Freikorps — How Germany’s Post-WWI Paramilitaries Paved the Way for the Nazis
“A de facto army operating independently from government control, they played a decisive role in post-war Germany.” THE Freikorps or “free corps,” were paramilitary groups that arose in Germany in the turbulent years immediately following…
The Battle of Tippecanoe — Inside the 1811 Clash That Changed the American Frontier
“The battle marked a turning point in the struggle for Native American autonomy.” THE Battle of Tippecanoe, fought on November 7, 1811, was more than just a frontier skirmish between American forces and Native American…
The Trent Affair — How an 1861 Diplomatic Crisis Nearly Brought Britain Into the U.S. Civil War
“As tensions escalated, the Union risked a two-front war: one against the Confederacy and another with Britain, the world’s preeminent naval power.” THE Trent Affair of 1861 was a brief but intense diplomatic conflict between…
Sampan Travel’s ‘Forgotten War Tour’ — Visit WW2’s China-Burma-India Theatre with Historian Dr. Robert Lyman
“Unlike traditional battlefield tours, Sampan’s Forgotten War Tour is no hop-on hop-off coach trip. In addition to Dr. Lyman, this tour is led by expert, specialist guides in each location. Travelers will enjoy hotels full of character…
The Birth of Electronic Warfare — How a Primitive Radio Trick Helped Germany Destroy a Royal Navy Squadron in 1914
“The sea battle that would showcase one of the earliest uses of electronic deception in naval combat.” By Robert Schreiner ON THE afternoon of November 1, 1914, a Royal Navy squadron commanded by Rear Admiral…
Julius Caesar vs. the Pirates — Inside the Future Roman Ruler’s Strange Coming-of-Age Adventure
In a bizarre encounter with murderous pirates, a young Caesar showcased the cunning and ambition that would make him the most powerful man in Rome. By Alex Zakrzewski DURING the 1st century BCE, the still-growing…
