• Subscribe Now
  • Today In History
  • Wars & Events
    • The Russia–Ukraine War
    • American Revolution
    • The Civil War
    • World War I
    • World War II
    • Cold War
    • Korean War
    • Vietnam War
    • Global War on Terror
    • Movements
      • Women’s Rights
      • Civil Rights
      • Abolition of Slavery
  • Famous People
    • U.S. Presidents
    • World Leaders
    • Military Leaders
    • Outlaws & Lawmen
    • Activists
    • Artists & Writers
    • Celebrities
    • Scientists
    • Philosophers
  • Eras
    • Modern Era
      • 2000s
      • 1900s
      • 1800s
    • Early Modern
      • 1700s
      • 1600s
      • 1500s
    • The Middle Ages
    • Classical Era
    • Prehistory
  • Topics
    • Black History
    • Slavery
    • Women’s History
    • Prisoners of War
    • Firsthand Accounts
    • Technology & Weaponry
    • Aviation & Spaceflight
    • Naval & Maritime
    • Politics
    • Military History
    • Art & Literature
    • News
    • Entertainment & Culture
    • Historical Figures
    • Photography
    • Wild West
    • Social History
    • Native American History
  • Magazines
    • American History
    • America’s Civil War
    • Aviation History
    • Civil War Times
    • Military History
    • Military History Quarterly
    • Vietnam
    • Wild West
    • World War II
  • Newsletters
  • Podcasts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Skip to content
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
HistoryNet

HistoryNet

The most comprehensive and authoritative history site on the Internet.

  • Subscribe Now
  • Today In History
  • Wars & Events
    • The Russia–Ukraine War
    • American Revolution
    • The Civil War
    • World War I
    • World War II
    • Cold War
    • Korean War
    • Vietnam War
    • Global War on Terror
    • Movements
      • Women’s Rights
      • Civil Rights
      • Abolition of Slavery
  • Famous People
    • U.S. Presidents
    • World Leaders
    • Military Leaders
    • Outlaws & Lawmen
    • Activists
    • Artists & Writers
    • Celebrities
    • Scientists
    • Philosophers
  • Eras
    • Modern Era
      • 2000s
      • 1900s
      • 1800s
    • Early Modern
      • 1700s
      • 1600s
      • 1500s
    • The Middle Ages
    • Classical Era
    • Prehistory
  • Topics
    • Black History
    • Slavery
    • Women’s History
    • Prisoners of War
    • Firsthand Accounts
    • Technology & Weaponry
    • Aviation & Spaceflight
    • Naval & Maritime
    • Politics
    • Military History
    • Art & Literature
    • News
    • Entertainment & Culture
    • Historical Figures
    • Photography
    • Wild West
    • Social History
    • Native American History
  • Magazines
    • American History
    • America’s Civil War
    • Aviation History
    • Civil War Times
    • Military History
    • Military History Quarterly
    • Vietnam
    • Wild West
    • World War II
  • Newsletters
  • Podcasts

Search results

Posted inUncategorized

The Merchants of Menace

by Stephan Wilkinson5/29/2018

Disguised as neutral-nation freighters but packing a hidden punch, Germany’s merchant raiders bedeviled the […]

Posted inStories

On the Rise: Three Recent Books Redeem Ulysses S. Grant’s Reputation

by Joan Waugh5/29/20183/23/2023

Defining Ulysses S. Grant has become more complex. The general’s reputation has been trending upward thanks to the work of recent historians.

Posted inStories

Marine Generals Discuss Lessons Learned at Hue, 1968

by Valerie O’Berry5/25/2018

The Battle of Hue has come to be regarded as one of the most […]

adolf-hitler
Posted inFeature

The Making of Hitler’s Army

by Williamson Murray5/24/20184/27/2024

In the run-up to World War II, Germany’s generals made concessions to their Führer that put the Reich’s military might decisively in Hitler’s grasp.

Posted inInterview

Interview: Richard Holmes / Saving the World’s Battlefields

by Amy Chan5/24/20186/10/2024

Leading military historians have launched Project Hougoumont to restore the Belgian farm complex central […]

Posted inStories

Eagle Squadron Memories

by Frank Lorey III5/22/20187/19/2023

Desperate for proficient pilots to combat the Nazi onslaught, Britain found willing recruits in neutral America.

Posted inUncategorized

The Tigers of the Southwest

by John Rose5/15/2018

From early childhood, Apaches we were raised in a warrior culture that produced the […]

Posted inReview

Wild West Book Review: Rise of the Centennial State

by Steve Mauro5/11/2018

The Rise of the Centennial State: Colorado Territory, 1861-76 by Eugene H. Berwanger, University […]

Posted inReview

Wild West Review: At Sword’s Point, Part 1

by Johnny D. Boggs5/9/2018

At Sword’s Point, Part 1: A Documentary History of the Utah War to 1858 […]

Posted inStories

Alexander in India

by Arther Ferrill5/3/20189/30/2021

The battle at the Edge of the Earth

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 102 103 104 105 106 … 201 Older posts

Listen to Our Podcast


About Us

  • Contact Us
  • What Is HistoryNet.com?
  • Advertising Inquiries
HistoryNet
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.”

David McCullough, author of “1776”

HistoryNet.com is brought to you by HistoryNet LLC, the world’s largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 25,000 articles originally published in our nine magazines.

Our Magazines

  • American History
  • America’s Civil War
  • Aviation History
  • Civil War Times
  • Military History
  • Military History Quarterly
  • Vietnam
  • Wild West
  • World War II

About Us

  • What Is HistoryNet.com?
  • Advertise With Us
  • Careers
  • Meet Our Staff!

Stay Curious

Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians.

sign me up!

© 2026 HistoryNet.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service