Holly Godbey

Holly Godbey is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Holly Godbey:

When the American Civil War Broke Out, Another Civil War Had Been Raging In China For 11 Years

Almost at the same time that the American Civil War was taking place, another kind of civil war was occurring on the other side of…

Incredible Art From The First World War

The Idea War has always been mimicked in some artistic fashion, whether it’s literature, paintings, sculpture, song or the theater. At the beginning of World War…

The WW2 Tests That Produced Napalm – The United States’ Mock WWII German & Japanese Villages

It’s well known that the U.S. Army built a myriad of projects in the southwestern deserts of the States to test various new kinds of…

When the American Civil War Broke Out, Another Civil War Had Been Raging In China For 11 Years

Almost at the same time that the American Civil War was taking place, another kind of civil war was occurring on the other side of…

Christine Granville: One of the Early Leaders of Female Special Ops Agents

Born Krystyna Skarbek in Poland, Christine Granville became one of the most important early female players in the British Special Ops. Working in Nazi-occupied Poland…

Violette Szabo: British Female Spy Killed Behind Enemy Lines

A British Special Ops agent in World War II, Violette Szabo was a posthumous recipient of the George Cross for her impressive work in occupied…

Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit

The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…

From the Vikings to WW2, and Beyond – The World’s Best Battle Reenactments

War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…

Edith Cavell: The British Nurse Who Saved 200 Allies And Had A Huge Effect On WW1

Edith Cavell was a British nurse during World War I, with a history that was tragically cut short. Before her execution at the hands of…

Famous Faces – Celebrities Who Served Their Countries In Times of War

Throughout history, many celebrities have joined the war effort, from actors and musicians to authors and comedians. Here are ten celebrities who you’ll instantly recognize,…

Joseph Stalin’s Hated Son Died In A Nazi Concentration Camp In World War Two

Everyone knows Joseph Stalin, but most aren’t familiar with his familial life, particularly his eldest son, Yakov. The tumultuous relationship between father and son created…

Haunted Battlefields – From The Civil War To Stalingrad

These are sites which paranormal investigators have been fascinated with for years. When a battle ends in terrible bloodshed and suffering, many still believe that…