The Battle of Jutland – A Pyrrhic Victory For Germany In World War One
Even though Imperial German Navy was a well-prepared force during WWI, with a considerable amount of powerful vessels, it was still no match for the traditional…
Statues, Uniforms, And The Legion Of Honor – How Napoleon Celebrated Battlefield Courage
Napoleon Bonaparte was an inspiring figure. His greatest opponent, the Duke of Wellington, said that the French Emperor inspired such confidence that his presence at…
From The Tank Museum: Background To The Battle Of Kursk
The Battle of Kursk was one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War. Fought between the 5th July and 23rd August 1943, it began…
Albert Speer, The Ambitious Young Architect Who Rose To Prominence Within The Nazi Party
In 1931, a young, ambitious architect named Albert Speer attended a Nazi rally in Berlin. Perhaps he was truly captivated by the message of the…
“Britons, Your Country Needs You” – The Watery Grave Of Lord Horatio Kitchener
One of the most iconic images from the great war of 1914-18 is the recruitment poster featuring the commanding mustachioed face of the Lord Horatio…
“ATA-Girl” Dies at 102
Of all the pilots in WWII, not many were female. Jill Farquharson was one of the few, and she recently passed away at the age…
Grand Goals – Napoleon Aimed For High Achievements In Egypt
The Egyptian campaign Napoleon led in 1798 was one of the greatest disasters of his career. After his fleet was destroyed by Nelson at the…
The last battle of the Vikings On The West Coast Of Scotland
It was the age of the Great Mongol Khans. It was the age of Byzantium, of the Holy Roman Empire. The wars of the Reconquista…
The Flaws of the Brilliant Civil War General “Stonewall” Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest tactical commanders in American military history. While his solid determination to hold…
Padre Foote Stayed Behind After The Dieppe Fiasco & The Only Canadian Chaplain To Be Awarded The Victoria Cross
It is hard to imagine a soldier retreating from a position of certain safety for the explicit purpose of getting captured, but that is exactly…
Russian World War II General Ivan Konev – Marshal and Hero of the Soviet Union
Ivan Stepanovich Konev was a highly decorated general of Russia’s Red Army. Both highly admired and feared by Stalin, he made huge contributions to the…
The Last of 4 Brothers to See Combat, Captain Jay Vargas Was Awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam
It can easily be said that fighting is a family affair when it comes to military service. It is not uncommon for sons to follow…