Black men, women and children had a place in the American West from the earliest days on the frontier.
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A Marine Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice and Why He Did It
Dickey knew exactly what he was doing and what it would cost him when he unhesitatingly leapt on grenades, as Lang proves through eyewitness accounts
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The French Village of Saint-Marcel Bears the Scars of One Dark Day
As the Allies fought their way inland from Normandy’s beaches in 1944, French fighters in Brittany distracted German forces by launching a guerrilla campaign codenamed “Operation Dingson.”
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See Images of Switzerland’s Military From 1386 to Modern Times
Due in part to its readiness to fight, Switzerland has spent centuries in relative peace
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Planophores and Flying Clowns: The Toys That Made Orville Wright a Household Name
Orville Wright, the shy Wright brother who loved to prank, was guided throughout his life by his inquisitive nature and a drive to tinker.
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Wright Brothers: A Promise of Flight Fulfilled
Far from being hailed as successful innovators for their achievements at Kitty Hawk, Orville and Wilbur initially faced the widespread disbelief of the public.
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The Power of a Picture: The Wrights’ First Flight
Despite what we’ve been told, this famous photograph doesn’t show the first powered, controlled flight.
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How Union General Robert H. Milroy Spent His Life Trying Redeem His Reputation
Until his death, Union General Robert H. Milroy never stopped trying to redeem his reputation, badly scarred in defeat at Second Winchester.
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Kars Fortress Stands As a Monument to a Turbulent Past
For centuries Armenian residents of the Transcaucasian stronghold of Kars watched invaders come and go—until its final betrayal
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Patton and the Battle of the Bulge: ‘As soon as you’re through with me, I can attack the day after tomorrow morning’
After being sidelined for nearly a year, Patton was turned loose with the Third Army in France. He made up for lost time. He told his staff to hustle—an ounce of sweat was worth a gallon of blood.