Despite two centuries of evolution, the structure of a modern military staff would be recognizable to Napoleon. At the same time, military organizations have struggled to incorporate new technologies ...

The history of watches is inextricably intertwined with military history. Some of the best and most beloved models today were once government-issued timepieces; many still are. Take for example the ...

The M1 Garand established semi-automatic rifles as the infantry standard and shaped modern assault doctrine. The StG 44 created the blueprint for modern assault rifles with its intermediate-caliber ...

Earlier this year, a chilling viral video out of Ukraine emerged depicting the stark reality of modern warfare. The footage showed a Ukrainian soldier engaging in brutal hand-to-hand combat with a ...

Members of the Swiss Armed Forces chaplaincy from evangelical backgrounds gathered in the nation’s capital Bern to evaluate their expanding role within the military. About 50 participants met for a ...

Cold War firearms shaped modern infantry tactics by pushing combat decision-making down to the squad level. The AK-47 and M16 standardized assault rifle doctrine worldwide by prioritizing reliability ...

On Oct. 7, 1777, British Brig. Gen. Simon Fraser rode a gray horse along the ridge at Bemis Heights, urging his men forward. The Americans had pressed hard against British lines at Saratoga, and ...

The continent of Europe has created some of the most capable military aircraft in history, indeed the first combat action by an aeroplane was in Italian service. In the First World War, all of the ...

Military leadership is often defined by action under pressure. Combat decisions are made with limited time, incomplete information, and real consequences. Yet many of the most effective commanders in ...