Since the founding of our nation – itself forged in warfare against our British colonial masters – American armed forces have fought countless battles on home ground and around the world. In many of ...

Some Civil War battles dominate the headlines in American history. However, there are so many forgotten conflicts from that ...

For thousands of years, naval battles have been some of the most decisive military conflicts. Controlling the seas allows victors to dominate ports, trade routes, and encircle opponents. With such ...

When you look at the overall history of warfare, air battles are still relatively new. Considering the airplane is only around 120 years old, compared to civilizations fighting wars for centuries, air ...

History often turns on seemingly small moments – a chance encounter, a split-second decision, or a forgotten skirmish that changes everything. While most people know about Waterloo and Gettysburg, ...

When studying military history, battles and campaigns can often be confused. Generally speaking, a battle is seen as a continuous engagement between two warring forces whereas a campaign is a ...

Key point: Naval warfare is as old as time itself. Fighting on the water for trade routes, territory or plain power and glory is as old a concept as there is when it comes to war. Naval powers have ...

The craze for collecting toy soldiers began with the French in the 18th century. In this scene, British foot soldiers attack a French officer. Derek Workman Tucked away on a shelf in a salon of a 17th ...