Germans and Russians Work Together to Discover Fates of War Dead
An exclusive interview by Military History magazine sheds light on historic bilateral cooperation between Russia and Germany.
First Female Ace: Lydia Litvyak
Soviet Air Forces Sr. Lt. Lydia Vladimirovna Litvyak, known as the “White Lily of Stalingrad," was history’s first female fighter ace.
Hollywood and Washington Make Mayhem Out of the Manhattan Project
Einstein, Oppenheimer, and the wild first movie about the A-Bomb
What We Learned From…The Battle of Zappolino, 1325
The 1325 War of the Bucket traces its origins to 1075, when a power struggle between the papacy and the Holy Roman empire degenerated into warfare.
The Death of Tailgunner Joe
The gentleman from Wisconsin engendered at least as much discourse in death as in life
Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address Is a Speech for the Ages
In his remarkable address, the president argued that the Civil War was God's judgment on America for the evil of slavery and that every means, no matter how how horrific, must be used to root it out
Harlem Hellfighter Honored in Graphic Novel
Once-forgotten African American war hero Army Sgt. Henry Johnson is the latest soldier to be featured in a graphic novel series honoring Medal of Honor recipients.
‘Getting Home Alive’: Alpha 6 remembers Vietnam
During periods of inaction, Harvey and his men drilled for encounters with elusive Viet Cong guerillas who stalked the forests.
The Man Behind the Double V Campaign
Many may be aware of the Double V campaign, but few know of the 26-year-old who ignited the campaign.
Words on War: General Kroesen’s Thoughts on Vietnam
General Frederick Kroesen shared his reflections on the Vietnam War in his 2007 memoir, "General Thoughts: Seventy-Five Years with the Army."
Shaved Heads and Syphilis: A Brief History of Wigs
As Coronavirus-induced shutdowns swept the nation and exposed cracks in many parts of our society, they also exposed another pressing desire—haircuts.
The Language Misconception of the Antebellum Era
A compound Latin word creates a false impression of the complex prewar decades
Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address Is a Speech for the Ages
With malice toward none, with charity for all, the president set the nation to the task of reconciliation and freedom
