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Wars, Conflict & Heroes

A collection of 85 issues

The Six-Day Siege: When an Islamist Coup Unfolded Live on Television in Trinidad

In July 1990, the Jamaat al Muslimeen, a radical Black Muslim group, attempted a violent coup in Trinidad and Tobago. They stormed parliament, took the Prime Minister hostage, and announced control on live TV, leading to six days of chaos before their surrender.

Thirteen Days on the Ice: The Harrowing True Story of the 1946 PBM Mariner Crash in Antarctica

In 1946, a U.S. Navy plane crashed during Operation Highjump, stranding six crewmen in Antarctica. For 13 agonizing days, they battled extreme cold and dwindling hope before a dramatic rescue. This is their incredible story of survival against all odds on the frozen continent.

The First Lady Who Faced the Guillotine: Elizabeth Monroe's Daring Rescue in Revolutionary France

During the French Revolution's deadly Reign of Terror, Elizabeth Monroe, wife of the U.S. Minister, staged a bold public visit to the imprisoned Adrienne de Lafayette. This single act of soft power highlighted America's interest and saved the French hero's wife from certain execution.

The Leg That Toppled a Nation: How Tito's Final Stand Sealed Yugoslavia's Fate

In 1980, Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito refused a life-saving leg amputation, a defiant choice that led to his death. This act created a power vacuum that hastened the unraveling of the nation he held together, ultimately contributing to its violent collapse in the following decade.