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He was shot, bayoneted, beaten, left for dead, but recovered & lived to be 98 years of age. Revolutionary War hero Samuel Whittemore

The Revolutionary War, or the War of American Independence if you’re not American, was full of awe-inspiring stories of bravery and daring. Ardent patriots stood…

Battles Where the Terrain was Decisive

Andrew Knighton

Whether used well by a skilled commander or ignored by a disastrous one, terrain can play a huge part in deciding the outcome of battles,…

The Equipment of the Samurai – Fearsome Warriors Armed to the Teeth

Samurai were the elite warriors of feudal Japan; as dominant as knights were in Europe. Their equipment was as much a display of their status…

When one man attacked the USA with his militia – Pancho Villa

In 1916 WWI was ravaging Europe. Neutral countries were on edge, striving to stay out of the conflict. Then the southern border of the United…

In Feudal Japan, This Ambitious Warlord Rose To Blood-Soaked Victory, Then Was Betrayed

Andrew Knighton

During the 16th century, Japan was politically fragmented. Warlords fought for control of local provinces. The weak government of the shogun could not maintain the…

Outnumbered & With Taliban Overrunning the Base, Clinton Romesha Was Awarded MoH at the Battle of Kamdesh

Jeff Edwards

The Battle of Kamdesh would be one of the costliest battles for the Americans of the entire Afghanistan conflict as it saw an American outpost…

These Technological Innovations Transformed The History Of Handheld Firearms

Since they first appeared in the 14th century, handheld guns have been through many changes. These are some of the key technological developments that brought…

It May Be Surprising To Learn That These Countries Are Still At War

Shahan Russell

North & South Korea When WWII ended, Korea was divided. The Soviets controlled the area north of the 38th parallel, while the US controlled south…

Although Steel Ruled The Waves, Wooden Boats Still Found A Place In WWII

The Second World War saw the advent of modern warfare. Navy fleets began using steel and aluminum aircraft to strike at one another. Submarines patrolled…

Medal of Honor: The Man War Couldn’t Kill, Jumps On Two Grenades, Falls Out of An Airplane. Survives

Jeff Edwards

For many young people, the outbreak of the greatest War this planet had ever seen would come just a little too early for them to…

A Game-Changing Medieval Siege

Civil wars and revolts were common in medieval England. Without elections to decide between opposing leaders and policies, violence became the answer. As in modern…

Against All Odds – When United States Revenue Cutter Eagle Defended Itself For Three Days

Gabe Christy

On October 11, 1814, the town of Riverhead, on Long Island, erupted with the sound of cannon fire. Iron balls whistled over the cliffs on…