History

Conflict Seems Vaguely Un-American - Teaching the Conflicts and the Legacy of Cold War Conflict Seems Vaguely Un-American - Teaching the Conflicts and the Legacy of Cold War- An essay by Alan Filreis about the way McCarthyism and anti-Communism of the 1950s continue… U. S. Naval Air Station, Port Lyautey, Kenitra, Morocco U. S. Naval Air Station, Port Lyautey, Kenitra, Morocco- Dedicated for the remembrance for American Servicemen who served at the Naval Air Station during the cold war years. U.S. Military Spending In The Cold War Era U.S. Military Spending In The Cold War Era- Analysis by Robert Higgs, Professor of Political Economy at Lafayette College and the author of Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes… John Kennedy and the Cold War John Kennedy and the Cold War- A discussion of John F. Kennedy as Cold Warrior, his belief in communist expansionism, and his role in escalating American involvement in Vietnam. USS Pueblo USS Pueblo- Provides background information on the USS Pueblo, a US Navy spy ship, that was attacked by the North Korean military on January 23, 1968 and its crew, who were impris… National Security Archive - The Revolutions of 1989 National Security Archive - The Revolutions of 1989- A collection of documents from the U.S. National Security Agency and Eastern European governments reveal the contents of high … Russia / Soviet Nuclear Forces Russia / Soviet Nuclear Forces- A comprehensive guide to Russian and Soviet nuclear forces and facilities. Red Files Red Files- A history of Cold War political intrigue from behind the Iron Curtain. Includes archival films and interviews with Russians and Westerners to highlight the personal sid… Soviet Military Awards Soviet Military Awards- "Dedicated to providing quality information about the military and labor awards of the former Soviet Union...." Western Allies Berlin Western Allies Berlin- Presenting the history of the American, British and French forces stationed in West Berlin. Covering both historical and military issues from 1945 to 1994. Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation- Dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of the greatest humanitarian/aviation event in history. Berlin-Brigade Berlin-Brigade- Documentation of the U.S. Army Berlin (USAB), a command of the United States Army created in December 1961 at the height of the Berlin Wall Crisis. Gerard Winstanley: 17th Century Communist at Kingston Gerard Winstanley: 17th Century Communist at Kingston- Transcript of a lecture by Christopher Hill (1996) given at Kingston University, on Winstanley and his influence. The World Turned Upside Down The World Turned Upside Down- Original documents from the Diggers and Levellers, as well as early Quakers. The former two movements represented the more social-revolutionary tende… The Levellers (Falsely so called) Vindicated The Levellers (Falsely so called) Vindicated- The statements put forward as the defence of the mutineers at Burford. Selected Works of the Levellers Selected Works of the Levellers- A collection of documents are available online, at the Constitution Society's website. Land and Freedom Land and Freedom- Includes extracts from 'The True Leveller's Standard', and various Digger and Leveller pamphlets. Class Struggle and Women's Liberation Class Struggle and Women's Liberation- On the place that the Digger movement has in the history of the liberation of women. Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell- Biographical information with links. Thomas Macauley - On Oliver Cromwell Thomas Macauley - On Oliver Cromwell- Text from History of England, Volume I. Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell- Biography of Cromwell courtesy of the BBC. The Era of Cromwell And The Commonwealth The Era of Cromwell And The Commonwealth- The full text from The History of the Christian Church by Henry C. Sheldon, 1895. Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell- Article on his life by David Cody, Associate Professor of English, Hartwick College. Cromwell 400 Cromwell 400- An introduction to Oliver Cromwell, (1599-1658), his life and significance, highlighting organisations and events commemorating the 400th anniversary of his birth. Eduard Bernstein: Cromwell and Communism (1895) Eduard Bernstein: Cromwell and Communism (1895)- Socialism And Democracy in the Great English Revolution. Online book. Oliver Cromwell - Lord Protector of England (1599-1658) Oliver Cromwell - Lord Protector of England (1599-1658)- Article on his life and the British model of government of the time. The Cromwell Association The Cromwell Association- Study of Cromwell and the wider history of the period, which includes the Civil War, the Commonwealth and the Protectorate. Brock Centenary Brock Centenary- A digital reproduction of the book Brock Centenary, which documents the commemoration of Brock's death at Queenston Heights. Battle of the River Raisin Battle of the River Raisin- The River Raisin Battle (aka Battle of Frenchtown) near present day Monroe, Michigan was a major defeat for the Americans and was one of the bloodiest … A British Account of the Burning of Washington A British Account of the Burning of Washington- A British soldier present at the burning of the city of Washington on August 23, 1814, wrote this account in his book, "A Narrative… The Road to Washington - British Army Style The Road to Washington - British Army Style- Map and an account of the events preceding the Battle of Bladensburg and the invasion of Washington. Also presents and alternative acc… The Battle of Plattsburg - Victory on Lake Champlain The Battle of Plattsburg - Victory on Lake Champlain- The story of the dramatic Battle - September 11, 1814, turning point of the War of 1812. Includes decscription, images, and l… Battle of Crysler's Farm Battle of Crysler's Farm- Commemorating the victory of Lieut.-Col. Joseph Morrison's outnumbered Anglo-Canadian army over the invading Americans on November 11, 1813. Battle of Mississinewa Battle of Mississinewa- Mississinewa 1812 is the largest War of 1812 living history event in the United States. It is a historical commemoration of the Battle of Mississinewa foug… A Scottish Regiment at the Battle of New Orleans A Scottish Regiment at the Battle of New Orleans- The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders were deprived of their kilts and feathered bonnets and sent into action in tartan trews and a par… Account of the Internal Situation of France in 1804 Account of the Internal Situation of France in 1804- Napoleon's own summary of affairs at the dawn of the Empire, as presented to the Legislative Body. The Final War The Final War- Impressive site dealing with various aspects of the Swedish-Russian war of 1808-09 in Finland. The Army of Duchy of Warsaw The Army of Duchy of Warsaw- Selection of prints taken from an early 20th century source. Background on the Regency Army Background on the Regency Army- A brief outline of the British Army of the early Nineteenth century. History of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile History of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile- Biographies of French generals and marshals of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792-1815). Marshal Ney at Eylau Marshal Ney at Eylau- A picture by Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927) from London's Tate Gallery. Who was who on the Peninsula and at Waterloo Who was who on the Peninsula and at Waterloo- Short biographies of British generals, and shorter ones for the French and allies. Wellington's Crossing of the Douro, 1809 Wellington's Crossing of the Douro, 1809- An account by Charles O'Malley, a dispatch rider in Wellington's army. 91st Argyll Highlanders and the Peninsular War 91st Argyll Highlanders and the Peninsular War- This regiment's part in Corunna, Walcheren and the British campaign across the Pyrenees. The Peninsular War 1808-1814 The Peninsular War 1808-1814- A well presented history of the war with extra information on many of the battles, including photographs of the battlefields and guidance for modern-… Freer Letters from the Peninsular War Freer Letters from the Peninsular War- Annotated collection of letters between members of the Freer family, three of whom served, and were killed, in the Peninsular. A Quick Primer on the Peninsular War A Quick Primer on the Peninsular War- Accessible account aimed at readers (and writers) of historical fiction. Features first-hand accounts of Cuidad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca a… Napoleonic Society of Georgia Napoleonic Society of Georgia- A group of enthusiasts from the former Soviet Union. Articles in English, Russian and Georgian. Headquarters of the Dutch 8th Militia Headquarters of the Dutch 8th Militia- History, the people, uniforms, and stories. Dutch 8th Militia Dutch 8th Militia- The 12th (later 8th) was one of the 45 battalions of militia infantry raised in 1814 from forced enlisted men and volunteers of the military district Den Haag, …