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…
When The US Navy Came Of Age, Showing For The First Time What It Could Do
Sweat poured down the brows of eight American sailors, their white-knuckled fists gripping long oars. The bosun bellowed at them to pull for their lives…
“The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World,” 1851 – Looking Again With Modern Eyes
In 1851, Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy, an English historian, wrote a book entitled The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World. Obviously, the world has changed quite…
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…
Marlborough’s March To The Danube And Battle Of Blenheim
The Duke of Marlborough is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in British history. Though he is famed for his battlefield successes,…
Who Dares Wins – When Overly Timid Generals Brought Disaster To Their Troops
Recklessness can be a bad thing in a commander, getting the people beneath them killed by an excess of innovation and risk taking. But so…
From WW2 To The Iraq War – Longest 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…
The Day of the Rangers – The True Story That Inspired The Movie Black Hawk Down
When Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down” came out in 2001 it had all the features that make a great movie. As well as drama, tension…
Fire In Warfare: Seven Devastating Incendiary Weapons From Military History
Fire has played a devastating part in the history of war. Even when not weaponized, it could be unleashed during pillaging of towns, leading to…
Alternative History – Hannibal Barca Victory Over Rome
Hannibal Barca was easily one of the most talented tacticians in the ancient world. He gave the Romans a good handful of crushing defeats. He…
The Battle of San Jacinto – Where Santa Anna Lost Texas By Falling Asleep
Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón (Santa Anna, for short) thought very highly of himself – and with…
Retreat Does Not Always Mean Defeat – Epic Retreats From Military History
In war, retreats aren’t always about defeat. Sometimes, they’re a deliberate tactic to gain more defensible ground, consolidate forces, encircle an enemy, or lead them…