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Russian Intervention
German Superguns
Ney at Waterloo
Hitler’s Nemesis
Crac Crusader Castle
McPherson’s Civil War
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FALKLANDS
11 warships, 134 aircraft,
907 lives. Worth the cost?
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The City that Has It All.
Columbus, Missippi, is home to three National Register
Historic Districts that boast an impressive 676 properties.
While other cities were ravaged during the Civil War, Colum-
bus was a “hospital town,” leaving the antebellum and Vic-
torian homes — along with their contents — spared. Tours
of these architectural gems abound. Whether taking a guided
walking tour or winding through the scenic area by car, visi-
tors to “The Friendly City” are able to experience 19th century
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beauty and culture.
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spots in the nation, the Tenn-Tom is a 234-mile stretch that
connects middle-America with the
Gulf
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is ideal for
scenic boat tours, water skiing or leisurely strolls down the
newly-opened River Walk.
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tions,’ we have seen our visitation increase tremendously,”
said Nancy Carpenter, CEO and
Executive
Director of the
Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We
hope to welcome thousands more to experience our authentic
charm and Southern hospitality. Columbus really is the city
that has it all!”
Festivals and fun. Grand historic
homes. Birthplace of America’s
greatest playwright, Tennessee
Williams. Run or bike along the
scenic Riverwalk, winding
around and over the
Tombigbee River.
Shop, dine, and savor in the
ultimate Southern destination.
Columbus, Mississippi.
Go to www.visitcolumbusms.org for complete listing
of events and attractions.
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The city that has it all...
May 2015
COVER STORY
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Crags of Tumbledown
When Argentina landed troops on the Falkland Islands, it didn’t expect
Britain to send a eet—and Britain didn’t anticipate such a stiff ght
By Ron Soodalter
FEATURES
34
First Shots of the Cold War
The 1918 Allied intervention in Russia did more harm than good
By Anthony Brandt
44
The Lion’s Last Roar
Napoléon’s beloved Marshal Michel Ney fought to the end at Waterloo
By Robert Bruce
52
War Strikes a Pose
A look at model turned combat photographer Lee Miller’s images
By Sarah R. Cokeley
58
Paris Under the Gun
German superguns brought the war to the City of Light in 1918
By David T. Zabecki
66
The Last Imperial German
Hermann Ehrhardt fought Reds and Nazis—then left Germany forever
By John Koster
DEPARTMENTS
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LETTERS
NEWS
22
HARDWARE
FV101 Scorpion
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REVIEWS
Henry V and His Band of Brothers
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HALLOWED GROUND
Trentino, Italy
79
WAR GAMES
80
CAPTURED!
War’s Unexpected Images
14
INTERVIEW
James McPherson: Civil War’s Legacy
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WEIDER READER
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VALOR
Honors for Mercy
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WHAT WE LEARNED…
From Crac des Chevaliers
On the cover:
Royal Marines of 3 Commando are “blacked up” for the landings at San Carlos Water during
Britain’s 1982 campaign to retake the Falklands from Argentine invaders. (Imperial War Museums, FKD 177)
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LEFT: RAFAEL WOLLMANN/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES; RIGHT: GONG BING/XINHUA PRESS/CORBIS
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Role-playing Napoléon
Bonaparte, a re-enactor
reviews his “troops” at
a commemoration of the
1815 Battle of Waterloo,
a clash in which famed
Marshal Michel Ney gave
all for France and his
emperor one last time.

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