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That time an Army officer tried to reach the center of the Earth
Army

That time an Army officer tried to reach the center of the Earth

By the beginning of the 19th Century, it was already well established that indeed the Earth was round instead of flat. But the study of modern geology was still in its infancy and prompted many to established some hair brained ideas about how the Ea…

Napoleon on the battlefield
History

The most successful general in history warned the world about the rise of China

If Napoleon could have predicted everything as well as he did China's rising influence, he might not have been exiled twice.

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History

Oliver Cromwell was the first British ruler to attack the rebellious American colonies

Four uniformed soldiers on horseback are positioned in front of a historic red brick building with arched windows. The soldiers wear olive green military uniforms and blue caps. The horses include a white horse in the center and darker horses on either side. Behind them, tall red banners and a statue of a man on horseback are visible. The scene appears to be part of a formal or ceremonial event.
World War II

How the Red Army used cavalry to deadly effect on WWII’s Eastern Front

5 things the US has fired out of cannons besides artillery rounds
Weapons

5 things the US has fired out of cannons besides artillery rounds

High-explosive rounds and metal balls are the cliche options for what to fire out of a howitzer. Discerning cannon users who want to fire less stereotypical munitions should check out these 5 military experiments: 1. Nuclear warh…

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World War II

7 light tanks the Army used to operate

worst military defeat
Revolutionary War

The United States worst military defeat came at the hands of native tribes

A quarter of the entire U.S. Army was wiped out.

service dog
Veterans Benefits

8 of the best dog breeds for veterans with PTS

montages from action movies
Movies

7 epic ‘gearing up’ montages from action movies you love

When an action film needs to let the audience know what gear the good or bad guys have in the arsenal, they turn to the epic cinematic tool that is the "gearing up" montage. Also known as a "lock and load" montage, the idea is to get …

Korean War

A fighter pilot shot his own fuel tanks mid-flight over Korea

This ridiculous WWI body armor somehow never managed to get fielded
World War I

This ridiculous WWI body armor somehow never managed to get fielded

One of the most magical feelings in the military is that moment you finally get back to the tent or barracks and can finally shed your Kevlar helmet and IOTV. That moment, when you can finally breathe and realize just how sweaty you were, is just pl…

short soldiers
World War I

The United Kingdom had special battalions for short soldiers in World War I

These dangerous Arctic convoys saved Russia during World War II
Cold War

These dangerous Arctic convoys saved Russia during World War II

Allied sailors braved one of the world's most dangerous oceans while dodging German U-boats and Luftwaffe attacks to keep the Soviet military supplied throughout World War II.

winter war Russian military history
Cold War

The 5 biggest blunders in Russian military history

weatherman
Wars

The surprising impact of weather on war

napoleon
Wars

The secret to Napoleon’s ‘Old Guard’ was that they were actually really old

Virginia Hall
World War II

Virginia Hall: The woman in charge of a British spy network

Battle of Antietam civil war painting
Civil War

Today in military history: The Civil War begins

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Civil War

Why Robert E. Lee wasn’t hanged as a traitor after the Civil War

A large wooden gallows platform with stairs on the right side, surrounded by a crowd of soldiers and onlookers. Several men stand on the platform, including one reading from a document. The background shows a wooden building and leafless trees. The scene appears historical, likely from the 19th or early 20th century.
Civil War

Only two Confederates were executed for war crimes during the Civil War