Andrew Knighton

Andrew Knighton is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Andrew Knighton:

Napoleon’s Armies in the Iberian Peninsula

The Peninsula War was the most drawn-out campaign of the Napoleonic wars. French troops entered the Iberian Peninsula in 1807  and along with Spanish forces…

The Rosary Paratrooper – Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte

WWII saw paratroopers become an important part of warfare for the first time. Among the most gifted paratroop commanders was Friedrich August Freiherr von der…

“Smiling Albert” Kesselring; a German General of World War Two

Albert Kesselring had one of the most wide-ranging careers of WWII. A skilled German commander, he was fondly referred to by his admirers as “Smiling…

Germany and Italy in WWII – A Difficult Relationship

Germany and Italy had the most powerful and outspoken far-right governments in inter-war Europe. They were the main Axis powers in Europe in WWII. Their…

When Napoleon Invaded, These Men And Women Became Heroes of The Spanish Resistance

In 1807, the forces of Napoleonic France entered Spain on their way to invade Portugal. The following year, they took control of Spain itself. For…

The Careers of These Soldiers Were Transformed by the Arrival of Tanks

In 1917, a new weapon appeared on the battlefields of WWI. First developed by the British, the tank was adopted by both sides as they…

The Birth of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the American Civil War

The recruitment of African-American soldiers was one of the most important moments in the American Civil War. In practical terms, it provided soldiers for the…

How The Introduction of Military Drill Changed Warfare Forever

The arrival of gunpowder led to many changes in warfare. One of the most important was the introduction of the military drill. A method of…

In WWII, The Allies Often Worked with Local Partisans Against Nazi Germany

WWII was fought by civilian resistance in occupied countries as well as by armed forces. On many occasions, those groups worked together. France The work…

The most decorated Marine in United States history – Chesty Puller, American Hero

“Chesty” Puller is the most decorated Marine in United States history. Heroic service in Haiti, Nicaragua, the Second World War, and the Korean War earned…

Great Cavalry Commanders From Throughout Military History

As soon as horses were bred strong enough to carry a human, they have been used in war. From the horse archers of the Asian…

Ulysses S. Grant – Military Genius of the Civil War

The foremost Union commander of the American Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant led his nation’s armies to a victory that united the fractured union. As…