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MHQBullets and Balloons: Escape From the Siege of Paris 1870Published: August 03, 2011 at 12:03 pm
With Paris under siege in 1870, the adventurous scientist Gaston Tissandier boarded a leaky airship and dodged gunfire to escape
Karl Marlantes in Vietnam: What It Takes to Be a HeroPublished: August 03, 2011 at 11:48 am
A highly decorated Vietnam veteran—and author of the stunning war novel Matterhorn—relives a bold charge, and his moment of truth.
Francis Marion Foils the BritishPublished: August 03, 2011 at 11:28 am
The Swamp Fox is one of history's greatest guerrilla leaders. Just ask the Redcoats.
The Genius of El CidPublished: August 03, 2011 at 10:40 am
How the Spanish superhero broke out of Valencia, crushed a Muslim army, and inspired Christian crusaders.
Online Gallery: Battle for the WestPublished: May 10, 2011 at 4:11 pm
MHQ’s Summer 2011 issue features “Battle for the West,” a special package of stories about clashes between the U.S. Army and American Indians after the Civil War.
Portfolio: Battle for The WestPublished: May 09, 2011 at 11:20 am
Images from General William T. Sherman's war on the Southern Plains and the Modoc War.
Edward S. Curtis and the Soul of the WarriorPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:15 am
A crusading photographer captured the solemn pride of chiefs and braves after the Indian Wars.
Killing Machines at Meuse-Argonne, 1918Published: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
A young U.S. Army lieutenant gets a taste of the horror of mechanized warfare in September 1918, when American troops massed in a valley in northeastern France as part of the final major campaign of World War I, the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
George Caleb Bingham's "Order No. 11"Published: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
Missouri painter George Caleb Bingham's last work was conceived to avenge a brutal Civil War action, but it failed to achieve its purpose and derailed his career.
Bunker Hill: America's Greatest Battle?Published: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
Why the battle means so much to us when it mattered so little.
McClellan's War-Winning StrategyPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
The "young Napoleon" had a viable plan to beat the Confederacy. What went wrong?
Book Review: How Tanks Brought Patton and Ike TogetherPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
An excerpt from Jonathan W. Jordan's new book looks at Ike, Patton, and U.S. tank warfare.
Book Review: Davy Crockett's Mysterious Death at the AlamoPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
Davy Crockett at the Alamo—Did he surrender, or go down fighting? A new book by David Wallis tries to settle the controversy.
Book Review: The First ClashPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
Debra Hamel says Jim Lacey brings practical experience to his new book on the Battle of Marathon.
Fighting Words: Surefire ClichésPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
The etymology of cliches born of military terminology: "lock, stock, and barrel," "half-cocked," "hanging fire," and more.
Ancient Uprisings That Changed the WorldPublished: May 03, 2011 at 5:00 am
Barry Strauss picks six revolts that echo today's headlines from the Middle East and Africa.
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