# military
Today in History: Franklin Roosevelt Signs the GI Bill into Law (1944)
After World War I, there was a lot of debate about the bonuses that returning veterans should receive in the…
This School Teacher Became One of the Greatest Generals of World War II
Lucian King Truscott, Jr. was born in Texas in 1895. When he was 16-years-old, he lied and said that he…
From the Depths: 8 of the Most Daring Submarine Missions of the 20th Century
Submarines continue to be one of the most valuable parts of a country’s Navy. Even today massive submarines with unparalleled…
This Ancient Roman Soldier Won the Equivalent of the Medal of Honor 6 Times
There is no higher military honor in the U.S. than the Medal of Honor, and only 19 men have won…
Royal Fighters: 7 Kings Who Led their Armies into Battle
During the Middle Ages, fighting was considered the duty of the aristocracy. Noblemen would become knights in the service of…
Backed Against the Wall: 5 Epic Military Victories from the 19th and 20th Centuries
Throughout the history of warfare, there have been multiple times when the few defeated the many, but when the odds…
Ancient Men of War: The 5 Most Effective Roman Commanders
Many armchair generals have a list of their favorite commanders packed away in the back of their mind somewhere. For…
Moving Images of Dresden, Germany Before and After Allied Bombs Annihilated the Historic City
In the final months of World War II, British and U.S. bombers pummeled the city of Dresden, Germany. Once called…
The Monuments Men: The 8 Greatest Pieces of Art Saved During World War II
Popularized by Hollywood in recent years the Monuments Men consisted of scholars from around the world who sought to join…
To Preserve the Union: 6 Advantages That Helped the North Win the Civil War
There is a lot of conjecture over why the American Civil War ended the way it did. The truth is…