Wars Fought For Stupid Reasons: Stray Dog Caused 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,…
These Full Color Pictures of the Atlantic Wall Will Blow Your Mind!
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…
The Real Football War! When El Salvador Invaded Honduras Over a Soccer Game
On 14 July 1969, El Salvador invaded Honduras, leaving thousands dead and displaced on both sides. The war impacted the entire economy of Latin America…
“Never Give Way to Barbarians” The British Abyssinian Expedition of 1868: A Matter of Honor
It began with the taking of eight British civilian hostages in a faraway country about which most people in Britain knew nothing and cared less. By…
Candia – 21 Years Under Siege Before Finally Surrendering
During the Ottoman-Venetian Wars, the city of Candia, today Heraklion on Crete, was besieged for 21 long years. The siege of Candia, regarded as one…
2008: British Soldiers in Afganistan Discover British Rifles Lost In 1880 Maiwand Massacre
Imagine slogging through the Afghan sands and sun with your fellow military men and women. There are many hidden dangers to come across – and, surprisingly, weapons…
The US Marine Corps’ “Longest Day” – June 6, 1918
By Guest Blogger Alan G. Gauthreaux “We wore the army uniform,” wrote Elton Mackin, a United States Marine on the Western Front in 1918, “and…
Luck & Death – Superstitions In The Military
Superstitions have been around since the early days of humanity, so it is not surprising that military men have often conjured up superstitious beliefs themselves.…
4 Devastating Surprise Attacks In Military History
In War, surprise attacks, traps and ambushes can help to even the odds in an otherwise uneven fight. Guerrilla fighters can cause terrible damage both…
Boeing B-29 “Fifi” Cockpit Checklist Run-through, Engine Start and Take-off! (Watch)
In this video, we see a truly magnificent plane, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, affectionately known as ‘FiFi.’ This Superfortress was built by the aircraft company…
The Stories Behind 10 Soon to Be Forgotten War Songs
Every war needs a song, we have collected ten songs from the past 300 years that were popular in war. A trip down memory lane!…
MOH: Shot In The Face & Wounded by Grenade, Charged Machine Gun Nest But Can’t Remember Doing It
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…