THE AMERICAN TURTLE

                David Bushnell was attending Yale during the buildup to the Revolution.  He participated in debates about whether war with England was a good idea.  Opponents argued that the Royal Navy was too powerful and would easily blockade the Colonies, cutting off trade.  When the war broke out, Bushnell returned Read more…

BELLEAU WOOD

For some reason, I feel the desire to post about the Battle of Belleau Wood today.  It is one of the most famous battles involving the Marine Corps and the most famous Marine battle of the Great War.  Occurring in June, 1918, it was part of the Allied efforts to Read more…