This man was the first ruler of the crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.
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Interview: Steve Vogel / The War of 1812
In his new book Through the Perilous Fight, author Steve Vogel looks at the six weeks in 1814 that proved critical in the United States’ follow-up war with Britain.
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Book Review: Bunker Hill, by Nathaniel Philbrick
Nathaniel Philbrick explores the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill and how Bostonians set the tone for the remainder of the American Revolution.
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Book Review: Monte Cassino, by Peter Caddick-Adams
In Monte Cassino, Peter Caddick-Adams explores the strategy, tactics and outcome of the four-month slog for the Italian town and monastery during World War II.
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Book Review: The Plantagenets, by Dan Jones
In his new book The Plantagenets, Dan Jones relates the turbulent history of the medieval house that ruled England and much of France for more than 250 years.
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Interview: Joe Mantegna / Gun Stories
Joe Mantegna has one of the most diverse resumes in Hollywood. His acting career […]
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Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
The vast empire that reigned supreme for more than two millennia crumbled in just a few short centuries.
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Letter From Military History – September 2013
The postwar “blame game” is a simplistic way to form order out of chaos, but it ultimately leads to a distortion of the complicated, real-life history of what happened.
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Zeiss Scherenfernrohr: Ears Like a Donkey—Eyes Like a Hawk
The 8- to 10-power Zeiss Scherenfernrohr prism binoculars enabled observers to track enemy movements without putting themselves in the direct line of fire.
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Webley & Scott Mk VI Revolver: The British Officer’s Man-Stopper of Choice
The Webley & Scott Mk VI top-break revolver was a versatile weapon, designed with trench warfare in mind, that remained popular with British officers through World War II.