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Civil War Revolvers: The British Wheelguns Used in America’s Fight

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Billinghurst-Requa Battery Gun: The First Machine Gun

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Porter Turret Rifle: The Most Interesting, Flawed Civil War Gun

Ultimately, Thaddeus Lowe was successful in convincing President Lincoln that hot air balloons could be used as aerial spies in the Civil War.

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Battledress Evolution: Combat Uniforms of the US Army

Civil War, Vietnam War Soldiers To Receive Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama to award three soldiers with the Medal of Honor for actions during Civil and Vietnam Wars at Sept. 15 ceremony.

620,000 Trees Being Planted For Fallen Civil War Soldiers

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership's Living Legacy Project will have 620,000 trees dedicated or planted in honor of fallen Civil War soldiers.

Syrian Question Begs Serious Answers

The effort to respond to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria has many asking why the world never saw fit to get involved earlier in the civil war. Well…

Tide Appears to Have Turned in Syria, as Rebels Turn on Each Other

At one point, Syria's regime change appeared to be a foregone conclusion, but not so fast. Disjointed rebel factions coupled by international waffling has led to a dramatic reversal. In…

Iraq Violence Kills 9

Violence in Iraq is now at its deadliest level in half a decade, raising fears the country is returning to the widespread bloodshed that pushed the country to the edge…

Gettysburg Reenactment Marks 150th Anniversary

Sweat soaking their wool uniforms, the Union and Confederate soldiers met near the stone wall to exchange handshakes, pleasantries and even a few jokes. On this warm, sticky Sunday afternoon,…

Syrian War Dead Reportedly Surpasses 100,000

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which is based in the UK and relies on a network of activist on the ground in Syria for its information, has put the…

American Woman Nicole Mansfield Killed in Syria

An American female by the name of Nicole Lynn Mansfield has been killed fighting in Syria. Mansfield, originally from Flint, MI, is a Muslim convert who traveled to the war-torn…

McCain Sneaks Into Syria to Meet With Rebel Factions

Republican Senator John McCain, who has gone on record in support of arming Syrian rebel factions, made a surprise visit the Middle Eastern country that is embroiled in a brutal…

Syrian Fighting Continues to Spread into Lebanon

Fears of a Middle Eastern powder keg continue to grow as fighting intensifies in the Syrian Civil War, drawing in combatants from neighboring states. Lebanese supporters and opponents of Syrian…

The LeMat Carbine is the rarest of all Civil War-era LeMat models. Most were produced close to the end of the war, and very few saw actual battlefield use. This authentic reproduction was handcrafted by Jay Strite of Kirst & Strite using a Pietta LeMat Cavalry model revolver as a base.

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Long before lever actions, Sam Colt’s revolving rifles were the go-to battle sure-shots!

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Civil War

Civil War Revolvers: The British Wheelguns Used in America’s Fight

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Billinghurst-Requa Battery Gun: The First Machine Gun

Porter Turret Rifle: The Most Interesting, Flawed Civil War Gun

Spec Ops History: Early Hot Air Balloons in the Civil War

Battledress Evolution: Combat Uniforms of the US Army

Civil War, Vietnam War Soldiers To Receive Medal of Honor

620,000 Trees Being Planted For Fallen Civil War Soldiers

Syrian Question Begs Serious Answers

Tide Appears to Have Turned in Syria, as Rebels Turn on Each Other

Iraq Violence Kills 9

Gettysburg Reenactment Marks 150th Anniversary

Syrian War Dead Reportedly Surpasses 100,000

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McCain Sneaks Into Syria to Meet With Rebel Factions

Syrian Fighting Continues to Spread into Lebanon

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Civil War

Civil War Revolvers: The British Wheelguns Used in America’s Fight

New Militaria & Firearms Auction: John Wayne’s Revolvers, Hitler’s Desk

Billinghurst-Requa Battery Gun: The First Machine Gun

Porter Turret Rifle: The Most Interesting, Flawed Civil War Gun

Spec Ops History: Early Hot Air Balloons in the Civil War

Battledress Evolution: Combat Uniforms of the US Army

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Civil War, Vietnam War Soldiers To Receive Medal of Honor

620,000 Trees Being Planted For Fallen Civil War Soldiers

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Syrian Question Begs Serious Answers

Tide Appears to Have Turned in Syria, as Rebels Turn on Each Other

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Iraq Violence Kills 9

Gettysburg Reenactment Marks 150th Anniversary

Syrian War Dead Reportedly Surpasses 100,000

American Woman Nicole Mansfield Killed in Syria

McCain Sneaks Into Syria to Meet With Rebel Factions

Syrian Fighting Continues to Spread into Lebanon

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