Without the French, America may have never won the Revolutionary War. At that time, it was … France’s Beneficial Assistance to America in the Revolutionary WarRead more
Wars
Battles That Made History: The Siege of Yorktown
Last time on Battles that Made History, we talked about the legendary Battle of the 300, commonly … Battles That Made History: The Siege of YorktownRead more
American History: Iconic Images You Will Never Forget
There is an old Neil Young song that has a line that says “rust never sleeps.” … American History: Iconic Images You Will Never ForgetRead more
The Life of Revolutionary British General Sir Henry Clinton
General Sir Henry Clinton was a British General during the American Revolutionary War. After arriving in … The Life of Revolutionary British General Sir Henry ClintonRead more
Florence Nightingale: “The Lady with the Lamp”
Florence Nightingale was an English nurse known for her work during the Crimean war. Every night, … Florence Nightingale: “The Lady with the Lamp”Read more
Robert E. Lee: Famous Confederate Army General
Robert E. Lee was the general of the Confederate Army during the infamous American Civil War. … Robert E. Lee: Famous Confederate Army GeneralRead more
The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison Ship
During the American Revolutionary War, the HMS Jersey, or “Hell” as many called it, was used … The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison ShipRead more
Henry Knox: First American Secretary of War
General Henry Knox was a close friend of George Washington’s, and the first Secretary of War. … Henry Knox: First American Secretary of WarRead more
The Successful Revolutionary Culper Spy Ring
Culper Ring was a spy ring that General George Washington had ordered Major Benjamin Tallmadge to … The Successful Revolutionary Culper Spy RingRead more
Battles That Made History: The 300 at Thermopylae
In 480 BC, during what is called the Second Greco-Persian War, King Xerxes of Persia sent … Battles That Made History: The 300 at ThermopylaeRead more