The First Battles: Lexington and Concord, 19 April 1775
Following the destruction of British East India Company tea in Boston Harbor in December 1773, and the heavy-handed response of the British government with the
An assortment of articles covering a wide range of topics, from the Revolutionary War to the War of Terror.
Following the destruction of British East India Company tea in Boston Harbor in December 1773, and the heavy-handed response of the British government with the
By Paul Morando, Chief of Exhibits, National Museum of the United States Army On 7 June 2025, the National Museum of the United States Army
By Brigadier General Raymond E. Bell Jr., Ph.D., USA-Ret. What kind of medical unit was the 5th Psychological Operations Group (5th PSYOP Group) was the
An assortment of articles covering a wide range of topics, from the Revolutionary War to the War of Terror.
By Damon Penner Brigadier General Stephen Watts Kearny’s march from Fort Leavenworth in present-day Kansas to San Diego, California, during the Mexican War remains one
Following the destruction of British East India Company tea in Boston Harbor in December 1773, and the heavy-handed response of the British government with the
2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American War, the brief but pivotal 1898 conflict that garnered the United States an overseas empire and solidified
Carl E. “Gene” Snyder created works in a variety of media, including several pieces focusing on Army peacekeeping and humanitarian missions overseas.
The origins of the U.S. Army’s mounted forces date back to 12 December 1776, when the Continental Congress authorized a regiment of cavalry.
An exploration of the 15,000-plus piece Army Museum Enterprise Art Collection, including works by soldier-artists from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Operation DESERT STORM, and recent Artists-in-Residence.
An exploration of the 15,000-plus piece Army Museum Enterprise Art Collection, including works by soldier-artists from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Operation DESERT STORM, and recent Artists-in-Residence.
Since its beginning, the U.S. Army, like all other armies of the world, has relied on animals to perform a variety of tasks throughout its
2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American War, the brief but pivotal 1898 conflict that garnered the United States an overseas empire and solidified
Profiles of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform and their contributions to the Army and the nation.
General Gordon R. Sullivan was a man of action and a soldier devoted to serving his country. His life reflected the values of the American
Joseph Holt was born in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, in 1807. He attended Saint Joseph College and later moved to Louisville where he apprenticed to be
When the Japanese invaded the Philippines in December 1941, Volckmann and his men fought back, and when Bataan fell, Volckmann and a handful of others
Profiles of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform and their contributions to the Army and the nation.
McAuliffe etched his name in U.S. Army lore when he issued a defiant one-word response to a German demand to surrender the American forces holding
General Gordon R. Sullivan was a man of action and a soldier devoted to serving his country. His life reflected the values of the American
Many infantry weapons past and present—automatic rifles, submachine guns, assault rifles, and general purpose machine guns—can be traced directly to World War I.
At the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. Army was ill-prepared for the mechanized, maneuver warfare employed by the German Wehrmacht.
The U.S. Army has a long history of employing animals in various missions. From the oxen-drawn sleds of the Knox Expedition dragging cannon from Fort
The weapons, vehicles, machines, and equipment used by the Army to achieve its missions.
The weapons, vehicles, machines, and equipment used by the Army to achieve its missions.
Emplaced at dozens of fire support bases (FSBs) across South Vietnam, U.S. Army artillery, including 105mm, 155mm, and 8-inch howitzers, along with 175mm guns,
Many infantry weapons past and present—automatic rifles, submachine guns, assault rifles, and general purpose machine guns—can be traced directly to World War I.
Articles on the forts, camps, and other installations that the Army has called home domestically and abroad.
The declaration of war on 6 April 1917 put the training camp idea on hold in favor of actual conscription and mustering of the American
by Terrance McGovern Fort Wool has played an important role in America’s history, yet even the fort’s current existence has faded from America’s memory. Known
Fort Drum, also known as El Fraile Island, was a heavily fortified site situated at the mouth of Manila Bay in the Philippines, due south
Articles on the forts, camps, and other installations that the Army has called home domestically and abroad.
Fort Michie was a U.S. Army coast artillery post located on Great Gull Island, New York, from 1897 to 1948.
The declaration of war on 6 April 1917 put the training camp idea on hold in favor of actual conscription and mustering of the American
The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) was activated on 10 July 1942 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The original War Department order that created the 99th gave
After a series of Union setbacks in the summer of 1861, it became clear that subduing the Confederacy would not be achieved by way of
Constituted on 18 January 1943 in the Army of the United States, the 63d Infantry Division, given the special designation “Blood and Fire,” first saw
Histories of the Army’s divisions, regiments, battalions, and other units that have served the nation in both times of war and peace.
Histories of the Army’s divisions, regiments, battalions, and other units that have served the nation in both times of war and peace.
The 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment, carries on the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) of World War II fame.
The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) was activated on 10 July 1942 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The original War Department order that created the 99th gave
Go out and uncover history around you.
By Matthew J. Seelinger The Beyond the Battle Museum, located in the new Adams County Historical Society building just north of historic downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
Go out and uncover history around you.
Located within the historic Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, Maryland, the Maryland Museum of Military History was founded in 1982 to preserve the history and
By Matthew J. Seelinger The Beyond the Battle Museum, located in the new Adams County Historical Society building just north of historic downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
“Memory Wars is especially relevant to public historians, museum professionals, and others who study, create, and dismantle inaccurate narratives consumed by the public at interpretive
“Michael H. Zang weaves a welcome story of a soldier’s long internment and daily activities in World War II German prisoner of war (POW) camps.”
“Supported by well-done maps, Nelson’s study is a worthwhile addition to an overlooked chapter of the Chancellorsville Campaign.”
Find your next great read or dive further into your newest favorite topic.
Find your next great read or dive further into your newest favorite topic.
“These writings provide a clear and accessible narrative of the ebb and flow of Congressional involvement with the national defense establishment and the corresponding relations
“Memory Wars is especially relevant to public historians, museum professionals, and others who study, create, and dismantle inaccurate narratives consumed by the public at interpretive
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