Starving Their Own Men: Britain’s Epic Supply Failure in the Crimea
The very least a soldier expects when sent on a campaign is to be fed, clothed and given the necessary equipment to carry out their…
The Dramatic British Opium Wars Which Changed The Course Of History
Many people have heard something about the British Opium Wars (1839-1860) in passing. Perhaps in a college history class, but the details are vague. Or…
A Look At The Royal Navy Through Three Sea Songs
Sailors have always been happy singing, whether to make the day go faster or keep the work going steady. The Royal Navy banned the use…
Devastating Surprise Attacks In Military History
In War, surprise attacks, traps and ambushes can help to even the odds in an otherwise uneven fight. Guerrilla fighters can cause terrible damage both…
Marcus Luttrell – Lone Survivor of One of the Bloodiest Days in the History of the SEALs
It was the single deadliest mission in Afghanistan for US Navy SEALs. Only one would live to tell the tale, and he survived only because a…
The Pressing of American Seamen And The War of 1812
Imagine yourself as an American sailor; the year is 1804. You are 30 years old, born in 1774, and have spent most of your adult…
The Dutch Terrorized the Philippines in 1600 Before Circumnavigating the World
In 1600, two Dutch ships terrorized the Philippines. They then went on to become the fourth group of Europeans to circumnavigate the world. This is…
Glorieta Pass, The Defining Civil War Battle Which Was Called The Gettysburg Of The West
The U.S. Civil War’s leading contenders were, of course, the Union, made up of the Northern states, and the Confederacy, made up of the Southern…
The History of the Samurai: The Powerful Warriors Of Old Japan
For centuries, samurai warriors dominated the history of Japan. Here are the key stages in that dominance. Heian Period, 794-1192 AD The Heian period witnessed…
Project Stargate: Researching Psychic Phenomena in the US Military
Most people know Stargate as the name of a popular SciFi TV series. It has another, almost darker meaning, however. Beginning in the 1970s, the…
Essential Facts: Four Of The Deadliest Battles of the 20th Century
The books of history are filled with stories of wars. History speaks itself for the fact that we have failed at avoiding wars from ancient…
How HMS Speedy Captured The El Gamo, Which Was 3 Times Her Size & Had 5 Times Her Crew
On March 28th, 1800, a Scottish aristocrat took command of the small Brig-Sloop HMS Speedy, based at Port Mahon. The Scotsman, Thomas Cochrane, was an…