Hessian Troopers: Myth and Reality
Hessians earned a scary reputation in America - inspiring the "Headless Horseman" of Sleepy Hollow. But history shows these German soldiers were not so intimidating
The Mysterious Death of Mike Turpin, U.S. Army Broadcaster in Vietnam
The fate of a military broadcaster in Vietnam in 1972 still leaves doubts and questions
Kith and Kin: The Battle for the Heart of the Confederacy
Union and Confederate 1st Marylanders battled here with control of the Shenandoah Valley at stake
Retracing the Steps of the Unknown Soldier
Commemorating the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a delegation of 41 Americans—veterans, Tomb Guards and Gold Star Mothers—retraced through France over the past week
This Nazi-Era Nut Cake Survived an RAF Bombing Raid — and Is Perfectly Preserved Today
While the hazelnut-and-almond dessert is a touch charred and may still contain traces of phosphorus and other chemicals due to the bombing, this sweet treat is eerily preserved
Man in the Shadows: The Most Important Union Officer You Have Never Heard Of
John Rawlins may be the most important Union officer you have never heard of
Bladensburg Battlefield: Then and Now
A closer look at the battleground of Bladensburg, Md., where a British victory exposed the capital of the United States to invasion
Wired for Success: The U.S. Telegraph Corps
Anson Stager, a brilliant executive of the Western Union Telegraph Company, had a lot to do with the North’s victory in the Civil War
A Fight to Remember: The 4th Infantry Division at Dak To
The 4th Infantry Division, although often overlooked, made key contributions during the battle for Dak To
USC to Award Posthumous Degrees to Japanese American Students Whose Studies Were Cut Short During WWII
“At the time, the university refused to release transcripts for students who wanted to transfer, sabotaging their chances to complete their educations"
Pearl Harbor Survivor and WWII Veteran Wants Cards for His 100th Birthday
Jack Holder served in the Navy and flew over 100 missions during World War II, including in the Battle of Midway, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, English Channel, and Bay of Biscay
‘Geronimo & Sitting Bull’ Book Review
In this third volume of the Legendary West series author Bill Markley compares the iconic Chiricahua Apache and Lakota Sioux leaders
‘X Troop’ Book Review
Leah Garrett narrates the World War II exploits of No. 3 Troop (aka X Troop) of Britain's elite No. 10 Commando
Paul Morando: Telling the Soldier’s Story
Paul Morando, chief of exhibits, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the National Museum of the United States Army
General Charles Smith’s Two-Front War
General Charles Smith’s distinguished military career nearly unraveled in Paducah, Ky. — the “victim of a base conspiracy”
Can You Dig it? Archaeologists Take on Culp’s Hill
Archaeologists can’t swing a metal detector without getting a hit
