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It May Be Surprising To Learn That These Countries Are Still At War

Shahan Russell

North & South Korea When WWII ended, Korea was divided. The Soviets controlled the area north of the 38th parallel, while the US controlled south…

The Oldest Grapevine in the World Survived 400 Years of Turbulent History and Wars, but It Still Bears Fruit

Nikola Budanovic

As history unfolds right before our eyes, we often overlook the powerful landscapes or natural treasures that can be found all around us. Yet, often…

Amazing War Footage Of Soldiers From 1899, When The Second Boer War Was Raging

“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…

Frederick the Great Leads The Prussian Army – The Pinnacle Of European Military Power In Their Day

Greg Jackson

The snow muffled all sound save the moan of the wind. The winter skeletons of trees showed black against the blank canvas. Grey sky heavy…

Battle of Trafalgar: The Engagement That Saw the Heroic Death of Vice Adm. Horatio Nelson

Jack Beckett
Painting of the Battle of Trafalgar + Portrait of Horatio Nelson

The Battle of Trafalgar is among the most famous naval battles in history. Facing a joint force made up of French and Spanish vessels, the…

After North Korea Captured Their Spy Ship, The Crew Invented The ‘Hawaiian Good Luck Sign’ In Defiance

In 1968, North Korea seized a US Navy ship, held its crew for almost a year, and tortured them. To free themselves, the captives had…

When Cavalry Captured A Fleet Trapped In Ice – A Unique Event In Military History

Jack Beckett

Fifty miles north of Amsterdam in the depths of the freezing winter of 1795, a fleet lay at anchor. It sat upon the Zuiderzee, a…

The USS Constitution – Leading The Power Of The US Navy For The First Time

Gabe Christy

Sweat poured down the brows of eight American sailors, their white-knuckled fists gripping long oars. The bosun bellowed at them to pull for their lives…

11 Reasons Why Spain Launched the Armada

Andrew Knighton

The Spanish Armada was one of the most ambitious endeavors in military history. In 1588, King Philip II of Spain sent a vast fleet to…

The Buddy I’ll Never Forget: Beautiful Collection of Stories of Friendships Forged in War

War History Online presents this article from AARP The Magazine  “We honor the men and women who served, those who still serve today, and the friendships they…

With Napoleon Away On Land, Admiral Nelson Smashes The French Fleet At Alexandria

Jack Beckett

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, the rising star of the British Royal Navy, had been pursuing the fleet of the French Republic around the Mediterranean for the…

Neutral Switzerland Has Invaded Liechtenstein 3 times in 30 years – by Mistake

Shahan Russell

Most people associate Switzerland with mountains, chocolates, watches, and Swiss Army knives. They also think of a peaceful and neutral country that’s fanatic about avoiding…