Maria

Maria is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Maria:

The Women Who Terrified Armies: Forgotten Female Fighters of World War II

Deputy Commander of the 46th Guards NBAP S. Amosov sets a combat mission for pilots, Gelendzhik

Tomorrow, 8th March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. But long before the marches, the milestones, and the movements, women were already fighting — literally…

Boston Massacre: The 1770 “Viral” Moment That Lit the Fuse of Revolution

Actors portraying British soldiers and American Colonists at the reenactment of the 250th Anniversary of the March 5, 1770 Boston Massacre at the Old State House on March 7, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.

On March 5, 2026, Boston is doing what it does best: turning history into a live argument. Revolutionary-era sites downtown are back in full “walk…

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918): How Russia’s WWI Exit Still Shapes Eastern Europe

Signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (February 9, 1918) by 1. Count Ottokar Czernin, 2. Richard von Kühlmann and 3. Vasil Radoslavov

March 3, 2026, arrives just days after the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was marked at the United Nations, a reminder that…

A Dentist’s Bizarre Idea: The WWII Plan to Turn Bats into Incendiary Weapons

A fruit bat in a tree at Wat Khanon Tai.

When Los Angeles burned in January 2025, the frightening part wasn’t just the flames—it was the speed. Red Flag warnings were up, Santa Ana winds…

The 1917 Intercept That Pulled America Into WWI—and Feels Like 2026

A private house remains destroyed after a Russian mass missile and drone attack on February 22, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

2026’s Shadow War Headlines As late February 2026 marked four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the anniversary coverage wasn’t just about trenches, drones,…

The Forgotten American Hero: How a Nebraskan Teacher Became the “Lafayette of Iran” Before a Sniper’s Bullet

Howard Baskerville (1885-1909)

With Iran back in the news over Hormuz diplomacy and Geneva talks, an older U.S.–Iran story feels strangely alive: a 24-year-old teacher who chose a…

The U.S. Navy Just Amassed an Unprecedented Fleet off Iran—Here’s What Happened The Last Time They Clashed

Iranian military personnel take part in an exercise titled 'Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz', launched by the Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is being carried out in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz on February 16, 2026.

Iran’s February 2026 Hormuz drills revived an old lesson: one mine can flip a standoff into the biggest U.S. surface action since WWII. In February…

The “White War” Peaks: WWI Tunnel Fortresses Still Standing Above the 2026 Olympic Slopes

Mikaela Shiffrin of Team United States competes during the Women's Slalom Run on day twelve of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre on February 18, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

While the 2026 Winter Olympics turn Cortina d’Ampezzo into a global postcard, the mountains around the finish area are holding a second story—one carved into…

The Great Emu War: Australia’s 1932 Lesson for Drone-Swarm Warfare

A man holding an emu killed by Australian soldiers

In 1932, Australia aimed machine guns at “swarms” of emus—and learned a truth that modern drone warfare keeps repeating: cheap, fast, scattered targets can make…

Why Did New Orleans Cancel Mardi Gras? The WWII Mardi Gras Story

A jester is seen at the Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade during Mardi Gras 2026 in the French Quarter on February 08, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mardi Gras has a reputation for being unstoppable. Even people who’ve never set foot in New Orleans know the basics: parades, music, masks, and a…

The Great Panjandrum: WWII’s Rocket Wheel That Tried to Do What Robots Do Now

The Great Panjandrum at Westward Ho!

Modern armies have a simple, brutal problem: how do you punch a safe lane through mines and obstacles without putting people in the kill zone?…

Valentine’s Day Has a War History (And It’s Wilder Than You Think)

Cinemaic representation of a warlike situation with a heart shaped cloud billowing overhead.

Valentine’s Day is usually framed as the softest square on the calendar—cards, candy, and romantic clichés. But if you zoom out, February 14 has some…