10 Things You Need To Know About Hermann Goering
Hermann Goering was born on 12 January 1893, as a son of a wealthy German diplomat, Heinrich Goering, who pursued an overseas career, serving as…
The Top 10 Misconceptions of the First World War
Many probably don’t realize that what they’ve learned about history, especially when it comes to WWI, is not necessarily true. Here are the top 10…
Top 10 Most Bizarre Tanks Ever Built
Tanks are designed for front-line combat. These strong armored fighting vehicles are a pivotal part of any land forces in warfare. Tanks can be used…
8 Great WWI Movies in Honor of the Great War’s Centenary
Here are 8 great war movies in honor of the Centenary of the First World War. 1. J’accuse (1919) The first in our list of…
The Man Who Spared A Wounded Hitler’s Life In WWI – And Changed The World Forever
The History of War will always be about that which we know for certain, that which we have reason to believe, and that which will…
Operation Michael Germany’s Last Chance to Win WWI Before the Americans Arrived
By late 1917, the German Empire’s High Command knew they had to turn the war around quickly. Progress against the Allies was slow and they…
School Pupils Visit World War I Battlegrounds in Belgium and France
The History of WW I is very important for children today. Our age is still shaped by that horrific event. The younger generation often familiar…
Despatch Rider On The Western Front 1915 – 18 – Review by Wayne Osborne
It’s occurred to me over the last few months that diary keeping was frowned upon and against regulations during a large part of the Great…
An Interview With Rob Langham – Author Of the Bloody Paralyser
War History Online Reviews Editor Mark Barnes was so impressed with Rob’s new book he tracked him down for a chat about writing books and…
WWI Battle of Verdun: The Battle That Was Never ‘Won’
The president of France, Francois Holland, will join German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the re-opening ceremony of the recently renovated museum that stands on the…
British Rambo of the Somme: “If I’ve got to be killed, I’ll die fighting not digging.”
Thomas Alfred Jones was nicknamed “Dodger” in childhood because he was good at soccer. Unfortunately, they quickly changed that to “Todger” – which is British…
Bloody Paralyser – The Giant Handley Page Bombers of the First World War – Review by Mark Barnes
I had the pleasure of reviewing Rob Langham’s first book some time back and now he has returned with a second. I am not kidding…