Napoleon made huge changes to warfare – he was one of the most influential generals in history
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most influential generals in history. Combining the ideas of the foremost military theorists of his era with the study…
Historic Paratrooper Landings Of Military History
The title “paratroopers” remains a prestigious one, representing those soldiers brave and skilled enough to take part in airborne landings against enemy positions. Changes in…
CSS Alabama and USS Kearsarge: Duel off the Coast of France
In June 1864, the American Civil War had been raging for three years, and merchant ships were increasingly becoming targets. For the previous two years,…
10 Generals Who Led the Allied Invasion of Germany in WWII
In the final months of WWII, Allied forces invaded Germany from east and west. The vast military enterprise relied upon the leadership of good generals.…
Post-WWII Surplus Harleys, Cheap Transports For “Willy And Their Boys”
Guest Blog By Hans Weisman! In this DAKOTA HUNTER BLOG, you will read about another lifetime passion of mine: the Harley Davidson Motorcycle. As a prelude,…
Unsolved Mysteries of WWI
The Lost Treasure of the Tsars Tsar Nicholas II was Russia’s last emperor who was forced to abdicate in March 1917. Facing civil unrest and…
Bastogne – In The Footsteps of Band of Brothers – By Reg Jans
Inspired by Dr. Stephen Ambrose’s bestselling book and the successful HBO series Band of Brothers, many people have travelled the world following the footsteps of…
Erwin Rommel in the Invasion of France in WWII
Erwin Rommel is usually remembered for commanding German forces in North Africa during WWII. There, his mastery of tank combat brought surprise victories and a…
The Rosary Paratrooper – Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte
WWII saw paratroopers become an important part of warfare for the first time. Among the most gifted paratroop commanders was Friedrich August Freiherr von der…
Commander Rudder (2nd Rangers) 10 years later – I Took My Son to Pointe Du Hoc and Omaha Beach
FROM HISTORIES OF THE NORMANDY LANDINGS PREPARED BY THE ARMY HISTORICAL DIVISION. – By W. C. HEINZ Thank you to our friends at OldMagazineArticles.com for…
Historic Paratrooper Landings Of Military History
The title “paratroopers” remains a prestigious one, representing those soldiers brave and skilled enough to take part in airborne landings against enemy positions. Changes in…
Hitler Believed That D-Day Was a Feint
One of the most extraordinary things about the D-Day landings of 1944 was Hitler’s response. The German Fuhrer was utterly convinced the attack was a…