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From Unionist to Confederate Firebrand — How the Civil War Changed Mrs. Robert E. Lee
“Broken and heartsick, betrayed at every turn by the Union she had once cherished, Mary wrote to her daughter Agnes, ‘Our duty is plain, to resist until death.’” By Dorothy Love A great-granddaughter of Martha…
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…
Iron Cross – A Brief History of Germany’s Best-Known Military Medal
“To this day, the Iron Cross remains one of the most recognizable medals in military history.” THE BLOODBATH THAT was the First Ypres is remembered in Germany as Kindermord bei Ypern or simply the “Massacre of…
The Real-World Weaponry of Star Wars – Vintage Armaments Abound in Original Trilogy
“George Lucas created the original Star Wars on a meagre $11 million budget — modifying antique firearms was far cheaper than designing and building space-aged looking guns from scratch. THE WORLD IS in the grip of Star Wars…
The Black and Tan War — Nine Fascinating Facts About the Bloody Fight for Irish Independence
“… a spiraling war of attrition pitching the IRA and a supportive citizenry against the might of the British Empire, resulting in a treaty and the formation of the Irish Free State.” By David Lawlor…
Thirty Years of War — New Game Explores the Conflict that Made Modern Europe
“The landmark three-decade struggle that changed the face of Europe is now the subject of a PC release by indie developers at HQ.” THERE HAS BEEN no shortage of computer-based war games covering World War…
