Capt. John W.M. Appleton’s account provides a new look at the regiment’s famed assault.
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Chechnya: Russia’s Forever War
Before Ukraine, Chechnya was Russia’s proving ground.
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AHS Krab Howitzer: Poland’s ‘Frankenstein’ Contribution to Ukraine
This Polish mishmash of other artillery is getting its test against Russia in Ukraine.
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Charles Lindbergh Comes to Maine: That One Time Lindy Was Late
After his history-making flight, Charles Lindbergh visited all 48 states. The people of Portland were ready.
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The History of Pie
Before they became a dessert staple, pies were a treasured table companion for kings and commoners alike. But in the right hands, they were also an effective weapon.
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The Battle of Britain: The RAF Scrambles
A pilot of No. 64 Squadron RAF races toward his Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1 […]
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Michael Kovats de Fabriczy: The Hungarian Cavalryman Who Fought for American Independence
Michael Kovats de Fabriczy helped form the U.S. cavalry during the Revolutionary War.
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Book Review: ‘A Photographic History of Airborne Warfare: 1939-1945’
Dive into the history of airborne warfare, with insights into training, equipment, vehicles, and techniques from across many nations in World War II.
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The Morgenthau Plan: Reminding Germany of Its Defeat
Why a postwar American plan to make Germans pay for Nazi sins backfired.
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Navajos in Canyon de Chelly
Edward Curtis was a master at portraying Western Indians.