History (Page 45)

Military history: Battles, campaigns, turning points, and the stories of those who served across every era.

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These British troops claimed to be rescued by angels in WWI

By Blake Stilwell

6 reasons why Fascist Italy underperformed during World War II

How a 500-mile cavalry charge helped end World War I

This MoH recipient led one of the most successful hand-to-hand assaults in WWII

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Everything you need to know about the Air Force’s navy

By Blake Stilwell

Afghanistan War

What happened when 200 insurgents attacked these 49 Americans

Here’s why the US purposely gave ammo to the Communists in the Vietnam War

By Blake Stilwell

How losing Vietnam was actually a victory for 5 other countries

By Blake Stilwell

How a troop trying to poison himself accidentally saved the President

By Blake Stilwell

A British officer could have been executed for his affair with Princess Diana

4 most unusual military units of all time

By Jessica Evans

WATCH: This the most vicious sea monster to ever terrorize the Royal Navy

This legendary Soviet aircraft’s engines were basically two missiles jammed into a fuselage

How American GIs brought Spam to the world

By Miguel Ortiz

This cannon has been in service since WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

By Blake Stilwell

Rats, viruses and the Korean War

By Zachary Matusheski

That time Stalin and Churchill drunkenly split up Europe

How spies use radio stations to communicate secrets

6 awesome Navy films that you should watch

By Eric Milzarski

These were the mercy dogs of World War I

By Blake Stilwell

Afghanistan War

Here’s why it’s a bad idea to snipe at US Army soldiers

By Orvelin Valle

The contents of Abraham Lincoln’s pockets when he was shot

By Shannon Corbeil

Watch the actual WWII sea rescue footage of George Bush

By Shannon Corbeil

Afghanistan War

The raid on Camp Bastion was a bloody first for some Marine aviators

By Blake Stilwell

The top 5 myths about US Presidents that aren’t true

Here’s what happened when US Army troops deserted to join the enemy

When the bomber boys went at it: Dogfights in slow motion

Aces High: Over the Volga with Lydia Litvyak

By Jim Fletcher

The Soviet Union used a massive plane to spread Twitter-like propaganda

Here’s what happened to the French soldiers left behind at Dunkirk

Why British paratroopers relied on the ingenious Gammon bomb

Happy Birthday USCG: Why some claim the Coast Guard is the oldest and most badass military service branch

By Jessica Manfre

The American howitzer you never heard much about

By Harold C. Hutchison

The 6 most awesome things to know about the Merchant Marine

By Blake Stilwell

This was the Soviet version of the C-130, only less safe

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 Reasons why Saddam Hussein thought he could invade Kuwait and win

Why the F-4 Phantom is one of the US military’s most beloved airplanes

4 epic rivalries between military commanders once on the same side

By Eric Milzarski

Hitler’s watch sold for $1.1 million in a controversial auction

By Miguel Ortiz

How the Huey drastically increased chances of surviving the Vietnam War

By Jacqlyn Cope

Why the F-117 Nighthawk had such a relatively short service life

Afghanistan War

CIA’s heroic Gary Schroen, who led first team into Afghanistan days after 9/11, dies at 80

By Miguel Ortiz

WATCH: The official trailer for Korean War film ‘Devotion’ will give you goosebumps

By Miguel Ortiz

‘The Swoose’ is the oldest intact B-17 Flying Fortress

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how salty old Vietnam drill sergeants and instructors were made

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time aliens landed in the Soviet Union for a walk in the park

By Blake Stilwell

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

By Christian Lowe

6 reasons the Vikings were so successful at raiding villages

By Blake Stilwell

The best Cold War communist military technology was all stolen from the West

By Blake Stilwell

Comanches renamed a medicine man when his magical prediction failed in combat

The tactics that make North Korea’s artillery so annoying

By Blake Stilwell

That time a now-famous cadet fought in battle and went back for sophomore year

WATCH: 5 awesome moments of US presidents showing respect to troops

Top 10 military forts across the US

8 bizarre Navy traditions and their meanings

By Harold C. Hutchison

This flawed government report triggered nuclear panic in Cold War

This is how powerful the Tsar Bomba would have been over America

By Eric Milzarski

This was the only fighter that had a chance of catching the SR-71

By Harold C. Hutchison

This WWII fighter pilot ‘piggy-backed’ his wingman home after he was shot down

By James Elphick

This is what would happen if a Hind took on a Cobra

By Harold C. Hutchison

This ‘Church of Patton’ immortalized the General and his Third Army in stained glass

By Blake Stilwell

Afghanistan War

5 reasons why ‘Bangin’ in Sangin’ was like the Wild West

By Tim Kirkpatrick

How the US military adopted the legendary .45 ACP cartridge

By Miguel Ortiz