The Battle of Ramillies: One of Marlborough’s Greatest Victories
The Duke of Marlborough was one of the greatest military commanders in British history. His stunning success at the Battle of Ramillies on 23 May…
The Five Flaws of the Brilliant General “Stonewall” Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest tactical commanders in American military history. While his solid determination to hold…
3 Key Phases in the History of the Roman Army
The Roman army is often remembered as a highly professional force, with legionaries in segmented armour organised into centuries for close order combat. In reality, the…
12 Ranks of Roman Military Officers and What They Did
The Roman Empire saw one of the first truly professional armies in history, and became the inspiration for European armies that followed it. Though its…
Starving Their Own Men: Britain’s Epic Supply Failure in the Crimea
The very least a soldier expects when sent on a campaign is to be fed, clothed and given the necessary equipment to carry out their…
7 Famous Knights of the Middle Ages
Medieval knights were among the celebrities of their day – warriors, leaders, and scholars. They became figures of romance and inspiration, giving them a special…
Watch the Battle of the Coral Sea – In Color
From the 4th to 8th May 1942, the Japanese and American fleets in the Pacific made history. For the first time ever, a naval battle…
Marlborough’s March to the Danube & Battle of Blenheim
The Duke of Marlborough is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in British history. Though he is famed for his battlefield successes,…
11 Military Uniforms That Got Soldiers Killed
These days, when we think about dangerous military uniforms we mean shoddily made body armor or badly colored camouflage. But far more disastrous uniforms have…
8 Leaders Whose Commands Got Their Own Men Slaughtered
Death is, sadly, an essential part of war. Unnecessary death is not, yet it remains a constant. Even the most capable commanders sometimes give orders…
8 Military Disasters Brought About by Excessive Conservatism
Recklessness can be a bad thing in a commander, getting the people beneath them killed by an excess of innovation and risk taking. But so…
Disastrous Reconnaissance Failures From Military History – From The Ancient Rome To The Civil War
Few things are more important in war than knowing what is going on. Good intelligence, such as that gathered by the British after cracking the…