Top American Civil War Sites To Visit Today
The American Civil War was one of the bloodiest wars fought on American soil. Many of the war sites found throughout the eastern half of…
Rome’s Greatest Enemies – Five People Who Fought Back Against the Empire
At its height, the Roman Empire spanned huge swathes of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Their military prowess, groundbreaking use of strategy and enormous…
In Feudal Japan, This Ambitious Warlord Rose To Blood-Soaked Victory, Then Was Betrayed
During the 16th century, Japan was politically fragmented. Warlords fought for control of local provinces. The weak government of the shogun could not maintain the…
Jack Lucas: He Fought the US Marines to Get at the Japanese
When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, many Americans were understandably enraged. One person was so enraged, in fact, he fought the US military for the right…
Here’s Why William Wallace Won At Stirling Bridge In The Face Of Overwhelming Odds
On 11 September 1297, an outnumbered Scottish army defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The most spectacular victory of William Wallace, the…
The Persian Thermopylae: When Alexander The Great Nearly Lost His Empire In Battle
The Battle of the Persian Gate is not well-known, despite it being almost identical to the Greek stand at Thermopylae, only with reversed sides. A…
Audie Leon Murphy: World War Two Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient, and Mega-Star
Some people are so amazing it is hard to believe they are real. One such man started out in the real world, moved on to…
The Human Bomb – The American Airman Who Jumped From Stricken B-17 Without A Parachute… And Survived
In 1943, an American airman participated in the bombing spree of a French town, resulting in incredible devastation. The man wasn’t satisfied, however, so he…
Coming Home, 1968 – A Veteran’s True Story By Dan Daly
War History Online presents this guest article by Dan Daly. Just over 50 years ago as a junior officer, I arrived in Coronado California to meet…
What I was asked to do – Marine Corps veteran served in aviation ordnance during World War II
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…
Twelve Days Of Hard Fighting – The Australians Defeat The Japanese At Milne Bay In World War Two
Reprinted with permission from Australian Bunker and Military Museum Milne Bay is located on the south-eastern tip of Papua. Before World War II, most of the area’s…
Deep Cover: The Spy Who Brought Down An Empire in the Run-Up to World War One
Alfred Redl was a walking contradiction ― a splendid military career crafted by pure ambition and a sense of duty, opposed to the high treason…