U-Boat 96, and the film Das Boot
In 1981, a film was released which is still cited as one of Germany’s greatest cinematic triumphs. It followed the exploits of U-96, a German…
Kaiten: The Japanese Suicide Submarines in WWII
During the last months of World War II, as the Japanese were becoming desperate, they turned to a new kind of weapon. While it incorporated…
The M4 Carbine: Weapon of Choice for the US Army
The US Army is globally active. At all times, they are in action on several continents from arid deserts to tropical jungles to urban centers.…
The WW2 German Arado Ar 234 – The First Operational Jet Bomber
It is well known today that many inventions after the Second World War were appropriated from German prototypes. Among these inventions was the first successful…
21-Year-Old Bomber Pilot Who Died Saving His Comrades in WWII
On the night of May 30, 1942, Britain launched its largest bombing raid so far in World War Two. Of the 1,047 bombers that flew,…
The Soviet T-28 Tank Had Three Turrets, Onboard Radio, And Machine-Gun Anti-Aircraft Units
The T-28 was a Soviet multi-turreted tank designed and produced in the 1930s. The origin of the tank was related to the British Vickers A1E1…
He Was Awarded the Medal of Honor and then Demoted
It is perhaps a tale that Veterans of the United States Air Force are more familiar with, the story of “Airman Snuffy.” Given a choice…
The Schneider CA1 Was The First Operational Tank Ever – A First In Military History
The beginning of armored weaponry dates back to the days of the First World War when a stalemate occurred on the Western Front due to…
The Handgun Collector – Luger and Walther P.38 Handguns – Classics of WW2
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Tom Whiteman, long-time Luger and Walther collector and owner of Legacy Collectibles. Effective Military Weapons The Luger and Walther…
Top Ten Military Planes, Past and Present (Watch)
Which planes throughout military aviation history are the most iconic, successful, and well designed? This video gives the top ten fixed wing aircraft used…
The Most Unlucky U-Boat Of WWII Yields Fascinating Photographs
Wilhelm Hinrichs was a First Officer in the German Navy during World War II. He served on what was perhaps the least successful U-boat in…
Mighty Vickers Mark IV Naval Gun Restored for its 100th Birthday
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Tim Randle This WW1 1916 Vickers 4 Inch Mark IV Naval Gun was presented to the Talisman Sea Cadets…