Le Paradis – Where the SS Killed 97 British Prisoners on May 27th 1940
In 1940, members of the British military were slaughtered – after they had surrendered to German forces. Two survived, but no one believed their story.…
As Seen on Combat Dealers: HETZER HEAVEN
Mark Barnes pays a visit to Axis Track Services to see an Aussie bound Hetzer alongside one that seems quite happy where it is. After…
‘Pursuit Of Peril’ – Westphalia, Mo., Veteran Served In Five Campaigns, Gassed During World War I
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…
Oldest US World War Two veteran dies aged 110, Just Weeks After Meeting President Obama
The oldest US World War Two veteran has died aged 110 years old. Emma Didlake met with President Barack Obama just a few weeks ago…
World War One poppies display goes on travelling exhibition
During the summer of 2014, London’s Tower of London played host to a hugely successful art installation and poppies display to commemorate 100 years since the…
70 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
[Via] As Japan commemorates 70 years since the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki the world is remembering the aftermath of those bombs.…
Veteran flies Spitfire for first time since WWII
In 2013, at the age of 91 and 69 years after his last time in a Spitfire, Jimmy Taylor went to Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex to fly…
Banzai! 8 Battle Cries That Were The Stuff of Legends
Here’s a list of 8 battle cries that have carved their own place in war history and the stories behind them. Soldiers, being humans, also…
Mysteries & Controversies of WWI – 10 of The Biggest!
Looking back at the First World War there are many events and that spark controversy to this day and mysteries to be cleared up. We…
New Russian Tank is controlled by a PlayStation gamepad
Adding to Russia’s military might, an advanced combat machine that combines the lethalness of a tank and portability of a wheeled armoured vehicle complimented by…
World War Two US Veteran Turns 103, Still Works Full Time Job
A 103 year old World War Two US veteran, who served in the US Air Force, is still working a full time job in Winfield…
World War One frontline trench opened to visitors in Halifax, Canada
A replica of a World War One frontline trench has been opened to the public in Halifax, Canada. The trench has been built at the…