Missed Opportunities – Four Battles That Might Have Ended the U.S. Civil War Long Before 1865
“Debates about how the bloody four-year conflict might have ended have raged for years.” By Jim Stempel WHAT IF THE South had marched on Washington D.C. in 1861 after the First Battle of Bull Run?…
The Faces of WW2 – Meet the Extraordinary People in 11 of the War’s Most Famous Photographs
“The names and fates of those who appeared in some of World War Two’s iconic photos eventually made it into the history books. Here are some of their stories.” JOHN BODKIN, an Associated Press photo…
The Brown Bess – Eight Amazing Facts About the Musket that Made the British Empire
“The Brown Bess is recognizable as one of the world’s first modern firearms.” By Sam Bocetta THE BRITISH Brown Bess flintlock musket is quite simply one of the most important firearms ever made. It represented a…
Hitler’s Secret War Machines – Nine Nazi Weapons that Violated the Versailles Treaty
“Within weeks of taking office, the Nazi dictator kicked off a clandestine campaign aimed at turning Germany into a global military super power before the end of the decade.” ADOLF HITLER AND THE NAZIS RODE…
True North Strong – Meet 12 of Canada’s Most Celebrated War Heroes
“To write Canada off as a nation of pacifists would be a mistake; its citizens have often been quick to answer the call.” CANADA IS NOT a nation that was forged in war. Unlike the United…
The Night Sentinel – WW1 Soldier Recalls the Fear and Wonder of Sunrise on Western Front
“The night was a time for patrols hidden in the darkness. The danger was felt most at the petit poste, the most advanced guard against the enemy.” For nearly the entire First World War, the…
