Chris Carter is the director of the Victory Institute and the deputy regional director of the U.S. Counterterrorism Advisory Team. His work appears at OpsLens.com, Human Events, Canada Free Press, Family Security Matters, Deutsche Welle, NavySEALs.com, and other publications. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, non-commissioned officer in the South Carolina State Guard, and retired firefighter. Contact Chris at ccarter@victoryinstitute.net or follow him on Twitter: @crushingchris
Dec. 4 in U.S. military history

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[Originally published at OpsLens.com] 1783: Nine days after the British evacuate New York City, Gen. George Washington bids farewell to his fellow Continental Army officers over a turtle feast at Fraunces Tavern. Washington tells them that “With a heart full of love…

Dec. 1 in U.S. military history

Dec. 1 in U.S. military history

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[Originally published at OpsLens.com] 1779: During what is perhaps the worst winter of the century, Gen. George Washington’s army establishes their winter camp at Morristown, N.J. 1918: The American Army of Occupation enters Germany. Rejecting the Treaty of Versailles, the United States…