Five of the Boldest Military Plans From History
Depending on the strategies being implemented, military battles can go either very right or totally wrong. Some have gone down as the most remarkable in…
Six Authoritarian Countries Where Democracy Is Virtually Extinct
In 2006, The Economist published the first-ever Democracy Index, a system that measures the state of democracy in nations around the world. Ranking countries on…
Battle of Saragarhi: 21 Sikhs vs. 10,000 Afghan Rebels
Between two British forts on the Samana Range stood a signaling outpost. It was operated by a small crew and became the target of a…
Dogs, Emus and Cows – Oh My! Ridiculous Wars Fought Throughout History
War has long been a costly approach to conflict, yet it remains a part of international politics and society. From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand…
Arthur Wellesley: The ‘Iron Duke’ Who Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is seen by some to be a contentious figure in British history. A brilliant military leader who aided in…
Alexander Suvorov: The Russian Military Leader Who Erased Napoleon’s Gains In Italy
Alexander Suvorov was a general of the Russian Army during the 18th century, leading his men through incredible victories and rising through the ranks. His…
Fyodor Ushakov: The Russian Naval Legend and Saint Who Never Lost a Battle
Naval power has long been a feature of the world’s most powerful militaries. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Russians had an important advantage…
Prince Henry of Prussia Was Almost a Monarch of the United States
When the United States was in its infancy, most countries were ruled by monarchs. There were some prominent people involved in the Revolutionary War that…
Battle of Kamdesh: Vastly Outnumbered, US Army Troops Defeated Over 300 Taliban Insurgents
On October 3, 2009, more than 300 Taliban insurgents descended upon US Army Combat Outpost (COP) Keating in Kamdesh, Afghanistan. The some 50 soldiers of…
Gods of War: History’s Greatest Warriors Who Never Lost a Battle
Throughout history, the world’s best leaders have, largely, started out as some of the greatest warriors. From the ancient societies of Greece, Rome and Egypt…
Rare Photographs Reveal the Honorable History of Japan’s Samurai
Japan’s samurai were among the most powerful warriors of their time, rising through the ranks of society to become rulers in their own right. Not…
Deadly Military Uniform Designs That Ultimately Got Soldiers Killed
There have been a number of times when fashion outweighed function when it came to military uniforms, sometimes leading to deadly results. The shortfalls that…