The Battle of Mycale was a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history, marking the end of the second Persian invasion of Greece.

The Battle of Verdun, a massive German onslaught in northeastern France meant to gain a decisive final victory on the Western Front in World War I, began on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916. It is ...

When you think about more recent military history, it’s unsurprising that World War II is the centerpiece of most ...

Since the founding of our nation – itself forged in warfare against our British colonial masters – American armed forces have fought countless battles on home ground and around the world. In many of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Revolutionary War reenactors are going to march on Heritage State Park to mark the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fall River. The skirmish took place in 1778 between colonists and English troops.

Women warriors appear in myths across the world. Yet historical sources and archaeological finds show the female warrior is ...