Death of WWII Airman Honored by Complete Strangers
When a WWII airman recently passed away with few surviving family members, there were concerns that his funeral might be relatively empty. This concern turned…
WWII Warship USS Slater Returns to Albany After Restoration Works in Staten Island
WWII warship USS Slater headed up Hudson River to Albany after it went through a series of repairs in Staten Island late last month. USS…
THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE – Reviewed by Mark Barnes
I can’t see any point in diving into a discourse on the Battle of the Bulge. The story, including it’s iconic elements – Bastogne, Malmedy,…
Upcoming Film About Georg Elser
Not many may be familiar with the name of Georg Elser, but he nearly became one of the most famous names in history when he…
Reinvigorating the spirit – World War II naval service directs veteran to career in the ministry
By Jeremy P. Amick With a slight accent revealing his northern upbringing, mid-Missouri resident Walter Evenson recounted his journey from childhood to service in the…
Mission to Preserve Former OSS Headquarters
The former OSS headquarters is an important landmark, as it marks the location in which the future of American espionage was formed. The Office of…
Was Germany Justified in WWI?
Many feel that Germany was just as ruthless and nationalistic in WWI as they were in WWII, but not all agree with this sentiment. Some…
Marcia Williams’s Archie’s War is Re-Released
When Marcia Williams wrote Archie’s War, it was a unique way of teaching children about the First World War through the eyes of a fictional…
MAJOR AND MRS HOLT’S DEFINITIVE BATTLEFIELD GUIDE TO THE D-DAY NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES – Reviewed by Mark Barnes
If you follow my ramblings elsewhere on War History Online you may recall I had the pleasure of meeting Tonie and Valmai Holt at the…
Photographing Adolf Hitler’s Body Language
Adolf Hitler was known for many things, including his body language. He often made erratic, almost violent gestures as he spoke. Many believed that this…
Tank Dozers and the Normandy Invasion
Not many people have even heard of tank dozers, let alone their importance to the Allied invasion of Normandy during the Second World War. While…
12 Little Known Facts about WWI
The Great War may have fascinated us with its bloody bloodbaths and trench warfare but these 12 little known facts about tell us that there was…