We can learn profound truths about a nation from its military adventures – not just the daring ones, but the bungled ones too. Mavericks, Nick Higham’s stimulating account of British involvement in ...
World War I fighting officially stopped at 11 a.m. on November 11 in 1918. Ceremonies marking the anniversary took place around much of the world, including the Menin Gate at Ypres in Belgium.Soldiers ...
SHEBOYGAN – More than 100 years ago this week, the city held a celebration marking the end of the war that was said to "end all wars." Sheboygan celebrated with gusto. Armistice Day began on the 11th ...
Prologue -- Introduction: Edging toward war -- United States enters the war -- Tools and engines of destruction -- Finding the men and tools -- Training in the United States -- War at sea: The ...