BG James Gavin’s leadership, both in planning and execution, was a significant factor in the success of the 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden and his successful leaders...
How do you get an enemy that has irretrievably lost World War II to surrender? Seventy years later President Harry S. Truman’s fateful decision is still bitterly debated.
http://armchairgeneral.com/harry-truman-and-the-atomic-bombing-of-japan.htm
A photo that appears to be of two GIs in combat during WWII was actually taken much more recently.
http://armchairgeneral.com/fake-photo-of-wwii-soldiers-in-combat.htm
On the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, one of history's greatest battles, Armchair General presents a summary, analysis and assessment.
Napoleon faced many enemies; Wellington learned to fight one enemy well.
Colonel (RET) Jerry D. Morelock, Ph.D., examines the strategies and tactics that comprised what we call Napoleonic warfare, including French cavalry vs. British squares.
http://armchairgeneral.com/napoleonic-warfare-its-strategy-and-tactics.htm
Memorial Day in the United States officially began as Decoration Day following the Civil War. A short history of the Memorial Day observance.
Ralph Peters concludes his 3-part series of insights on the Civil War with a look at three Confederate generals: Robert E. Lee, Jubal Early, and Wade Hampton.
http://armchairgeneral.com/ralph-peters-civil-war-insights-part-3.htm
Part 2 of a 3-part series of analyst and author Ralph Peter's insights into the Civil War
http://armchairgeneral.com/ralph-peters-civil-war-insights-part-2.htm
Acclaimed strategist and best-selling author Ralph Peters examines America’s Civil War. Part 1 of 3 includes the skill & endurance of Johnny Reb, the meaning of the Confederate battle flag...
http://armchairgeneral.com/ralph-peters-civil-war-insights-part-1.htm