Category: People
Killing Napoleon – How a Failed Plot to Assassinate Bonaparte Changed the Course of History
“Napoleon’s coach turned the corner just as the bomb went off. The enormous blast shook houses on the street and threw clouds of dust, smoke and debris into the air.” By Jonathan North NAPOLEON BONAPARTE…
Holy Warriors – Meet Three Legendary Soldiers Who Became Saints
“Throughout history there have been moments where the lines between good and evil are clearly visible.” By George Yagi Jr. IT’S BEEN SAID that there are no atheists in foxholes. There may be something to…
No One-Night Stand – Eugene Clark’s Improbable Mission at Inchon
“Although an unlikely choice for such a mission, Clark did have unique qualifications.” By Walter S. Topp THEY NEEDED a team of Navy SEALs; they got a 39-year-old lieutenant and two Korean intelligence officers. It…
Dresden Revisited — Were the Infamous 1945 Allied Bombing Raids a ‘War Crime’?
“The bombing attacks on Essen, Cologne, Mannheim, Lubeck, Hamburg, Pforzheim: should they all be classified as war crimes as well? Or were they legitimate targets? If so, why then was Dresden exceptional?” By Sinclair McKay…
Meet Molly Tynes — The Confederacy’s Answer to Paul Revere
“Molly Tynes is recognized in many corners as the ‘Paul Revere of the Confederacy.’ In fact, she did Paul Revere one better: she completed her mission.” By Frank Emerson THROUGHOUT HISTORY, the accepted view of…
Before Mulan – Meet Lady Fu Hao, Ancient China’s Original Warrior Heroine
“She would take part in numerous campaigns, and even enjoyed the distinction of commanding the largest army in ancient Chinese history.” Mulan is back. The live action remake of Disney’s popular 1998 animated feature, which…
