Ángel Sanz-Briz – The Angel Of Budapest, Who Saved 5000 From The Nazis In WW2
Oskar Schindler is credited with saving about 1,200 Jews during WWII, but he was not alone. Another person would outdo Schindler, despite his unusual background. Although officially…
A Day In The Life Of A Roman Legionary
Roman legionaries were among the most ruthlessly efficient soldiers in the ancient world. But even for these highly disciplined and well-equipped men, the armies that…
The Ulster Division at Schwaben Redoubt: How Too Much Success Led to Terrible Loss
The Battle of the Somme, launched by the Allies against German lines on July 1, 1916, was an extraordinary offensive. A huge mass of troops…
Maurice Gamelin And The Fall Of France In 1940
The French Were Led by Maurice Gamelin At the start of the Second World War, the French general staff were led by General Maurice Gamelin,…
Military Leaders Whose Orders Got Their Own Men Decimated
Death is, sadly, an essential part of war. Unnecessary death is not, yet it remains a constant. Even the most capable commanders sometimes give orders…
David Bruce Bleak – Medic Awarded The Medal Of Honor For Services In The Korean War
Some men are larger than life. In the case of one man that was true in both a literal and figurative sense – making him…
The Roman Army – Mighty Conquerors Of The Ancient World
Mythical Origins Legends tell that the Roman army began with Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome, and his bodyguard of 300 warriors called the celeres.…
Wilhelm Canaris, German Admiral, Chief Of The Abwehr, Opponent Of The Nazi Regime
Wilhelm Franz Canaris was a German military man and also a member of the German intelligence agency. Originally supporting Hitler, he later became a Nazi…
Great Feats Of Wartime Engineering – Essential To Victory
The career of the military engineer may not have the glamor of the fighter pilot or samurai warrior, but throughout the history of warfare, battlefields…
The Devastating Power of Ancient Roman Sieges
Tactically, the purpose of a siege is almost always the same – to take control of a strongly defended position. The reasons for launching one…
Fire In Warfare: Devastating Incendiary Weapons From Military History
Fire has played a devastating part in the history of war. Even when not weaponized, it could be unleashed during pillaging of towns, leading to…
Some of the Most Interesting and Important Military History Sites in Britain
If you’re British (or even if you’re just visiting Great Britain), don’t miss out on some of these interesting, moving and all-around fascinating war-related sites.…