George Washington’s Winning Ways George Washington had a big problem. He was charged […]
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Daily Quiz for December 27, 2007
In addition to being an Irish Revolutionary leader and Union commander in the Civil War, Thomas Francis Meagher was also this:
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Paths to Glory: Medal of Honor Ricipients Smedley Butler and Dan Daly
Flamboyant, charismatic Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler and professional, self-effacing Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Daly were very different Marines with almost equal combat records who earned their second Medal of Honor awards within days of each other.
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Daily Quiz for November 22, 2007
This writer, political philosopher and lecturer was hailed as an "American Socrates."
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The First American Victory: Ethan Allen Takes Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen’s capture of Fort Ticonderoga gave American colonists their first victory over British troops in the American War for Independence.
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The Tragic Pursuit of Total Victory: Germany’s Unrelenting Offensive That Lost WWI
Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff’s blind pursuit of total victory in World War I depleted Germany’s army and civilian resources. Their post-war justifications for defeat set the stage for the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
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Daily Quiz for May 17, 2007
Ernesto "Che" Guevara, chief lieutenant in the Cuban revolution and active in other Latin American revolutionary movements, was born in this country.
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Blueprint for Blitzkrieg
At the roots of Blitzkrieg, Heinz Guderian was instrumental in developing the tactics and strategy that would propel Nazi Germany to many early successes during World War II.
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Daily Quiz for April 12, 2007
This legendary hero of the American Revolution was nearly beaten to death by a mob in Baltimore in 1812.
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John Paul Vann: Man and Legend
By the time of his death in Vietnam in June 1972, Lt. Col. John Paul Vann had taken on the highest military authorities in Washington and had earned the respect and trust of a small group of newsmen.