5 of the Greatest British Inventors of the First World War
The First World War was a period of unprecedented destruction, but also of previously unmatched creativity. The first truly industrial war, it was founded on…
The Men Who Made The Mightiest Military Ever – A Day in the Life of a Roman Legionary
Roman legionaries were among the most ruthlessly efficient soldiers in the ancient world. But even for these highly disciplined and well-equipped men, the armies that…
The Battle of Tarawa: 76 Hours of Hell – 5,700 Dead for Twelve Square Miles
The Battle of Tarawa was one of the more terrible American experiences in the Pacific theater of World War Two. It was one that would…
Red Eagle – Andrew Jackson’s Creek Indian Foe and Friend
Red Eagle was one of the most extraordinary figures of resistance to the advancing United States of America. A half-breed trader, he led the Red…
8 Military Leaders Whose Commands Got Their Own Men Decimated
Death is, sadly, an essential part of war. Unnecessary death is not, yet it remains a constant. Even the most capable commanders sometimes give orders…
Facts And Pictures: Bloody Battle For The Bridge Over The Rhine At Remagen In WW2, March 1945
On 7 March 1945, Allied troops captured the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. This surprise success allowed thousands of troops to cross the River Rhine and…
A War for Lost Glory – The Falklands War, 1982
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
The Great Military Men Who Inspired The Young Napoleon Bonaparte
From an early age, Napoleon Bonaparte showed the ambition and intelligence that would eventually make him the emperor of half of Europe. As a child,…
The Battle of the Somme, One of the Deadliest WW1 Battles Ever
One of the most destructive events of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme was a 142-day campaign including a series of smaller…
The Battle Of The Canoes – Fighting For Survival On The Waters Of The Alabama River
The battles of the Creek Indian War were fought between small forces, usually ranging from a dozen to a few hundred men. They were no…
At The Height Of Its Power, The Spanish Armada Was A Terrifying Power At Sea
The attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada on 1588 was an extraordinary undertaking. A vast invasion fleet was assembled in an attempt to…
Bad Leadership, Old Tactics, and Modern Hardware Cause Carnage on the Eastern Front in the First World War
The Brusilov offensive was Russia’s greatest military triumph of World War One, but also the scene of one of that nation’s most misguided and disastrous…