Totally Outgunned This Revenue Cutter Took Down one of the Largest French privateers in the Carribean
There are few moments in Naval History which better demonstrate how tenacity and skill can outweigh size and strength than the story of the Pickering…
10 Historical Sites Every American Should Visit
The United States has existed as a country since 1776. In that time, many events have transpired that have shaped the country to what it…
Battle of Mohács – The Ottoman Victory That Divided Hungary
The Battle of Mohács was part of the Ottoman-Hungarian Wars. It was a key victory for the Ottomans. The defeat of the Hungarians and their…
The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa – The Spark of Hope For The Spanish Reconquista
The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa was a major turning point in the history if the Iberian Peninsula. The Crusaders won a decisive victory…
The Battle For Spices and Control Over The Most Important Naval Trade Route
In 1509, a major conflict during the Portuguese naval expansion in the Indian Ocean would pit the Portuguese Empire against a powerful alliance. Portugal’s hunger…
3 Extremely Heroic Last Stands in Military History You’ve Never Heard Off
The Battle of Thermopylae is the ultimate example of a heroic last stand. The few mighty warriors stood against hundreds of thousands of Persian troops,…
When The Coast Guard Supported The D.E.A. & Flew Resupply & Bombing Missions In Peru
The U.S. Coast Guard has always been there to help those in distress, but that doesn’t always mean ships in a storm. In the Fall…
How Mass Warfare Transformed Nations: Europe’s Military Revolution
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…
Tankfest 2016 – TANKED UP AGAIN!
After last year there was some doubt the WHO team would be invited back to the Tank Museum for Tankfest. Some people have short memories!…
How The Iranians Captured 10 US Sailors In January 2016
In January 2016, Iran made a public display of its internal bickering. On the one side were the moderates who wanted to open up to…
The 4 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.…
How the Jewish Brigade Saved Lives, and Helped to Found a Nation’s Army
In the spring of 1945, a new unit arrived on the British lines in northern Italy: His Majesty’s Jewish Brigade Group. Made up Jewish volunteers…