These Horrible Chemical Weapons Were Created & Used During the First World War
Often referred to as the “Chemists War,” World War I saw the rise of chemical weapons being used on the battlefield. It all began with the…
When The Allies Attacked Oran And Were Annihilated By Vichy French Soldiers
After the fall of France during WWII, a puppet regime was established, with its administrative center in the town of Vichy, declaring itself The Vichy…
5 Epic retreats in Military History
Can a retreat ever be considered a success? Most are a sign of failure, as armies pull back from the objectives they seek to take…
Israel Releases Transcripts of Military Leaders After Six-Day War
Israel’s military archives have released testimonies from generals that give details into Israel’s capture of Jerusalem’s Old City in the 1967 Six-Day War. Israel’s Defense…
IAI Develops Unmanned Ground Vehicle
RoBattle is a six-wheeled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is being marketed for dangerous jobs that would normally be…
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Requesting Increased Restitution from Germany
A resolution requesting that Germany increases its restitution support for Holocaust survivors recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution was sponsored by…
Resurrecting a Sherman – World War II era tank restored through time and talents of local volunteers
By Jeremy P. Amick who writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families of America. For nearly five decades, an M4A3E8 Sherman tank sat abandoned…
Nazi German Invasion of the Soviet Union, A Stupid Idea? An Analysis (Watch)
Many people claim that it was extremely stupid for Germany/Hitler to attack the Soviet Union in World War 2, but is this claim just typical…
The Disastrous Roman Campaign of Carrhae
In the middle of summer, 53 BCE the Roman Triumvir Crassus was severely defeated in his campaign into the lands of the Parthian Empire. His…
10 Knightly Orders and What Made Each One Distinct
Combining knightly warfare and a monastic lifestyle, the knightly crusading orders were one of the strongest institutions of medieval Europe. Through them, men sought a…
With a Modified Aircraft Machinegun, Corporal Tony Stein Fired His Way Across Iwo Jima and Earned the Medal of Honor
The ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome has long been a core ethos of the United States Marine. While one could find many examples from…
After 39 Soviet Commandoes Took Hill 3234 In Afghanistan, Not Even Hundreds Of Mujahedeen Could Dislodge Them
The Soviet-Afghan War, or the “Soviet Vietnam” as some political analysts called it, was one of the key points in which the decaying superpower came…