Category: Units
The Macedonian Army – Meet the Elite Ancient Soldiers Who Made Alexander ‘Great’
“Alexander confronted Persia with the seasoned army his father had created.” By Adrian Goldsworthy ALEXANDER THE GREAT was one of the most successful military commanders in history. In just seven years, he led his army…
The Other Norman Conquests – The Victors of 1066 Also Fought Wars in the Mediterranean and Middle East
“Whereas the Conquest of England was undertaken by the Duke of Normandy, his army and allied armies as a concerted operation, Norman activities in southern Europe were intermittent and piecemeal, often led by individual knights…
Assault on Tulagi — Inside the U.S. Marine Raiders’ First Operation of WW2
“The Marine landings had caught the crack Japanese soldiers completely flat-footed. They were hardly prepared to defend their posts, let alone the island.” By Carole Engle Avriett SHORTLY BEFORE 3 a.m. on Aug. 7, 1942…
The Royal Welch Fusiliers – Meet One of the Toughest Regiments of the Age of Horse and Musket
“Wellington called them ‘the most complete and handsome military body I ever looked at.’” By Douglas Brown WITH A nearly 350-year history, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers is one of the most distinguished regiments in the…
“Spearhead” – How the U.S. Army’s 3rd Armored Division Led the Allies to Victory in Western Europe
“The division didn’t seek publicity; they had a war to fight. And fight they did. That’s why the 3rd Armored Division was the best in the west.” By Daniel Bolger DURING WORLD WAR II, the…
The Missing Legion – Rome’s ‘Lego IX Hispana’ Disappears from History in the 2nd Century AD. Was it Wiped Out in Britain?
“This historical conundrum has grabbed the attention of academics and the public for hundreds of years.” Dr. Simon Elliott THE FATE OF the 5,500 men of legio IX Hispana is one of the greatest historical…
