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Operation Market Garden, the Failed Operation May Have Done More Harm than Good

The Germans had occupied the Netherlands for four years before Allied forces drove them back to their home country. The retreat triggered a wave of…

Every Casualty has a Story – Jim Wood, Vietnam Vet from Eldon, MO

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…

Franc-Tireurs: French Partisans Were a Thorn in Germany’s Side

During the Franco-Prussian War, French irregulars known as Franc-tireurs meaning “free shooters” terrorized German regular formations. The legacy of these partisans would continue to be…

Viet Nam Veterans Win Again with Memorial

Forty-two names mark the Vietnam War Monument at the Maui Veterans Cemetery.  These names commemorate the sacrifice of the soldiers who died in the Vietnam…

Atomic “Annie” Cannon and its after effects – Actual Footage And Photos Inside

Damian Lucjan

World War II saw an extensive improvement of technology in various fields. All types of battlefields presented new kind of weapons, vehicles, and doctrines. Some…

Soviet IS-3 and IS-2 tanks left behind on Shikotan Island- 25 Photos Inside

Shikotan Island lies on the further rims of the Russian Federation on East, as a part of Kuril Islands. It’s a hilly island with the highest…

Dogs of War: Man’s Best Friends During Wartime + 33 photos

Canis lupus familiaris. Among countless species on Earth, some earned a special place in human hearts. Through thousands of years, dogs accompanied us with various tasks…

“Russian Colossus” – The Soviet KV Heavy Tanks

At the outbreak of WWII, the German Armored Divisions seemed invincible. Using their “Blitzkrieg” tactics which relied heavily on fast, maneuverable armored divisions they were…

The Fight Against German U-boats: New Book by Coastal Command Pilot

A new book authored by Jack and Richard Colman provides details of the work of the Coastal Command as they hunted German U-boats during World War II.…

Silent Hunters in Blue Waters – German U-Boats in the Caribbean

One objective of the Nazi’s strategic plan for dealing with supply ships coming from the United States was to sow fear and panic among the…

Operation Market Garden: Almost 74 years after his loss, a part of Humphrey has returned home – his 82nd AB Jumpboots

Second Lt. Frederick G. Humphrey was killed in action during Operation Market Garden in World War II. He left behind some letters, a few photographs, and…

Romanians Join the Fight in Tannenberg: New Free Update in WWI Gaming

Blackmill Games and M2H release a free update for WW1 shooter Tannenberg, bringing a new map, a new squad, and new weapons! The free update…