“Louisiana Has Drawn First Blood Today” – The Battles of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, 1864
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Alan G. Gauthreaux In 1864, factions on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line grew tired of…
Six Times Hitler Refused to Face the Reality of his Military Situation
As Fuhrer of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler was Nazi Germany’s supreme military and political commander. Unfortunately, he could also be obstinate to the point…
WWII Special Interrogation Group Made Up Of German Jews That Fought Back
One of the most unusual operational units of World War II could be found under the auspices of the Special Interrogation Group (SIG). This small,…
Joseph Rochefort, American Code-Breaker, Predicted The Second Japanese Attack On The US In WWII
On June 4, 1942, Japan again attacked the Hawaii Archipelago; this time the Midway Atoll. However, due to a code-breaker who deciphered the Japanese plans,…
WWII Memorabilia Stolen From US Government Is Sold On e-Bay
The market for military memorabilia is as strong today as it has ever been. Particularly sought after is any kind of memorabilia about WWII, and…
Among all the Plots to Kill Hitler, this is the Craziest
WWII brought tremendous technological breakthroughs many of which – like the jet engine – revolutionized our everyday lives. Medicine was also a vast field for…
Rome’s Greatest Enemies – Five People Who Fought Back Against the Empire
At its height, the Roman Empire spanned huge swathes of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Their military prowess, groundbreaking use of strategy and enormous…
The Woman Who Voted Against WW2 – The Pacifism, Feminism & Radicalism of Jeannette Pickering Rankin – by Martin K.A. Morgan
An Associated Press report described “a chorus of hisses and boos” that echoed through the chamber when the Congresswoman from Montana cast her vote. It…
After suffering horrendous wounds, Rodolfo Hernandez eventually woke up with the Medal of Honor
Left for dead, it was only when placing Rodolfo Hernandez into a body bag that a fellow soldier noticed his fingers twitching. Covered in blood…
‘Pursuit Of Peril’ – Westphalia, Mo., Veteran Served In Five Campaigns, Gassed During World War I
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…
From The Tank Museum: New Chapter In Story Of Tiger 131: Part 4 – 48 Royal Tank Regiment At Point 174
Three days after the attack on Djebbel Djaffa, B Squadron of 48 RTR was detached from 21 Tank Brigade and sent to Guhriatt El Atach,…
Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz – His Leadership During WWII Won The War in the Pacific
Admiral Chester William Nimitz contributed to the success of the United States Navy from his beginnings at Annapolis 1905 to this very day. His accomplishments,…