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They Were Sent on a Suicide Mission at Cedar Creek. Their Victory Rallied the Union.
The fierce clash proved to be
a fitting coda for the resolute 8th Vermont.
This Polish Monoplane Wasn’t as Bad as You Might Think
What the PZL P.11 lacked in speed and armament it almost made up for with maneuverability.
New Graphic Novel Highlights Soldier Who Killed Six Nazis By Himself
A new graphic novel from the Association of the United States Army brings to life the story of a soldier who stood alone in the line of fire to protect other members of his unit.
That Time John McCain Sr. Almost Died in a Japanese Raid Because His Dentures Fell in the Toilet
"There were few wiser or more competent officers in the Navy than Slew McCain, but whenever his name came up, somebody had a ridiculous story to tell about him — and many of the stories were true."
How a Boer Hunter Tracked an Elusive German Cruiser
At the outset of World War I Royal Navy ships off East Africa spent months tracking the German light cruiser, but it took a big-game hunter to finally bring down the elusive warship.
This Widow Took Care of Business in New Mexico Territory
After her husband's untimely death, Yetta Kohn joined forces with her sons and daughter to run the family store, bank and ranch.
Blow Your Nose Into History: Wear the Same Handkerchiefs Sported by Civil War Soldiers
Colorful reproduction handkerchiefs let you put war stories in your pocket.
Vilified in Their Own Country, These Japanese-Americans Demonstrated True Patriotism
Author Bruce Henderson spoke to WWII magazine on his latest, "Bridge to the Sun."