Defying Orders, He Rescued his Friends Under Fire, Dakota Meyer Became First Living Marine Recipient of the Medal of Honor in 38 Years
When his first request to join the firefight inflicting a heavy toll on his friends was denied, Corporal Dakota Meyer obeyed. He could hear the…
The Falklands War – A War for Lost Glory
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
Operation Case White – Destroying The Partisan Free Territory in Croatia and Western Bosnia
Operation Case White (German: Fall Weiss), also known as the Fourth Enemy Offensive, was a combined Axis strategic offensive launched against Yugoslav Partisans throughout occupied…
Top 10 Craziest Dictators dictators of all time
A dictator is a ruler who wields absolute authority, with that authority comes the ability to do whatever you want and that sometimes leads to some…
10 Interesting Facts about Seal Team 6 and the Death of Osama Bin Laden
On May 2, 2011, SEAL Team 6 (allegedly) infiltrated the compound of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, a raid during which he died. The following…
The Alamo, Chancellorsville And Borodino, Was Victory Really Worth The Cost?
A few weeks ago an article covering some victories throughout history provoked quite a bit of discussion. These victories came at such a cost that…
Top Ten Underrated Military TV Shows
For whatever reason, some of the best shows on television are canceled, short-lived, or never reach syndication. Some do but fizzle out after a few…
The Capture of the Bridge Over the Rhine at Remagen, 7 March 1945
On 7 March 1945, Allied troops captured the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. This surprise success allowed thousands of troops to cross the River Rhine and…
Britain’s Hero Bomb Disposal Expert – Dismantled 7 Consecutive Bombs To Clear Path For Wounded Soldiers
When a British soldier receives The George Cross decoration, you know he’s done something outstanding. This highly honored decoration was created in 1940 by King…
Roman Emperors Who Died in Battle, From The End Of The Roman Empire To Byzantium
Though Roman Emperors occasionally did fight while out on campaigns, it was often a major shock if they were wounded or killed. If an emperor…
When His Handler Was Killed, This Heroic War Dog Died of a Broken Heart the Same Day
It is a story that almost seems too sensational to be true, but many who have known the loyalty of a dog might not doubt it…
12 Reasons Why the Falklands War Was A Closer Call Than You Think
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a forgone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in clear British victory. But…