Somewhat over twenty-three years ago, one of the strangest games in baseball history occurred. A man … Perhaps the Biggest “Shaft Job” in Baseball HistoryRead more
Historical
“Houston, uh . . . Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”
I heard those words forty-four years ago today. The memory of hearing them still gives me … “Houston, uh . . . Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”Read more
Bastille Day
Yes, this is the day that those people in France celebrate the fall of the infamous … Bastille DayRead more
Perhaps “The Greatest Hero America Never Knew”
COL Robert L. Howard, US ArmyJuly 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009 Ask many Americans who … Perhaps “The Greatest Hero America Never Knew”Read more
TSO in the 1st Virginia Cav
As you probably know, TSO joined up with the 1st Virginia Cav last week and fought … TSO in the 1st Virginia CavRead more
Gettysburg 2013
So, I went to Gettysburg yesterday to spend the day with The Beard, which apparently is … Gettysburg 2013Read more
July 4th, 1953, The Bridge to Pork Chop Hill
MCPO NYC USN (Ret.) sends us a story written by Capt. James A. Brettell, the commander … July 4th, 1953, The Bridge to Pork Chop HillRead more
One Hundred Fifty Years Ago Today: Hell and High Water
Note: this is a republication of an article from several months ago. Today, it’s apropos. Although … One Hundred Fifty Years Ago Today: Hell and High WaterRead more