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Why The War Hammer Was A Mighty Weapon
The hardy war hammer could fend off blows from swords and axes.
Meet the Norwegian Warrior Who Fought in Vietnam
U.S. Army Col. Henrik "Hank" Lunde has produced an outstanding memoir of his leadership and war experiences.
The Fighting for This Italian Town Was so Brutal They Called It the Stalingrad of the Adriatic
In an excerpt from his new book, acclaimed author James Holland describes the horrific struggle for Ortona.
The “Wilson Walkie”—a Cottage Industry Answer to Mattel
The Wilson Novelty Company's U.S. Army soldier toy provided kids a low-budget alternative during the Depression and World War II.
Build your own version of Flying Tiger ace R.T. Smith’s shark-mouthed Curtiss P-40
Probably no other aircraft from World War II are as easily recognized as the shark-mouthed Curtiss P-40s flown by the “Flying Tigers.”
The Scout Who Almost Was
Dick Parr was raised by Indians, bailed out Wild Bill and scouted for Custer—or did he?
The World’s Most Visitor-Friendly Battlefields
These hallowed grounds are musts for anyone looking to honor those who fought and learn from their wins and losses.
“Weary of So Much Suffering”: Letters from the Sheridan Field Hospital
Nurse Jane Boswell Moore wrote poignant letters about her interactions with the patients of this Winchester, Va., hospital.