Category: Military Leaders & Heroes
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The 47 Ronin: A Samurai Story of Vengeance and Honor In the heart of Edo-era Japan, where honor was sacred and duty a way of life, a dramatic tale of vengeance unfolded that would echo for centuries. The story of the 47 Ronin—masterless samurai who avenged their lord—embodies the warrior code of bushido and remains…
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The Story Behind the Name of USS Capodanno Most ships are named for admirals, presidents, battles, and sometimes states or cities. But a select few carry names that reflect not military power—but spiritual courage. In the long history of the United States Navy, only three ships have ever been named after military chaplains. Only one…