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This Day In History: The Chinese Are On The Offensive In Korea (1950)
Warfare History

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
Warfare History

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)
Warfare History

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)
Warfare History

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)
General

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)
Ancient History

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).
Warfare History

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)
Warfare History

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…

Six WW2 Innovations That Changed the World Forever
Warfare History

Six WW2 Innovations That Changed the World Forever

World War 2 was a time of great strife and it was one where technology truly did make a difference.…

This Day In History: American Special Forces Attempt to Rescue POWs in North Vietnam
General

This Day In History: American Special Forces Attempt to Rescue POWs in North Vietnam

On this day in 1970, during the Vietnam War, a daring raid was carried out to rescue American POWs. The…

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