Four British Intelligence Agents of World War Two and Their Very Different Civilian Lives
In the early stages of WWII, Britain had to hastily improve its capacity to make war. It included recruiting skilled professionals to previously neglected military…
Massive Machines and Implements of War on the Battlefields of WWI
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from John Tuttle WWI erupted following the assassination on June 28, 1914, of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his…
“It all happened so fast” – Army veteran shares story of WWII service, Central Missouri Honor Flight
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…
Three Great August Events at the National World War I Museum and Memorial
Living the Great War The free weekend event Living the Great War featuring living historians, educational programs and replica World War I aircraft, a hands-on…
Chaos In The Aftermath Of World War One: The German Revolution: 1918-1919
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Joseph M. Durante The German Revolution occurred shortly after World War I and included all the…
Hitler’s Island War – The Men who Fought for Leros – by Julie Peakman
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Julie Peakman In November 1943, a vicious battle took place on the little-known island of Leros in Greece. Along with…
The Civil War Photographer that Time Forgot: Alexander Gardner
When people remember famous Civil War photographers, they think of one name in particular; and “Alexander Gardner” is not it. However, a significant number of…
Maynard Smith: Awarded the Medal of Honor And Then Demoted in WW2
It is perhaps a tale that Veterans of the United States Air Force are more familiar with, the story of “Airman Snuffy.” Given a choice…
Fog Of War – Often, the Allies Couldn’t Tell if Bombing Campaigns Were Working
Destructive bombing raids against Germany were a vital part of World War Two. They let the Allies lash out against the Nazi war machine long…
21-Year-Old Bomber Pilot Who Died Saving His Comrades in WWII
On the night of May 30, 1942, Britain launched its largest bombing raid so far in World War Two. Of the 1,047 bombers that flew,…
Two Childhood Friends Helped Found an Elite WW2 Unit Then Died on the Same Day, Hundreds of Miles Apart
Founded in 1940 during the difficult days of the Second World War, the Small Scale Raiding Force was an elite British naval unit. The predecessor…
“The Battles of Batdorf” – Career Of Late National Guard Colonel Characterized By Political Strife
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and author of the upcoming Arcadia Publishing release…