The History of the Sabre… Not Just for Cavalrymen
The sabre was the traditional cavalryman’s weapon for most of the gunpowder era, and was carried into action long after it had become all but…
From The Vikings To WW2, And Beyond – These Are Some Of The World’s Best Battle Reenactments
War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…
Unexploded Ordnances – Mines, Grenades, And More – A Leftover Threat From WW2
From landmines to mortars and bombs, unexploded ordnances still pose a danger to those in their vicinity. Even worse, you may not even know what…
Friends in High Places – Battlefield 1 Trailer Shows Off Awesome Fighter Plane Gameplay!
Is it possible to make the horror of the First World War fun? Video game developers haven’t attempted it – until now. On October 21,…
Author Warns That WW2 Revisionist History Is Becoming Mainstream in Modern Croatia
British historian Rory Yeomans, who has delved into the historical Croatian fascist Ustasa movement, says he’s concerned about academics and politicians who want to rewrite…
Dogs of War – Canines Have Performed Many Invaluable Roles In The History Of War
We all know that “man’s best friend is his dog,” and many of us are fortunate enough to have experienced the unconditional love of a…
TANK 100 – Putting A Tank On Trafalgar Square In London – In Pictures!
War History Online presents this Guest Piece from the Tank Museum: It’s been a busy week at The Tank Museum due to Tank 100 celebrations,…
Corporal Dunham: He Was The First Marine to Receive Medal of Honor Since The Vietnam War
In the decades following the Vietnam War, there would be conflict, battle, and loss of life. But for the United States Marine Corps whose tradition…
Terrifying Story From Pearl Harbor: Three Sailors Trapped In The USS West Virginia For 16 Days
In the aftermath of the attacks on Pearl Harbor during World War Two, stories emerged of sailors who were trapped in the sunken battleships. Some…
Watch Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk Sail Through Huge Waves During Massive Storm
Ever since the Aircraft Carrier replaced the battleship as the queen of the sea, it has defined what modern sea power is all about. However,…
“My plans are perfect” – 5 Victorian Generals Disastrously Promoted Beyond Their Abilities
“Brains! I don’t believe in brains.” – Prince George, Duke of Cambridge and Commander-in-Chief of the British army until 1895. The “Peter Principle”, where people…
Neutral Switzerland Has Invaded Liechtenstein 3 times in 30 years – by Mistake!
Most people associate Switzerland with mountains, chocolates, watches, and Swiss Army knives. They also think of a peaceful and neutral country that’s fanatic about avoiding…