Heather Fishel

Heather Fishel is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Heather Fishel:

This Rogue Nazi General Committed High Treason To Stop The Reign of Terror in Croatia

Many heroes’ names line the pages of WWII history. Many of these men and women were not recognized and known to the public during their lifetimes…

Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of WW2

Throughout history, rivers have divided countries, territories, and armies. They’ve proved to be difficult obstacles, keeping invading troops at bay and keeping countries separated. Of…

This Is What You Should Know About the Kaiten – Japanese Suicide Torpedo

It’s the infamous and destructive wars throughout each century of history that are responsible for so many of today’s technological advancements. Of course, along the…

Meyer Lansky – The American Jewish Mobster Who Hunted Down Nazi Sympathizers And Secured New York Harbor

When the phrase “organized crime” is muttered, it’s easy to conjure up images of the bright lights, spinning slot machines, or the card tables of…

Operation Cherry Blossoms at Night, The WW2 Japanese Plan to Unleash Biological Warfare on the USA

World War II introduced the international community to a host of new horrors: Adolf Hitler’s concentration camps dedicated to death, Japan’s air-led destruction that turned…

The Immense Tet Offensive – One Of The Biggest Campaigns In The Vietnam War

In the late evening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnamese New Year began. This annual celebratory event, known as Tet, signaled the coming of…

Georg “Bloodhound” Morgen – The Only SS Judge Who Brought Nazis To Trial

When thinking of World War II, there are some undeniable images and individuals that we cannot help but think of: Adolf Hitler and his terrifying…

Kaiten – Japanese Suicide Torpedo Of WWII

It’s the infamous and destructive wars throughout each century of history that are responsible for so many of today’s technological advancements. Of course, along the…

The End of the 900 Day Leningrad Blockade – January 27, 1944

Sieges are a familiar sight throughout the many pages of history and the many nations around the world. Yet there is one siege that left…

The Leftover Coded Messages Of WWII: Why It Took Decades To Solve Secret German Messages

Though World War II ended more than half a century ago, not all of the mysteries of that time in history have been solved. Questions…

The Man Who Bought – And Wore – A Medal of Honor Which Was Not His

Military stories vary widely: some are the moments that make history, secure victories or result in resounding losses. Others are merely moments of day to…

Why The Nazis Beheaded a Famous Author’s Sister – Then Sent His Family the Execution Bill

It’s a book beloved by millions, one that’s been read by multiple generations and turned into an equally famous film: All Quiet on the Western…