Heather Fishel

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

Articles by Heather Fishel:

“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…

The Leftover Coded Messages Of WWII: Why It Took Decades To Solve Secret German Messages

Though World War II ended more than half a century ago, not all of the mysteries of that time in history have been solved. Questions…

Nancy Wake – WW2 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…

The Marshalls-Gilberts Raids of 1942: America’s Pearl Harbor Payback

American President Franklin Roosevelt spoke words that would last for decades, for centuries when he decreed that December 7, 1941 would forever be a day…

Operation Varsity – Crossing Of The Rhine In The Final Months Of World War Two

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…

The Immense Tet Offensive – One Of The Biggest Campaigns In The Vietnam War

In the late evening hours of January 30, 1968, the Vietnamese New Year began. This annual celebratory event, known as Tet, signaled the coming of…

Richard Bong, USA’s Legendary Ace Of Aces, Died During A Test Flight

The names that line the pages of history are many in number – the lengthy lists of men and women who fought, who died, who…

The Man Who Bought – And Wore – A Medal of Honor Which Was Not His

Military stories vary widely: some are the moments that make history, secure victories or result in resounding losses. Others are merely moments of day to…

The American Jewish Mobster Who Hunted Down Nazi Sympathizers And Secured New York Harbor

When the phrase “organized crime” is muttered, it’s easy to conjure up images of the bright lights, spinning slot machines, or the card tables of…

The Leftover Coded Messages Of WWII: It Took Decades To Solve Some Secret German Messages

Though World War II ended more than half a century ago, not all of the mysteries of that time in history have been solved. Questions…

The American Jewish Mobster Who Hunted Down Nazi Sympathizers in the USA And Secured NY Harbor

When the phrase “organized crime” is muttered, it’s easy to conjure up images of the bright lights, spinning slot machines, or the card tables of…