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This Day In History: The Union was Victorious At the Battle of Cane Hill (1863)
On this day in 1862, the Battle of Cane Hill, was fought between Union and Confederate troops in Washington County,…
This Day In History: The Chinese Are On The Offensive In Korea (1950)
On this date in history, the Chinese launched a massive operation in Korea that changed the direction of the war.…
Seven American Generals Who Shaped How We Wage War
Winning wars requires more than just an army; it requires military tactics and strategy. Planning an offense or a defense…
This Day In History: Infamous Confederate Raider Escapes From An Ohion Prison (1863)
On this day in 1863, a notorious Confederate guerrilla leader John Hunt Morgan and several of his men break out…
This Day In History: The US Chief Of Staff Warns Of A Surprise Japanese Attack (1941)
On this day in 1941, the U.S. chief of naval operations informed several admirals that he believed that the Japanese…
This Day In History: Mishima Commits Suicide After A Failed Coup in Japan (1970)
On this day in 1970, one of the most famous Japanese writers of the 20th century commits suicide. He committed…
This Day In History: The Germans Surrender In Africa (1918)
On this day in 1918, a fortnight after the end of the war on the Western Front, the Imperial German…
And The South Rose: 4 Hypothetical Scenarios if the Confederacy Won the Civil War
As much fun as it is to discuss historical facts, it is arguably more fun to imagine different hypothetical outcomes.…
This Day In History: US B-29s Bomb Tokyo (1944)
On this day in 1944, the US air force launched a massive bombing raid on the Japanese Capital, Tokyo. It…
This Day In History: Jack Ruby Kills Lee Harvey Oswald (1963)
On this day in 1963, the alleged assassin of President Kennedy is gunned down as he leaves a Dallas Police…
This Day In History: The Great Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant Died (1807)
On this day in 1807, the Mohawk chief Thayendanegea, died in his adopted home in Canada. He was better known…
This Day In History: The Battle of Ctesphion Rages (1915).
This day in 1915 the Battle of Ctesiphon enters its second day. The battle was fought between a British army,…
This Day In History: The Governor of Colorado Send The Militia Into Cripple Creek (1903)
On this day in the Old West, the Colorado governor sends in the state militia to a mining town in…
This Day In History: President Regan Orders The CIA To Set Up The Contras (1981)
On this day, in President Ronald Reagan in 1981 signs a document, known as, National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17).…