Vietnam
R&R on the Beaches of South Vietnam
Troops in Vietnam blow off some steam during their one-year tour of duty
The Most Powerful Engine Ever Created
The amazing Rocketdyne F-1 powered Apollo astronauts to the moon
Civil War Times
In the Civil War, Surrendering Was Often an Act of Honor
Major Robert Anderson became a Union hero for losing the fight for Fort Sumter
America's Civil War
Out to the Old Ball Game, Civil War Style
Tennesseans re-create the national pastime the way soldiers played it
Vietnam
French Strategy in 1940s Sets Course for The U.S. Later
Author William M. Waddell presents a thoroughly illuminating, refreshingly balanced interpretation of the French war for Indochina.
Asleep at the Gap
In 1862 Union general John Pope had a chance to cut the Confederate army in half. He blew it.
Military History
Finding the Past and Present at Waterloo
Waterloo Uncovered, a charity for military veterans, sends its members on excavations at the battle site of Waterloo, and come across some unexpected finds
American History
Online Exclusive: Morgan’s Tactical Magic Smashes British Charge at Cowpens
On terrain that favored his rifleman, rough-hewn American general routed overconfident British regulars
Military History
From the Jaws of Victory: Colonial Americans Versus the French
After prevailing against British troops on the shores of Lake George, French Brig. Gen. Ludwig August von Dieskau still managed to snatch defeat
American History
Want to Be President? Pretend You’re a Regular Sort
Then, as now, politicians pounced on rich rivals. Most candidates pretended to be self-made
