The Birth of Electronic Warfare — How a Primitive Radio Trick Helped Germany Destroy a Royal Navy Squadron in 1914
“The sea battle that would showcase one of the earliest uses of electronic deception in naval combat.” By Robert Schreiner ON THE afternoon of November 1, 1914, a Royal Navy squadron commanded by Rear Admiral…
Julius Caesar vs. the Pirates — Inside the Future Roman Ruler’s Strange Coming-of-Age Adventure
In a bizarre encounter with murderous pirates, a young Caesar showcased the cunning and ambition that would make him the most powerful man in Rome. By Alex Zakrzewski DURING the 1st century BCE, the still-growing…
The Kamikaze War – Inside the U.S. Navy’s Race to Defeat Japan’s Suicide Pilots
“Although U.S. Navy commanders were initially surprised by the first large-scale kamikaze attacks, they were quick to respond and within weeks were identifying measures to defend against this new threat.” By Walter Topp AS U.S….
History Beneath Our Feet — How The Graves of Four Lost Continental Soldiers Were Rediscovered in a Philly Suburb
“The rebels on Edge Hill hastily collected the bodies of their fallen comrades and buried them in shallow graves hacked out of the cold, frozen, winter ground. They were soon forgotten.” By Michael Thomas Leibrandt IN…
AH-1 Cobra — Meet the World’s First Dedicated Attack Chopper
“The Cobra’s speed, firepower, and slim design helped it survive and thrive in hostile environments, making it an invaluable asset on the battlefield.” THE BELL AH-1 Cobra, often called the Huey Cobra is a legendary…
Valerius Laevinus – Meet the Little-Known Roman Commander Who Helped the Republic Defeat Hannibal
“Despite his many successes, the Senate does not appear to have ever granted Laevinus a triumph in honour of his victories.” By Byron Waldron WHEN WE think of the commanders who helped lead Rome to…
