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Massively Super-Sized Siege Guns From World War One And Two

In the 19th century, transport limitations restricted the size of artillery. If a piece of equipment could not be pulled by horses, then it could…

How Artillery Evolved During The Brutal And Merciless 100 Years War

Andrew Knighton

The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) saw the first appearances of gunpowder artillery in English and French warfare. These fearsome weapons, which had been largely unused…

The Centurion Tank – One Of The Longest-Serving Tank Designs In History

The Centurion tank’s first prototypes appeared among the Allied troops in Belgium in 1945. The tank was a successor of prior designs such as the…

They Called Him “Mad Jack” – The Sword-Wielding, Bagpipe-Playing Longbowman Of WWII

Once upon a time in France, a soldier attacked his enemies with a sword and a longbow. When not doing so, he enjoyed playing bagpipes,…

Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Pilot Who Never Left A Man Behind

The old adage of “never leaving a man behind” is often repeated in military circles and spoken with sincere emotion.  However, the reality of warfare…

Thanksgiving On The Front Lines – World War Two And Korea – Photos And Video

War doesn’t care what day it is, what month, or if that day is important to you. War doesn’t care about anything at all. And…

Top 10 World War Two Films – Stories Of Heroism And Tragedy (Watch)

One more treat for the War History Online film buffs ― Top 10 WWII Films. Now, which is the best WWII movie is always a…

The US Navy’s New Zumwalt-Class Stealth Destroyer – High-Tech, Powerful… But Hugely Expensive

The US Navy’s newest destroyer, USS Zumwalt, is the most modern – and the most expensive – warship in US naval history. The vessel is incredibly…

96-Year-Old World War II Veteran Runs New York Marathon

Jonathan Mendes participated in the New York Marathon and spent 11 hours and 20 minutes of running.  The 96-year-old veteran of World War II and…

He Saved Lives, Died Twice, and Lived for Over a Century

Many people saved Jews during WWII, but one person was perhaps unique for three reasons. First; he became a citizen of six different countries simultaneously.…

Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated Dog of The First World War

Dogs are often regarded as man’s best friend. They are loyal animals, can be very protective and can be trained to do many tasks. For…

A Weird Wehrmacht Vehicle – Half Tank, Half Motorbike – This Is The Kettenkrad

A vehicle designated SdKfz 2 was an interesting part of the Wehrmacht arsenal. The “tracked motorcycle,” commonly named in the German Army as the Kettenkrad,…