Warfare History
This Day In History: General George Patton Was Born (1885)
On this date in 1885 George Smith Patton, one of the greatest generals of World War II was born. He was…
8 Famous Military Animals of the 20th Century
When it comes to animals in the military, they fall into two different categories. They either exist as mascots and…
This Day In History: Hitler Invaded Vichy France (1942)
In the aftermath of the German victory over France and Britain Hitler had occupied most of France in 1940. The…
This Day In History: “Kristallnacht,” or “the Night of Broken Glass,” Is Staged In Nazi Germany (1938)
On this day in 1938, the Nazis' in Germany organized a series of attacks against the German Jewish community. In…
This Day In History: Lenin Calls for An Armistice With Germany (1917)
On this date in history Lenin, one day after he and the Communists (Bolsheviks) had seized power announced that his…
This Day In History: 300 Santee Indians Are Sentenced to Die In Minnesota (1862)
On this day in 1862, a court in Minnesota sentences 300 Santee Sioux to death. The men were all sentenced…
This Day In History: The Germans Defeat The British At The Battle Of Tanga (1914)
On this day in 1914, during the early phases of WWI the British army suffered a severe setback in Africa.…
This Day In History: Soviet Tanks Enter Budapest to Crush An Uprising (1956)
On this date in history in 1956, the Soviets and Hungarian communists finally suppressed a revolt in Hungary. The revolt…
This Day In History: The Battle Of Dak Started (1967)
On this date in history, the battle of Dak To took place in the Vietnam War. It was apparently, a…
This Day In History: The Order to Attack Pearl Harbor in 1941
On this day in 1941, a top-secret order was sent to the Japanese fleet. The order was to change history…