Napalm, Tanks and Death Rays — History’s First Attempts at Modern-Day Weaponry
“A number of innovators throughout history who developed early versions of some of today’s more revolutionary fighting machines.” JAN ZIZKA, a 15th century Czech military leader who led a rebellion against the powerful Catholic Church,…
The Battle of Cantigny – Inside America’s First Major Offensive of World War One
“Ultimately, Cantigny was little more than a skirmish when compared to the epic battles of the Western Front. Yet its strategic importance far outweighed its size in terms of forces committed.” By Michael Stroud BY…
Harald Hardrada – The Rise and Fall of the Last Great Viking King
“Harald earned the nickname ‘Hard Ruler.’ He lorded over his people with a tyrannical hand.” By Don Hollway MILITARY HISTORY buffs recall King Harald III of Norway as Hardrada, the “Hard Ruler,” last of the…
Cushing’s Raid – Inside the Daring Mission to Destroy the Confederate Ironclad Albemarle
“Admiral David Farragut – who knew a little something of heroism himself – later remarked that ‘young Cushing was the hero of the war.’” By Jim Stempel RAIN BEGAN falling in sheets as the small…
War Scares — Seven Conflicts That Nearly Happened (But Thankfully Didn’t)
“Here are a few of history’s various military standoffs, diplomatic showdowns and international emergencies that might have led to war but didn’t.” REMEMBER THE 1907 war between Japan and the United States? How about the Franco-German Conflict…
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…
