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6 Of The Most Feared Warriors In Military History

Baba Deep Singh

Since the beginning of time, wars have been fought for various reasons. Some warriors and tribes, though, have been more efficient and brutal than others.…

These Are the Salaries Paid to US Troops During Each War

Soldier saluting the American flag

Being a member of the US Army is one of the most valiant careers a person can choose. However, the job hasn’t always paid as…

6 Wars From The 1900s That Haven’t Been Given Enough Attention In History Classes

Jesse Beckett
Soviet Finnish War

Militarily speaking, the 20th century was dominated by WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. However, between 1900 and 2000, wars claimed the lives of well over 100…

Loreta Janeta Velázquez disguised herself as a man to fight alongside her husband in the Civil War

Loreta Janeta Velázquez and her husband Lieutenant Harry Buford

The life of Loreta Janeta Velázquez is one of adventure, twists, and turns. She was born in the mid-1800s, and later disguised herself and fought…

How Sling Weaponry Revolutionized Warfare In The Ancient World

Ancient Roman soldiers with slings + a replica of a Balearic sling

For most, the sling is known as the weapon of choice for cartoon troublemaker Bart Simpson. However, it used to be a widely used weapon…

The War of the Stray Dog & Other Conflicts Started Over Ridiculous Reasons

Ruslan Budnik

Even if only looking very briefly at history it is evident that people have always been willing to make war. Wars have been fought for…

Part 3: Top 30 Greatest War Books of All Time

With all the devastating effects of war and the deep scars it leaves on the pages of our history, one can easily agree with the…

7 Great Foreign Language War Films You Should See

Joshua Baylor

Like many history buffs, I love it when films bring military history to life. Of course, I prefer they do it in a believable way…

PART 1: The Top 30 Greatest War Books of All Time

Having been tagged as “one of the most enduring anti-war novels of all time,” this science fiction-infused anti-war story effortlessly portrays the ludicrousness of war.…

Wiped Out up to 50 Million, Spanish Flu Carried to Europe by US Troops Heading for the Trenches of WWI

Jay Hemmings

The weaker patients had a higher chance of survival. It was the young and healthy that experienced a higher mortality rate. While Denmark remained neutral…

Spanish Galleons: The Stallions of The Sea

Andrew Knighton

Their presence was vital to protect these heavily laden and incredibly valuable ships from attack by foreign powers and pirates. Emerging in the mid-16th century,…

WW1 Germany Reaped Reward From American Imperialism & Mexican Pride

Billy Moncure

American interventionism and imperialism is infamous throughout Latin America, and inevitably results in significant anti-American sentiment. Although the U.S. has normally been able to simply…