“The wider war was not yet over. Nevertheless, VE Day came as a beacon of hope and light for a nation wearied by war.” By Ronan Thomas IT WAS 7:40 p.m. on May 7, 1945... The post VE Day in Britain — How a Battered Nation Toasted a Hard-Won Victory... Read more »
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“Kennedy and his colleagues were flabbergasted when Allied commanders demanded the assembled newsies wait at least 36 hours before releasing the bombshell to the world.” JOURNALISTS ARE NORMALLY congratulated for breaking major news first. But for one... The post Shooting the Messenger — Meet the Journalist Who Was Fired for Breaking the... Read more »
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“As the Civil War began in 1861, memories of the previous war served as the pivotal frame of reference for the rising new generals.” By Timothy D. Johnson ON APRIL 9, 1865 Generals Ulysses S.... The post Forged in Battle — How America’s Mexico Campaigns Shaped the Civil War’s Top... Read more »
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“The weather was intensely hot, the flies were in myriads, depositing their eggs, so that maggots were bred in a few hours, producing dreadful irritation.” By Martin Howard THE War of 1812 is one of... The post Battlefield Medicine in the War of 1812 — Surgeons and Survivors Recall the... Read more »
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“Fierce skirmishing erupted as Pike’s forces landed. Supported by covering fire from Chauncey’s ships, the Americans gradually pushed the British and militia back.” IN THE SPRING OF 1813, as the War of 1812 raged on,... The post The Battle of York — Inside the 1813 U.S. Raid on the Capital... Read more »
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