The Spencer Repeating Rifle Saved ‘A Thousand Lives’ During the Battle of Hoover’s Gap
When the Spencer Repeating Rifle was first recommended to the US Department of War, it was turned away due to the notion it would be…
The Success of George H. Thomas’ Union Soldiers During the American Civil War
The two most famous Union generals of the American Civil War are William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant. One other name that should be…
Revolutionary War-Era Muskets Found Intact in Florida Shipwreck
Three largely intact muskets dating back to the Revolutionary War have been discovered off the Florida coast. They’ve since been cleaned by conservators with the…
The Sinking of the USS Housatonic was a Turning Point in Naval Warfare
The US Navy has existed longer than the country itself. The branch was established in August 1775 and re-established in 1794 during the French Revolution.…
John Clem: The Youngest Noncommissioned Officer in US Army History
When the American Civil War broke out in April 1861, it was an all-hands-on-deck situation for the Union and Confederate armies. All men of fighting…
Mary Edwards Walker: The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor
Today, about a third of all American doctors are female, and women make up 14 percent of all active-duty US military members. This represents a…
Legendary Battles That Would Make Outstanding Films
War movies have been popular for as long as films have existed. As a result, some of the more popular subjects have been completely exhausted.…
These Female Spies of the American Civil War Have Some Incredible Stories To Share
During the Civil War, most American males were involved in the battle in some way. But there were also several women who were very important…
8 Fierce Historical Military Figures Most People Haven’t Heard About
History is filled with so many fierce fighters that it’s not surprising some have been largely forgotten following their service. Here are eight of the…
The Interesting History of Wartime Counterfeiting
There has never been a time in history when war wasn’t costly. Of course, it’s costly in terms of death and destruction, but it’s also…
Rose O’Neal: The Confederate Spy Who Drowned Because Of Her Dress And A Pile Of Gold
While the Civil War was fought between the North and South, a person’s geographic location did not necessarily determine the side one took. Rose O’Neal…
The Evolution of Sea Mines and Their Impact on War
Sea mines are some of the most terrifying and destructive weapons at a navy’s disposal. Capable of wreaking havoc on fleets, they’re a staple of…