Malcolm Higgins

Malcolm Higgins is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Malcolm Higgins:

Classic Weaponry – See The Lewis Gun In Action (Watch)

The Lewis gun is a classic 20th Century weapon, developed in 1911, which saw action in both the World Wars. Originally designed in the United…

The Devil of Rabaul: Japanese Ace of Aces With 88 Kills Who Died in the Passenger Seat

“In the ocean of the military, reflective of all distinguished pilots, an honored Buddhist person.” So translates the name awarded to Japanese pilot Hiroyoshi Nishizawa…

The Mosin–Nagant: The Most Mass-Produced Bolt-Action Rifle In History (Watch)

First appearing in 1891, the Mosin–Nagant rifle was invented for use in the Imperial Russian Army. The weapon, which took roughly three years to be…

The Tank Museum’s Tiger 131 – First Appearance After Renovation, 2004 (Watch)

In 1942, Germany deployed the Tiger I, a heavy tank that went on to see action in both Europe and Africa. These powerful war machines…

The Devil of Rabaul: Japanese Ace of Aces With 88 Kills Who Died in the Passenger Seat

“In the ocean of the military, reflective of all distinguished pilots, an honored Buddhist person.” So translates the name awarded to Japanese pilot Hiroyoshi Nishizawa…

Check Out Our Amazing Photo Gallery From A Visit HMS Alliance – The Last Submarine Of Its Kind

Today, HMS Alliance is a museum, in which visitors can explore the fascinating interior of a Second World War submarine. In 2014, after years of…

Shooting The Woodpecker – The WW2 Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun In Action (Watch)

First designed and produced by the Japanese Imperial Army, the Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun is a formidable weapon. It saw use throughout the Second…

Remembering A Rebellion With A Massive Model In Lego (Watch)

In 1916, while Europe was gripped by the horrors of the First World War, another conflict was about to change history in Ireland. On Easter…

Occult And Esoteric Practices – Four Nazis With Dark Links To The Occult

There are few regimes and organizations in European history so universally condemned for their evil actions as the Nazis. Their leader, Adolf Hitler, led Germany…

Tanks In World War One – The Great War (Watch)

The history of modern warfare – and, in fact, the modern world in general – was irreversibly shaped and sculpted by the events of the…

The Four Most Infamous Vikings in History

A chapter in history that still fascinates many today, the golden age of Nordic warfare saw the rise of some truly terrifying figures. Explorers, warrior-kings…

Bring on the Tanks – The Liberation of Le Quesnoy – Amazingly Detailed Reenactment – Part Two (Watch)

In November 1918, the last major engagement involving New Zealand troops took place. The town of Le Quesnoy was under the control of a German…