Warfare History
10 of the Most Dangerous Terrorist Groups in the World
Espousing radical beliefs and extreme ideologies, terrorism is not a new phenomenon in the world. By definition, terrorism is using intimidation and…
This Day In History: The Russo-Japanese War Begins (1904)
On this day in 1904, the Russo-Japanese War began. It started with an attack on the Russian fleet moored in…
This Day In History: The Ukraine Signs A Peace Treaty With Germany (1918)
On this day in 1918, the Independent Republic of the Ukraine signed a peace Treaty with the Central Powers. This…
This Day In History: Operation Flaming Dart Begins In Vietnam (1965)
On this day in 1965, the U.S. stepped up their involvement in the Vietnam War when they launched Operation Flaming Dart.…
This Day In History: The Winter Battle Of The Masurian Lakes Begins (1915)
On this day in 1915, in the depths of winter and in the middle of a snowstorm, the German Eight…
This Day In History: The Angel of Death, Josef Mengele Dies (1979)
On this day in 1979 Dr. Josef Mengele, the notorious Nazi known as the Angel of Death, died. He was…
This Nazi Butcher Became a CIA Operative and South American Drug Kingpin
Even by the low standards of Nazi officers, Klaus Barbie was a monster. He earned the sobriquet the ‘Butcher of…
This Day In History: The Treaty Of Waitangi Was Signed In New Zealand (1840)
On this date in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by representatives of the British Crown and various Maori…
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…