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Labor Militancy and the Rise of American Power in the 1930s

In the chaotic 1930s, as tensions all around were mounting and the world hurtled towards war, America itself was in crisis. The Great Depression...

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Operation Gomorrah: The Air Raid That Created the First Firestorm

During the interwar years, war strategists started throwing around a wild and discomfiting thought: rather than bogging down armies in brutal trench fighting, why...

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WWII’s Operation Husky: Breaking Ground in Amphibious Warfare

When Allied forces landed on the beaches of Sicily in July 1943, they weren’t just starting another offensive—they were rewriting the rules of modern...

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The Battle of the Bulge’s Secret Plot: Operation Greif Uncovered

During the bitter winter of 1944, as Allied forces closed in on Germany, Adolf Hitler ordered a last-ditch counterattack in the Ardennes. This risky...

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The Legacy and Evolution of Military Working Dogs

For as long as men have waged wars, dogs have walked with them, not just as companions, but as soldiers themselves. Their roles have...

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Top 8 Medal of Honor Recipients from Diverse Backgrounds

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military. Many of its recipients were American-born and raised, but a...

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How Faith Shaped 8 Brave Moments in U.S. Military History

When most folks hear about battlefield heroics, they think about moments of intense fighting—troops charging, defending a line, or making bold rescues in the...

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The Tragedy and Heroism of Poland in WWII

Poland's experience in World War II is among the most sorrowful and strongest in contemporary history. Poland was the initial victim of an international...

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