Military

In war, there are always the victors and losers. But sometimes, it’s also the victors of the war who suffer major defeat in a battle before attaining final victory (as happened to the US at Pearl Harbor). Here are the greatest defeats in war of all time, ranked by you: More

It seems mankind has been at war since the beginning of time. One of the oldest human skeletal remains was discovered with an arrow lodged in its ribs. As technology advanced, our ancestors moved on from spears and arrows to swords and firearms. The first step towards using aviation in war started with the use […] More

World War II was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. A staggering seventy million people lost their lives during the war. There were countless new firearms and weapons technologies developed and it was the only time in history that nuclear bombs were dropped during a war. Here’s a list of some of the […] More

The airplane was first invented by the Wright brothers in 1903. Since then, aviation technology has rapidly advanced, with military aircraft playing a vital role in modern warfare. S ome of the greatest aerial battles in history took place during World War II. The United States alone produced more than 300,000 airplanes for the war. […] More

The New World offered the American Colonists an opportunity to unshackle themselves from the rule of the Old World. In the late 18th century, the British Empire had a chokehold on the 13 colonies, with taxes on everything from tea to stamps. British troops were garrisoned in villager’s homes and many other complaints were filed […] More

The pistol serves as a soldier’s sidearm, as a last resort weapon when their primary has failed or if they find themselves in close quarters combat situations. Many people disregard pistols as being unnecessary for the battlefield, but the truth is that sidearms have their place. The lives of many American soldiers have been saved […] More