Warfare History
Meet America’s Greatest Vietnam War Sniper
Carlos Hathcock was probably the sniper most feared by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) because of his extraordinary ability. His…
Close Calls: 5 Unsuccessful Assassination Plots and Coups
Throughout history, there have been numerous successful plots and conspiracies that changed the world. For example, the Black Hand coordinated…
The Lion of the North: The Story of Gustavus Adolphus, Sweden’s Gunpowder King
Once people start referring to you as the Lion of the North, you know you are doing something right. As…
The Story of the Last Surviving Witness to the Lincoln Assassination
As the years go by, history grows and grows. More and more events are added to the tapestry of human…
This Man Was the Only WWII Fighter Pilot in Europe to Earn the Medal of Honor
During World War II battles were waged as much in the air as they were on the ground. It was…
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…
A 1944 Assassination Plot Nearly Killed One of History’s Most Evil Leaders
On July 20, 1944, a group of conspirators, led by Claus von Stauffenberg, failed in their attempt to kill Adolf…
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…
How One of Hitler’s Most Prized Commanders Became an Israeli Assassin
Otto Skorzeny was no ordinary SS Commando. He was commander of the unit “Fiedenthal” and was one of Hitler’s favorites…
During the Cold War, Americans Planted Atomic Gardens to Create Mutated Food
From the devastating impact of nuclear warfare to the generation of cheap, reliable electricity and lifesaving medical technology, most are…