American soldiers returning from war don’t always get the treatment they deserve.
A Killer’s Metamorphosis
Frank James, Jesse James’ older brother, renounced the outlaw life after Jesse’s death and slipped quietly into old age.
Letter From American History – June 2012
Tall Tree Tale When Harold Holzer made his first pilgrimage years ago to the […]
Daily Quiz for March 28, 2012
When a prototype of this famous WWII aircraft crashed, killing 19 people on the ground, it nearly ended the plane’s production.
Battlefields And Beyond: Battle Of South Mountain
June Issue Extra: Lee’s first invasion of Union territory was turned back at the Battle of South Mountain
Major General Adelbert Ames: Forgotten Man of the 20th Maine
June Issue Extra: Adelbert Ames preceded Joshua Chamberlain as colonel of the 20th Maine
Daily Quiz for March 27, 2012
Martha Jane Cannary is better remembered by this name.
Daily Quiz for March 26, 2012
This was the United States’ first aircraft carrier.
Daily Quiz for March 25, 2012
To besiege Dien Bien Phu, this military commander had artillery pieces hauled up the surrounding mountains using just manpower.
