Though the 1864 showdown here was costly, it let Robert E. Lee know he may have finally met his match.
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The Passion and the Fury: Mick Mannock
Edward “Mick” Mannock, the Irish-born RFC ace of World War I, proved he was a man of extraordinary gifts with his leadership and combat skills.
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Courageous Women
The experiences of women on the front lines illuminate their roles in the war.
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War Stories | Swing Shift
On June 23, 1942, Captain Robert Tyre Jones Jr. reported for duty at Mitchel Field in Long Island, New York, to Brigadier General John K. Cannon
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Explore – Charm and History: Sea Island
Sea Islands dot deep-water Port Royal Sound, South Carolina, where on November 7, 1861, Rear Admiral Samuel DuPont’s fleet of 17 warships blazed past Confederate Forts Walker and Beauregard, sailing in a clever elliptical formation to deliver constant fire on the bastions.
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Where did American Patriots get their Cannons?
Where did the American patriots acquire cannons for their fledgling navy besides re-purposing cannons […]
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Daily Quiz for April 3, 2018
This U.S. president, an orphan, lived most of his teen years in Oregon.
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Modeling Mannock’s S.E.5a
The Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a was considered superior to any German aircraft over the […]
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Homebuilt Macchi M.5 Replica
When I first read that a Holland, Mich., aviation enthusiast and former pilot had […]
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Aviation History Review: X-Plane 9
This scrappy alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator favors veterans. In most endeavors, practice and […]