Mitchell Yockelson is a military historian and author specializing in American military history, particularly World War I and World War II. He contributed articles to The Weekly Standard reviewing books on major military figures and campaigns, including Pacific theater leadership and the American experience in the First World War.
In 1917, the war was deadlocked. The previous year, British and French armies suffered horrendous casualties at Verdun and the Somme, and during the latter bloodbath, more than 19,000 of the king's soldiers died on a single day, July 1, 1916. To the east, Russia was in the midst of revolution, and…
In 1917, the war was deadlocked. The previous year, British and French armies suffered horrendous casualties at Verdun and the Somme, and during the latter bloodbath, more than 19,000 of the king’s soldiers died on a single day, July 1, 1916. To the east, Russia was in the midst of revolution, and…
Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was undeniably one of history’s greatest Army officers. During a remarkable career of 48 years, he graduated first in his class at West Point, fought in three wars, and earned numerous decorations, including seven Silver Stars, a couple of Purple Hearts, many…