INK & CINEMA JOURNAL

Ethan Allen & The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga: America's First Victory (Book Notes)

The first offensive victory for American forces in the War of Independence occurred on May 10, 1775.

The United States Army and the Making of America: From Confederation to Empire, 1775-1903 (Book Notes)

The first U.S. Army force was established during the War of Independence as the Continental Army.

For Military Merit: Recipients of the Purple Heart (Book Notes)

The origins of the Purple Heart can be traced back to the Revolutionary War, when General George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit.

Pony Tracks: A Model Squadron of the United States Cavalry - circa 1894 (Book Excerpt)

Written and illustrated by Frederic Remington, this historical reprint from the book Pony Tracks explores his experience tagging along with the U.S. Cavalry.

Daniel Boone and the Founding of Kentucky (Book Excerpt)

Daniel Boone will always occupy a unique place in our history as the archetype of the hunter and wilderness wanderer. He was a true pioneer.

The Way to the West: Kit Carson (Book Excerpt)

Kit Carson, frontiersman and wilderness guide, is best known for his trail-blazing excursions into New Mexico and California.

The Way to the West: Davy Crockett (Book Excerpt)

From backwoodsman and bear hunter, to magistrate, legislator and congressman, and ultimately defender of the Alamo, Davy Crockett remains one of America's indelible heroes.

The Age of Gold: The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream (Book Notes)

The discovery of gold in California in 1848 sparked a massive influx of people from all over the world, transforming the region and the nation.

The Way to the West: Daniel Boone (Book Excerpt)

In 1775, American folk-hero Daniel Boone blazed the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky and founded Boonesborough.

The Story of American Aviation: The Army and Navy Spread Their Wings (Book Excerpt)

In 1905 the Wright Brothers offered the Army a license to use their patents. In September 1908, Orville & Wilbur were the only ones who put in an appearance with an airplane for the Army trials.

Beyond the Wild Blue: A History of the U.S. Air Force, 1947-2007 (Book Notes)

The establishment of the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch of the U.S. military has a history that spans several decades.