First World War: The Third Battle of Ypres – The Leading British Offensive Of 1917
Fought during the First World War, the Third Battle of Ypres was the leading British offensive of 1917. Taking place at the much fought over…
The Culper Ring: America’s First Spy Ring
Organized during the height of the Revolutionary War, the Culper Ring was created by General George Washington. It was set up to send messages regarding the…
The Gustav Line – Part 2: The Breach
War History Online presents the second part of this Guest Article from Pietro Giovanni Liuzzi Corp Expéditionnaire Français Anzio – The landing at Anzio took…
“Follow First” – Veteran Who Served With Army Quartermaster Company In Korean War Talks About His War
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…
“The Unbreakable Tiger” – Korean War POW Was A Guardian Angel For Father Emil Kapaun
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Staff Sgt. Ken Scar. U.S. Army 1st Lt. William Funchess watched from the other bank as…
Desperate Defense In The Face Of Poison Gas – The Second Battle Of Ypres
The Belgian town of Ypres was the site of the fiercest fighting of the First World War. A series of battles left the town deserted,…
The Napoleonic Wars – An Age Of Mighty Ships Of War
Navies were crucial to the Napoleonic Wars. In the days before rail, ocean transport was vital to the trading economies of the European powers. Naval…
Five Excellent Casemate Battlefield Books – Review by Mark Barnes
Certain events from World War II in Europe appear to have a never-ending appeal to historians old and new; whether they be professional or cheerfully…
A terrific education – Veteran’s military career spans Merchant Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy
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 Battle of Le Cateau, 1914 – A Victory For Germany At The Start Of The First World War
The early days of the First World War were very different from the long years that followed. As German troops advanced into Belgium and France,…
The Czechoslovakian Crisis: Conquering a Country Without the Use of an Army
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Joseph M. Durante In 1938 the German speaking areas of Czechoslovakia, also known as the Sudetenland,…
Pompey The Great: One Of Rome’s Greatest Commanders
Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (c.106-48 BC) is remembered as Julius Caesar’s sometime ally and later enemy in both politics and war. Pompey, who Pliny compared in…