Volume 4, No. 4
Cover: Horse Guards at Eylau by Jean-Baptiste Edouard. Courtesy of The Bridgeman Art Library.
February 2003
Military Heritage
Following the French Army’s brilliant victories at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstadt on October 14, 1806, the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte subsequently launched his Grande Armée in a devastating pursuit of the remnants of the Prussian Army. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage
In ad 305, there occurred an event unprecedented in the history of the Roman Empire. Emperor Diocletian voluntarily abdicated to live the simple life of a farmer on his country estate. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage
When they invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, the Germans were confident of a swift victory over the Russian untermenschen (subhumans). Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage
War produces casualties … and captives. Much “war art” concerns itself with the heroics and clash of battle, the sway of forces, and the turns of history. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage
The road that stretched through the pine and palmetto woodlands of central Florida was void of the usual animal chitter-chatter on the cool morning of December 28, 1835. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage
During the evening of September 20,1863, the following message reached Washington and was given to the president of the United States: “We have met with a serious disaster; extent not yet ascertained. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Editorial
History is as solid as bricks. Things happened and they can’t be changed. But they can be seen with a fresh eye, or they can be noted for effects not apparent at the time. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage
Dear Editor:
What an absolute delight to read James K. Swisher’s article, “Duel in the Backwoods” (December 2002), about the Battle of Cowpens and General Daniel Morgan’s superb generalship and guiding hand during this battle. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Soldiers
Resembling a “collection of bamboo poles more or less indefinitely attached to a gasoline engine,” the U.S. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Weapons
Sixty-four-year-old Robert Stubbs slowly walked across the playing field of the Staveley Road School in the West London suburb of Chiswick. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Intelligence
The American Revolution was a proving ground for American spy operations. General George Washington’s use of deception, covert activities, secret inks, and informers was a model for future spymasters. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Militaria
Fifty years have gone by since the inception of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor at Fort Knox, Ky., Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Books
Trench warfare on the Western Front during World War I was generally static, stultifying, and unimaginative. Read more
February 2003
Military Heritage, Games
By Eric T. Baker
Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific is new from Matrix Games. Together with legendary game designer Gary Grigsby, Joel Billings and Keith Brors of 2by3Games have created an operational campaign game of the South Pacific during World War II. Read more
