Evolution of the Sidearm – The History of the Pistol
The first use of hand cannons in Europe is credited to the Hussites during the Bohemian revolution. Their efficacy in battle changed European warfare a…
BATTLES THAT CHANGED HISTORY – Book Review
This brave book attempts to condense a few thousand years of organized unpleasantness into a single volume. The contributors have been tasked with selecting the…
Hidden History of War Revealed by Marlboro Volunteers
The non-political mission of the Marlboro Volunteers is to bring military history to life and to represent all men and women, past and present, who…
7 Historic Japanese Tanks – Japan’s Armored Force Has Come a Long Way
Type 89 Medium Tank During the 1920s, the Japanese tested a variety of foreign tanks. Based on these experiences, they developed their own four man…
5 Old NATO and Soviet Military Aircraft Still Used Today
Developing countries have long been engaged in the arms trade, even more so after WWII. According to Soviet Studies, in between 1968 and 1978, the…
Battles You Never Heard Of – The First Texas Revolution & A Lone Green Flag
Before the Texas Revolution of 1835, another group of aspiring Americans sought to break Texas away from a land still held by Spain. The short-lived…
Greatest Generals of WWII – Truscott
Some men are born to serve in the Armed Forces. Sometimes it’s familial tradition for sons to follow in a father’s footsteps, or a grandfather’s.…
The Best Fighter Aircraft in the Vietnam War
Even though the Vietnam War, which raged from November 1955 to April 1975, is often looked upon mainly as a helicopter and bomber war due…
Basilone Memorial Foundation presents Manila Madness 5K Race for Charity
Manila Madness 5K to support Basilone Memorial Foundation John Basilone is a well-known and beloved American figure. His niece, Kim Van Note, is the current…
A Flying Tiger – The Curtis P-40 Warhawk in Photos
The P-40 was among the most abundant American fighter aircraft of the Second World War, owing to its low production cost. It was only superseded…
3 Unique Outdated Military Vehicles Still Used in the 3rd World Today
Other than a few units being preserved in museums for the sake of history, most aging vehicles did not survive the test of time and…
SILENT LANDSCAPE AT GALLIPOLI – Book Review
I’ve made the majority of my visits to European battlefields in either the fall or winter when the weather is often not the best. Rain…