World War Two Pioneer Honored At The Grammy Awards, And On The Big Screen
Alan Dower Blumlein was killed in World War II. Because he was so important to the Allied cause, his death was kept quiet. As a…
“Chilling” – Hidden Weapons Used by SOE Agents in World War Two go up for Auction
Weapons and tools used by secret agents in World War II are going on auction for the first time. They include a multi-bladed knife that…
“It all happened so fast” – Army veteran shares story of WWII service, Central Missouri Honor Flight
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…
Top Ten Military Planes, Past and Present (Watch)
Which planes throughout military aviation history are the most iconic, successful, and well designed? This video gives the top ten fixed wing aircraft used…
The One-Armed Warrior Who Was Awarded The Victoria Cross
Some soldiers are so pig-headedly persistent that they go down in legend; including one who did so with only one arm. George Albert Cairns was…
The Most Unlucky U-Boat Of WWII Yields Fascinating Photographs
Wilhelm Hinrichs was a First Officer in the German Navy during World War II. He served on what was perhaps the least successful U-boat in…
Seven Reasons Why Britain was Unprepared for World War Two
In retrospect, the outbreak of the Second World War seems both obvious and inevitable. However, to many people at the time, particularly in Britain, there…
The Haitian Revolution: A Rare and Brutal Act of Liberation
The Haitian revolution is one of the most remarkable revolts in history. Unlike most revolutions, it was driven not by the middle classes but by…
How One Man Seized Control of the Roman Empire and Founded a Dynasty
Constantine the First, also known as Constantine the Great, was one of Rome’s most capable rulers. Rising to power in the early fourth century, he…
A Race for Superiority – The Sources of Military Intelligence in World War Two
During the Second World War, military intelligence came into its own in a way it never had before. The increasing speed, scale, and complexity of…
The Battle of Issus: A Close Call in a Campaign of Conquest
In 333 BC, Alexander the Great defeated the Achaemenid King Darius III at the Battle of Issus. It was the beginning of the end for…
Mighty Vickers Mark IV Naval Gun Restored for its 100th Birthday
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Tim Randle This WW1 1916 Vickers 4 Inch Mark IV Naval Gun was presented to the Talisman Sea Cadets…