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Bonapartists in the United States
The century between 1750 and 1850 witnessed a period of immense transformation, politically, economically and culturally. New ideas, revolutions, wars and the rise of industrialism shook the known world, bringing great men to rise and at the same time devastating old institutions. Out of these ruins a new world evolved, the world we live in today. In those p […]
Ancient History in 15 minutes: Mesopotamia
The "Timewatch" series are intended for all history enthusiasts - novices or experts alike. It's goal is to make complex history concise and understandable in maximum 2000 words. It tries to avoid the dry, musty and scholarly style that is inherent to many historical works. Timewatch wants to make the past fun and underderstandable! In this 1s […]
Edwin Stanton at War
The first of two parts chronicling the boldness of Edwin Stanton. This entry discusses Stanton's role leading up to the conclusion of the American Civil War. Part two will discuss his role in early Reconstruction. […]
John Ericsson
You can make whatever you wish of this man... the propeller, his financial ineptitude, his overbearing personality, his gun and match recoil design, his engineering genius, or the USS Monitors impact upon the American Civil War... this man was a patriot! […]

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Captain Dale Dye, Military Advisor on ‘The Pacific’ – An Interview
Retired U.S. Marine captain Dale Dye is the man Hollywood has called on to make sure their military facts are straight and combat scenes realistic in movies and television productions from "The Last of the Mohicans" to "The Pacific." […]
Taking a King’s Crown at Naseby in 1645
Parliament’s modern army faces off against the Royalists at Naseby in 1645. […]
Military History Magazine Nominated for 2010 National Magazine Award
Military History magazine is a finalist for a National Magazine Award in General Excellence from the American Society of Editors. […]
The Best of WWII on YouTube
The best World War II videos on the web. […]
Battles in the HBO Miniseries ‘The Pacific’ – A Synopsis
A historical synopsis of the battles depicted in the HBO miniseries The Pacific, provided by Armchair General to give viewers the background and outcomes of the Guadalcanal, New Britain, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns. […]

Russians' Mixed Emotions on the Birthday of Stalin
	A recent survey shows Russians have mixed feelings about Joseph Stalin and how he should be remembered. More.
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Woodstock: Looking Back on 3 Days of Peace and Music Part III
	More than forty years have passed since the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. With many who were there now in their sixties and beyond, one might think the legacy of the event would pass into that of fondly remembered nostalgia. But the Woodstock legacy continues to grow. More.
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Impatient Rhode Island Declared Independence on May 4, 1776
	Americans equate July 4, 1776, with American independence. But two months prior, on May 4, the rogues of Rhode Island declared independence from crazy King George III. They were tired of waiting. More.
Tracey McCormick \| 1 Comment

D-Day Remembered - The View from Independence
	For thousands of Native American soldiers who stormed ashore at Normandy, D-Day carries its own unique meanings, lessons, and memories. More.
Paul VanDevelder \| 1 Comment

The Importance of Flag Day
	Are you smarter than a 5th grader when it comes to Flag Day? More.
Tracey McCormick \| 1 Comment

Art and Ammunition: Sketching D-Day
	The 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy looms this weekend. I'd meant to take another look at combat artists, and this seems like a good opportunity to consider some of the men who shouldered a rifle and a sketch pad when they crossed the channel. More.
Peter Culos \| 1 Comment

Top Secret Typist
	A farm girl from South Dakota played a major role in Operation Overlord, the code name for D-Day. More.
Tracey McCormick \| 2 Comments

Eisenhower's Lesson: Working Well With Others
	Dwight Eisenhower had cooperation on his mind on D-Day. More.
Jon Guttman \| 9 Comments