Battlefield 1 Almost Scrapped For Fears The Youth Does Not Know WWI Took Place
There was news last month that EA Studio head Patrick Soderlund received and initially rejected a pitch from DICE for Battlefield 1. The Cheif Financial…
Jane Fawcett, British Code Breaker Who Helped Sink the Bismark, Dies at Age 95
Jane Fawcett passed away on May 21st, 2016, at her home in Oxford, England. She was 95 years old. Fawcett was a young London society…
The first supersonic jet bomber: B-58 “Hustler”
Soon after the WWII, when the development of the first jets succeeded, scientists had to address the problem of breaking the sound barrier. During the…
Young Trumpeter Performs for World War II Vet After Parade is Cancelled
Constantine “Poppy” Iannacone, 93, showed up on May 30th to lead the Memorial Day parade that he had led for many years. He was disappointed…
Battle of Lepanto – The Naval Battle that Saved Europe From The Ottoman Empire
The Siege of Venetian Famagusta, which lasted over a year and ended in Ottoman victory, was a critical loss for the Christian world. The merciless…
World Premiere: Ricky Warwick – ‘Schwaben Redoubt’ (Official Video)
War History Online is proud to be part of the World Premiere of Ricky Warwick’s new video: Schwaben Redoubt! Ricky said about his latest song:…
His Disastrous Attack Led To George Armstrong Custer’s Last Stand
George Armstrong Custer is one of the most infamous figures in American military history. A cavalry commander whose style was based on instinct and showmanship…
The Longbow: Its Rise and Dominance
The growing effectiveness of metal armour created a challenge for medieval soldiers. While the elite of knights and men-at-arms were now well protected, the majority…
The Scale Of This US Airforce Warplane Boneyard Will Blow Your Mind
Arizona is the final resting place of US Airforce’s aircraft and has been since World War Two ended. There are thousands of aircraft that have…
He’s Called The Ghost, Has The Same Medal Count As Audie Murphy, Have You Heard Of Him?
By the time a man earns seven Purple Hearts and lives to talk about it, he could either be described as one of the luckiest…
Fast Facts! Hitler Gambles Everything: The Battle of the Bulge
A desperate gamble by a struggling army, the Battle of the Bulge was Hitler’s last great attempt to end the Second World War on terms…
The Death Match – Legendary Game of Death of Kiev vs Nazi Germany
Let’s dive into the past when playing football could’ve got you killed. In 1942, in occupied Ukraine, a football match was organized by the Nazi…