13 Things Everybody Should Know About the Roman Army
1. Mythical Origins Legends tell that the Roman army began with Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome, and his bodyguard of 300 warriors called the…
Five Great British Inventors Of The First World War
The First World War was a period of unprecedented destruction, but also of previously unmatched creativity. The first truly industrial war, it was founded on…
8 Ways Medieval Crusaders Might Have Thought And Felt About Their Wars
A knight stands on the walls of Jerusalem, staring out at the parched land beyond the city. He is weary from weeks of travel and…
Wernher von Braun: Engineer For Both The German And The U.S. Forces
It may be surprising to learn that one of the men responsible for the first U.S. Space Satellite, Explorer I, as well as the lunar…
The Battle of Tarawa: 76 Hours of Hell – 5,700 Dead for Twelve Square Miles
The Battle of Tarawa was one of the more terrible American experiences in the Pacific theater of World War Two. It was one that would…
When Winter Saved The American Revolution At The Battle Of Trenton
Fought on 26 December 1776, the Battle of Trenton was a small but significant battle in the American Revolution. At a time when the forces…
The Devastating Power of Ancient Roman Sieges
Tactically, the purpose of a siege is almost always the same – to take control of a strongly defended position. The reasons for launching one…
David Bruce Bleak – Medic Awarded The Medal Of Honor For Services In The Korean War
Some men are larger than life. In the case of one man that was true in both a literal and figurative sense – making him…
A Day In The Life Of A Roman Legionary
Roman legionaries were among the most ruthlessly efficient soldiers in the ancient world. But even for these highly disciplined and well-equipped men, the armies that…
The Ulster Division at Schwaben Redoubt: How Too Much Success Led to Terrible Loss
The Battle of the Somme, launched by the Allies against German lines on July 1, 1916, was an extraordinary offensive. A huge mass of troops…
11 Fascinating Facts: Why The Spanish Armada Was Such A Terrifying Power At Sea
The attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada on 1588 was an extraordinary undertaking. A vast invasion fleet was assembled in an attempt to…
Rare German World War II Tiger Tank Destroyer Arrives In UK
Seventy-two years after it fell into Allied hands, one of the largest combat vehicles to see action in the Second World War is arriving in…