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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
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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. […]

The Dogs of War, or Move Over Rin-Tin-Tin
	Taking a stroll through an Indian village was no walk in the park. More.
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And Not a Second Too Soon
	The concept of eminent domain dates back to the Crusades.To say that this legal concept is outdated would be an understatement. More.
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History v. Propaganda
	There are always two, or more, sides to every historical event. More.
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Statues of Liberty: the Iceni, Masada, and the Acoma Indians
	Statues of Liberty may be made out of metal. But the truly valuable ones are made of mettle. More.
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Scoundrel Times
	The Minerals Management Service, an agency within the Department of the Interior, mismanaged $14 billion in royalties owed to you and me in 2008. Turns out you can buy a lot of sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll with that much money. More.
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Two Puns: One Grim, One Graphic
	The author ponders the probability of getting your head blown off and recalls a childhood friend. More.
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September 1851 and the Miracle at Horse Creek
	In 1851, Congress wanted safe passage for white settlers on the Oregon Trail. For theirs, Indians wanted formal recognition of their homelands – 1.1 million square miles of the American west - and guarantees that United States dragoons would protect their lands from encroachment by whites. In a spectacle of dancing, feasting, and negotiating that would never be repeated or equaled, they both got their wish. More.
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Three Sides of American Justice: Pop Quiz 2
	As Simon Shama noted recently in his new book, The American Future, we have indeed been fooling ourselves on many fronts: none more insistently, and with greater peril for all of us, than on the subject of justice. More.
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21st-Century Lessons from America's Indian Wars - Part II
	A critical lesson from both the American Indian Wars and the Global War on Terror is the absolute requirement for a total government approach to counterinsurgency operations. More.
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21st Century Lessons from America's Indian Wars - Part I
	The United States' longest counterinsurgency - the American Indian Wars - provided lessons that have been incorporated into current operations under the Global War on Terror. More.
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A History of Broken Promises, Plus...A Quiz
	The history of Anglo-Indian relations is plagued by broken promises. Plus, the first in a series of monthly quizzes. More.
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Native Americans' Accidential Hero
	Guess who was the first American president to address Congress on Native American rights? It was the same guy who envisioned the The Native American Self-Determination Act. More.
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A Day of Reckoning on the Greasy Grass
	The ground where the Battle of Little Big Horn took place is hallowed. Just ask the people who live there. More.
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Manifest Destiny Revisited
	The Missouri River forms the locus of author Paul VanDevelder's two books. He reflects on the river as narrative and on the importance of an individual's political and economic position when recalling history. More.
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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.
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