There’s no way around it; history has been shaped by the outcome of innumerable wars and battles fought over everything from religion to territorial disputes to outright revenge over a perceived injustice. Learning about these conflicts is vital to understanding the world we live in today.
Our military coverage spans the ancient world through the Cold War. Discover epic medieval clashes, or fierce battles that caused entire ancient civilizations to crumble. Examine the political intricacies of sprawling conflicts like the Seven Years’ War or the War of Spanish Succession. Explore the devastation of the World Wars, or the fresh conflicts they left in their wake.
There’s also the fascinating evolution of weapons from the Stone Age through the nuclear arms race, as well as the changing military theories and strategies (or lack thereof) powering key decisions. Or you can discover a unique study of how contagious diseases have impacted the outcome of every war in America’s history, from skirmishes with Native Americans to 20th-century biological warfare.
True stories about the people who fought these conflicts put a human face to the cost of war. You can learn about the Soviet Union’s Night Witches (an all-female regiment of fighter pilots), discover the Mapuche people’s centuries-long military resistance against the Spanish conquistadors, or read war books written by those who were actually there. Whatever draws you into military history, we’re exploring every angle of the conflicts that caused empires to rise and fall, reshaping our world in the process.
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From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.
By Robert Walsh
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One Austrian Jew saved untold planes and crew members with his survivorship bias theory.
The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.
Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.
In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.
Engage with the oft-forgotten Second War of Independence.
By Dave Adams
The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.
Conspiracy plots, soldiers in disguise, and Broadway excursions filled the days of Revolutionary troops.
From the hilarious to heartfelt, take a look at eight quotes from the accomplished Marine.
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
By Robert Walsh
Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Westward expansion wasn't a simple matter of packing your bags and moving out.
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.
Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.
By Orrin Grey
The pressure was imminent. But the plans were hardly bulletproof.
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.