Forts played important roles in American history from the moment the Spanish, French, and English settlers landed in North America. One of the first...
VIDEO | In this In4 video segment, Historian Garry Adelman explains the various types of fortifications used by both sides during the Civil War. This...
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was fought between Britain, France, and their respective Native American allies for the control of North America...
Perched on the highest point on Manhattan Island near the most northern tip, the location of Fort Washington was picked by the senior military brass...
After the fall of the formidable Fort Fisher, the Confederates surrendered their arms to the Federal forces. But one sword would carry special weight...
Fortress West Point was a series of fortifications arraigned on the west bank of the Hudson River and Constitution Island. Spanning the river between...