The Death Of Mussolini, April 28, 1945
On the 28th of April 1945, Benito Mussolini died. The leader of Fascist Italy and longest-ruling of the right-wing dictators who brought destruction to 20th…
This Video Shows Us Five Facts About Flamethrowers
Warning: contains shocking material. This video shows the applications in battle of one of the most psychologically terrifying weapons in the world. What is a flamethrower?…
German Propaganda Newsreel: Battle for Normandy And Warsaw Uprising (Watch)
This German Propaganda newsreel is thought to be from early August in 1944. At this period in time, the Allies are still being held off…
The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird (Watch)
Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase “black projects” has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the…
Color Footage of Pilots’ Views From P-51 Mustangs over Japanese Airfields, c. 1945
Fly with a P-51 Mustang pilot as he levels destruction on Japanese airfields in WWII! This is a breathtaking vantage point from the cockpit of…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For (Almost) 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
24 Of The Best War Movies of All Time – With Trailers!
Perhaps the most intriguing factor that drives humans towards the achievement of peace and cooperation is the reality of war and its consequences. Following are…
The Extraordinary Life of Merian C. Cooper – Forgotten Hero of Two Nations… And Creator of King Kong
Chasing a Dream Merian C. Cooper was born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. He was the youngest of his siblings and at the age of…
Rule One of the Book of War: Do not march on Moscow – Unless You Are Polish!
Conquering Moscow It’s often said that Russia never was conquered by European powers. Despite the fact that Napoleon with his great army in 1812, and…
The WWII Photos you Haven’t Seen Before – Now Published in New Book!
Mark Barnes has spent years in The Times’ digital archive compiling some of the most stunning, tragic and brutal photos of the war. He has…
The Biggest Wars in South American History
War History Online Presents this Piece by Guest Author: Luciano Camano The Spanish Empire, along with the Portuguese crown, colonized South America and is now home…
It may Look Funny To Us, But This WW1 Contraption Was the Ancestor of Modern Body Armor
Photo Credit: Soviet Gun Archives Many people believe that the wearing of metal armor when going into battle ended long ago when the knights on horseback…