Armored Warfare Launches On Xbox One In Early August
Beginning August 2nd on Xbox One players can indulge in Armored Warfare’s addictive brand of fierce free-to-play modern tank action. Developer and global publisher My.com, is…
Saving Private Ryan turns 20 and Goes 4K
It has been a while since I last watched Saving Private Ryan but now that Universal Pictures has released the epic war movie in 4K…
Fighter Factory: 11 Grumman Combat Planes
Across the course of the 20th century, the Grumman company provided the United States Navy with some of its most successful fighter planes. FF-1 Grumman’s…
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…
Holy Roman Empress? – Maria Theresa’s Fight for Her Empire
In October of 1740, Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, died. Charles had spent most of his life at war, first over the succession to the…
How the “Other” Ewell Brother Helped Saved Richmond
The 16th President of the College of William and Mary, Benjamin Stoddert Ewell was a civil engineer who served in the Confederate Army. His ingenuity…
Respecting Our Soldiers – How Vietnam Changed U.S. Perceptions of War at Home
When we think of war, many of us envision images of their fellow citizens suffering. We think of soldiers who are hurt or killed overseas. …
Crusades – More Peace than War?
Typically, it can be said that the winners get to determine how history is told. In the case of the Crusades, however, that hasn’t been…
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 War That Humiliated China
During the 19th century, China was struggling to maintain its imperial dynasties that had ruled for over three hundred years. The Qing dynasty, established in…
Ani Pachen – Tibetan Joan of Arc
While some call her ‘the Warrior Nun of Tibet’, others call her the ‘Tibetan Joan of Arc.’ Either way, Ani Pachen’s name will never fade…
A Stonewall Before Bull Run: Jackson in Mexico
Though his participation was cut short, Rebel General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson proved a skilled tactician and trusted compatriot of fellow Rebel Robert E. Lee. Like…