It’s National Poetry Day, and we’re celebrating by introducing you to wartime poets! From the Great War through World War II, take a look at these collections of poetry and stories about poets from the home front to the frontlines of battle.
Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I, the David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will present in October and November the exhibit, By Sea By Air By Land: Military Art and Artifacts 100 Years after the Great War. Featuring maritime, aviation, and figurative artwork in painting, drawing, and photography … More By Sea By Air By Land: Military Art and Artifacts 100 Years after the Great War
The Declaration Today marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson stood before congress and said, “With a profound sense of the solemn and even tragical character of the step I am taking and of the grave responsibilities which it involves, but in … More The US Enters the Great War – 100 Years Later
Featured in the Miami Herald Because he couldn’t find a book about the Mississippi native who was a mentor to Dwight D. Eisenhower and chief of staff to Gen. John Pershing, Louisiana attorney Steve Rabalais has written one. His biography of Gen. Fox Conner , who was chief of operations for the American Expeditionary Force … More Louisiana attorney Steve Rabalais writes bio of Mississippi man’s WWI feats
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
Electronic Arts released their new first-person shooter game Battlefield 1 earlier this week. Set during World War I, this game is on track to be the most popular video game release of the year. While Battlefield 1 does a great job creating a storyline based on the landscapes and campaigns of World War I, the historical context of the game is a … More The History Behind Battlefield 1
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
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
Casemate has long been known for its military history, defense studies, and memoirs, yet some may not know that among many other topics, we also publish a terrific series of Classic War Fiction. The latest installment shows World War I through the eyes of a father, privates, senior officers, and a deserter, humanizing the World War I experience in a way … More Classic War Fiction reprints
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
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