Military history

Discover the Storozhevoy mutiny: Valery Sablin’s bold stand against Soviet tyranny, sparking debates on reform and democracy in 1975.

Unit 101, a trailblazing Israeli special forces unit formed in 1953 and led by Ariel Sharon, was instrumental in shaping modern military tactics through its direct-action retaliatory missions, despite its controversial legacy marked by the Qibya incident, until its disbandment and integration into larger IDF forces in 1955.

In the throes of the Rhodesian Bush War, resourceful Rhodesian forces, adept in marksmanship and reliant on the formidable penetration of the 7.62x51mm round, circumvented embargoes and sourced diverse FAL variants, countering the Kalashnikov-armed ZANLA and ZIPRA insurgents with tailored tactics and relentless grit, heralding a turbulent era that eventually birthed Zimbabwe and witnessed a consequential shift in military armament.

Military chaplains do a lot in terms of helping soldiers find peace in a time of turmoil. Read more about them here.

In 1987, Chadian forces fought a David-and-Goliath battle, using Toyota trucks, to repel Libyan-backed rebels in the Great Toyota War.

In the turbulent skies over the Falklands, heroes emerged as Sea Harriers dueled Argentine Mirage jets.

The EC-121 Warning Star’s tragic shootdown echoes Cold War complexities. A Legacy of sacrifice and lessons learned illuminate history’s shadows.

Attrition warfare is a relentless strategy focused on endurance and breaking the enemy’s will, shaping the geopolitical landscape.

Taking warfare to the skies, the military paratrooper exemplifies courage and tenacity. Their extraordinary feats never cease to amaze.

Explore the Shock and Awe approach, a military strategy that has left an indelible mark on modern warfare.

Explore the evolution of C4 explosives: from wartime innovation to modern applications, encompassing power, safety, and psychological impact.

The Blitzkrieg tactic revolutionized warfare like a bold architectural feat reshapes a city. It’s a lasting monument to strategic brilliance.