Born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1920, Everett Frederick Larson was one of thousands of young Connecticans who answered their country’s call to service during World War II. In January 1942, Larson enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and, several months later, participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign, a major offensive by the Allied... Read More| Today in Connecticut History
How Canada’s Second World War rationing was done by the book| Legion Magazine
Taylor Downing reviews the latest film and television releases.| The Past
Continuing our series on Imperial Germany’s Great War allies, Graham Goodlad reveals how defeat led to the end of an empire.| The Past
The historian and broadcaster on the weapons that changed the world, and why 1917 may be his favourite war film.| The Past
REVIEW BY GRAHAM GOODLAD The Supermarine Spitfire has received more attention in print than almost any other aircraft in history, but relatively little has been written about the life of its designer,| The Past
REVIEW BY CALUM HENDERSON When Tim Bouverie’s first book Appeasing Hitler appeared in 2019, it was generally considered to be something of a stunning debut: an eloquent and well-researched history of one| The Past
REVIEW BY NICK HEWITT Historian and broadcaster Tessa Dunlop has energetically breathed life into the ‘history in a hundred’ format with her enthralling new book, which should be essential reading not just| The Past
REVIEW BY DAVID PORTER In January 1945, the Red Army launched a powerful operation that was intended to go all the way to Berlin. The Vistula–Oder Offensive, as it was known, is| The Past
MHM’s round-up of the latest military history releases.| The Past
Put your military history knowledge to the test with our competition| The Past
A rare fragment of body armour from the Late Bronze Age has been found in the Czech Republic. The discovery was made in 2023 in Moravia – the exact location remains secret| The Past
Underwater archaeological investigations have located the missing bow of the USS New Orleans in the Solomon Islands’ Iron Bottom Sound. The US Navy cruiser was heavily damaged during the Battle of Tassafaronga| The Past
A temporary marching camp used by the Roman military has been discovered near the village of Hoog Buurlo in the Veluwe region of the Netherlands. The research was carried out by ‘Constructing| The Past
Archaeologists in western Pennsylvania have identified the site of a tragic episode during the North American conflict known as the French and Indian War (1754-1763). On the evening of 12 November 1758,| The Past
The 19th century was when British military art came of age. War was still, in Winston Churchill’s words, ‘cruel and magnificent’ – rather than ‘cruel and squalid’, as it was soon to| The Past
Eight of Norfolk’s First World War pillboxes have been awarded Grade II- listed status by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, on the advice of Historic England. Among the first pillboxes| The Past
With Marc DeSantis| the-past.com
Derek Peterson— During his eight years in power (1971–79), Ugandan president Idi Amin faced overwhelming economic headwinds and serious political opposition. Predicting the downfall of his government became a favorite... READ MORE The post Idi Amin’s Uganda: Life on the Front Lines appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
The legacy of Robert Hampton Gray The post A Formidable Pilot appeared first on Legion Magazine.| Legion Magazine
My next major book, Those Who Have the Courage, the history of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps and predecessor forces, is being released on 3 April by my publishers, Oratia Books. At 648 pages and 350,000-odd words backed by 3,320 endnotes it’s the largest book I have written. It is also my 64th book. … More Those who have the courage| Matthew Wright
I think about Crusades a lot because that’s my job. I also think about them a lot because, well, there were a lot of them – which is pretty wild when you consider they didn’t exist as a pheno…| Going Medieval
Recent events have turned public attention to the previously obscure Militia Act of 1903 and the even more obscure historians and political scientists interested in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century insurrection law. President Donald Trump claimed that the measure vests him with the power to federalize members of the California National Guard to curb what he claims … Read More Read More The post The Militia Act of 1903 in Historical Context appeared first on The Journal of the Civil War Era.| The Journal of the Civil War Era
20 years ago, Canada joined the international fight against Islamic State militants.| Legion Magazine
By Don Hollway In November 1455 a most extraordinary ecclesiastical court convened in the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris at the behest of the French Inquisition. Read more The post Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orleans appeared first on Warfare History Network.| Warfare History Network
By Mason B. Webb In the heart of Pennsylvania, not far from the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg, stands the U.S. Read more The post Celebrating U.S. Army History appeared first on Warfare History Network.| Warfare History Network
Guy D. Middleton, Newcastle University and Durham University 15 July 2025 | PDF: http://issforum.org/to/RE133 | Website: rjissf.org | X: @HDiplo Editor: Diane Labrosse Commissioning Editor: Daniel R.| H-Diplo|RJISSF
The pulse of America now is so much different from the time of the Vietnam War. John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford were all WWII naval officers. The... READ MORE The post The Pulse of America: 50 Years since the Vietnam War by Frank McAdams appeared first on University Press of Kansas.| University Press of Kansas
Travis Glasson— This year marks the beginning of a series of 250th anniversaries of the events of the American Revolution. These anniversaries, which will spool out against the backdrop of... READ MORE| Yale University Press
It's time for another episode in our On Writing series. Host Michael Neiberg is joined in the studio by Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum. Tim emphasizes the importance of making history accessible to the public, which involves finding compelling ways to tell stories and connect with readers. Their discussion covers Cook's latest book, "The Good Allies," which explores the relationship between Canada and the United States during World War II. Cook highlights the challen...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
With the invasion of Poland in 1939, Nazi Germany set the stage for conflict and strife that has repercussions to this day. Jadwiga Biskupska is an expert on Poland under Nazi occupation and she joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss the intricate relationship between Poland's historical memory and its contemporary identity. Their discussion particularly focuses on the impact of World War II on Polish national identity, the complexities of remembering the war under the shadow of communi...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Last week, the U.S. Army War College welcomed Sir Hew Strachan, a distinguished British military historian and accomplished author. He graciously took the time to sit down with Michael Neiberg in the studio for another episode of our "On Writing" series. During their conversation, Sir Hew shared his journey to becoming one of the foremost experts on the First World War. They explored the significance of historical perspective in contemporary analysis, delved into his extensive studies of Clau...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Ten days after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz was named commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT). He was quickly promoted to admiral, and his demonstrated leadership and strategic thought are worthy of in-depth study. Trent Hone has done just that, and his recent book, Mastering the Art of Command: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Victory in the Pacific, is an outstanding read about a fascinating military leader. Trent joins our ed...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Understanding the history, or perhaps more importantly, the treatment of history in China, is a critical skill for anyone seeking greater comprehension of the national security arena. Stephen Platt has spent a great deal of his career as a historian and author studying events like the Taiping Civil War and the Opium War in the nineteenth century. During his time researching these topics, he acquired an excellent understanding of culture and history in China, as seen by both the people and the...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
There are plenty of studies of armies at war or in pre-war periods as preparations were made for conflict, but the study of post-war armies, specifically the U.S. Army, is far less complete. Fortunately, we happen to know Brian Linn, a renowned scholar of the U.S. Army as an institution and the author of Real Soldiering: The US Army in the Aftermath of War, 1815–1980, and he's in the studio to discuss his body of research. He joins Editor-in-Chief J.P. Clark for a comprehensive conversation...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
It's time for another episode of On Writing with Michael Neiberg. For this conversation, Michael is joined by Rana Mitter, author of China’s Good War: How World War II is Shaping a New Nationalism. Their discussion took place in the heart of London on a warm June afternoon at the British Academy, complete with all the background noises of the bustling city. Rana explains how China is shaping the modern narrative and memory through the reinvention of its role in World War II. An often overlo...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
In June 1916, while the horrors of the Great War in Europe remained an ocean away, President Woodrow Wilson confronted a more immediate threat along the United States’ border with Mexi…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1952, President Harry S. Truman journeyed to Groton, Connecticut to dedicate the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus. The keel-laying ceremony took place…| Today in Connecticut History
Among the first books I read, when around five years of age, were some written by my great uncle, Charles Frye Haywood, after whom I am named. He was a lawyer in Lynn, Massachusetts, but his life’s interest was men and events related to Colonial times, especially sailing vessels. This is no surprise, perhaps, given| The Worthy House • Towards A Politics of Future Past -
To commemorate VJ Day, Conservation Officer Ana Flynn shares the story of her grandpa Harry Gregory and the long, long road home from Burma. For most, the Second World War ended on 8 May 1945 with VE Day. For my… Read more The post The Forgotten War first appeared on Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Blog.| Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Blog
Today in 1781 marked the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary War. General George Washington of the Continental Army and Comte de Rochambeau of the French Army met at the elegant home o…| Today in Connecticut History
Back in the old days—the 1970s—when I worked in advertising and was tuned into the marketing tactics that captured the hearts and minds of consumers,| University Press of Kansas
During the American Revolution, the western Connecticut town of Danbury served as a critical supply depot for Continental Army troops stationed in New England and the strategically important…| Today in Connecticut History
In the classic 1970s Irish Republican Army anthem “My Little Armalite,” the lyrics include “Well the army came to visit me, ’twas in the early hours / With Saladins and Saracens and Ferret armored cars.” One wonders why would the British, back when there still was an England, name their military equipment after the Kurdish […] The post The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin (Jonathan Phillips) first appeared on The Worthy House • Towards A Politics of Future Past.| The Worthy House • Towards A Politics of Future Past
Every so often, some cretin threatens me on X, formerly known as Twitter. These soyboy types tend to lead by saying I appear weak and fragile. I doubt I would lose a physical fight, certainly against these degenerate specimens, even though it has been many years since I actually fought. I may be aging, but| The Worthy House • Towards A Politics of Future Past -
The Commission on Chaplains, 1939-1968 The Methodist Commission on Chaplains in World War II The Methodist Commission on Chaplains after World War II The Methodist Church came into existence in 193…| Mitchell Lewis
I have long been fascinated by the wars between the European settlers of America and those whom they conquered and displaced, the American Indians. I grew up near a famous battlefield memorial of those wars; maybe that is the reason I have often wondered why it is that in North America, unlike in other conquered| The Worthy House • Towards A Politics of Future Past -
Timothy Garton Ash— As our small group of European experts stood with President George W. Bush on the Truman balcony of the White House one fine May day in 2001,... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Snapshots of Canada’s Past: History is more than just words on a screen or from a textbook; this series is a thematic look back at Canadian history through visual imagery. A man stands before the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme in Arras, France. [Source] November 11th, 2018 at 11:00am marks the 100th … Continue reading The Great War: 100 Years Later (Then and Now)| All About Canadian History
The Welland Historical Museum has a new, interactive shipwreck exhibit about the HMS General Hunter. The British Royal Navy 10-gun brig (built in 1806) played an active role in the War of 1812, including in the capture of Detroit and the pivotal Battle of Lake Erie, where it was captured by the Americans. The General … Continue reading On Exhibit: The HMS General Hunter| All About Canadian History
Return to Vimy, Denis McCready, provided by the National Film Board of Canada. “This is the first time the NFB has colourized its own archives for a film project, shedding unprecedented light on the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) film collection.” Sick of hearing about Vimy Ridge? Too bad! I found this great nine minute film … Continue reading Return to Vimy: Resource for Teachers| All About Canadian History
For Remembrance Day this year, I thought I would change things up and take a look at a couple of primary sources to see how three newspapers from Toronto described the end of World War I and II. For those interested in more traditional posts, please check out Armistice Day, The End of World War … Continue reading Three Takes on the Ends of War| All About Canadian History
A Canadian soldier at the Battle of Ortona. December 1943. [Source: Canada at War] The Canadian Forces faced one of their toughest battles during World War II during December 1943. Their goal? Capt…| All About Canadian History
My heart dropped when I received word recently that Homer Finley had died. As the last surviving member of the 1st Marine War Dog Platoon, he was a living link to the earliest days of our nation’s military working dog program. At the time he served, he was part of an experimental, unproven initiative. “Many […] The post Remembering WWII Marine handler Homer Finley appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA
Nope. We don’t “got” ghosts. Ever since I covered the interpretation of the Kelvedon Hatch nuclear bunker I’ve been meaning to go back and watch the predictably terrible ‘Most Hau…| The BS Historian
Soldiers of Oxfordshire explores the fascinating history of war comics via the colourful archives of War Picture Library and Battle Picture Weekly Britain has a long history of publishing comics, stretching back over 130 years. Amidst this multi-faceted story, it...| Museum Crush
Contrary to some historians’ arguments, my research of the Eagle Squadrons—based on interviews and questionnaires from its members, their diaries, memoirs, letters, and personnel records—concluded …| Reflections on War & Society
Historically, the movement of people has always spread disease. We are taught as children about the Black Death that killed a one third of Europe’s population. Those initial introductions to the de…| Reflections on War & Society
The flag version of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces cap badge (Wikimedia) In 2019 Ukraine’s Special Operations Command officially adopted a new unit patch featuring the head of a wolf with …| The BS Historian
I’ve just come across this cool piece of art on Facebook (I like the use of the memento mori as used on period headstones) with the following Revolutionary War quote above it; “…the shi…| The BS Historian
