History from Hollywood: Why Historical Blockbusters Matter to History
Many readers may be put off reading this title and not bother with the article! However, please read on. Historical movies have a terrible reputation…
When A Chinese Submarine Appeared In The Middle Of A US Navy Carrier Battle Group
On 11th November 2006, the Commander of the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet at the time, Gary Roughead, made a historic visit to China in a…
Movie Mistakes – Some Of The Worst Things Hollywood Gets Wrong about Ancient and Medieval Battles
Personally, I love Hollywood historical epics no matter how ridiculously inaccurate they are. Anything that gets history out in the world is okay with me.…
India Firming Up Plans To Further Expand Navy With Another New Aircraft Carrier
India’s second aircraft carrier will be powered by nuclear energy, the latest report prepared by prominent Defense journalist Ajay Shukla says. The Navy already has…
Ironclad Devastation-Class Battleships – The Steam Powered Trailblazers For The Fleets Of The Future
In 1869 there was a revolutionary shift in the long tradition of British ship building. Up until this point battleships had always used some form…
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck: Leader Of The Greatest Guerrilla Operation Ever – Against The British
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck has been called the leader of the “greatest single guerrilla operation in history,” by Edwin Palmer Hoyt, an American writer of military…
Part 2: Anakonda 16 – More Fantastic Photos Of Modern Military In Action
This year the Polish Army led a multinational joint exercise of NATO in Eastern Europe – Anakonda 16. 24 countries, 31,000 soldiers, over 100 aircraft, 12…
Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated Dog of The First World War
Dogs are often regarded as man’s best friend. They are loyal animals, can be very protective and can be trained to do many tasks. For…
How The Cowboy Capital Honored Veterans On Veterans Day 2016
Stephenville, The Cowboy Capital of the World, honored veterans this Veterans Day, 2016, at the Erath County Courthouse in the center of this small, but…
Two US Navy 3rd Class Petty Officers, 100 years Apart
From its creation in 1915, until 1974, the United States Coast Guard adopted the uniforms of the United States Navy. These included the dress blue…
Top 10 Long Range Sniper Kills In Military History
A sniper is a skilled marksman whose job is to shoot someone from afar without hitting anyone (or anything) else. But it’s not just about…
Anakonda 16 – Mind-Blowing Photos And Video Of Modern Military In Action – NATO Joint Exercise In Poland – Part 1
This year the Polish Army led a multinational joint exercise of NATO in Eastern Europe – Anakonda 16. 24 countries, 31,000 soldiers, over 100 aircraft, 12…