Experts: WWII Chemical Weapons Threats to Baltic Sea Marine Life
“Our research has shown that in the Gotland Deep there are about 8,000 shells and missiles that could pollute the environment. We have now confirmed that…
Germany Still Haunted By Its Nazi Past
It has been decades since World War II but Germany is still trying to deal with its inescapable past – one that is tainted by…
For sale: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX, $3,400,000
History: In 1943, the largest single contract for Spitfires was being produced at the Castle Bromwich factory near Birmingham, England. One of these aircraft was…
The sad story of the Italian armistice of 8 September 1943
By Romeo Pavoni for War History Online There are some events in the history of every nation that represent a turning point, for the Italian…
PRESS RELEASE: Research request for a soldier who died at Arnhem in 1944.
Research request for Chiswick resident who died at Arnhem in 1944. A request for information about a Chiswick soldier killed in the battle of Arnhem…
For Sale: 1945 DUKW (Amphibian Vehicle)
For Sale on Ebay: The amphibian is in very good condition and mostly complete, floats and drives; comes with original spare propeller(new), life jacket boxes…
Operation Werwolf was the name given to a Nazi plan to create a commando force
Operation Werwolf commenced in late 1944 and involved the establishment of a guerilla troop of volunteer, Nazi forces brought together to operate secretly behind Allied…
The submerged Sherman tank off Saipan
The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands…
Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol
The Mauser C96 is a semi-automatic pistol that was built by the German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896–1937. The C96 gained fame in recent times…
BADGES & UNIFORMS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE – Review by Mark Barnes
BADGES & UNIFORMS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE By Malcolm C Hobart. Published by Pen & Sword Aviation ISBN: 978 1 84884 894 8 Review…
‘Mercedes: Detects dangers before they happen’: German film students cause outrage with spoof advert showing a young Hitler getting hit by a car
Adolf Hitler may have totally loved his Mercedes limousine, but a wickedly humorous group of students created a video in 2013 that showed the vehicle’s…
THE GREAT WAR, Peter Hart – review by Mark Barnes
THE GREAT WAR By Peter Hart Published by Profile Books ISBN: 978 1 84668 246 9 Review by Mark Barnes for War History Online There…