Junction of War: A Trailside Visit to Jackson, Tenn.
North and South wrestled for control of this important crossroads
Book Reviews: Getting Around Gettysburg on Two Wheels
Battlefield guide is a must for any cyclist's daypack
Attempted Murder, Forgiven Soldier: Fragging in Vietnam
One Special Forces sergeant tried to ‘frag’ his superior officer—yet went on to a long career in the Army.
Surrender of the Rising Sun
T. L. Deglin, who was a public relations officer in the U.S. Army during World War II, saw the Japanese surrender at close range.
Triumphs and Ultimate Tragedy of the French Lindbergh
While establishing fast and reliable airmail routes to and across South America, trailblazing aviator Jean Mermoz became a national hero.
Fire in the Skies, Ceasefire on the Ground
On August 15, 1945, U.S. Navy aviators fought right to the limit
How Wartime Trauma Affected Confederate Veterans
Defeated Southern men's feelings of humiliation and uncertainty led to psychological illness and even to Klan backlash
Historian David Silkenat on How Civil War Soldiers Viewed Surrender
Belief that they were fighting a civilized war allowed most combatants to accept parole
Did Furious Forrest Really Threaten Bragg’s Life After Chickamauga ?
Closer look at historical sources sheds doubt on whether infamous Chattanooga confrontation ever occurred
