War is full of surprises. Sometimes the underdog triumphs against impossible odds, and other times, overwhelming force crumbles into humiliating defeat. Throughout history, certain battles seemed ...

History often turns on seemingly small moments – a chance encounter, a split-second decision, or a forgotten skirmish that changes everything. While most people know about Waterloo and Gettysburg, ...

Colonel Paul Freeman's regiment was exposed and exhausted. Chinese forces were massing nearby. On Feb. 13, 1951, Lieutenant General Edward Almond, X Corps commander, authorized a withdrawal 15 miles ...

The communists had avoided attacking the area in recent months, but they began moving thousands of men to the frontline. Lt. Col. John I. Williamson knew something big was about to happen in the ...

The Recorder is featuring a weekly series every Saturday over the next year on the founding of this nation leading up to the ...

The losses have left the Iraqi military with no offensive capability. BAGHDAD, Iraq— -- The Iraqi military ran out of Hellfire missiles six days ago, and though the U.S. is rushing more missiles ...

BEEKMANTOWN — A memorial ceremony will be held at Culver Hill Historic Park to honor those who fought in the Battle of Culver Hill during the War of 1812. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m on ...