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Illustrations Of Custer’s Last Stand Show U.S. History from a Different Perspective
“These hand-drawn colour sketches show both U.S. cavalry and mounted braves in action, as well as some chilling depictions of the aftermath of the battle.” CUSTER’S LEGENDARY ‘last stand’ at the Little Bighorn in Montana is…
Into the Jaws of Death – Britain’s Operation Chariot and the Raid on Saint-Nazaire
“Why did Britain even consider this sort of ‘death or glory’ raid when casualties were guaranteed to be heavy?” By Robert Lyman IN MARCH OF 1942 British Commandos and the Royal Navy launched one of…
When In Rome — Was American Exceptionalism Inspired By An Ancient ‘Superpower’?
“The Romans were pretty sure they were the good guys … It helped that they believed their civilization and their political system were better than those of the peoples they invaded.” By Dr. Shadi Bartsch…
The Great War Makes the News – Catching Up With The Press’ Recent WW1 Coverage
The media sure loves an anniversary story – and the approaching centennial of the outbreak of World War One is no exception. For weeks now, newspapers have been capitalizing on the public’s mounting interest in the…
Bombed Twice – The Man Who Lived Through Two Atomic Attacks
FEELING A LITTLE blue this morning? If so, you’re not alone. According to experts, the third Monday of January, known as “Blue Monday”, is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Psychologists believe that wintery…
Stickin’ It To ‘Em – The Last of the Great Bayonet Charges
“There have been handful of occasions during the Second World War and in the decades that followed in which leaders in various situations would call out the words: ‘Fix bayonets!’” IT WAS D-DAY plus five (June 11, 1944) when Robert…
