“Nuts” – The Five Best Responses to Surrender Ultimatums in History
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Samuel B. Parker. Few things are more inspiring or compelling than stories of courage in the…
Shot in the Face and Unable to Speak, Pilot Arthur Aaron Was Awarded the VC guiding his crew Home
Every time an Allied bomber set out for the skies over Europe the crew began to play a dangerous game of odds as to whether…
The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird (Watch)
Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase “black projects” has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the…
The Oldest Commando Of WWII – 73 Year Old Walter Cowan Of Course, Oh, He Was Also In WWI
When fifteen-year-old Walter Henry Cowan became a Royal Navy trainee in 1884, Great Britain was the dominant naval force in the world. The boy had…
From The Tank Museum: Naming Deborah – Mark IV Tank In Cambrai
In 1998 Philippe Gorczynski from Cambrai found a Mark IV tank (female) buried beneath a field in the village of Flesquiéres, on the Cambrai battlefield.…
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…