Stonewall Jackson – A Flawed but Brilliant Commander
One of the greatest commanders of the American Civil War, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was also one of the most difficult to work with. Fierce, secretive,…
Thinking Outside the Box – 14 Of The Greatest Mavericks Of Military History
Some commanders achieve exceptional results by following the rules and sticking with the normal approach. Others achieve greatness through innovation and outlandishness. These are some…
WWI in East Africa, and the Legendary Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
The East African campaigns of the First World War were quite unlike the fighting that dominated Europe. Instead of the four years of trench-on-trench stalemate…
Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Guerrilla Commander Who United Italy
Giuseppe Garibaldi is one of the most outlandish figures of 19th-century history. A passionate Italian nationalist, he was constantly at odds with the politicians who…
World of Warships Blitz Casts Off January 18
Epic naval battles are on the horizon for Android and iOS Wargaming Mobile is excited to announce that World of Warships Blitz launches January 18 on…
Britain’s Bomber Balloon Attacks Against Nazi Germany
Between 1942 and 1944, the British Royal Air Force and Royal Navy frequently got to bickering over a certain issue. It was, oddly enough, to…
Operation Longcloth: The Burma Campaign of WWII – “The greatest guerrilla operation ever undertaken”
Reuters described Operation Longcloth as “the greatest guerrilla operation ever undertaken.” Louis Allen wrote that it “had panache, it had glamor, it had cheek.” It…
Six Nations Which Were United As A Result Of Wars
Wars often tear nations apart. Sometimes they unite them. Whether by alliance or by conquest, countries have evolved from the heat of battle. England and…
The First Allied Soldier Killed By Enemy Fire on D-Day – Lieutenant Den Brotheridge At Pegasus Bridge
Lieutenant Herbert Denham “Den” Brotheridge, Commander of 25 Platoon, D Company, 2nd Battalion of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry holds an honored place in…
Seven Wars Where Irregular Forces Thwarted Professional Armies
Massed professional armies do not always win wars. Irregular troops sometimes win; whether volunteer forces or specialists trained in unconventional ways of war. They are…
Orde Wingate: Daring, Eccentric, and Unconventional, a Fascinating Fighter in World War Two
Orde Wingate was a British officer who served in colonial territories and World War II, reaching the rank of Major General before his death on…
How the Allies Smashed the Nazi German Military Industry
WWII was a war between industries as much as it was between nations. From tanks and planes to bullets and bombs, the materials of war…