# War
Today in History: US Sends Troops to Korea (1950)
Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union began even before the end of the Second World War. The…
The Battle of Long Tan: How 100 Australian Soldiers Held Off 2,000 Viet Cong
Military history is saturated with underdog stories; a few men staring down certain death at the hands of vastly superior…
The 1866 Irish Invasion of Canada
In the years immediately following the Civil War, the United States went through a vast amount of changes. As the…
Today in History: Japan Attacks Oregon (1942)
December 7, 1941 is a date that every American knows. It was the day the Japanese bombed the naval base…
Today in History: The Magna Carta is Sealed (1215)
The Magna Carta is often considered one of the most important political documents in all of history. The Magna Carta…
The Warrior Tradition: 5 of the Greatest Native American Battle Victories
It has often been a misconception that the American Indians’ one great victory was against general Custer and that Native…
Today in History: John Hancock Elected President of Congress (1775)
Before the American Revolution, the American colonists tried to reconcile with England many times. The argument over representation in Parliament…
An Ocean of Danger: 5 of History’s Most Epic Naval Battles
A life on the ocean waves, a world of adventure awaited many a young man who got dead drunk on…
Today in History: England’s War of the Roses Begins (1455)
The battle to control the English throne is almost as old as the throne itself. Even though it isn't something we…
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…