David Herold

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

Articles by David Herold:

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…

The Strange Story Of The Los Angeles Zoot Suit Riots In World War Two

In 1943, when the United States was involved in World War II the country was rocked on the home front. Thousands of Mexicans had migrated…

The Amazing Career of General Billy Mitchell, American Father of the Skies

Some of the greatest, most memorable figures in America’s history are only given their due credit after their death. During their lifespan, they either go…

Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance In WW2

Women have always proved their strength and abilities in all walks of life, and when it comes to flying airplanes, they haven’t fallen behind their…

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…

The Los Angeles WWII Zoot Suit Racial Attacks

In 1943, when the United States was involved in World War II the country was rocked on the home front. Thousands of Mexicans had migrated…

Bizarre Weaponized Vehicles From Military History

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 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…

Reinhard Heydrich – The Man With The Iron Heart

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…

Harold Ackroyd – A Selfless WWI Medic with More than 20 Separate VC Recommendations

Life in war is never easy. Watching your fellow soldiers and friends fighting for their lives and suffering serious wounds – physically and mentally – can be…

Black Sheep One: The U.S. Marine Corps Ace Credited with the Highest Number of Kills In WWII – Gregory “Pappy” Boyington

There are some heroes in war who become legends. They face the brutality of the conflict head on, unflinching in the face of adversity. A few of these remarkable figures…

VC: Pilot Aaron, Hit In The Face & Slowly Bleeding To Death Helped His Crew Fly The Plane Home

Enlisting in the army is far from an easy decision, especially if your country is at war. The choice can be truly life-changing, and those…