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ICYMI: Juneteenth: 5 Civil War battles that black Union soldiers played a key role: In honor of Juneteenth, here are five American Civil War battles in which African American Union soldiers played an important part. #Juneteenth #history #blackhistory #CivilWar #Union #AfricanAmericans

On April 25, 1898, America declared war on Spain, igniting the Spanish-American War. This decision was not just a response to the explosion of the USS Maine or a call for Cuban independence; the actions and desires of key figures like Theodore Roosevelt also influenced it. As the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Roosevelt played a crucial role in preparing the Navy for potential conflict, advocating for a robust American naval force and pushing the boundaries toward war. Theodore Roosevelt idolized his father, considering him the greatest man he ever knew, but he also harbored a sense of inherited duty to compensate for what he perceived as his father's avoidance of military service during the Civil War, having paid for a substitute to serve in his place. This sentiment fueled Roosevelt's determination to prove himself courageous and his family honorable. He saw military service not only as a personal test but as a means to uphold the family's reputation and demonstrate the virtues he believed were essential to American identity and leadership: bravery, toughness, and a willingness to fight for one's country. This belief drove him to resign from his government post to join the Rough Riders, leading them into the famous charge up San Juan Hill. The declaration of war on Spain was a turning point for America and for Roosevelt, marking the emergence of the United States as a global power and solidifying Roosevelt's image as a national hero. His actions during this period reflected a complex interplay of personal ambition, patriotic duty, and a vision for American expansionism. As we look back on April 25, 1898, let's remember the intricate motives and historical currents that led to the Spanish-American War, and Theodore Roosevelt's significant role in steering the course of American history. 🇺🇸 #April25 #SpanishAmericanWar #TheodoreRoosevelt #AmericanNavalPower #Patriotism #RoughRiders #HistoricalTurningPoint #DutyAndHonor 🚢

Juneteenth: 5 Civil War battles that black Union soldiers played a key role: In honor of Juneteenth, here are five American Civil War battles in which African American Union soldiers played an important part. #Juneteenth #history #blackhistory #CivilWar #Union #AfricanAmericans

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a long and bitter conflict fought between Great Britain and its rebellious thirteen colonies, which were struggling for independence as a new nation, the United States of America. The Americans ultimately prevailed, but only after eight years of warfare, approximately 250 battles and skirmishes, and 25,000-70,000 wartime dead. This collection examines 20 of the most significant battles of the American Revolution. From the 'shot heard round the world' on Lexington Green to the bloodbath on Breed's (Bunker) Hill; from the Continental Army's 'darkest hour' after Long Island to Washington's resilient successes at Trenton and Princeton; from the turning point at Saratoga to Nathanael Greene's 'war of posts' in the South and, finally, to the ultimate American victory at Yorktown. These battles should not only be of interest to students of military history but also to those who wish to understand the origins of the United States. How did an army of untrained, undisciplined provincials defeat one of the greatest militaries in the world? What were the strategies used by Washington, Greene, and other revolutionary and British generals? What part did the French alliance play in the conflict, or Britain's German auxiliary troops? These questions, and more, can be answered in the articles below, which will hopefully give the reader a better picture of the long and painful birth of the United States. #Warfare #AmericanRevolution #MilitaryHistory #History #WHE

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What kind of leader did Britain need...? This weekend, I submitted the final proofs for my upcoming article in the British Journal for Military History: “'I Came Up here to Build a Bridge': Capitalism and the Representation of Military Leadership in Zulu (1964)”. Lieutenant Chard (Stanley Baker) and Lieutenant Bromhead (Michael Caine) embody two opposing visions of social authority. Through their collaborative efforts to defend Rorke’s Drift, we see the torch of leadership pass from the aristocratic hero of the Victorian age to a more modest figure emblematic of the modern professional class. Through what the filmmakers include and exclude from the field of historical representation (including failures of leadership and the murder of Zulu soldiers after the battle), Zulu explains to audiences the kind of leadership that is needed in a post-war Britain – a Britain that is unsure of its place on the world stage and struggling to come to terms with a complex imperial legacy. This article forms part of a special issue of the BJMH on screen representations of war and conflict. An Open Access link will follow in a few weeks... #film #media #representation #conflict #leadership #capitalism

YOU KNOW IN YOUR HEART OF HEARTS HE SAID IT NO MATTER HOW MUCH HE SAYS "FAKE NEWS"! Welcome to the Ultimate Showdown: Conning Conundrum Syndrome vs. Trump Derangement Syndrome! In one corner, we have... Conning Conundrum Syndrome (CCS)! - Symptoms: Unshakable loyalty, denial reflex, and the blame game shuffle. Victims insist they haven't been conned by Trump and Putin, despite overwhelming evidence that could make a blindfolded jury shout "Guilty!" And in the other corner, we have... Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)! - Symptoms: Uncontrollable eye-rolling at the mention of Trump, spontaneous fits of fact-checking, and an intense urge to debunk every tweet. Accused sufferers vehemently oppose Trump, sometimes with a fervor that rivals a sports fan during the playoffs. CCS - "Conning Conundrum Syndrome" is like having a GPS that stubbornly refuses to recalibrate. You're headed for a cliff, but it keeps saying, "Turn right in 100 feet." You’re convinced the destination is glorious, but spoiler alert: it’s a steep drop into reality. TDS - "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is like having a highly sensitive radar that detects every single Trump-related blip, no matter how small. You’re hyper-aware of every move, comment, and typo, often resulting in high blood pressure and a sudden urge to tweet. Denial vs. Obsession - CCS: "No way, Trump’s perfect!" - TDS: "No way, Trump’s terrible!" Blame Game vs. Blame Flame - CCS: "What about those emails?" - TDS: "What about that tax return?" Loyalty vs. Paranoia - CCS: "Trump could do no wrong." - TDS: "Trump can do no right." The Hilarious Hypocrisy: - CCS sufferers are like fans at a magic show, utterly convinced that the magician’s tricks are real, while TDS sufferers are the skeptics yelling, "I see the wires!" - CCS Remedy: "Come on, admitting you've been conned isn't that bad. Think of it like realizing the magician pulls rabbits out of hats, not thin air." - TDS Remedy: "Hey, take a breath. Sometimes it’s okay to let a tweet pass by without a full investigation. Not every blip is a bombshell." In the grand scheme of things, both CCS and TDS could use a little bit of perspective, a dash of humor, and a lot less stress. After all, life’s too short to be stuck in a syndrome, right? So, whether you’re staunchly defending or constantly critiquing, remember to laugh along the way. Because in the end, we’re all just trying to navigate this crazy world, one conundrum at a time.

Sounds familiar? "An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes." Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thought. https://lnkd.in/d8NfQYte

The Declaration of Independence – which was approved by the Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776 – would have been little more than a footnote in history if that independence could not be defended by a well-organized military force. Only six weeks after the signing of the Declaration, General George Washington and the Continental Army found themselves surrounded in Brooklyn, New York by tens of thousands of British troops and almost 500 British ships. The American Revolution was on the verge of being extinguished. That is when the 400 remaining men of the First Maryland Regiment attacked the massive British force. Most of the Maryland regiment was killed or captured, but they succeeded in diverting British attention long enough for Washington and the rest of the Continental Army to escape almost certain annihilation. Author Chris Formant, in a 2019 article for Time, wrote, “The Maryland 400’s sacrifice at this pivotal moment in American history now shines through the dense fog of history. Like the legendary Spartans of Thermopylae, America’s…most forgotten heroes should serve as a beacon – an illuminating reminder of the selfless devotion of true patriotism.” The 19th century historian Thomas Field called the stand of the Maryland line “an hour more precious to American liberty than any other.” As we remember and celebrate the ink that declared our nation’s independence, let us also remember the sacrifice and blood spilled to make it a reality. #USArmySignalCorps #Signalcorps #USARMY @US_CYBERCOM @ARCYBER @armyfutures @Signal_School @US_CYBERCOM #IndependenceDay

Here's the latest question in our trivia series! Check back later for the answer. #trivia #wwii #history #marines #pacificwar