A German feint over the Chemin des Dames in May 1918 gained more ground than expected before devolving into a logistical nightmare.
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Book Review: The Mysteries of Abraham Lincoln
Both Summoned to Glory and Abe are worthy recent additions to a catalog of more than 10,000 books that have sought to unravel the mysteries of Abraham Lincoln.
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Building the ‘Master Race’: Nazi Women Were Awarded Medals To Bear Children
‘Racially pure’ women were encouraged to bear as many children as possible to enhance Germany’s military strength
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Surviving Members of Hitler’s Third Reich Speak in Chilling Documentary ‘Final Account’
Director Luke Holland, driven by his own family’s connection to the horrific period surrounding World War II, attempted to explore a seldom investigated narrative — that of the perpetrator
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‘Taking Fire!’ Memoir Details Hunter-Killer Scout Missions
A former scout helicopter pilot details his experiences during a 1969-70 combat tour with the air cavalry of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
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Sebastian Junger’s New Book Explores the Meaning of Freedom
Sebastian Junger’s new book “Freedom” is now on sale
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‘The 101st Airborne’s Hidden Battle at Tam Ky’ Review
Plenty of authors and publishers try to boost sales by larding book titles with […]
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‘Judas sold only one man, Arnold three Millions’: Infamous Traitors in American History
Four Benedict Arnolds (including Benedict Arnold) in American history
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Discovery of Ritual Sword Reveals Clues About Roman Officer
Archaeologists excavating the grave of a Roman soldier discovered a 1,600-year old sword damaged by a pagan ritual to “release the spirit” of a weapon
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How the U.S. and Vietnam Reestablished Diplomatic Relations—20 Years After the War
In 1995, the U.S. and Vietnam decided it was time to put old animosities aside.