Major Richard ‘Dick’ Winters of ‘Band of Brothers’ fame speaks candidly about the men and actions of Easy Company and reflects on D-Day and the lessons he learned about leadership.
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The Corps of Discovery: After the Expedition
Its mission over, the Corps of Discovery disbanded and its members sought their own destinies. Some of them passed from the historical record, but others had adventures that made their experiences with Lewis and Clark seem almost tame by comparison.
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Billy Yank and Johnny Reb: On the Road to Atlanta
Bell Irvin Wiley — the late dean of common-soldier studies — works his storytelling magic in this 1964 profile of the extraordinary men who grappled for Georgia’s key city.
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Espionage in Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome is remembered as one of the greatest military powers in history, its fame derived from the fearsome reputation of the empire’s legionnaires. Lost in the telling, however, is the important role that espionage played in Rome’s ascent to empire.
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The Fall of Vicksburg
On July 4, 1863, Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton surrendered the Confederate bastion of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Union forces under Major General Ulysses S. Grant. The surrender brought an end to 47 days of unendurable siege, but it also brought an end to Confederate control of the Mississippi River.
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Cherokee Stand Watie
Cherokee Stand Watie exhibited great bravery and strong leadership while fighting for two lost causes.
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Benedict Arnold: General in the Battle of Saratoga
Benedict Arnold’s performance at the Battles of Saratoga contributed to the American victory there. But a bitter rivalry with his commander helped start Arnold down the road to treason.
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The First Tet Offensive of 1789
The original Tet Offensive in 1789 was a masterpiece of surprise that became the model for the 1968 attack.
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Interview: Evgeny Stepanov / WWII Russian Pilot
In the years before World War II, Russia’s Evgeny Stepanov flew against the Germans over Spain and fought the Japanese over Khalkin Gol.
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Abraham Lincoln: Commander in Chief
Although he lacked the military experience, President Abraham Lincoln took on active direction of the Union war effort, influencing and managing events and generals in every field of operations.