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    Great Military Deceptions of World War Two

    • World War 2
    Jul 29, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    Military intelligence was vital to the Second World War. Trickery abounded, as commanders tried to deceive opponents about their plans. Tricking Rommel at Alamein Intelligence…

    British Naval Intelligence: Well Equipped for WW2 But Often Lacking Material

    • World War 2
    • Military Vehicles
    Jul 29, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    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

    • World War 2
    Jul 29, 2017 Gabe Christy

    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.…

    The RAF and the Luftwaffe: Different Ways They Approached WWII

    • World War 2
    • Military Vehicles
    Jul 29, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    One of the most crucial conflicts of the Second World War was between the air forces of Britain and Germany. The Royal Air Force (RAF)…

    Fake Pipes and Mixed Signals: Military Intelligence in North Africa in WWII

    • World War 2
    Jul 29, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    The North African campaigns of the Second World War are remembered for their tank battles, vast deserts, and colorful commanders. One of the most critical…

    Civil Wars That Shaped Our The History Of Our World

    • History
    Jul 29, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    Civil wars are often the most bloody and hardest fought conflicts. They have shaped the world as we know it. Caesar’s Civil War In 49…

    Kelley Shoemaker: Paratrooper during the Vietnam War

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    • Vietnam War
    Jul 29, 2017 Jeremy Amick

    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…

    Respect Is Demanded At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier (Watch)

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    Jul 28, 2017 Joris Nieuwint

    The Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, U.S.A. was first built in 1921. Its purpose was and still is to…

    Lt. Gen Wainwright, Prisoner Of War, Who Was Awarded the Medal of Honor in WW2

    • Military Vehicles
    • World War 2
    Jul 28, 2017 Jeff Edwards

    Being captured by the Japanese during the early days of WWII meant facing years of grueling conditions, torture, and starvation.  Also, many were cut off…

    The Hannibalic War would make an Excellent Movie

    • Ancient History
    Jul 28, 2017 William Mclaughlin

    There are an infinite number of great stories to be found in history. Fantasy tales such as the hit series, Game of Thrones, can be…

    General Jan Smuts: Fighting Snobbery and Germany in East Africa in WWI

    • World War 1
    Jul 28, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    As a South African officer in the British Army of World War One, General Jan Smuts struggled against prejudice as much as he did against…

    The U-Boat War: A Vital and Misjudged Part of WWII

    • World War 2
    • Military Vehicles
    Jul 28, 2017 Andrew Knighton

    The Battle of the Atlantic was a vital arena of the Second World War. A protracted campaign that lasted for most of the war, German…

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