Over 60 Amazing Photos of the Operation Husky, Invasion of Sicily
‘Operation Husky’ was the codename for the invasion of Sicily in 1943. The Operation began at night of 9/10 July. It was a large amphibious and airborne operation, followed…
Sedan 1870 – The Great Humiliation of France
The year was 1870. By this time Prussia had consolidated its place as one of the great powers of Europe. Defeating Austria and Denmark had…
5 Heroic Last Stands – Do You Know Them All?
Looking throughout history, before the end of the Medieval era, we can find five great last stands with ease. The heroism and self-sacrifice of the…
When a Chinese Submarine Appeared In The Middle Of A 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…
Another Battle of Thermopylae? New evidence details Greek Stand against the Goths in the 3rd Century CE
Ancient history covers an incredibly vast span of time. We know the specific details of only a small percentage of the battles fought during this…
Saint Nazaire Raid: Massive Intel, Courage, Sacrifice and Big Explosions
A little after 1:20 AM on March 28th, 1942, searchlights on both sides of the Loire Estuary flooded the waterway to reveal the convoy. Twelve…
When Mexico And France Went To War Because Of A Pastry Chef
In the 1830s, a pastry chef made an appeal to the French king. As a result, France invaded Mexico, Corpus Christi in Texas was affected,…
9 Fascinating Facts About July 4th
With July 4th fast approaching, American families are stocking up on fireworks, lighting up the barbecues and getting ready for a fun-filled long weekend. While…
Charge Of The Light Brigade: Britain’s most famous Military Disaster
Storm’d at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred…
July 3rd 1940, No Longer Allies, The British Sank The French Fleet At Mers-el-Kebir
Unable to stop the German advance in Europe, British soldiers fled through the Port of Dunkirk with French help. Weeks later, the British thanked their…
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…
The Real Fury: Patton’s Disastrous Hammelburg Raid to Free His Son-in-Law
In February 1943, the U.S. Army had its first major engagement with the forces of Nazi Germany, ending with their disastrous defeat at Kasserine Pass…