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.
The First Battle of the Marne Reset Expectations for World War I
The Allies went from a panicked retreat to a surprising triumph.
Battle of Ia Drang: The United States Army’s Brutal Entry into the Vietnam War
In the wake of Joseph L. Galloway’s death, we’re revisiting his iconic book on the conflict, We Were Soldiers Once...and Young.
A Controversial Attack on Mers-el-Kébir Heightened WWII Tensions
The French fleet posed a difficult problem for British officials.
The Sack of Rome Signaled the End of the High Renaissance...
... and a permanent split between Catholicism and budding Protestant religions.
The Norman Conquest: A Bloody Invasion with Far-Reaching Consequences
This 11th-century takeover changed the fate of England.
