An undocumented collection of quotations by Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, German Field Marshall and Chief of Staff for Prussian Army in the nineteenth century. Moltke is credited with being one of the most influential military...

Brief biography of Samuel Dexter from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.

An extensive site with details of the many battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Provides great information on Napoleon's skill as a general. Includes a battle game.

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This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."

Virtual tour of the massacre at Wounded Knee from a museum dedicated to preserving the history of what happened there.

Read the incredible story of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael E. Thornton who saved the life of his commander in Vietnam. Read about his background and story of amazing bravery, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.

Read the incredible story of Lt. Thomas Norris who received the Medal of Honor award for his bravery in Vietnam. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.

This three-part biography of John Philip Sousa, chronicles his life, music, and his famous creation of "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Provides historical photos and an audio version of this beloved marching song. (RealAudio or Wav...

Elected to both the Texas and National Women's Hall of Fame, Oveta Culp Hobby led an accomplished life in politics, in the military, and government. here you can learn about her journey.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and His War Tank, an adventure multi-chapter book from 1918, written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character...

What did the Civil War look like to the soldiers who fought in it? The pictures in this exhibition were drawn by a young Union soldier, Henry Berckhoff, during the war. His drawings allow us to see the Civil War through a soldier's eyes.

An excerpt by Captain Von Richthofen (the Red Baron) from the book "The Red Battle Flyer." Discusses warfare and bomb throwing from his point of view.

This Boise State University site offers a concise description of the Battle of Zama.

If you are interested in the music for the Cakewalk, come check out the Jenkins' Orphanage Band. They played a mix of ragtime and march. Lots of cool photos.

Kids learn about the history of knights from the Middle Ages and Medieval times including military orders, the first knights, and the end of the fighting knight.

A description of Fulton's steamboat and its influence on subsequent military warships. Interesting, anecdotal and well-written. Includes some biographical information. (Text is the actual radio transcript of a syndicated radio broadcast...

This site from the University of Groningen provides a ten page essay on the nature of the American Revolution. Content includes a focus on events which led up to the revolution, and an analysis of the revolution itself.

Before Vietnam became the stage for an American war against international communism, it was a war between France and Indochina. France, concerned about losing their colonial holdings in Indochina and therefore losing international...

Read about the James Wolfe's capture of Quebec in the French and Indian War.

This site from PBS is an excerpt from an 1893 book "Picture Writing of the American Indians" by Garrick Mallery which offers an eyewitness account of the Battle of Little Bighorn by the Lakota Chief Red Horse.

Explore how powerful city-states ruled over the lands during the Maya civilization. This website explores the government and the kings of the Maya.

Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.

Kids learn about the German Shepherd Dog, intelligent working and obedient man's best friend.