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An Ohio English Teacher Went to Fight in the Civil War. And Got His First True Taste of Battle
An Ohio teacher got his first true taste of battle as Vicksburg fell in the summer of 1863. Two arduous but fulfilling years in uniform followed.
‘1984’: A History of George Orwell’s Dystopian Masterpiece
Belarus has reportedly banned the sale of the book “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” effective May 19. […]
The Magnificent 6 Western Movies, According to Wild West
We love ’em all, but if trapped in a mine, these are the ones to watch
He’s Spent Decades Wandering Antietam — Here’s What He’s Found
A “Babe Ruth of Storytellers” holds history in his head… and his pockets.
The T-90 Tank: Russia’s First Main Battle Tank
The T-90 was supposed to be the pride of post-Soviet armored units. So far, it's been a disappointment.
Canada’s Ram II Medium Tank: After Suffering D-Day Losses This ‘Battering Ram’ Saved the Day
The British Lost Half Their Tanks at Dunkirk. This Tank Replaced Them.
30 Knights Paused a War — to Fight a Battle Royale Death Match
In 1351 opposing hosts of medieval knights and squires met on a field—not to settle a war, but to test one another’s mettle