Robert Smalls, a slave, stole a Confederate ship and earned his freedom
A year after the start of the American Civil War, a slave helped turn the tide of the fighting around Charleston Harbor. He was Robert…
“Benefits earned” – Army veteran of the Vietnam War encourages others to apply for VA benefits
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, a military historian, and author of the upcoming Arcadia Publishing book “Missouri at War.”…
“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…
Calling all Airborne fans, Dale Dye needs your help to make a D-DAY movie about the 82nd Airborne
As an actor and military technical adviser, Dale Dye has been the driving force behind some of the most beloved and revered war epics. He…
When the Soviets Shot Down A U-2 Spyplane, The Cold War Turned Hot
The Lockheed U-2 also known as the “Dragon Lady” is a high altitude recon aircraft that was built in 1957 to gather a range of…
The Top Ten Most Expensive Wars the United States Has Been Involved In
Since its inception in 1776, the United States of America has experienced wartime relations throughout almost its entire lifespan. Some of these wars were short,…
Hideki Tojo – Japanese WWII Prime Minister – Controversial To This Day
Hideki Tojo, a general and a politician, was the true representative of the Japanese expansionist policy in China in the first half of the 20th…
10 Countries Invaded by Fascist Italy and Why They Invaded Each One
From the moment it was unified in the mid-19th century, Italy began to harbor dreams of empire. Under the fascist dictator Mussolini, these dreams were…
The Heroic World War Two Volunteer – Charles Joseph Coward
He fought against the Nazis and was sent to a concentration camp. There he spied on his captors and risked his life to save those…
Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz and the Danish Resistance in World War Two
Wherever the Nazis invaded, Jews and other minorities were exterminated, with one exception. Among those responsible for this deviation was – a Nazi. Georg Ferdinand…
“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…
The Battle of Crete Was The Reason Hitler Abandoned Parachute Assaults For Good
Crete might be an idyllic tourist island now, but during a 12-day period in May 1941 a mixed force of British, Australian, New Zealand and…