The Rubicon: Both an actual event and also an often used metaphor
Caesar’s route south from Ravenna in 49 BC (drawn by Cristiano64 via Wikimedia) Odds are…
Category: Military History
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Following the defeat of Germany at the end of World War ll, the city of…
World War I Submarine Discovered
It has been over 103 years since Australia’s first submarine was lost during World War…
World War I Facts
World War 1 began on July 28, 1914 and lasted until November 11, 1918. Differences…
How World War One Started and the Timeline That Followed
1914 June 28th Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo July 5th Kaiser William II promised German…
North Korean Victory Day Parade Marks 60th Anniversary
Many remember, what is sometimes called the “Forgotten War” , that ended sixty years ago on…
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln delivered, on November 19, 1863, a military dedication during the American Civil…
First Veterans Day Proclamation
On October 8th, 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation. It was…
Veterans Affairs Goal of Updating IT Infrastructures
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs’, Eric. K. Shinseki, message for Veterans Day 2012 can be viewed…
History of VA Home Loan Program
On October 26, 2012 the 20 Millionth VA Home Loan was purchased by the spouse…