Christine Granville: One of the Early Leaders of Female Special Ops Agents
Born Krystyna Skarbek in Poland, Christine Granville became one of the most important early female players in the British Special Ops. Working in Nazi-occupied Poland…
Charles the Bold, Burgundy’s Flawed Reforming Warlord
Charles the Bold was a man who could have changed the face of Europe. Inheriting the Valois duchy of Burgundy in 1467, he was one…
Hacksaw Ridge, Desmond Doss, And The Battle Of Okinawa
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Kaya Johnson The Battle of Okinawa is considered to be one of the bloodiest battles of the…
The Naval Action at Gallipoli: So Little Achieved at So Much Cost
The Gallipoli Campaign is remembered mostly for the disastrous failure of the infantry landings. Huge numbers of British and colonial troops were lost in a…
The Story Of Master Gunnery Sergeant Paul Crook – By Tammy Watson
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Tammy Watson According to my parents and to the history books that proved to be the proverbial…
How Napoleon Bonaparte Changed His World, And Ours
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most influential figures in European history. Two hundred years after his short-lived Empire collapsed, the world continues to be…
Breathtaking Portraits Of British Soldiery From Professional Photographer Rory Lewis
War History Online is proud to present this guest piece showcasing the work of Rory Lewis Many photographers over the years have discovered that a…
“Allies Are a Tiresome Lot: The British Army in Italy in the First World War” – Review by Chris Buckham
As part of their Wolverhampton Military Studies program, Helion has published this interesting study of the experiences and undertakings of the British Army deployed to…
General James “Jumpin Jim” Gavin – WWII Airborne Division
James Maurice “Jumpin’ Jim” Gavin was the youngest lieutenant-general in the US Army ever, and the only general to make four combat airborne jumps in…
Shell Shock: A Horrifying Side-Effect of the First World War
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…
Captain Albert Jacka – The First Australian VC In World War One
By Guest Blogger James Maloney Albert Jacka was the first Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during the First World War. As a result he…
Ypres Menin Gate 90th Anniversary, A Very Special Ceremony
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) marked the 90th anniversary of the Menin Gate’s unveiling, and dedication with a special ceremony at 11 am on…