Discussions
Published: January 19, 2012 at 10:36 am
The March 2012 Aviation History asks readers to discuss the contributions to American history made by the Tuskegee Airmen.
Published: January 06, 2012 at 11:40 pm
To what extent has the personal charisma of a commander been sufficient in itself to hold the loyalty of his soldiers throughout history?…
Published: November 04, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Compare the strategic objective of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (to compel the United States to sue for peace) with that of the Sept. 11, 2001, al Qaeda terrorist attacks (to provoke a global religious war).…
Published: November 04, 2011 at 11:14 am
The January 2012 Aviation History Reader Poll asks readers to pick the most influential aircraft in aviation's history.
Published: September 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm
The November 2011 Aviation History Readers Poll asks readers to discuss what they thought of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year.
Published: September 08, 2011 at 2:26 pm
The United States was an upstart nation in 1801 when it waged war against the Barbary pirates. With the United States now the foremost world power, should it take the fight to today's Somali pirates?…
Published: July 11, 2011 at 1:01 pm
The September 2011 Aviation History Reader Poll asks readers to discuss whether or not the U.S. Air Force should permit the use of deadly plane crash footage in commercial releases.
Published: July 08, 2011 at 5:05 pm
How does George Marshall's record of achievement as a statesman compare with prominent predecessors with a military background, such as the Duke of Wellington, Alexander Hamilton or Alexander Haig?…
Published: June 03, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Most people agree that Lincoln County Sheriff Pat Garrett shot down Billy the Kid in Fort Sumner, New Mexico Territory, in July 1881, but did the sheriff give the Kid a square deal and/or just what he deserved? And has …
Published: May 11, 2011 at 4:47 pm
The July 2011 Aviation History Readers Poll asks readers to discuss the most important events in U.S. Navy aviation history.
Published: May 06, 2011 at 12:19 am
The Mongols never did master the water—notably in their attempts to invade Japan—but two of their land campaigns also ultimately failed. How does Japan's defense strategy compare with those of the Egyptian Mamluks and Vietnamese?…
Published: March 31, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Major Marcus Reno certainly didn't merit any medals for his performance at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, but does he deserve to be cast as the principal villain in the 7th Cavalry disaster? His subsequent court of inquiry did …
Published: March 09, 2011 at 12:19 pm
The May 2011 Aviation History Readers Poll asks readers to discuss the most bizarre aircraft ever to get airborne.
Published: March 04, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Captain John Callender disgraced himself at Bunker Hill and redeemed himself at Brooklyn Heights. Can you name other disgraced military figures who made notable comebacks on the battlefield?…
Published: February 03, 2011 at 6:16 pm
The "Yellow Rose of Texas" is one of the most legendary and elusive figures in Texas history. What's the most likely true story about the young woman who allegedly helped procure Texas independence by occupying Mexican General Santa Anna's leisure …
Published: January 14, 2011 at 10:43 am
The March 2011 Aviation History Readers Poll asks readers to discuss the best all-around fighter of World War II.
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