Ironclad Devastation-Class Battleships – The Steam Powered Trailblazers For The Fleets Of The Future
In 1869 there was a revolutionary shift in the long tradition of British ship building. Up until this point battleships had always used some form…
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck: Leader Of The Greatest Guerrilla Operation Ever – Against The British
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck has been called the leader of the “greatest single guerrilla operation in history,” by Edwin Palmer Hoyt, an American writer of military…
Part 2: Anakonda 16 – More Fantastic Photos Of Modern Military In Action
This year the Polish Army led a multinational joint exercise of NATO in Eastern Europe – Anakonda 16. 24 countries, 31,000 soldiers, over 100 aircraft, 12…
Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated Dog of The First World War
Dogs are often regarded as man’s best friend. They are loyal animals, can be very protective and can be trained to do many tasks. For…
How The Cowboy Capital Honored Veterans On Veterans Day 2016
Stephenville, The Cowboy Capital of the World, honored veterans this Veterans Day, 2016, at the Erath County Courthouse in the center of this small, but…
Two US Navy 3rd Class Petty Officers, 100 years Apart
From its creation in 1915, until 1974, the United States Coast Guard adopted the uniforms of the United States Navy. These included the dress blue…
Top 10 Long Range Sniper Kills In Military History
A sniper is a skilled marksman whose job is to shoot someone from afar without hitting anyone (or anything) else. But it’s not just about…
Anakonda 16 – Mind-Blowing Photos And Video Of Modern Military In Action – NATO Joint Exercise In Poland – Part 1
This year the Polish Army led a multinational joint exercise of NATO in Eastern Europe – Anakonda 16. 24 countries, 31,000 soldiers, over 100 aircraft, 12…
“Satan’s Chariot” – Powerful Soviet-Designed Helicopter Is Still In Active Service Today
The Mil Mi-24, which also went under the NATO reporting name HIND, is more than a helicopter. It is one of Russia’s top fighting vehicles…
Leonardo’s War Machines – The Italian Genius May Have Deliberately Sabotaged His Own Designs
Born in the Tuscan town of Vinci on the 15th of April, 1452, Leonardo Da Vinci is perhaps best known as the painter of the…
5 Epic Retreats In Military History
Can a retreat ever be considered a success? Most are a sign of failure, as armies pull back from the objectives they seek to take…
WWI Armored Cars In Pictures – The Heavy Cavalry Of The Industrial Age
As the 20th century saw the mass production of automobiles, military establishments around the world considered its use as crucial in future conflicts. The motorization…