The Germans had four years to fortify their conquered northern Atlantic coast, but they had not, as of early 1944, put that time to good use. For three of those years the Western Front was, to … Read the article
Additional Reading:
Eisenhower: A Soldier’s Life by Carlo D’Este
“D’Este’s thorough research and careful analysis show us an Eisenhower feeling his way into command.” —Chicago Tribune
“A distinguished historian of World War II . . . … Read the article
Memorial Day Speeches, Proclamations and Statements reflect the changing course of history. A few quotes are listed below, under links to the full speech, proclamation or statement.
Memorial Day, 1914: President Woodrow Wilson
“We admire physical courage, … Read the article
Even before the siege of Vicksburg commenced, food was a problem in the city. Confederate soldiers engaged in “the customary pilfering—fruits, vegetables, chickens, and livestock disappeared; troops drained the city of supplies, created shortages, and sent … Read the article
When the U. S. Navy sends their elite, they send the SEALs. When the SEALs send their elite, they send SEAL Team Six, the navy’s equivalent to the army’s Delta Force—tasked with counterterrorism … Read the article
Following the war’s close in 1918, there had developed a widespread feeling that a bonus of some nature should be granted to the ex-servicemen. By the time the matter reached the front burners in Congress in … Read the article
You see them in long-range photos on the evening news and old black-and white pictures in books about Vietnam. They are iconic; the woman in a black dress, her heels sinking into the dirt that always seems … Read the article
April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia. This followed the Union’s shattering of the Confederate forces during the April 6, 1865 Battle … Read the article
By Stephen R. Brown
The bull Inter Caetera and several other bulls from the same era form the basis of the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal. The treaty was, among other things, a catalyst in the development … Read the article
WWII-era Okinawa Videos (Credit: PublicResource.org)
CALLIE OETTINGER was Command Posts’ first managing editor. Her interest in military history, policy and fiction took root when she was a kid, traveling and living the life … Read the article
