Isaac Parker, the 19th century Federal judge assigned to Fort Smith, Arkansas, earned a reputation as a harsh and strict authority in a region that was lawless and violent. The reality, however, was a bit more complex than that.
Donald Trump may have evaded the Vietnam War because of “bone spurs”, but his uncle played an important role in winning the Second World War.
The rifle used by Lee Harvey Oswald to kill President Kennedy in Dallas had a long history.
The largest ship ever built (so far) was best-known under the name Seawise Giant.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has become a testing ground for new weapons and tactics. In particular, the naval operations have attracted a lot of interest from the world’s militaries. It has turned into a lopsided contest in which Ukraine has already destroyed around one-third of the Russian Baltic Fleet—despite having no major combat ships of its own. This result may have serious implications for navies around the world.
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