Warfare History
This Day In History: The First Crusader Army begins to be Formed (1095)
On this day in history, in 1095, a Crusader army begins to be formed in Europe. Nobles, peasants, farmers, and…
This Day In History: The Union was Victorious At the Battle of Cane Hill (1863)
On this day in 1862, the Battle of Cane Hill, was fought between Union and Confederate troops in Washington County,…
This Day In History: The Chinese Are On The Offensive In Korea (1950)
On this date in history, the Chinese launched a massive operation in Korea that changed the direction of the war.…
Seven American Generals Who Shaped How We Wage War
Winning wars requires more than just an army; it requires military tactics and strategy. Planning an offense or a defense…
This Day In History: The US Chief Of Staff Warns Of A Surprise Japanese Attack (1941)
On this day in 1941, the U.S. chief of naval operations informed several admirals that he believed that the Japanese…
This Day In History: The Germans Surrender In Africa (1918)
On this day in 1918, a fortnight after the end of the war on the Western Front, the Imperial German…
This Day In History: US B-29s Bomb Tokyo (1944)
On this day in 1944, the US air force launched a massive bombing raid on the Japanese Capital, Tokyo. It…
This Day In History: The Great Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant Died (1807)
On this day in 1807, the Mohawk chief Thayendanegea, died in his adopted home in Canada. He was better known…
This Day In History: The Battle of Ctesphion Rages (1915).
This day in 1915 the Battle of Ctesiphon enters its second day. The battle was fought between a British army,…
This Day in History: The Soviets Encircle the Germans At Stalingrad (1942)
On this day during WWII on the Eastern Front. The Soviets encircle the German 6th Army in Stalingrad. The Soviets…