A World War Two Disaster For The Allies: The Destruction of Convoy PQ 17
Naval intelligence and the convoy system were vital to Britain’s survival during WWII. When used together, they saved countless lives and kept supplies flowing between…
The Battle Of Alesia: The Roman Siege That Completed Julius Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul
War History Online presents this Guest Article from by Joseph M. Durante “Gaul comprises three areas…” and “the whole of Gaul was now conquered.” In 58 B.C.…
From The Tank Museum: Porsche And Henschel Turrets
Both turrets used on the Tiger II were designed and built by the Krupp company. So why are they so often called the ‘Porsche’ and…
Long Lost Family Member Is Returned For Burial From The Korean War
The long wait for the Mainhart family of Butler, Pennsylvania is over. The remains of their long lost family member, Army Cpl. James T. Mainhart,…
Looking Forward To Call Of Duty: WWII – Watch The Trailer
The Call of Duty franchise had its hardest year yet in 2016. The futuristic Infinite Warfare sold well, but it was eclipsed by competitors in…
Finsbury Rifles Remembered on 100th Anniversary of Defeat in WWI
April 19 stands as a black day in the history of the Finsbury Rifles. On that day in 1917, 115 men from the Penton Street…
The Story Of Indiana In World War One
In the aftermath of World War I great empires disappeared, borders changed, and the economic repercussions lasted for decades. Between 1914 and 1918 conflict occurred…
Live Grenades And Historical Relics Discovered In Lost WWI Training Tunnels
Army land being cleared for housing at Larkhill, in Wiltshire (UK) has revealed a system of tunnels and trenches used to train troops for WWI.…
The Luftwaffe’s Trial Run – 1937 Bombing of Guernica
The Bombing of Guernica was one of the first aerial raids on defenseless civilians ever to happen. It occurred on April 26th, 1937, in the thick…
Things The Russians Did Right During Operation Barbarossa
In June 1941, Operation Barbarossa began, setting off a bloodbath that was supposed to bring the Soviet Union to its knees. Yet when Adolf Hitler…
Living Legacies: the Real Band of Brothers Vets Who Just Won’t Quit
There are those who merely exist in life, simply going through the motions and completing the average tasks required for another day. Then there are…
American Propaganda in World War II
Wartime relations can cause a country to get down – as we saw in the United States during Vietnam – to a point where a…