The thundering of cannons could be heard 150 kilometers away.The chief of the German General Staff, Erich von Falkenhayn, had given the order to attack the French. He wanted to end the trench warfare ...

Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine shows how the continent has not yet solved the problem of what order comes after imperial collapse ...

In June 1940, as France collapsed and Britain faced the prospect of resisting the Nazis alone, Winston Churchill searched for a French leader willing to keep fighting ...

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

Explore the history of WWI and WWII from the spark of the Archduke's assassination to the global shift of the Cold War. Discover the major alliances, key battles and how these conflicts led to the ...

The Grand Mosque of Paris marks its 100th anniversary this year, reviving debate over its political role and its place in ...

Iran launched missiles and drones at multiple countries across the region, including Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and others, while Israel and USA continue to ...

Military life in the 20th century isn't quite what you'd expect. Learn about how the 20th century changed the way wars were ...

Each day holds an opportunity for exploration, or an exciting event waiting to happen. Every day in history has something ...

On Nov. 6, 1918, William Vail engaged nine German fighters alone and saved the life of a fellow aviator. He shot down one ...

On July 10, 1916, my great-uncle, a young French army lieutenant only 24 years old, was killed in battle as he defended the fortress at Verdun against the German onslaught, under the command of his ...

National Guard senior leaders joined French army leaders in a ceremony Tuesday marking the longstanding alliance between the U.S. and ...