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I have often tried to imagine what it was like for troops in the midst of World War I. We see depictions in movies and read about it in books, but I don’t believe we could ever imagine the emotionsContinue reading… Major Charles Whittlesey: 10 Cool Facts
It was an Army installation that was well used. Camp Upton has some really fascinating history behind it. In today’s post, I am going to give you 10 cool facts about Camp Upton, New York. #1: Creation Camp Upton wasContinue reading… Camp Upton New York: 10 Cool Facts
Those of you who are consistent readers of the blog here at Part Time Commander know that I have been writing various articles relating to battles and leaders of the United States’ Civil War. So much of the information IContinue reading… Battle of Fredericksburg: 10 Things You Should Know
Personally, I believe that every person who is working towards a leadership role in the United States Army should study the history of the 77th Infantry Division. This Division went through history being led in the best way possible andContinue reading… 77th Infantry Division: Top 10 Cool Facts
It is a point in history that brings tears and anger. How could such a thing happen? But when a person considers what a concentration camp is, we could say to ourselves, “it is happening right now in the UnitedContinue reading… WW 2 Nazi Concentration Camps: 10 Sad Facts
Whenever we talk about the United States Civil War, there are certain names that stand out clearly: Ulysses Grant Robert E. Lee “Stonewall” Jackson just to name a few… But there are so many lesser known names that played hugeContinue reading… General Alexander Hays: Top 10 Cool Facts
If I had lived in the days when he was an Army leader, I would have been delighted to be under his command. It was the era of the Civil War… North against South! And hopefully, nothing like it everContinue reading… General James Wadsworth: Top 10 Cool Facts
It is a subject that raises aggressive attitudes… The Civil War. And dare you not show any respect to the Confederates unless you want to be deemed prejudice. I would like to counter that thought pattern. While we may notContinue reading… General Micah Jenkins: Top 10 Cool Facts
As of late, here at Part Time Commander, we have been on a Civil War theme. It is a time in history that many would like to erase. The fact is, we cannot erase history, but we can learn fromContinue reading… Battle Of Chancellorsville: Top 10 Amazing Facts
How much do you remember from history class about this Civil War battle? Anything? Well, I am going to provide you some U.S. Civil War education today. Here are the top 10 facts about the Battle of Stones River. #1:Continue reading… Battle Of Stones River: Top 10 Facts
