Lincoln Riddle

Lincoln Riddle is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Lincoln Riddle:

10 Historical Sites Every American Should Visit

The United States has existed as a country since 1776. In that time, many events have transpired that have shaped the country to what it…

10 Deadliest Battles Of The American Civil War

The American Civil War is a devastating mark on the country’s history. The number of lives lost was substantial, and the social and economic repercussions,…

When The USS San Francisco Crashed Into An Undersea Mountain

Launched in 1979, the USS San Francisco is the third American ship, boat or submarine to carry a title featuring San Francisco in the name.  In…

Was Reinhard Heydrich’s Mercedes Recently Sold at Auction?

On June 26th, the Danish Auction Company, Campen Auctioneer, auctioned off what may very well be the car that Reinhard Heydrich owned and suffered fatal wounds…

9 Fascinating Facts About July 4th

With July 4th fast approaching, American families are stocking up on fireworks, lighting up the barbecues and getting ready for a fun-filled long weekend. While…

Did Hitler Escape From Germany? – A Look At Conspiracy Theories

It is 1945, and the end of WWII is near. Adolf Hitler is in his bunker alongside his wife, Eva Braun, on April 30th, 1945.…

These Horrible Chemical Weapons Were Created & Used During the First World War

Often referred to as the “Chemists War,” World War I saw the rise of chemical weapons being used on the battlefield. It all began with the…

Much More Than Code Talking – The Native Americans’ Role in World War II

Native Americans made an enormous contribution to the World War II effort. Sadly, their involvement in the conflict is widely overlooked. Sometimes, they are portrayed…

The 1936 Nazi Olympic Venues – Then and Now!

Eighty years ago this August, Nazi Germany welcomed the Olympics to the city of Berlin for two weeks. The Nazis used the games to promote…

10 Fascinating Facts About Abraham Lincoln

When discussing the greatest Presidents of the United States, few would leave out Abraham Lincoln, the President who put an end to one of the biggest…

10 Interesting Facts About Richard Nixon

President Richard Nixon; a quaker, a U.S. Navy vet, a politician, a President and the man at the heart of the notorious Watergate scandal. Nixon was the…

20 WWII Jeep Facts You Should Know!

World War II saw the creation of one of America’s most beloved vehicles, the Jeep. Now primarily produced for consumer use, the Jeep was once…