Remembering the Newark air raid that left 41 dead and 165 badly wounded
The Ransome & Marles bearings factory in Newark, Nottinghamshire, which played an important role in World War II, is commemorating the 75th anniversary of an…
An Interview With Rob Langham – Author Of the Bloody Paralyser
War History Online Reviews Editor Mark Barnes was so impressed with Rob’s new book he tracked him down for a chat about writing books and…
WWII US army officer’s missing dog tag to be re-united with family
An army dog tag belonging to a U.S. WWII soldier has been found in a farm field in Saipan, Japan. The now-rusted tag is inscribed…
Family Still Believes Green Beret Killed During Vietnam War Has Been Found Alive
On the 25th October 1936, John Hartley Robertson was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He had the nickname Johnny and was one of five siblings born…
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…
Heroic End Of French Fleet – Scuttled 77 Ships To Avoid Capture By Nazi Germany
It was the middle of the night, and a large motorized force of Nazi German troops was descending on the port city of Toulon, on…
5 Key Developments in the History of Infantry
From the dawn of military history, infantry have provided the backbone of armies the world over. Mesopotamian Phalanxes The first step in the transformation of…
Defying Orders, He Rescued his Friends Under Fire, Dakota Meyer Became First Living Marine Recipient of the Medal of Honor in 38 Years
When his first request to join the firefight inflicting a heavy toll on his friends was denied, Corporal Dakota Meyer obeyed. He could hear the…
Vietnam Helictoper Helped Save 40 Troops And For Helicopter Crewmen To Receive Medal Of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery that America can bestow upon its soldiers. The medal is awarded personally by the…
Messerschmitt BF 110 – Luftwaffe’s Airborne Artillery & Night Fighter (Pictures)
In the 1930s Nazi Germany developed a twin-engine heavy fighter and fighter-bomber which became known as the Bf 110. Armed with four MG 17 machine…
Probably One of the Greatest Testimonies From a WWII Aviator You Will Ever See
Capt. Jerry Yellin, from Fairfield, Iowa, flew the final combat mission in World War II. World War II veterans visit Iwo Jima for the 70th…
Stories Of Humanity And Compassion From Throughout The Second World War
Even during WWII, one of the largest and most deadly conflicts in recent history, there were moments of humanity and compassion. Here are three of these…