Warfare History
This Day In History: The Germans Sink The SS California (1917)
On this day in 1917, a German U-Boat attacked and sank the SS California, a passenger ship. This incident resulted…
Freedom Fighter or Terrorist? The Life and Death of Che Guevara
As is the case with many ‘revolutionary’ figures, discussions about Ernesto "Che" Guevara are seldom impartial. To his proponents, he…
This Day In History: The US Captures The Marshall Islands (1944)
On this day, in 1944 American amphibious forces invade and take control of the Marshall Islands. These islands were very…
This Day In History: The Battle For Manila Begins (1945)
On this day in 1945, the Battle of Manila begins. The battle was one of the fiercest battles of the…
This Day In History: The Finns Begins Secret Talks With The Soviet Union (1943)
On this day in 1943, the Finns begin secret talks with the Soviet Union about a peace agreement. The Finns…
This Day In History: The Traitor Quisling Becomes The Norwegian Prime Minister (1942)
On this day, in 1942 Vidkun Quisling, is made the prime minister of Norway by the German occupiers. Quisling was appointed…
This Day In History: The Last German Units Surrender At Stalingrad (1943)
On this day, in 1943, the last German units in Stalingrad surrender to the Soviets. They had fought on even…
7 Causes of the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution dramatically changed Russia from an autocracy to a communist system of government. The Revolution started during World…
This Day In History: The US Initiates Operation 34A (1964)
On this day in 1964 the US and their South Vietnamese allies began a new naval operation. This was Operation…
This Day In History: The Japanese Withdraw From Guadalcanal (1943)
On this day, in 1943 the battle for the key Pacific Island of Guadalcanal effectively ends. The end of the…