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Wander the American Desert Where Patton Trained His Tank Crews for North Africa
Wartime traces are few and far between, but still worth a visit.
Shut Out of the Civil War in the East, These Oregon Troopers Sought Out Action in Inhospitable Terrain
With no Gettysburg or Chickamauga on hand, Oregon Cavalry tried to ‘chastise’ the Paiute.
This Daring Vietnam Rescue Finally Results in Medal of Honor Award
On Sept. 5., Capt. Larry L. Taylor will become the most recent recipient of the nation’s highest valor award.
A 1760 Fight for This Small Riverine Garrison Proved the Key to Canada for the British
The reeling forces of New France defended the Richelieu River approach to Montreal against
a fleet of emboldened British adventurers.
Then and Now on a Western Ranch
Life on Wyoming’s Wagonhound, as captured in an award-winning recent book, has changed surprisingly little since the days of the Old West.
Emancipation Proclamation, One of America’s Most Important Documents, On Display
Now on permanent display at the National Archives.
Bridging the Gap to the Jet Era
Want propellers, jets, or a mixture of both? These Douglas aircraft provided all three.