War History

These sculptures honor the knights who once called Carrickfergus Castle their stronghold.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.

The remnants of a WWI naval mine that once terrorized the country now decorates a street.

Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.

This monument commemorates the soldiers who fought for 16 hours straight to penetrate this concrete fort.

These abandoned Cold War-era bunkers are now a designated refuge for endangered bat species.

Inside this Jewish cemetery is a memorial to soldiers who deserted the German army and were executed.

This ancient castle has been abandoned since the Edwardian conquest of Wales.

This World War II airfield enjoys a second life as a public park.

A tangible and sobering reminder of an atrocity that took place during a secret war.

The United Arab Emirates's biggest and oldest fort pays homage to a lost era.

Deep in the forest next to Augsburg are abandoned bunkers and bullet traps from the region's military past.

These stones mark 200 years of friendship between Britain and France following the Napoleonic Wars.

This memorial commemorates a defining 16th-century battle between English and Scottish forces.

Also known as Napoleon's Canal, this waterway was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.

This museum explores the tumultuous history of Lviv under Nazi and Soviet occupation.