The Causes Of The English Civil Wars – Some Of The Most Destructive Conflicts In British History
By Guest Blogger Jemahl Evans The English Civil Wars (there were three, involving all the nations of the British Isles) were some of the most destructive…
The Teutonic Knights, Crusading Lords of Eastern Europe
When thinking of crusaders, the Knights Templar and Hospitaller first come to mind, being the most famous of the Christian warrior Orders. Another Order was…
When Napoleon Invaded Russia, Freezing Weather And Determined Defenders Drove Him Back
Napoleon’s 1812 invasion of Russia is one of the most famous campaigns of his career. It was extraordinary for many reasons. The Size of the…
This Is How The Different Armies Approached Trench Warfare In The First World War
Trench warfare is the iconic image of the First World War. All along the Western Front, the battle ground to a halt as the opposing…
The Lockheed U-2 and the SR-71 Blackbird – Top Secret Spy Planes
The Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 ‘Blackbird’ are two planes about which there is not a lot known. Here we will learn some facts about them.…
When London Burned – Extraordinary Stories From The Blitz In WW2
From September 1940 through to the summer of 1941, British cities came under attack. Night after night, German aircraft dropped bombs on Britain’s major centers…
How To Build An Army In The Harsh World Of Medieval England
Recruiting an army could be a difficult business in the Middle Ages. Most people’s lives consisted of farming small patches of land. When people didn’t…
War Of The Aircraft Carriers – US Hercules Plane Lands On & Takes Off From Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft carriers are enormously important. They serve as mobile bases for warplanes at sea. They have flight decks for planes to take off and land.…
The “Guinea Pig Club” – Pioneering Plastic Surgery For WW2 Airmen
What does most of the world understand by the word guinea pig? Well, to most of us, it is a small rodent, beloved by many…
The Brutal Reality of Naval Warfare in the Hundred Years War
War at sea in the Middle Ages could be a terrible business. Rather than a firefight between ships, it consisted of fierce boarding actions with…
When The Nuclear Submarine USS San Francisco Crashed Into An Undersea Mountain
Launched in 1979, the USS San Francisco is the third American ship, boat or submarine to carry a title featuring San Francisco in the name. In…
John Glenn, Inspirational Astronaut And Senator Who Flew Combat Missions In Korea And World War Two
John Glenn, born July 18, 1921, was the oldest living former U.S. senator until his death on December 8. Before his 25-year career in the…