Caesar’s route south from Ravenna in 49 BC (drawn by Cristiano64 via Wikimedia) Odds are you have heard the phrase…
Category: Military History
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Following the defeat of Germany at the end of World War ll, the city of Berlin became divided. The Soviets…
World War I Submarine Discovered
It has been over 103 years since Australia’s first submarine was lost during World War I. This long sought for…
World War I Facts
World War 1 began on July 28, 1914 and lasted until November 11, 1918. Differences in foreign policies were to…
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 support for Austria against Serbia…
North Korean Victory Day Parade Marks 60th Anniversary
Many remember, what is sometimes called the “Forgotten War” , that ended sixty years ago on July 27, 1953. It would…
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln delivered, on November 19, 1863, a military dedication during the American Civil War. His dedication at a military…
First Veterans Day Proclamation
On October 8th, 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation. It was on June 4, 1926, that…
Veterans Affairs Goal of Updating IT Infrastructures
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs’, Eric. K. Shinseki, message for Veterans Day 2012 can be viewed on the VA website. In…
History of VA Home Loan Program
On October 26, 2012 the 20 Millionth VA Home Loan was purchased by the spouse of an Iraq War Veteran…
