Articles by Thomas Smith, Jr.

Mr. Smith is a contributor to Human Events. A former U.S. Marine rifle-squad leader and counterterrorism instructor, he writes about military/defense issues and has covered conflict in the Balkans, on the West Bank, in Iraq and Lebanon. He is the author of six books, and his articles appear in a variety of publications. E-mail him at marine1@uswriter.com.

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Military Milestones from the Turtle to 9/11

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Thomas Smith, Jr. September 9, 2009

Military Milestones from the King's Proclamation to Richie's MiG

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Thomas Smith, Jr. August 26, 2009

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No replacement yet for America’s 40-plus-year-old infantry rifle.

Thomas Smith, Jr. August 25, 2009

Military Milestones from the Battle of Camden to Banzai Attacks at Tenaru

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Thomas Smith, Jr. August 19, 2009

Military Milestones from Spain's White Flag to a Pillar of Purple Fire

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Thomas Smith, Jr. August 12, 2009

Military Milestones from Washington's Purple Heart to the Horror of Hiroshima

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Thomas Smith, Jr. August 5, 2009

Military Milestones from the Wright Flyer to the Raid on Ploesti

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Thomas Smith, Jr. July 29, 2009

Military Milestones from Farragut's Raiders to the First Man on the Moon

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Thomas Smith, Jr. July 22, 2009

Military Milestones from Melted Majesty to Early's Raid

This week in American military history...

Thomas Smith, Jr. July 8, 2009

Military Milestones from Pickett's Charge to Roosevelt's Rough Riders

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Thomas Smith, Jr. July 1, 2009

Military Milestones from Crazy Horse to LeMay's Feed and Coal Company

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Thomas Smith, Jr. June 24, 2009

Military Milestones from Bunker Hill to the Marianas Turkey Shoot

This week in American military history...

Thomas Smith, Jr. June 17, 2009

Military Milestones from Devil Dogs to the Great Crusade

This week in American military history...

Thomas Smith, Jr. June 3, 2009

Military Milestones from Jackson at Pensacola to the Lions of Cantigny

This week in American military history...

Thomas Smith, Jr. May 27, 2009