The German StuG III assault gun, which had proven highly effective during the 1940 invasion of France, inspired Italian artillery Colonel Sergio Berlese to propose a similar vehicle.

PARIS — A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than US$10 million in Paris, an auction house said.

After the Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation two years ago, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination ...

In 1813, following his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon faced a desperate battle to save his empire. His enemies were gaining in strength, as Prussia and Sweden joined the Sixth Coalition ...

"Some record keepers made mistakes, but I never did," said veteran Zhang Zhenxin, an artillery recorder who joined the army as a teenager and took great pride in his work. Recalling the moment of ...

Artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for €8.7 million in Paris, according to Sotheby's.

Army research will assess the “doses” of shock waves that certain weapons create and their long-term impacts on soldiers' health.

Before the era of the Romans in southern Italy, the Messapii people crossed the Adriatic Sea and called the Italian peninsula ...

Charles was met with a 21-gun salute as he arrived at the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in his first visit since assuming the title of Captain General.

‘Màkari’ Is a Sun-Dappled Italian Mystery Set in Sicily, this sumptuous series, based on books by Gaetano Savatteri, is like a leisurely day at the beach, but with murders. Share full article ...