History | War History

The Picture Has Become Iconic, But The Battle In this Fallujah House Was Legendary

Jeff Edwards

Every war has its iconic pictures that will forever resonate in the minds of the public and most certainly of the men who fought it. …

8 Military Leaders Whose Commands Got Their Own Men Decimated

Andrew Knighton

Death is, sadly, an essential part of war. Unnecessary death is not, yet it remains a constant. Even the most capable commanders sometimes give orders…

Haunted Battlefields – From The Civil War To Stalingrad

Holly Godbey

These are sites which paranormal investigators have been fascinated with for years. When a battle ends in terrible bloodshed and suffering, many still believe that…

Famous Faces – Celebrities Who Served Their Countries In Times of War

Holly Godbey

Throughout history, many celebrities have joined the war effort, from actors and musicians to authors and comedians. Here are ten celebrities who you’ll instantly recognize,…

Neutral Switzerland Has Mistakenly Invaded Tiny Liechtenstein 3 Times in 30 Years

Shahan Russell

Most people associate Switzerland with mountains, chocolates, watches, and Swiss Army knives. They also think of a peaceful and neutral country that’s fanatic about avoiding…

The Bravery Of This Japanese-American Soldier On His First Day Fighting In WW2 Is Astounding

During the Italian Campaign of World War 2, German troops were faced with a sight they had never expected: Japanese-American soldiers. These troops were members…

A War for Lost Glory – The Falklands War, 1982

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…

United States Navy Is Upgrading Its Amphibious Operations

The United States Navy has nearly finished construction of its first two recent, high-tech ship-to-shore connectors for maritime operations designed to move greater numbers of…

Must-See Historical War Items To See At The Smithsonian

Holly Godbey

The Smithsonian National Museum of History is a treasure trove of historical items, from not only every war in American history, but every time period,…

Camp X – The Allies’ Secret Training School for World War II Spies and Elite Agents

On the shores of Lake Ontario between Whitby and Oshawa is an area now known as Intrepid Park. Very little of what remains today hints at…

Out of fuel: Pilot Landed on a Container Ship – The Ship Claimed the Plane Under Salvage Rights (Watch)

An unusual incident involving a container ship and an aircraft from a nearby aircraft carrier occurred in June 1983, when NATO countries were staging an…

The Battle Of The Canoes – Fighting For Survival On The Waters Of The Alabama River

Andrew Knighton

The battles of the Creek Indian War were fought between small forces, usually ranging from a dozen to a few hundred men. They were no…