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Today marks the 156th anniversary of Antietam, arguably the pivotal battle of the Civil War. Had the South won on that September day, Robert E.…
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Crazy: General Westmoreland initiated plan to use nukes in Vietnam
Just a few days ago, the New York Times ran an extraordinary article about the Vietnam War. In it were facts that have only recently…
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Funny Name – Serious Fight: The battle for “Donkey’s Ear” Hill
On August 7, 1999, the troops of the “Islamic peacekeeping brigade” under the command of terrorists Shamil Basayev and Khattab (Samer Saleh al-Suwaylem) crossed the…
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Menace to the Nazis – The Green Ghost Armored Train
Armored trains showed their effectiveness during the Civil War in Russia in 1917-1922. They were used as a means of transportation for people and transportation…
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5 Little Known Facts about Easy Company “Band of Brothers”
HBO’s “Band of Brothers” mini-series was aired in 2001. Since that time, the series has, if anything, gained in popularity. This is partly due to…
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