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 historians provide ...

While often overlooked when it comes to naval warfare, Poland has operated some major machinery on the high seas – including two of the fastest and most heavily armed destroyers of the Second World ...

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Welcome to War History Online’s World War II category, where we delve into the monumental conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century. Here, we explore the causes, major battles, and enduring ...

The US Army has begun fielding its replacement for the 1990s-era M4 Carbine, marking a major step in the evolution of infantry weaponry. Developed under the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program ...

The future King George VI – then known as Prince Albert – served in the First World War, an experience that would later influence his leadership during World War II. As a young naval officer, he ...

Benito Mussolini was one of the world’s major leaders at the onset of the Second World War. Becoming Italy’s prime minister in 1922, he’d sought to grow the country’s influence and power, but as ...

In the midst of the Cold War, the United States came together with countries around the world to research one of the most remote areas of the world: Antarctica. Codenamed Operation Deep Freeze, the ...

The Breda Modello 30 was developed in the late 1920s, at a time when Italy was looking to modernize its military arsenal. It was designed by arms manufacturer Breda Meccanica Bresciana, with the aim ...

Everyone is familiar with the US military’s Ghost Army, artists and architects whose sole job was to deceive the Germans during the Second World War. Their exploits are legendary, as are those of a ...

When you think of post-war rifles that have stood the test of time, the Heckler & Koch G3 immediately comes to mind. Featuring a design that incorporated World War II-era developments with Cold ...