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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By Orrin Grey
A picture is worth a thousand words.
By Kara Brand
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
By Orrin Grey
Once a forbidden subject, recent years have begun to bring details of a dark time to light.
By Robert Walsh
Real devastation, fictional monsters, and a swimsuit all collided in the Pacific Ocean.
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
By Team Mighty
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
What it really means to fight like a girl.
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.
Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.
By John Tuttle
It wasn't all just swords and lances...
By Orrin Grey
Superior numbers sometimes just mean a chance at superior embarrassment.
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The 1879 conflict had a surprising outcome.
These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.
By Orrin Grey
This year's finest biographies brought fresh insight to previously trodden lives and uncovered those that history has forgotten.
Every American knows about the tossed tea that sparked a revolution—but there's more to this story than what you learned in third grade.
By Kara Brand
Get incredible insights into Spain's brutal conflict.
Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.
By Robert Walsh