Steven Groothuis

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John Wesley Powell: The Life and Legacy of One of 19th Century America’s Most Influential Explorers

John Wesley Powell: The Life and Legacy of One of 19th Century America’s Most Influential Explorers

One of the men most responsible for the closing of the frontier was John Wesley Powell, arguably the best-known American explorer after Lewis and Clark. He was lionized for a long portion of his life and vilified for another. Powell was a competent...

The Italian Liberation Corps: The History and Legacy of the Italian Soldiers Who Fought with the Allies during World War II

The Italian Liberation Corps: The History and Legacy of the Italian Soldiers Who Fought with the Allies during World War II

The lackluster Allied showing on Sicily and the escape of most of the island's garrison encouraged Hitler to alter his plans and defend Italy vigorously. With its rugged mountain ridges, deep valleys, and numerous rivers, Italy contained tens of...