Why Iwo Jima was such an important battle
The Battle of Iwo Jima was one of the fiercest and most important battles of World War II. American and Japanese forces fought from February 19 to March 26, 1945….
Who was Victoria Woodhull?
In short – Victoria Woodhull was America’s first female presidential candidate. But the fact is she was truly so much more. Hillary Clinton may have come closer to being president…
Who were the Potsdam Giants?
“Fee-fi-fo-fum. Yo Prussia, here we come!” You might have called up Jack, the giant killer, had you lived in late 17th Century Europe. That’s when King Frederick William I of Prussia…
The story of Gregor MacGregor’s wild climb as a fake prince
If you’ve never heard of fake prince Gregor MacGregor, buckle up because this is a wild tale. Decorated Peninsula War veteran, MacGregor earned notoriety while fighting to save Spain from…
What was the Mormon Battalion?
February 1846 – Mob violence breaks out in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Mormons who settled the town are in big trouble. The Protestants in the region find Mormonism a little too…
The history of Operation Desert Storm
Operation Desert Storm officially began on January 17, 1991. That’s when a coalition of 34 nations, led by the United States, began bombarding military targets in Iraq. The bombing was…
The Peacekeeper Rail Garrison’s forgotten mission
Ever heard of the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison? Even if you lived through the Cold War, you might not know about this nearly forgotten nuclear mission. The 1980s were a scary…
The best military history books of 2022
Reading books on military themes are a great way to dive into historical fiction. There are also many nonfiction titles that teach about battles, soldiers and military members of the…
What you don’t know about Project Pigeon
You see a flock of pigeons roosting on a tree branch. You think, “Oh, no! I’m not going anywhere near those annoying poop troops. I just had this jacket dry-cleaned.”…
Celebrating the US Space Force birthday
Each year on December 20, we pause to celebrate the birthday of U.S. Space Force Guardians. America’s Space Force is only just getting off the ground, but the concept of…