The Human Bomb – The American Airman Who Jumped From Stricken B-17 Without A Parachute… And Survived
In 1943, an American airman participated in the bombing spree of a French town, resulting in incredible devastation. The man wasn’t satisfied, however, so he…
Now derelict: Built to test planes, from Spitfires to Concorde the massive Q121 wind tunnel – by Matt Emmett
During 1916 at Farnborough in the UK, the first of several buildings that would house experimental wind tunnels were built and would propel the country…
How WWII American Soldiers Provided Fun At Christmas For British Orphans
When the United States Army first landed in Great Britain in 1942,it took many months to bring them all in, brief them and organize them…
How Air Commodore Leonard Birchall Became the Saviour of Ceylon in WWII
Air Commodore Leonard Birchall was a squadron leader of the No 413 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It was on April 4, 1942,…
The Awesome Power of the Ancient Roman Navy Was So Great, It Even Won Sieges
Most people’s image of a siege is of a conflict fought entirely on land. But in the ancient era, when most of the great cities…
Six American Aircraft Which Were Crucial To Victory In WWII
Aircraft had begun to play a crucial role in the battles of World War I, but by the Second World War, aircraft had become a…
With #1917live RT Becomes First Ever Russian Brand To Win Adweek ARC Award
RT’s international #1917LIVE Twitter project, a large-scale historical re-enactment marking the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution by retelling the events “in real time”, won in the…
Historic WWII Military Watch Acquired From German Soldier Up For Auction In Birmingham
An extremely rare and historic Second World War Panerai military Diver watch is set to go under the hammer at Birmingham auction house, Fellows. Specialists…
Things We May Not Know About WW1 – In 1914, A Soldiers Average Height Was 5’2” And Canadian Troops Had The Highest Rates Of Venereal Disease
World War I was fought from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Because many of the combatants had colonies and alliances beyond the continent, it…
Corporal Dunham: First Marine to Receive Medal of Honor Since Vietnam – Jumped on a Grenade To Save His Fellow Marines
In the decades following the Vietnam War, there would be conflict, battle, and loss of life. But for the United States Marine Corps whose tradition…
Thomas Hudner, Who Crashed his Plane to Save a Friend and Was Awarded the Medal Of Honor
Between November 27th, and December 13th, 1950, 30,000 United Nations troops fought a desperate defense while surrounded by 120,000 Chinese soldiers. The U.N. troops were part…
Newly restored Messerschmitt Bf109G flies again: Test pilot shares his experience
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Rick Volker. It was a most unexpected phone call that shook me out of my well organized…