600 years since Battle of Agincourt
This year is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. An exhibition in Paris is due to open a new exhibition commemorating the battle…
Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero of the Royal Naval Division Remembered
A 24-year old soldier was one of the unsung heroes of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign. Arthur Tisdall was honored with the Victoria Cross for…
Although it is Banned, Mustard Gas is Still Being Used Today
Mustard gas was a major weapon that was first used in World War I. It was easy to use but left terrible marks and reminders…
Rusting DMZ Steam Train Riddled With Bullets Is Symbol Of Korean War
On the 25th of June, 1950, the North Korean people’s Army (NKPA) invaded South Korea by crossing the 38th Parallel, the line of latitude that…
Akbar’s Trap: The Khyber Pass Massacre
In the mid-19th century, the Great Game was played out between the Russian and British Empires, primarily for control of Asia. The two powers sought…
The Battle of 73 Easting – The Mother Of All Battles?
The First Gulf War is best remembered for its air strikes. Before the ground-invasion of Iraq, the American-led coalition devastated the enemy with high-tech bombing…
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy and the Intellectual Genius of General James “Mad Dog” Mattis
Often referred to as the General Patton of the modern era, General James “Mad Dog” Mattis once told a group of Iraqi tribal elders “I…
Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time
There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…
Cornfield “Bomber” – The F-106 Delta Dart that Landed Itself After Pilot Ejected
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart is a delta wing interceptor aircraft, not a medium range bomber. Yet when a unique event involving this airplane occurred…
RAF Chinook Pilot Takes A Headshot, Still Flies Home To Safety!
In 2010, a British Royal Airforce Chinook, Bravo November, was on service in Afghanistan when pilot Flight Lieutenant Ian Fortune was hit by a ricochet…
VC: Killed Leading The Assault On Argentines at Goose Green – Lt. Colonel H Jones Led from the Front
Perhaps it is because the war only lasted ten weeks and occurred during a time period where the US-Soviet Cold War was the backdrop for…
Mystery Ulfberht Viking sword has archaeologists stumped
More than 170 swords bearing the “ULFBERHT” inscription have been found in several European countries, mainly in Norway, Finland, Estonia and Latvia. There are fewer…