10 Countries Invaded by Fascist Italy and Why They Invaded Each One
From the moment it was unified in the mid-19th century, Italy began to harbor dreams of empire. Under the fascist dictator Mussolini, these dreams were…
Civil War Re-Enactment And Living History Event – The Vitally Important Passion For History
An American Civil War re-enactment between Union and Confederate forces at Pineville, La., became a learning experience for participants that showcased period fighting tactics, clothing…
Plymouth Naval Memorial Damaged by vandals – Disrespecting Veterans From Both World Wars
A 97-year-old veteran who was an active participant in the evacuation at Dunkirk has said he is disgusted after finding out that the war memorial…
Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz and the Danish Resistance in World War Two
Wherever the Nazis invaded, Jews and other minorities were exterminated, with one exception. Among those responsible for this deviation was – a Nazi. Georg Ferdinand…
When Soldiers, Sailors, And Civilians Celebrated Victory in Europe with a Riot in Halifax
May 8th, 1945, was greeted with elation, parades, and revelry around the world. On this day, Victory in Europe was officially achieved, and the Second…
The Top Ten Most Expensive Wars the United States Has Been Involved In
Since its inception in 1776, the United States of America has experienced wartime relations throughout almost its entire lifespan. Some of these wars were short,…
Our Favorite Top Five Fastest Jet Planes (Watch)
War History Online Presents this Video Breakdown of our Five Favourite Fastest Jets! We start with the F-15 Strike Eagle. This is an American all-weather…
The Sniper who Killed a Taliban Machine Gunner from 8,120 feet away
A corporal of the Horse and a member of the elite British Household Cavalry unit holds the record for achieving the longest kill shot ever…
Naked Demonstrators Slaughter Sheep And Chain Themselves To Gates At Auschwitz
Some of the demonstrators charged by Polish police in mid-March outside the gates of Auschwitz concentration camp have said had they known an animal would…
When the Soviets Shot Down A U-2 Spyplane, The Cold War Turned Hot
The Lockheed U-2 also known as the “Dragon Lady” is a high altitude recon aircraft that was built in 1957 to gather a range of…
Dietrich von Choltitz Was The German General Who Refused To Destroy Paris, Hitler Wanted Him Shot
Dietrich von Choltitz was a German soldier born on November 9, 1894. He is greatly remembered for his role in the protection of the beauty…
Hideki Tojo – Japanese WWII Prime Minister – Controversial To This Day
Hideki Tojo, a general and a politician, was the true representative of the Japanese expansionist policy in China in the first half of the 20th…