This sergeant almost died on Hamburger Hill because he once refused to share his C-rations.
Posted inWeapons & Gear Manual
Why Is The Roman Gladius Such An Iconic Weapon?
Many of us associate the gladius with gladiators (and Ridley Scott’s famous movie). But there is more to this Roman blade than meets the eye.
Posted inStories
Before CGI, These Maps Made Gettysburg Come Alive
Two unique maps inspired generations of visitors
to America’s most famous battlefield.
Posted inFeature
What Made A Good Suit Of Medieval Armor?
Well, first of all, suits of armor aren’t exactly medieval. MHQ takes a cold hard look at steel plate armor as showcased by the Vienna Art History Museum’s “Fashion in Steel” exhibit.
Posted inNews
Airshow Crash Stuns the Aviation World
A fiery crash on November 12, 2022, killed six people and destroyed two World War II-era airplanes.
Posted inExclusive
‘A thousand mighty thunders’
These letters are some of thousands of letters transcribed by William Griffing as part of his online repository of Civil War letters, Shared & Spared.
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Moment of Impact
The wreckage of a B-24 Liberator from the Eighth Air Force’s 491st Bombardment Group.
Posted inReview
Book Review: America’s Descent into Vietnam, 1965
This well-written book covers the basics of the Vietnam War with a focus on 1965.
Posted inReview
Book Review: Beyond Slavery’s Shadow / See How Free Blacks Survived and Fought Back
Civil War-era attitudes toward slavery and race were grounded in long-standing tradition.
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Thanksgiving in the Frozen Chosin
“Even the Marine infantry units got at least the turkey.”