These four legions were a vital part of the empire. Introduction The legions of Spain, Roman Africa, and Egypt did not...
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Despite Rome’s best efforts, the territory remained unstable and would remain a place of conflict for years...
The use of narcotics gradually emerged as a serious social problem in the 20th century. By Dr....
U.S. leadership has stumbled from one military debacle to another, a trajectory mirroring the sad finales of...
Meanwhile, extremist groups, like the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, continue to expand. By Tom Bowman...
The five-year program opened the minds of their male peers to the women’s abilities. By Nathaniel PatchArchives...
Major tactical changes came during the final days of the Late Republic. Introduction From the days of...
The modern National Guard evolved from Colonial-era militias. Introduction The Pentagon has approved leaving 5,000 troops deployed...
Newly-appointed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has promised to address the escalating sexual assault concerns within the US military. The...
You might know the term “concussion” in some capacity. Even if you don’t know too much about...
It was in fact during the Napoleonic wars at the beginning of the 19th century that the...
Foederati were the tribes that were bound by a treaty to defend Rome but were neither Roman...
The purpose for and use of the military shifted between the Republican and Imperial periods. Introduction The military...
The attack came with no warning, as aircraft emblazoned with red disks bore down on the moored...
When Germany and Italy declared war on the United States days later, America found itself in a...
At its peak, Krak des Chevaliers housed a garrison of around 2,000, allowing the Hospitallers to exact...
Weakened by long wars with Sassanid Persia, the Byzantine Empire’s development of Greek Fire came at a...
The Militia of Great Britain were the principal military reserve forces of the Kingdom of Great Britain....
In order to understand the Marian army, one must consider the military structure of pre-Marian times. By...
Because legions were not permanent units until the Marian reforms, hundreds were named and numbered throughout Roman...
The practice of amalgam gilding goes back many centuries. It was used by the Romans to apply...
What is probably the first man-made armor for any animal appeared as early as 2600–2500 BCE. Introduction...
Some misconceptions are due to lack of education and experience, and some are utter nonsense and historically...
The relative inexpensiveness of the infantryman, combined with a shortage of manpower, provided incentives for expanding their...
The young republic might have ceased to exist and may have become a mere footnote in the...
The American Revolution established the general outlines of the future Ordnance Department. By Karl RubisOrdnance Branch HistorianUnited...
The early colonists of America considered the militia an important social institution, necessary to provide defense and...
He is known for his participation in the Olympic Games and his attempt to expand his kingdom...
The ancient Indian naval ships protected trade and carried troops to war zones. Introduction The navy in...
Recruits in the first African-American Marine Corps trained at Montford Point, eventually ending the military’s longstanding policy...