# Japan
Strength and Honor: 7 of the Greatest Samurai Battles in History
The Samurai emerged from provincial warriors to become members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan. They rose to…
This Japanese Relic Disappeared After WWII and Has Never Been Found
In the late 13th century CE, there was a great swordsmith in Japan, Goro Nyudo Masamune. His swords were considered to…
5 Ways the Trans-Siberian Railroad Set the Stage For WWII
The Trans-Siberian Railroad is an engineering feat. One of its many impressive features is its size; it is the longest railroad…
6 Times the Weather Has Changed War History
Military strategy, leadership, and luck have all influenced the outcome of war. Sometimes Mother Nature has played her hand as…
8 Incredible WWII POW Stories of Survival and Escape
Thousands of men found themselves as unfortunate prisoners of war during a time when kindness toward the enemy was rare.…
This Day In History: The Japanese Issues An Ultimatum To Germany (1914)
On this day in histroy, in 1914, the government of Japan sends an ultimatum to Germany. It demanded that…
This Day In History: The Atomic Bomb Was Dropped on Nagasaki (1945)
This day in history in 1945, America dropped a second atom bomb on Japan. It was dropped on the city…
This Day In HIistory: A Volcano In Japan Erupts (1888)
This day in history in 1888 the Bandai volcano erupted on the Japanese island of Honshu. It was one of…
This Day In History: Commander Perry Sails Into Tokyo Harbor (1844)
On this day in history Commodore Matthew Perry, on behalf of the U.S. government, sails into Tokyo Bay, in Japan.…
This Day in History, A Huge Tsunami Hit The East Coast Of Japan (1896)
On this day in 1896, an earthquake shook the seabed some one hundred miles off the coast of Japan. It…