Battle of Busan Perimeter, The First Major Conflict In The Korean War
Busan Perimeter The Battle of Busan Perimeter took place in the fall of 1950 and was one of the first major conflicts of the Korean…
These are some of the most famous warhorses in military history
Since mankind first learned to ride horses, we have been riding them into battle. Some war horses have been particularly beloved and famous, thanks to…
Great Disasters of the First World War
The First World War is regarded by many with horror. Ill-considered tactics, stubborn persistence, and a lack of understanding of how war was changing led…
Great Wartime Medics from Military History
Amid the destruction of war, it is easy to forget those who save lives rather than taking them. The work of wartime medics is vital…
Non-Weapon Technologies That Transformed Warfare
Technology changes warfare. It creates new opportunities and challenges for military commanders. Not all that technology is military in form. The Stirrup It is not…
The 1st Duke of Marlborough: Maybe The Biggest Ego In Military History
The Duke of Marlborough has a reputation as one of the greatest commanders in British and even world history. A son of minor gentry he…
Outnumbered And With Taliban Overrunning The Base, Clinton Romesha Was Awarded MoH At The Battle Of Kamdesh
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 Weapons Caused The Deaths Of The Soldiers Who Used Them
Throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, military technology has advanced considerably. Along the way, that evolution has taken some disastrous turns, particularly several weapons which proved…
Crazy Impractical German Inventions from World War Two
During WWII, scientists and inventors on both sides of the conflict raced to develop new and terrifying weapons that might tilt the balance in their…
These Video Games Owe Their Success To The Wars Of The Past
The modern games market has never been more diverse, offering a huge variety of titles in a wide range of genres. Many games offer pure…
The Allies’ Secret Mustard Gas Cargo Made the Attack on Bari an Even Worse Disaster
On December 2, 1943, Germany launched an air attack on the Italian town of Bari on the Adriatic coast. The town was important strategically as…
The Amazing Legacy of the Legendary F-16 Falcon – An American Icon
For many modern Americans, General Dynamic’s F-16 Fighting Falcon is the most iconic fighter jet of the United States military. The plane has been in…