Christmas and the military: present…and past
As you read this, I hope you are enjoying the Christmas holidays (and if you are uncertain as to what is the most appropriate greeting, I invite your attention to Chaplain (Maj.) Jordan Henricks’...
Category: Military History
Bill Knightly reviews Ken Burns’ documentary “The American Revolution”
Today, my friend Bill Knightly treats us to a review of Ken Burns’ new documentary, The American Revolution. As a historian with special expertise in the Revolution, Bill offers fascinating insights into a film...
Thanksgiving 2025; some reflections
Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to give thanks for the people we’ve had the opportunity to meet in our lives, even if briefly. Today I want to update a prior post and add some...
MG (R) Walt Huffman: “Excessive focus on physical fitness to the exclusion of other ‘warrior’ qualities is overly simplistic”
Our guest post today is from my former boss at U.S. Central Command, MG Walt Huffman, USA (Ret.), one of the greatest officers with whom I had the honor to serve. After Secretary’s Hegseth’s...
Guest post: “July 4th, America, and Remembrance in the Netherlands”
As you finalize plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, I hope you include time to appreciate what Independence Day is supposed to commemorate. The National Archives has some interesting history about the Declaration...
Flag Day 2025 and Happy Birthday to the Army!
On Saturday, we celebrate two birthdays: the Flag’s and the Army’s 250th! Let’s start with the Flag. How did Flag Day originate? The Veterans Administration has a history here. It notes that there are various...
Kirk Warner on remembering “Victory in Europe, 80 years ago”
Did you realize World War II in Europe ended 80 years ago today? My bet is that millions of Americans don’t. Although May 8th is traditionally considered Victory in Europe or V-E Day, the...
Dr. Ken Raffa on Richard Overy’s “Why War?”
If you’re in search of a new perspective on the role war plays in our lives, this book review is for you! Lawfire® contributor Dr. Ken Raffa reviews the military historian Richard Overy’s ‘Why...
Podcast: Prof. Adam Oler on “War Again – The Middle East and the Conflict in Context”
Although today’s podcast by Lawfire® contributor Adam Oler comes from last February’s 29th Annual National Security Law Conference, it could not be more timely as it addresses the history of conflict in the Middle...
Prof Pete Pedrozo on “Desecration of War Graves: the Importance of Protecting Sunken Warships”
Today’s post by popular contributor Prof Raul (Pete) Pedroso is one of increasing importance as apparently there are those who are seeking to exploit sunken warship sites for commercial purposes, irrespective of the environmental...
