The Picturesque Yet “Explosive” Beauty Spots of Britain
Britain is an idyllic beauty with its rolling hills, scraggy moors and amazing coastline. many have enjoyed discovering and going about its terrains. However, a…
Crazy Irishman: Rammed a Tiger II with his Sherman….then went off looking for a Firefly to make sure the Tiger wouldnt be going anywhere
In WWII, the Germans had a reputation for their formidable technology. What they did not consider, however, was the formidable Irish reputation for bullishness. John…
Washington Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
In February, veterans of the World War Two Pacific battle of Iwo Jima gathered in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the battle’s 70th anniversary. Many of…
World War Two B-17 Bomber Restoration Underway
A B-17 bomber used in World War Two has been relocated from its site at a gas station in Milwaukie, Oregon to an aircraft hangar…
Georgy Zhukov: The Greatest Unsung WWII General
Russia is known for its harsh way of life. Between its brutal winters and its dictatorial demand for perfection and excellence in its citizens, it…
Battlefield Guide Reg Jans on the role of Captain Speirs in the attack on Foy
Battlefield Guide Reg Jans tells us Captain Speirs’ role in the attack on Foy, near Bastogne, on January 13th 1945. You can tour with Reg…
World War Two Landmines Still a Threat in Northern Egypt
Seventy years after the end of World War Two, landmines that were buried in northern Egypt are still killing or injuring people in the local…
British Army Warrior Crashes into Wall in Germany
A British Army Warrior has crashed into the garden wall of a residential property in Paderborn, North West Germany. The armoured vehicle is from nearby Paderborn Barracks,…
The Battle for Stalingrad – Russian Archive Pictures you may not have seen before!
The Battle of Stalingrad was fought between the German 6th Army and a large number of Soviet Armies lasted from 23 August 1942 until 2…
ANNOUNCING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE WHEATCROFT COLLECTION AND WAR HISTORY ONLINE
War History Online is joining forces with the Wheatcroft Collection forming a media partnership to bring our growing readership news and features from what must…
‘Mystery born in Alabama’ Piecing together history of a WWII prisoner turned NASA employee
By Jeremy P. Amick Throughout the last several years, the Silver Star Families of America (SSFOA) has strived to honor veterans by sharing the many…
Reenactors Put World War Two Back on the Curriculum
World War Two reenactors are bringing the war back to life for students at a Wisconsin high school. This to ensure that the younger generation…