The Heroic World War Two Volunteer – Charles Joseph Coward
He fought against the Nazis and was sent to a concentration camp. There he spied on his captors and risked his life to save those…
“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…
The Battle of Crete Was The Reason Hitler Abandoned Parachute Assaults For Good
Crete might be an idyllic tourist island now, but during a 12-day period in May 1941 a mixed force of British, Australian, New Zealand and…
American World War II Marine to receive full military honors at burial
Full military honors will be accorded to the remains of a missing Second World War U.S. serviceman following identification after being returned to his family…
Epic Viking Battle Reenactment – Interactive 360° Video
The history of ancient Nordic warfare – often placed under the umbrella term of “Vikings” – has fascinated historians for years, and holds a special…
5 Of The Bloodiest and Most Devastating Sieges We Tend To Forget
The rebel army of Yan fought against the Chinese Tang army in an attempt to take the Suiyang territory. The Suiyang city was under the…
World War Two Veteran Who Met A Future President During His Time Of Service
Norman R. Hameister’s uncle gave him some advice before he enlisted in the military during World War II. His uncle Charlie had served in the…
10 Countries Invaded by Fascist Italy and Why They Invaded Each One
From the moment it was unified in the mid-19th century, Italy began to harbor dreams of empire. Under the fascist dictator Mussolini, these dreams were…
Civil War Re-Enactment And Living History Event – The Vitally Important Passion For History
An American Civil War re-enactment between Union and Confederate forces at Pineville, La., became a learning experience for participants that showcased period fighting tactics, clothing…
Plymouth Naval Memorial Damaged by vandals – Disrespecting Veterans From Both World Wars
A 97-year-old veteran who was an active participant in the evacuation at Dunkirk has said he is disgusted after finding out that the war memorial…
Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz and the Danish Resistance in World War Two
Wherever the Nazis invaded, Jews and other minorities were exterminated, with one exception. Among those responsible for this deviation was – a Nazi. Georg Ferdinand…
When Soldiers, Sailors, And Civilians Celebrated Victory in Europe with a Riot in Halifax
May 8th, 1945, was greeted with elation, parades, and revelry around the world. On this day, Victory in Europe was officially achieved, and the Second…