Warfare History
This Man Was the Most Decorated American Soldier of World War II
At 19, Audie Leon Murphy held off a company of German soldiers for an entire hour, by himself. He followed…
Today In History: After A 13 Day Battle, The Texas Alamo Is Seized By 3000 Mexican Troops (1836)
On a spring morning in 1836, Mexico opened fire on the defenders while it was still dark and nearly impossible…
The 8 Shortest Wars of the 20th Century
There have been times throughout history that have proven that war does not always have to be a long, drawn…
8 Genocides of the 20th Century That You Might Not Know About
Genocides are considered to be the worst atrocity a state or world leader can commit. They are condemned by every international…
Life Inside Russia’s Secret Nuclear City
City 40 is a place that Russia never wanted anyone to know about. The people who lived there were sworn…
10 Fearless Female War Heroes You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
War is often seen as something that women should be protected from. Men are often portrayed as stronger, braver, or more…
Today In History: The Massacre of Wassy Sparks A Religious War That Claims 3 Million Lives (1562)
On this day, a massacre in a small French village invoked hostilities between the Catholics and Huguenots throughout France, marking…
The Incredible Reason Why 150 Australians Volunteered to Fight in the Russian Civil War
In 1914, World War I broke out across the world. When Britain declared war on Germany, Australia soon followed. Despite…
Today In History: Liu Bang Begins 4 Centuries Of Reign As Emperor (202 BC)
On this day history: in the year 202 B.C., a coronation ceremony for Liu Bang celebrated the beginning of his…
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…