Warfare History
Joseph Stalin’s Cult Of Personality
Joseph Stalin’s rise to prominence began soon after the 1917 Russian Revolution. Although it was under the leadership of Lenin that…
Today In History: Rudolf von Gersdorff Attempts To Assassinate Hitler (1943)
On this day in 1943, German-born Nazi soldier Rudolf Freiherr von Gersdorff carried out an elaborate plan to assassinate Adolf…
Hitler’s Nazi Troops Were Hooked on Meth
When Hitler came to power Germany was not a paradise, nor was it a place of progress, wealth or happiness…
Today In History: Julius Caesar Defeats The Pompeian Forces in His Final Victory (45 BC)
Julius Caesar’s last victory before his assassination was in the Battle of Munda on March 17, 45 BC. The battle…
Today In History: The Kingdom Of Italy Is Founded (1861)
The Kingdom of Italy was founded on this day in 1861 after Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia was declared King.The…
Today In History: 35,000 Union Troops Occupy Alexandria, Louisiana during the Red River Campaign (1864)
On this day in 1864, under the command of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, 35,000 Union troops shared a victory…
Today In History: President Wilson Sends 4,800 U.S. Troops to Fight Pancho Villa (1916)
The Pancho Villa Expedition began on this day in 1916 in reaction to a raid led by the Mexican revolutionary,…
This Japanese Relic Disappeared After WWII and Has Never Been Found
In the late 13th century CE, there was a great swordsmith in Japan, Goro Nyudo Masamune. His swords were considered to…
These 5 Technologies Dramatically Changed the 20th Century
The 20th Century was a time of great advancement in a variety of technological fields. Just about every aspect of…
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…