The Bolo Knife – History, Development And Use Of An Iconic Weapon
Imperial forces around the world, whether they came to the battle with muskets and cannons or machine guns and fighter planes, have come to fear…
Five Fascinating Military Inventions – From The Big Dog Robot To The Humble Email Address
Military technology has a history of experimenting with novel approaches to the development of new methods of attack and defense. Some experiments are driven by…
From The Vikings To WW2, And Beyond – These Are Some Of The World’s Best Battle Reenactments
War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…
These Moving Sites Are Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…
The Tragic Shooting Down Of An Iranian Passenger Jet In 1988, And The Far-Reaching Consequences
In 1988, a US warship shot down an Iranian commercial plane, killing all onboard. The American captain and his crew were hailed as heroes, Scotland…
The Biggest Allied War Cemeteries In Europe
Europe is filled with war cemeteries and memorials commemorating the millions of lives that were lost during both World Wars. These sites have become tourist…
The Lockheed U-2 and the SR-71 Blackbird – Top Secret Spy Planes
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
The Tragic Shooting Down Of An Iranian Passenger Jet In 1988, And The Far-Reaching Consequences
In 1988, a US warship shot down an Iranian commercial plane, killing all onboard. The American captain and his crew were hailed as heroes, Scotland…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For Almost 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy – General James “Mad Dog” Mattis
Often referred to as the General Patton of the modern era, General James “Mad Dog” Mattis once told a group of Iraqi tribal elders “I…
“Behind Enemy Lines” – The Real Story Behind The Film And Why The Pilot Sued 20th Century Fox
He was shot down, hunted, and eluded his enemies by surviving on bugs and worse. Hollywood made a movie, and he sued the movie-makers. Scott…
The Last Samurai: The True History Behind The Film
The Last Samurai is a pretty solid, although underrated film. The action is well done, and the fusion of old and new, as well as…