Let's try it! Don't worry...they did not lose any teeth in the making of this episode, but if you'd like to learn more about what U.S. Army Soldiers ate during the American Revolution and Civil War, watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/diAbppeJlss
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Braddock's Road: The Campaign Against Fort Duquesne
The Army Historical Foundation and Dr. David Preston will be following Braddock's Road this fall to learn about GEN Braddock's defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela and how events of the French and Indian War led to the American Revolution. Find more information and register at https://armyhistory.org/calendar/fall-battle-ride-braddocks-road-the-campaign-against-fort-duquesne/
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The Garand "Ping"
We tested how loud the "ping" of the M1 Garand clip ejecting is from a distance. Can you hear it?
We'll be shooting this weapon and a lot more at our WWII Range Day on September 28th, 2024.
Register today at https://armyhistory.org/calendar/wwii-range-day/
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1903 vs. M1 Garand
Register today at https://armyhistory.org/calendar/wwii-range-day/
The 1903 Springfield (foreground) is a bolt action rifle carried by US soldiers in WWI and the beginning of WWII. It would continue service as a marksman rifle.
The M1 Garand (background) replaced the 1903, and was the first semi-automatic rifle to be issued on a large scale to US troops. It was the most common weapon issued to US soldiers during WWII.
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Richmond, Virginia was the hometown of Edgar Allan Poe.
The Poe Museum, in Richmond, is the steward of the majority of his belongings including Poe's socks, bedroom furniture, hair, and the textbook he used while he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Learn more about Edgar Allan Poe and his Army careers by watching the full interview on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/-PXqbkwYIxM
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Join The Army Historical Foundation in a special screening of "the Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale" followed by a descendant panel next Saturday July 20th.
More information and registration can be found on our website: https://armyhistory.org/calendar/28045/
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On July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation authorizing 2,000 Medals of Honor for the United States Army.
The first to receive them were the six surviving members of Andrews' Raiders for their attempt to halt the southern railroad supply line in Georgia. The attempt is more commonly known as The Great Locomotive Chase, which took place in April 1862.
Learn more about The Great Locomotive Chase in an interview with The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History here: https://youtu.be/9jlWF1vY8KM
Learn more about the Army Historical Foundation at www.armyhistory.org.
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Why is a salient BAD?
Tour leaders Brent Feito and Robert Lee Hodge demonstrate why a salient is bad during The Foundation's tour of Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield on May 4th, 2024.
Visit www.armyhistory.org to find out about our upcoming tours and events.
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What inspired Edgar Allan Poe to join the Army? Was it British Poet Lord Byron who fought in the Greek War of Independence? Or was it the Marquis de Layfayette? Or did college and his dreams of being a professional poet just not work out?
Learn more about Edgar Allan Poe and his Army careers (both enlisted and cadet) by watching the full interview with The Poe Museum at https://youtu.be/-PXqbkwYIxM
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The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House: "The Horrors of Many Battlefields"
“I never expect to be fully believed when I tell what I saw of the horrors of Spotsylvania.” remarked Lieutenant Colonel Thomas W. Hyde of the United States Army. “There is no parallel to this fight in the history of this war - not any I know of since the introduction of firearms.” reflected Cadmus Wilcox, a former United States Army soldier who served with the Confederacy. For those who experienced it, the battle for the Muleshoe Salient at Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864 would mark a turning point in their experience as soldiers during the American Civil War.
On May 4th, The Army Historical Foundation partnered with the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust on this year's Spring Battle Ride to walk in the footsteps of those who fought at the Mule Shoe Salient on May 12th, 1862, and how explore it affected the lives of soldiers and civilians who witnessed it.
Visit www.armyhistory.org find out more about the Army Historical Foundation and our upcoming tours and programs, including our annual Fall Battle Ride with Dr. David Preston.
Visit www.CVBT.org to find out more about the preservation efforts of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.
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80th Anniversary of D-Day #armyhistory #DDay80
Lt. Gary Miller of Covington, Virginia threw himself onto a grenade to protect his patrol in Vietnam on February 16, 1969. He was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions. #MemorialDay
Battle Ride participants learned about weapons used during the Civil War with a firing demonstration! #ArmyHistory #army #civilwar #civilwarhistory #firearms #reenactment
First Chinese American WASP
This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Army Historical Foundation remembers the life and service of Hazel Ying Lee.
Hazel Ying Lee was one of two Chinese American women to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). The second was Maggie Gee.
Hazel Ying Lee was born in 1912 to parents who had immigrated from China to Portland, Oregon. She became hooked on flying after taking a short flight with some friends and saved money for lessons.
She earned her pilots' license in 1932 and joined WASP in 1942. She flew administrative and ferrying missions during her service. She died on November 25, 1944 in a mid-air collision on a final approach to Great Falls Army Air Field. She was 32-years-old and the last of 38 WASPs to be killed will in service.
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Bodyguard of Lies
Operation Overlord, or The Invasion of Normandy, was more than the actions that occurred on June 6, 1944. In addition to planning the invasion, the Allies created a "bodyguard of lies" that included alternate invasion sites and utilizing spies to spread misinformation.
Learn more about The Ghost Army and other efforts utilized to secure victory in Europe in our interview with the International Spy Museum here: https://youtu.be/JqmPE4_n2pg
Learn more about the Army Historical Foundation at www.armyhistory.org.
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Is that a tank?
The Ghost Army was the first mobile, multimedia, tactical deception unit in U.S. Army history. They built fake airplanes and tanks and used stereos to simulate the appearance of 30,000 men to manipulate and misinform the German Army.
Learn more about The Ghost Army and other efforts utilized to secure victory in Europe in our interview with the International Spy Museum here: https://youtu.be/JqmPE4_n2pg
Learn more about the Army Historical Foundation at www.armyhistory.org.
#armyhistory #ghostarmy #worldwarii #worldwar2 #dday #war #greatestgeneration #spy #army #military #militaryheritage #militaryhistory #classifiedinformation #normandy #normandylanding #france #germany #patton
The Honor to Command: Army Leadership Battle Ride
There's just one week left to register for the Fall Battle Ride: The Honor to Command: Army Leadership - Sept. 15-17.
Join us on this 3-day leadership excursion to explore this location and more.
Registration Deadline - Tuesday, Aug. 15.
For more information and to register, visit: www.armyhistory.org/fallbattleride.
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