The Millionaires’ Unit – New Documentary About The First U.S. Naval Aviators in World War I
The Millionaires’ Unit tells the unsung story of a group of Yale college students who took the initiative to learn to fly in preparation for…
Taking The High Ground – The Bloodiest Hill Battles Of The Eastern Front At The Height Of World War Two
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Evan Pinter Hills and other kinds of elevated terrain have been recognized for their importance in battle…
The Royal Marines and the War at Sea 1939-1945
By Martin Watts This book tells the story of how marines fought on ships in the Second World War, their relationship with the Royal Navy…
His Eyes Express The Madness Of The War: Shell Shocked Soldier In A Trench During The Somme Offensive
Shell shock was one of the major side effects of WWI. Many soldiers suffered from it, as it was caused by the heavy explosions and constant…
Still Clearing Up After World War Two – Tons Of Ammunition Removed From Pacific Waters
During World War II, a Japanese barge carrying 8.5 tons of ammunition was sunk by US forces near the Peleliu Channel in the Republic of…
6 Bizarre Weaponised Vehicles From Military History
You might think that you know about all the unique military weapons that have been made to date, but human beings have a penchant for…
Amazing Story: One Of The Toughest, Most Skilled American Snipers In Vietnam
Carlos Hathcock was a genuine Vietnam War hero and an undisputed legend in the U.S. Marine Corps for his exploits in southeast Asia. With a…
Movie Mistakes – The Worst Things Hollywood Gets Wrong about Ancient and Medieval Battles
Personally, I love Hollywood historical epics no matter how ridiculously inaccurate they are. Anything that gets history out in the world is okay with me.…
The ‘Holy Grail of Military Aviation’ – The B-17 Swamp Ghost – Found After 68 Years In the Jungle (Watch)
The Agaimbo swamp is located in one of the most remote regions of Papua New Guinea. It is infested by malaria–carrying mosquitoes and huge crocodiles.…
Operation Reservist: When The Allies Were Annihilated By Vichy French Soldiers In WW2
After the fall of France during WWII, a puppet regime was established, with its administrative center in the town of Vichy, declaring itself The Vichy…
New Leader for USS Nautilus Museum Ship
Lt. Cmdr. Bradley M. Boyd will relieve Lt. Cmdr. Reginald N. Preston as Officer-in-Charge of Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) and Director of the Submarine…
The Roman Army Never Wanted To Be Forgotten – Here Are Some Legacies They Left Behind
Given the circumstances, we know an amazing amount about the ancient Roman army. Over 1500 years after the fall of the Roman Empire fell, we…