Discover the town that inspired O’Keeffe and Kit Carson.
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Book Review: The Heart of Hell / The Soldiers’ Struggle for Spotsylvania’s Bloody Angle
A graphic account of the violence at Spotylvania’s Bloody Angle.
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A Look At The Legends Behind British Cap Badge Symbols
Marked with beasts, flowers and flames, British cap badges recall ancient myths and heroism in battle, and are worn for honor.
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Here Are the Weapons of the NVA — Backed by Russia and China
Soviet and Chinese weapons sent in a steady flow to North Vietnam were used by the NVA and Viet Cong.
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The Military History of Hanukkah
The history of the Hanukkah holiday is rooted in ancient warfare distinguished by heroism and military genius.
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How ‘St. Crispin’s Day’ Was Shakespeare’s Master Class in Giving Battle Speeches
Shakespeare may never have led soldiers in desperate battle, but he knew instinctively how to do it.
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The National Archives Just Released Thousands of JFK Files. Here’s What to Expect
Hint: Not Much.
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Are There Parallels Between ‘Avatar’ And The Vietnam War?
James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is out. It’s time to unpack the controversial comparisons between the film series and the Vietnam War.
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Curtis Lemay’s Brutal Bombing Campaign Laid Waste to Tokyo—And That Was Just the Start
Curtis LeMay’s new and devastating bombing tactics laid waste to Tokyo and killed tens of thousands of civilians—and that was just the start.
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Book Review: Danger Close! A Vietnam Memoir
Gioia’s riveting Vietnam combat accounts are compelling and exceptionally revealing of the war’s combat experience.