The Battle of Tours (732 AD) was a pivotal military clash led by Charles Martel to halt Umayyad expansion, securing Frankish dominance in Europe.
The Willys Jeep exceeded expectations in World War II and conquered all terrains from muddy European to the sands of the Pacific beaches.
Medieval empires were capable of fielding armies of over a million men that rampaged continents and built empires.
When American forces managed to retake Corregidor Island from the Japanese, it proved to be sweet revenge for the Allies after having lost the island in 1942.
With their loud wailing and their deadly precision, few planes inspired fear like the Stuka dive bomber, as it wrought havoc over the continent of Europe.
These six successful insurgencies from military history have captivated audiences as underdogs defeated much more powerful forces.
One of the most important conflicts before WWI ended with a US-mediated peace treaty, projecting American power in Asia.
The deadliest battle on English soil and the clashes of medieval warfare that created kings, ended dynasties, and forged a nation.
