Le Paradis – The WW2 Massacre Of British Soldiers Which Outraged Even The Nazis
In 1940, members of the British military were slaughtered – after they had surrendered to German forces. Two survived, but no one believed their story.…
The Greatest German General No One Has Heard Of – Lieutenant General Of Armored Troops Herman Balck
Herman Balck might be one of the most effective German Generals, whose actions are largely forgotten today. He came from a military family, his father,…
Two Amazing Stories From USCGC Escanaba – Heroism And Heartbreak In The North Atlantic, 1943
The Rescue of the Dorchester USCGC Escanaba was steaming along calmly on February 2, 1943. She was part of a six-ship convoy; three escorts, and…
Flying the Me 262 – Amazing Footage Of A Flyable Nazi Jet Fighter
There are very few aircraft in the history of aviation as unique and innovative as the Messerschmitt Me 262. This was created out of desperation.…
Bikini Atoll, Used To Test Nukes Decades Ago, Is Still Too Radioactive To Start Resettling
Bikini Atoll, the string of islands that the U.S. used as nuclear testing grounds between 1946 and 1958, is still too radioactive to be inhabited.…
These Horrible Chemical Weapons Were Created & Used During the First World War
Often referred to as the “Chemists War,” World War I saw the rise of chemical weapons being used on the battlefield. It all began with the…
Operation Reservist: When The Allies Were Annihilated By Vichy French Soldiers In WW2
After the fall of France during WWII, a puppet regime was established, with its administrative center in the town of Vichy, declaring itself The Vichy…
5 Most Incredible Coincidences of World War II (Watch)
5 Incredible Coincidences Presenting the top 5 most incredible WWII coincidences: Tamerlane, the epic Mongol warlord, whose tomb was uncovered the day of the Nazi…
Fantastic Stuff – Listen To Audie Murphy Talk About His WWII Experiences
One of the most highly decorated American soldiers of World War II, Audie Leon Murphy, was born on the 20th June 1925. His life story…
The Tiger Collection – The Tanks, The Terror & The Truth
In a world first, The Tank Museum is planning an exhibition that will bring every member of the Tiger Tank family together in one display.…
National History Day’s Sacrifice for Freedom – An Incredible Student-Teacher Experience – Learning About D-Day
War History Online proudly presents this article by guest blogger and history teacher Thomas H. Leighty. The National History Day’s Sacrifice for Freedom is an…
Japanese-American Veterans of WWII Shared Their Stories On Veterans Day
Robert Yano and Robert Izumi are Japanese-Americans who fought during World War II. They spoke about their time in the service during events for Veterans…