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

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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…

Heisman Winner Tom Harmon’s War

A lot of people are wondering why Tom Harmon hasn’t been drafted…

The Surprising Submarine Squad That Patrolled the North Atlantic

This is the story of four British Royal Navy submariners who volunteered…