The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh: The Last Pitched Battle Between England & Scotland
On September 10, 1547, the national armies of England and Scotland fought in a pitched battle at Pinkie Cleugh. Though no one knew it at the…
The Battle of Flodden: The Largest Battle Fought Between England and Scotland
Until their unification in the 17th century, England and Scotland had a long history of war against each other. The greatest battle of these conflicts…
The Battle of Bosworth Field: How Richard III Lost His Kingdom & His Life
The Battle of Bosworth Field was fought on the 22nd of August 1485 outside the small town of Market Bosworth, England. It was one of…
WW2 “Sweetheart Grips” Surprisingly Few People Know About Them
The personalization of equipment goes back for centuries. The Greeks often had to supply their own armor so they usually added ridged elements that simulated…
1860: The First U.S. Navy Submarine: “Alligator”
Submarines did not become common in naval forces around the world until the 20th century. But one did exist in 1860s America during the Civil War–the…
Pedro de Lara: From Powerful To Penniless
A man in the midst of a mid-life crisis is not a pretty sight. His mood can trigger all kinds of ill-advised behavior and foolish…
Defying His King: How The Battle Of Arsuf Was Won
Defying a king is no way to win medals, approval, or an invitation to court. Under certain kings of England, defiance could lead to time…
“Glowing” Wounds: Why Civil War Soldiers Had Injuries That Shone
Using insects – primarily maggots – to treat burns and wounds is a recognized, valid therapy. It is still used today to “debride” (clean) everything…
Most Extraordinary Footage Captures the Famous Confederate Battle Cry – The Rebel Yell
History has shown that a battle cry can be a powerful weapon. Not only does it create a feeling of unity among the ones performing…
Banastre Tarleton – The Most Feared & Hated Man in Revolutionary America
The American Revolutionary War saw many bitter fights and acts of cruelty. Of all its actors, none were crueler than the British cavalry commander, Sir…
The First Gunslinger: The Lone Gunman at Orleans
At the Siege of Orleans in 1429, in yet another brutal phase of the Hundred Year’s War, the English suffered a major blow to their…
Strange but True: Former Russian Officer Was One of the Union’s Great Leaders in the Civil War
Ivan Turchaninov was born in 1822 in the Don River region of southern Russia, and graduated in 1841 from the Imperial Military School in St.…