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- Battle of Wakefield - Wars of the Roses Battle of Wakefield…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 10:49:50 EST
The Battle of Wakefield was fought on December 30, 1460 during the Wars of the Roses. Advancing north, the Duke of York arrived at his fortress of Sandal Castle near Wakefield. Shortly thereafter… - World War 1 - World War 1 1918 HistoryCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 14:16:05 EST
Freed from having to fight on the Eastern Front, Germany began 1918 with a series of massive offensives designed to end the war before the Americans arrived in large numbers. Though successful in … - World War 1 - World War 1 History Middle East…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 17:11:31 EST
When World War I became a stalemate on the Western Front, the Allies began seeking secondary fronts for striking at the Central Powers. While offensives were attempted through Gallipoli and Saloni… - Chester Nimitz - Admiral Chester Nimitz Biography…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 11:39:40 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:42:12 EDT
Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz took command of the US Pacific Fleet in December 1941. Rising from the ashes of Pearl Harbor, Nimitz led it for the duration of World War II and served as the commande… - MiG-15 - Korean War MiG-15 FighterCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 11:33:39 EDT
The MiG-15 was a key Communist jet fighter during the Korean War. Designed by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, the MiG-15 was designed for the Soviet Union and was one of the first swept wing j… - Battle of Wake Island - World War II Battle of Wake Island…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 13:42:32 EDT Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 13:44:08 EDT
The Battle of Wake Island was fought December 8-23, 1941 and saw the US Marines mount a heroic defense before being overwhelemed by Japanese forces. First landing on Wake Island on December 11, th… - Sopwith Camel - World War I Sopwith Camel Fighter…Created: 2009-10-22 @ 13:08:25 EDT
The Sopwith Camel was a key Allied fighter during World War I. Mainly flown by British forces, the Sopwith Camel downed more enemy aircraft than any other Allied fighter during the conflict. Ente… - Civil War Battles - American Civil War Battles…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 14:25:08 EDT
The Civil War saw the largest battles ever fought in the Western Hemisphere. Beginning with the attack on Fort Sumter, the battles of the Civil War ranged across the country from the East Coast to… - John Bell Hood - Civil War General John Bell Hood Biography…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 11:30:37 EDT
John Bell Hood was a notable Confederate commander during the Civil War. Hood served in both the East and West, developing a reputation an aggressive leader. Wounded several times, Hood led the A… - Battle of Nashville - Civil War Battle of Nashville…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 11:23:20 EDT Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:28:41 EDT
The Battle of Nashville was fought December 15-16, 1864, and saw Union forces crush the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Though defeated at Franklin, Gen. John B. Hood pushed on to Nashville where h… - Winfield Scott - Mexican-American War Winfield Scott…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 13:57:56 EDT
General Winfield Scott was a key leader in the US Army during the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and the early days of the Civil War. Winfield Scott led the American army which captured Mexico… - Second Battle of Manassas - Civil War Second Battle of Manassas…Created: 2009-10-08 @ 13:56:53 EDT
The Second Battle of Manassas was fought August 28-30, 1862, on much of the same field as the previous battle the year before. Moving to attack Maj. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's cor… - Antietam - Civil War Battle of AntietamCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:52:42 EDT
The Battle of Antietam was fought September 17, 1862, during Lee's Invasion of Maryland. Battling near Sharpsburg, MD and Antietam Creek, Maj. Gen. George McClellan won a strategic victory but fai… - George McClellan - Civil War General George McClellanCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:36:01 EDT
George McClellan was a Union general during the Civil War who organized the Army of the Potomac. Leading it during the Peninsula Campaign, McClellan was defeated by Gen. Robert E. Lee. Again lead… - Richard Montgomery - American Revolution General Richard Montgomery…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 10:34:46 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 10:34:45 EDT
Richard Montgomery was a career soldier who served as a major general during the American Revolution. After service in the French & Indian War with the British, Montgomery moved to America. L… - Battle of Narva - Great Northern War Battle of Narva…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 10:34:27 EDT Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 10:34:26 EDT
The Battle of Narva was fought on November 30, 1700 between Sweden and Russia. An early battle of the Great Northern War, Narva saw a smaller Swedish army under King Charles XII attack during a bl… - World War 1 - World War 1 1916 HistoryCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 12:21:11 EDT Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 12:21:10 EDT
During World War I, 1916 saw the massive battles of Verdun and the Somme erupt on the Western Front. At sea, the largest naval battle of World War I occurred at Jutland. In the east, the Russians… - Operation Lila - Operation Lila Scuttling of the French Fleet…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 11:43:16 EDT Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:43:15 EDT
Operation Lila was an effort by German forces to capture the French fleet at Toulon in November 1942. In the wake of the 1940 armistice, the fleet had been idle under Vichy French control. With t… - P-47 Thunderbolt - Republic P-47 Thunderbolt World War II…Created: 2009-09-25 @ 11:35:04 EDT Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:35:04 EDT
The P-47 Thunderbolt was a key Allied fighter and fighter-bomber during World War II. The P-47 Thunderbolt entered service in 1942, and the fighter saw service in both Europe and the Pacific. Nic… - Operation Market-Garden - World War II Operation Market-GardenCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:32:55 EDT
Operation Market-Garden was conducted September 17-25, 1944, in an attempt to capture bridges over the Rhine. Market-Garden was devised by Bernard Montgomery and called for Allied airborne forces … - P-51 Mustang - North American P-51 Mustang Fighter…Created: 2009-09-25 @ 11:31:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:31:55 EDT
The P-51 Mustang was an iconic American fighter of World War II. Originally developed for the British, the P-51 Mustang became critical weapon in the air for Allies due to its performance and rang… - V-1 Rocket - V-1 Rocket Buzz BombCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:30:20 EDT Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:30:20 EDT
The V-1 flying bomb was developed by Germany during World War II as a "vengence weapon." An early cruise missile, the V-1 earned the name "buzz bomb" for the sound it made durin… - Battle of Veracruz - Mexican Revolution Battle of Veracruz…Created: 2009-09-23 @ 10:31:39 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 10:33:02 EDT
The Occupation of Veracruz began on April 21, 1914, when US Marines and naval forces came ashore in response to the Tampico Affair. Landing, American forces fought a brief battle in Veracruz befor… - George Patton - General George Patton World War 2…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 11:05:38 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 11:05:37 EDT
General George Patton was a key American commander during World War II. A gifted athlete, George Patton saw service in World War I and helped pioneer mobile warfare. An outspoken leader, Patton p… - Battle of Cambrai - World War 1 Battle of Cambrai Tanks…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 10:36:39 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 11:03:35 EDT
The Battle of Cambrai was fought November 20-December 6, 1917, and saw British forces make the first successful use of tanks. Attacking towards Cambrai, the British initially made great gains caus… - Siege of Lucknow - Sepoy Mutiny Siege of LucknowCreated: 2009-09-18 @ 10:44:38 EDT Updated: 2009-09-18 @ 11:03:05 EDT
The Siege of Lucknow took place during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Besieged in the Residency, British forces held the building against the rebels for two periods lasting 87 and 61 days. The Siege o… - Erwin Rommel - World War 2 Erwin Rommel Biography…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 16:44:05 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 16:44:05 EDT
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was a noted German commander during World War II. Known as the "Desert Fox," Rommel campaigned in North Africa before being brought to France to prepare agains… - World War 1 - 1915 World War 1 HistoryCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 09:23:18 EDT Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 09:43:50 EDT
World War I was raging in 1915 as both sides sought to achieve a breakthrough that would lead to victory. With the Western Front locked in trench warfare, the Allies launched costly offensives to … - Operation Torch - World War II Operation Torch Invasion of North Afr…Created: 2009-09-14 @ 14:22:59 EDT Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:22:58 EDT
Operation Torch was launched November 8, 1942, and saw British and American forces land in North Africa. During Operation Torch, troops came ashore at Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers. Meeting mixed… - Battle of Tippecanoe - Tecumseh's War Battle of Tippecanoe…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 10:30:33 EDT Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 10:30:31 EDT
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought November 7, 1811, and was the climatic battle of Tecumseh's War. Fighting near the Tippecanoe River, William Henry Harrison defended against attacks by Tenskwat… - Battle of Queenston Heights - War of 1812 Battle of Queenston Height…Created: 2009-09-04 @ 12:00:24 EDT Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 12:00:22 EDT
The Battle of Queenston Heights was fought October 13, 1812, and was an early engagement of the War of 1812. Crossing at Queenston Heights, American forces sought to invade Canada. The resulting … - Stamp Act - Stamp Act Causes of the American Revolution…Created: 2009-09-03 @ 11:59:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 11:59:56 EDT
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by Parliament to raise money to pay for British troops in North America. Taxing paper products, the Stamp Act was violently opposed by the colonists leading to cal… - Battle of Inkerman - Crimean War Battle of InkermanCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 14:37:49 EDT
Battle of Inkerman was fought November 5, 1854, when the Russians attacked Allied positions outside Sevastopol. Striking at the Allied left on the Inkerman Heights, the Russians fought in heavy fo… - Oswald Boelcke - Ace Oswald Boelcke World War I…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 10:45:55 EDT Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 10:45:54 EDT
Oswald Boelcke was one of the first true fighter pilots of World War I. Selected to fly the Fokker E.I, Boelcke helped develop the fundamentals of aerial combat. Oswald Boelcke trained other aces… - Battle of Balaclava - Charge of the Light Brigade Battle of Balaclav…Created: 2009-08-27 @ 11:36:55 EDT Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:36:54 EDT
The Battle of Balaclava was fought October 25, 1854, during the Crimean War. Seeking to capture the British base at Balaclava, Russian forces attacked into the area. This was halted by British an… - Battle of Trafalgar - Battle of Trafalgar and Horatio Nelson…Created: 2009-08-26 @ 19:18:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:18:00 EDT
The Battle of Trafalgar was fought October 21, 1805, and was Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's final battle. Catching the French and Spanish fleets off Cape Trafalgar, Nelson won a decisive victo… - War of Jenkins' Ear - Causes of the War of Jenkins' Ear …Created: 2009-08-24 @ 14:18:25 EDT Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 14:19:27 EDT
The War of Jenkins' Ear was fought from 1739-1748, between Britain and Spain. Largely taking place in the New World, the war saw both sides attacking the other's colonies. The War of Jenkins' Ear … - Harpers Ferry Raid - John Brown Harpers Ferry Raid …Created: 2009-08-20 @ 10:45:36 EDT Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 10:54:00 EDT
John Brown, a radical abolitionist attacked the arsenal at Harpers Ferry, VA on October 16, 1859. Hoping to incite and arm a massive slave revolt, Brown and his men entered the arsenal but were so… - Battle of Cedar Creek - Civil War Battle of Cedar Creek…Created: 2009-08-19 @ 10:42:22 EDT Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 10:42:21 EDT
The Battle of Cedar Creek was fought October 19, 1864, during the Valley Campaigns of 1864. Attacking at Cedar Creek, Confederate forces surprised the army of absent Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan and … - Freelance - Freelance KnightsCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 11:31:09 EDT
A free lance was a knight or warrior who was not committed to a feudal lord and could hire themselves out for pay… - Knight - Medieval KnightCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 11:12:42 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 11:15:34 EDT
A knight was a medieval mounted warrior who wore armor… - Feudalism - Feudalism in the Middle AgesCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 09:48:28 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 11:20:28 EDT
Feudalism was a political system utlized in Europe during the Middle Ages… - Chivalry - Code of ChivalryCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 09:28:34 EDT Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 11:14:13 EDT
Chivalry was the code of conduct followed by knights in the Middle Ages… - Operation Jaywick - World War II Operation JaywickCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 10:12:22 EDT
Operation Jaywick was conducted on September 26, 1943 against Japanese shipping in Singapore harbor. The Operation Jaywick team consisted of personnel from Z Force, Special Operations Australia. … - USS United States - Frigate USS United States…Created: 2009-08-10 @ 11:15:45 EDT Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 11:15:44 EDT
USS United States was one of the original six frigates built for the new US Navy. Launched in 1797, USS United States saw service during the Quasi-War and won a victory over HMS Macedonian in the … - Battle of Kings Mountain - American Revolution Battle of Kings Mount…Created: 2009-08-07 @ 10:24:39 EDT
The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought October 7, 1780, in backwoods South Carolina. Arriving at Kings Mountain, Loyalist militia under Major Patrick Ferguson was attacked by American forces. Fi… - Battle of Saratoga - American Revolution Battle of Saratoga…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 11:12:23 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:12:22 EDT
The Battles of Saratoga were fought September 19 and October 7, 1777, in upstate New York. Advancing south, Maj. Gen. John Burgoyne encountered American forces south of Saratoga. Fighting two bat… - Battle of Quebec - French and Indian War Battle of Quebec 1759…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 11:08:24 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:08:23 EDT
The Battle of Quebec was fought across the Plains of Abraham on September 13, 1759. Led by Major General James Wolfe, British forces succeeded in defeating the French and captured Quebec a short t… - Howe - General William Howe - Howe American Revolution…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 10:43:25 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:43:24 EDT
General Sir William Howe was a key British commander during the American Revolution. Howe led took command of British forces in American in 1775 and conducted successful campaigns against New York… - Battle of Alesia - Gallic Wars Battle of Alesia and Julius Caesar…Created: 2009-08-05 @ 10:50:50 EDT Updated: 2009-08-05 @ 10:54:36 EDT
The Battle of Alesia took place in the fall of 52 BC as Julius Caesar laid siege to the Mandubii settlement at Alesia in Gaul. Building an extensive set of fortifications around Alesia, Caesar bea… - Berlin Airlift - Cold War Berlin Airlift Causes…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 11:25:41 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 11:28:40 EDT
The Berlin Airlift was the response of the Western Allies to the Soviet Union shutting down access to Berlin in June 1948. Flying from Allied occupation zones, the Berlin Airlift provided West Ber… - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - UH-1 HueyCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:53:04 EDT Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:56:04 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Vietnam War TanksCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:52:49 EDT Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:56:24 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - A Shau ValleyCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:52:39 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Operation OregonCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:52:29 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - F-4 Phantom IIsCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:52:15 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Viet CongCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:52:05 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War PhotographsCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:51:56 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Operation YellowstoneCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:51:43 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - My ThoCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:51:16 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - MiG KillCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:51:01 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Operation GeorgiaCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:50:44 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Vietnam War 1st Air CavalryCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 08:50:27 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Vietnam War - Vietnam War Photographs - Vietnam War PicturesCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 10:23:14 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 10:23:14 EDT
The Vietnam War saw American and North Vietnamese forces clash for nearly a decade. This gallery includes a variety of images from the conflict in Vietnam from the troops on the ground to the war … - Battle of Blore Heath - War of the Roses Battle of Blore HeathCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 09:56:12 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 09:58:04 EDT
The Battle of Blore Heath was fought September 23, 1459. Taking a position on Blore Heath, Baron Audley hoped to intercept a Yorkist force under the Earl of Salisbury. In the resulting battle, Au… - Fort McHenry - War of 1812 Battle of Fort McHenry…Created: 2009-07-16 @ 10:35:33 EDT Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 10:55:07 EDT
The Battle of Fort McHenry was fought September 13/14, 1814, during the British attack on Baltimore. While British troops were checked at North Point on September 12, VAdm. Alexander Cochrane's fl… - Battle of Blue Licks - American Revolution Battle of Blue LicksCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:05:59 EDT
The Battle of Blue Licks was one of the final battles of the American Revolution. Fought August 19, 1782, in Kentucky, the battle saw an American frontiersmen, including Daniel Boone, engage Briti… - Battle of Northampton - Wars of the Roses Battle of Northampton…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 10:52:59 EST
Fought during the early years of the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Northampton saw the Earl of Warwick and his Yorkist forces defeat the Lancastrians under King Henry VI and the Duke of Buckingh… - World War 1 - World War 1 1917Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 14:22:25 EST
World War I changed in 1917 when the United States entered the conflict. French failures on the Western Front in 1917 along with mutinies among their troops led to the British being forced to carr… - World War 1 - Overview of World War 1 History…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 14:21:12 EST
World War I commenced in August 1914 after a series of events sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. The largest conflict in history to date, World War I killed over … - Operation Michael - World War I Operation Michael…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 09:08:41 EST
Operation Michael was the first phase of the 1918 German Spring Offensive. Attacking the area of St.-Quentin, Operation Michael was intended to separate British and French forces and drive the for… - Zimmermann Telegram - World War I Zimmermann Telegram and the United…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 09:48:04 EST
The Zimmermann Telegram was sent in January 1917, by German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann to his ambassadors in the United States and Mexico. The Zimmermann Telegram instructed them to seek … - Military History People and PlacesUpdated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:55:22 EDT
This section focuses on biographies of military leaders from throughout history. Here you will find biographies of military leaders from armies, navies, and air forces through the centuries… - World War II in th Pacific - World War II in Pacific Early Japanese …Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:52:51 EDT
During the first full year of World War II in the Pacific, the Japanese won a series of victories over the Allies, capturing the Singapore and the Philippines. In May and June, the Japanese advanc… - USS Indianapolis - World War II USS Indianapolis…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:51:52 EDT
Commissioned in 1932, USS Indianapolis was a Portland-class heavy cruiser. Seeing action in the Pacific during World War II, USS Indianapolis participated in many of the conflicts major campaigns … - World War II Admirals - Top Five World War II Admirals…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:51:16 EDT
World War II saw the rise of great admirals in each of the combatant nations. Here we profile five of the best admirals to command fleets during the conflict… - World War II in the Pacific - World War II in the Pacific Island Hop…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:49:43 EDT
During World War II, the Allies adopted a strategy of "island hopping" across the Pacific. By landing on selected islands, US forces were able to push across the Pacific and bypass Japan… - Battle of the Philippine Sea - World War II Battle of the Philippine…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:48:26 EDT
The Battle of the Philippine Sea was fought June 19-20, 1944, and was a decisive victory for the Allies. Attacking in the Philippine Sea while Allied forces were invading Saipan, the Japanese were… - Pearl Harbor - US Naval Station at Pearl Harbor History…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:47:44 EDT
The homeport of the US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor was first acquired by the United States in 1887. Slow to develop due to its shallow entrance channel, Pearl Harbor became the US Navy's premier b… - Battle of the Coral Sea - World War II Battle of the Coral Sea…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:47:07 EDT
The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought May 4-8, 1942, and was a strategic victory for the Allies. In the first naval battle fought entirely with aircraft, Allied naval forces were able to block a … - USS Missouri - World War II Battleship USS Missouri…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:46:24 EDT
USS Missouri was an Iowa-class battleship that was launched during World War II. The last battleship built for the US Navy, USS Missoui saw action in the Pacific and was the site of the formal sur… - Battle of Kwajalein - World War II Battle of Kwajalein…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:45:04 EDT
The Battle of Kwajalein was fought between January 31 and February 3, 1944. Part of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands Campaign, the Battle of Kwajalain saw American troops land on the atoll and ove… - William Halsey - Admiral William Halsey in World War II…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:44:15 EDT
Admiral William "Bull" Halsey played a key role in directing American naval forces in the Pacific during World War II. Graduating from Annapolis in 1904, Halsey moved through the ranks b… - Battle of Midway - World War II Battle of Midway - Turning Point at …Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:43:33 EDT
The Battle of Midway in early June 1942, marked the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. Fighting to the west of Midway, the US Navy attacked and sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers whil… - Battle of Leyte Gulf - World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 10:51:04 EDT
The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a series engagements fought October 23-26, 1944, in the waters around the Philippines. During the fighting, the Japanese attempted to block the Allied invasion of Leyt… - F4U Corsair - Chance Vought F4U Corsair in World War II…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 11:36:35 EDT
The Chance Vought F4U Corsair entered service at the end of 1942, and became one of the most feared American fighters of World War II. With its gull wings and high speed, the F4U Corsair achieved … - F-86 Sabre - F-86 Sabre in the Korean War - F-86 Sabres in MiG Alle…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 11:35:20 EDT
The F-86 Sabre was the iconic US aircraft of the Korean War. Introduced in 1949, the F-86 saw extensive service over the Korean Peninsula between 1950 and 1953. Able to achieve supersonic speeds … - B-24 Liberator - World War II Consolidated B-24 Liberator…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 13:57:22 EDT
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was one of the principal heavy bombers used by the US Army Air Force during World War II. First flying in late 1939, the B-24 Liberator saw extensive service during… - F4F Wildcat - World War II Grumman F4F Wildcat Fighter…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 13:56:17 EDT
The Grumman F4F Wildcat entered service with the US Navy in late 1940. Flying from American aircraft carriers, the F4F Wildcat was the US Navy's principal fighter during the early years of World W… - Causes of World War II - World War II Causes - Causes of World War I…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 13:55:28 EDT
Following World War I, the Western Powers recongized Japan as a colonial power. In a quest for additional natural resources and to ease population pressure, Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 and Chi… - Pearl Harbor - World War II Attack on Pearl Harbor…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 12:28:51 EDT
The attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941, and brought the United States into World War II. Launching from aircraft carriers, Japanese planes conducted a surprise attack and sunk o… - A6M Zero - World War II Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 10:30:45 EDT
The Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the primary fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Highly maneuverable, the Japanese Zero outclassed most Allied fighters during the e… - Jimmy Doolittle - World War II Jimmy Doolittle…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:34:37 EDT
General Jimmy Doolittle began his career during World War I and rose to prominence during the interwar years as an aviation pioneer and racer. With the outbreak of World War II, Jimmy Doolittle re… - Battleship Yamato - Japanese Superbattleship Yamato…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:31:55 EDT
The Japanese battleship Yamato, and its sisters, were the largest, most powerful ships of their type ever constructed. Completed in late 1941, Yamato served with the Imperial Japanese Navy through… - Doolittle Raid - World War II Doolittle RaidUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:30:42 EDT
The Doolittle Raid was launched on April 18, 1942, and was the first Allied attack to strike the Japanese homeland. Flying B-25 bombers from USS Hornet, the Doolittle raiders struck targets in Tok… - Carl Spaatz - Biography of US Army Air Force General Carl Spaatz…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:30:12 EDT
Born in 1891, Carl Spaatz became one the key leaders of US air forces during World War II. A fighter pilot in World War I, Spaatz rose through the ranks and commanded the Eighth Air Force during … - General George Marshall - US Army Chief of Staff General George Mars…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:29:09 EDT
General George Marshall saw service during both World War I and World War II. Becoming Army Chief of Staff on September 1, 1939, George Marshall coordinated American and Allied efforts during Worl… - World War II - World II in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:24:33 EDT
Following the fall of France, the fighting in World War II in Europe shifted to the sands of North Africa. Battling the famed "Desert Fox," Erwin Rommel, the Allies were able to sweep Ax… - World War II in the Pacific - World War II in the Pacific in New Gui…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:23:07 EDT
In addition to operations in the Southwest and Central Pacific, fighting raged across New Guinea, Burma, and China as Allied and Japanese forces fought for control. Led by Douglas MacArthur, Allie… - World War II Conferences - World War II Conferences and Aftermath…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:21:13 EDT
The most transformative conflict in history, World War II impacted the entire globe and set the stage for the Cold War. As World War II raged, the leaders of the Allies met several times to direct… - USS Franklin - World War II Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:19:03 EDT
USS Franklin was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that saw service during World War II. Built at Newport News, VA, USS Franklin operated in the Pacific and took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. O… - USS Nautilus - First Nuclear Sumarine USS Nautilus…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:18:16 EDT
USS Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-powered submarine and was the first to make a submerged transit of the North Pole. Commissioned in 1954, USS Nautilus remained in the fleet until 1980. … - HMS Warspite - World War I and II Battleship HMS Warspite…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:17:24 EDT
Launched in 1913, the battleship HMS Warspite saw extensive service during both world wars. A Queen Elizabeth-class battleship, Warspite fought at Jutland in 1916. After an extensive modernizatio… - World War 2 - World War 2 FactsUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:15:43 EDT
The bloodiest conflict in history, World War II consumed the globe from 1939-1945. World War II was fought largely in Europe, the Pacific, and eastern Asia, and pitted the Axis powers of Germany, … - Isoroku Yamamoto - Japanese World War II Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:12:01 EDT
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the genius behind Japan's early naval successes during World War II. After the attack at Pearl Harbor, Yamamoto was finally defeated at the Battle of Midway. On April … - Battle of Taranto - World War II Battle of Taranto…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:11:13 EDT
The Battle of Taranto was fought on the night of November 11/12, 1940, and consisted of a British aerial attack on the Italian fleet. Flying from HMS Illustrious, 21 Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombe… - Manfred von Richthofen - World War I Ace Red Baron Manfred von Richt…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 13:14:50 EDT
Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the "Red Baron," was the top scoring ace of World War I. Scoring his first kill in September 1916, von Richthofen ultimately downed eighty Allied … - Arthur Harris - World War II Arthur Bomber Harris Biography…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 13:14:31 EDT
Marshal Arthur "Bomber" Harris is best known as the commander of the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command during World War II. While leading Bomber Command, he implemented Winston Churchill'… - SE5a - World War I Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a Fighter…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 13:13:01 EDT
The Royal Aircraft Facotry SE5 was a fighter flown by British and Commonwealth forces during World War I. A contemporary of the famed Sopwith Camel, the SE5 possessed better overall performance an… - Sopwith Camel - Fighters of World War I - Sopwith Camel and Aircraft…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 13:12:37 EDT
World War I was the first major conflict to feature a wide variety of military aircraft. Beginning with simple and fragile fighters such as the Fokker E.III, the air forces of both sides quickly d… - Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 - Fighters of World War I - S.E.5 and A…Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 13:11:18 EDT
World War I was the first major conflict to feature a wide variety of military aircraft. Beginning with simple and fragile fighters such as the Fokker E.III, the air forces of both sides quickly d… - Military History Timeline - 20th Century Military History Timeline…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:33:09 EDT
A military history timeline of the 20th and 21st centuries… - Battle of Magdhaba - World War I Battle of Magdhaba…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:30:14 EDT
The Battle of Magdhaba was part of the Sinai-Palestine Campaign of World War I. Advancing across the Sinai, British forces occupied El Arish on the coast. To protect their flank, mounted forces w… - Battle of Arras - World War I Battle of Arras…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:29:04 EDT
The Battle of Arras commenced on April 9, 1917, and was the British component of the Allies' spring offensives. Attacking with success, the British captured Vimy Ridge before the offesive bogged d… - Third Battle of Gaza - World War I Third Battle of Gaza…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:27:05 EDT
The Third Battle of Gaza was a successful attempt by British forces to break into Palestine during World War I. Led by General Sir Edmund Allenby, the British combined flank and frontal assaults t… - First Battle of Gaza - World War I First Battle of Gaza…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:26:18 EDT
The First Battle of Gaza was fought on March 26-27, 1917, and saw British troops turned back at Gaza. Having advanced across the Sinai, British troops assaulted the Turkish lines with little succe… - Edmund Allenby - World War I Edmund Allenby Biography…Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:14:57 EDT
Edmund Allenby was a British field marshal during World War I. A veteran of the Boer War, Alleby held various commands on the Western Front before being dispatched to the Middle East. There Allen… - Eddie Rickenbacker - World War I Ace Eddie Rickenbacker Biography…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 11:49:08 EDT
The top American ace of World War I, Eddie Rickenbacker was a former racecar driver who joined the US Army in 1917. A gifted mechanic, Rickenbacker had to talk his way into flight training as his … - American Civil War - An Overview of the American Civil War…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 14:24:03 EDT
The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865, and was the bloodiest conflict in American history. Pitting North against South, the American Civil War had lasting repucussions that are s… - Confederate General John Bell Hood - Confederate Generals of the Civ…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:50:59 EDT
The Confederate Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Confederate generals who contributed to the Southern cause and helpe… - Union General George H Thomas - Union Generals of the American Civil…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:50:21 EDT
The Union Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Union generals who contributed to the Union's cause and helped guide its … - George Thomas - Civil War General George Thomas Biography…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:29:32 EDT
General George H. Thomas was a noted Union commander of Southern birth. Seeing service in the Mexican-American War, Thomas elected to remain in the Union Army at the outbreak of the Civil War. A … - American Civil War Western Theater - American Civil War in the West …Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:28:34 EDT
The American Civil War in the West between 1863 and 1865 was dominated by the Union. Following a defeat at Chickamauga, Union troops advanced capturing Atlanta and Savannah, before marching north … - Battle of Franklin - Civil War Battle of Franklin…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 11:26:56 EDT
The Battle of Franklin saw the Confederate Army of Tennessee frontally assault two Union corps under Maj. Gen. John Schofield. Fought on November 30, 1864, the Battle of Franklin resulted in a blo… - John Pershing - General John Pershing World War I - John Pershing US…Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 11:13:10 EDT
A pivotal leader of the US Army in the early 20th century, General John J. Pershing was the leader of US forces in Europe during World War I and was a mentor for many of the generals of World War I… - HMS Ark Royal - World War II Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 11:16:40 EDT
HMS Ark Royal was the second purpose-built aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy. The third ship to carry the name, Ark Royal was launched in 1937, and saw extensive service in the Mediterrane… - World War II - World War II Blitzkrieg to the Fall of France…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 11:15:05 EDT
Following the outbreak of World War II after the invasion of Poland, Great Britain and France remained on the defensive. After defeating the Allies in Norway, the Germans launched a massive assaul… - Battle of the River Plate - World War II Battle of the River Plate…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 14:21:00 EDT
The Battle of the River Plate was fought on December 13, 1939, and saw British warships battle the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. Fighting off the estuary of the River Plate, Admiral … - Military History Timeline - 17th and 18th Century Military History T…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 11:06:11 EDT
A military history timeline of the 17th and 18th centuries… - Battle of Rossbach - Seven Year's War Battle of Rossbach…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 10:44:14 EDT
One of Frederick the Great's most stunning victories, the Battle of Rossbach saw the Prussian leader rout a combined French & Austrian army. Clashing near the village of Rossbach in Prussian S… - Battle of Leuthen - Frederick the Great Battle of Leuthen…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 10:35:30 EDT
The Battle of Leuthen was fought December 5, 1757, between Prussia and Austria. Fought near Leuthen, Frederick the Great outmaneuvered the Austrians and attacked their flank. The resulting rout m… - Mexican American War - Aftermath of the Mexican American War …Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 14:03:54 EDT
The Mexican-American War had long lasting effects for the United States and planted the seeds for the Civil War. This is a look at the aftermath and legacy of the Mexican-American War… - USS Monitor - USS Monitor in the Civil War Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:59:38 EDT
USS Monitor was the first ironclad built for the US Navy. Entering service in 1862, USS Monitor fought CSS Virginia in the first battle between ironclad warships on March 9, 1862. After serving i… - Battle of Fredericksburg - Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg …Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:57:23 EDT
The Battle of Fredericksburg was largely fought on December 13, 1862, and was a clear victory for Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Attacking the heights west of the town, Maj. Gen. … - American Civil War - American Civil War Eastern Theater 1863 to 186…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:56:26 EDT
The last two years of the American Civil War in the Eastern Theater were largely focused on the struggle between Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Beginning in Ma… - Ambrose Burnside - Civil War General Ambrose Burnside…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:55:44 EDT
A native of Rhode Island, Ambrose Burnside rose to the rank of major general during the American Civil War. Given command of the Army of the Potomac in late 1862, he was badly defeated at the Batt… - George Custer - General George Armstrong Custer Biography …Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:54:23 EDT
George A. Custer first achieved fame as a cavalry commander during the Civil War. A reckless soldier, Custer was known for his personal bravery and willingness to attack the enemy. Following the … - Battle of Seven Pines - American Civil War Battle of Seven Pines …Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:53:58 EDT
The Battle of Seven Pines was fought May 31, 1862, in the outskirts of Richmond. Advancing up the Peninsula, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan was poised to assault Richmond when he was attacked by Ge… - American Civil War - American Civil War Eastern Theater 1862 to 1863…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:53:10 EDT
The first two years of the American Civil War in the east were marked by a string of Confederate victories and the rise of Robert E. Lee. The Union employed a succession of generals in numerous at… - Battle of South Mountain - American Civil War Battle of South Mounta…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:52:13 EDT
The Battle of South Mountain occurred on September 15, 1862, as Union forces sought to exploit the capture of Confederate Order 191. Attacking Turner's, Fox's, and Crampton's Gaps, Maj. Gen. Georg… - Union General George B McClellan - Union Generals of the American Ci…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 13:51:56 EDT
The Union Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Union generals who contributed to the Union's cause and helped guide its … - American Revolution - Early Campaigns of the American Revolution…Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 10:40:42 EDT
The American Revolution began with the first shots at Battle of Lexington in April 1775. With the colonies in open rebellion, fighting spread and early campaigns included an attempt to invade Cana… - Battle of Quebec - American Revolution Battle of Quebec …Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 10:39:48 EDT
The Battle of Quebec was fought on December 30/31, 1775, when American troops led by Brig. Gen. Richard Montgomery attempted to storm the city. Attacking from two directions, the Americans under M… - Battle of Romani - World War I Battle of Romani …Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:25:47 EDT
The Battle of Romani was fought August 3-5, 1916, as Turkish forces attempted to take the Suez Canal. Making a stand at Romani, British Commonwealth forces under General Sir Archibald Murray succe… - Heinkel He 280 - World War II Heikel He 280 Fighter…Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:34:13 EDT
The Heinkel He 280 was developed early in World War II and was the first true jet fighter. Taking flight in 1941, the Heinkel He 280 suffered from early development problems and was never fully su… - World War II in Europe - World War II in Europe Western Front …Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 11:33:34 EDT
On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed in France opening the Western Front of World War II in Europe. Coming ashore in Normandy, Allied forces broke out of their beachhead and swept across France. In… - USS Langley - First Aircraft Carrier USS Langley …Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 10:35:27 EDT
USS Langley was the first aircraft carrier to see service with the US Navy. Converted from a collier in 1922, Langley conducted a wide variety of aviation testing and sailed with both the Atlantic… - Battle of Chickamauga - American Civil War Battle of Chickamauga…Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 11:22:35 EDT
Coming just after the Tullahoma Campaign, the Battle of Chickamauga occurred September 18-20, 1863. Fought south of Chattanooga, TN, the Chickamauga saw Union forces under Maj. Gen. William Rosecr… - Battle of Kasserine Pass - World War II Battle of Kasserine Pass…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 16:47:55 EDT
The Battle of Kasserine Pass was the first major clash between American and German forces during World War II. Fought February 19-25, 1943, the Battle of Kasserine Pass saw the Germans soundly def… - Second Battle of El Alamein - World War II Second Battle of El Alame…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 16:47:22 EDT
The Second Battle of El Alamein was the turning point of the Western Desert Campaign during World War II. Fought in northwestern Egypt from October 23-November 5, 1942, Second El Alamein saw Briti… - Battle of Alam Halfa - World War II Battle of Alam Halfa…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 16:47:03 EDT
The Battle of Alam Halfa occurred August 30-September 5, 1942, and saw British forces defeat an Axis assault in the Western Desert. Taking command of the Eighth Army, Gen. Bernard Montgomery estab… - M1 Garand - World War II M1 Garand RifleUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:22:02 EDT
The M1 Garand was the first semiautomatic rifle to be issued to an entire army. Developed in the 1920s and 1930s, the M1 was designed by John Garand. Firing a .30-06 round, the M1 Garand was the … - General Omar Bradley - World War II General Omar BradleyUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:19:35 EDT
General Omar Bradley was key American field commander during World War II. Seeing service in North Africa, Bradley rose to command the 12th Army Group in Western Europe after D-Day. Following Wor… - Battle of the Bulge - World War II Battle of the Bulge…Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:16:58 EDT
The Battle of the Bulge was the result of a massive offensive launched by the Germans on December 16, 1944. A desperate attempt to defeat the Allies in the West, the Battle of the Bulge saw the Ge… - Operation Husky - World War II Operation Husky Invasion of Sicily…Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:15:16 EDT
Beginning in July 1943, Operation Husky was the Allied invasion of Sicily during World War II. Landing on the southern coasts of Sicily, American and British armies drove across the island forcing… - Fort Harrison - War of 1812 Battle of Fort Harrison…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 10:32:51 EDT
The Battle of Fort Harrison took place between September 4 and 15, 1812, and was an early American victory in the War of 1812. Fort Harrison was attacked by Native Americans on September 4. This … - William Henry Harrison - War of 1812 President General William Henr…Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 10:32:18 EDT
William Henry Harrison joined the army in 1791, at age 18. Serving on the frontier, he later moved through several administrative positions and became governor of the Indiana Territory. During th… - Mexican American War - Mexican American War Scott's Campaign to Mexi…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 12:01:10 EDT
A history of US General Winfield Scott's 1847 campaign to capture Mexico City… - Commodore Matthew Perry - Opening of Japan Commodore Matthew Perry…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:59:22 EDT
Commodore Matthew C. Perry was a key figure in the US Navy during the first half of the 19th century. A veteran of the War of 1812, Perry aided in the development of the steam navy, the creation o… - Military History Timeline - 19th Century Military History Timeline …Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:58:23 EDT
A military history timeline of the 19th century… - Battle of New Orleans - American Civil War Battle of New Orleans…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:56:52 EDT
The city of New Orleans was captured by Union forces on April 25, 1862. Battling past the Confederate forts on the Mississippi River, Flag Officer David G. Farragut succeeded in reaching the city … - Battle of Fort Sumter - American Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:56:17 EDT
The Battle of Fort Sumter was fought April 12-14, 1861, and marked the opening of the American Civil War. After preventing several relief attempts, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter at… - First Shots of the American Civil War - American Civil War - Start o…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:52:39 EDT
The American Civil War first began when Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. Following this attack, President Lincoln called for volunteer troops to put down the reb… - Mexican American War - Overview of the Mexican American War - Mexica…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:49:03 EDT
The Mexican-American War resulted the dramatic growth of the United States and laid the seeds for the American Civil War. Start here for information on the Mexican-American War - a short, one page… - Battle of Chippawa - War of 1812 Battle of Chippawa…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:48:21 EDT
The Battle of Chippawa occurred on July 5, 1814, during the War of 1812. Advancing into Canada, American forces led by Major General Jacob Brown encountered British troops near Chippawa Creek. In… - Charles Cornwallis - Lord Charles Cornwallis - Charles First Marques…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 12:04:44 EDT
Best known for his role in the American Revolution, Lord Charles Cornwallis was a noted British military commander and colonial governor in the 18th and 19th centuries. Forced to surrender to Geor… - General Thomas Gage - American Revolution General Thomas Gage…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 12:03:15 EDT
A veteran of the French & Indian War, General Thomas Gage commanded British forces in America during the opening days of the American Revolution. Appointed governor of Massachusetts in 1774, G… - American Revolution - Causes of the American Revolution…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 12:02:07 EDT
The American Revolution began as a result of increasing colonial unhappiness with the policies of the British government. Following the French and Indian War, the British attempted to levy a serie… - Battle of Bannockburn - Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockbur…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 15:43:27 EDT
Fought near Stirling Castle, the Battle of Bannockburn was the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence. Occurring in 1314, Bannockburn saw the outnumbered forces of Robert the Br… - Causes of World War II - Causes of World War II in Europe…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 15:25:42 EDT
The causes of World War II in Europe can be traced to the Treaty of Versailles which ended World War I. As a result of economic hardship imposed by the treaty, as well as the Great Depression, Ger… - Culloden Battlefield - Battle of Culloden - The Forty-Five Ends at C…Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 15:03:28 EDT
The final battle of the the "Forty-Five" uprising, the Battle of Culloden was the climatic engagement between the Jacobite army of Charles Edward Stuart and the Hanoverian government forc… - Edward Mannock - World War I Ace Edward Mick Mannock…Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 10:51:29 EDT
Edward "Mick" Mannock was one of the top British aces of World War I. Born in Ireland, Mannock entered the Royal Flying Corps in 1916. Learning to fly, he became an accomplished ace and… - Messerschmitt Me 262 - German Messerschmitt Me 262 Jet Fighter …Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 11:11:34 EDT
The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world's first operational jet fighter. A groundbreaking aircraft, the Me 262 entered service in 1944. Though faster than Allied fighters, the Me 262 was not as ma… - P-38 Lightning - World War II Lockheed P-38 Lightning …Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 11:09:04 EDT
The P-38 Lightning entered service in 1941, and saw action with American forces for much of World War II. Known for its twin tail booms and single central nacelle, the P-38 was fast and durable. … - Supermarine Spitfire - World War II Fighter the Supermarine Spitfire…Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 09:03:28 EDT
The Supermarine Spitfire was the iconic British fighter of World War II. With over 20,000 built, the Supermarine Spitfire saw action in all theaters of the war and proved a nimble and deadly aircr… - Battle of Long Island - American Revolution Battle of Long IslandUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 14:16:09 EDT
Fought August 27-30, 1776, the Battle of Long Island saw the British force Gen. George Washington's army from Long Island. Occupying a line near Flatbush, the Americans were outflanked when Britis… - Wars and Battles Throughout HistoryUpdated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:31:07 EDT
This section deals with wars and battle thoughout military history. Featured here are articles, profiles, and galleries that examine various wars and battles and their impact on the world… - Battle of Austerlitz - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Austerlitz…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:29:00 EDT
The Battle of Austerlitz was one of Napoleon Bonaparte's greatest victories. Fought on December 2, 1805, Austerlitz is also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors as Russian and Austrian forces… - Battle of Jutland - World War I Battle of JutlandUpdated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:27:52 EDT
The Battle of Jutland was fought May 31-June 1, 1916, and was the largest naval battle of World War I. Fighting in the North Sea, the British and German fleets met off the coast of Jutland in a ru… - Battle of Lake Erie - War of 1812 Battle of Lake Erie …Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:25:11 EDT
A decisive naval engagment of the War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie saw an American squadron capture its British counterpart. Fought on September 10, 1813, Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry eng… - Battle of Cape Finisterre - War of the Third Coalition Battle of Cap…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:24:07 EDT
The Battle of Cape Finisterre was fought on July 22, 1805, between the fleets of Vice Admiral Robert Calder and Vice Admiral Pierre Villeneuve. Returning from an abortive campaign in the West Indi… - Horatio Nelson - Biography of Napoleonic Wars Vice Admiral Horatio N…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:23:28 EDT
Born in 1758, Horatio Nelson rose to become one the world's greatest naval leaders. Horatio Nelson's victories at the Battle of the Nile, the Battle of Copenhagen, and the Battle of Trafalgar play… - HMS Victory - Royal Navy Napoleonic Wars HMS Victory…Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 19:22:02 EDT
HMS Victory was first commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1778. A 104-gun ship of the line, HMS Victory was present at many of the key naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars and is best remembered a… - George Anson - Biography of Admiral George AnsonUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 14:19:58 EDT
Admiral George Anson was a key figure in the mid-18th century Royal Navy. An able commander, Anson famously circumnavigated the globe in 1740-1744, and captured the treasure galleon Nuestra Senora… - American Civil War Causes - Causes of the Civil War - Roots of the A…Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 10:47:21 EDT
The American Civil War was the result of a variety of causes ranging from slavery and states rights to industrialization and societal change. These, combined with the election of Abraham Lincoln i… - Philip Sheridan - American Civil War Major General Philip H. Sherida…Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 10:57:49 EDT
General Philip H. Sheridan rose to prominence during the Civil War. A gifted commander, he first served with the the Army of the Cumberland in the Western Theater, before coming east to command th… - Confederate General Jubal Early - Confederate Generals of the Civil …Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 10:57:22 EDT
The Confederate Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Confederate generals who contributed to the Southern cause and helpe… - Confederate General John B Gordon - Confederate Generals of the Civi…Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 10:57:08 EDT
The Confederate Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Confederate generals who contributed to the Southern cause and helpe… - Union General Philip H Sheridan - Union Generals of the American Civ…Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 10:53:43 EDT
The Union Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Union generals who contributed to the Union's cause and helped guide its … - Battle of Ascalon - First Crusade Battle of Ascalon…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:32:28 EDT
The Battle of Ascalon was fought August 12, 1099 between Crusader forces and the Fatimids. Advancing from Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon encountered the Fatimid army on the plains of Ascalon. Att… - Battle of Roncevaux Pass - Charlemagne at Roncevaux Pass …Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:31:29 EDT
Fought in northern Spain, the Battle of Roncevaux Pass was a defeat for Charlemagne during one of his Iberian campaigns. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass was an ambush which decimated much of the Fran… - Battle of Otterburn - Anglo-Scottish Wars Battle of OtterburnUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:30:29 EDT
Clashing on August 9 (or 15), 1388, Scottish forces defeat Henry "Hotspur" Percy at the Battle of Otterburn. A confused battle that was fought by moonlight, Otterburn saw Percy attack th… - Battle of Sluys - Hundred Years' War Battle of Sluys…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:29:40 EDT
The Battle of Sluys was one of the opening battles of the Hundred Years' War. Crossing the English Channel, the fleet of King Edward III engaged and destroyed the French fleet off of Sluys. The v… - Battle of Halidon Hill - Edward III Battle of Halidon HillUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:28:29 EDT
The Battle of Halidon Hill was fought on July 19, 1333, as the Scots attempted to relieve the besieged city of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Meeting the army of King Edward III at Halidon Hill, the Scots we… - Battle of Falkirk - Scottish War of Independence Battle of Falkirk…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:26:50 EDT
Marching north in 1298, to avenge the English defeat at Stirling Bridge, King Edward I met a smaller Scottish army under Sir William Wallace at Falkirk. Using his archers to weaken the Scottish li… - Battle of Montgisard - Crusades Battle of Montgisard …Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:26:07 EDT
The Battle of Montgisard was fought in 1177, between King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Saladin. Catching Saladin by surprise, Baldwin was able to rout Saladin's army as it moved on Jerusalem. Driv… - Siege of Jerusalem - Crusades Siege of Jerusalm - Saladin's Siege of…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:25:28 EDT
Lasting from September 20 to October 2, 1187, the Siege of Jerusalem saw Saladin retake the city from Christian forces. Led by Balian of Ibelin, the defenders fought desperately to keep the city, … - Battle of Poitiers - Hundred Years' War Battle of PoitiersUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:24:19 EDT
The second great English victory of the Hundred Years' War, the Battle of Poitiers saw Edward, The Black Prince, defeat a much larger French army. In the fighting at Poitiers, the King of France, … - Battle of Legnano - Frederick Barbarossa at the Battle of Legnano …Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:23:36 EDT
Fought on May 29, 1176, the Battle of Legnano was a key engagement in Frederick I Barbarossa's Fifth Italian Campaign. Leading reinforcements from Germany, Frederick was intercepted by the troops … - Battle of Liegnitz - Mongol Invasions Battle of LiegnitzUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:22:04 EDT
The Battle of Liegnitz was fought on April 9, 1241, between an alliance of European soldiers and invading Mongol forces. Led by Henry the Pious of Silesia, the allied troops were drawn into battle… - Battle of Crecy - Hundred Years' War Battle of Crecy…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:21:24 EDT
The Battle of Crécy was fought August 26, 1346, during the Hundred Years' War. Advancing out of Normandy, King Edward III's army encountered the French near Crécy-en-Ponthieu. I… - English Longbows - Medieval English Longbow Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:18:32 EDT
The English Longbow was devastating weapon on the medieval battlefield and was extensively used between the 13th and 17th centuries. Firing heavy arrows at long range, archers equipped with the En… - Battle of Stirling Bridge - War of Scottish Independence Battle of S…Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 12:17:08 EDT
Fought in 1297, the Battle of Stirling Bridge was an early victory for the Scots over the English during the First War of Scottish Independence. In addition to repelling the English from Scotland,… - Commodore Stephen Decatur - War of 1812 Stephen Decatur …Updated: 2009-08-10 @ 10:30:10 EDT
Stephen Decatur rose to prominence during the Barbary Wars when he led a daring raid to destroy the captured frigate USS Philadelphia. During the War of 1812, he gained further fame when he captur… - American Revolution - American Revolution Southern Campaigns…Updated: 2009-08-07 @ 10:29:05 EDT
Following the Battle of Monmouth, the American Revolution shifted south as British forces attempted to subjugate the southern colonies. Though able to take the coastal cities, the British were for… - Battle of Cowpens - American Revolution Battle of Cowpens…Updated: 2009-08-07 @ 10:28:15 EDT
The Battle of Cowpens saw American troops rout the forces of the notorious Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton. Fought on January 17, 1781, the Battle of Cowpens featured a double envelopment by Brig. Gen… - Valley Forge - American Revolution Winter at Valley Forge…Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:13:42 EDT
Valley Forge was the encampment for Gen. George Washington's Continental Army during the winter of 1777/78. Arriving at Valley Forge battered after several defeats, the Continental Army endured a … - Battle of Germantown - American Revolution Battle of Germantown…Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:10:21 EDT
The Battle of Germantown was the second major battle of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign. Fought on October 4, 1777, the Battle of Germantown saw General George Washington attempt a series of compli… - Henry Clinton - American Revolution General Sir Henry Clinton…Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:04:34 EDT
General Sir Henry Clinton was a key British commander during the American Revolution. Initially serving under Gen. William Howe, Clinton became the British commander-in-chief in 1778. Leading Bri… - American Revolution - American Revolution New York Philadelphia and …Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:03:08 EDT
In 1776, the American Revolution shifted to New York as the British launched as successful campaign to take the city. This was followed the next year by the capture of Philadelphia. With Gen. Geo… - Bridge at Remagen - World War II Bridge at Remagen…Updated: 2009-07-31 @ 12:20:31 EDT
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The causes of World War I can be traced to several factors which had been simmering for a number of decades. Among these causes were rising tensions over imperialism, increased nationalism, and a … - World War 1 - World War 1 1914 Opening Campaigns…Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 11:52:13 EDT
With the outbreak of World War I, the European powers began mobilizing their armies. Attacking through Belgium, Germany struck France and after initial success was halted at the Battle of the Marn… - Fort Ticonderoga - French and Indian War Fort Ticonderoga…Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 11:20:17 EDT
Fort Ticonderoga was built at the southern end of Lake Champlain in 1758. Constructed by the French as Fort Carillon, Fort Ticonderoga played a key role in the campaigns of the French & Indian… - John Paul Jones - Biography of American Revolution Captain John Paul…Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 11:18:39 EDT
Born in Scotland, John Paul Jones served as a merchant captain before coming to America in 1773. Joining the new Continental Navy, Jones distinguished himself in a number of commands including as … - Battle of Yorktown - American Revolution Battle of Yorktown …Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 11:17:37 EDT
The Battle of Yorktown was fought between September 28 and October 19, 1781, after Gen. George Washington slipped away from New York and besieged Gen. Charles Cornwallis' army at Yorktown, VA. Sup… - Battle of Bennington - American Revolution Battle of Bennington …Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 11:13:17 EDT
Part of the Saratoga Campaign, the Battle of Bennington was an American victory over the British. The battle occurred when American troops encountered British and Hessian forces that had been sent… - Robert Gould Shaw - American Civil War Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and…Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 15:56:04 EDT
A native of Boston, MA, Robert Gould Shaw was the son of wealthy abolitionists. Following the outbreak of the Civil War, Shaw joined the Union Army and saw service with the 2nd Massachusetts. In … - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain - American Civil War Joshua Lawrence Ch…Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 13:29:32 EDT
One of the most famed Union commanders of the Civil War, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a college professor turned army officer. A native of Maine, Chamberlain heroically defended Little Round To… - Abner Doubleday - Biography of Civil War General Abner Doubleday…Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 13:25:51 EDT
Born in 1819, Abner Doubleday attended West Point and graduated as an artillery officer. After firing the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter, Doubleday quickly rose through the Union ranks. Aft… - Battle of North Point - War of 1812 Battle of North Point …Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 10:38:52 EDT
Part of the larger Battle of Baltimore, the Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814. Meeting British troops outside of Baltimore, American troops held off the enemy for two hours, k… - Battle of Springfield - American Revolution Battle of Springfield…Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:11:22 EDT
The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23, 1780, when British forces attacked into northern New Jersey. Advancing towards the American encampment at Morristown, they were met and blocked by Maj… - Nathanael Greene - Biography of American Revolution General Nathanae…Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:11:01 EDT
A native of Rhode Island, General Nathanael Greene served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. After several years with General George Washington's army, Greene was given comman… - Battle of Monmouth - American Revolution Battle of Monmouth Courthou…Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:10:29 EDT
Fought in June 1778, the Battle of Monmouth was the Continental Army's first major test after the winter at Valley Forge. The last major engagement in the north, the Battle of Monmouth ended as a … - Banastre Tarleton - American Revolution Banastre Tarleton Biography…Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:10:06 EDT
One of the most vilified British commanders of the American Revolution, Banastre Tarleton was an able cavalryman who earned fame for his cruel and heartless tactics in the Southern theater of the w… - Battle of the Chesapeake - American Revolution Battle of the Chesape…Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:09:47 EDT
Fought on September 5, 1781, the Battle of the Chesapeake was fought between the British and French off the Virginia Capes. While tactically inconclusive, the Battle of the Chesapeake was a strate… - General Henry Knox - American Revolution General Henry Knox…Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:08:50 EDT
A Boston patriot, Henry Knox was a bookseller at the beginning of the American Revolution. A student of artillery, he became Gen. George Washington's chief of artillery and served with the Contine… - General Hugh Mercer - American Revolution General Hugh Mercer …Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:06:17 EDT
Hugh Mercer was Scotsman who served as a surgeon in the Jacobite army at the Battle of Culloden and later as brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Fleeing to Am… - Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis - American Revolution Bonhomme Rich…Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 15:31:54 EDT
Meeting off Flamborough Head, England, Commodore John Paul Jones, aboard Bonhomme Richard, and his squadron captured the British warships HMS Serapis and HMS Countess of Scarborough. The battle wa… - Karabiner 98k - World War II Karabiner 98k Rifle…Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:46:12 EDT
The Karabiner 98k was one of the principal rifles used by the German Wehrmacht (Army) during World War II. Employed in all theaters involving German forces, the Karabiner 98k was the last in a lon… - Operation Pastorius - World War II German Operation Pastorius…Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:44:44 EDT
Operation Pastorius was a covert German plan to sabotage various facilities around the United States during World War II. Eight German agents were landed on eastern Long Island in June 1942. Oper… - Schweinfurt-Regensburg Raid - World War II Schweinfurt-Regensburg Ra…Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:43:13 EDT
The first Schweinfurt-Regensburg Raid took place on August 17, 1943 and struck German aircraft and ball bearing plants. Departing from England, American bombers stuck targets in Regensburg before … - Georgy Zhukov - World War II Georgy Zhukov Biography …Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:42:34 EDT
Marshal Georgy Zhukov rose from peasant roots to command Soviet forces during World War II. Under his leadership, Red Army troops successfully defended Moscow and won victories at Stalingrad and B… - Atlantic Charter - World War II Atlantic Charter…Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:42:07 EDT
The Atlantic Charter was the result of the 1941 Atlantic Conference between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt. Meeting aboard warships at Placentia Bay, the leaders discussed the postwar wo… - Boeing B-29 Superfortress - World War II B-29 Superfortress …Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:41:22 EDT
One of the largest aircraft to see service during World War II, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the last major addition to the US bomber fleet during the conflict. Easily recognized by its disti… - Karl Doenitz - World War II Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz…Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 08:39:23 EDT
Karl Doenitz was a key German naval commander during World War II. Initially commanding the German U-boat fleet, Doenitz was given command of the entire Kriegsmarine in 1943. Following the death … - General Curtis LeMay - Biography of General Curtis Lemay US Air Forc…Updated: 2009-07-08 @ 19:49:09 EDT
General Curtis LeMay first gained fame as leading bombing raids over Germany during World War II. By the end of the conflict, LeMay was commanding the bomber offensive against Japan. Following th… - H.L. Hunley Sinks USS Housatonic - American Civil War H.L. Hunley Si…Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 10:04:47 EDT
The H.L. Hunley became the first submarine to sink another ship when it attacked USS Housatonic off Charleston on February 17, 1864. Plagued by problems during its development, Hunley successfully… - USS Constellation - American Civil War Sloop of War USS Constellatio…Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 10:04:14 EDT
USS Constellation is the last all-sail warship built for the US Navy and the last naval vessel active during the Civil War still afloat. Best known for its work fighting the slave trade, USS Const… - Sherman's March to the Sea - Civil War Sherman's March to the Sea…Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 10:03:48 EDT
Sherman's March to the Sea commenced on November 15, 1864, after the capture of Atlanta by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman. Marching to the port of Savannah, Sherman's men succeeded in taking the cit… - Battle of Chattanooga - Civil War Third Battle of Chattanooga …Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 10:03:28 EDT
The Battle of Chattanooga was fought between November 23-25, 1863, and consisted of two major actions. First Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Union troops cleared the Confederates from Lookout Mountain to … - Second Battle of Fort Fisher - Civil War Second Battle of Fort Fishe…Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 10:01:06 EDT
The Second Battle of Fort Fisher was fought on January 13-15, 1865, and saw Union forces finally capture Fort Fisher. Landing troops above Fort Fisher, Major General Alfred Terry, with naval suppo… - Battle of Five Forks - Civil War Battle of Five Forks…Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 10:00:07 EDT
The Battle of Five Forks occurred on April 1, 1865, and was one of the final battles of the war in the East. Moving west to further pressure Gen. Robert E. Lee's lines at Petersburg, Union forces … - Admiral David G. Farragut - Civil War Admiral David Farragut …Updated: 2009-07-03 @ 09:57:42 EDT
The adopted son of Commodore David Porter, Admiral David G. Farragut rose through the ranks to command the Union Navy during the Civil War. Winning victories at New Orleans, on the Mississippi, an… - Battle of Isandlwana - Anglo-Zulu War Battle of Isandlwana…Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 18:46:03 EDT
The Battle of Isandlwana was fought on January 22, 1879, during the opening stages of the Anglo-Zulu War. After advancing into Zululand, the British troops guarding the camp at Isandlwana were att… - Operation Allied Force - Operation Allied Force in Kosovo …Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 18:10:40 EDT
Operation Allied Force began in March 1999, following Yugoslavia's refusal end repression and violence in Kosovo. Flying from bases in Italy and the Adriatic Sea, NATO aircraft struck targets acro… - Brown Bess Musket - Brown Bess in the American Revolution …Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 18:05:59 EDT
Originally the Long Land Pattern, the "Brown Bess" musket was the standard small arm of the British Army between 1722 and 1838. A flintlock musket, the basic Brown Bess pattern was alter… - Son Tay Raid - Vietnam War Raid on Son Tay Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 13:18:22 EDT
The Raid on Son Tay was an attempt by US Special Forces to liberate American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Flying from Thailand, the raiders successfully captured the POW camp at Son Ta… - William Westmoreland - Vietnam War General William Westmoreland …Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 13:15:12 EDT
General William Westmoreland is best remembered as the commander of US forces in Vietnam between 1964 and 1968. Lured into committing a large percentage of his forces to Khe Sanh, he was surprised… - Bartholomew Roberts - Pirate Bartholomew Roberts …Updated: 2009-06-26 @ 13:03:17 EDT
Born in Wales, Bartholomew Roberts became one of the most successful pirates of all time. Sailing the coasts of Africa, Brazil, North American, as well as in the Caribbean he captured over 470 shi… - Battle of Najaf - Iraq War Battle of NajafUpdated: 2009-06-26 @ 11:21:54 EDT
The Battle of Najaf occurred between March 24 and April 4, 2003, during the Iraq War. Part of the invasion of Iraq, the battle saw American forces surround the city of Najaf after heavy fighting. … - Battle of Bosworth Field - War of the Roses Battle of Bosworth Field…Updated: 2009-06-25 @ 10:20:55 EDT
The Battle of Bosworth Field was the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses. Invading England, Henry Tudor gathered forces and clashed with King Richard III near Market Bosworth. In the battle,… - Battle of Megiddo - Egyptian Victory at the Battle Megiddo …Updated: 2009-06-18 @ 13:56:17 EDT
On May 9, 1457 BC, Egyptian troops led by Pharaoh Thutmose III defeated a rebel army led by the King of Kadesh at the Battle of Megiddo. Marching north into Palestine, Thutmose surprised the rebels… - Battle of Manila Bay - Spanish-American War Battle of Manila Bay …Updated: 2009-06-18 @ 13:54:48 EDT
At the Battle of Manila Bay, Commodore George Dewey's US Asiatic Squadron encountered and destroyed the Spanish fleet of Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasarón. Fought on May 1, 1898, the bat… - Battle of Fallujah - Iraq War Battle of Fallujah…Updated: 2009-06-18 @ 11:25:53 EDT
The Second Battle of Fallujah was fought November 7 to December 23, 2004. Moving against Fallujah in response to heavy insurgent attacks earlier in the year, US-led forces assaulted the city. The… - World War II Eastern Front - World War II Eastern Front and Operatio…Updated: 2009-06-17 @ 13:59:39 EDT
Opening an eastern front in Europe by invading the Soviet Union in June 1941, Hitler expanded World War II and started a battle that would consume massive amounts of German manpower and resources. … - Battle of San Jacinto - Battle of San Jacinto and Texas Independence…Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 16:18:34 EDT
Fought on April 21, 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto secured independence for the Republic of Texas. After retreating back the San Jacinto River, General Sam Houston turned and attacked a Mexican a… - Battle of Mobile Bay - Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay…Updated: 2009-06-10 @ 10:39:36 EDT
The Battle of Mobile Bay was a decisive naval engagement during the Civil War. Fought August 5, 1864, it saw RAdm. David Farragut's fleet force its way into Mobile Bay and defeat a smaller Confede… - Vietnam War - Americanization of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Esca…Updated: 2009-06-04 @ 11:12:54 EDT
A history of the early years of American involvement in the Vietnam War… - Gulf of Tonkin Incident - Vietnam War Gulf of Tonkin Incident…Updated: 2009-06-04 @ 11:02:20 EDT
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident occurred on August 2 and 4, 1964, and saw US naval forces engage North Vietnamese patrol boats. While the attack on August 2 happened as reported, the second attack may… - American Civil War Western Theater - American Civil War Western The…Updated: 2009-05-26 @ 14:18:07 EDT
The early years of the American Civil War in the West focused on Union efforts to capture the Mississippi River. Unlike their counterparts in the East, the Union generals in the West won several k… - Battle of Mill Springs - Civil War Battle of Mill Springs…Updated: 2009-05-21 @ 11:20:06 EDT
The Battle of Mill Springs was an early Union victory during the Civil War. Fought on January 19, 1862, along the Cumberland River in Kentucky, the Battle of Mill Springs saw Brig. Gen. George Tho… - Little Boy - World War II Little Boy Atomic Bomb…Updated: 2009-05-20 @ 10:53:13 EDT
The "Little Boy" atomic bomb was the result of the Manhattan Project during World War II. Obtaining its explosive power from the fission of uranium-235, Little Boy was the first atomic w… - Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Horatio Nelson Battle of Santa Cr…Updated: 2009-05-19 @ 13:48:06 EDT
The Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was fought July 22-25, 1797. Attacking Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Royal Navy vessels under Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson attempted to capture Santa Cruz de … - Battle of Salamanca - Peninsular War Battle of Salamanca…Updated: 2009-05-18 @ 10:42:00 EDT
The Battle of Salamanca occurred on July 22, 1812, when troops under the Earl of Wellington attacked a French army led by Marshal Auguste Marmont. Fought south of Salamanca, the battle saw Welling… - Fokker D.VII - German Fokker D.VII - World War I Fokker D.VII - Fokk…Updated: 2009-05-13 @ 16:46:06 EDT
The Fokker D.VII was one of the finest fighters produced by the Germans during World War I. Superior to most Allied fighters, the Fokker D.VII led to a second "Fokker Scourge" in 1918. … - SPAD S.VII - World War I SPAD S.VII FighterUpdated: 2009-05-13 @ 16:45:33 EDT
A sturdy, rugged fighter, the SPAD S.VII saw service during World War I. Introduced in 1916, the SPAD S.VII proved to be a stable gun platform and was the first in a long line of SPAD fighters. I… - Georges Guynemer - World War I French Ace Georges Guynemer…Updated: 2009-05-13 @ 16:40:17 EDT
Georges Guynemer was one of the great French aces of World War I. Born in Compiègne, Guynemer was initially turned down by the French Army and elected to join the air service. Learning t… - F-4 Phantom II - Vietnam War McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II…Updated: 2009-05-13 @ 16:36:00 EDT
The F-4 Phantom II was originally developed for the US Navy, but also was used by the US Air Force and Marine Corps. A long-range fighter/fighter-bomber, the F-4 Phantom II saw extensive service d… - Sinking of the Lusitania - World War I Sinking of the Lusitania…Updated: 2009-05-13 @ 14:06:04 EDT
RMS Lusitania was a British luxury liner operated by the Cunard Line between 1907 and 1915. On May 7, 1915, Lusitania was torpedoed off the southern coast of Ireland by U-20 during World War I. S… - Battle of Heligoland Bight - World War I Battle of Heligoland Bight…Updated: 2009-05-11 @ 13:04:25 EDT
The Battle of Heligoland Bight was the first major naval engagement of World War I between Britain and Germany. Fighting off the island of Heligoland, the Royal Navy defeated a force of German lig… - 1914 Chistmas Truce - World War I 1914 Christmas Truce …Updated: 2009-05-11 @ 12:57:18 EDT
The Christmas Truce of 1914 has become one of the mythic events of World War I. A series of localized ceasefires, the Christmas Truce saw British and German soldiers stop fighting to exchange gift… - Fort Necessity - French and Indian War George Washington at Fort Nec…Updated: 2009-05-06 @ 11:03:24 EDT
Built in 1754, by Lt. Col. George Washington, Fort Necessity was located in the Great Meadows in present-day southwestern Pennsylvania. Tasked with constructing a road through the wilderness, Wash… - Battle of the Monongahela- French and Indian War Battle of Monongahe…Updated: 2009-05-06 @ 10:50:48 EDT
The Battle of the Monongahela was fought on July 9, 1755, in western Pennsylvania. Advancing from Fort Cumberland, Major General Edward Braddock sought to capture the French base at Fort Duquesne… - Mexican American War - Taylor's Campaign during the Mexican American…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 20:52:36 EDT
An examination of US General Zachary Taylor's campaign in northeastern Mexico during the Mexican-American War… - Mexican American War - Mexican American War in the West…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 20:45:34 EDT
An overview of operations in far west during the Mexican-American War… - Causes of the Mexican American War - Mexican American War - Roots of…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 20:37:55 EDT
An overview of the cause of the 1846-1848 war between the United States and Mexico… - End of the Vietnam War - End of the Vietnam War Peace…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 16:40:00 EDT
An overview of the final days of the Vietnam War… - Vietnamization of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War - Vietnam War and th…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 16:38:50 EDT
A look at the latter stages of US participation in the Vietnam War… - Battle of Yorktown - American Revolution Battle of Yorktown and Vict…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 16:30:58 EDT
The Battle of Yorktown was the final major battle of the American Revolution. Fought in Virginia, the Battle of Yorktown saw Gen. George Washington capture the army of General Lord Charles Cornwal… - American Civil War Turning Points - American Civil War Turning Point…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 16:18:18 EDT
The two victories at Gettysburg, PA and Vicksburg, MS, turned the Civil War in the Union's favor. Culminating within a day of each other, Gettysburg and Vicksburg respectively put Lee on the defen… - Vietnam War - Causes of the Vietnam WarUpdated: 2009-05-04 @ 16:13:32 EDT
The Vietnam War had its roots in French colonialism and World War II. Rebeling against French authority, Vietnamese forces were able to drive them from the country in 1954. Divided by the Geneva … - Vietnam War Tet Offensive - Vietnam War - North Vietnam and Tet Offe…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 16:12:00 EDT
The Tet Offensive was launched in January 1968, and redefined the Vietnam War. Though defeated by US and South Vietnamese forces, the Tet Offensive changed public perceptions of the conflict… - Battle of Culloden - The Forty-Five Battle of Culloden Photographs…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 13:59:14 EDT
The final battle of the the "Forty-Five" uprising, the Battle of Culloden was the climatic engagement between the Jacobite army of Charles Edward Stuart and the Hanoverian government forc… - World War I Fighters - Photographs of World War I Fighters …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:38:49 EDT
World War I was the first major conflict to feature a wide variety of military aircraft. Beginning with simple and fragile fighters such as the Fokker E.III, the air forces of both sides quickly d… - HMS Dreadnought - Royal Navy Battleship HMS Dreadnought…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:31:05 EDT
HMS Dreadnought entered service in 1906 and immediately rendered existing battleships obsolete. The first to feature an "all big gun" design, HMS Dreadnought also was the first to be pow… - USS Shenandoah - Naval Airship USS Shenandoah and Naval Airships - C…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:29:31 EDT
USS Shenandoah was the first rigid airship built for the US Navy. Finished in 1923, USS Shenandoah acted as a test platform for rigid airship technology and served as a scout for the fleet. The ai… - Battle of Coronel - World War I Battle of Coronel…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:28:22 EDT
The Battle of Coronel was an early naval battle during World War I. Clashing off Coronel, Chile, the German East Asiatic Squadron soundly defeated a British fleet sent to stop them from reaching t… - Ordnance QF 25-Pounder - World War II Ordnance QF 25-Pounder Gun …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:24:33 EDT
The Ordnance QF 25-pounder was the standard artillery piece used by British Commonwealth forces during World War II. Designed to be an improvement over the World War I-era 18-pounder, the 25-pound… - Siege of Port Arthur - Russo-Japanese War Siege of Port Arthur …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:24:14 EDT
The siege of Port Arthur began in July 1904, when Japanese forces under Gen. Nogi Maresuke invested the city. Badly outnumbered, the Russians fought desperately for over five months before being c… - Lee-Enfield Rifle - World War I Lee-Enfield Rifle - World War II Lee…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:22:31 EDT
The Lee-Enfield rifle was the standard service rifle of British and Commonwealth forces for much of the first half of the 20th century. A bolt-action, magazine-fed weapon, the Lee-Enfield saw exte… - Battle of Gallipoli - World War I Battle of Gallipoli …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:21:09 EDT
The Battle of Gallipoli began when British Commonwealth and French troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula of Turkey adjacent to the Dardanelles. In a brutal campaign, Allied forces were unable t… - Raoul Lufbery - World War I Raoul Lufbery Ace …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:20:44 EDT
Raoul Lufbery was a French-American pilot during World War I. First serving with the Escadrille Lafayette, he later was transferred to the US 94th Aero Squadron. Before his death in 1917, Lufbery… - Fokker Dr.I - World War I Fokker Dr.I Fighter …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:19:07 EDT
Developed in 1917, the Fokker Dr.I became one of the iconic German aircraft of World War I. Created in response to the Sopwith Triplane, the Fokker Dr.I quickly became a favorite of the famed Red … - M1903 Springfield - M1903 Springfield in World War I …Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:17:36 EDT
Developed in 1903, the M1903 Springfield became one of the most famous rifles in American history. The standard infantry weapon of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I, it continued in … - Meuse-Argonne Offensive - World War I Meuse-Argonne Offensive…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:11:57 EDT
Commencing on September 26, 1918, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive saw American forces attack the German lines with the goal of taking Sedan. Breaking through after a series of bloody assaults, America… - Battle of the Falklands - World War I Naval Battle of the Falklands…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:10:38 EDT
The Battle of the Falklands was fought on December 8, 1914, between ships of the Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy. Steaming for home after a victory at the Battle of Coronel, the German Eas… - David Beatty - World War I Admiral David Beatty…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:09:45 EDT
Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Beatty led the British Grand Fleet during the second half of World War I. A rising star in the Royal Navy, he was youngest admiral since Horatio Nelson. A key playe… - Washington Naval Treaty - Disarmament Washington Naval Treaty…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:08:28 EDT
The Washington Naval Treaty was signed on February 6, 1922, and dramatically limited the naval armaments of the United States, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy. As a result of the negotiations, t… - Helmuth von Moltke - Franco-Prussian War Field Marshal Helmuth von M…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:03:19 EDT
Field Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke was a key figure in the Prussian Army for much of the 19th century. Made Chief of the General Staff in 1857, he remained in the position for three decades. … - Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - American Civil War Battle of Sp…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:01:23 EDT
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House was fought May 8-21, 1864, and was the second engagement of Gen. Ulysses Grant's Overland Campaign. Fought along a four mile trench line, the Battle of Spots… - Horatio Herbert Kitchener - World War 1 Field Marshal Horatio Herber…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 12:00:05 EDT
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener was a distinguished officer in the British Army in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Having played a key role in the Sudan and the Boer War, Kitchener… - History of Memorial Day - Civil War History of Memorial Day…Updated: 2009-05-04 @ 11:59:10 EDT
Memorial Day originated in several locales during and shortly after the American Civil War. The holiday began as "Decoration Day" during which the graves of fallen Union soldiers were de… - Battle of Santiago de Cuba - Spanish-American War Naval Battle of Sa…Updated: 2009-04-29 @ 11:28:04 EDT
The Battle of Santiago de Cuba was one of the key naval battles of the Spanish-American War. Resulting from Spanish Admiral Pascual Cervera's attempt to escape from Santiago harbor, the Battle of … - Battle of San Juan Hill - Spanish-American War Battle of San Juan Hi…Updated: 2009-04-29 @ 11:22:11 EDT
The Battle of San Juan Hill was fought on July 1, 1898, and was a key engagement of the Spanish-American War. Having landing on Cuba, American forces sought to capture the port of Santiago de Cuba… - Battle of Cropredy Bridge - English Civil War Battle of Cropredy Bri…Updated: 2009-04-28 @ 11:15:04 EDT
The Battle of Cropredy Bridge was fought June 29, 1644, and saw Royalist troops defeat a Parliamentarian force led by Sir William Waller. Attacking the Royalist rearguard near Cropredy Bridge, Par… - Siege of Louisbourg - French and Indian War Siege of Louisbourg…Updated: 2009-04-24 @ 11:46:03 EDT
The Siege of Louisbourg lasted from June 8 to July 26, 1758, and saw the British capture the stronghold from the French. Investing Louisbourg, the British sought to take the city as a prelude to i… - SBD Dauntless - World War II Douglas SBD Dauntless …Updated: 2009-04-21 @ 13:18:12 EDT
The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the US Navy's principal dive bomber during the first half of World War II. Introduced in 1940, the Dauntless play a pivotal role at the Battles of the Coral Sea and M… - Operation Ten-Go - World War II Operation Ten-Go…Updated: 2009-04-21 @ 13:17:19 EDT
Operation Ten-Go was a last ditch attempt by the Japanese to aid the garrison on Okinawa. Calling for the superbattleship Yamato and its escorts to break through the US fleet, Operation Ten-Go was… - Marquis de Lafayette - American Revolution Marquis de Lafayette Biog…Updated: 2009-04-13 @ 12:52:12 EDT
The Marquis de Lafayette was a French noble who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Arriving in 1777, Lafayette became one of Gen. George Washington's most trusted subor… - Battle of Derna - First Barbary War Battle of Derna …Updated: 2009-04-10 @ 14:20:24 EDT
The Battle of Derna was fought between April 27 and May 13, 1805. Leading a contingent of US Marines and mercenaries, William Eaton and 1Lt. Presley O'Bannon succeeded in capturing the port of Der… - Michiel de Ruyter - Biography of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter …Updated: 2009-04-09 @ 10:38:15 EDT
Born in 1607, Michiel de Ruyter rose to become one of the Netherlands' greatest admirals. Active during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, de Ruyter is best remembered for his daring raid on the Medway in 1667… - Second Anglo-Dutch War - Second Anglo-Dutch War Battles…Updated: 2009-04-09 @ 10:37:52 EDT
The Second Anglo-Dutch War was an attempt by England to curb Dutch maritime growth and trade. Fought between 1665 and 1667, the Second Anglo-Dutch War began with a series of English victories, but… - F-14 Tomcat - US Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat Fighter…Updated: 2009-03-31 @ 12:46:14 EDT
The F-14 Tomcat entered service in 1972, as the US Navy's principal fleet defense fighter. Armed with a variety of missiles, the F-14 was intended to prevent long-range attacks against US carrier … - F-105 Thunderchief - Vietnam War F-105 Thunderchief Profile…Updated: 2009-03-31 @ 12:45:10 EDT
The F-105 Thunderchief was one of the US Air Force's primary fighter-bombers during the Vietnam War. Widely used for strike bombing over North Vietnam, the F-105 also was employed in a "wild … - XB-70 Valkyrie - Cold War North American XB-70 Valkyrie - …Updated: 2009-03-31 @ 12:44:25 EDT
The XB-70 Valkyrie was first developed in the 1950s as a high-altitude, supersonic bomber. Intended to carrying nuclear weapons to strike the Soviet Union, the XB-70 program was largely cancelled … - F-8 Crusader - Vought F-8 Crusader in the Vietnam War…Updated: 2009-03-31 @ 12:43:47 EDT
The F-8 Crusader was developed in the 1950s as a fighter for the US Navy. Entering service in 1957, the F-8 Crusader was the last American fighter designed with guns as its primary weapon. The F-… - Battle of Cold Harbor - American Civil War Battle of Cold Harbor…Updated: 2009-03-30 @ 10:43:36 EDT
The Battle of Cold Harbor was fought May 31-June 12, 1864, and was part of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign. Encountering Gen. Robert E. Lee's men near Old Cold Harbor, VA, Grant move… - Battle of Svensksund - Russo-Swedish War Battle of Svensksund…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:34:06 EDT
Fought in 1790, the Battle of Svensksund was one of the largest naval battles ever contested in the Baltic. Fought between Sweden and Russia, the Battle of Svensksund was one of the greatest victo… - Battle of Dettingen - War of Austrian Succession Battle of Dettingen…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:33:30 EDT
Fought in Bavaria, the Battle of Dettingen was a British victory during the War of Austrian Succession. The Battle of Dettingen also was the last time a reigning British monarch commanded troops i… - Battle of Maiwand - Second Anglo-Afghan War at Maiwand …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:32:56 EDT
Meeting at Maiwand on July 27, 1880, British troops under General George Burrows were attacked by Afghan soldiers under Ayub Kahn. In the ensuing Battle of Maiwand, the Afghan troops were able to … - Battle of Wagram - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Wagram…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:32:50 EDT
Fought in 1809, the Battle of Wagram was the pivotal battle of the War of the Fifth Coalition. Fought near the village of Wagram, Napoleon soundly defeated the army of Archduke Charles of Austria… - Entebbe Raid - Entebbe Raid Rescue Mission Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:32:30 EDT
After hijacking Air France Flight 139, the terrorists directed the plane to divert to Entebbe, Uganda where the Jews and Israelis were separated from the other passengers and kept hostage in the ai… - USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere - War of 1812 USS Constitution an…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:32:03 EDT
Meeting 400 miles SE of Halifax, Nova Scotia, USS Constitution engaged and captured HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812. The battle was the first in a series of single-ship victories for the US Navy … - Battle of Fallen Timbers - Northwest Indian War Battle of Fallen Tim…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:31:16 EDT
Fighting near present day Maumee, OH, US forces defeated the Native American Western Confederacy at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. The Battle of Fallen Timbers was part of the No… - Battle of Kulm - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Kulm…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:30:58 EDT
Fought on August 30, 1813, the Battle of Kulm was a Coalition victory that occurred during their retreat from Dresden. Meeting near Kulm, Coalition trooped encircled and captured a most of a Frenc… - Geronimo - Apache Leader Geronimo - Geronimo Fights the US Army…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:30:24 EDT
A famous Native American warrior, Geronimo battled both Mexican and American forces as a leader of the Chiricahua Apache. Operating in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, Geronimo eluded c… - Inchon Invasion - Korean War Inchon InvasionUpdated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:28:38 EDT
A decisive early battle of the Korean War, the Inchon invasion saw UN troops storm ashore deep behind North Korean lines. Coupled with a breakout from the Pusan Perimeter, the Inchon invasion forc… - Liberty Ships - World War II Liberty ShipsUpdated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:28:23 EDT
Liberty Ships were mass-produced cargo ships built during World War II to provide the Allies with much needed merchant tonnage. Designed to replace merchant ships lost to U-boat attacks, Liberty S… - Sir Francis Drake - Sea Dog Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:28:12 EDT
One of England's greatest heroes, Sir Francis Drake ably served Queen Elizabeth I as a privateer and naval officer. In 1577-1580, Drake became only the second man to circumnavigate the globe, sack… - Battle of Boyaca - Simon Bolivar at the Battle of Boyaca …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:25:59 EDT
The Battle of Boyaca was a key battle in the Wars for South American Independence. Led by Simón Bolívar, patriot forces routed a Spanish force near the el Puente de Boyac… - Renault FT-17 Tank - World War I Tank Renault FT-17 …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:22:11 EDT
A revolutionary design, the Renault FT-17 was the first tank to possesss a fully rotating turret. Designed by Rodolphe Ernst-Metzmaier, over 3,000 Renault FT-17s were produced and saw service on t… - Quasi-War with France - US Navy in the Quasi-War …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:20:46 EDT
The Quasi-War was an undeclared maritime conflict between the United States and France. Fought between 1798-1800, the Quasi-War was the result of disagreements regarding the United States' neutral… - Battle of Corunna - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Corunna…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:20:35 EDT
Fought on January 16, 1809, the Battle of Corunna was a British tactical victory that allowed the army of Sir John Moore to evacuate northern Spain. Battling on the heights outside Corunna, the Br… - Operation Compass - World War II Operation Compass in North Africa …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:19:33 EDT
Operation Compass was the first major campaign of the war in the Western Desert. Beginning in December 1940, British troops pushed the Italians out of Egypt and drove them back across Libya. Rely… - M4 Sherman - World War II M4 Sherman Tank Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:19:16 EDT
The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was produced in large numbers and served in all theaters. The M4 Sherman tank was a reliable, easily produced medium tank that provided inv… - F-35 Lightning II - F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:18:57 EDT
The F-35 Lightning II is result of the multi-nation Joint Strike Fighter program. Spearheaded by the United States and Great Britain, the F-35 will be both nations' next generation close air suppo… - HMS Warrior - Royal Navy Ironclad HMS Warrior …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:16:59 EDT
HMS Warrior was the first iron-hulled, armored warship built for the Royal Navy. Built at London, HMS Warrior immediately made every warship in the world obselete. In addition, Warrior laid the f… - Marshal Michel Ney - Napoleonic Wars Biography of Marshal Michel Ney…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:16:31 EDT
Marshal Michel Ney was one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders and saw service throughout the Wars of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Enlisting in the army in 1787, Ney rose through t… - Battle of Eylau - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Eylau…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:14:28 EDT
The Battle of Eylau was fought on February 7-8, 1807, in East Prussia. Attacking a predominently Russian army, Napoleon began a 14-hour battle that ebbed and flowed across the plains near Eylau. … - USS Maine Explodes - Spanish-American War USS Maine Explodes…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:13:50 EDT
Commissioned in 1895, USS Maine was an armored cruiser built for the US Navy. Sent to protect American interests in Havana, Cuba, USS Maine exploded on the night of February 15, 1898. The loss of… - Battle of Alamo - Texas Revolution AlamoUpdated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:13:07 EDT
The Battle of Alamo was fought between Texan and Mexican forces between February 23 and March 6, 1836. Fighting for independence, the Texans fortified the Alamo and withstood a thirteen-day siege … - Albrecht von Wallenstein - Thirty Year's War General Albrecht von Wa…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:12:40 EDT
A gifted commander, Albrecht von Wallenstein commanded Catholic troops in the service of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II during the Thirty Years' War. Noted for his victories in Dessau, Silesia, a… - Frederick Barbarossa - Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:12:16 EDT
Frederick I Barbarossa reigned as Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. A gifted leader he sought to restore glory to the empire and campaigned in Germany and Italy to this end. Frederick Barbaro… - HMS Venturer Sinks U-864 - World War II Submarines HMS Venturer and …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:12:03 EDT
On February 9, 1945, HMS Venturer and U-864 engaged in the only known battle where one submerged submarine sank another. Sailing off the coast of Norway, Venturer had been sent to intercept U-864 … - The Winter War - Soviet Union Finland The Winter War During World Wa…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:10:06 EDT
The Winter War occurred between the Finland and the Soviet Union during the winter of 1939-1940. Begun by the Soviets who sought to gain territory, the war cost them dearly as the Finns mounted a … - Glencoe Massacre - MacDonald Clan Glencoe Massacre …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:09:38 EDT
The Glencoe Massacre occurred on the night of February 13, 1692, in western Scotland. Following being delayed in giving an oath of loyalty to new King William III, the MacDonalds of Glencoe were si… - Battle of Badajoz - Battle of Badajoz Peninsular War …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:08:55 EDT
The Battle of Badajoz was fought from March 16 to April 6, 1812. Laying siege to the city, British forces under Wellington moved progressively closer to its walls and opened several breaches. On … - Churchill Tank - World War II A22 Churchill Tank …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:08:42 EDT
The A22 Churchill tank was used by British forces during World War II. Designed as an infantry support tank, the Churchill possessed thick armor and was capable of overcoming many obstacles that w… - Panther Tank - World War II German Panther Tank …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:08:32 EDT
The Panther medium tank entered service with the Wehrmacht in mid-1943. Possessing an excellent blend of firepower, armor, and speed, the Panther was one of the finest tanks produced during World … - Battle of Ravenna - War of the League of Cambrai Battle of Ravenna …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:06:21 EDT
The Battle of Ravenna was fought on April 11, 1512, during the War of the League of Cambrai. Moving to secure northern Italy, French troops defeated Spanish and Papal forces near Ravenna. In the… - Operation Gomorrah - World War II Operation Gomorrah Bombing of Hamb…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:06:10 EDT
Beginning on July 24, 1943, Operation Gomorrah was a coordinated bombing assault on the city of Hamburg, Germany. Striking the city continuously for eight days and seven nights, American and Briti… - Battle of Glorieta Pass - Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:05:18 EDT
The Battle of Glorieta Pass was fought in New Mexico on March 26-28, 1862. Encountering each other in the vicinity of Glorieta Pass, small Union and Confederate armies clashed with the former winn… - Andersonville Prison - American Civil War Andersonville Prison …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:05:06 EDT
Andersonville Prison was the most notorious prisoner of war camp of the Civil War. Constructed in southern Georgia, the 26.5 acre, open stockade received over 45,000 prisoners during its year of o… - USS Kearsarge - Civil War USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:03:32 EDT
USS Kearsarge was a Mohican-class screw-sloop built during the American Civil War. Ordered to European waters, Kearsarge famously defeated the Confederate raider CSS Alabama on June 19, 1864. Kea… - Battle of Dak To - Vietnam War Battle of Dak To …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:03:20 EDT
The Battle of Dak To began as attempt by the North Vietnamese to destroy a sizable US force in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This attack was disrupted by US forces and a three week battle ensu… - Battle of Tolentino - Neapolitan War Battle of Tolentino …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:00:21 EDT
Fought May 2-3, 1815, the Battle of Tolentino marked the beginning of the end for Joachim Murat's reign as king of Naples. Engaging the Austrians near Tolentino, Italy, Murat was defeated by Gener… - Battle of Puebla - Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 21:00:14 EDT
On May 5, 1862, French and Mexican troops met at the Battle of Puebla. An early battle in the French intervention in Mexico, the fighting resulted in a surprising Mexican victory. The triumph at … - Battle of Dunkirk - World War II Battle of Dunkirk…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:59:06 EDT
Fighting the Battle of Dunkirk, the British Expeditionary Force struggled to hold off the German advance in order to allow Allied forces to evacuate to England. Forming a defensive perimeter aroun… - Capture of U-505 - World War II Capture of U-505 …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:58:13 EDT
On June 4, 1944, the German submarine U-505 was captured by American forces off the coast of Africa. After a mix of surface and aerial attacks forced U-505 to surface, an American boarding party m… - Battle of Memphis - American Civil War Battle of Memphis …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:58:08 EDT
On June 6, 1862, Union and Confederate gunboats clashed in the Battle of Memphis. Advancing down the Mississippi River, Union forces encountered the Confederate River Defense Fleet off Memphis. T… - Battle of Glen Shiel - Jacobite Uprising Battle of Glen Shiel …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:57:30 EDT
Fought on June 10, 1719, the Battle of Glen Shiel was part of the Jacobite Risings in Scotland. Marching with Spanish aid, Scots under Lord George Murray attempted to move east to capture Invernes… - Battle of Marengo - War of the Second Coalition Battle of Marengo Na…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:57:22 EDT
The Battle of Marengo began with an Austrian attack on Napoleon's French forces on June 14, 1800. Regrouping, Napoleon was able to counterattack and drive the Austrians from the field. Coupled wi… - Battle of Hohenlinden - War of the Second Coalition Battle of Hohen…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:57:02 EDT
The Battle of Hohenlinden was fought in the snowy hills and woods north of Munich. In the fighting, a French Revolutionary army under General Jean Moreau crushed a larger Austrian army led by Arch… - Battle of Domstadtl - Seven Years' War Battle of Domstatdl …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:51:28 EDT
Fought on June 30, 1758, the Battle of Domstadtl saw the Austrians defeat reinforcements meant for Frederick the Great's campaign in Moravia. Marching to aid in the siege Olomouc, the Prussian sup… - Battle of Poltava - Great Northern War Battle of Poltava …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:50:42 EDT
Advancing into the Ukraine, Swedish forces under King Charles XII laid siege to Poltava. Racing to meet them, Peter the Great engaged the Swedes on July 8, 1709. Outnumbered in the ensuing Battle… - Battle of the Boyne - Williamite War Battle of the Boyne …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:50:15 EDT
Williamite and Jacobite forces clashed at the Battle of the Boyne on July 12, 1690. Led by William III, the Williamite forces decisively defeated James II, forcing him to flee back to France. The… - Second Battle of Kernstown - American Civil War 1864 Second Battle o…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:49:29 EDT
Fought on July 24, 1864, the Second Battle of Kernstown saw Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early take advantage of Union troop withdrawals in the Shenandoah Valley. Luring the smaller Union Army of… - Battle of Talavera - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Talavera - Peninsular…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:49:02 EDT
Part of the Peninsular War, the Battle of Talavera was fought soutwest of Madrid on July 27-28, 1809. In the fighting, the forces of Arthur Wellesley defeated French troops and compelled them to w… - Battle of the Crater - American Civil War Battle of the Crater …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:47:45 EDT
The Battle of the Crater was the result of Union efforts to win the Siege of Petersburg. Beginning in June 1864, Union forces began tunneling under the Confederate lines. Filling the mine with ex… - Battle of the Eastern Solomons - World War II Battle of the Eastern …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:46:59 EDT
Allied and Japanese naval forces clashed at the Battle of the Eastern Solomons on August 24-25, 1942. The second major naval battle of the Guadalcanal Campaign, the engagement saw both fleets laun… - Battle of Kleidion - Battle of Kleidion Byzantine Wars…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:45:22 EDT
The Battle of Kleidion was the climatic fight of Emperor Basil II's 1014 invasion of Bulgaria. Excuting a brilliant flanking maneuver, Basil's forces routed the Bulgarians and captured 14,000. Fo… - Battle of Shrewsbury - Henry IV at Shrewsbury -…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:44:14 EDT
The Battle of Shrewsbury was fought on July 21, 1403, between the forces of King Henry IV and Sir Henry "Hotspur" Percy. Resulting from the Percy family's failure to receive lands and mo… - Messerschmitt Bf 109 - World War II Messerschmitt Bf 109…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:42:55 EDT
A stalwart of the Luftwaffe during World War II, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 saw service for the duration of the conflict. Introduced in 1937, the Bf 109 first saw combat during the Spanish Civil War… - AIM-54 Phoenix - US Navy AIM-54 Phoenix Missle …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:42:31 EDT
Developed in the 1960s, the AIM-54 Phoenix missile was the US Navy's first long-range missile. Designed to operate with the AWG-9 radar, the AIM-54 was carried aboard the US Navy's F-14 Tomcats an… - Captain William Bligh - Captain William Bligh Mutiny on the Bounty …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:38:07 EDT
Vice Admiral William Bligh is best known for his role in the famed story of the mutiny on HMS Bounty. A skilled seaman, Bligh rose through the ranks of the Royal Navy and acted as sailing master f… - Siege of Paris - Franco Prussian War Siege of Paris …Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:34:33 EDT
The Siege of Paris began following the French defeat at Sedan. Encircled on September 19, 1870, the city's defenders held out for over four months against their Prussian attackers. On January 28,… - Wesley Merritt - American Civil War General Wesley Merritt Biography…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:33:43 EDT
A noted cavalry commander in the Civil War, Wesley Merritt rose through the ranks with unprecedented speed. After serving with the Army of the Potomac, Merritt spent extensive time on the frontier… - American Civil War Confederate Generals - Photographs of American Ci…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:29:00 EDT
The Confederate Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Confederate generals who contributed to the Southern cause and helpe… - American Civil War Union Generals - Photographs of American Civil Wa…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:28:26 EDT
The Union Army employed hundreds of generals during the Civil War. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key Union generals who contributed to the Union's cause and helped guide its … - Battle of Ramillies - War of the Spanish Succession Battle of Ramill…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 20:12:03 EDT
The Battle of Ramillies was fought May 23, 1706, in present-day Belgium. In the fighting, an allied army led by the Duke of Marlborough crushed French forces led by the Duc de Villeroi. The victo… - Battle of Blenheim - War of Spanish Succession at Blenheim - John Ch…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 10:50:03 EDT
The 1704 Battle of Blenheim was a decisive victory for the Grand Alliance during the War of Spanish Succession. Led by the Duke of Marlborough, the Alliance's forces destroyed a French and Bavaria… - Duke of Marlborough - John Churchill Duke of Marlborough…Updated: 2009-03-27 @ 10:47:38 EDT
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough was one of Britain's best field commanders in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. A gifted leader and diplomat, Churchill won stunning victories at Blenheim… - Dambuster Raids - World War II Bomber Command Dambuster Raids…Updated: 2009-03-24 @ 15:49:38 EDT
The Dambuster Raids were conducted May 17, 1943, against several dams in Germany. Utilizing special "bouncing bombs," British bombers struck multiple dams with the goal of flooding indus… - Battles of Lexington and Concord - American Revolution Battles of Le…Updated: 2009-03-16 @ 11:05:33 EDT
Fought on April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord were the opening actions of the American Revolution. The first shots were fired at Lexington as British troops from Boston passed thr… - MiG-21 Fishbed - Vietnam War Soviet MiG-21 Fishbed…Updated: 2009-03-05 @ 11:11:07 EST
The MiG-21 Fishbed was introduced in 1959, and became the world's most produced supersonic fighter. Flown by over fifty countries during its long career, the MiG-21 Fishbed saw extensive use durin… - Battle of Chancellorsville - American Civil War Battle of Chancellor…Updated: 2009-03-04 @ 10:43:23 EST
The Battle of Chancellorsville saw Union Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker attempt to turn the Confederates out of their position near Fredericksburg. Fought May 1-6, 1863, Chancellorsville saw Confederate … - Operation Manna-Chowhound - World War II Operation Manna-Chowhound…Updated: 2009-03-03 @ 11:16:44 EST
Operations Manna and Chowhound were launched in April-May 1945, in an effort to alleviate starvation in the Netherlands. Flown by the RAF and US Army Air Force, Manna-Chowhound missions dropped fo… - F-117 Nighthawk - F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter…Updated: 2009-02-20 @ 10:51:11 EST
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational stealth fighter. Designed by the Lockheed Skunk Works, the F-117 entered service in 1983, but remained secret for several years. The… - Easter Offensive - Vietnam War Easter Offensive…Updated: 2009-02-11 @ 12:26:41 EST
The Easter Offensive commenced on March 30, 1972, and saw North Vietnamese forces attack South Vietnam on three fronts. After achieving initial success, the offensive was turned back by South Viet… - Pancho Villa - Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa - Francisco Villa …Updated: 2009-02-09 @ 12:27:43 EST
Pancho Villa was a famed leader during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1921). Operating in the north of the country, Villa was famed for his lightening cavalry raids and freebooting attitude. In 1920… - George Dewey - Spanish-American War Commodore George Dewey…Updated: 2009-02-06 @ 10:47:47 EST
Commodore George Dewey led the US Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War. Departing from Hong Kong, Commodore Dewey won a decisive victory at the Battle of Manila Bay in May 1898. After… - John Hunt Morgan - Civil War John Hunt Morgan - Confederate Raider J…Updated: 2009-02-02 @ 11:47:24 EST
Born in 1825, John Hunt Morgan became one of the Confederacy's most notorious raiders. A native of Kentucky, Morgan was captured in 1863, after raiding north across the Ohio. Escaping, he returne… - Albert Sidney Johnston - Civil War General Albert Sidney Johnston…Updated: 2009-02-02 @ 11:46:51 EST
General Albert Sidney Johnston was a key Confederate commander in the early days of the Civil War. A veteran of the Texas Revolution and the US Army, Johnston was appointed to lead Confederate for… - Braxton Bragg - American Civil War General Braxton Bragg…Updated: 2009-02-02 @ 11:45:14 EST
General Braxton Bragg was a principal Confederate commander in the West during the Civil War. Appointed to lead the Army of Tennessee in mid-1862, Bragg was a strict disciplinarian who had mixed r… - Battle of Shiloh - American Civil War Battle of Shiloh…Updated: 2009-02-02 @ 11:42:51 EST
The Battle of Shiloh saw Confederate forces under Gen. Albert S. Johnston attack Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's troops in Tennessee. Fought April 6-7, 1862, the Battle of Shiloh initially favored th… - Battle of Copenhagen - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Copenhagen…Updated: 2009-01-29 @ 11:10:19 EST
The Battle of Copenhagen saw the British attack the Danish fleet in Copenhagen Roads on April 2, 1801. Led by Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, the British closed with the enemy fleet and forced its su… - Battle of Cape Matapan - World War II Battle of Cape Matapan…Updated: 2009-01-28 @ 10:51:28 EST
The Battle of Cape Matapan saw British naval forces inflict a severe defeat on the Italian Regia Marina. Fighting off Cape Matapan on March 27-29, 1941, Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham's ships sank … - Vo Nguyen Giap - Biography of Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap Biog…Updated: 2009-01-21 @ 11:18:46 EST
A prominent Vietnamese general and statesman, Vo Nguyen Giap led the Viet Minh during the First Indochina War against France and masterminded the capture of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. During the Vietn… - Battle of Dien Bien Phu - Vietnam War Battle of Dien Bien Phu…Updated: 2009-01-21 @ 11:00:39 EST
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu began March 13, 1954, and was the decisive engagement of the French war in Indochina. Building a base at Dien Bien Phu in the Vietnamese highlands, the French were soon…