Two battles were fought at Megiddo in the Middle East, first by Pharaoh Thutmose III in 1457 B.C. against local rebellious Canaanite chiefs, and later in 1918 during the First World War, when General Edmund Allenby employed the same tactics used by the Pharaoh, this time to defeat German and Turkish forces.

The Little Ships of Dunkirk refers to a fleet of over 800 civilian vessels that evacuated British and Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France, during World War II in May and June 1940. This heroic operation, known as the Dunkirk evacuation or Operation Dynamo, saved thousands from imminent capture by German forces.

The Battle of Attu, fought from May 11 to June 15, 1943, was part of World War II’s Aleutian Islands Campaign. American forces aimed to reclaim Attu Island from Japanese occupation. The brutal battle involved harsh weather and rugged terrain, ultimately resulting in a hard-fought Allied victory, but at significant cost.

Heavy bombers like the B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress played crucial roles in World War II, delivering strategic bombing missions against enemy targets. The B-17, renowned for its durability and defensive armament, complemented the B-24, known for its long range and payload capacity. Together, they significantly contributed to the Allied victory by crippling industrial and military infrastructure.

The Scharnhorst, the last battleship of the Third Reich, was launched in 1936 and saw significant action during World War II. It was primarily involved in operations against Allied convoys. The ship was ultimately sunk in 1943 during the Battle of the North Cape by British forces.

Desert Storm, also known as the Gulf War, was a major conflict that occurred after Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. A coalition led by the United States launched extensive military operations in 1991 to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait, successfully liberating the country and restoring its sovereignty.

During World War II, the Arctic Convoys were critical supply missions from the Allies to the Soviet Union, traversing perilous waters to deliver essential goods. These convoys faced extreme weather and attacks from German forces, playing a crucial role in supporting the Soviet war effort.