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Casualties of War – Ten of the Deadliest Conflicts in Human History

Lincoln Riddle

It goes without saying, war has been around forever. Since the beginning of recorded history, it’s estimated that between 315 million to more than 750…

The Assignment of a Lifetime – Secret Service Agent Transporting Incredibly Valuable Documents

It may have been the greatest assignment of Secret Service agent Harry E. Neal’s life. Neal had started his work day on December 26, 1941,…

When the American Civil War Broke Out, Another Civil War Had Been Raging In China For 11 Years

Almost at the same time that the American Civil War was taking place, another kind of civil war was occurring on the other side of…

Incredible Art From The First World War

The Idea War has always been mimicked in some artistic fashion, whether it’s literature, paintings, sculpture, song or the theater. At the beginning of World War…

The Man Who Bought – And Wore – A Medal of Honor He Did Not Earn

Military stories vary widely: some are the moments that make history, secure victories or result in resounding losses. Others are merely moments of day to…

The Strange And Cold Day The French Cavalry Captured a Dutch Fleet at Sea

Shahan Russell

The Hussars were a type of light cavalry that originated in medieval Hungary and were adopted by other European countries. Their bravery, cunning, and daredevil…

The Most Eagerly Awaited Game of 2016 – Single Player Trailer for Battlefield One Released – Check it Out Here!

The unrealized potential of Xbox360 and PS3 is now accessible with the advanced capabilities of PS4 and Xbox One that could draw gameplay aficionados to…

The Cost of U.S. Wars Then and Now

Guest Author

Though it lasted fewer than four years, World War II was the most expensive war in United States history. Adjusted for inflation to today’s dollars,…

The Top 3 Deadliest Sieges Before the 19th Century

Sieges throughout history were awful affairs. Unlike Field Battles, Sieges involved civilians, as well as numerous ways to die over long periods of time. Starvation…

A Stolen Letter of Personal History From World War II Returned to Owner

It was an extraordinary moment for Greg and Rosemary Almeida, when they met, after school, Duc Nguyen, the Bear Creek High School sophomore who possessed a…

After The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Horatio Nelson Traveled Back To England Pickled in Brandy!

Jinny McCormick

A long used euphemism in sailing circles, and in some pubs and bars, refers to slurping liquor from a straw directly from the barrel. The…

Top Ten Important War History Sites In Britain

If you’re British (or even if you’re just visiting Great Britain), don’t miss out on some of these interesting, moving and all-around fascinating war-related sites.…