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.
Teddy Roosevelt's Legendary Rough Riders
This cavalry regiment was celebrated for its role in the Spanish-American War.
How the Aerial Bombing of Guernica Changed the Landscape of Warfare Forever
This attack on a Spanish town allowed Nazi Germany to hone its aerial strategies.
The Storming of the Bastille: A Flashpoint of the French Revolution
Parisians united to attack this symbol of royal tyranny.
The Pueblo Revolt Quashed Spanish Influence in New Mexico
The 1680 rebellion drove the Spaniards out of the province for 12 years.
Wyatt’s Rebellion Nearly Upended the English Monarchy
Politician Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger sought to overthrow Mary I.
How the Persian Immortals Became Masters of Psychological Warfare
Like many armies, they played tricks on their enemies.
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How the Battle of the Coral Sea Set the Stage for the Allied Victory at Midway
The Japanese won the battle, but their advances into the Pacific were halted.
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.
The Battle of Fort Sumter Ignited the Civil War
When peace talks failed, this federal property tipped our divided nation into its bloodiest conflict.
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The 5 Worst and Most Unforgiving Battlefields in Military History
These conflicts were fought in hellish conditions.
Chaos Reigned During the 1814 Burning of Washington
The storming of the capital during the War of 1812 led to destruction.
