Great Cavalry Commanders From Throughout Military History
As soon as horses were bred strong enough to carry a human, they have been used in war. From the horse archers of the Asian…
The Development Of Armor – From Ancient Times To Modern Warfare
Early Armor Throughout history, soldiers have sought new ways to protect their bodies from the weapons of war. As armament technology was developed, so to…
From Ancient Times To World War Two – Massive Retreats of 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…
Defying Orders, He Rescued his Friends Under Fire, Dakota Meyer Became First Living Marine Recipient of the Medal of Honor in 38 Years
When his first request to join the firefight inflicting a heavy toll on his friends was denied, Corporal Dakota Meyer obeyed. He could hear the…
The Falklands War – A War for Lost Glory
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
The Capture of the Bridge Over the Rhine at Remagen, 7 March 1945 & was built by Russian prisoners captured on the Eastern Front
On 7 March 1945, Allied troops captured the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. This surprise success allowed thousands of troops to cross the River Rhine and…
Roman Emperors Who Died in Battle, From The End Of The Roman Empire To Byzantium
Though Roman Emperors occasionally did fight while out on campaigns, it was often a major shock if they were wounded or killed. If an emperor…
The Alamo, Chancellorsville And Borodino, Was Victory Really Worth The Cost
A few weeks ago an article covering some victories throughout history provoked quite a bit of discussion. These victories came at such a cost that…
When Cavalry Captured A Fleet Trapped In Ice – A Unique Event In Military History
Fifty miles north of Amsterdam in the depths of the freezing winter of 1795, a fleet lay at anchor. It sat upon the Zuiderzee, a…
Extremely Effective Tactical Formations Of Military History
The formation of a unit could be decisive in a battle. In a case where all things were otherwise equal, the commander who knew how…
The Unstoppable Highland Charge – First Blood in the Jacobite Rising of 1745
Charles Edward Stuart landed on a tiny island off the north-west coast of Scotland with seven others in July of the year 1745. He was…
Ideologies That Have Inspired Soldiers
Warriors need a reason to fight. Sometimes self-interest is enough, men and women fighting for pay or self-defence. But more often than not, ideology plays…