Expedition to Quebec
In September of 1775, General George Washington approached Congress with the proposition that Benedict Arnold, under the command of General Philip Schuyler, should begin the… Read More »Expedition to Quebec
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Battle of Lexington & Concord
The morning follow Paul Revere’s famous ride, Revere left Lexington, hiding important documents. As he was fleeing, he passed the gathering militia. What followed as… Read More »Battle of Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Bunker Hill
On June 17th, Gen. William Howe led his troops to Breed’s Hill, overlooking Bunker Hill. There, he had his troops opened fire against the Colonials.
Today in History: June 3, 1940, Germany Bombs Paris
Today in History: June 3, 1940 – Germany Bombs Paris For roughly one hour, the Nazis bombed Paris for the first time. Fifty-five planes dropped… Read More »Today in History: June 3, 1940, Germany Bombs Paris
The Evacuation of Dunkirk
The Evacuation of Dunkirk “So long as the English tongue survives, the word Dunkirk will be spoken with reverence. In that harbour, such a… Read More »The Evacuation of Dunkirk
Battle of Calais
Battle of Calais The Battle of Calais started after the Germans had split the Allied armies in half at Sedan on May 14th and 15th, 1940.… Read More »Battle of Calais
Today in History: May 10, 1775 – The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
With the outbreak of the American War for Independence, the British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga number something along the lines of about 50 men. Now,… Read More »Today in History: May 10, 1775 – The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Battle of France
Battle of France After spending four years fighting in the crude trenches of WWI, the French smartly built the Maginot Line, a series of sophisticated… Read More »Battle of France
Battle for the Hague
Battle for the Hague On May 10, 1940, at 4:00 am, as part of the Battle of the Netherlands, fought between the Royal Netherlands Army… Read More »Battle for the Hague
Battle of Rotterdam
Battle of Rotterdam The battle began on May 10, 1940 and lasted for four days, ending with dreadful bombings. The Nazis chose to take over… Read More »Battle of Rotterdam