Despite the fact that Eastern Europe was the “ignition” of the…
New Exhibition to Examine the Oft Forgotten Eastern Front of WWI
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A Downed Fighter Pilot’s Rescue from North Vietnam
One of the most dramatic rescues in the history of aviation occurred…
The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty
In June 1776, a small band of determined American patriots sat in…
How 1930s American Gang Violence Paved the Way for Gun Control
I’m not even sure where to start with this, so I’ll just…
Reminiscent of a Yearbook, This Small Volume Preserved Memories for German Air Force Members
The small red-covered book was the only personal memento that pilot Heiner…
The Miraculous Mosquito
The summer of 2010 was the hottest in recorded history, and it…
The Bond Between Horse and Soldier
The past has taught us that the bond between horse and soldier…
Fight Again Another Day: Washington’s Struggle in Brooklyn
The next morning, Washington awoke at his usual hour, the early morning…
The Enslaved Woman who Sued for Freedom in 1780—and Won
Madelaine “Madelaine” Guy, a enslaved African-American woman, was the first African-American woman…
Hobbycraft Bf-109D vs. Polikarpov I-16
In the early 1930s, the Soviet Air Force was a small but…