The Battle of Ramillies: One of Marlborough’s Greatest Victories
The Duke of Marlborough was one of the greatest military commanders in British history. His stunning success at the Battle of Ramillies on 23 May…
The Five Flaws of the Brilliant General “Stonewall” Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest tactical commanders in American military history. While his solid determination to hold…
Medal of Honor: Lt. Hibbs Was Killed Charging 2 Machine Guns to save A Wounded Soldier
The most important elements of military combat leadership could be described as mission accomplishment followed by troop welfare. Were they in the opposite order a…
20 Remarkable Facts About Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler, one of the worst dictators ever if not the worst in recorded human history, was responsible for 60 to 85 million deaths during…
Kubinka – Amazing Pics of Planes and Choppers Training in Russia
In Kubinka, Russia, on May 5th over 140 aircraft were training for the aviation display at the Victory Day parade, held in Moscow on the…
This is Simply Amazing: The M1 Garand Firing in Slow Motion (Watch)
General George S. Patton, one of the most important Allied generals of World War II, called the M1 Garand Rifle ‘the greatest battle implement ever…
Nancy Wake, in WWII – Freedom Fighter, Allied Agent and The Gestapo’s Most Wanted
The books and moments of history are filled with memorable names, courageous figures, and moments of sheer ingenuity. Yet not all names are as well…
30 Crazy WWII Facts You Probably Don’t Know
While the basics of WWII are widely known, there are more than a few fascinating facts that may have slipped past you – here are just…
3 Key Phases in the History of the Roman Army
The Roman army is often remembered as a highly professional force, with legionaries in segmented armour organised into centuries for close order combat. In reality, the…
Open to the Public: The Secret Tunnels Nazis Used to Hide during the Final Days of WWII
Toward the end of World War II, the Nazis had become desperate. As a last resort, they used emergency factory space to avoid the Allied…
WW1 Graffiti drawn by Conscientious Objectors to be Preserved
The British army at the outbreak of World War 1 was made up of men who wanted a life in the military and they marched…
Pentagon Department Offers Clues About the Contents of Classified Film Archive
The Defense Media Activity holds at least 1,000 “classified historical films”. Defense Media Activity is a part of the Pentagon that facilitates and maintains public…