War History
The Fall of Hong Kong Was a “Black Christmas” for the…
The defenders of Hong Kong, tens of thousands of miles from any conceivable relief force,…
In 1944, Three Americans and Four Germans Spent…
A German mother sheltered three lost American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge—and did the…
Christmas Eve, 1944: The Tank Duel That Broke Nazi…
In order to march on Antwerp, the German Wehrmacht needed to first capture Freyneux—and the US Army…
How a British Magician (May Have) Outsmarted the Nazis…
The legend of Jasper Maskelyne, a British stage magician who helped hide Allied military…
On General Patton’s Death Anniversary, We Remember How…
Patton was not an ideal commander. But his fighting spirit was second to none—and continues to…
Why Does the US Army Name Its Tanks for Generals?
The tradition of naming tanks for American generals began not with the Americans themselves, but…
Why Is the Royal Navy So Obsessed with Ancient Greece?
The Royal Navy came into its own during the “Age of Reason,” in which ancient Greece was seen as a…
Who Exactly Is the A22 Churchill Infantry Tank Named…
Many believe that the Churchill tank, widely used by the United Kingdom during World War II, was…
Why Does Russia Have So Many Terrible Admirals?
The Russian Navy has had difficulty naming its ships for famous Russian admirals—in large part…
How Were Modern Helicopters Invented?
The idea of the helicopter dates back to the Renaissance—but the contraptions could not be built…
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