Ghosts of the Battlefield Articles

Inferno: The USS Forrestal Fire, July 29, 1967

The fire raged for hours. A chain reaction of at least nine massive explosions sent aircraft flying, ruptured deck plating, and blew men overboard. Aviation bombs cooked off with unimaginable violence, hurling fragments through steel bulkheads.

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Snoopy and Sacrifice: War, Patriotism, and the Legacy of Charles Schulz

Charles Schulz, WWII veteran and creator of Peanuts, used Snoopy to explore war, sacrifice, and remembrance with gentle humor and emotional depth—a legacy that still resonates, even as modern Peanuts art moves in a lighter direction.

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No Fireworks at the Front: Forgotten Fourths and the Ghosts Who Kept Fighting

From Belleau Wood to Normandy, Osan to Vietnam, these untold July 4th stories remind us that freedom isn’t just celebrated—it’s fought for. Beyond flags and fireworks, they urge us to remember why we raise them in the first place.

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Wall in the Sky: The Untold Story of the Nike Nuclear Missile Shield

Forged in secrecy and fueled by Cold War dread, the Nike missile system was America’s last invisible line of defense. With nuclear-tipped warheads buried in suburban hills and watchful radars scanning the sky.

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The Shadow Warrior: The Unbelievable Life of Billy Waugh

n the secretive world of elite warriors and covert operations, one name stands out across decades of global conflict: Billy Waugh. A soldier, a spy, and a survivor.

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Click, Then Silence: Kontum’s Sudden Fury, June 24 1969

It was a mission that should’ve been simple. Routine. It became a stark reminder that in Vietnam, even the simplest task could turn lethal in a heartbeat.

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POW Taken on the Road to Phuoc Vinh: The Disappearance of SFC Joe P. Pederson

Before departure, they were warned by multiple sources to avoid the Ben Cat cutoff due to a high likelihood of ambush and recent mine activity.