Of the 77 escort carriers commissioned during World War II, a total of 6 were lost to enemy action, which speaks volumes about their durability given that they dodged kamikazes while supporting beachheads,, fought against overwhelming odds at the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, and hunted German U-Boats in the Atlantic. For one … More 73 Years Ago Today – The Sinking Of USS Liscome Bay Photo
Orginally published in the The Glastonbury Citizen by Elizabeth Regan Veterans were elbow to elbow with other veterans and their most ardent supporters in the cafeteria of Portland High School last Friday night, as they were treated to a community dinner in honor of their service. It was a vastly different reception than the one … More Art Wiknik Among Veterans Honored
Nov. 10,2016 marks the 241th birthday of The United States Marine Corp. Its roots date all the way back to 1775 when it was established as the Continental Marines. The Second Continental Congress first commissioned Marines to man two vessels in the Continental Navy. Their original purpose was to provide on-board security forces and to protect … More Thank you, from a grateful nation
Casemate is pleased to announce the arrival of our latest title in the Vintage Aviation Series, The Way of the Eagle, by Philadelphia native Charles J. Biddle. Having graduated from the Harvard Law School in 1914, Charles John Biddle was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar and was employed by the law firm of Drinker, … More The Way of the Eagle
James Huffstodt recently discussed his book, “Lincoln’s Bold Lion,” at Saratoga Springs History Museum. The book is about Civil War Union Brigadier General Martin D. Hardin who grew up in Saratoga Springs. He was wounded four times, lost an arm to amputation, was mentored by President Lincoln, fought at Gettysburg, and played a key role … More Civil War author fascinated by Spa City visit
One hundred years ago the face of modern warfare was forever changed . On September 15, 1916, the British attacked German positions at Flers-Courcelette – part of the larger Somme offensive – with 32 tanks. The hopeful reaction to the new machines naturally spurred interest in how they had been conceived and by whom. A … More 100 Years of Tanks
RG and Carole Hoover-Head hosted a Book Launch party for for his latest work, OSWALD BOELCKE: Germany’s First Fighter Ace and Father of Air Combat, for close friends at their home in Coronado on 6 September. Champagne and dinner were served with wild salmon, caviar, shrimp, fruit, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Guests were greeted with a poster … More Successful Launch for OSWALD BOELCKE
September 16 1915: a prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Little Willie was far from an overnight success. It weighed 14 tons, got stuck in trenches and crawled over rough terrain at only two miles per hour. However, improvements were made to the original prototype and tanks eventually transformed military … More September 6 1915-Birthday of the Modern Tank
As the Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table celebrates its 30th, Casemate would like to congratulate Don Patton and the entire team, as well as thank them all for including Casemate and our authors in so many of the excellent programs over the years. Be sure to look for Jonathan Gawne’s … More The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Round Table celebrates its 30th Season
LINCOLN’S BOLD LION author James Huffstodt performed in character last weekend as an old Civil War veteran who knew General Hardin. He was featured during the Woodville (Fl.) Festival at the Woodville Library near Tallahassee, an annual event and celebration of the history and people of Woodville Florida that includes music, historical re-enactors, literature, plays, demonstrations, and vendors of all … More LINCOLN’S BOLD LION at the Woodville Festival
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