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Woman Killed In Action

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Caryn

Jemima Warner was a camp follower with the Continental Army in the early days of the American Revolutionary War. According to the Women’s Memorial in Washington, DC, she’s considered the first American “military woman killed in action” and quite likely … Continue reading →

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The Quartering Act

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Caryn

On May 15, 1765, Parliament passed the Quartering Act, setting out where and how British soldiers would be housed in the American colonies. The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to provide housing for British soldiers in barracks supplied … Continue reading →

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Fight For The Right

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Caryn

In 1907, France saw one of its most unusual strikes. In fact, this strike would seem unusual anywhere in the world. While better wages and working conditions were on the table as usual, this protest had an unexpected twist. The … Continue reading →

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A Desperate Run For Freedom

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Caryn

On January 22, 1879, American soldiers chased Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife and his people as they made a desperate run for freedom. The clash ended in a devastating defeat for Dull Knife and his band, as the soldiers brought the … Continue reading →

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Dodging Bullets

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Caryn

As the men, who were in reality not much more than boys, sat in the LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle and Personnel) looking toward the beach, they knew that they had just one objective…get to that beach and start fighting. Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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Black Monday Hail

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Caryn

On what became known as “Black Monday” in 1360, a hailstorm hit Chartres, France, and killed an estimated 1,000 English soldiers in Chartres, France. The storm and the devastation it caused would go on to play a part in the … Continue reading →

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Kaiserschlacht

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Caryn

A series of German attacks along the Western Front during the First World War, beginning on March 21, 1918, known as the German Spring offensive, was also known as the Ludendorff offensive or Kaiserschlacht, which translates to Kaiser’s Battle. When … Continue reading →

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Some Gave All

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Caryn

Memorial Day is a different kind of day, because it is not a holiday of celebration, but rather a day remembrance. We cannot celebrate this day, because it is about honoring those soldiers who went to war and didn’t make it back. It was the ultimate sacrifice. As the saying goes concerning soldiers, Continue reading →

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Display Of Stupidity

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Caryn

If you have ever wondered about the stupid things people can do, consider this. Most people have heard about the Redwoods in California. Trees just seem to grow much bigger in California, and if you have ever toured the Redwood National and State Parks, you will know what I mean. Continue reading →

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Exactly What Hitler Wanted

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Caryn

Adolf Hitler was quite possibly one of the most insane people of all time, but apparently much of the hateful things he did were actually done under the influence of Opioids and Meth. Does that excuse his behavior? Absolutely not. Even on opioids and meth, Continue reading →

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