Hero of the Warsaw Uprising Dies at 101 – Ścibor Rylski: Codename – Butterfly
General Zbigniew Ścibor Rylski, codenamed Butterfly, has passed away at the age of 101. Ścibor-Rylski’s early life was defined by two World Wars, while his…
Comrade Dora – Brutal Executioner of the Bolshevik CHEKA in Odessa
The 1917-1923 civil war in Russia was an armed struggle for power between representatives of various classes, generally defined as the “Whites” who opposed the Soviet state,…
The German Panzer III – An Early War Favorite
For the first two and half years of World War II and before the advent of the Panzer IV, the Panzer III medium tank, officially…
“Lured Onto the Punch” – How the Falklands War Really Started
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Ricky Phillips. The 1982 Falklands War is, for its brevity – at just 74 days – one…
Exodus in America: Mormon Battle for Nauvoo, Illinois
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faced a long struggle during the nineteenth century. Formed as a new religion expanding on the gospel…
F-35 Lightning II Targeted in Online Hack Operation
Britain Foils Plot to Learn Its Secrets Through Tinder It may sound like something out of a James Bond spy thriller, but recent details of…
Messerschmitt Me262 – First Operational Jet Fighter -16 Facts and Great Photos
Arriving late in the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Me262 was the world’s first operational jet fighter, a terrifying new weapon in the skies above…
Worst General in American History
Our history would always talk about the greatest achievements of noble countrymen who serve and fight for the good of their respective countries. Many written…
The Unstoppable Leader Who Took Out Two Machine Gun Nests, a Sniper and an 88 mm Gun
It’s a common theme among Medal of Honor recipients that they have no idea they’re earning one in the middle of their gallant actions. When…
Semper Fi – US Marine Corps in World War II – Book Review
Here we go again with another excellent book in the Images of War series from Pen & Sword. This time round the prolific Michael Green…
From Hero to Zero – Man Awarded Medal of Honor then Demoted
When you think about the military, the first thing that comes to mind are stories of honor, prestige, and service. Being in the military entails…
MiG-15 – The Aircraft That Challenged the US Air Force with Video
One of the most feared fighter aircraft of the twentieth century, when it appeared in the skies of Korea, sent a message to the confident…