10 Things You May Not Know About World War I
World War I was fought from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Because many of the combatants had colonies and alliances beyond the continent, it…
The Dog That Went on Missions To Bomb Germany And Became A National Hero
In the great tragedy of war, one often needs to find something on which to hold in the darkest moments. For a Czech Pilot at…
The Hidden Side of Operation Dynamo – Soldiers Who Were Left Behind At Dunkirk
Most of the time, especially during big conflicts like the world war, historians tend to lean towards the success stories while some less successful tales…
Korea: Marine Manned Machinegun Alone – Found Dead Next Morning With Over 200 Dead Enemies Around Him
The history of war is comprised of many occupational specialties necessary for military victory. Within the culture of Military Service, one would often find rivalries…
Ready to cry? Amazing images of the war dump – Million Dollar Point
In the South Western Pacific Ocean, there is an island that is part of the Vanuatu archipelago, called Espírito Santo. Just off the coast of…
How Scipio Defeated Hannibal And His Elephants and Earned the Name Africanus
Scipio Africanus was only of the most talented generals in the ancient world. He was barely an adult when Hannibal invaded Italy. He fought in…
1453: The Fall of Constantinople and the end of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire didn’t end with the 476 depositions of the Western Emperor Romulus or the Fall of Rome. It continued with solid momentum in…
Strange: In WWII Pigeons Were Used To Guide Missles
Pigeons aren’t birds known for their skill, their intelligence, or even their friendly demeanor. To most people, pigeons are nothing more than a bird seen…
The Totally Inept Nazi Saboteurs Sent To Terror Bomb the USA – Achieved Nothing
Although most people know Japanese soldiers invaded Alaska during World War II, most do not know Germany sent two groups of saboteurs to wreak havoc…
Amazing German Aviator Who Escaped From a British PoW Camp and Died Exploring A Patagonian Glacier
Gunther Plüschow was a man of singular talents, feats, and ambition. In the English-speaking world, we might have heard of his escape from a POW…
War Footage from 1899 (The Boer War)
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
A Turning Point In The Life Of Musashi, The Undefeated Samurai
Miyamoto Musashi was three hours late. This was his way. On the beach the tension in the air was palpable. Sasaki Kojiro paced up and…