Monthly Archives: July 2011
This Day in Korea July 31 1950
This post is excerpted from The Korean war, An Exhaustive Chronology By Bud Hannings. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Jefferson, North Carolina, and London. 2007 This post details one day in Korea in 1950, on 31 July 1950, slightly more … Continue reading
This Day in the Civil war 7 31 1861
This post is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 July 31 1861–(Wednesday) In Louisiana, Confederate colonel George N. Holland assumes command of … Continue reading
The USS Parche and the USS Steelhead
This is the story of two US submarines, the USS Parche and the USS Steelhead, while operating off Formosa during July (30-31)1944. Rear Admiral Ramage received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the mission. The story of the … Continue reading
This Day in the French and Indian War.
The French and Indian War, known as The Seven Years war in Europe, was actually a conflict that finally concluded a long running struggle for more than 200 years to determine which European nation, France or England would dominate North … Continue reading
National Archives
We recently heard from the National Archives. The Archives has accepted my latest work, The French and Indian war. The latest work has pushed me over the five million words published and each of the works has ben selected by … Continue reading
This Day In The Civil War 7 22 1861
One day following the clash at Manassas (Bull Run), both sides realize there will be no quick settlement. July 22 (Monday) In Washington, D.C., it is apparent that the southern insurrection will not be over in a short period … Continue reading
First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
This battle is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 The Union and the Confederates clash in the conflict’s first major engagement on 21 … Continue reading
Leatherneck Magazine Review Korea Book
Leatherneck Magazine’s Review of “The Korean War, by Bud Hannings was published in the March 2008 Issue. The shortcut will take you to the review. http://www.leatherneckmagazine-digital.com/leatherneckmagazine-share/200803/?pg=62&pm=2&u1=friend#pg62
Major General George S. Patton
While working to get this blog on the road, Major General Patton came to mind and it seemed appropriate to pay him some tribute by posting a little story about his time in service and his funeral service. He is … Continue reading
Bud Hannings
Bud Hannings WEBSITE: http://usmilitarthistory.com for more information Hannings was born in Philadelphia on 5 June, 1942. He was educated in the Philadelphia Catholic School system and soon after graduation in 1960, Hannings joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve and … Continue reading
Captain John Trevett, USMC
Hello, Welcome to our initial post. Because of the innumerable amount on American heroes that have dedicated themselves to the preservation of this nation, under God, we thought that we should start with a hero whose actions are little known. … Continue reading
