Pedro de Lara: From Powerful To Penniless
A man in the midst of a mid-life crisis is not a pretty sight. His mood can trigger all kinds of ill-advised behavior and foolish…
Defying His King: How The Battle Of Arsuf Was Won
Defying a king is no way to win medals, approval, or an invitation to court. Under certain kings of England, defiance could lead to time…
“Glowing” Wounds: Why Civil War Soldiers Had Injuries That Shone
Using insects – primarily maggots – to treat burns and wounds is a recognized, valid therapy. It is still used today to “debride” (clean) everything…
Most Extraordinary Footage Captures the Famous Confederate Battle Cry – The Rebel Yell
History has shown that a battle cry can be a powerful weapon. Not only does it create a feeling of unity among the ones performing…
Banastre Tarleton – The Most Feared & Hated Man in Revolutionary America
The American Revolutionary War saw many bitter fights and acts of cruelty. Of all its actors, none were crueler than the British cavalry commander, Sir…
The First Gunslinger: The Lone Gunman at Orleans
At the Siege of Orleans in 1429, in yet another brutal phase of the Hundred Year’s War, the English suffered a major blow to their…
Strange but True: Former Russian Officer Was One of the Union’s Great Leaders in the Civil War
Ivan Turchaninov was born in 1822 in the Don River region of southern Russia, and graduated in 1841 from the Imperial Military School in St.…
Super Weapons That Ended the Reign of Knights
It is without a doubt that weapons, since time immemorial, have the most effective tools in winning wars. In the Medieval Ages, the strength of…
Civil War Sniper Jack Hinson Was Hell Bent on Revenge
An old proverb dictates that, “revenge is a dish best served cold,” but to Southerner Jack Hinson, revenge tasted best when he was consumed with…
Napoleon’s Three Greatest Victories
As far as the military history of France goes, there is little that can compete with the greatness of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was one of…
The Bloodiest Battle Ever Fought on English Soil: The Battle of Towton
Fought on the 29th of March 1461, the Battle of Towton was the bloodiest battle ever fought in England. In a single day, thousands of…
Rebel to Hero – Wallace at Stirling Bridge
The Battle of Stirling Bridge took place on September 11, 1297, during the Wars of Scottish Independence which were fought in the last years of…