Category: People
Deception and Profit — How an Enterprising British Officer Made a Fortune from War
“Warren enjoyed a fortune won through both bravery and trickery, though it can also be said it was secured by making the most out of a profitable opportunity.” By George Yagi Jr. WARS OFTEN PROVIDE…
America’s First Code-Breakers – How the U.S. Military Helped Win the WW1 Intelligence War
“Despite a few setbacks, America’s code and code-breaking efforts enjoyed some remarkable successes.” By John F. Dooley WHEN AMERICA ENTERED the First World War on April 6, 1917, the United States Army had virtually no…
Gallant Foes – Seven Astounding Tales of Chivalry in Wartime
“Even in wartime there can still be occasion for acts of chivalry and fair play.” THE BOOK Deeds of Naval Daring was first published in 1877 by British admiral Edward Giffard. Within its 300 or so…
Black Jack’s War – How John Pershing Fought to Keep America’s Army Independent in WW1
“For Black Jack, the crux of the issue was that Foch was trying to break up First Army before it even fired a shot.” EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION THE BATTLE OF Saint-Mihiel is considered by many to be…
Bishop Takes Knight – The Showdown On A 13th Century Battlefield That Changed History
A fighting bishop unhorses and captures a royal bastard in an obscure medieval battle and in one swift blow changes European history for centuries. By Paul Bannister WHEN THE CRUSADER clergyman Philip of Dreux went to war for…
“The Shanghai Baby” – The True Story Behind One of History’s Most Heartbreaking Photos
“It instantly struck a nerve in the United States. Until that moment, few Americans had paid much attention to the atrocities being committing by the Japanese army in its murderous march across China.” ON OCT….
