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Flags from World War I, World War II and the American Civil War

On display at the Charleston Museum's new exhibition, Unfurled, are rare flags from World War I, World War II and the American Civil War.

4 February 2019

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World War I Western Front: General Pershing Pushes for Meuse-Argonne

On Sept. 12, 1918, German positions in the St. Mihiel salient on World War I's Western Front were lit up by a massive barrage, led by General John Pershing.

4 February 2019

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A World War I Retrospective from York University’s History Department

To mark the coming World War I centennial, York University's history department has produced a documentary series available to the public.

4 February 2019

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Tactical Combat Casualty Care: Medical Innovations Spurred by Combat

One positive consequence of war is its tendency to spur medical innovations that eventually make their way into civilian medical practice.

3 February 2019

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Military Myths and Legends: Belisarius

“An obol for Belisarius!” became a catchphase for the shabby treatment governments meted out to their ex-soldiers. But what was the origin of the legend?

3 February 2019

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Sir George Pomeroy Colley’s Failed Boer Wars Campaign

Sir George Pomeroy Colley’s misjudgments at the Battle of Majuba Hill during the Boer Wars cost him his life. However, he was widely known as an intelligent administrator and a talented staff officer.

3 February 2019

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Bicycle Infantry: Still a Tool of Modern Warfare?

The bicycle has long been a popular means of civilian transport, but in the Vietnam War, it was an important tool of war used by the Vietcong.

2 February 2019

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The Start of the Boer Wars

Boers, from the Dutch/German words meaning “farmer,” were a hardy, independent-minded people known for their dislike of governmental influence.

2 February 2019

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The Battle of Tewkesbury: Edward IV and Margaret of Anjou

When King Edward IV left for Coventry following the Battle of Tewkesbury, he no longer had any real rivals to the crown. The battle made him undisputed king.

2 February 2019

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How the Cannon Marked the End of the Knight’s Suit of Armor

By the late 15th century, knights’ suits of armor had reached their pinnacle. But the weapon that would make them obsolete turned out to be the cannon.

2 February 2019

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General Howe and General Burgoyne’s Two-Pronged Attack in 1777

By the beginning of 1777, it had become more apparent to His Majesty’s army that a more coordinated effort would be needed to defeat the American military.

2 February 2019

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1st Infantry Division Museum

The 1st Infantry Division Museum puts visitors into the heart of the action.

28 January 2019

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ESRI Creates Interactive Map of the Battle of Gettysburg

Thanks to a research team from ESRI and their new interactive map, visualizing the Battle of Gettysburg has been made much easier.

26 January 2019

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Facts About the Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was of course a pivotal moment in the American Civil War, and many consider it the Confederate turning point in which Robert E. Lee lost the battle initiative to Ulysses S. Grant. But rumors abound regarding the events, and the facts are sometimes more bizarre than the legends:

26 January 2019

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A Murderous Order at Culp’s Hill

Experienced regimental commanders in the woods near Culp’s Hill took one look at their new orders and shook their heads. It was a death sentence.

26 January 2019

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