The Evacuation Of Gallipoli: The One Successful Operation In A Disastrous Campaign
The Gallipoli campaign of 1915-1916 is one of many infamous failures of the First World War. An attempt by the Allies to seize ground in…
“Our Little Celebration” – Russellville Veteran Spent Christmas Aboard Tango Boat In Vietnam War
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…
Repairing Old Military Tanks Is More Than Just A Hobby For These Australian Farmers
Even though they put tanks back in working order, how can you not love an organization with a catchy title like the Busted Arse Tank…
“Crazy Submarine Guy” – The Submarine Restorer From Salina, Kansas
Local residents of Salina, Kansas refer to Scott Waters as the ‘crazy submarine guy,’ which is not surprising since he built a two-man submarine from…
USS Arizona – Underwater Remote Controlled Cameras Reveal Submerged Lower Decks
Until recently, the last time Pearl Harbour survivor Donald Stratton saw the USS Arizona was December 7, 1941, when the battleship was sunk by Japanese…
The Many Guns Of The Flagship HMS Dreadnought – The British Navy’s Pride And Glory
In 1906 Great Britain created a battleship design that would leave the rest of the world in awe. The HMS Dreadnought made such an impact…
10 Facts – Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s Minister Of Propaganda
Joseph Goebbels was Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda. As any war historian knows, propaganda was hugely instrumental in pushing the Nazi agenda. A skilled public speaker,…
Eight Reasons Behind Napoleon’s Invasion Of Egypt
Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt was his last great military campaign before seizing power as First Consul of France. Despite being a disaster, it helped him…
Billy Mitchell: Father Of The United States Air Force
Billy Mitchell, a controversial figure in his time, is now known as the founder of the United States Air Force. Serving in World War I,…
Red Eagle – Andrew Jackson’s Creek Indian Foe and Friend
Red Eagle was one of the most extraordinary figures of resistance to the advancing United States of America. A half-breed trader, he led the Red…
Seven Reasons Why The Climactic Battle of Waterloo Still Matters Today
It is over two hundred years since Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. The defeat of France’s warlord Emperor saw the end…
9 Essential Facts About The Battle of the Somme, One of the Worst WW1 Battles Ever
One of the most destructive events of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme was a 142-day campaign including a series of smaller…