INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

The Battle of New Orleans (Historical Painting)

General Andrew Jackson leads the defense against the red-coated British soldiers as they storm the American line at the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815 during the War of 1812.

12 at Midnight: The Hibernia Attempting to Run the Comet Down (Historical Painting)

On January 11, 1814, during the War of 1812, the 16-gun schooner Comet (captained by Thomas Boyle - one of the most successful privateers) engaged the 22-gun Hibernia in the West Indies.

The Battle of Trenton (Historical Reprint)

After crossing the Delaware River the night prior to the attack, General  Washington and his Continental Army fought Hessians garrisoned at Trenton, New Jersey on the morning of December 26, 1776.

The Battle of Kings Mountain (Historical Reprint)

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War.

The Storming of Stony Point (Historical Reprint)

On the evening of July 16, 1779, a select group of George Washington's Continental Army decisively defeated British troops at an outpost in Stony Point, New York during the Revolutionary War.

Washington at Valley Forge (Historical Reprint)

During the winter of 1777-1778, under the leadership of General George Washington, the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge in brutal conditions.

The Siege of Yorktown (Historical Reprint)

Yorktown was the last major battle in the American Revolution. It led to the surrender of Cornwallis & the British army, and prompted negotiations to end the war.

Samuel Adams & The Boston Tea Party (Historical Reprint)

After Parliament levied new taxes, Colonists rebelled by throwing the taxed-tea into the Boston Harbor.

Patrick Henry & the Stamp Act (Historical Reprint)

The great orator and Founding Father is best remembered for his "If this be treason, make the most of it" speech & for his famous words "...give me liberty, or give me death".

The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga (History Notes)

The first offensive victory for American forces in the War of Independence occurred on May 10, 1775.

The Establishment of the U.S. Army (History Notes)

The first U.S. Army force was established during the War of Independence as the Continental Army.

Nathanael Greene: Revolutionary War Hero of the South (Historical Reprint)

The American Revolution General Nathanael Greene is regarded as a brilliant military leader, defending the South during the war.

The Badge of Military Merit / Purple Heart (History Notes)

The origins of the Purple Heart can be traced back to the Revolutionary War, when General George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit.

A Scout with the Buffalo Soldiers (Historical Reprint)

This historical article, about an excursion with the 10th United States Cavalry, was written & illustrated by Frederic Remington in 1889.

A Model Squadron of the United States Cavalry - circa 1894 (Historical Reprint)

Written and illustrated by Frederic Remington | The sharp commands of the captain soon put the troop in motion, and they trotted along with a cadenced tread, every man a part of his horse.

Buffalo Soldiers: 9th & 10th U.S. Cavalry (History Document - Free PDF)

This info sheet provides a brief history of the Buffalo Soldiers, including their legacy, honors, lineage and campaigns.

The Army and Navy Spread Their Wings (Historical Reprint)

In 1905 the Wright Brothers offered the Army a license to use their patents. In September 1908, Orville & Wilbur were the only ones who put in an appearance with an airplane for the Army trials.

America Becomes Air-Minded (Historical Reprint)

As the summer of 1910 rolled around, the flights of F. W. Baldwin and Glenn Curtiss, as well as the recognition accorded the Wrights by the Army, kindled at last the public imagination. 

The Establishment of the U.S. Air Force (History Notes)

The establishment of the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch of the U.S. military has a history that spans several decades.

Bomber: The Formation and Early Years of Strategic Air Command (Historical Book - Free PDF)

This book places Strategic Air Command (SAC) in the context of what was then a new global dynamic, later dubbed the Cold War, showing how it faced the continually evolving challenges of its time.

Pathbreakers: U.S. Marine African American Officers in Their Own Words (Historical Book - Free PDF)

This oral history anthology presents the personal stories of 21 Marines over a span of 60 years (1942-2012).

The Very Few, The Proud: Women in the Marine Corps 1977-2001 (Historical Book - Free PDF)

Many women seek the special challenge offered by the Marine Corps.

Armed Forces Decorations & Awards (History Document - Free PDF)

This booklet provides a brief overview of the history of military awards and decorations, complete with photo images and descriptions of each.