Eliot A. Cohen names the best and worst secretaries of war in American history.
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Unknown Soldier: Manning Ferguson Force, the Hero of Atlanta
How a bookish Ohio attorney inspired a Union stand against a furious Confederate assault
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Joshua Barney Against the British
In the War of 1812’s darkest hour, President Madison turned to a once forgotten sailor to defend the city of Washington.
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MHQ Dossier: Charles de Gaulle
From the Dossier Charles de Gaulle: French general, statesman, and hero. Field officer in […]
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Daily Quiz for May 3, 2012
On this date, the Republic of South Vietnam formally ceased to exist.
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Let There Be Light: Admiral Mitscher’s Decision
The most harrowing moments of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot came after the battle. Plus: enter to win a copy of the Wehrmacht Retreats.
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Easy Living in a Hard War: Behind the Lines in Vietnam
At least three-quarters of U.S. troops in Vietnam served in the rear, many of them surrounded by luxury and leisure
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In the hot seat over Gettysburg
Southern vets had long blamed James Longstreet and Jeb Stuart for their loss, but had Lee called a formal inquiry?
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Daily Quiz for May 2, 2012
This is what H. G. in the name of author H. G. Wells stands for.