When A British Destroyer Rammed a German Cruiser In World War Two
April 8, 1940, two ships found each other off the coast of Norway. One a German heavy cruiser the Admiral Hipper, the other, a British…
Gurkha Lachhiman Gurung, Who Single-Handedly Fought Off At Least 30 Japanese Soldiers
Former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw of the Indian Army once said: “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying…
Transportation equipment reactivated or repurposed for the World War II Homefront
The reactivations by government agencies and firms that purchased inactive equipment in the buildup to or the early years of World War II or the…
When Allies Clashed in the Second World War
WWII was the most destructive event in human history. To face such a challenge, soldiers, and politicians from different nations needed to come together. Only…
Three Ways Germany Weaponized Rockets in World War Two
Hitler and the Nazis were fans of new weapons technology. Germany had been at the forefront of aerial warfare and other important technologies in WWI.…
Mary Edwards Walker: The Only Woman Ever to Be Awarded the Medal of Honor
Mary Edwards Walker lived a life full of excitement and courage, forging paths during a time when feminism was largely unheard of, and the country…
“Hell Roaring Mike”: A Highly Respected American Commander At Sea
Michael Augustine Healy was the first African-American man to command a US ship. He was well known and well respected for his actions off the…
Alvin Cullum York: the Most Decorated Pacifist of the First World War
He was a deeply religious man who abhorred violence and warfare. Despite that, he went on to become the most decorated veteran of WWI. Alvin…
The Shortest Wars In Military History
Though many wars throughout human history have dragged on for years, others ended far sooner. In fact, the results of some of the quickest wars…
The E.A. Stevens: A Ship Ahead of its Time
The 19th century saw an incredible advance in ship designs, from full-rigged wooden ships to enormous iron and steam liners. Progress was achieved through experimentation,…
Building ‘Camp Swampy’ – Missouri military experience helped inspire iconic Beetle Bailey® comic strip
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
Echo of Infamy – The Little Known Second Attack on Pearl Harbor, March 4, 1942
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Thomas D. Pilsch With great solemnity and reverence, America observed the 75th anniversary of the devastating December…