The Bremen Six – How a Gang of New York Troublemakers Struck America’s First Blow Against Hitler
“The global struggle against Nazi Germany began on the deck of a German luxury liner docked at Pier 86 on the Hudson River waterfront.” By Peter Duffy LATE IN THE evening of July 26, 1935,…
Smack Down – How the ‘Patton Slapping Incident’ Nearly Cost America One of its Greatest Generals
“Firm and drastic measures are at times necessary… but this does not excuse brutality, abuse of the sick, nor exhibition of uncontrollable temper in front of subordinates.” — Gen….
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…
