History

Learn about military history and the events that shaped the world. Find unique facts and personal accounts of wars, battles, acts of heroism and much more.

Latest in History

wagner group headquarters

History

A Russian graveyard is filling up with bodies of Wagner Group mercenaries A Russian graveyard is filling up with bodies of Wagner Group mercenaries

History

This elite French unit developed the synchronized sniper shot This elite French unit developed the synchronized sniper shot

By Miguel Ortiz

dunn in his spitfire

History

The first American ace of WWII flew with the British Eagle Squadron The first American ace of WWII flew with the British Eagle Squadron

By Miguel Ortiz

The freak accident that saved a carrier at Pearl Harbor

History

The freak accident that saved a carrier at Pearl Harbor The freak accident that saved a carrier at Pearl Harbor

History

That time America stood its ground against invasion in the War of 1812 That time America stood its ground against invasion in the War of 1812

By Jessica Manfre

4 strange weapons of the Vietnam War

History

4 strange weapons of the Vietnam War 4 strange weapons of the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

Fidel Castro survived more than 600 CIA assassination attempts

History

Fidel Castro survived more than 600 CIA assassination attempts Fidel Castro survived more than 600 CIA assassination attempts

History

This ancient Korean general is history’s most unlikely badass This ancient Korean general is history’s most unlikely badass

This Soviet-era mutiny was the inspiration for ‘The Hunt For Red October’

Tactical

This Soviet-era mutiny was the inspiration for ‘The Hunt For Red October’ This Soviet-era mutiny was the inspiration for ‘The Hunt For Red October’

4 German designs used by Japan in WWII

History

4 German designs used by Japan in WWII 4 German designs used by Japan in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

The 5 most brutal tactics in the history of warfare

History

The 5 most brutal tactics in the history of warfare The 5 most brutal tactics in the history of warfare

History

Elvis met his future wife at this duty station Elvis met his future wife at this duty station

By Bethaney Phillips

Tactical

Did you know this military branch captured the first POWs of Desert Storm? Did you know this military branch captured the first POWs of Desert Storm?

By Miguel Ortiz

That time US troops found 200 tons of stolen Nazi gold

History

That time US troops found 200 tons of stolen Nazi gold That time US troops found 200 tons of stolen Nazi gold

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is what makes SAS selection the toughest in the world

History

This is what makes SAS selection the toughest in the world This is what makes SAS selection the toughest in the world

By Ian D’Costa

diem how dictators died

History

These 5 dictators had the worst ends to their reigns of terror These 5 dictators had the worst ends to their reigns of terror

The founder of Delta Force was almost impossible to kill

History

The founder of Delta Force was almost impossible to kill The founder of Delta Force was almost impossible to kill

By Blake Stilwell

History

Viking warriors: Separating fact from fiction Viking warriors: Separating fact from fiction

By Brittany Sulc

5 times Chesty Puller proved he was one of the greatest Marines

History

5 times Chesty Puller proved he was one of the greatest Marines 5 times Chesty Puller proved he was one of the greatest Marines

marine corps pilot robert kilngman

History

Marine Corps pilot Robert Klingman took down enemy using his propeller Marine Corps pilot Robert Klingman took down enemy using his propeller

History

How USS Laffey became the ‘ship that would not die’ How USS Laffey became the ‘ship that would not die’

Military News

The top films of World War II veteran and producer Saul Zaentz The top films of World War II veteran and producer Saul Zaentz

german warships

History

German warships were defeated on an African lake by British speedboats in World War I German warships were defeated on an African lake by British speedboats in World War I

battle of the LA coliseum

History

‘The Battle of the LA Coliseum’ saw the Army attack the Japanese for spectators ‘The Battle of the LA Coliseum’ saw the Army attack the Japanese for spectators

Tactical

This animation shows every nuclear bomb explosion in history This animation shows every nuclear bomb explosion in history

By Harold C. Hutchison

6 common military signs that freak out civilians

History

6 common military signs that freak out civilians 6 common military signs that freak out civilians

Why a knight’s lance was so deadly, even to armored knights

History

Why a knight’s lance was so deadly, even to armored knights Why a knight’s lance was so deadly, even to armored knights

History

Who were the Potsdam Giants? Who were the Potsdam Giants?

By Jessica Evans

world war ii alaska highways

History

A history of the massive highways built during World War II A history of the massive highways built during World War II

Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne

History

Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne

By Eric Milzarski

how to join the space force

Military Life

How do you become a Guardian in the Space Force? How do you become a Guardian in the Space Force?

By Jessica Evans

President Eisenhower painted a portrait of British general he called a ‘psychopath’

History

President Eisenhower painted a portrait of British general he called a ‘psychopath’ President Eisenhower painted a portrait of British general he called a ‘psychopath’

genghis khan statue

History

Genghis Khan killed so many people it was good for the environment Genghis Khan killed so many people it was good for the environment

By Blake Stilwell

This is what happened to the USS Scorpion

Tactical

This is what happened to the USS Scorpion This is what happened to the USS Scorpion

By Harold C. Hutchison

The horrifying way Iran used kids to clear mines

History

The horrifying way Iran used kids to clear mines The horrifying way Iran used kids to clear mines

By Blake Stilwell

How train cars kept missiles mobile in event of Soviet strike during the ’80s

History

How train cars kept missiles mobile in event of Soviet strike during the ’80s How train cars kept missiles mobile in event of Soviet strike during the ’80s

By Bethaney Phillips

How the Vietnam draft wasn’t as random as you think

Entertainment

How the Vietnam draft wasn’t as random as you think How the Vietnam draft wasn’t as random as you think

By Blake Stilwell

This is how secure the US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox really is

History

This is how secure the US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox really is This is how secure the US Bullion Depository at Fort Knox really is

By Eric Milzarski

The difference between military funeral honors and ‘full’ military honors

History

The difference between military funeral honors and ‘full’ military honors The difference between military funeral honors and ‘full’ military honors

That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy

History

That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy That time pilots dropped terrifying darts out of their planes at the enemy

By Eric Milzarski

This American jet killed the top Air Force ace of all time

History

This American jet killed the top Air Force ace of all time This American jet killed the top Air Force ace of all time

By Harold C. Hutchison

Legally, the US military can break people out of The Hague

History

Legally, the US military can break people out of The Hague Legally, the US military can break people out of The Hague

By Blake Stilwell

The only survivor of the Katyn Massacre in WWII

History

The only survivor of the Katyn Massacre in WWII The only survivor of the Katyn Massacre in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

That time the US accidentally captured a Mexican city

History

That time the US accidentally captured a Mexican city That time the US accidentally captured a Mexican city

This elite Nepalese warrior fought 40 train robbers all by himself

History

This elite Nepalese warrior fought 40 train robbers all by himself This elite Nepalese warrior fought 40 train robbers all by himself

By Blake Stilwell

7 things you didn’t know about Guadalcanal

History

7 things you didn’t know about Guadalcanal 7 things you didn’t know about Guadalcanal

Sponsored Content

Justin Jefferson is sending a military veteran to the Super Bowl Justin Jefferson is sending a military veteran to the Super Bowl

By Miguel Ortiz

This Islander helped recover the bodies of fallen Marines he’d hidden from the Japanese 60 years earlier

History

This Islander helped recover the bodies of fallen Marines he’d hidden from the Japanese 60 years earlier This Islander helped recover the bodies of fallen Marines he’d hidden from the Japanese 60 years earlier

By Blake Stilwell

herington bomber airfield

History

Have you seen the Abandoned B29 Bomber Airfield in Herington? Have you seen the Abandoned B29 Bomber Airfield in Herington?

By Jessica Evans

Why German tanks used the MG 34 vs. the MG 42

History

Why German tanks used the MG 34 vs. the MG 42 Why German tanks used the MG 34 vs. the MG 42

By Miguel Ortiz

How Revolutionary War medals confirmed the U.S.’s independence

History

How Revolutionary War medals confirmed the U.S.’s independence How Revolutionary War medals confirmed the U.S.’s independence

By Bethaney Phillips

After 100 years, the USS Conestoga was finally found

History

After 100 years, the USS Conestoga was finally found After 100 years, the USS Conestoga was finally found

How GIs trained to take out Japanese tanks

History

How GIs trained to take out Japanese tanks How GIs trained to take out Japanese tanks

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time a surfacing Russian sub slammed into an American spy submarine

Tactical

That time a surfacing Russian sub slammed into an American spy submarine That time a surfacing Russian sub slammed into an American spy submarine

By Blake Stilwell

5 of the most legendary soldiers of United Kingdom’s Special Air Service

History

5 of the most legendary soldiers of United Kingdom’s Special Air Service 5 of the most legendary soldiers of United Kingdom’s Special Air Service

battle of gettysburg cemetary

History

How the deadliest American battle resulted in more casualties than three wars How the deadliest American battle resulted in more casualties than three wars

Béla Kiss hungarian serial killer

History

The Hungarian serial killer of World War I was never found The Hungarian serial killer of World War I was never found

battle of hue city

History

The history of the Battle of Hue City The history of the Battle of Hue City

By Jessica Evans

History

Medal of Honor Monday: MSgt John Chapman Medal of Honor Monday: MSgt John Chapman

By Jessica Evans

History

The last surviving general of World War II learned to fly from Orville Wright The last surviving general of World War II learned to fly from Orville Wright

These letters home give a peek at life in Vietnam War

History

These letters home give a peek at life in Vietnam War These letters home give a peek at life in Vietnam War

battle of hue city

Military News

This is why the Battle of Hue City was so intense This is why the Battle of Hue City was so intense

This mobster went to Italy to sell weapons to Fascists and left wanting to kill Nazis

History

This mobster went to Italy to sell weapons to Fascists and left wanting to kill Nazis This mobster went to Italy to sell weapons to Fascists and left wanting to kill Nazis

By Blake Stilwell

How this school teacher became a war chief in WWII

History

How this school teacher became a war chief in WWII How this school teacher became a war chief in WWII

By Eric Milzarski