Lwów Eaglets – The Polish Teens that Defended Lwów from the Ukrainians
When in late 1918, the Habsburg empire was at the brink of collapse, nations of central Europe started to think about creating their own states.…
When the British 1st Used Poison Gas – Battle of Loos
Though not as well remembered as the Somme, the Battle of Loos was one of the British Army’s great humiliations of the First World War.…
Historic WWI Reunion: Tank Museum Brings All Four Victoria Crosses Together
For the first time ever, the four Victoria Crosses (VC) awarded to members of the Tank Corps in World War One will be brought together…
Ally Turned Foe – The Failed Hunt for Pancho Villa
In the wee hours of 9th March 1916, the city of Columbus, New Mexico lurched to wakefulness as the grounds shuddered under the aggressive march…
The Last Ride of the Yaqui Tribe
The common thread of history winds through battles and wars, and the last battle of the American Indian Wars was not at Wounded Knee on…
Celebrating 100 Years of Rags – The Mascot of the First Division
Remembering the amazing story of the connection between a dog and men at war. By the day of his rescue off a Paris street—Bastille Day,…
Breaking Barriers and Fighting Germans: First Indian Pilot in WWI – Hardit Singh Malik
Hardit Singh Malik was the first Indian to serve as a pilot in the British air force. Indians who were studying in Britain during the…
Landwhale Ahoy! French Super Tank Char 2C – photos and video
World War I saw the dawn of a variety of new weapons. Vivid experimenting with vehicles was affected by continually changing battlefields. However, many engineers…
Grace and Age – Russia’s Fleet of Classic Warships
Although it lacks a naval history the equivalent of Great Britain, Russia maintains a fleet of beautiful sailing ships that travel the world extensively for…
The British and Soviet Naval War in the Baltics
In the autumn of 1918 in Europe, the battles of the First World War continued. By this time the outcome of the war was predetermined…
Warrior’s Circle of Honor – Memorial to Native American Vets
Harvey Pratt, a member of the Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne tribes, woke up with a vision swimming around in his head. This Guthrie, Oklahoma native…
Over and Above – Book review by Mark Barnes
A good many people went into print to tell their story immediately after the Great War and quite a lot of the output has become…