Iran’s February 2026 Hormuz drills revived an old lesson: one mine can flip a standoff into the biggest U.S. surface action since WWII. Photo Credit: Iranian Army/Handout/Anadolu/ Getty Images In…
When people think of World War II, they imagine tanks, rifles, and massive armies clashing across Europe. But one of the most unusual and effective U.S. units fought with none…
As the Winter Olympics return to screens around the world, viewers marvel at blistering speed, split-second decisions, and tactics that feel almost… military. That’s no coincidence. Many of the strategies…
If you look closely at combat photography from the Vietnam War, one unofficial insignia appears more than any other: the Ace of Spades. Tucked into the elastic M1 helmet bands…
The arrival of Santa in a tank may appear unusual for some, but for British tank regiments and their local communities, it’s a tradition that dates back around 100 years.…
War History Online guest writer Geoff Moore has been investigating Lord Horatio Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory. The 104-gun vessel is currently under a 10-year repair program at HMNB Portsmouth, in…
When Christopher Nolan announced his upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, the film world buzzed with the anticipation of a return to grand myth and legend. However, Homer’s ancient tale of…
When Los Angeles burned in January 2025, the frightening part wasn’t just the flames—it was the speed. Red Flag warnings were up, Santa Ana winds were forecast to howl (with…
March 3, 2026, arrives just days after the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was marked at the United Nations, a reminder that borders and security guarantees in…
In the annals of World War II deception, few names are as polarizing as Jasper Maskelyne. A 37-year-old stage magician from a legendary dynasty of British illusionists, Maskelyne joined the…