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How Hitler Transformed the German Officer Corps Before and During WWII

As leader of Germany, Hitler transformed the officer corps. It brought fresh blood into the army. It also created problems, some of which eventually led…

Giants of the Sky – The Zeppelins of WW1

Terrifying giants of the sky or vulnerable impracticalities? Zeppelins have appeared as both throughout history – especially during the First World War – but these…

Major Charles J. Loring Jr: Dived Into a Korean Artillery Battery

Jeff Edwards

When people speak of a plane recklessly and intentionally diving into an enemy, the word Kamikaze comes to mind. A desperate tactic deployed by the…

World War One – The Early Years of Erwin Rommel

Erwin Rommel is rightly remembered as one of the most gifted commanders of WWII, but one of his finest achievements took place 20 years before,…

James E. Williams, Medal of Honor: The Most Decorated Enlisted Sailor in the US Navy

Jeff Edwards

The greats of the United States Navy are usually champions of the oceans. Rear Admiral Richard O’Kane and famous submarine Commander Rear Admiral Eugene Fluckey…

Staff Sergeant William Bordelon: First US Marine from Texas to be awarded MOH

Jeff Edwards

Were it not for the epic battles fought there, many people would likely have gone through their lives never having heard of any of the…

When The French Army Invaded Germany in 1939 To Support Poland, All Did Not Go As Planned

Germany was not the first country to go on the offensive on the western front of World War Two. That first attack came from France,…

“A War Overlooked” – W. Martin, WWII Veteran Performed Anti-Submarine Service Aboard Planes in the Caribbean

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…

Two of History’s Greatest Generals – Wellington and Grant

The Duke of Wellington and Ulysses S. Grant were two of the greatest generals of the 19th century; arguably in the whole of history. Their…

The Daring Bruneval Raid To Capture German Radar Technology

One of the most important raids in the Second World War was the British raid on Bruneval in occupied France. Its aim was to steal…

Jacklyn H. Lucas – Mr Immortal – Awarded the MoH age 17 – Used His Body To Shield His Squad From Two Grenades

Jeff Edwards

For many young people, the outbreak of the greatest War this planet had ever seen would come just a little too early for them to…

When Rome Crushed Israel: The Siege of Masada

The inhabitants of modern Israel and Palestine have a long history of stubborn defiance in the face of outside threats and military oppression. It’s a…