When The Coast Guard Supported The D.E.A. & Flew Resupply & Bombing Missions In Peru
The U.S. Coast Guard has always been there to help those in distress, but that doesn’t always mean ships in a storm. In the Fall…
How Mass Warfare Transformed Nations: Europe’s Military Revolution
Warfare has changed dramatically over the centuries. From small bands defending local communities, it has turned into the clash of vast armies on an industrial…
Tankfest 2016 – TANKED UP AGAIN!
After last year there was some doubt the WHO team would be invited back to the Tank Museum for Tankfest. Some people have short memories!…
How The Iranians Captured 10 US Sailors In January 2016
In January 2016, Iran made a public display of its internal bickering. On the one side were the moderates who wanted to open up to…
The 4 Worst Things Hollywood gets Wrong about Ancient and Medieval Battles
Personally, I love Hollywood historical epics no matter how ridiculously inaccurate they are. Anything that gets history out in the world is okay with me.…
How the Jewish Brigade Saved Lives, and Helped to Found a Nation’s Army
In the spring of 1945, a new unit arrived on the British lines in northern Italy: His Majesty’s Jewish Brigade Group. Made up Jewish volunteers…
Storming Through Enemy Trenches in Iraq, Marine Chontosh Went After The Enemy With Their Own Weapons
Once the bullets start flying, and explosions ring out, one often has mere seconds to interpret the battlefield and take decisive action if one is…
Over 60 Amazing Photos of the Operation Husky, Invasion of Sicily
‘Operation Husky’ was the codename for the invasion of Sicily in 1943. The Operation began at night of 9/10 July. It was a large amphibious and airborne operation, followed…
Sedan 1870 – The Great Humiliation of France
The year was 1870. By this time Prussia had consolidated its place as one of the great powers of Europe. Defeating Austria and Denmark had…
5 Heroic Last Stands – Do You Know Them All?
Looking throughout history, before the end of the Medieval era, we can find five great last stands with ease. The heroism and self-sacrifice of the…
When a Chinese Submarine Appeared In The Middle Of A Carrier Battle Group
On 11th November 2006, the Commander of the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet at the time, Gary Roughead, made a historic visit to China in a…
Another Battle of Thermopylae? New evidence details Greek Stand against the Goths in the 3rd Century CE
Ancient history covers an incredibly vast span of time. We know the specific details of only a small percentage of the battles fought during this…