When History Repeats – The Persian Thermopylae
As they say, history tends to repeat itself. In the winter of 330, the Battle of the Persian Gates was the last stand for Achaemenid…
7 Facts About The Grand Old Duke of York: A British Military Reformer
The grand old Duke of York He had ten thousand men He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them…
Solid as a Rock: Holding Gibraltar Against All The Odds
Gibraltar is a small place, but it is full of history. Its total area is only 2.6 square miles, and this tiny landscape is dominated by…
Scandal of the Century – New Book Claims USA Knew Of Pearl Harbor Plans For Months
Few words are more disheartening to Americans than Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “day of infamy,” and few photos more provocative than the image of the burning…
‘Safeguard these blessings’ – Local farmer served with Missouri regiment in Spanish-American War
By Jeremy P. Amick The Spanish-American War is little more than a footnote in the annals of the nation’s military history, eclipsed by its position…
10 Interesting Facts About Richard Nixon
President Richard Nixon; a quaker, a U.S. Navy vet, a politician, a President and the man at the heart of the notorious Watergate scandal. Nixon was the…
12 Ways the British Army Adapted to Fighting in the Americas
Fighting in the Americas was the great challenge facing the 18th-century British army. Whether confronted with French, Spanish, native or colonial troops, they had to…
3 Ancient Battles That Ended In a Complete Bloodshed
From the dawn of time to the new era, a great many lives had been lost on the battlefield. It is not only about the…
John Glenn, Astronaut and Senator Flew 59 Combat Missions In WWII And Shot Down 3 Russian MiG-15s in Korea
John Glenn, born July 18th, 1921, is currently the oldest living former U.S. senator. Before his 25-year career in the Senate (1974-1999), however, he earned…
5 Epic One-Man Dare Devil Rampages In The History in War
The mood of war is one of frustration, chagrin, and uncertainty. Some choose to fight on to the bitter end, even snatching victory from seemingly…
Top 10 Military Disasters in War History
For every victory, there is a defeat. Some are worse than others, however. Victories are brought about by military blunders committed by the other side. This…
Legendary Warriors – The Maori “I will kill you and I will eat you”
The Maori, originally Polynesians, who settled in New Zealand around the time between 11th and 13th century, are known for their distinctive warrior’s culture. Still…