Heather Fishel

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

Articles by Heather Fishel:

In WW2, General Eisenhower Lost a Bet and Had to Give General Montgomery His Own B-17

When you think of Dwight D. Eisenhower, there’s much that comes to mind: a military leader, President of the United States, Supreme Allied Commander, Chief…

“Lucky” Yamaguchi: The Man Who Survived Both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombs

Atomic bombs exploded into chaotic destruction just two times in history: first on August 6, 1945, in Hiroshima and again on August 9 of that…

While His Maniac Brother was Busy Killing Jews, Albert Göring Worked Tirelessly to Save Them

What would happen to your family should one of your siblings join a deadly political beast? If you were a member of the Göring family…

10 Facts: Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of World War 2

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…

10 Facts: Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of World War 2

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…

When Finland Switched Sides And Fought Germany Too

Throughout World War II, countless countries fought against one another. While the majority of the battles pitted the Allied Forces against the Axis Powers, other…

Nancy Wake, in WWII – Freedom Fighter, Allied Agent and The Gestapo’s Most Wanted

The books and moments of history are filled with memorable names, courageous figures, and moments of sheer ingenuity. Yet not all names are as well…

5 Facts – America’s Most Successful WWI Fighter Ace, Edward Rickenbacker

The United States Air Force and Army have seen many skilled, brave, and incredible pilots – men and women willing to fly straight into battle,…

In WW2, General Eisenhower Lost a Bet and Had to Give General Montgomery His Own B-17

When you think of Dwight D. Eisenhower, there’s much that comes to mind: a military leader, President of the United States, Supreme Allied Commander, Chief…

“Lucky” Yamaguchi: The Man Who Survived Both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombs

Atomic bombs exploded into chaotic destruction just two times in history: first on August 6, 1945, in Hiroshima and again on August 9 of that…

While His Maniac Brother was Busy Killing Jews, Albert Göring Worked Tirelessly to Save Them

What would happen to your family should one of your siblings join a deadly political beast? If you were a member of the Göring family…

10 Facts: Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of World War 2

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…