Field Marshal Montgomery – “Indomitable in retreat, invincible in advance, insufferable in victory”
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…
We Were Soldiers: Sergeant Major Basil L. Plumley – Veteran of WWII, Korea & Vietnam
Basil L. Plumley was a soldier as well as an airborne combat infantryman in the US Army. He eventually reached the rank of Command Sergeant…
3 Times In History When Discretion Was The Better Part of Valor
In war, standing and fighting in an unfavorable battle is certainly the brave and honorable choice, but it isn’t always the best choice to actually…
The Evacuation of Dunkirk, The Evacuation That Saved The British Empire?
The events of May and early June 1940 were equal parts disaster and Miracle. For France, it was a complete disaster – a total military defeat by…
12 Renowned Roman Legions and How They Earned Their Names
Roman legions could become famous for their endurance or victories in war. Though all were numbered, many also had names that recorded their history, origins or…
5 Insane Historical Generals
A shocking number of military leaders have suffered from mental health issues, even as they held the lives of the men they led in their…
Russia Displays Military Might in Victory Day Parade (Pictures)
On May 9th 2016, Russia held a grandiose military parade in Moscow’s Red Square. It was part of nationwide celebrations marking the 71st anniversary of the Soviet…
El Salvadorian Diplomat showed his humanitarian side during Holocaust
During World War II many people came to the aid of the Jewish people and assisted them in their escape from Nazi Germany. Of all the…
Finally a Young Soldier Laid to Rest After Being Missing For 65 Years
Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC has endless rows of headstones that belong to countless veterans who served the country. On Friday something out of…
3 Of The Biggest Battles Won By the Englishmen During The Hundred Years War
A major conflict in Europe from the 14th to the 15th century was The Hundred Years War. The House of Plantagenet, respectfully the Kingdom of England, fought…
Battle of Monte Cassino – Breaking through German Defense into Rome
From 1943 till 1945, Italy was occupied by Nazi Germany and acted as a puppet state, called the Italian Socialist Republic and led by the…
Last Flight to Kuwait – How British Airways Flight 149 Passengers & Crew Became Saddam Hussein’s Human Shields
The sounds of gunfire, of bombs exploding and military combat. Unknown hotel rooms, military and industrial sites, and an abandoned airport. Sudden, random acts of…