William Ludwell Sheppard gave countless Southern readers a view of the Civil War.
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Iraq War Veterans Refuse To Be Defined By A War They Didn’t Lose
The war meant many things for the thousands who served, but for many veterans the war started out as one thing and has since evolved into something much different in their minds.
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These WWII British Bombs Were So Powerful They Were Named ‘Earthquake’
They were intended to take out U-boat pens, V-2 launch sites, dams and other tough targets
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You Can Thank the Swedes for Combined Arms Theory
Amid the Thirty Years’ War Protestant commander Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden finally crossed swords with Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes in 1631 at Breitenfeld, Saxony
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Why is the Uzi Submachine Gun So Beloved By Special Forces?
The Uzi cut its teeth in the IDF’s wars of the 1950s and 60s, where it proved ideal for urban and close-quarters combat.
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How A Rivalry Propelled This Irish Special Forces Trooper to the Top
Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne outshone his boss as he transformed from a desert raider into an accomplished military leader in World War II.
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‘Lonesome Dove’ Remains One of the Most Popular Westerns. Here’s Where the Props and Costumes Ended Up.
Fans of the popular 1989 Western miniseries must visit its
production archives at Texas State University, San Marcos.
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How a 17-Year-Old New Yorker Became the First Jewish Medal of Honor Recipient
A broken drum and an ailing comrade led Ben Levy to become the first Jewish American to receive the Medal of Honor.
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He Tried to Kill Himself 3 Times. Then This Japanese Soldier Surrendered to the Americans.
Reluctant Japanese soldier Shohei Ooka tried and failed to commit suicide before giving himself up to American troops in the Philippines.
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Made in the CSA: Southern Arms Makers Produced Pistols With Brass Parts to Save on Scarce Steel
Innovative Confederate gunmakers made revolvers with brass parts.