The Unmatched Discipline Of The Prussian Army Under Frederick The Great: Leuthen, 1757
The snow muffled all sound save the moan of the wind. The winter skeletons of trees showed black against the blank canvas. Grey sky heavy…
Nine Key Stages In The Development Of Armor – From Ancient Times To Modern Warfare
Early Armor Throughout history, soldiers have sought new ways to protect their bodies from the weapons of war. As armament technology was developed, so to…
When Napoleon Invaded Russia, Freezing Weather And Determined Defenders Drove Him Back
Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia is one of the most famous campaigns of his career. It was extraordinary for many reasons. The Size of the…
“Behind Enemy Lines” – The Real Story Behind The Film And Why The Pilot Sued 20th Century Fox
He was shot down, hunted, and eluded his enemies by surviving on bugs and worse. Hollywood made a movie, and he sued the movie-makers. Scott…
This WW1 Private Used A Machine Gun To Cover His Comrades’ Retreat – He Was Awarded The Victoria Cross
The British Expeditionary force was awoken on August 23, 1914, by a massive infantry attack. The German army had amassed along the French frontier, having…
A Dangerous Job: Clearing Unexploded WW2 Bombs In The Pacific
There are divers who search for wrecks under the sea in the hopes of finding treasure, but those from Operation Render Safe, are diving for…
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy – The Military Genius Of General James “Mad Dog” Mattis
Often referred to as the General Patton of the modern era, General James “Mad Dog” Mattis once told a group of Iraqi tribal elders “I…
As WW1 Approached, This Controversial Military Reformer Was Making His Mark
Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley was one of the most important military thinkers in the Victorian British army. Rising to a position of prominence in the…
Nail-Biting Gulf War Footage Of An F-16 Dodging SAM Missiles Over Iraq
Check out this amazing video of an F-16, callsign Stroke 3, dodging six SAM launches during Desert Storm. The Gulf War, which lasted from 2…
Five Facts – Ulysses S. Grant: Hero Of Two Wars, Author, And 18th President Of The United States (Watch)
A great general and a divisive president, Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27th, 1822. He fought first in the Mexican-American War, but found…
The Bayonet Has Been A Part Of Warfare For Over 400 Years – Here Are 8 Key Stages In Its History
The bayonet, capable of turning a gun into a stabbing weapon, has been a feature of warfare since the 17th century. It has gone through…
Fascinating Reminders Of War – Abandoned Tanks From All Over The World (Watch)
What is more fascinating than an enormous instrument of war wasting away in a landscape that has long forgotten the war that occurred there? These…