References mention that Allied convoy escorts during the Battle of the Atlantic would sometimes raise this ominous-sounding alert. But why?
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Lessons Learned from the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864
The courage and bold command decisions of America’s first admiral, David Glasgow Farragut, resulted in a stunning victory for the Union during the Civil War
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‘The Brothers York’ Book Review
Thomas Penn relates the Wars of the Roses following the 1461 Battle of Towton, when York turned against York
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When 36 Men Beat a Battalion: The ‘Red Devils’ at the Battle of Plaman Mapu
In April 1965, 36 men of Britain’s Parachute Regiment were ambushed in the deep jungle of Borneo by a large force of elite Indonesian soldiers
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Building a Spanish Civil War Duo: Messerschmitt Bf-109D vs. Polikarpov I-16
The Hobbycraft model company brings two iconic aircraft that saw action in the Spanish Civil War to its model kit lineup
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The WWII Paratrooper Who Recorded His War in Art
Robert Baldwin gained two Bronze Stars and a lifetime’s worth of inspiration after serving with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Germany.
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The Private Lincoln: Examining His Most Personal Reflections
Author Ronald C. White explores an overlooked side of the 16th president
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How Army and Marine Commanders Battled Over War Plans in Vietnam
Relations between top Army and Marine commanders became testy in early 1968 as generals with clashing views attacked not only the enemy but also each other.
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The Siege of Szigetvár, 1566: The Ottoman Empire’s Pyrrhic Victory in Hungary
Victory at this treacherous castle cost the Ottoman Turks their Vienna campaign
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Honor Before Glory: Pat Tillman in Afghanistan
NFL standout Pat Tillman wasn’t out to win recognition or stir up controversy when he enlisted and deployed to the Middle East