The Real-Life Men Behind the Characters of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’
SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022-present) premiered on BBC One in October 2022. The six-part miniseries centers around the creation of the British Army’s Special Air Service…
The Second Battle of Fallujah Saw American Forces Fight In the Heaviest Urban Combat They’d Seen Since Vietnam
The Second Battle of Fallujah took place between November 7 and December 23, 2004, as part of the Iraq War. It’s considered the heaviest urban…
Dogs, Emus and Cows – Oh My! Ridiculous Wars Fought Throughout History
War has long been a costly approach to conflict, yet it remains a part of international politics and society. From the assassination of Franz Ferdinand…
Alexander Suvorov: The Russian Military Leader Who Erased Napoleon’s Gains In Italy
Alexander Suvorov was a general of the Russian Army during the 18th century, leading his men through incredible victories and rising through the ranks. His…
Rare Photographs Reveal the Honorable History of Japan’s Samurai
Japan’s samurai were among the most powerful warriors of their time, rising through the ranks of society to become rulers in their own right. Not…
The Nuclear War Between Russia and China That Almost Happened
In the early stages of the Cold War, Americans saw Soviet Russia and China as working together as one Communist “monster,” threatening to destroy everything…
August von Mackensen: The German Field Marshal Dubbed ‘The Last Hussar’
Hussars originated in Central Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries and were made up of light cavalry soldiers. Though military in nature, they can…
Nambu Pistol: The Japanese WWII-Era Weapon That Heavily Featured in the Pacific
In the early 20th century, Japan was eager to improve its military. The country had high hopes of becoming a world power and, in order…
The 7 Most Famous Field Marshals From History
Field marshal is the most senior military rank that can be awarded to an individual. Although this varies across countries, it is generally the highest…
Ronald Reagan’s Star Wars Program Featured Space Lasers for Nuclear Defense
By the 1980s, the threat of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union was a very real possibility. US President Ronald Reagan…
The Most Fearsome Military Units of All Time
Intimidation plays an important part in conflict, as do teamwork and skill. The most fearsome military units in history combined these three traits, as well…
6-Star General: Only Three Individuals Have Been Promoted to the Prestigious Rank
The rank of 6-star general is so high in the US military’s hierarchy that it’s only ever been given out three times. One recipient was…