Warfare History
America’s Original Special Forces: Black Seminole Scouts in the American West
American special operations forces, such as the U.S. Army Rangers, were formally commissioned during the last century. Established in 1952,…
7 Legendary American Generals, 7 Legendary Mistakes
War is an unforgiving line of work. A bad decision or an unlucky series of events can transform a formidable…
40 Graphic Images of the Vietnam War Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive was one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War, launched on January 30, 1968, by…
The Yugoslavian Leader Who Survived Waves of Stalin’s Assassins and Hitler’s Best Troops
“Stop sending people to kill me… If you don't stop sending killers, I'll send one to Moscow, and I won't…
The Deadliest Pandemic in Modern History Killed Millions in the 20th Century
The early 20th-century history of Europe was one of war, political strife, and economic upheaval. Empire crumbled and new societies…
The Sand Creek Massacre, Part 2: Slaughter of the Innocents
Colonel Chivington led a force of approximately 700 men overnight to the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho camp at Sand Creek,…
40 Photographs of The Troubles, The Northern Ireland Conflict
The Troubles, also known as the Northern Ireland Conflict, was a political and nationalistic movement fueled by the constitutional status…
The Sand Creek Massacre, Part 1: Lies and Betrayal
The Sand Creek Massacre has gone down in American history as one of the darkest events of the decade's long…
10 Prominent Figures From Ancient Athens
Ancient Athens is often referred to as "The Cradle of Western Civilization" because of the impact and influence of its…
Andrew Jackson’s Inaugural Reception Foreshadowed Dark Events to Come
A powerful argument can be made in support of Andrew Jackson being the most controversial person ever to serve as…