The 1847 Colt Walker: The Most Powerful Handgun Ever Used by The U.S. Military
Although the people within a military’s ranks make up its power and potential, so too do the weapons the soldiers carry. With the right armaments,…
“Kiddie Cruise” – Local veteran shares story of service in U.S. Navy during the late 1950s
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 Families…
The Many Types Of Ships Used In The Napoleonic Wars
It is a common misconception that the Navies of the Napoleonic Wars used only massive ships, crewed by hundreds of men, which would slowly close and…
As A Mere Lieutenant, Erwin Rommel Earned Germany’s Highest Honor
Erwin Rommel was undoubtedly one of the finest generals of the Second World War, his strategic mind and patient approach led his men to victory…
Mussolini’s Rescue – A Mountaintop Operation Which Was Mostly a Downhill Pull
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jon M. Brown. Ranked among the more dramatic stories from the Second World War is that…
IKEA Founder’s Nazi Ties Followed Him For Life
The founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, was seventeen years old when he started his iconic mail-order company selling goods from his home in Sweden. The…
The Battle of Kovel: Disaster Amid Russia’s Greatest Military Triumph Of WWI
The Brusilov offensive was Russia’s greatest military triumph of World War One, but also the scene of one of that nation’s most misguided and disastrous…
The Heroic US Coast Guard Who Gave His Life To Save His Shipmates During A Desperate Rescue In WW2
US Coast Guard Cutter Comanche left Boston in January 1943. She made contact with her convoy on the 29th and proceeded as scheduled. It was…
Things That The Russians Did Right During Operation Barbarossa
In June 1941, Operation Barbarossa began, setting off a bloodbath that was supposed to bring the Soviet Union to its knees. Yet when Adolf Hitler…
When Winter Saved The American Revolution At The Battle Of Trenton
Fought on 26 December 1776, the Battle of Trenton was a small but significant battle in the American Revolution. At a time when the forces…
John Glenn, Astronaut And Senator Flew 59 Combat Missions In WWII And Shot Down 3 Russian MiG-15s in Korea
John Glenn, was born July 18th, 1921 and died on 8th December 2016. Before his 25-year career in the Senate (1974-1999), however, he earned his…
Karl Donitz, Commander in Chief of the Kriegsmarine, Was The Last President of Nazi Germany
Karl Donitz, the Commander in Chief of the Kriegsmarine (Navy of the Third Reich), served as the last president of Nazi Germany. He was also the creator…