War History Online / Clare Fitzgerald

War History Online

I joined Hive Media Group's Timera portfolio as a Writer in May 2021, and have since been promoted to Editor. One of the websites I contribute to is War History Online, which focuses on military events dating back from the Persian Gulf War. Other content posted to the site includes war- and military-related news, as well as other related content.

Along with writing and editing, I aid in War History Online's SEO and social media strategy, to promote the site's growth on search engines and other platforms.

A full list of articles can be found on my author's page.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 28th February 2023

Stanley Kubrick Was the Mastermind Behind These War Movie Classics

Stanley Kubrick was a talented, yet controversial, Hollywood figure. Best known for directing such classics as The Shining (1980), A Clockwork Orange (1971) and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), he knew how to bring engaging screenplays to the big screen. What many might not realize, however, is that Kubrick also directed a handful of war movies, all of which have gone on to become classics within the genre.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 24th January 2023

The Biggest Battle on Somali Soil Since 'Black Hawk Down' Took Place Between New Jersey Guardsmen and Militants

In September 2019, members of the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 102nd Cavalry Regiment took on a group of al-Shabaab militants who launched an attack on Baledogle Military Airfield. The battle was the largest between US forces and the Somalian branch of al-Qaeda since Operation Gothic Serpent in 1993, and was seen as an exemplary example of “discipline and bravery.”

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 6th December 2022

Here's What Happened to the 9 Battleships Moored at Pearl Harbor

Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, nine American ships were moored off of Ford Island, to deter Japan from its imperialistic ambitions. Known as Battleship Row, they varied in age, armaments and service history, and each was manned by dedicated crewmen, many of whom lost their lives on December 7, 1941.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 1st November 2022

The Dark Legacy of the Carnage at Mỹ Lai and the Heroic Actions of Hugh Thompson Jr.

The Vietnam War saw the US military employ a number of controversial tactics in the name of protecting the American public. One of the worst incidents to occur during this time was the Mỹ Lai Massacre on March 16, 1968, which saw US Army personnel slaughter hundreds of innocent Vietnamese civilians. The death toll might have risen even higher, if it hadn’t been for the bravery of Chief Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson Jr. and his helicopter crew.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 10th August 2022

The Military Masterpiece Behind the Largest Tank Battle of the First Gulf War - Battle of Norfolk

The First Gulf War consisted of a number of fierce battles between the Iraqi and coalition forces. The first phase of the conflict, dubbed Operation Desert Shield, involved building up a strong enough force to fight against the Iraqis, while the second, known as Operation Desert Storm, involved brutal air and ground campaigns.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 26th May 2022

[Exclusive Interview] Lt. Gen. Larry Jordan on His Military Career and the Service of African-Americans in WWI

The US military has a long and complicated history when it comes to the treatment of minorities within its ranks. While things have certainly improved, it’s important to remember the struggles many faced while fighting for their country. This is especially true of African-Americans during the First World War.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 28th April 2022

British Tank Crew Survived Being Stuck in No Man's Land for Three Days

The Third Battle of Ypres – better known as the Battle of Passchendaele – is famous for the difficult conditions the British had to contend with when fighting against the German forces in Belgium. Weeks of unrelenting rain turned the battlefield into a muddy swamp, meaning both tanks and servicemen alike had difficulty making advances.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 25th March 2022

Chesty Puller: The Most Decorated Marine in US History

Chesty Puller is a name synonymous with the US Marine Corps. The most decorated Marine in the service’s history, he served during three wars and two counterinsurgency campaigns. He’s a topic of legend, and despite passing away in 1971 is still spoken about by new recruits and veterans alike.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 11th March 2022

R. Lee Ermey's Experience in the Marine Corps Influenced His Acting Career

R. Lee Ermey may best be known for playing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, but he was also a real-life Marine who served in Vietnam and on Okinawa. Outside of his military and acting careers, he spent his time supporting active service members.