Steel, Gunpowder, And Careful Planning – The Conquistadors’ Defeat Of The Incas
Francisco Pizarro’s conquest of the Incan empire is one of the most extraordinary achievements in military history. In the space of a single day in…
Ranks And Duties – The Men In Command Of The Roman Army
The Roman Empire saw one of the first truly professional armies in history, and became the inspiration for European armies that followed it. Though its…
This Was The First Major Battle Between US And German Forces In WW2 – Kasserine Pass 1943
On 19 February 1943, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel launched an attack on allied troops at the Kasserine Pass. This gap in the Atlas Mountains…
Stubby the War Dog: Would Warn About Gas, Saved Countless Lives, Earned a Purple Heart, Was Promoted To Sergeant
Much of America grew up on tales of Lassie and his ability to let humans know when a small child has fallen down a mine…
Leaving No Man Behind, Bennie Adkins Missed the Evacuation Helicopter and Helped a Team Evade Capture in the Jungles of Vietnam for Over 48 Hours
To be perfectly honest, one can’t be sure how to write a headline for the Medal of Honor actions displayed by Command Sergeant Major Bennie…
With 8 Silver Stars and 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, General John Corley Was Born To Lead
His awards would span two wars, and when it was all said and done, General John Corley would retire as one of the most highly…
Ben Salomon, Hero Of The Battle Of Saipan, Was One Of Only Three Dentists To Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor
When people think of a Medal of Honor winner, they often envisage a fantastically brave hero or a distinguished war leader. Thanks to movies, TV…
Sad – Operation Tractable: When 150 Allied Soldiers Were Bombed By Their Own Planes
Operation Tractable was a major Canadian offensive in Normandy. It was designed to break through the German line to reach the important town of Falaise. While…
Dawn of the Tank Age: the Battle of Cambrai, 1917
For the German troops near the French town of Cambrai, the world exploded into terror and flame on the morning of November 20th, 1917. 1,003…
The WW2 Hero Who Directed Tank Fire From The Turret Of A Sherman As The Battle Raged Around Him
As with so many brave soldiers that were decorated with the Victoria Cross, John Brunt died at a mournfully young age having achieved so much…
This Brave Pilot Climbed Out On To The Wing Of His Stricken Bomber At 13,000 Feet
The details behind every Victoria Cross are fascinating, but James Allen Ward may have the most unique tale of all. The 22-year-old New Zealand-born pilot…
A Battle That Changed The Course of the Vietnam War – Hamburger Hill
The Battle for Hamburger Hill left such a big mark on the American psyche that it has appeared in films, documentary series, video games and…