Warfare History
The Bloody History of the Plantagenet Dynasty in 10 Events
"From the Devil we sprang, and to the Devil we shall return" - king Richard the Lionheart, referring to his…
10 Major Events from the Long Rivalry Between Great Britain and France
The word rivalry seems too feeble to describe the nearly thousand relationship between Great Britain and France, one of animosity…
10 of the Most Daring Rescue Missions from History
Everybody loves a good rescue story – there’s a reason why they form the basis for so many novels and…
10 Eyeopening Details About the Colonization of Africa
Although parts of North Africa were colonized in antiquity, by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Persians, Romans, and even the Vandals, the…
10 Lesser Known Facts About the Nuremberg Trials
Before Allied troops were on the continent of Europe, before the Russians began their drive to the west, before the…
Operation Dragoon: 10 Things About the Other Invasion of France in World War II
Parachute drops in the predawn hours. Increased activity by the French Resistance, coordinated with British, American, and Canadian commandos. A…
Operation K: The Second Attack on Pearl Harbor
In March 1942, Pilot Lieutenant Hisao Hashizume boarded his craft on a remote atoll in the Marshall Islands. His craft…
10 of the Most Heroic Acts of Self Sacrifice in History
“Greater love hath no man than this: to lay down one’s life for his friends.” So says the Bible. And,…
10 Military Commanders Who Revolutionized Warfare
Warfare is a steadily evolving beast, that constantly adapts to meet new conditions. Most of the time, the evolution is…
Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia: Britain’s Forgotten Warrior Queen
Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia was a Queen in all but name. The daughter of King Alfred of Wessex and the…