Why the Air Force Bombed Montana During World War II
They were actually coming to a small town's rescue.
The Secret to Napoleon’s ‘Old Guard’ Was That They Were Actually Old
The emperor had a separate designation for aging soldiers.
How the Red Army Used Camels to Fight the Nazis
The animals were transported all the way to the Soviet Union, where they performed critical duties.
One English Ship Took on a Fleet of 53 Spanish Ships—and Almost Won
HMS Revenge was aptly named.
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How Mafioso Lucky Luciano Helped the Allies Invade Sicily in 1943
He provided valuable intelligence from his jail cell.
An Insider’s Look at the Confederate Surrender at Appomattox Court House
It was one of the last battles of the Civil War.
How a Stray Terrier in London Led to the Training of Search and Rescue Dogs
Rip the terrier had a knack for digging through rubble.
The Only Way Napoleon’s Enemies Could Beat Him Was by Not Fighting Him at All
A curious strategy of retreat was the only option left.
The 5 Biggest Blunders in Russian Military History
From the 19th century to the Cold War.
A Confederate Soldier Survived a Head Shot and Spit the Bullet Out 58 Years Later
He also reconnected with the Union soldier who shot him.
How Martha Gellhorn Became the Only Woman to Land on Normandy Beach
The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.
5 of the Most Important Battles Nearly Forgotten By History
These conflicts should be remembered.
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The 5 Worst and Most Unforgiving Battlefields in Military History
These conflicts were fought in hellish conditions.
A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII
Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.
Polish Eagle Scouts Stole a Tank and Liberated a Concentration Camp During WWII
A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
