Search Results | united states army
Your search for "united states army" returned 629 results
Railroads During World War II
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/world-war-ii-railroads.htm
Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/dont-tread-on-me-flag.htm
The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
How Ladies' Aid Societies Worked
money.howstuffworks.com/economics/volunteer/organizations/ladies-aid-society.htm
Ladies Aid Societies improved sanitary conditions during wartime. Read about the origins of Ladies Aid Societies in this article.
Why Smoking Rates in the Military Are So High
science.howstuffworks.com/why-smoking-rates-in-military-are-so-high.htm
New evidence shows that Big Tobacco specifically targeted U.S soldiers, because they were "less educated" among other reasons.
How Missionaries Work
money.howstuffworks.com/economics/volunteer/information/missionaries.htm
Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/17-bits-of-nostalgia-from-1957.htm
'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.
Was Hitler Building Advanced UFOs in Antarctica?
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/was-hitler-building-advanced-ufos-in-antarctica.htm
U.S. pilots called them foo fighters, but were these UFOs weapons of war being developed by the Nazis? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates.
Why Did the Inca Empire Fall So Quickly?
history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/why-did-the-inca-empire-fall.htm
Why did the Inca empire fall? How could a mighty empire collapsed in just a few decades?
The Man Behind the Legend Who Is Sitting Bull
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/sitting-bull.htm
Sitting Bull is one of the most famous Native Americans in history. And he's way more than just the Lakota warrior he's known for.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-score-difficult-american-history-quiz
American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!