LEGO WWII Display: Battle of Pearl Harbor (Watch)
On December 7, 1941, in an unprecedented and unprovoked act of aggression, the Empire of Japan launched a full-scale assault on American soil. Their target…
“Benefits earned” – Army veteran of the Vietnam War encourages others to apply for VA benefits
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, a military historian, and author of the upcoming Arcadia Publishing book “Missouri at War.”…
Awesome Sounds and Jaw-Dropping Visuals as the Mosquito FB26 Does a Low-Level Flyby (Watch)
The de Havilland Mosquito FB26 is a fast bomber that served in the British Royal Air Force during and after World War II. It was…
The Heroic World War Two Volunteer – Charles Joseph Coward
He fought against the Nazis and was sent to a concentration camp. There he spied on his captors and risked his life to save those…
“Faith and Fairness” – World War II Veteran’s Legacy Defined by Ministry, Education and Equal Rights
War History Online presents this Guest Blog by Jeremy P. Ämick, who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. The late Dr.…
The Battle of Crete Was The Reason Hitler Abandoned Parachute Assaults For Good
Crete might be an idyllic tourist island now, but during a 12-day period in May 1941 a mixed force of British, Australian, New Zealand and…
American World War II Marine to receive full military honors at burial
Full military honors will be accorded to the remains of a missing Second World War U.S. serviceman following identification after being returned to his family…
Epic Viking Battle Reenactment – Interactive 360° Video
The history of ancient Nordic warfare – often placed under the umbrella term of “Vikings” – has fascinated historians for years, and holds a special…
The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier – Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC
Many nations have special monuments to soldiers who fell in battle and whose bodies have never been recovered or identified. The United Kingdom has the…
5 Of The Bloodiest and Most Devastating Sieges We Tend To Forget
The rebel army of Yan fought against the Chinese Tang army in an attempt to take the Suiyang territory. The Suiyang city was under the…
World War Two Veteran Who Met A Future President During His Time Of Service
Norman R. Hameister’s uncle gave him some advice before he enlisted in the military during World War II. His uncle Charlie had served in the…
10 Countries Invaded by Fascist Italy and Why They Invaded Each One
From the moment it was unified in the mid-19th century, Italy began to harbor dreams of empire. Under the fascist dictator Mussolini, these dreams were…