America Has Always Had a Love Affair with Its Service Rifles
A guide to three key iterations of the American service rifle, which include the 1903 Springfield, the M-1 Garand, and the ...
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Caulking the path to progress: Meet Isaac Myers, the man who the sealed the gaps in opportunity for maritime workers
Discover the inspiring story of Isaac Myers, a pioneering Baltimore caulker and advocate for union rights, who fought for fair wages and equal opportunities for Black workers in the 1800s.
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The Railroad Workers Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...
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The hero of the Battle of Great Bridge was a sentry who took on an entire British platoon. He was also a free Black man.
History remembers Flora as the hero of the Battle of Great Bridge. A sentry facing an onslaught of volleys, he fired multiple ...
5 Medical Innovations from the Civil War
Civil War surgeons learned fast. Here are a few of the MacGyver-like medical solutions that have had a lasting impact.
What Really Happened During the Black Hawk Down Incident? Inside the Real-Life Combat Mission Gone Wrong Revisited in Surviving Black Hawk Down
Ridley Scott’s 2001 war film 'Black Hawk Down' told the story of 1993’s deadly Battle of Mogadishu. Here is a look back at ...
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How Women Enlisted as Men to Fight in the Civil War
American women would not be welcome as full-time military members until 1948, but those who really, really wanted to fight ...
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Why was Fort Bragg renamed in 2023? Troubled history explored as Fort Liberty restores name for Ronald L Bragg
Fort Liberty is abandoning its name on Friday and will henceforth be known as Fort Bragg again. However, this time it won't be in honor of Confederate Gen.
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Borno man who fought in America’s Civil War in the 1860s
By Farooq A. KperogiIn the spirit of America’s Black History Month, which is celebrated every February, I am continuing my tradition of writing columns that focus on the unique experiences, trials, ...
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Former North Korean soldiers offer glimpse of life in Kim Jong Un's army
South Korea's military suspects North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces, following reports of heavy casualties among North Korean soldiers due to a lack of ...
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Music During the American Civil War
Civil War (Joan Baez), With Dance Performance By Djassi Johnson and Kevin Boseman (04:23) 3D Preview of Petra by Virtual Wonders (00:40) ...
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3RAR soldiers assist Queensland Police and Emergency services during flood evacuations
Following a request from the Defence Assistance to the Civil ... Army soldiers of 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to support the Queensland Police Service during severe weather ...