German Propaganda Newsreel: Battle for Normandy And Warsaw Uprising (Watch)
This German Propaganda newsreel is thought to be from early August in 1944. At this period in time, the Allies are still being held off…
The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird (Watch)
Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase “black projects” has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the…
Color Footage of Pilots’ Views From P-51 Mustangs over Japanese Airfields, c. 1945
Fly with a P-51 Mustang pilot as he levels destruction on Japanese airfields in WWII! This is a breathtaking vantage point from the cockpit of…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For (Almost) 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
24 Of The Best War Movies of All Time – With Trailers!
Perhaps the most intriguing factor that drives humans towards the achievement of peace and cooperation is the reality of war and its consequences. Following are…
The Extraordinary Life of Merian C. Cooper – Forgotten Hero of Two Nations… And Creator of King Kong
Chasing a Dream Merian C. Cooper was born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. He was the youngest of his siblings and at the age of…
Rule One of the Book of War: Do not march on Moscow – Unless You Are Polish!
Conquering Moscow It’s often said that Russia never was conquered by European powers. Despite the fact that Napoleon with his great army in 1812, and…
100 Years of The Most Romantic Item That Survived From The First Tank Attack in History
Possibly the most romantic item that survives from the first tank engagement of all time is turning heads 100 years after it was created. The…
The WWII Photos you Haven’t Seen Before – Now Published in New Book!
Mark Barnes has spent years in The Times’ digital archive compiling some of the most stunning, tragic and brutal photos of the war. He has…
The Biggest Wars in South American History
War History Online Presents this Piece by Guest Author: Luciano Camano The Spanish Empire, along with the Portuguese crown, colonized South America and is now home…
It may Look Funny To Us, But This WW1 Contraption Was the Ancestor of Modern Body Armor
Photo Credit: Soviet Gun Archives Many people believe that the wearing of metal armor when going into battle ended long ago when the knights on horseback…
Wars Fought For Stupid Reasons: Stray Dog Sparked War Between Greece and Bulgaria in 1925
Wars had started over land, resources, religion, and politics. When people say that “wars have been fought over less,” however, they’re usually right; in 1925,…