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Biographies, war histories, and more!
Day of Infamy: Inside the Destruction of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor
Historian Walter Lord recounts the bombing of major U.S. battleships and the heroics of the men on board.
Why the Kentucky Militia Was Most Feared by America's Enemies
During the War of 1812, no one wanted to come face-to-face with the Kentuckians.
The Best History Book Deals of the Month
Biographies, war histories, and more!
5 Dumb Military Tactics That Actually Worked
Not every method can be a stroke of genius.
A Soldier’s Story: 12 War Books Told by Those Who Were There
We’re honoring America’s heroes with books that reveal what it's like to be in war.
The First Aerial Bombing Run Was Made by the Italian Army
Bombing by balloon had been outlawed by the Hague Convention of 1899, but Italian forces found a workaround.
A Sixth Grade History Project Exonerated the Captain of the USS Indianapolis
Court-martialed after the sinking of the cruiser, Captain McVay's innocence was proven by Hunter Scott in 1996.
8 Essential Texts About Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars
Dive into some of history's greatest battles and the life of one its most famous generals.
The Romanov Family Beyond the Royal Tragedy: 7 Facts You May Not Know
The Romanovs' historical relevance goes far beyond a midnight execution.
