New Naval Destroyer To Be Named For General Who Made History
The US Navy has named a destroyer after a three-star general who was the first black aviator, first black general and first black base commander…
Seven Very Different Opponents Faced By Victorian British Armies
Maintaining your status as a global power is no easy thing. The British Victorian Army was one of the best equipped and most experienced in…
Sweden’s Unique Defense Against Russian Submarines – And The Whiskey On The Rocks Naval Incident
In October 2014, the Swedes were angry over an alleged Russian submarine within their territorial waters. As their panic was based on a grainy photo…
What Happened To Prisoners Of War In Medieval England
Every medieval English monarch had to decide how to deal with prisoners of war. Ruling over territory that sometimes ran from the highlands of Scotland…
Remembering A Rebellion With A Massive Model In Lego (Watch)
In 1916, while Europe was gripped by the horrors of the First World War, another conflict was about to change history in Ireland. On Easter…
360° Close-Up Tour Of Enormous LEGO Easter Rising Diorama
On Easter Sunday 1916, the Irish rose up to fight for their independence from Britain. Newspapers across the world gave the Easter Rising greater prominence…
Twenty Weird And Wonderful Military Machines (Watch)
Imagine being one of the first WWI soldiers to see a tank approach. Perhaps having seen only a handful of cars, this massive machine would…
USCGC Heriberto Hernandez, Named For A Coastguard Hero Who Was Killed In Vietnam
On October 16, 2015, the United States Coast Guard gained a new Cutter. The 154 foot Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter was named after a…
Omaka Classic Fighters Air Show – The V1 Flying Bomb (Watch)
Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum in Marlborough, New Zealand hosts an airshow each year that showcases Classic Fighters. The V1 Flying Bomber was one of…
The Next “Total War” Game Is To Be Set in an Era the Studio Has Never Covered Before
Total War Games have a wide-ranging history. The games have been around since 2000 and have covered everything from ancient Rome to Napoleon, the New…
The Creek Indian War in Early America: 8 Important Leaders
Though a relatively small war, the Creek Indian War of 1813-14 was full of larger-than-life characters. From native prophets to a future president of the…
“Crazy Submarine Guy” – The Submarine Restorer From Salina, Kansas
Local residents of Salina, Kansas refer to Scott Waters as the ‘crazy submarine guy,’ which is not surprising since he built a two-man submarine from…