Marine killed 70 years ago is finally laid to rest
On 31st May 2016, a full military funeral was held at Arlington National Cemetery. There was a Marine Band and firing party in attendance. The…
FOUND! The lost Panzer Division and the wreck of “Marburg” full of German tanks and guns
Research: George Karelas and Gerasimos Sotiropoulos| Photos: As credited Text: Pierre Kosmidis By May 21st, 1941 the Germans had concluded the invasion of mainland Greece,…
Ancient Piracy and Teuta: The Illyrian Pirate Queen
Throughout world history, piracy has had a constant presence throughout certain parts of the world. Ancient piracy isn’t often discussed, but one could say that it…
8 Changes That Brought Victory for the New Model Army
The early years of the English Civil Wars did not always go well for the Parliamentary army. Royalist victories saw the forces of King Charles…
Massacre in Oradour-sur-Glane: The Day The SS Wiped Out An Entire French Village
On December 9, 2014, a German court in Cologne dropped the multiple charges of murder and accessory to murder against an 88-year-old man named Werner…
“Black Death” – Henry Johnson – America’s First World War Hero
Henry Johnson was a World War I soldier who singlehandedly beat back a German assault while critically wounded. He was a great American hero and…
D-Day Invasion Stripes In 35 Stunning Images
In World War II fighting could be confusing, as you might imagine. It might be difficult to decide if a plane, tank or ship was…
British WWII Submarine Wreck Discovered, Bodies Of Crew Still Onboard
It is always such a sad occasion when a mass grave is located – wherever it is and whoever lies within – but there is…
Green Beret Denied Medal of Honor Is First Test for New Army Secretary
Sgt. 1St Class Earl D. Plumlee was denied the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor in combat. When Army Secretary Eric Fanning…
Warrior Monks of Feudal Japan—These Monks Did Not Always Practice Peace
Imagine a Monk What do you see? Do you imagine the traditional Zen Buddhist monks of Japan, shaven-headed men in bright robes sitting in meditation…
War on the Terraces: The Nika Riots
First the stewards and then the riot squad had been unable to deal with the supporters when trouble flared on the stands, and eventually, after…
7 Ex-Mercenaries Who Became Leaders in the English Civil Wars
At the outbreak of the English Civil Wars (1642-51), the country did not have the military experience and fearsome reputation it would later gain. The…