An assortment of articles covering a wide range of topics, from the Revolutionary War to the War of Terror.
Their sacrifices not only shaped the outcome of one of World War II’s most pivotal battles but also cemented their legacy as one of the
Any study of the airborne forces of World War II without . . . glider/glider pilot support is incomplete.
The capture of Echternach was quickly forgotten, though not to the men of the 5th Infantry Division who fought so hard in terrible conditions to
An assortment of articles covering a wide range of topics, from the Revolutionary War to the War of Terror.
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
Their sacrifices not only shaped the outcome of one of World War II’s most pivotal battles but also cemented their legacy as one of the
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.
The Army organized a total of nine CATs. Each team typically had five soldier-artists, plus a supervisor. Each CAT would spend sixty days in Vietnam
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.
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.
Profiles of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform and their contributions to the Army and the nation.
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
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on 11 October 1928, Robinson grew up in a close-knit family. His father, who had been a soldier in France
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
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 Army’s specifications for the Pershing were stringent. For maximum mobility, the Pershing was to weigh no more than 10,000 pounds and include two stages.
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.
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.
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
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Go out and uncover history around you.
“Earl Hess makes yet another valuable contribution to scholarship on the struggle for Atlanta, the commanders who shaped its course, and Civil War military history
“George Washington’s Momentous Year is a detailed and fascinating look at the oft-neglected but crucial disciplines of command, control, and logistics.”
“Urban Battlefields serves as a timely reminder that war is by nature a human endeavor where technology, no matter how sophisticated, serves as the means,
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.
“The Savage Storm will interest readers who wish to read about the key battles of the Italian Campaign. The book is not for the faint-hearted.
“Earl Hess makes yet another valuable contribution to scholarship on the struggle for Atlanta, the commanders who shaped its course, and Civil War military history
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