Tag: Military history

Explore the legendary Siege of Troy and the Trojan War, uncovering invaluable military strategic lessons that endure even today.

Team Alpha were a group of CIA agents who entered Afghanistan on October 17, 2001.

‘Manila’ John Basilone is one of the legendary names that shaped the US Military. Get to know more about him in this short piece.

You may have won the war, but what are you left with? How much damage did you absorb? A pyrrhic victory is more costly than you imagine.

Viet Cong booby traps were treacherous devices that destroyed and took countless lives. Read up on their history and impact on warfare.

Marine Pfc. Bill Wieberg at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan, in 1957.

Learn the amazing history of Dr. Bob Adams, former Navy SEAL, Delta Force Command Surgeon, and author.

Amid Cold War tensions, the United States and West Germany worked together on building a super tank capable of taking on and hopefully overpowering the USSR. The project proved to be a failure.

Seven wartime innovations were originally developed for the military but have since made their way into the hands of the general public.

SOFREP exclusive interview with Barbara Wyatt, author of We Came Home: The Firsthand Stories of Vietnam POWs that was first published in 1977

Military dynasties are prevalent in countries ruled under imperialism, and China was one with centuries of rich yet chaotic history.

Some were corrupt, others were inept, and some were downright idiotic, here are some of the most notorious military generals in history.