The Many Lives of The US Ship Harriet Lane, Which Fired the First Shot of the American 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…
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…
1898: The Beginning of the Spanish-American War
Manning a remote island fort, seemingly without any imminent danger on the horizon, must have made for a fairly comfortable post. That was the situation on…
When The USA And The UK Nearly Went To War Over An Island With A Pig
Though America became independent of the British Empire in 1776, the British didn’t actually leave. Where the United States of America ended and where British-America…
10 Great Feats Of Wartime Engineering
The career of the military engineer may not have the glamor of the fighter pilot or samurai warrior, but throughout the history of warfare, battlefields…
New Documentary Records Memories of Japan’s Invasion of India in World War Two
Memories of a Forgotten War is Utpal Borpujari’s new documentary about the failed Japanese invasion of India during World War II. It’s part oral history…
Ten Massive Military Disasters of History
For every victory, there is a defeat. Some are worse than others, however. Some victories are brought about by military blunders committed by the other side.…
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden – Fierce General and Master of Early Gunpowder Tactics
We all know that gunpowder weapons exploded onto the scene in the middle ages and changed warfare forever. But how exactly did they change battles…
Robbery and Murder Under Cover of the London Blitz in World War Two
German Air Raids on Britain were a feature of World War II, with bombing raids concentrating on strategic ports, important manufacturing cities and the capital…
Dreadfully Wounded, this Medal of Honor Recipient Cleared Two Machine-Gun Nests and Saved His Unit
When there is no personal account of the valor it takes to receive a Medal of Honor it is most often because the gallant have…
Red Eagle – Andrew Jackson’s Creek Indian Foe and Friend
Red Eagle was one of the most extraordinary figures of resistance to the advancing United States of America. A half-breed trader, he led the Red…
The Picture Has Become Iconic, But The Battle In this Fallujah House Was Legendary
Every war has its iconic pictures that will forever resonate in the minds of the public and most certainly of the men who fought it. …