Six Authoritarian Countries Where Democracy Is Virtually Extinct
In 2006, The Economist published the first-ever Democracy Index, a system that measures the state of democracy in nations around the world. Ranking countries on…
Battle of Kamdesh: Vastly Outnumbered, US Army Troops Defeated Over 300 Taliban Insurgents
On October 3, 2009, more than 300 Taliban insurgents descended upon US Army Combat Outpost (COP) Keating in Kamdesh, Afghanistan. The some 50 soldiers of…
Korengal Valley: Why the Region Is Nicknamed the ‘Valley of Death’
Between the mountain ranges bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan lies the infamous Korengal Valley. The area saw some of the deadliest engagements to occur during the…
How Did Bravo Zulu Come To Mean ‘Well Done?’
The military can be a rather thankless place. So when you do get a compliment, it should be celebrated. Arguably, the most famous form of…
Is Fort Hood The Most Dangerous Military Base In The United States?
Like everything in Texas, Fort Hood is huge. Today, Fort Hood is one of the largest military bases in the entire world. Located just outside…
The Contentious History of Russia-Ukraine Relations
The history of Russia-Ukraine relations is a contentious one. The pair’s relationship dates back long before the creation of the Soviet Union and has continued…
6 Of The Most Feared Warriors In Military History
Since the beginning of time, wars have been fought for various reasons. Some warriors and tribes, though, have been more efficient and brutal than others.…
A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Actions in Afghanistan
The United State Army is honoring a member of the Air Force for his heroic actions while serving in Afghanistan. Major Mike “Vago” Hilkert is…
Channing Tatum, Tom Hardy to Star in Movie About the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Universal Pictures has announced it’s purchased an untitled pitch from writer and producer George Nolfi. The yet-to-be-written production will cover the days leading up to…
Decorated Navy SEAL Avenged Dog’s Death After Unprovoked Shooting
In a move reminiscent of the John Wick films, retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell took extreme measures to corner those who’d murdered his beloved canine…
The Biggest Invasions of Afghanistan: 330 BC to Present-Day
The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan created an unprecedented situation. The Taliban has once again seized control, leading many Afghan citizens to risk their…
How The Bandung Conference Of 1955 Was The Beginning Of The End For Indonesia’s President
The Bandung Conference of 1955 was a meeting of Asian and African nations, many of which were newly emerging from colonial rule. It was an…
Bob Denard: The Mercenary ‘Pirate of the Republic’
To many, Bob Denard may not be a familiar name. However, those with knowledge of 20th-century mercenary activity know him as the Frenchman who staged…
Missing Indonesian Sub Wreckage Found: Crew Considered Lost
A missing Indonesian submarine, the KRI Nanggala 402, has been found in three pieces, the Indonesian Military confirmed. President Joko Widodo sent condolences to the…
Mechanic ‘Accidentally’ Fires Vulcan Cannon & Obliterates F-16 Sitting on the Runway
The F-16, hit by the cannon fire, caught fire and exploded having recently been refuelled and made ready for a training sortie due to take…
Auschwitz Closed for at Least Two Weeks
Authorities have closed the Auschwitz Memorial, and the site of the Nazi concentration camp of the same name, until, at the earliest, 25th March 2020…
The Marines Have Wiped Out More ISIS Than Anyone Else
Major General John Love, commanding officer of the 2nd Marine Division said recently that the 1st Battalion, 10th Marines artillery battery has distinguished itself in…
Fifty Years After Huey’s First Mission, Grey Wolf is It’s Replacement
The US Air Force took delivery of its first MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters at Duke Field, Florida on December 19th, 2019. The replacement for the…
3 Burials Discovered at the Alamo in Texas
The Alamo: Plans by the city of San Antonio and the State of Texas to develop the precinct around the Alamo have come to a…
Have You Heard of The Special Forces Ghost Car That Operated in Bosnia (with video)
Ghost Car: In the early 1990s, a former Danish special forces soldier felt a calling from God to go to Bosnia and provide humanitarian aid…
Series 6 of Outlander is Looking for People to Join the Crew
A tweet sent out from Screen Scotland has kicked off the annual recruitment drive from Screen Scotland, Starz, and the hit television show Outlander. Outlander…
Highway to be Named After Spec Ops Sgt. Maj. James “Ryan” Sartor
Highway 24 in El Paso County has had a section dedicated to fallen Green Beret Sergeant Major Sartor thanks to the efforts of the Falcon…
We Lose Mike Hoare aged 100:The Wild Geese Movie Was Based on Him
The world has lost one of its larger than life figures, Mike Hoare, aged 100. It is unusual for a mercenary to become a household…
The Mysterious Disappearance Of US Navy Flight 19
In countless books about unsolved mysteries, the so-called Bermuda Triangle, or the Devil’s Triangle as it is sometimes known, usually features prominently. The concept of…
People Forget China’s conflict with Japan Cost at Least Ten Million Lives
Joseph Stalin once said: “The death of a man is a tragedy. The death of a million is a statistic.” Sadly, history seems to have…
The only American woman to be executed for espionage by the Nazis during WWII
Arguably the most successful espionage ring working in Germany against the Nazis during WWII was code-named “Rote Kapelle” by the Gestapo. This term translates to…
Funny Name – Serious Fight: The battle for “Donkey’s Ear” Hill
On August 7, 1999, the troops of the “Islamic peacekeeping brigade” under the command of terrorists Shamil Basayev and Khattab (Samer Saleh al-Suwaylem) crossed the…
Warrior Queen of Ghana and the War for the Golden Stool
“…Is it true that the bravery of Ashanti is no more? I cannot believe it! It cannot be! If the men of Ashanti fear to…
Sunken Treasure: The Fight Over the Spanish Galleon San Jose
In 1981, Sea Search Armada, a company funded by American investors and based in Belleview, Washington, found a three-hundred-year-old wreck of a Spanish Galleon in…
After North Korea Captured Their Spy Ship, The Crew Invented The ‘Hawaiian Good Luck Sign’ In Defiance
In 1968, North Korea seized a US Navy ship, held its crew for almost a year, and tortured them. To free themselves, the captives had…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For Almost 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
‘Pursuit Of Peril’ – Westphalia, Mo., Veteran Served In Five Campaigns, Gassed During World War I
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
From The Vikings To WW2, And Beyond – These Are Some Of The World’s Best Battle Reenactments
War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…
Battle of Busan Perimeter, The First Major Conflict In The Korean War
Busan Perimeter The Battle of Busan Perimeter took place in the fall of 1950 and was one of the first major conflicts of the Korean…
The Dutch Terrorized the Philippines in 1600 Before Circumnavigating the World
In 1600, two Dutch ships terrorized the Philippines. They then went on to become the fourth group of Europeans to circumnavigate the world. This is…
Outnumbered 10 to 1 – In The Korean War, UN forces Held Off A Chinese Force 10 Times Their Size For Two Days
The Battle of Chipyong-ni has been labeled as ‘the Gettysburg of the Korean War’ and has been singled out as one of the greatest regimental…
Siege of Sparta: When The Spartan Women Pitched in to Defend Their City
Most historians should know the term “Pyrrhic Victory,” right? Pyrrhus of Epirus (located in the modern day region of western Greece and Albania) won victories…
Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade – US Citizens Who Fought Against Fascism in Spain
During the Spanish Civil War (1936 – 1939) a call went out from the Republican forces for communists and socialists around the world to come…
As The US Navy Does Away With Enlisted Rates, We Look At Their History
The weight of the United States Military has always rested soundly on the back of its non-commissioned officers. In the Navy, these men and women…
When the American Civil War Broke Out, Another Civil War Had Been Raging In China For 11 Years
Almost at the same time that the American Civil War was taking place, another kind of civil war was occurring on the other side of…
Some of the Very Different Opponents Faced by Victorian British Armies
Maintaining your status as a global power is no easy thing. The British Victorian Army was one of the best equipped and most experienced in…
The Unknown History of US Coast Guard Intelligence Operations
History often overlooks the Coast Guard’s role as an intelligence-gathering operation. This small service, with its unique combination of military, law enforcement, and humanitarian missions…
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy – The Intellectual Genius Of General James “Mad Dog” Mattis
Often referred to as the General Patton of the modern era, General James “Mad Dog” Mattis once told a group of Iraqi tribal elders “I…
Glorieta Pass, The Defining Civil War Battle Which Was Called The Gettysburg Of The West
The U.S. Civil War’s leading contenders were, of course, the Union, made up of the Northern states, and the Confederacy, made up of the Southern…
The Lion of Africa: Paul von Lettow Vorbeck: Germany’s WW1 Guerilla Commander In East Africa
In March of 1919, while Germany was recovering from its defeat in the First World War, its people starving and its army in ruins, a…
The Tragic Loss of Nathan Bruckenthal, The Only US Coast Guard Casualty of the Iraq War
The Iraq War is most often remembered for its ground combat. The insurgency which gripped the country after the fall of Saddam Hussein focused its…
The Lockheed U-2 and the SR-71 Blackbird – Top Secret Spy Planes
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
The Element of Surprise – Totally Effective Surprise Attacks in Military History
Surprise attacks and ambushes can turn the tide of war. More often than not, the side that has the larger base of industry or manpower…
The Last Samurai: The True History Behind The Film
The Last Samurai is a pretty solid, although underrated film. The action is well done, and the fusion of old and new, as well as…
The Picture Has Become Iconic, But The Battle In this Fallujah House Was Legendary
Every war has its iconic pictures that will forever resonate in the minds of the public and most certainly of the men who fought it. …
‘An Important Moment’ – WWII Veteran Crossed Europe, Helped Liberate Dachau Concentration Camp
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
‘Forever At Sea’ – Russellville Sailor Killed Aboard USS Indianapolis During World War II
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
‘Pursuit Of Peril’ – Westphalia, Mo., Veteran Served In Five Campaigns, Gassed During World War I
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
‘Brothers In Arms’ – Westphalia Twins Drafted During WWI Exemplify Family’s Sacrifice
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
‘A good opportunity’ – Local veteran discusses service with United States Army, Europe
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
‘How Good We’ve Got It’ – Wardsville Veteran Shares Story Of Service During Vietnam War
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For Almost 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
Five Fascinating Military Inventions – From The Big Dog Robot To The Humble Email Address
Military technology has a history of experimenting with novel approaches to the development of new methods of attack and defense. Some experiments are driven by…
As The US Navy Does Away With Enlisted Rates, We Look At Their History
The weight of the United States Military has always rested soundly on the back of its non-commissioned officers. In the Navy, these men and women…
The Tragic Loss of Nathan Bruckenthal, The Only US Coast Guard Casualty of the Iraq War
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The Lion of Africa: Paul von Lettow Vorbeck: Germany’s WW1 Guerilla Commander In East Africa
In March of 1919, while Germany was recovering from its defeat in the First World War, its people starving and its army in ruins, a…
Edward A. Carter, Jr. Received the Medal of Honor for Killing Six Soldiers and Using the Surviving Two as a Bodyshield
Edward Allen Carter Junior was born on May 26th, 1916 in Los Angeles, California. Carter had a unique upbringing. His father was an African-American missionary,…
The Most Expensive Wars The United States Has Been Involved In
Since its inception in 1776, the United States of America has experienced wartime relations throughout almost its entire lifespan. Some of these wars were short,…
After North Korea Captured Their Spy Ship, The Crew Invented The ‘Hawaiian Good Luck Sign’ In Defiance
In 1968, North Korea seized a US Navy ship, held its crew for almost a year, and tortured them. To free themselves, the captives had…
The Unknown History of US Coast Guard Intelligence Operations
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Some of the Very Different Opponents Faced by Victorian British Armies
Maintaining your status as a global power is no easy thing. The British Victorian Army was one of the best equipped and most experienced in…
The Biggest Wars in South American History
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Outnumbered 10 to 1 – In The Korean War, UN forces Held Off A Chinese Force 10 Times Their Size For Two Days
The Battle of Chipyong-ni has been labeled as ‘the Gettysburg of the Korean War’ and has been singled out as one of the greatest regimental…
The picture has become iconic, if you ask any Marine, the one thing they praise about this picture as much as any other is the First Sergeant’s remarkable trigger discipline
Every war has its iconic pictures that will forever resonate in the minds of the public and most certainly of the men who fought it. …
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For Almost 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
Technologies Which Were Developed In War & Then Found A Place In Civilian Life
The technology of war is constantly evolving, as old systems are revamped, and new ideas and concepts are created. With two World Wars occurring during…
The Battle Of Marignano: The Reason For Almost 500 Years Of Swiss Neutrality
In November of 2016, Switzerland will have had a strict policy of neutrality for five centuries. Even during the World Wars, Switzerland was able to…
Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
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No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy – The Intellectual Genius Of General James “Mad Dog” Mattis
Often referred to as the General Patton of the modern era, General James “Mad Dog” Mattis once told a group of Iraqi tribal elders “I…
A Soviet Spy Who saved The “Big Three” at the Tehran Conference was 19 years old at the time
During the spy games of WWII, the result of the war was hanging by a thread. Gevorg Vartanian, a young Armenian who joined the Soviet…
M1 HELMET LINERS – All We Need To Know
Olivier Dorrell returns to guide us through an immensely important subject to collectors and re-enactors. The M1 helmet was a unique and practical solution, compared…
Hannibal Barca: Rome’s Most Dangerous Enemy
Hannibal Barca – he crossed the Alps with elephants, supposedly took a sworn oath to forever hate the Romans, and inflicted some of the worst…
Famous Medieval Knights – Warriors, Leaders, And Scholars
Medieval knights were among the celebrities of their day – warriors, leaders, and scholars. They became figures of romance and inspiration, giving them a special…
Outnumbered 10 to 1 – In The Korean War, UN forces Held Off A Chinese Force 10 Times Their Size For Two Days
The Battle of Chipyong-ni has been labeled as ‘the Gettysburg of the Korean War’ and has been singled out as one of the greatest regimental…
The Element of Surprise – Totally Effective Surprise Attacks in Military History
Surprise attacks and ambushes can turn the tide of war. More often than not, the side that has the larger base of industry or manpower…
The Battle of Grytviken – When A Lone Sniper Turned The Tide Of Battle On A Warship – By Martin K.A. Morgan
In 1982, Argentina and the United Kingdom fought one another in the South Atlantic in a war that briefly thrust the political fate of the…
Hannibal Barca: Rome’s Most Dangerous Enemy
Hannibal Barca – he crossed the Alps with elephants, supposedly took a sworn oath to forever hate the Romans, and inflicted some of the worst…
The Bolo Knife – History, Development And Use Of An Iconic Weapon
Imperial forces around the world, whether they came to the battle with muskets and cannons or machine guns and fighter planes, have come to fear…
The Top Ten Most Expensive Wars the United States Has Been Involved In
Since its inception in 1776, the United States of America has experienced wartime relations throughout almost its entire lifespan. Some of these wars were short,…
The Sniper who Killed a Taliban Machine Gunner from 8,120 feet away
A corporal of the Horse and a member of the elite British Household Cavalry unit holds the record for achieving the longest kill shot ever…
Edward A. Carter, Jr. received the Medal of Honor for killing six soldiers and using the surviving two as a bodyshield
Edward Allen Carter Junior was born on May 26th, 1916 in Los Angeles, California. Carter had a unique upbringing. His father was an African-American missionary,…
Seven Very Different Opponents Faced By Victorian British Armies
Maintaining your status as a global power is no easy thing. The British Victorian Army was one of the best equipped and most experienced in…
A Soviet Spy Who saved The “Big Three” at the Tehran Conference was 19 years old at the time
During the spy games of WWII, the result of the war was hanging by a thread. Gevorg Vartanian, a young Armenian who joined the Soviet…
Biggest UK War Cemeteries in Europe
Europe is filled with war cemeteries and memorials commemorating the millions of lives that were lost during both World Wars. These sites have become tourist…
Battle of Busan Perimeter, The First Major Conflict In The Korean War
Busan Perimeter The Battle of Busan Perimeter took place in the fall of 1950 and was one of the first major conflicts of the Korean…
Fact Or Fiction – Finding out what Really Happened to the Knights Templar
Few military orders throughout history have maintained the same air of secrecy and mystique as the Knights Templar. From their humble origins in the Middle…
Developed In War, These Well-Known Technologies Later Found A Place In Civilian Life
The technology of war is constantly evolving, as old systems are revamped, and new ideas and concepts are created. With two World Wars occurring during…
The Unknown History of US Coast Guard Intelligence Operations
History often overlooks the Coast Guard’s role as an intelligence-gathering operation. This small service, with its unique combination of military, law enforcement, and humanitarian missions…
Some of the Very Different Opponents Faced by Victorian British Armies
Maintaining your status as a global power is no easy thing. The British Victorian Army was one of the best equipped and most experienced in…
Battle of Busan Perimeter, The First Major Conflict In The Korean War
Busan Perimeter The Battle of Busan Perimeter took place in the fall of 1950 and was one of the first major conflicts of the Korean…
The Bolo Knife – History, Development And Use Of An Iconic Weapon
Imperial forces around the world, whether they came to the battle with muskets and cannons or machine guns and fighter planes, have come to fear…
Five Fascinating Military Inventions – From The Big Dog Robot To The Humble Email Address
Military technology has a history of experimenting with novel approaches to the development of new methods of attack and defense. Some experiments are driven by…
From The Vikings To WW2, And Beyond – These Are Some Of The World’s Best Battle Reenactments
War reenactments are not a new thing by any means. From Shakespeare recreating famous British battles in his historic plays, to put upon the stage,…
These Moving Sites Are Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…