“Turtle” of 1776 – The First ‘Submarine’ Ever Used In War
The first large-scale example of submarine warfare took place in the First World War, with German U-boats sinking a number of Allied ships, and by…
The Battle of Towton: The Bloodiest Battle Ever Fought On English Soil
The Wars of the Roses in the fifteenth century featured a number of brutal and bloody battles between the Royal Houses of Lancaster and York.…
The Deadliest Civil War In History & Second Deadliest War Ever Fought
For countless centuries, China has suffered protracted periods of invasion and counter-invasion, insurrection, conquest, and war. Many of the deadliest of these wars occurred in…
The Three Hundred & Thirty-Five Years’ War – The Longest War In History
Most wars in history have lasted from a few months to a few years. A few have lasted over a decade, even fewer a couple…
More to The Ill-fated Mongol Invasions of Japan Than Just a “Divine Wind”
Most people know of the kamikaze pilots of WWII who deliberately piloted their planes into Allied ships during the latter stages of the war. Many…
Formed in WW1: The Remarkable Beginnings of the 82nd Airborne
The 82nd Airborne Division is one of the most iconic military units in American and perhaps world combat history. Their motto “Death from Above” was…
When Japanese Forces Occupied American Soil
While most people know about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, which happened on December 7, 1941, far fewer people know that six…
Whippet – The Other British Tank of World War One
The infantry was routed in the engagement, and a number even surrendered to the tanks. The British tank most commonly associated with World War One…
Up Up And Away- Letters From Above
The partially inflated parachute pulled Hinman’s harness up around his neck and held him against the side of the basket. Late September 1918, France. A…
Spanish Galleons: The Stallions of The Sea
Their presence was vital to protect these heavily laden and incredibly valuable ships from attack by foreign powers and pirates. Emerging in the mid-16th century,…
WW1 on The Eastern Front-Where Wolves Attacked Soldiers
The number of wolves was so great that new ones came in place of those killed every time. The First World War was one of…
Iconic WWII Statue Vandalized After Death of Kisser
Some people argued that it was a clear assault and because the law forbade it and women dreaded it, it was a wonder why Americans…