Warfare History
The Top Military Sniper of All Time Is Not Who You Might Expect
One of the most successful snipers in history is indeed a woman. Liudmyla Mykhailivna Pavlichenko was a Red Army Ukrainian…
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…
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…
Soft Drinks, Cameras, and Cars: 5 American Companies that Profited from Nazi Business Ties
The idea of a globalized economy is not unique. Overlapping money and territorial interests have been exploited for centuries. The…
On the Brink of Destruction: 6 Crazy Plots and Schemes from the Cold War
The Cold War was an unusual period for both the United States and the Soviet Union. Both sides were desperate…
This Day in History: The Marshall Plan Is Approved (1948)
It is no surprise that Europe was in shambles at the end of World War II. The total number of casualties…
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…
10 Amazing Facts About the Polish Resistance in World War II
In September 1939, the Nazis invaded Poland and the country was completely taken over by October. Even with the loss…
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…