Fighting Joe Hooker Worked Hard To Become a General in the American Civil War
During the early days of the American Civil War, appointments of Union generals were as much about politics as skill and experience. The case of…
Unexpected Consequences – How The Spanish-American War Improved American Food
America declared war on Spain in 1898. In the aftermath, the Spanish Empire came to an end, the US grew bigger, and the US Food…
Wounded in Action – Powerful German Officers of WWII
Modern warfare distances commanders from the action. The commanders of WWII in German armies, however, often put themselves close to the front lines. Along with…
Treachery – The Spies Who Betrayed British Military Secrets During the Cold War
Political idealism. Bitter disillusionment. Greed. Romance. There are plenty of reasons why people betray their countries by becoming spies. In post-WWII Britain, they all came…
14-18 NOW Launches Global Search For Poppies Seen At The Tower Of London
Where Are The Poppies Now is launched today by 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary, to find the iconic…
Active duty, Reserve, Military Veterans, First Responders, All To Receive Free Haircuts On 9-11
Before Tom Sakezles started his first Tampa barber shop in the early 1950’s, he had already done and seen more than most people would or…
Night at the Tower,The World Remembers – September Events at the National World War I Museum and Memorial
National World War I Museum and Memorial – September events! The third annual Night at the Tower benefit event, the debut of The World Remembers exhibition poignantly detailing the…
From Game of Thrones to Lord of the Rings – Movies And TV Shows Inspired By Real Wars
From HBO’s Band of Brothers to Ridley Scott’s, Kingdom of Heaven, many movies and TV shows are obviously based on historical facts. Some have used…
True or False – Bizarre Myths And Legends which have Gathered around the Nazis
As the evilest and most widely condemned organization in European history, the Nazis have long fascinated both historians and the public at large. Inevitably, a…
Tony Stein – The Inventive Warrior – An amazing American Marine in WW2
Brawn is nothing without brains. When the two are put together, amazing things can happen, but when they come together in a Marine, the results…
Incredible Self-Sacrifice – Sergeant George D. Libby, Medal Of Honor
Having emerged victorious from WWII, losing a war was far from the minds of the American military in 1950. However, by July of that year,…
These Weapons were Responsible For The Deaths Of The Soldiers Who Used Them
Throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries, military technology has advanced considerably. Along the way, that evolution has taken some disastrous turns, particularly several weapons which proved…