The Americans flying in World War I wanted the Spad XIII. They got the Nieuport 28 instead.
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His Symphony Is Rarely Played Today, But in 1941 It Rallied Soviets During the Siege of Leningrad
Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich mobilized his artistic genius to inspire fellow citizens to defeat Hitler’s invasion.
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If You Wrote a Witty Deck Log Poem for New Year’s, It Could Win You a Piece of Old Ironsides
The Naval History and Heritage Command is looking for the best deck log poems for their annual New Year’s Day deck log poem contest.
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When the ‘Rough Rider’ Became the Peacemaker
President Roosevelt, whose “speak softly and carry a big stick” diplomatic style won him popular support.
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The Rise and Fall of a Klondike Boomtown
Dawson City, Canada, was home to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and those seeking their fortunes in gold.
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The Deadliest Nazi POW Massacre On US Soil Took Place After WWII Ended
The army guard wanted to “get his Germans someday.” So he killed sleeping prisoners.
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Japanese Internment Camps: America’s Great Mistake
Hostility toward Asians in America took an even harsher turn during World War II.
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How To Re-Engine a B-52 and Make A New Bomber Fleet
Rolls-Royce and Boeing are working on a major upgrade to the service’s fleet of 76 Cold War-era B-52 Stratofortresses.
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10 Interesting Figures From New Mexico History—Some May Surprise You
Some made their reputations in the territory, others lost theirs, and one sullied his famous name.
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Anti-Tank Quarterbacks: When the Army Put Grenades Inside Footballs
The Army attempted to meld Americans’ love of football with combat.