The Death Of Mussolini, April 28, 1945
On the 28th of April 1945, Benito Mussolini died. The leader of Fascist Italy and longest-ruling of the right-wing dictators who brought destruction to 20th…
William Wallace – How The Rebel Scottish Commander Won at Stirling Bridge
On 11 September 1297, an outnumbered Scottish army defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The most spectacular victory of William Wallace, the…
Stalin’s Great Purge: Over A Million Detained, More Than Half A Million Killed
The Great Purge, also known as the Great Terror, was Stalin’s way of dealing with political opposition. Brutal and without mercy, he instigated the greatest…
The Extraordinary Life of Merian C. Cooper – Forgotten Hero of Two Nations… And Creator of King Kong
Chasing a Dream Merian C. Cooper was born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. He was the youngest of his siblings and at the age of…
Roman Military Officers, And What They Did
The Roman Empire saw one of the first truly professional armies in history, and became the inspiration for European armies that followed it. Though its…
Blees Military Academy – Historic Complex Highlights Story of Former Soldier, Teacher, and Entrepreneur
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
Retreat Does Not Always Mean Defeat – 10 Epic Retreats From Military History
In war, retreats aren’t always about defeat. Sometimes, they’re a deliberate tactic to gain more defensible ground, consolidate forces, encircle an enemy, or lead them…
An Age Of Brutal Conflicts – The Vikings and The Franks
Two great military forces dominated Europe in the 9th century. On the mainland was the Frankish Empire, a kingdom covering modern France and much of…
The Legendary Paratrooper: The Amazing Story of Ted Bachenheimer
Theodore Herman Bachenheimer earned many titles in his life. They weren’t always the titles of rank or hierarchical authority, but rather the ones given to him…
Great Sieges: The Roman Siege of Jerusalem – One Million Lives Lost In 8 Months Of Combat
The Romans generally tolerated other religions, allowing and even welcoming Egyptian gods into their pantheon. Though they viewed the monotheistic Jews as being odd, they…
They were soldiers once … and still are – The Battle of Ia Drang
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Karen Murphy, who writes on behalf of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise. ALBANY, GA — Sometimes choking back…
Operation Barbarossa – Hitler’s Invasion of the Soviet Union
A quick look at the invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany in 33 facts: 1. The invasion of the Soviet Union was the most…