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"Battle Fatigue" by Harry Reeks. Iwo Jima, 1945  Harry Reeks’ Battle Fatigue  poignantly captures the reality of war without depicting...

Individual historic artefacts provide a unique window into bygone times. Each item tells a tale that provides insights into the people...

Lady Elizabeth Butler, Roll Call , Image Courtesy of Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Roll Call  by Lady Elizabeth...

Lieutenant Faber du Faur was a German artillery officer allied with the French. During 1812 he  participated in Napoleon’s ill-fated...

Lieutenant de Verger came to America in the summer of 1780 with Rochambeau during the American Revolution. His personal collection of...

Major Murphy is a fascinating subject who provides a unique perspective from his time in the Pacific during WWII. Researching Murphy...

When I was an elementary student in Chicago my school awarded weekly medals for academic achievement. The medal, actually a small pin,...

Knötel was a famous German soldier-artist active in the mid-20th century. He painted soldiers of all nations and time periods and took...