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George Washington’s Heroism at Valley Forge
by Tom Clavin
Some people think there was a Battle of Valley Forge. There could well…
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A Clue to a Secret Love of George Washington
by Mary Calvi
Those who read Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, No. 550, in March of 1896,…
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The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as…
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The Brutal Struggle for American Independence
by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
by Bill O'Reilly Valley Forge, Pennsylvania February 16, 1778 Mid-morning George Washington’s army is desperate. It…
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How General George Washington Spies Defeated the British
by John A. Nagy General George Washington was always concerned about spies. They were a constant…
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Battle of Bladensburg, August 24, 1814
Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab American Battles and Campaigns - Battle of Bladensburg,…
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Battle of Trenton, 26 December 1776
Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab American Battles and Campaigns - The Battle of…
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Tanaghrisson the Soldiers of the American Revolution
by Jack Kelly Excerpts from Chapters 1 & 2 Tanaghrisson Silence. Rain spat cold on the…
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December 1776: Victory or Death
By Gerald M. Carbone General John Sullivan took command of Lee’s Troops outside Morristown, and within…
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British Surrender: George Washington’s Diary and the Articles of Capitulation
By Callie Oettinger George Washington’s October 12 to November 5, 1781, diary entries are windows opening…
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The Wreck of USS Monitor
by David Gibbins
Almost half of the ships that I cover in my book, A History…
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America’s Most Clandestine Military Unit
Adam Gamal (a pseudonym created to keep his family safe from harm) served in the most…
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Feathered Fighters
by Tom Clavin
67 years ago, the U.S. Army Pigeon Service closed. You might think that…
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7 Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month
This Women’s History Month, we bring you seven titles highlighting the amazing feats of women, whether…
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Good With a Gun
by Tom Clavin
In the following excerpt from Follow Me to Hell, Tom Clavin introduces John…
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When Fascists Roamed America’s Cities
by Thomas Mullen
When we think about the World War II years, we tend to visualize…
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The Mayor and the Nazis
by Terry Golway
As hard as it is to imagine, there was a time in the…
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The First Shots of the Revolution
by Jack Kelly
In the following excerpt from God Save Benedict Arnold , the first shots of…
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