Why did both Napoleon in 1812 and Hitler in 1941 launch doomed invasions of Russia? A clear comparison of their origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy.
Military History
Voroshilov vs Stalin: Why One Soviet General Survived
In 1940, Marshal Kliment Voroshilov smashed a plate and shouted at Stalin over the purges. Why did this Soviet general survive when so many died?
How Marines Fooled an AI Guard Tower
In a DARPA test, U.S. Marines defeated an AI-powered camera using somersaults, cardboard boxes, and a fake bush. Here’s what really happened and why it matters.
5 Things Charles XII’s Bloody Coat Tells Us
King Charles XII of Sweden died in 1718 wearing the uniform you see in museums today. Here are 5 things his bloodstained coat reveals about war, power, and myth.
Toilet Paper in WWII: What Soldiers Really Used
Did WWII soldiers carry toilet paper, or just suffer? How different armies handled hygiene, what they used in the field, and why it mattered more than you think.
Edward Teller’s SUNDIAL: 5 Facts About the 10‑Gigaton Bomb
In 1954, Edward Teller proposed SUNDIAL, a 10‑gigaton H‑bomb concept 200 times stronger than Tsar Bomba. Here are 5 key facts and why it was never built.
What If Europe Had Copied Steppe Horse Archers?
What if medieval Europe had adopted steppe-style mounted horse archers? Three grounded scenarios explore how warfare, states, and empires might have changed.
The Deep Underground Command Center: America’s Canceled Super Bunker
In the early 1960s the US planned a 3–4,000 ft deep presidential bunker called the Deep Underground Command Center. Here’s what it was, why LBJ killed it, and why it matters.
Did Medieval Armies Have Special Forces?
Medieval armies lacked modern commandos, but they did use scouts, raiders, sappers, and elite assault troops for risky, specialized missions. Here’s how they worked.
Would Medieval Warhorses Really Trample People?
Did medieval cavalry horses actually run people down, or did they shy away? An explainer on horse instincts, training, and what cavalry charges really did.