A Look At The Royal Navy Through Three Sea Songs
Sailors have always been happy singing, whether to make the day go faster or keep the work going steady. The Royal Navy banned the use…
Devastating Surprise Attacks In Military History
In War, surprise attacks, traps and ambushes can help to even the odds in an otherwise uneven fight. Guerrilla fighters can cause terrible damage both…
1st Louisiana Native Guard: The All Black Regiment Which Fought For The South And The North In The Civil War
Throughout American history African Americans and most people of color, including Native Americans, were traditionally discriminated against and given little opportunities in the military. Taken…
Battle of the Kasserine Pass 1943: Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox
In late January and throughout February 1943, American troops had their first major engagements with German forces in World War II in Tunisia. It really…
Marcus Luttrell – Lone Survivor of One of the Bloodiest Days in the History of the SEALs
It was the single deadliest mission in Afghanistan for US Navy SEALs. Only one would live to tell the tale, and he survived only because a…
Joachim Peiper’s Atrocities Against Allied Troops: When Intimidation Failed
The forces of Nazi Germany are infamous for the atrocities they committed. The SS, who played a dual role, both acting as frontline troops and…
The Pressing of American Seamen And The War of 1812
Imagine yourself as an American sailor; the year is 1804. You are 30 years old, born in 1774, and have spent most of your adult…
The Belgian Fortress That Stopped The German Invaders For 11 Days In May 1940 – Fort Aubin-Neufchateau
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Fort d’Aubin-Neufchateau ASBL Fort Aubin-Neufchateau is just 10km from the massive fortress of Eben-Emael. While Eben-Emael…
Andersonville, The Notorious Confederate PoW Camp In The Civil War
It goes by several names, but there’s no denying the absolute horror that took place in this small location in Georgia. Andersonville and the Andersonville…
The US Special Forces Major who fought in the SS
Some men choose sides, others choose battles, and others fight regardless of the side or battle. One such man not only fought for three different…
The Dutch Terrorized the Philippines in 1600 Before Circumnavigating the World
In 1600, two Dutch ships terrorized the Philippines. They then went on to become the fourth group of Europeans to circumnavigate the world. This is…
Skorzeny: The Mythical Nazi Commando (Part 2)
Continues from SKORZENY: The Mythical Commando (Part 1) By Adeyinka Makinde At the time, both the Hague and Geneva Conventions permitted the execution of “spies and saboteurs”…