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Military History

Learn more about the Military History of the United States.
Bay of Pigs Attack
A nice sectioned history with graphics of this abortive attempt to overthrow Castro in Cuba. This site is part of Jerry Sierra's History of Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
This site from Thinkquest chronicles fourteen very nervous days, when the world held its breath, not knowing if it would be their last. This site has overviews, quizzes, discussions, and more.
Interview With Norman Schwarzkopf
Examining the Gulf War in an oral history interview with the Commander-in-chief of the Central Command in the Gulf War.
American War Library
What a site! Millions of pages of data records on all American military missions; databases of names, addresses and info back to the Revolution. Also includes MIA's, books/films & a GI Photograph Museum of Honor.

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