His experiences in the War of 1812 and subsequent six-week captivity in Canada opened his eyes to the need for a professional regular army.
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The Education of Winfield Scott
His experiences in the War of 1812 and subsequent six-week captivity in Canada opened his eyes to the need for a professional regular army.
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Songs of 1865: How the Various Parties to the Civil War Saw the Struggle’s End
Historian S.C. (Sam) Gwynne’s “Hymns of the Republic” looks at the Civil War’s final year from multiple perspectives.
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Northern New Englanders’ Maine Chance to Break Away From Massachusetts
After 35-year fight, Maine’s abolitionist leadership accepted statehood with a condition—the proslavery Missouri Compromise.
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The Story Behind Netflix’s WWII Series ‘The Liberator’ — 500 Days of Combat from Sicily to Dachau
The series may have been adapted from the book, but the story first started with a single image.
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‘Jerry’s Last Mission’: How a Veteran of WWII’s Last Air Battle Became a Lifelong Testament of the Human Spirit
WWII pilot Jerry Yellin battled PTSD for decades until he became an example for other veterans to follow
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World War II Wasn’t Won by Frontline Fighters Alone
How the Allied policy of “steel not flesh” saved lives—and yielded victory.
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New Navy Ship to be Named for Vietnam Marine Medal of Honor Recipient
Marine Gunnery Sgt. John L. Canley fought off multiple attacks as his company moved into Hue […]
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Book Review: Five Must-Read Vietnam Books
With the holidays approaching, we’ve pulled together 5 of our favorite books from fall and winter 2020 about the Vietnam War and those who served.