Investigation into the My Lai Massacre, 1968
byWhat was originally described to the American people as a major victory during the Vietnam War only turned out to be one of the most heinous war crimes in the…
Military History
The Myth, The Legend, The American Sniper: Chris Kyle
byChris Kyle went much of his early life having the military in the back of his mind. However, instead of going to the military right after high school, he figured…
The Battle of Vukovar: Croatia’s Hope to Defend Their Land
byIn May of 1991, the Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA) had reached eastern Croatia and the small village of Vukovar was in their sights. The JNA, with a power composed of…
The United States Exposed: Ron Ridenhour Reveals the My Lai Massacre
byWhen one hears the word “Pinkville,” one imagines a cute, quaint village, right? However, the real Pinkville is the exact opposite of this perception. Pinkville was a term U.S. soldiers…
Our Heroes Aren’t Cowards: The Evolution of Shell Shock to PTSD
byCharles Meyers, a Medical Officer, introduced the term “Shell Shock” to explain symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) displayed by military after combat in World War I (WWI). Soldiers…
Prelude to the Roman Empire: The Battle of Actium
byThe years 34-31 B.C.E. was a difficult time for the Roman Republic. The Republic had been divided in two, with general Marc Antony ruling in the East and Octavian in…
Médecins Sans Frontières: How Politics Created a Global Humanitarian Organization
byAs you make your rounds through the makeshift hospital your group has hastily set up, you pause and take a moment to process your surroundings and comprehend your situation. You…
Triumph and Tragedy: The Loss of the Lusitania
byThe 1890s was a remarkable time for transatlantic travel. For the better part of a century, the British had ruled the waves both militarily and commercially. All this, however, changed…
The Silent Killer: Chemical Weapons in WWI
byIt was April 22, 1915. It was World War I and thousands of soldiers from Germany and France were fighting each other to win what many believed would be an…
The Unbroken Warrior: Louis Zamperini
byLouis Zamperini is the embodiement of resilience. “Louis Zamperini waged one of the most astonishing personal battles in World War II as an Army Air Corpsman.”1 His unique story stands…
The Enemy of Rome: Hannibal and the Second Punic War
byHannibal Barca may have been one of the greatest generals that ever existed in the ancient world. He played a major role in the Second Punic War, which involved Carthage…
Supersoldaten: The Nazi Meth Soldiers
byAugust, 1939: The Third Reich, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, is beginning to mobilize its military for an invasion of Poland. Previously, Hitler had expanded Germany’s borders to its…
Shifting Worlds: A Convention Orders the Exchange of Greek and Turkish Populations Against Their Will
byThe year is 1920. The Treaty of Sevres has just been signed on August 10, 1920 effectively ending the rule of the Ottoman Empire and breaking it apart into multiple…
The Game Lost by Both Nations
byThe 1969 play-off match between El Salvador and Honduras (two teams that are not only neighbors but rivals) was filled with anticipation and aggression. This playoff match would decide which…
For a moment there was peace: The Christmas Day Truce of 1914
byThe chilling cold was inescapable and constant along the trenches. This was only worsened by the rain-water flooding the muddy walls and floors. Some months had passed since the beginning…
The Spoils of War: Stolen Art in WWII
byWinner of the Spring 2018 StMU History Media Award for Article with the Best Use of Images Best Article in the Category of “International Relations” Rothschild, Rosenberg, and Schloss, all…
Heroes Raining Down: 555th Parachute Infantry
byWinner of theSpring 2018 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “Social History” What is courage? What is strength? Perhaps it is being ready to fight…
China: Friend or Foe?
bySince the end of Second World War, the United States has been the leading military and economic power not just in the Americas, but in the world. This status is…
The Great Macedonian Kings
byIn recorded history, countless individuals held the titles of king, and sought to rule and conquer to achieve greatness and prestige. The Kingdom of Macedonia produced two such individuals. These…
General MacArthur, You’re Fired!
byPresident Truman has had it with General MacArthur! Truman has just been informed that a letter written by the respected General has been leaked to the press. MacArthur has provided…