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Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Last Casualty of the Civil War

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Last Casualty of the Civil War

On 14 April, 1861, Union troops at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, surrendered to their Confederate attackers. The fort had suffered a 34-hour bombardment with no hope of reinforcement or resupply. The Union Commander, Major Robert Anderson, lowered the 33-star U.S. flag and carried it as he led

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Forgotten Moors of Spain

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Forgotten Moors of Spain

“The History of Western Civilization” is a required course at every college and university. Today, some high schools offer it as well. I remember learning about the Kings and Queens and famous battles that produced the Europe we know today. Not so much time was spent on America, as separate

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Name Your Poison

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Name Your Poison

You just can't have a good murder mystery without poison. Guns and knives will serve, but then there is the blood, guts, and gore. Real murder requires poison, stealth, and a lot of planning. It is not to be undertaken by the common criminal. Murder by poison has

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Klaus Fuchs – Atomic Spy

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Klaus Fuchs – Atomic Spy

“Knowledge of atomic research should not be the private property of any one country but should be shared with the rest of the world for the benefit of all mankind”. Klaus Fuchs, 2 February, 1950. Klaus Fuchs was born in Russelsheim, Germany, on 29 December, 1911. His father was a

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Crusaders Then and Now

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Crusaders Then and Now

In modern usage, a “crusader” is a person who campaigns vigorously for political, social, or religious change; a campaigner. Originally, a crusader was a Christian fighter traveling to the Holy Land to free the city of Jerusalem from the Muslims. The Muslims controlled Jerusalem from 635 until 1099. Life was

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Second Battle of the Alamo

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Second Battle of the Alamo

In September 1835, General Martin Perfecto de Cos and 500 Mexican troops arrived in the Mexican province of Texas. Gen Cos had been ordered to Texas by his brother-in-law, Mexican President and General of the Army, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. His orders stated he was to “end

Colonel Paul’s Corner – No More Aces

Colonel Paul’s Corner – No More Aces

The word “Ace” came into popular use in the English language in the 18th century. The meaning then and now is “the best at something”. The expert at any given undertaking. It is the highest ranking card in a deck of playing cards. Strangely enough, until the early 16th century