Alvin Cullum York: the Most Decorated Pacifist of the First World War
He was a deeply religious man who abhorred violence and warfare. Despite that, he went on to become the most decorated veteran of WWI. Alvin…
“Hell Roaring Mike”: A Highly Respected American Commander At Sea
Michael Augustine Healy was the first African-American man to command a US ship. He was well known and well respected for his actions off the…
Winnie and Pooh: innocent names for big Second World War guns
Just the sight of the big guns that at one time guarded the coasts of southern England in World War II would intimidate the faint…
The Shortest Wars In Military History
Though many wars throughout human history have dragged on for years, others ended far sooner. In fact, the results of some of the quickest wars…
The Fourth Battle of Ypres – In Lego – Amazingly detailed animation (watch)
Between the 7th and 29th of April 1918, the Fourth Battle of Ypres – also known as the Battle of the Lys – took place…
This veteran’s daring escape from Nazi POW camp during World War Two has been kept quiet until now
Realizing he could be shot by Nazi guards at any moment, RAF doctor Tom Cullen’s heart raced as he scrambled over the 8-foot high barbed…
Bernie How – A flight engineer and an unsung hero of WW2
This is the story of Bernard Lesley How now known as ‘Bun’. Bernard was just 17 years and 11 months when he volunteered to joined…
Building ‘Camp Swampy’ – Missouri military experience helped inspire iconic Beetle Bailey® comic strip
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…
Ministry of Defence seek relatives of Lawrence Strawson, killed in action at Dunkirk
A while ago a grave in the Calonne Cemetery, Belgium, was brought to the attention of the British Ministry of Defense. The only information supplied…
The Peggotty – An accident that should never have occurred – WW2 Boat Sunk In Collision
Two vessels, the Peggotty and Petunia Seaways were involved in a collision that took place in the Humber estuary. Peggotty (previously Maid of Galloway) was…
Questioning the Authenticity of ‘Hitler’s phone’ from World War II
This is the story of what is believed to be the phone used by Hitler in the bunker during World War II. The phone was…
Danish Student Finds WWII Plane Wreck During School Assignment
Daniel Kristensen, 14, lives in Birkelse, in northern Denmark. He was recently given a homework assignment to research World War II. His grandfather told him…