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The law of nations gives diplomats safe conduct even in wartime. But when things fall apart they are always at risk, from mishap or malice. Ever since longtime Libyan dictator Moammar Gadaffi was toppled by a revolution in the fall of 2011, fighting has continued between the new government and various militias—some allied with al-Qaeda. …
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Damn those torpedoes!Outmanned and outgunned, the Rebels develop an explosive secret weapon. On August 5, 1864, Admiral David Farragut—“Old Salamander” to his men—led his Union fleet into a heavily min… Read MoreShock, Awe and a Colossal FailureAt the Crater, poor leadership, race issues and last-minute tinkering combined for a spectacular Union disaster. In a single instant, Petersburg’s quiet summer morning exploded int… Read More5 Civil War Veterans Were Later Presidents of the United States of AmericaFrom 1869 to 1901, five U.S. Presidents were Civil War veterans who had served in the Union armies. Four were generals. (All photographs: Library of Congress) Ulysses… Read MoreAmerica’s Civil War- Letters from Readers May 2010Teddy Roosevelt’s Rebel roots I enjoyed Ron Soodalter’s piece “Oh Shenandoah, you roiling raider!” in the March 2010 issue. The article briefly mentions James D. Bulloch’s role in … Read MoreMarch 2018 Readers’ LettersReaders sound off about women in combat, the Victoria Cross and the M50 Ontos tank destroyer
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