In October 1812, Napoleon's invasion of Russia reached a critical turning point. Despite a recent victory at the Battle of Maloyaroslavets, his exhausted army was now in full retreat. Out of Napoleon's initial force of more than half a million soldiers, only 10,000 survived to leave Russia. Historians have long puzzled over this devastating military failure, but in recent years, a new theory has emerged that might help explain the disaster, at least a bit. Let’s explore this theory more and hear what experts have to say about the events. This theory suggests that one of Napoleon's troubles stemmed from the buttons on his soldiers' uniforms. At the time, French uniforms often featured tin buttons, but it was not yet known that tin exists in various allotropes, some of which cannot withstand very low temperatures. An allotrope is simply a different structural form of an element in the same state. For instance, diamonds, coal, and graphite are all allotropes of carbon; each consists of carbon atoms arranged in distinct ways, resulting in materials with unique properties.

Created to replace the G36, the HK433 is modular, compact, and powerful - is this German-engineered weapon the future of assault rifles?

History has its fair share of snipers, but only four stand out as being the greatest ever. Learn more about their actions on the battlefield.

Confederate Brig. Gen. Martin Green believed he was invincible. Ironically, a Union sharpshooter was able to take him out at Vicksburg.

'Kelly's Heroes' is one of the most famous war movies ever released. The following are some little-known facts about the popular film.

Against all odds, the troops stationed at COP Keating in Kamdesh, Afghanistan defeated over 300 Taliban fighters - but at a tremendous cost.

HMS Poseidon (P99) sank after colliding with a merchant vessel in 1931. Decades later, China secretly salvaged the submarine.

The Sprint missile was at the heart of the Nike-X program during the 1960s and '70s, serving as a speedy anti-ballistic weapon.

In 1966, Royal Air Force engineer Walter Holden went for the ride of his life when he mistakenly took off in an English Electric Lightning.

Germany's 7th Panzer Division was vital to the country's swift invasion of France. This resulted in them being dubbed the 'Ghost Division.'

Over a century after the US Navy bombarded the Alaskan village of Angoon, the service has issued a long-awaited formal apology.

In what can be described as an expensive experiment, Project Iceworm saw the US try to deploy missiles from beneath the ice in Greenland.

Dr. Karol Nawrocki, president of Poland's Institute of National Remembrance, discusses Polish efforts during World War II.

The American Civil War brought about the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and was one of the first indicators of what modern advances in armaments could do to warfare. However, it also allowed medical techniques to develop, saw widespread use of technology to help win battles, and interestingly, spawned the modern candy industry. The nature of the Civil War meant the US was essentially divided in two; the North and the South. The North contained much of the nation's industry and was supported by the Union Army. Meanwhile, the South possessed the agricultural heartland and was supported by the Confederate Army. The Confederate Army infamously suffered from poor logistics, meaning it was hard to feed the troops. Although they were able to make food, transporting it became increasingly difficult as equipment was destroyed. The lack of large-scale industrial facilities made replacing equipment increasingly hard. On the other hand, the Union Army was well fed and supplied, which came down mostly to the extremely effective work of the Subsistence Department. In fact, they were so well supplied that the troops were even able to enjoy sweet candy after a long day in battle.

Charles Bronson was a beloved Hollywood actor known for his leading roles. Prior to his acting career, he served as an aerial gunner.

Brian Dennehy often claimed he served in Vietnam. The truth is, he didn't, making his case one of the more public instances of stolen valor.

In July 1986, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed in California's Sequoia National Forest - two years before it was announced to the public.

During the Second World War, a unique group of creatives came together to form the Ghost Army, a unit that used deception against the enemy.

Unsung heroes of the Vietnam War, incredible American war dogs were left behind by the US government when the conflict ended.

Throughout history, wars have been waged for countless reasons, bringing together individuals from all walks of life to fight for different causes. Some fighters stood out with exceptional skill, instilling fear in their foes and gaining strategic advantages. Here’s a look at the most formidable warriors, combatants, and tribes across the ages. At first, the Comanche had a complex interaction with European settlers. While some Native American tribes were open to trading with the new arrivals, others took a more aggressive approach, raiding to capture supplies and goods. The Comanche, on the other hand, were primarily focused on expanding their territory rather than engaging with the settlers. Famed for their remarkable equestrian skills, the Comanche were nearly unbeatable in combat, coming out victorious against the Spanish, American and Mexican forces in their pursuit of territorial gain. Eventually, the Americans intensified the conflict into a full-scale war. In 1875, American Civil War hero William Tecumseh Sherman led a large-scale military campaign into the area, ultimately eliminating the Comanche threat. Genghis Khan is remembered as one of the fiercest warriors in history - and there's a good reason for that.