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Close-up of the artillery battlefield protecting Ham Rong bridge more than half a century ago
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (366+ words) Thanh Hoa - Currently, the artillery position on Hill C4 is still protected and preserved intact, becoming a tourist attraction for people and tourists. C4 hill battlefield located on Dragon Mountain (Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa province). More than half a century ago,…...
Where Did the Arrows Come From in the Open Steppe? The Secret Behind Genghis Khan's Army
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (163+ words) The Mongols not only carried arrows. They also treated them as something too valuable to waste. This quick read presents a collection of fun facts, trivia, and historical events from the year 1885. Discover the year's top news stories, most influential…...
A B-52 Bomber Pilot Was Told Not to Exceed 45 Degrees. He Did 90. His Commander Watched the First Time and Said Nothing. The Second Time, Everyone Died.
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (1164+ words) This one is ranked #1 due to the sheer number of lives lost, i. e. , an entire 9-man crew. " The command pilot reduced engine power, but he overcompensated, causing all eight engines to flame out. Due to a loss of speed, the aircraft…...
Veteran's Stories: Lehi's Jim Slade helped when he could and saw tragedy in Vietnam
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (215+ words) Jim Slade of Lehi holds a captured Chinese-made rifle he brought home from Vietnam. Americans everywhere owe an enormous debt to the men and women who fought for their country. To remember these brave individuals, the Daily Herald is pleased…...
France Awards World War II 'Ball Turret Gunner,' Age 100, Its Highest Honor
1+ day, 48+ min ago (476+ words) A 100-year-old World War II veteran from South Carolina was awarded France's highest decoration for his service protecting European allies during the war. French Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonqueres awarded Staff Sgt. Bruce Cook the "National Order of the French Legion…...
Napoleon's True Genius Wasn't on the Battlefield
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (1071+ words) The year is 1799. France is a corpse. Into this vacuum steps a 30-year-old general named Napoleon Bonaparte. History remembers him for the cannon fire, the cavalry charges, and the sprawling map of his empire. But his most enduring legacy wasn't…...
Cover - Jun 02, 1941, Vol. XXXVII, No. 22 - The Vault
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (26+ words) TIME'Time Magazine June 2, 1941 | Vol. XXXVII No. 22 June 2, 1941 |Vol. XXXVII No. 22...
5 National Monuments Considered Offensive to Native Americans
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (370+ words) Across the United States, several national monuments and memorials have become flashpoints for controversy'not only because of who or what they honor, but because of where they stand. For many Native American communities, these sites represent painful histories, broken treaties,…...
Cover - May 22, 1944, Vol. XLIII, No. 21 - The Vault
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (26+ words) TIME'Time Magazine May 22, 1944 | Vol. XLIII No. 21 May 22, 1944 |Vol. XLIII No. 21...