# War
Today in History: Napoleon Is Exiled (1814)
There are certain military commanders that are revered throughout history, and Napoleon Bonaparte is one of those. Napoleon became a…
Today in History: Emiliano Zapata Is Assassinated (1919)
Throughout all of history there have been those people who inspire others, no matter their cause. Emiliano Zapata was one…
Today in History: America Joins World War I (1917)
The reasons why the United States entered World War II are well-known worldwide. It is hard to miss the reasons,…
Today in History: Infamous American Spies Are Sentenced to Death (1951)
On April 5, 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death in New York. The Rosenbergs were instrumental in providing…
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…
Today in History: The Last Campaign of the Civil War Begins (1865)
On this date in 1865, the end was near for the Confederates in the Civil War. While the war wouldn't…
5 Pivotal Battles that Changed the Course of the Civil War
The American Civil War may be one of the most crucial periods in American History. No matter what type of…
In 1981, this 172-Year War between Denmark and a Spanish Town Ended
The war between the town of Huéscar, Spain and the country of Denmark not only lasted a long time, but…
He Repelled An Enemy Assault with Beer Bottles and Became A Hero
William Speakman was born on September 27, 1927, in Altrincham, Cheshire. With a natural sense of initiative, he was eager…
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…