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5 Key Developments in the History of Infantry

From the dawn of military history, infantry have provided the backbone of armies the world over. Mesopotamian Phalanxes The first step in the transformation of…

Blitzkrieg, Bombs, and Blunders: “Smiling Albert” Kesselring in World War II

Albert Kesselring, also called “Uncle Albert” by his troops and “Smiling Albert” by Allied forces, was a German Field Marshal (Generalfeldmarschall) and life-long military man.…

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…

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…

12 Key Moments in the History of Artillery

In creating gunpowder weapons, European engineers took a Chinese innovation and made a deadly weapon of war. From the start, this was as much about…

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…

Dr. Ruth, The Famous Sex Therapist, Was Once A Sniper In The Israeli Army

Jeff Edwards

From time to time, life will feed you one of those amazing facts which will rock your worldview and change the entire way in which…

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…

When His Handler Was Killed, This Heroic War Dog Died of a Broken Heart the Same Day

Jeff Edwards

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…

5 Ideologies That Have Inspired Soldiers

Andrew Knighton

Warriors need a reason to fight. Sometimes self-interest is enough, men and women fighting for pay or self-defence. But more often than not, ideology plays…

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…

5 Wars in Which Drugs Fuelled the Fighting

Andrew Knighton

Drugs have a long history as part of war. These days, their main role is a medicinal one, but down the centuries they have often…