‘Nam Lit — Five Landmark Books About America’s War in Southeast Asia
“The Vietnam War produced a remarkable record of thousands of works of fiction and nonfiction, significantly more books than about any other American conflict in history.” By Mark H. Massé WARRIOR VOICES have resonated through…
A Traitor at Arlington — How Did a Civil War Turncoat End Up in America’s Most Hallowed Cemetery?
“Ormsby had deserted his post… while on picket duty… – taking with him two horses and six pistols – to join up with Colonel John Mosby’s Confederate Rangers.” By James Carson TROOPS OF THE Independent Cavalry…
Sabres and Smoke – New Game Lets Players Refight the War of 1812
“Strategy games like Sabres and Smoke: The War of 1812 put players in the shoes of the generals who fought these battles.” THE WAR OF 1812 remains one of history’s forgotten conflicts. Few today remember the curious…
Lucky Bastard! – Seven Times Adolf Hitler Cheated Death
“Hitler had the Devil’s own luck, but his luck ran out in the end – it’s just a pity it took so long.” By David Lawlor NAPOLEON ONCE SAID that he liked his generals to…
The Maginot Line – 11 Fascinating Facts About France’s Ill-Fated Fortifications
“The Maginot Line has come to symbolize everything wrong with the Allied strategy in the years leading up to the Second World War… But was it really the disaster many have suggested?” WORLD WAR ONE…
‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Meets ‘Master & Commander’ – A Conversation with the Author of ‘Fort Enterprize’
“I’m drawn to obscure but important historical events, which is why I became interested in Eaton’s ‘enterprise.’” THE YEAR IS 1803. The American frigate USS Philadelphia runs aground on a reef while chasing pirates off…
