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He’s Called The Ghost, Has The Same Medal Count As Audie Murphy, And Is Virtually Unknown

By the time a man earns seven Purple Hearts and lives to talk about it, he could either be described as one of the luckiest…

We Ask If Alexander The Great Was Macedonian, Greek… Or Both

  Right away this title is going to get a wide variety of reactions. Some people are already angry that anyone could say that Alexander…

How Mass Warfare Transformed Nations: Europe’s Military Revolution

Andrew Knighton

Warfare has changed dramatically over the centuries. From small bands defending local communities, it has turned into the clash of vast armies on an industrial…

A Brief History Of The SAS, Britain’s Fighting Elite

Andrew Knighton

Britain’s principal special forces unit, the SAS are perhaps the country’s most famous military unit They are internationally influential experts in special missions. World War…

Operation Nimrod: The SAS Assault on the Iranian Embassy

Andrew Knighton

On 5th May 1980, the Special Air Service (SAS) stormed the Iranian embassy in London, ending a six-day siege. It was an event that brought…

The USS Constitution – Leading The Power Of The US Navy For The First Time

Gabe Christy

Sweat poured down the brows of eight American sailors, their white-knuckled fists gripping long oars. The bosun bellowed at them to pull for their lives…

The Many Lives Of A US Civil War Revenue Cutter Which Was Present At The Start Of The Civil War

Late in the day on April 11th, 1861, the ship Nashville was sailing past Charleston harbor. The crew could see a fleet of ships at…

Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit

The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…

From The Vikings To WW2, And Beyond – These Are Some Of The World’s Best Battle Reenactments

War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…

10 Famous Faces Who Served Their Countries In Times of War

Holly Godbey

Throughout history, many celebrities have joined the war effort, from actors and musicians to authors and comedians. Here are ten celebrities who you’ll instantly recognize,…

Top Seven Haunted Battlefields – From The Civil War To Stalingrad

Holly Godbey

If you love creepy spots and war history, you’ll love these 7 top haunted battlefields located around the world. Known for massive bloodshed and usually…

The Ambitious Scotsman Who Used A Tiny, War-Scarred Brig To Capture A Huge 32-Gun Frigate

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…