In 1917, World War I’s “ace of aces,” Manfred von Richthofen, authored a book recounting his war experiences. His secret to success was having a great teacher.
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How Gettysburg Inspired Modern War Gaming
Charles S. Roberts never intentionally set out to invent a widely popular
new pastime, but fate led him to it.
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This French General Never Lost a Battle—So Naturally He Liberated Paris
Gen. Philippe Leclerc helped to erase the shame of the collapse of France in 1940.
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The Navy Let Cher Perform on the USS Missouri in 1989. It’s Regretted It Ever Since.
Bet the Navy wishes it could “Turn Back Time” on this decision.
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When Anger Turned to Deadly Rampage in an 1863 Draft
Witnesses to the riots sketched these scenes from around town during the unrest.
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Does the Cutlass Deserve Its Bad Reputation?
The good thing about it? Well, it could fly …
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Why Did This Line of Roman Fortifications Have to Be 4 Times Longer Than Hadrian’s Wall?
Despite being 341 miles long, this line of Roman forts was seldom breached.
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Was Geronimo Really a Good Leader?
Historical novelist W. Michael Farmer takes on both fact and fiction in his new take on the legendary Apache leader.
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The Hat That Makes the Lawman
Wyatt Earp is best known for his stints as a lawman in Dodge City and Tombstone, but he made his presence felt in many other Western towns.
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An Airplane for China
On April 3, 1939, famed aviator Roscoe Turner flew a red Porterfield 35-W monoplane […]