Wars Fought For Stupid Reasons: Stray Dog Sparked War Between Greece and Bulgaria in 1925
Wars had started over land, resources, religion, and politics. When people say that “wars have been fought over less,” however, they’re usually right; in 1925,…
Modern Full-Color Pictures of The Atlantic Wall – Hitler’s Barrier Against Attack In WW2 Europe
The Atlantic Wall went down in history as the main defense line of the Atlantic coast in then-occupied Europe. A network of bunkers and fortified…
Siege of Sparta: When The Spartan Women Pitched in to Defend Their City
Most historians should know the term “Pyrrhic Victory,” right? Pyrrhus of Epirus (located in the modern day region of western Greece and Albania) won victories…
Impressive Emergency Landing of a Chinook CH 47-D, With a Missing Landing Gear!
What happens when a Chinook loses a landing gear? Swift and efficient action is required by the ground crew to safely land the helicopter. Watch…
140-Year-Old British Steamship Wreck Finally Located
It was a modern day adventure that resulted in the discovery of the 140-year-old wreck of The Thames, a 120-ton British steamship with sails, captained…
Remembering 9/11 – 10 Things to Know About the Attacks on America
This year marks the 18th anniversary of 9/11, a day that for many people still holds a very vivid image of death, destruction, and disaster.…
When Iran Air Flight 655 Was Shot Down By A US Navy Guided Missile Cruiser
In 1988, a US warship shot down an Iranian commercial plane, killing all onboard. The American captain and his crew were hailed as heroes, Scotland…
A Piece of History – Patton Museum at Fort Knox Opens Restored WWII Barracks to Visitors
Ft. Knox has opened a new exhibit that preserves and presents an important part of its history. The Patton Museum at Ft. Knox has restored…
The Creek Indian War in Early 19th-Century America
Battles do not have to be vast to be significant. The Creek Indian War, which took place from 1813 to 1814, was a hard fought…
Highly Skilled Specialists – Longest Long Range Sniper Kills Of 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 Funniest Armed Forces Memes!
Here are some of the funniest Armed Forces memes we could find on the excellent Military Memes Facebook page! Shocking Navy Never A Dull Moment…
Band of Brothers – Crossroads Battle – Drone Footage
Watch a Band of Brothers episode and have a close look at the site of one of the most famous battles from an entirely new…