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Capture of the Privateer Jeune Richard, 1807 – When 28 men defeated 92

Gabe Christy

On October 1, 1807, a lone British packet was sailing 110 miles off the Northeast Coast of Barbados. The crew of 28, both men and…

The Equipment of the Samurai – Fearsome Warriors Armed to the Teeth

Samurai were the elite warriors of feudal Japan; as dominant as knights were in Europe. Their equipment was as much a display of their status…

Four Military Operations Which Were Fought In Abominable Weather Conditions

Rain and snow tend to make people stay inside with a nice cup of tea, hot chocolate, or maybe something stronger. As you would expect,…

Great Cavalry Commanders From Throughout Military History

Andrew Knighton

As soon as horses were bred strong enough to carry a human, they have been used in war. From the horse archers of the Asian…

From Ancient Times To World War Two – Massive Retreats of Military History

Andrew Knighton

Can a retreat ever be considered a success? Most are a sign of failure, as armies pull back from the objectives they seek to take…

The Falklands War – A War for Lost Glory

Andrew Knighton

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…

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…

The Battle of Karnal: Cannon Mounted Camels v War Elephants

Jack Beckett

Nader’s dark eyes flashed fiercely and his black beard bristled as he watched the decimated Mughal infantry crash into his centre. He was stationed with…

More Bombs Were Dropped on Laos during the Secret War Than on All Countries Combined during WWII

Nikola Budanovic

The Laotian Civil War remains one of the lesser known conflicts in Southeast Asia during 1970, due to the secretive nature of its belligerents and…

The Youngest & Oldest Living Medal of Honor Recipients Both Jumped on Live Grenades

Jeff Edwards

Call it a unique lineage only those who have worn a uniform could understand, but military heroism is part of the esprit de corps which…

Legendary British WW2 Field Marshal Montgomery – “Indomitable in retreat, invincible in advance, insufferable in victory”

Andrew Knighton

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, widely known as Monty, was the foremost British commander of the Second World War. Popular with his troops, he was less…

Before the Tank, Many Different Weird Armed Fighting Vehicles Were Developed

The arrival of the tank was a significant development of WWI. The first successful purpose-built fighting vehicle, they added a devastating new element to warfare and…