On Feb. 2, 1943, the last remnants of Germany’s 6th Army surrendered in the frozen ruins of Stalingrad. The fighting had lasted more than 200 days and cost an estimated 2 million casualties. It marked ...

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

Throughout history, warfare has shaped nations, altered borders, and left behind staggering human loss. While countless battles have been fought, some stand out for the sheer scale of death and ...

The history of warfare stretches back thousands of years, with early battles shaping civilizations, borders, and cultures. While humans likely engaged in conflicts long before written records, ...

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

The American Revolution was a conflict between Great Britain and its 13 North American colonies, which declared independence as the United States of America. The seeds of the war were the growing ...

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

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

One hundred and sixty years ago this week, one of the most overrated Civil War generals, Robert E. Lee, was defeated by one of the most underrated generals, George C. Meade. If you feel the need to ...