David Herold

David Herold is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by David Herold:

The Battle of Stalingrad: The Battle that Broke Hitler

It was at the battle of Stalingrad that Hitler met his match, and was dealt a decisive blow, from which he couldn’t recover. The battle was a…

Battle of Taranto – A Precursor to Pearl Harbor

Out of all the battles that took place during WWII, there are some that have had a deep impact on both sides. The Battle of…

Meet General George Kenney, Master Aviator and War Hero

Every soldier who puts his life on the line is a true hero. However, some amazing souls go the extra mile and really reach for…

7 Oddest Weapons That Have Been Made In the Past

You might think that you know about all the unique military weapons that have been made to date, but human beings have a penchant for…

The Curious Life of Norman Birkett – A Look at the Nuremberg Trials

  The British Barrister, preacher, politician and judge, William Norman Birkett, definitely had a curious life. He was born on the 6th September 1883 and…

The Supermarine Spitfire: From WWII’s Greatest Battles All the Way to the Silver Screen

All of the greatest man-made inventions have stood the test of time. They remain living testaments to the evolutionary process and creative innovation of some…

Living Legacies: the Real Band of Brothers Vets Who Just Won’t Quit

There are those who merely exist in life, simply going through the motions and completing the average tasks required for another day. Then there are…

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Nazi Thug Reinhard Heydrich

Unless you are a WWII aficionado, it’s likely you don’t have all the facts about every Nazi official memorized. However, every individual who played a…

The End of the Road: Hitler’s Downfall

It takes some serious soul-searching to make the final decision to end your own life – especially when you’re the leader of the Nazi Regime…

Striking Where it Hurts: Luftwaffe Destroy Historic English Towns in the Baedeker Blitz

As the fighting grew between the British and German forces in the midst of WWII, and overnight raids and bombings were getting out of control,…

Treasure Hunters Found Some WWII Tubes In A Forest, They Contained The Most Amazing Things!

Hunting for hidden treasure has long been a romantic and adventurous activity in our history. The Gold Rush spurred a huge migration across the US,…

Dad’s Army Arnold Ridley Went From real British Soldier to Playing One on TV

They say gaining real life experience in any given field is the only way to truly learn something, to help you retain the valuable information…