This Video Shows Us Five Facts About Flamethrowers
Warning: contains shocking material. This video shows the applications in battle of one of the most psychologically terrifying weapons in the world. What is a flamethrower?…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For (Almost) 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
24 Of The Best War Movies of All Time – With Trailers!
Perhaps the most intriguing factor that drives humans towards the achievement of peace and cooperation is the reality of war and its consequences. Following are…
Rule One of the Book of War: Do not march on Moscow – Unless You Are Polish!
Conquering Moscow It’s often said that Russia never was conquered by European powers. Despite the fact that Napoleon with his great army in 1812, and…
The Biggest Wars in South American History
War History Online Presents this Piece by Guest Author: Luciano Camano The Spanish Empire, along with the Portuguese crown, colonized South America and is now home…
Wars Fought For Stupid Reasons: Stray Dog Sparked War Between Greece and Bulgaria in 1925
Wars had started over land, resources, religion, and politics. When people say that “wars have been fought over less,” however, they’re usually right; in 1925,…
Modern Full-Color Pictures of The Atlantic Wall – Hitler’s Barrier Against Attack In WW2 Europe
The Atlantic Wall went down in history as the main defense line of the Atlantic coast in then-occupied Europe. A network of bunkers and fortified…
Siege of Sparta: When The Spartan Women Pitched in to Defend Their City
Most historians should know the term “Pyrrhic Victory,” right? Pyrrhus of Epirus (located in the modern day region of western Greece and Albania) won victories…
Impressive Emergency Landing of a Chinook CH 47-D, With a Missing Landing Gear!
What happens when a Chinook loses a landing gear? Swift and efficient action is required by the ground crew to safely land the helicopter. Watch…
140-Year-Old British Steamship Wreck Finally Located
It was a modern day adventure that resulted in the discovery of the 140-year-old wreck of The Thames, a 120-ton British steamship with sails, captained…
Remembering 9/11: Nine Facts About the Attacks That Forever Changed America
September 11, 2001, is a day that, for many, still holds a vivid image of death, destruction and disaster. The World Trade Center (WTC) has…
When Iran Air Flight 655 Was Shot Down By A US Navy Guided Missile Cruiser
In 1988, a US warship shot down an Iranian commercial plane, killing all onboard. The American captain and his crew were hailed as heroes, Scotland…