American Military History: From Rogers’ Rangers to Richard Byrd

This Week in American Military History: Nov. 29, 1760:  Rogers’ Rangers under the command of Massachusetts-born Maj. (future Lt. Col.) Robert Rogers capture Fort Detroit from the French.  U.S. Army Rangers in the 20th and 21st centuries will trace their lineage to Rogers and his British Colonial irregulars. Nov. 29, 1890:  Navy beats Army, 24-zip, … Continue reading American Military History: From Rogers’ Rangers to Richard Byrd