The Centurion Tank – One Of The Longest-Serving Tank Designs In History
The Centurion tank’s first prototypes appeared among the Allied troops in Belgium in 1945. The tank was a successor of prior designs such as the…
They Called Him “Mad Jack” – The Sword-Wielding, Bagpipe-Playing Longbowman Of WWII
Once upon a time in France, a soldier attacked his enemies with a sword and a longbow. When not doing so, he enjoyed playing bagpipes,…
Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Pilot Who Never Left A Man Behind
The old adage of “never leaving a man behind” is often repeated in military circles and spoken with sincere emotion. However, the reality of warfare…
Thanksgiving On The Front Lines – World War Two And Korea – Photos And Video
War doesn’t care what day it is, what month, or if that day is important to you. War doesn’t care about anything at all. And…
Part 2: Anakonda 16 – More Fantastic Photos Of Modern Military In Action
This year the Polish Army led a multinational joint exercise of NATO in Eastern Europe – Anakonda 16. 24 countries, 31,000 soldiers, over 100 aircraft, 12…
Shooting The WW2 German MP40 Submachine Gun – This Guy Is Having A Lot Of Fun
The MP40 submachine gun was made to use with the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. This submachine gun was developed in Germany by the Nazis and the…
Top 10 World War Two Films – Stories Of Heroism And Tragedy (Watch)
One more treat for the War History Online film buffs ― Top 10 WWII Films. Now, which is the best WWII movie is always a…
The US Navy’s New Zumwalt-Class Stealth Destroyer – High-Tech, Powerful… But Hugely Expensive
The US Navy’s newest destroyer, USS Zumwalt, is the most modern – and the most expensive – warship in US naval history. The vessel is incredibly…
96-Year-Old World War II Veteran Runs New York Marathon
Jonathan Mendes participated in the New York Marathon and spent 11 hours and 20 minutes of running. The 96-year-old veteran of World War II and…
He Saved Lives, Died Twice, and Lived for Over a Century
Many people saved Jews during WWII, but one person was perhaps unique for three reasons. First; he became a citizen of six different countries simultaneously.…
Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated Dog of The First World War
Dogs are often regarded as man’s best friend. They are loyal animals, can be very protective and can be trained to do many tasks. For…
A Weird Wehrmacht Vehicle – Half Tank, Half Motorbike – This Is The Kettenkrad
A vehicle designated SdKfz 2 was an interesting part of the Wehrmacht arsenal. The “tracked motorcycle,” commonly named in the German Army as the Kettenkrad,…