Pentagon Requests Public Assistance In Renaming Of Military Installations
The Pentagon has asked for the public’s help in renaming military installations named after Confederate Army soldiers. The request follows the passing of the Defense…
The Mistake That Led To The Confederate Loss At The Battle Of Antietam During The Civil War
It was early September in 1862, and General Robert E. Lee was drafting plans for his Confederate invasion of Maryland. Lee drew up a detailed…
Virginia Supreme Court Rules General Robert E. Lee Statue Can Be Removed
Virginia’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled on the fate of the 21-foot-tall statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Richmond. The state capital served…
16th-Century Rocket Cats: Brilliant Warfare Tactic or Terrible Idea?
The Medieval era is known for its unique takes on just about everything. From strange hygiene habits to medical practices, it was certainly a different…
Effort To Rename Fort Benning After Decorated Lieutenant General Gains Traction
A petition calling for Fort Benning to be renamed “Fort Moore” after Lieutenant General Harold “Hal” Moore and his wife, Julie, has gained steam. It…
Civil War Air Balloons Existed And Had Their Own Corp
An air balloon and gunfire is not something you’d usually want to mix together, but the Union Army certainly did so with respectable results during…
The Items Found In Abraham Lincoln’s Pockets On the Night He Was Assassinated
US President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth, a moment that has immortalized the country’s 16th president. The assassination…
Military Events That Prove Just How Unlucky Friday the 13th Really Is
Friday the 13th is considered one of the unluckiest days of the year. While many feel it’s just everyone being overly superstitious, others believe there’s…
Comparing Historic Battlefields, Then and Now
Battles typically have a lasting physical impact on the places where they occur, leaving behind scars that hint at what happened. The following in a…
Swiss Pikemen: The Most Fearsome Medieval Mercenaries
One of the most formidable military infantries from the Middle Ages was the Swiss pikemen. Despite being a small contingent with little in the way…
Statue Of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Removed From Charlottesville Park
The debate surrounding Civil War-era monuments in the United States has been gathering steam over the years. With movements like Black Lives Matter raising issues…
Battle of Nassau: The Continental Marines’ First Amphibious Landing
The Battle of Nassau was a naval operation and amphibious assault by the newly formed Continental Navy and Marines. It was the latter’s first amphibious…