Confusion over crossings prevented the Army of the Potomac from achieving outright victory on September 17, 1862.
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The Last Salem ‘Witch’ Is Pardoned After 329 Years — Thanks to These Kids
Don’t underestimate eighth graders.
The Roman Empire Never Existed — at Least According to This TikToker
Sorry, Edward Gibbon.
At the Battle of Kursk, the Nazis Learned You Can’t Win a Tank Battle Without Air Power
Everything seemed to tilt in the Luftwaffe’s favor on July 5, 1943, the opening day of World War II’s Battle of Kursk.
Our Man in Havana: How Harry Scovel Became One of the World’s Best-Known War Correspondents
In 1896 Harry Scovel went to Cuba to report on the revolt against Spanish rule. Soon he was one of the world’s best-known war correspondents
Doug Hocking: Inside Apacheria
The author grew up on a reservation and writes books in which Jicarillas and Chiricahuas play central roles
‘Ambitious Honor’ Book Review
James Mueller captures the essence of Custer, a man who perpetually defies one-dimensional dismissals of his character
Diana Kouris: She Knows Brown’s Park
The author grew up in the Colorado mountain valley and has written a biography of local rancher ‘Queen Ann’ Bassett
Top Five Vietnam Books to Read this Winter
With the holidays approaching, we’ve pulled together 5 of our favorite books from fall and winter 2020 about the Vietnam War and those who served.
Frederick Schomberg: ‘Ablest Soldier of his Age’
A German mercenary fought staunch enemies and former allies alike during his six-decade European military career.