David Herold

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

Articles by David Herold:

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…

Meet the Mad WW2 Major Who Charged Ashore With Bow, Arrow, And Longsword

History is full of heroes, but how many of them have carved their name into history with bow and arrow, at least in modern times?After…

Attack on Pearl Harbor – Awakening The Sleeping Giant

It is a fact that the attack on Pearl Harbor is amongst the darkest pages in the history of the United States. It was the…

The Battle of Taranto In 1940 May Have Influenced Japanese Tactics At Pearl Harbor

Out of all the battles that took place during WWII, there are some that have had a deep impact on both sides. The Battle of…

Five Critical Events Leading To The Surrender of Axis Forces in Tunisia During WWII

It takes serious planning and organization to carry out any major operations in a war zone effectively. For the Allied forces, the many operations and battles…

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…

Franklin D. Roosevelt, The People’s President – A Strong Leader For A Turbulent Time

Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States through World War II and the Great Depression. He was the only President of the United States to…

Simo Häyhä Was The Deadliest Sniper in History; They Called Him ‘The White Death’

There have been many great snipers in history and who can take the title of the greatest is a topic of debate. However, if you…

Essential Facts: Four Of The Deadliest Battles of the 20th Century

The books of history are filled with stories of wars. History speaks itself for the fact that we have failed at avoiding wars from ancient…

The Axis Powers: How A Handful Of Individuals Changed The World

The Second World War was a transformative event in global history. More than a hundred million soldiers took part in the hostilities. Sixty to eighty…

4 Important Factors That Could Have Changed Outcome of the WW2 Battle of France

There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all…

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…