Profiles of Great Americans: Dwight Eisenhower

1 Dec

The word “leadership” brings to mind a strong and assertive image of power and direction. Time and time again, throughout history, leaders have taken charge and made names for themselves. We hail people like Julius Ceasar, Napoleon and Genghis Khan … Read More »

The Scramble For Empire

24 Nov

Humanity has long been obsessed with empire-building. From the ancient Mesopotamian kingdoms to Rome to the dominions of Great Britain, man’s ambition to control vast swaths of territory has seemed so strong that it can not be conquered. Since the … Read More »

America and the Aftermath of World War I

18 Aug

The United States joined the fight against Germany in World War I in 1917, about three years after the war began in Europe. For the majority of the war, President Wilson’s opinion (and one shared by many Americans) was that … Read More »

D-Day: Dedication and Providence

6 Jun

Seventy years ago today, Allied forces from the United States, Great Britain, Canada and various other parts of the globe, embarked on the largest military invasion in history: D-Day. Germany had overtaken Europe four years prior, but now the tide … Read More »

Epic American Battles: France, 1944

10 Mar

In the spring of 1940 a shadow began its descent on Europe. Hitler had commanded his armies to move into Poland in September, 1939. France and Great Britain had declared war on Germany to protect Poland’s freedom and national sovereignty. … Read More »

“Peace In Our Time?”

3 Mar

One of the most foundational causes of World War II was the German occupation of Czechoslovakia. The occupation was a result of Hitler’s aggression and the passive compromise of the Western Allies (namely Great Britain and France). Hitler claimed the … Read More »