Brown Bess – The Story of History’s Most Famous Musket
“Soldiers knew its shortcomings, but considered it a sturdy and reliable friend. One veteran corporal said as much to his mess mate on the rainy eve of Waterloo. ‘You can pray to Jesus all you…
The Fenian Raids — How an Army of Irish-American Civil War Vets Took On the British Empire
“These former foes marched side-by-side to undertake one of the most fantastical missions in military history—to hold the Britain’s Canadian colonies hostage.” By Christopher Klein THIRTEEN MONTHS AFTER Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court…
The Capital of Ruins – Nine Facts About the Battle for Saint-Lô
“German generals would later say it was during the fight for places like Saint–Lô where they ‘lost the war.’” By Ted Neill WHAT SEEMS inevitable in hindsight often isn’t in the present moment. Such was…
Isoroku Yamamoto — 10 Fascinating Facts About Japan’s Most Famous Admiral
“Undeterred by death threats, Yamamoto continued to defy the regime. It was only his popularity with the navy and the admiration of the emperor that likely saved him.” IT WAS JUST before 3 a.m. on…
The Delivery Boys — Meet the Forgotten Fliers of America’s IX Troop Carrier Command
“It was the biggest dedicated troop carrier formation of its type to operate during the war, and even dwarfs many modern-day derivatives.” By Adam Berry MUCH HAS BEEN written about the airborne element of D-Day….
This Is My Fight Song – Seven National Anthems Inspired by Bloodshed, Battles and War
“America isn’t the only country with an official song that sprung from the pages of military history. Consider these.” FRANCIS SCOTT KEY wasn’t much of a songwriter. In fact, friends of the Baltimore-based barrister remembered…
