Despite rivalry and organizational differences, both the Waffen S.S. and the German Army were responsible for crimes against humanity during World War II.
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LEAVE THEM STANDING: Confederate monuments must remain at Gettysburg to help interpret the Civil War’s causes and consequences
Prominent historian Gary W. Gallagher argues how Confederate monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield can serve as invaluable teaching tools.
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Pirates Prowl U.S. Waters With a New Weapon—A Navy License
U.S. Navy brought a situation on itself by granting its captains “letters of marque” to harass Spanish ships.
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20 Fateful Decisions at Gettysburg
A former licensed battlefield guide breaks down the critical judgments that decided the titanic engagement’s outcome.
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Cornfield Fight Hinged on Leadership and Communication
Union possession of the most important ground on the Antietam battlefield came only after critical errors
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Three Generations of Combat Veterans Soon to be Buried Side-by-Side
Three generations of veteran relatives are soon to be buried together at the Great […]
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‘So This Is War’—A Young Marine Officer’s Account of Days Before Pearl Harbor and the Stunning Start of Pacific Conflict
Robert D. Taplett missed Japan’s sneak attack but was there for Doolittle Raid.
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Pickett’s Charge Hit Where It Was Aiming
Lee’s orders to Longstreet were to strike the Union line on the open slope of Cemetery Ridge (but Yankee guns interfered).
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Book Review: Billy the Kid & Jesse James
Bill Markley’s second volume in TwoDot’s Legendary West series is an odd pairing but a worthwhile read
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Online Exclusive: Canadian Militia, Regulars, and First Nation Soldiers Beat Off American Invaders Repeatedly in 1812-14
Blunders by U.S. generals and courageous stands handed the country two iconic victories