A 20th-Century Siege in 1809: The Second Siege of Zaragoza
Many consider bitter house to house fighting to be a 20th-century invention, and a 21st-century norm. But in 1809 one Spanish city, Zaragoza, resisted French…
Immense Color Picture Gallery From The Russian Aviadarts Warplane Airshow 2016
This summer Russian helicopters and military competed in the Aviadarts competition testing their flying skills and marksmanship, while stunning crowds watched the contest, which is held…
Next Stop: Pointe Du Hoc and Omaha Beach – Amazing Color Pictures of the 2nd Rangers embarking in Weymouth
Almost Seventy-two years on, we look back at the time thousands of US Rangers were loaded up and shipped out from Weymouth, destination: Pointe Du…
Göring‘s gold plated gun for sale
“Possibly the most historic Walther factory engraved pistol that we ever offered for sale,” so says the blurb in the auction catalog from Rock Island…
Top 10 Military Disasters in War History
For every victory, there is a defeat. Some are worse than others, however. Some victories are brought about by military blunders committed by the other side.…
3 Ancient Battles That Ended In a Complete Bloodshed
From the dawn of time to the new era, a great many lives had been lost on the battlefield. It is not only about the…
Ernie Pyle Day – coming to the USA in 2017
In 1945, New Mexico’s Legislature took the unprecedented step of declaring 3rd August to be Ernie Pyle Day, and now his relatives are hoping that…
Edwin Glasberg – WWII Marine Extraordinaire
Edwin Glasberg, 92, has lived an extraordinary life and is known as a WWII hero for a number of reasons. He was born on the…
12 Ways the British Army Adapted to Fighting in the Americas
Fighting in the Americas was the great challenge facing the 18th-century British army. Whether confronted with French, Spanish, native or colonial troops, they had to…
The Tank Museum: Commemoration of 100 years from the first tank attack in history in London
Exactly 100 years on from the first tank attack in history, The Tank Museum will honour the memory of pioneering British tank soldiers with a…
D-Day – 15 Stunning Photos & Footage of Allied Airborne Forces
6th June 1944, Operation Overlord, D-Day and Airborne Landings On this day, more than half a century ago, Operation Overlord began, marking the beginning of…
U.S. Warship First Visit in 30 Years To New Zealand for Anniversary Celebration
For the first time in thirty years, the U.S. will be sending a warship to New Zealand. In a joint news conference, New Zealand Prime…