War History

These medieval carvings bear scars left by Parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War.

An abandoned 14th-century castle and prison complex on a small island in the Neva River.

This small bridge serves as a symbol of South America's independence.

One of the Cemestos prefab homes built to secretly house thousands of Manhattan Project workers.

The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

A somber memorial at the site where hundreds of prisoners and civilians were executed in the aftermath of World War II.

Legend has it the mill owner's daughter, Mary Musgrove, helped a Patriot soldier hide behind these falls.

A memorial in the middle of a roundabout marks the spot where German forces formally surrendered, finally ending World War I in Africa.

A stone memorial marks the spot where the fighting of World War I finally ceased—three days after the armistice was signed in Europe.

The remains of the worst military aviation accident in Canada's history.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.

In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.

This large torch on the Hove coastline helped Sir Francis Drake defend England from the Spanish fleet.