The Great Khan’s armies toppled empires but were always stopped short at Korea. What were they getting wrong?
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“We were greeted by a storm of shell and round shot”
A Connecticut soldier describes his Antietam ordeal.
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In 1841 the President of Texas Resolved to Capture Santa Fe — One Way or Another
Mirabeau Lamar’s attempt to incite rebellion in New Mexico failed disastrously, helping doom the republic and his political career.
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Clothes May Not Make the Man, But These Commanders’ Personal Effects Are Instantly Recognizable
From MacArthur’s crushed hat and corncob pipe to Custer’s buckskin jacket, here’s a look at celebrated artifacts.
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John Pope Brought a Harder Edge to the Eastern Theater By Taking the War to the Civilian Population
General John Pope’s controversial orders encouraged rougher treatment of soldiers and their families.
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Wander the American Desert Where Patton Trained His Tank Crews for North Africa
Wartime traces are few and far between, but still worth a visit.
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Shut Out of the Civil War in the East, These Oregon Troopers Sought Out Action in Inhospitable Terrain
With no Gettysburg or Chickamauga on hand, Oregon Cavalry tried to ‘chastise’ the Paiute.
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This Daring Vietnam Rescue Finally Results in Medal of Honor Award
On Sept. 5., Capt. Larry L. Taylor will become the most recent recipient of the nation’s highest valor award.
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A 1760 Fight for This Small Riverine Garrison Proved the Key to Canada for the British
The reeling forces of New France defended the Richelieu River approach to Montreal against
a fleet of emboldened British adventurers.