Amongst the Reich: Mormons in Nazi Germany
Although The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints originated in the United States, its believers spread across the globe. One such location was…
Claiming Deseret: The Utah War
Throughout the nineteenth century the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more commonly known as Mormons, struggled to find a home for themselves. Eventually,…
Futuristic Cannons of B-29 Superfortress: Ahead and Behind the Times
The Boeing 17 Flying Fortress bomber was meant to replace the need for a fighter escort for large, long-range bombing runs. Despite its impressive firepower…
Attack on Mexico City Prepared Beauregard for Defense of Petersburg
Before his time defending Petersburg from Union forces, Rebel General Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard learned how to command, strategize, and organize armies during the Mexican-American War.…
Defending the North: The Fall of Fort Mackinac in the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a defining moment in American and Canadian history. On land and sea the United States fought against the British colossus,…
“Flying Artillery” – New Tactics at Palo-Alto in the Mexican-American War
In 1846, The United States of America went to war with Mexico, eager to annex Texas and California to expand the Union from sea to…
Carrying the Stars and Stripes: James Longstreet in Mexico
Of all the notable Rebel general’s serving the rebellious south during the American Civil War, James Longstreet is one of the more overlooked. One of…
A Rising Star: The Daring and Ingenious McClellan Before the Civil War
Many generals of the American Civil War sharpened their teeth in Mexico, even the ones whose performance left President Lincoln bemoaning their posting. In Mexico,…
A Stonewall Before Bull Run: Jackson in Mexico
Though his participation was cut short, Rebel General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson proved a skilled tactician and trusted compatriot of fellow Rebel Robert E. Lee. Like…
General Robert E. Lee – Learning the Ropes in Mexico
The American Civil War was the most devastating war in United States history. Over 600,000 Americans lost their lives, and the scars of the conflict…
Trial By Combat: The Battle of the Yalu River
The First Sino-Japanese War was a major test for the Japanese military. Both its modernizing Army and Navy had yet to be fully tested in…
The Bear Steams East: The Amazing Journey of the Russian Baltic Fleet to the Pacific
In the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, the burgeoning Empire of Japan went to war against the massive Russian Empire. Endeavoring to expand its influence in…