Harry Errington: The Only London Fireman to Earn a George Cross for Service in the Blitz
The bombing campaigns of WWII put a massive strain on firefighters. In both Britain and Germany, campaigns of deliberate destruction set cities alight. Not just…
Bill Slim and WWII’s Forgotten Army – One of the most successful commanders of the war
One of the greatest military commanders of WWII is usually forgotten in stories of the war. Bill Slim, the British general commanding troops in Burma,…
They Had To Seal Up This WW2 Nazi Fortress
Møvik Fort at Kristiansand in southern Norway was built by the Navy of right-wing Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1944. But sadly its use by…
Database of 10,000 concentration camp guards’ mugshots posted online
Provided they are not dead or unrecognizable due to old age, the names and photographs of almost 10,000 Nazi SS commanders and guards who assisted…
Saving Sara Matuson: How 10 POWs Risked Their Lives to Save One Woman
Life in a prisoner of war camp could be hard and dangerous during the Second World War. It was even more so for ten British…
At El Amien, World War Two Landmines Have Claimed 8000 Victims Since 1945
This year is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein. That battle marked the beginning of the end for the Germans in North…
Second World War Flying Veteran Reunited With Lost Dog Tag
Raymond Odom, 93, lost his dog tag in Britain during World War II. In May, a metal detectorist found the tag while searching Odom’s former…
The Schneider CA1 Was The First Operational Tank Ever – A First In Military History
The beginning of armored weaponry dates back to the days of the First World War when a stalemate occurred on the Western Front due to…
At the Chosin Reservoir, Robert Kennemore Stepped On Two Grenades to Save His Marines
War is full of the actions of brave men launching themselves onto explosives to save their fellow soldiers. A grenade thrown into a trench could…
The Battle of Edgehill, October 1642 – Both commanders hoped to force battle
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Jemahl Evans Everyone thought it would all be over by Christmas. Everyone expected a single sharp engagement and…
Britain’s Sacrifice of Crete Preserved North Africa For The Allies In World War Two
In May 1941, German paratroopers invaded and overran the island of Crete. A British force, which included New Zealanders and supported by the local resistance,…
“That’s how they did things” – Veteran shares story of WWII Navy service in the Pacific
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…