LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate War History Online Least Biased due to its focus on military history and absence of contemporary political advocacy. We rate it High for factual reporting, as content aligns with established historical scholarship and presents information in a neutral, informational tone.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
War History Online is a military history publication founded in 2011. According to its About Us page, it focuses on global military history from ancient to modern conflicts. The site states that it aims to provide a comprehensive and unbiased look at military history and publishes articles written by historians and guest contributors. It maintains formal editorial policies, including a fact-checking and corrections policy.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
Ownership details are limited publicly; however, the site appears to operate as a privately managed digital media outlet. Revenue is primarily generated through on-site advertising and sponsored content placements.
Analysis / Bias
War History Online focuses almost exclusively on historical military content rather than contemporary political commentary. Articles are descriptive and informational in tone.
For example, in Military Medals Belonging to World War II Tank Commander Purchased By The Tank Museum, the piece reports on a museum acquisition and includes historical context and sourced quotations without political framing.
Similarly, Biggest Amphibious Invasions in Modern History presents historical overviews of major military operations based on widely accepted accounts. While the tone occasionally includes dramatic phrasing common in historical writing, it does not promote ideological narratives.
Even when referencing modern legislation, such as in American Politicians Pushing to Award Bataan, Attu Veterans the Congressional Gold Medal, coverage remains descriptive and bipartisan, quoting lawmakers without editorial commentary.
There is no evidence of partisan advocacy, loaded political rhetoric, or contemporary ideological promotion. Content is largely historical, museum-related, and educational.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. The outlet primarily publishes historical content rather than political claims.
Overall, we rate War History Online Least Biased due to its focus on military history and absence of contemporary political advocacy. We rate it High for factual reporting, as content aligns with established historical scholarship and presents information in a neutral, informational tone. (D. Van Zandt 02/18/2026)
Source: https://www.warhistoryonline.com/
Last Updated on February 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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