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Today in military history: Continental Army is disbanded

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Today in military history: American victory at Yorktown

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Today in military history: American victory at Saratoga

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Britain’s unluckiest general surrendered to two of the empire’s greatest enemies

A group of soldiers in uniform are gathered around the wreckage of a crashed biplane. The damaged aircraft is partially covered by a tarp, with two machine guns leaning against it. The scene appears to be from a historical military setting, likely early 20th century.

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The 10 weirdest military mysteries

By Brittany Sulc

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A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

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Today in military history: Emancipation Proclamation

A painting of the battle of cowpens a decisive reversal in the British southern strategy.

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How the British ‘southern strategy’ ultimately cost them the Revolutionary War

By Blake Stilwell

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Why Ohio is fighting over a National Forest named for ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne

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One of the precursors to the Army Rangers was a Revolutionary War loyalist

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Today in military history: British capture and burn Washington DC

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Gibraltar’s defiant triumph in battle

By Jessica Evans

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Thousands of Russian troops almost fought the American Revolution

By Blake Stilwell

A historical painting depicting a group of men in 18th-century attire gathered in a large room. Several men stand around a table covered with documents, while others are seated or standing in the background. The room features two large doors, red drapes, and crossed flags with a drum hanging on the wall. The scene captures a formal moment of discussion or presentation.

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Today in military history: America declares her independence

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Today in military history: Madison calls for Navy officers to fight the British

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Today in military history: Battle of Bunker Hill began

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Today in military history: US Army is founded

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Who was Lord Charles Cornwallis?

By Jessica Evans

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Why this French nobleman’s Paris gravesite is filled with dirt from Massachusetts

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The Marine Corps’ first amphibious landing came during the American Revolution

By Blake Stilwell

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4 amazing things Benedict Arnold did before becoming a traitor

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The Maryland 400: Revolutionary War meets Spartan ‘300’

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Today in military history: Battle of Alamance preludes Revolutionary War

A historical painting depicting four men in 18th-century attire, three seated and one standing. The seated men wear powdered wigs and formal coats, with one holding a rolled document. The standing man also holds a rolled document. The background features a draped green curtain and a partially visible architectural element. The right side of the painting is unfinished or faded, leaving a large blank space.

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Today in military history: Treaty of Paris formally ends Revolutionary War

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American and Scottish Revolutionary War soldiers from Battle of Camden honored together

By Miguel Ortiz

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The first secretary of war may have been America’s greatest blue falcon

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These are the 7 finest moments in Army history

Battle of Stony Point took place on July 16, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. In a well planned and executed nighttime attack, a highly trained select group of George Washington's Continental Army troops stony point von steuben

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The Battle of Stony Point shows just how good Baron von Steuben’s training was

By Blake Stilwell

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Today in military history: The American Revolution begins

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The United States worst military defeat came at the hands of native tribes

A person wearing camouflage military clothing and a tan tactical vest is holding a black rifle with both hands. The rifle has a strap attached, and the person is positioned near a tree with rough bark. The background is blurred, showing an outdoor setting.

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7 of the greatest guerrilla fighters in American history

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One English ship took on a fleet of 53 Spanish ships and almost won

Black and silver revolver with a ring at the base of the grip, superimposed over a black-and-white historical illustration of soldiers marching and officers on horseback.

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The Confederacy’s double-barreled sidearm fired two different calibers

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The last battle of the American Revolution was fought in India

A group of Revolutionary War soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms are firing muskets in a battle scene. One soldier on horseback holds a sword, while another soldier holds a large green flag with a partially visible American flag design. The soldiers are positioned behind rocks on a grassy battlefield with smoke from gunfire filling the air. The sky is partly cloudy.

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How Revolutionary War medals confirmed the U.S.’s independence

By Bethaney Phillips

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This is what happened to Che Guevara, the notorious Cuban guerrilla

A group of men in 18th-century military attire are crossing a river in a wooden boat surrounded by chunks of ice. One man stands prominently at the center, looking determined, while another holds a large American flag with stars. The men are rowing and navigating through the icy water, with some looking forward and others focused on their task. The background shows more soldiers and horses on the riverbank, suggesting a military operation during winter. The scene is dramatic and heroic, capturing a moment of struggle and resolve.

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5 historical events that happened on Christmas

By Brittany Sulc

Why the French GIGN go into a mission wielding a revolver

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Why the French GIGN go into a mission wielding a revolver

By Eric Milzarski

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Why George Washington tried to kidnap the future king of England

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Top 5 political cartoons from the Revolutionary War

These 6 Revolutionary War veterans survived long enough to be photographed

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These 6 Revolutionary War veterans survived long enough to be photographed

By Blake Stilwell

These 4 female soldiers concealed their gender in order to fight

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These 4 female soldiers concealed their gender in order to fight

By Bethaney Phillips

The insanely simple reason Lord Nelson revolutionized naval warfare

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The insanely simple reason Lord Nelson revolutionized naval warfare

The British military actually had an effective plan in 1776

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The British military actually had an effective plan in 1776

By Harold C. Hutchison

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The complete history of the Battle of Yorktown

By Jessica Evans

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The complete guide to Navy bases in Virginia

By Jessica Evans

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Top 3 most gruesome prison dungeons in history

A historical painting of a man in a dark military coat with gold epaulets and beige pants, riding a white horse. The man has white hair and is holding a sword extended forward in his right hand while holding the reins with his left hand. The background features a cloudy sky with a mix of blue and brown tones.

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This British marksman could have killed George Washington

By Miguel Ortiz

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Snipers may have changed the course of the entire Revolutionary War

Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

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Today in military history: Continental Army enters winter camp at Valley Forge

A historical black and white illustration depicting the first meeting of George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette in Philadelphia on August 3rd, 1777. The scene shows two central figures, Washington and Lafayette, shaking hands in a formal room with chandeliers and draped curtains. They are surrounded by men and women dressed in 18th-century attire, including military uniforms and elegant dresses, observing the handshake. The image is detailed with period-appropriate clothing and hairstyles, capturing a significant moment in American history.

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7 lesser-known facts about the National Guard

By Jessica Evans

George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

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George Washington was voted Britain’s ‘Greatest Enemy Commander’

By Blake Stilwell

A colored illustration of a chaotic scene on a wooden ship deck where numerous people, some wearing feathered headbands, are engaged in a violent struggle. Several individuals are wielding large mallets or clubs, smashing large sheets of paper or posters. The background shows rigging and masts of the ship, with smoke or fire visible in the distance. The scene is crowded and dynamic, with people in various poses of action and conflict.

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The Boston Tea Party and the ungrateful colonists who started it all

By Jessica Manfre

4 epic rivalries between military commanders once on the same side

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4 epic rivalries between military commanders once on the same side

By Eric Milzarski

A historical painting depicting a group of military officers on horseback leading a parade through a town square. The officers are dressed in 18th-century military uniforms, with some holding flags, including the American flag. The scene is lively, with crowds of people on both sides of the street cheering and waving hats. The background features colonial-style buildings, leafless trees, and a partly cloudy sky with warm light illuminating the scene. Wreaths and flowers are scattered on the ground in front of the procession.

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How the British Army trolled the colonists after leaving New York

3 foreign generals who became honorary U.S. citizens

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3 foreign generals who became honorary U.S. citizens

By Miguel Ortiz

A chaotic battle scene set in a wooded area, featuring soldiers in 18th-century military uniforms. A white horse is rearing up with a rider falling backward off its back. On the ground, two soldiers lie wounded or dead, one with a musket. To the right, a soldier in a red coat and yellow pants lunges forward with a sword. In the background, more soldiers engage in combat, with some firing muskets. The atmosphere is tense and dynamic, capturing the intensity of the fight.

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This Revolutionary War battle was fought between Patriot and Loyalist colonists

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why the rank of General of the Armies was only given twice in US history

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This is why the rank of General of the Armies was only given twice in US history

Celebrate freedom with a real Revolutionary War cocktail

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Celebrate freedom with a real Revolutionary War cocktail

By Blake Stilwell

This is the biggest victory Native Americans scored against the colonials

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This is the biggest victory Native Americans scored against the colonials

By Blake Stilwell

Top 3 tactical withdrawals in military history

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Top 3 tactical withdrawals in military history

George Washington was nearly impossible to kill

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George Washington was nearly impossible to kill

By Blake Stilwell

9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history

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9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history

Historical marker titled "Tory Rendezvous" with text describing that before the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in February 1776, Tories from the area met at Alexander Morrison's home, located 125 yards southwest. The marker is set against a wooded background.

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This Revolutionary War battle was fought in lard with swords

By Blake Stilwell