Swimming and Running Biathlon For Those Who Wonder What It Was Like to be a Commando in World War Two
Experience the feats of a Second World War commando in the sea and jungle of Malaysia. That is what the Chapman’s Challenge 2017 — a…
Former Slave William Carney – Medal Of Honor Recipient Who Never Let The Flag Touch The Ground
Historically, black soldiers in the US military had to fight tooth and nail to gain any respect. The desire to prove themselves saw black units…
The Battle of the Coral Sea – The First Major Clash Of Aircraft Carriers In Military History
In 1942 in the Pacific Theater of WWII, the Battle of the Coral Sea was fought by the Japanese, against the United States and Australia.…
The Siege of Bastogne – Original Footage From The Historic Battle (Watch)
On December 22, 1944, the Germans had the US 101st Airborne Division trapped in the Belgian city of Bastogne. Feeling generous, German General Walther Freiherr…
Seven Wars Where Irregular Forces Thwarted Professional Armies
Massed professional armies do not always win wars. Irregular troops sometimes win; whether volunteer forces or specialists trained in unconventional ways of war. They are…
Six Nations Which Were United As A Result Of Wars
Wars often tear nations apart. Sometimes they unite them. Whether by alliance or by conquest, countries have evolved from the heat of battle. England and…
When The Guided Missile Cruiser USS Belknap Collided with the Aircraft Carrier USS John F. Kennedy
The USS Belknap was the first ship in a new group of guided missile cruisers. She was laid down in 1962 and launched in 1963.…
The Tragedy of the SS Cap Arcona – WWII’s Titanic
The SS Cap Arcona was a German ocean liner built in the 1920’s for the Hamburg – South America Line. She was Germany’s answer to…
Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Guerrilla Commander Who United Italy
Giuseppe Garibaldi is one of the most outlandish figures of 19th-century history. A passionate Italian nationalist, he was constantly at odds with the politicians who…
Thinking Outside the Box – 14 Of The Greatest Mavericks Of Military History
Some commanders achieve exceptional results by following the rules and sticking with the normal approach. Others achieve greatness through innovation and outlandishness. These are some…
Otto Skorzeny: Hitler’s Elite SS Commando Leader of World War Two
In September 1943, Hitler sent SS commandoes to rescue his ally Mussolini from the new Italian government. For the man leading the raid, Otto Skorzeny,…
American Conservationists awarded DAC Patriotism and Historic Preservations Medals
The husband and wife team of Jeff and Jeanne Meek were recently recognized by the Lt. Samuel Cherry Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists, for…