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Why the Army’s longest battle ever involved multiple cease-fires
Hürtgen Forest “was a hell of an eerie place to fight.”
6 songs that will always remind America of the Vietnam War
Even the kids know what number one on this list is.
The Marquis de Lafayette’s Paris gravesite is filled with dirt from Massachusetts
The “Hero of Two Worlds” is buried in soil from both.
A Medal of Honor recipient explains what being an American means
“I know the price of freedom. I know what I have to hold in my hands.”
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The fascinating history of the military duffel bags we know and love
An ode to the olive drab bag.
Why the CIA once bought up the world’s supply of LSD during the Cold War
In 1953, $240,000 could buy a whole lot of acid.
James Bond’s longest-running ‘Q’ survived 5 excruciating years as a POW
In real life, Desmond Llewelyn was admittedly all thumbs around gadgets.
How an American Nazi became the World War II propagandist ‘Lord Haw-Haw’
New York-born fascist William Joyce developed a following in the millions.
A former soldier with a TBI found his purpose in helping other veterans
Wounded warrior Ben Heck’s message to other veterans: “Don’t stop.”
Green Beret ‘Hatchet Forces’ terrorized the communists during the Vietnam War
“We were, in effect, spies.”
Celebrate America’s 250th with a real Revolutionary War cocktail
It’s a good thing Ethan Allen was mixing rum and apple cider.
9 reasons why the 1911 should be America’s national weapon
There’s a reason some U.S. troops still carry a 1911.
SFC’s Chloe Turner on why sport fishing is reeling in veterans
Sport fishing crews work as a unit. No one wins alone.
‘The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower’ reveals the true, sometimes surprising history of Sparta
Spartans were both brutal and… progressive?
‘Jimmy’ celebrates World War II hero Jimmy Stewart for America’s 250th with a new trailer
“It’s a Wonderful Life” wouldn’t be as poignant without World War II.
Graphic novel spotlights the covert dealings that helped win the American Revolution
“Liberty!” puts words and pictures to the illicit arms shipments that helped America become a country.
How the US protected ‘utterly irreplaceable’ documents during World War II
The Declaration of Independence and Constitution were stored with all the gold at Fort Knox.
Wanna make movies? Here’s a way to start for a dollar.
Film Independent is offering $1 memberships for veterans.
The Pilgrims only stopped at Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer
Sadly, they would not be able to Tap the Rockies for another 250 years.
JFK’s words of wisdom to the military leaders of tomorrow
“You will need to understand the importance of military power and also the limits of military power.”
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