When Jack Farrell, Jr., a member of the Boston College Class of 1944, left the United States to fight in World War II, he did not return home alive. First listed as missing in action, he was ...

In the ancient world, the Romans were able to terrify foes on the battlefield with their advanced weaponry, machines, and ...

As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why.

A reenactment of a Civil War gathering of ... Illinois Infantry fought under Grant in some of the major battles of the Civil War, including the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg.

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