As the German war effort collapsed in 1945, seasoned Wehrmacht commander Hermann Balck battled Waffen-SS leaders as well as the Soviets in Budapest
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A New Look at Ia Drang
Recent findings offer another view of the famous 1965 battle.
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The Ace: Chuck Yeager
Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager flew numerous combat missions during World War II. Here are some of his stories
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1,700 Miles of Mourners: Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train traveled across seven states
The nine-car train never traveled above 20 miles per hour to lend dignity to the mournful journey to Springfield.
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Daily Quiz for August 21, 2018
On November 18, 1883 the General Time Convention established this in North America.
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Question on WWI Injuries
I have been a civilian trauma nurse for 30 years. I was watching a […]
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WWII Review: Blazing Angels- Squadrons of WWII
The first flight game to be released for Xbox 360, the squadron-based Blazing Angels […]
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WWII Book Review: Indestructible
Indestructible: The Unforgettable Story of a Marine Hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima […]
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WWII Book Review: Cross of Iron
Cross of Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German War Machine, 1918-1945 by […]
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Book Review: Eisenhower / A Biography
Eisenhower: A Biography by John Wukovits, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, 2006, $21.95 Dwight D. […]