Military History

Tiger Force, a highly effective but also criticized U.S. SOF unit during the Vietnam War, aimed to “out-guerrilla the guerrillas.”

Bearskins have become synonymous with the Royal Guard, but they’re North American in origin, as are the bear hides from which they’re made.

In 2002, Congress passed the Defense Authorization Act. The ensuing review uncovered the meritorious service of several soldiers, among them, Jose Rodela.

Whenever the name Benedict Arnold is spoken, it immediately conjures up derision. In the United States, that name has become synonymous with traitor. Before his treachery, Arnold was a general in the Continental Army and a hero who was victorious in early battles.  Arnold was dismayed because he was passed over for promotion in favor […]

The Army lost one of its Korean War heroes. Ronald E. Rosser, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Bumpus Mills, TN, at the age of 90. Rosser was born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 24, 1929. He was the oldest of 17 children. He joined the Army at age […]

Historians do not talk much about naval action during the Civil War, certainly not as much as they talk about ground combat. If it’s not about a riverboat, the Monitor, the Merrimack, or damning torpedoes, it just doesn’t get the same attention. The CSS Shenandoah did a lot of things worth talking about. Her flag […]

After the United States invaded Iraq in 2003 looking for weapons of mass destruction, American troops found a lot of bizarre things: toilets and guns made of gold, a Koran written in blood, and Saddam’s romance novel. Although they didn’t find any weapons of mass destruction, they did manage to find some weapons. Specifically, they […]

These days, having the guts to do something just means someone is brave enough to take on what seems to be an overwhelming undertaking. Any herculean task could require guts: quitting a job, suing city hall, or voting third party could all require a gut check by today’s standards. In days past, however, a gut […]

Guinness World Records stopped tracking the world’s most decorated soldiers because the importance and distinction of certain medals outweigh the number of medals a service member can be awarded — a point veterans certainly understand. What brought this issue to Guinness’s attention was the medal count between Audie Murphy — long regarded as the most […]

When the King of France Louis XVI betrayed his people by handing them over to foreigners, he had no idea what his fate would be. With the Prussian army at its borders and Austria ready to intervene, the days of revolutionary government seemed numbered. Worried by the imminent collapse, the French Government called all citizens […]

August 16 is National Airborne Day and paratroopers all over the country are remembering their own experiences and sharing some of them via social media.  President George Bush created National Airborne Day in 2002. It was designated by Congress to honor America’s paratroopers.  “Airborne combat continues to be driven by the bravery and daring spirit […]

There was only one foreign customer for the advanced F-14 Tomcat fighter during its heyday: Iran. The Shah chose to buy 80 Tomcats instead of the F-15 Eagle — and they proved a good investment. Even after Imperial Iran gave way to the Islamic Republic of Iran after the 1979 revolution, the Iranian Air Force […]