Operation Husky – The Battle for Sicily Which Launched The Italian Campaign
Operation Husky was the unlikely codename for the invasion of Sicily by Allied forces in the summer of 1943. The operation, which got off to…
The WW2 Naval Battle of Savo Island in the Pacific
The Battle of Savo Island began on August 8th, 1942, and came to a close on August 9th, 1942. It was a brutal battle of…
Some German Soldiers Did Not Surrender Until Months After the End of WW2
Germany finally capitulated on May 8th, 1945, leaving Europe in ruins, but at peace once again. First, Alfred Jodl prepared the ground by signing the…
After Victory At D-Day, Fierce Fighting In The French Countryside
Following the D-Day landings, the Allies faced a difficult challenge. The countryside of Normandy is made up of bocage – dense terrain full of winding…
March to Surrender: A German Operation in the Dying Days of WWII
WWII did not end with Hitler’s suicide. As the Allies advanced across Germany from east and west, soldiers were attempting to find the safest places…
World War Two – Three of Germany’s Top StuG Aces
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Evan Pinter. With the ongoing popularity of games (most notably World of Tanks), movies and books about…
1st Lieutenant Victor Kandle: Medal of Honor Recipient in WWII
Given that there were 15 other men with him, one might question whether Victor Kandle should be given full credit for the death or capture…
Major General Smedley Butler: This War Hero Was No Fan of War
The excitement of war had no doubt enthralled the young Smedley Butler. He became a US Marine Corps Major General, the highest rank achievable at…
Master Segeant Travis Watkins: MOH for Refusing to Give Up in Korea
How a soldier reacts when he is wounded in war varies from man to man. Some wither and fade away, some fall and await help,…
This Hellish Campaign Has Been Largely Forgotten: The Aleutian Islands During World War II
WWII had some very distinct theaters of war. When people think of the war in the Pacific thoughts, go to the sprawling jungles of Guadalcanal…
British Naval Intelligence: Well Equipped for WW2
At the outbreak of the Second World War, much of the British military were not equipped for dealing with military intelligence. The exception was the…
John D. Bulkeley, Commander of the USS Endicott – A daring attack in WWII
On August 17, 1944, the USS Endicott, captained by Lieutenant Commander John D. Bulkeley, blew up two German ships, using only a single 5” gun.…