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In Part 2 of Wars of the Bible, we follow Joshua as he faces a northern coalition of Canaanite kings led by Jabin of Hazor. From the Waters of Merom to the destruction of Hazor, discover how Israel secured Northern Canaan. Archaeology and biblical text reveal fortified cities, regional alliances, and sudden conquest, showing God’s hand in fulfilling His promise to bring His people into the Promised Land.

After the fall of Wake Island on 23 December 1941, hundreds of American Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians became prisoners of the Japanese. Shipped aboard the Nitta Maru and other “hell ships,” they endured brutal treatment, forced labor, and execution. This article traces their harrowing journey from Wake to China and Japan—and the tragic massacre of the Wake Island 98.

Following the defeat of the Amorite alliance, Joshua turns south as Israel begins the broader conquest of Canaan. In Joshua 10:29–43, key cities fall as the Lord fights for His people, fulfilling promises made generations earlier. This post explores the geography, archaeology, and historical debates surrounding the southern campaign while examining why the conquest mattered theologically—and what it reveals about God’s justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

The Battle of Waterloo ended Napoleon’s empire and reshaped Europe—but history hinged on moments of chance. What if Napoleon had seized the vital crossroads early on June 18, 1815? This what-if exploration examines how control of key roads could have disrupted Wellington’s defenses, delayed Prussian reinforcements, and altered the outcome of the battle. A single tactical decision might have rewritten the political and military history of Europe.

In October 1942, the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands erupted as U.S. and Japanese carriers fought for control of the seas near Guadalcanal. USS Hornet faced devastating air attacks, ultimately sinking, while Enterprise survived. Though a tactical loss for the U.S., Japan suffered irreplaceable aircrew losses. Hornet lay undiscovered for 77 years until 2019, now resting as a solemn war grave and symbol of American bravery under fire.

After the death of Franz Joseph I in 1916, Charles I inherited a fragile Dual Monarchy strained by nationalism and war. This blog explores how Charles I diverged from his great-uncle’s policies, examining the limits of the 1867 Austro-Hungarian Compromise and his bold vision for a federated Austrian state. Through the People’s Manifesto and alternate historical mapping, it asks whether a federal Cisleithania could have saved the empire—or merely delayed its collapse.

After the hard-fought victory at Ai, Israel faces a new challenge: the Gibeonites’ treaty draws the ire of five Amorite kings. Joshua must confront a formidable coalition, but God intervenes with a miraculous display of power—the sun standing still—and Israel triumphs. Discover the history, archaeology, and biblical insights behind this dramatic battle and its lessons on faith, obedience, and courage.

Explore the Battle of Gettysburg through counterfactual history—what if Lee had better intelligence, maneuvered more cautiously, or Longstreet had commanded? Analyze key decisions, Stuart’s cavalry absence, Pickett’s Charge, and the Union’s defensive advantages to see how alternative strategies might have changed the outcome of the Confederacy’s high-water mark.

What if one submarine—and one split-second decision—had changed the Battle of Midway? This alternate history explores how USS Nautilus and Wade McClusky’s fateful choice shaped the battle, and what might have followed if events unfolded differently. From burning carriers to a shaken U.S. command, the piece examines how close Midway came to a very different outcome—and why the Pacific War’s end was never truly in doubt.

After the stunning defeat at Ai, Israel stands at a crossroads. In Joshua 8, God gives His people a second chance—along with a new battle plan that demands obedience, patience, and trust. As Joshua follows the Lord’s instructions precisely, Israel turns failure into victory and renews its covenant with God.

Alfred von Schlieffen is one of the most cited names in World War I history, yet the man behind the plan is often overlooked. This extended edition goes beyond strategy to examine Schlieffen’s origins, faith, education, and rise through the Prussian military. From his noble Pomeranian roots and Pietist upbringing to his experiences in Germany’s wars of unification, this article explores how Schlieffen became the architect of a plan that would shape—and haunt—modern warfare.

After the miraculous fall of Jericho, Israel faces its first defeat in the Promised Land. What should have been an easy victory at Ai turns into disaster, revealing hidden sin, shattered morale, and hard lessons about obedience. This installment of Wars of the Bible explores Joshua 7, the geography of Ai, archaeological debates, and why faithfulness—not force—determined the outcome.

An expanded analysis of how Germany might have fielded a stronger High Seas Fleet before World War I. This extended edition revisits the naval arms race with Britain, examining economic capacity, fleet laws, naval doctrine, and geopolitics. It corrects earlier assumptions, explores the limits of battleship construction, and argues that only an earlier embrace of submarines—or major timeline shifts—could plausibly alter the balance at sea.

What if Antwerp had fallen during the Battle of the Bulge? Explore a detailed counterfactual scenario examining Germany’s last-ditch offensive in December 1944, the operational and logistical realities, and the limits of strategic overreach. Discover how fuel shortages, Allied strength, and the Meuse River shaped the campaign—and why even a temporary capture of Antwerp could not have changed the outcome of World War II.

Standing at the edge of the Promised Land, Israel faces its most iconic test yet: Jericho. This post explores the biblical account of the city’s fall alongside archaeological evidence from Tell es-Sultan, tracing Jericho’s ancient importance, disputed destruction layers, and what modern scholarship reveals. Beyond history, it wrestles with God’s judgment, obedience, patience, and redemption—setting the stage for Israel’s next failure at Ai.

Iron Bottom Sound, the deadly waters off Guadalcanal, witnessed fierce naval battles in 1942, leaving dozens of ships sunk. Recent expeditions using sonar and deep-sea vehicles have located 13 of these wrecks, from U.S., Australian, and Japanese ships. This blog details the expedition, the vessels’ histories, and the heroic crews who served aboard them, preserving the legacy of the Guadalcanal campaign and the sacrifices made beneath the waves.

Beneath the calm waters of Southeast Asia, WWII shipwrecks—resting places for thousands of sailors—are being looted for low-background steel. Illicit salvagers have stripped vessels like HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. This ongoing crisis erases history, desecrates war graves, and fuels a secretive industry, highlighting the urgent need for international protection.

Israel’s next challenge after defeating Og isn’t a giant, but a spiritual threat. God commands Moses to take vengeance on Midian—a harsh, unsettling episode that forces us to wrestle with judgment, justice, and the dangers that nearly destroyed Israel from within. This post explores the five kings of Midian, the archaeology behind them, and the spiritual stakes still relevant today.

Force Z’s failed sortie in December 1941 is often remembered as a one-sided airpower tragedy. But the British fleet was poised to strike Japan’s Malaya invasion force—an action that could have disrupted early Japanese operations. This analysis reviews the real events, examines the logistical weaknesses at play, and explores how a successful interception might have altered Japan’s opening campaign.

Dawn breaks over Tarawa in November 1943, unleashing one of the Pacific War’s most brutal battles. Amid stalled landings, lethal reefs, and relentless Japanese fire, a single shell kills the atoll’s commander—preventing the night attack Marines feared most. But what if that shell had missed? This analysis explores an alternate timeline in which Betio’s fragile beachhead faces a coordinated banzai assault.