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Bastogne Must Fall

By Mike Phifer

In the early morning of December 16, 1944, 80-man German shock companies from the 5th Panzer Army slipped toward the American lines in the Ardennes region under the cover of heavy fog. Read more

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Manassas Battlefield Park: Illuminating the Outset of the Civil War

by William E. Welsh

The first thing that strikes a visitor to Henry Hill at Manassas National Battlefield Park is the spectacular view. Read more

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American Civil War Timeline – 1862: Chipping Away at the South

By William E. Welsh

In 1862, Confederate forces in Virginia were enjoying a number of campaign successes, but the decisive advantage in naval power enjoyed by the Union enabled it to advance down the Mississippi, capture river forts, and conduct many coastal attacks. Read more

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William B. Hazen: The “Best-Hated Man” of the American Civil War

Quarreling With Every Officer… Even The President

In the course of his 30-year military career, Hazen managed to quarrel with various superior officers, up to and including the president of the United States. Read more