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Military history

Military history

Fort Schuyler — 19th-Century Fortification in the Bronx

Oliver Smith -
Defensive structures were once an integral part of any city located on the shore of a large body of water. New York City also...
Military history

The Battle of Pell’s Point—A Defining Battle for U.S. Independence

Harry Taylor -
During the American Revolution, many battles and clashes took place between the warring sides. However, some, while not seemingly prominent at first glance, played...
Military history

WAVES in the Bronx: Bringing Women into the U.S. Naval Reserve

Charlotte Wilson -
As the old saying goes, "a woman on a ship is bad luck." And what if that ship is a military one? Good thing...
Military history

Captain Howard V. Lee – A Hero from the Bronx

Charlotte Carter -
Heroes aren’t born—they are made. Such was the case for Howard V. Lee, a Bronx native and U.S. Marine Corps officer whose extraordinary valor...
Military history

Merryl Tengesdal – High-Altitude Pilot and Bronx Native

Jack Thompson -
In the 20th century, women achieved significant progress in emancipation, gaining freedom from dependence on men, lifting restrictions on pursuing various professions, and obtaining...
Military history

Patricia Ann Tracey – A Naval Officer from the Bronx

Charlotte Carter -
The United States is a democratic nation where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their talents as long as they do not harm others....
Military history

The Bronx Mysteries: a wartime rescue boat and the skeletons of Hart Island

Julia Lee -
We all try to plan our lives so that nothing surprising happens. After all, calm and stability is a sign of the intended path....
Military history

Lieutenant General Garrison Holt Davidson, war strategist, athlete and educator

Julia Lee -
Many famous personalities come from the Bronx. One of them is Lieutenant General Garrison Holt Davidson. Discover more about the distinguished military officer, diplomat,...
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