Essential Facts: Four Of The Deadliest Battles of the 20th Century
The books of history are filled with stories of wars. History speaks itself for the fact that we have failed at avoiding wars from ancient…
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…
Fast Facts – History of the Hand Grenade – An Essential Infantry Weapon In Modern Warfare
Hand grenades play an important part in modern war as lightweight and hard-hitting infantry weapons. But their development hasn’t been a steady one, and for…
The British Fighting The Argentinians In The Falklands War – “It Was A Very Close-Run Thing”
Looking back at history, the outcome of the Falklands War is seen by on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, it…
A Quick Guide To The 15 Decisive Battles of the World
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…
The First United States Military Involvement in Korea, 15 Men Were Awarded The Medal of Honor
Some people think the United States did not become involved with Korea on a military level until the Korean War in 1950. The Korean Expedition…
Check It Out – Info and Pics – The Top 5 Important Battle Rifles in the World (Watch)
A Battle Rifle is the name used for a select-fire rifle that fires a full caliber cartridge. They were important weapons during World War II…
The Cádiz Expedition, Involving a King’s Boyfriend And A Disatrous Invasion Of Spain
The Cádiz Expedition of 1625 involved a king’s boyfriend and an invasion of Spain. It had disastrous consequences for Britain and left the Spaniards extremely…
Libya Bombed A German Disco in 1986, So The US Bombed Italy
In 1986, Libya bombed a discotheque in Germany… so the US retaliated by bombing Italy. Not all of Italy, of course. Just a small portion…
Take A Vacation To Check Out Famous World War Two Sites – On Themed River Cruises
Looking for a unique travel option for your upcoming getaway? Want something you will love as a war history enthusiast, and your family will enjoy…
Shock & Awe – Devastating Power of ‘Smart’ US Cluster Bomb Which Can Take Out 40 Tanks At Once!
The CBU-97 Sensor Fuzed Weapon is a US Air Force 1,000-pound Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU). The CBU-97 in conjunction with the unguided gravity bombing techniques…
Unique! Flying a Drone Over A Massive German FLAK Bunker From WW2
Following the raid on Berlin by the Royal Air Force in 1940, the construction of three huge flak towers was ordered by Adolf Hitler. These towers…