Medal of Honor: Lt. Hibbs Was Killed Charging 2 Machine Guns to save a Wounded Soldier
The most important elements of military combat leadership could be described as mission accomplishment followed by troop welfare. Were they in the opposite order a…
Nautilus: The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Diesel-powered U-boats had to surface every day for four hours to recharge the batteries. It significantly increased their exposure, and hence vulnerability. Even after the…
The Charge of The Polish Cavalry Against German Tanks in 1939 – How It Was Turned Into A Modern Myth
Poland had a long history of horsemanship, and its light cavalry called Uhlans (A Tatar word for “Hero,” or “Rider”) were the pride of its…
The Battles of El Alamein – The Beginning Of The End Of Rommel’s Africa Corps
In the summer of 1942, things were looking bleak for British and Commonwealth soldiers fighting in North Africa. The forces of Nazi Germany under General…
Flying instructor wants to build 12 new Spitfires to mark 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
The Supermarine Spitfire designed by Reginald Joseph Mitchell, a British aeronautical engineer, was one of the best fighters during WWII. Invaluable in the Battle of…
Not vandals but a tree smashes the graves of hero Polish soldiers & airmen
A cemetery in Gloucestershire, Britain has recently had several graves destroyed. Included in the desecrated graves are those of Polish veterans from WWII who fought…
The Battle of Britain – One of the Most Important Aerial Campaigns in History
The Battle of Britain was one of the most important aerial campaigns in history. It stopped Nazi Germany’s westward expansion and prevented the invasion of…
Alexander’s First Great Cavalry Charge and the Last Stand of the 300 Sacred Band
Alexander is well known as one of the best commanders of all time. His accomplishments are even more remarkable given his youth. Alexander had two great…
Beachcomber, the Canadian War Pigeon Awarded A Medal After the Dieppe Raid
Animals were part of war efforts throughout history. It would be hard to think of ancient and medieval warfare without horses, elephants, dogs, mules, and…
Alvin York, Who Single-Handedly Captured 132 Enemy Soldiers In WWI – Great Pictures Too (he even addressed the 82nd AB)
Sergeant Alvin York was seemingly born to a hardscrabble existence and anonymity in death, but World War One changed that forever. The story of York is…
Marguerite Higgins – She Eats, Sleeps, And Fights Like The Rest Of Us
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Ned Forney In a few weeks, the 67th publication anniversary of a little-known Korean War book will…
Ironclad Warships Battle it Out – The Battle of Hampton Roads In The Civil War
The Battle of Hampton Roads was an American Civil War battle fought at the meeting point of three rivers very close to Chesapeake Bay. A showdown…