Facts About the Armistice That Put an End to World War I
Nov 11, 2024 · Celebrating the signing of the Armistice at the Place de l’Opera, in Paris, France, 1918.(Photo Credit: J. Jay Hirz / Archive Photos / Getty Images) About a month prior to the …
The Real-Life Men Behind the Characters of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’
Dec 22, 2022 · SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022-present) premiered on BBC One in October 2022. The six-part miniseries centers around the creation of the British Army’s Special Air Service (SAS) …
How Many 5 Star Generals Are There? Nine: A List of 5 Star …
Jul 26, 2022 · Insignia used by US generals and admirals of the OF-10 rank. (Photo Credit: Ipankonin / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain) Born out of necessity during World War II, …
Military History & War News | War History Online
Established in 2011, War History Online is a comprehensive resource for those interested in military history and the latest war news from around the world. Our team of experienced …
On Christmas Eve 1944, American and German ... - WAR HISTORY …
Dec 9, 2023 · German soldiers advancing in the Belgium-Luxembourg sector during the Battle of the Bulge, 1945. (Photo Credit: Bettmann / Getty Images) The Battle of the Bulge, occurring …
The SAS in World War II : A Force to be Reckoned With
Apr 19, 2019 · A New Kind of Unit. The concept behind the SAS was first developed by Colonel David Stirling. Serving in North Africa in the early days of the war, Stirling had observed the …
What Led to Japan's Surrender At the End of WWII?
Apr 15, 2024 · Ruins of Hiroshima following the atomic bombing, 1945. (Photo Credit: Universal History Archive / Universal Images Group / Getty Images) Two key events that led to Japan’s …
The Weapons They Carried: WWII Infantry Weapons That Were …
Feb 5, 2018 · Cheaper and faster to make than the Soviet Union’s previous sub-machine gun, the PPD-40, the PPSh-41 was also more accurate. And with whole companies being equipped …
From Quilted Cloth to Full Steel Plate - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
Jun 17, 2016 · The shape of Cuir bouilli armor was usually similar to pieces of plate armor. A soldier might have arm or leg guards made from leather, or a plate protecting his chest. Pieces …
The Devastating Invasion That Kicked Off the Second World War
September 1, 2024, marks the 85th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland – and the beginning of the Second World War. Beginning with assaults from the water and on land, and …