Warfare History
The Perfect Storm: What Drew America into the Vietnam Conflict?
When the last American helicopters lifted off from Saigon in 1975, they left behind a nation forever changed by war.…
Unsung Hero: Surprising Facts About a Medal of Honor Recipient Who Fought Franco, Hirohito, and Hitler
During World War II Edward Allen Carter Jr, an African American who rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class…
A Small Strike With Huge Consequences: The Doolittle Raid That Changed WWII in the Pacific
The Japanese strike against Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, suddenly thrust the United States into World War II. It…
The Rise and Fall of General Custer: 30 Defining Moments of a Reckless Legend
Few military figures are as controversial as General George Armstrong Custer. From his meteoric rise as a Civil War hero to…
The Hitler Youth, and the Children Who Defied Hitler
The Hitler Youth was created to mold German boys into ideal Aryan men, educated, trained, and imbued with Nazi principles.…
The Real Story Behind Pablo Picasso’s Most Famous Masterpiece
The town of Guernica is one of the most ancient Basque towns, and their most important cultural center. Today it…
Christopher Columbus’ Lunar Eclipse, and Other Brazen Bluffs From History
The trope of outsiders from advanced societies using greater access to knowledge to overawe locals has a long pedigree. Take…
Lost Weapons of War: Secret Military Tech That Vanished
Some technologies have been so advanced and secretive throughout military history that their true potential remains a mystery. These hidden weapons…
True Tales of Wars: Most Historically Accurate Films To Learn About WWI and WWII
Hollywood often sacrifices accuracy for drama, but these war films chose a different path. Survivors consulted on set details. Directors…
Atrocious Historic Weapon Designs That Left a Lot to be Desired
In World War II, the Germans manufactured history’s first mass produced assault rifle. It was a great innovation in firearms…