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When His Handler Was Killed, This Heroic War Dog Died Of A Broken Heart The Same Day

Jeff Edwards

It is a story that almost seems too sensational to be true, but many who have known the loyalty of a dog might not doubt it…

Solid as a Rock: Holding Gibraltar Against All The Odds

Gibraltar is a small place, but it is full of history. Its total area is only 2.6 square miles, and this tiny landscape is dominated by…

Frank H. Newcomb – Hero of Cardenas

Gabe Christy

“I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for me to…

The Day The Serbs Did The Impossible And Shot Down An F-117 Nighthawk

Shahan Russell

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was a stealth fighter that was so advanced for its time that it remained a secret for a long time. What…

Retreat Doesn’t Alway Mean Defeat – Epic Retreats Of Military History

Andrew Knighton

Can a retreat ever be considered a success? Most are a sign of failure, as armies pull back from the objectives they seek to take…

The 1936 Berlin Olympics – A Defining Moment In History

Lincoln Riddle

2016 marked the 80th anniversary of the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany. Often referred to as the “Nazi Games,” the games were an…

Sir Winston Churchill – Britain’s WWII Leader

Lincoln Riddle

Winston Churchill may be most well known for his time spent as the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, but he contributed…

Key Battles of the Creek Indian War in Early 19th-Century America

Andrew Knighton

Battles do not have to be vast to be significant. The Creek Indian War, which took place from 1813 to 1814, was a hard fought…

Heroes of America: The Red String Band who rebelled against the Confederacy in the Southern States

It is easy to think of wars from earlier centuries in rather simplistic terms, especially as they fade further into the past. The American Civil…

Red Eagle’s Raid – The Fort Mims Massacre

Andrew Knighton

Many war leaders are defined by a single incident, one that exhibits their skills, character, and even limitations. For Red Eagle, the Creek Indian war…

The Amazing Story of the Merrills – Reunited Years After Each Thought the Other Dead

Andrew Knighton

War often tears families apart, leaving them mourning those lost to violence or the deprivation that follows. But sometimes their stories have a happy ending.…

Totally Effective Surprise Attacks in Military History

Surprise attacks and ambushes can turn the tide of war. More often than not, the side that has the larger base of industry or manpower…