When history books tell the story of World War II, the spotlight often falls on the soldiers who stormed beaches, the generals who commanded armies, and the political leaders who shaped global strategy. But sometimes, victory hinges not just on the bravery of men in uniform or the genius of …
Discover the story of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the largest and deadliest U.S. Army battle of WWI, and how it helped bring an end to the Great War.
In the autumn of 1944, with the fields of France behind them and the Rhine still far ahead, American soldiers stood at the edge of something they’d never faced before: the German homeland. For months, they had fought through hedgerows, farmlands, and ruined villages, liberating territory from Nazi occupation. But …
On the morning of March 23, 1951, the skies over Korea roared with the sound of C-119 Flying Boxcars and C-46 Commandos. The drop zone: a muddy expanse near Munsan-ni, just north of Seoul. The mission: cut off retreating Chinese and North Korean forces before they could regroup. Nearly 3,500 …
The Battle of San Juan Hill, fought on July 1, 1898, was the climactic land engagement of the Spanish–American War and one of the most defining moments in the emergence of the United States as a major military and imperial power. Taking place on the island of Cuba, then a …
Introduction The Battle of Hürtgen Forest, fought between September 1944 and February 1945, remains one of the most brutal and strategically complex campaigns of World War II. Located on the German-Belgian border, the Hürtgen Forest saw Allied forces face some of their toughest challenges as they attempted to breach Germany’s …
Before we dive into the history of Operation Torch, take a minute to check out the book I’ve written about this subject: Introduction to Operation Torch Operation Torch, launched on November 8, 1942, marked the Allies’ first major offensive into Axis-held territory in the North African theatre of World War …
Please take a minute to check out the book I’ve written about the Korean War. Introduction The Yalu River Campaign was a critical and transformative episode of the Korean War. As United Nations (UN) forces, led by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, pushed north in hopes of a unified Korea, they …
