Five Men Who Died At the Alamo
Not only was the Battle of the Alamo one of the most famous engagements during the Texas Revolution, it’s regarded as one of the most…
Ivar the Boneless: How a Disabled Viking Warrior Conquered England
The story of Ivar the Boneless has been told for centuries, striking fear into the hearts of Viking children as elders regaled in his most…
Is General Winter Russia’s Greatest Wartime Ally?
He’s been Russia’s ally for centuries, aiding in the defeat of some of the greatest armies in history. From Napoleon to the German Wehrmacht, “General…
Five of the Boldest Military Plans From History
Depending on the strategies being implemented, military battles can go either very right or totally wrong. Some have gone down as the most remarkable in…
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 Saragarhi: 21 Sikhs vs. 10,000 Afghan Rebels
Between two British forts on the Samana Range stood a signaling outpost. It was operated by a small crew and became the target of a…
Dogs, Emus and Cows – Oh My! Ridiculous Wars Fought Throughout History
War has long been a costly approach to conflict, yet it remains a part of international politics and society. From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand…
Arthur Wellesley: The ‘Iron Duke’ Who Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is seen by some to be a contentious figure in British history. A brilliant military leader who aided in…
Alexander Suvorov: The Russian Military Leader Who Erased Napoleon’s Gains In Italy
Alexander Suvorov was a general of the Russian Army during the 18th century, leading his men through incredible victories and rising through the ranks. His…
Fyodor Ushakov: The Russian Naval Legend and Saint Who Never Lost a Battle
Naval power has long been a feature of the world’s most powerful militaries. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Russians had an important advantage…
Prince Henry of Prussia Was Almost a Monarch of the United States
When the United States was in its infancy, most countries were ruled by monarchs. There were some prominent people involved in the Revolutionary War that…
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…