Mongol Tactics Learned from the Great Sun Tzu – Speed, Deception and Intel
The strategic genius of Genghis Khan is immortalized in history. The writings of Sun Tzu have established sound military principles that have transcended time and…
Finders Keepers? Not Anymore – Court Rules France Owns Sunken Treasure
The old maxim, “finders keepers” has not held when it comes to sunken treasure found off the coast of Florida. A shipwreck was found by…
Egyptian Master General – Pharaoh Thutmose III And The Battle of Megiddo
Ancient Egypt had seen many Pharaohs come and go, several dynasties rise and fall, many amongst whom were great and truly remarkable but only a…
Instrument of the Famous “Night Witches” – The Versatile Soviet U2/Po-2 with 20 Photos
U-2 or Po-2 was a multi-purpose Soviet biplane developed by the Soviet aircraft designer Nikolai Polikarpov in 1927. It is one of the most massively…
WWII Bomb Disposal Hero – Painting Inspires New Book
A chance finding of a watercolor painting in a charity shop in Bexhill On Sea began a journey for former Head Teach Pat Strickson, leading…
Legendary One-Eyed Jan Zizka: Undefeated Leader in the Hussite Revolution
Jan Zizka was a talented and successful military tactician as well as a statesman without equal. He led the Hussites in the turbulent 14th century…
Paving the Way for Tank Development – Renault FT 17 in 30 Cool Photos
The French Renault FT was among the most influential and revolutionary tanks in history. Following the very poor performance of the French Schneider CA-1 tank…
Symbolizing the Fight Against Fascism – St. George’s Ribbon Unites the Russian People
Every war generates its symbols to commemorate its war dead. The British and the Commonwealth recognize the poppy, growing wild in the fields of Flanders,…
Russian Audie Murphy – Mikhail Kuyukov: Hero of the Soviet Union
During the Great Patriotic War, 11,657 people were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Of these, 3,051 were rewarded posthumously, and among…
Silent Service Game Changers – The Advent of Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Nuclear powered submarines were a major leap from the conventional submarines in terms of speed, refueling intervals, air dependence and underwater endurance ratings. Current generations…
Getting in Their Heads – Outnumbered 2 to 1 the British and Tecumseh Took Fort Detroit Without Losing a Man
Imagine being the general of a conglomerate army of 1,300 men, faced with the prospect of leading an offensive attack against a fortified position defended…
Knight of the Sea – Peruvian Naval Legend Miguel Grau Seminario and the Huascar Ironclad
Miguel Grau Seminario is regarded as the biggest hero in the history of Peru. His days in the Peruvian navy, especially during the War of…