Barbary Pirates and White Slavery
The term “Barbary’ is an adjective that refers to the inhabitants of the coastal regions of North Africa. The ethnic group indigenous to this region…
War & Peace – Is Man Prone to War Naturally?
An ongoing debate exists as to whether humans are innately aggressive creatures prone to warfare and violence, or if they only become that way as…
Faithful to the End – Service Dogs that Defied the Germans
In the Ukrainian village of Legezino in the Cherkassy region, there is a monument to “Heroes of frontier guards and their dogs.” It is devoted…
The Modern “Beast” of the Battlefield – M1 ABRAMS
During the Persian Gulf War, havoc reigned on the Iraqi side of the battlefield as an armored beast came into play, efficiently decimating Iraq’s Soviet-era…
The USSR’s Extraordinary Women Snipers of WW2
During the Second World War, the USSR used more women in combat than any other country. Among them were hundreds of remarkable snipers. Soviet Snipers…
Securing Korea: The Battle for Pyongyang
The First Sino-Japanese War was a culmination of Japan’s modernization. Having updated its military and industry, it faced cultural and political divisions that many in…
Improvised WWII Tank of the Soviets – NI-1
In 1941, the city of Odessa was caught within a ring of Romanian-German offensive formations. The forces of the 11th German and 4th Romanian armies…
Caesar’s Loss to Vercingetorix at Gergovia
The Gallic wars were a series of battles that ensued when the Gallic people of what is now France stood in resistance to the invading Roman…
Red Cloud’s War and The Wagon Box Fight
The Bozeman Trail served as a gateway to the northern gold mines and forests of Montana allowing wagon-loads of settlers to traverse the heart of…
Nurse, Spy, Guerrilla Leader – Remembering First Lt. Manuela Orquejo
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Abraham Garcia First Lieutenant Manuela Orquejo started her military service when she signed the Oath of…
Amazing Bravery – Lt Conner Finally Awarded Medal of Honor
On June 25th, President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to an almost forgotten American hero. This was Garlin Murl Conner, whose heroism had unfortunately…
Superior Equipment Not Enough for Germans in Battle for Normandy
Following D-Day, the Allies fought a grueling battle against German forces in Normandy. It was a fight whose outcome would determine the course of the…