The Death of an Army — How One of America’s Worst Generals Produced the Deadliest Peacetime Military Disaster in U.S. History
“Despite these horrendous losses, Wilkinson was never held accountable for his incompetence and corruption.” By Howard W. Cox SOLDIERS enlist in the army with the full realization that they one day may have to face…
Deep Dive — Six Historic Submarines on Exhibit in the United States
“Come aboard, and let’s get underway as we explore some historic submarines on exhibit in American museums.” By Chelsey Grassfield AMERICA’S submarines have come a long way from the CSS H. L. Hunley, hand cranked…
The U.S. Sharpshooters – Meet One of the Civil War’s Deadliest Fighting Units
“The U.S. Sharpshooters were essentially a 20th century battle unit, fighting a 19th century war.” By Jim Stempel JULY 2, 1863, 4 p.m.: The great Confederate turning movement at Gettysburg, which was meant to roll-up…
The Battle of Leyte Gulf — Inside the Myths Surrounding History’s Largest Naval Showdown
“Almost 80 years after the event, the myths created around the battle continue to gain strength. Providing cover for the enduring mythology are the two key decisions of the battle.” By Mark Stille THE BATTLE…
Of Blood and Treasure — How British Money, Manufacturing and Military Might Forged the Coalition that Defeated Napoleon
“Britain’s power to underwrite those coalitions came from a related series of revolutions—agrarian, mercantile, financial, technological, manufacturing, cultural, and political—that developed over the proceeding century.” By William Nester POWER IS the ability to get what…
The 1943 Ploiești Refinery Raid — Inside One of the Worst Debacles of the Allied Air War
“As a strategic bombing mission alone, this raid ranks up there as one of the worst defeats suffered by the Allies in the air war.” By Luke Truxal EIGHTY YEARS after the August 1, 1943,…
