Chares of Athens — Meet the Controversial Ancient Commander Who Led His City to Both Victory and Defeat
“He brought Athens both glory and defeat through decades of military service.” By Joseph Stiles LARGELY A forgotten figure today, the ancient Greek statesman and general Chares played a critical role in the military fortunes…
‘World of Warships’ Does D-Day — Relive the Normandy Invasion Through New ‘Operation Neptune’ Historic Game-Mode (SPONSORED)
“Players command the vanguard of the Allied armada steaming for Utah Beach.” THE MAKERS of the online game World of Warships are marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with THREE new operations related to the…
‘The Aluminum Trail’ — Inside the Treacherous Allied Air Route Into China
“Today an estimated 594 transport planes lie strewn on mountainsides and in jungles across the old Hump route.” By Caroline Alexander IN NOVEMBER 1940, William Langhorne Bond embarked as a passenger on an historic flight….
“Happy New Year, Jerry!” — How a Clandestine Normandy Recon Mission Ended With a Laugh
“We both had our pistols in our hands. I really thought I was going to have to shoot him.” By Chuck Lyons ON NEW YEAR’S Eve 1943, a full five months before D-Day, two British…
Marshal Ney and PTSD — Did the Mental Health Affliction Shatter Napoleon’s ‘Bravest’ Marshal?
“Ney is considered a great hero of France, but he should also be seen as the victim of a condition that is still imperfectly understood.” By John Danielski “DAMN YOU, general! Where is your honor?”…
Shapur I — Meet the Third Century Persian King Who Crushed Three Roman Emperors
“The humiliation Shapur had inflicted on Rome must have conjured memories of Hannibal, and later emperors would seek to restore Roman dignity.” By Byron Waldron IN THE third century AD, monumental sculptures were erected across…
