Polyoramas—well-traveled predecessors of the popular postwar cycloramas—captivated audiences both north and south.
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At Rorke’s Drift, 150 Men Were Left Behind To Face Thousands Of Warriors
When greed for diamonds drew the British Empire into conflict with the Zulu Kingdom, soldiers at a tiny outpost waged a desperate fight to survive.
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The Korean War Is Far From Over
Though the shooting ceased in 1953 with an armistice, tensions remain between north and south.
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Was the Civil War Really the “First Modern War”?
The war’s artillery advancements have been overrated, argues author Earl Hess in his latest study.
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Montgomery Was One of World War II’s Best Leaders. Here Is Why
Bernard Montgomery became a master of the art of military leadership and command. It’s about time history recognized it.
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What Are the Limits of Firepower? Maj. Gen. Robert Scales Speaks About America’s Way of War in Vietnam
Hamburger Hill veteran and expert on U.S. firepower Maj. Gen. Robert Scales shares his experiences in Vietnam and his views on U.S. strategy.
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John Pope Brought a Harder Edge to the Eastern Theater By Taking the War to the Civilian Population
General John Pope’s controversial orders encouraged rougher treatment of soldiers and their families.
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Why The Waffen-SS Are Overrated As World War II Combatants
Popular myths about the Waffen-SS ignore their track record of war crimes and their decisive defeat by the Red Army.
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When Indian Raiders Plagued Postwar Texas, President Grant Authorized This Illegal Invasion of Mexico
Colonel Ranald Mackenzie led his column more than 140 miles in 38 hours to attack Indian villages.
