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How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis

In France during World War II, German alcohol shipments helped to provide crucial intelligence for the Allies.

By Claire Barrett

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How the Continental Army became the lords of Spanktown

Spanktown, name thusly after an early settler publicly took his spouse across his knee and chastised her, was to play an important role in the Forage Wars.

By Claire Barrett

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Soldier became the first Mexican national to earn the Medal of Honor

After surviving World War II, Marcario García had another war to fight.

By Jon Guttman

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Ham, turkey and cigars? A look at Christmas festivities during WWII

It's not too late to put Snowflake potatoes on one's Christmas day menu.

By Claire Barrett

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America’s Dunkirk: The battle of Long Island

Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the the Continental Army.

By Claire Barrett

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First teaser trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic just dropped

'Jimmy' is set to hit theaters Nov. 6, 2026.

By Claire Barrett

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