Military Heritage February 2002
The Battle of Tupelo, June – July 1864
By Edward Holub and John Marchetti
“For God’s sake, if Mr. Forrest will let me alone, I will let him alone. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
Who Won the Battle of Verdun, WWI’s “Operation Judgment”
By O’Brien BrowneOperation Gericht—which means “judgment” or “tribunal”—was the German offensive of the Battle of Verdun. The operation was the brainchild of Erich von Falkenhayn, chief of the German general staff as the year 1915 was coming to a close. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
The Brooklyn Campaign: The Battle of Long Island
By James E. HeldFor General Washington and his Continental Army the situation had become desperate. The ink had hardly dried on the Declaration of Independence when 30 British warships and 400 transports under Admiral Lord Richard Howe sailed unchallenged past the Sandy Hook lighthouse to the Tory stronghold of Staten Island. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
The Venerable General Matthew B. Ridgway
by R. Manning AncellSiren wailing, the jeep propelling Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker headed north from Walker’s tactical command post in Seoul. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
The Battle of Cunaxa and the March of the 10,000
By Eric NiderostAround 10 am on the morning of September 3, 401 bc Cyrus the Younger’s army was approaching the Babylonian village of Cunaxa, a tiny settlement not far from the Euphrates River. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
Ian Fleming: Biography of the Man Behind James Bond
By Peter KrosIan Fleming’s biography would certainly include creating the famous British spy James Bond, but the author also led a secret life of his own. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
The Frigate Sailing Ship: Pride of The British Royal Navy
By John D. GreshamLooking back on the age of fighting sail, a common image is that of battles between huge ships of the line, led by such famous admirals as Nelson and Collingwood. Read more
Military Heritage February 2002
Hoplites vs. Persians: Who Won the Battle of Cunaxa?
by Eric NiderostThe Greek hoplite of 401 bc was the most formidable fighting soldier of his day. Every soldier was protected by his panoply, which consisted of his shield, helmet, sword, spear, and greaves (leg guards). Read more
