Blohm, Craig E.

Discusses John J. Pershing, general of the armies; Erich Ludendorff, a troubled general; Philippe P?tain, hero of Verdun; William "Billy Mitchell, prophet of airpower; Douglas Haig, the gentleman soldier, Ferdinand Foch, the will to win; and Woodrow Wilson, crusader for peace.

The Y2K bug, which prompted fears of a cataclysmic breakdown of societal order as 1999 turned into 2000, fizzled. Nevertheless, the decade experienced its share of catastrophic events including a massive and deadly tsunami, a bridge collapse, killer tornadoes, and devastating terrorist acts.

Discusses the development of nuclear weapons, the race for nuclear supremacy, deployment of these weapons during the Cold War, and disarmament.

Explores the crime-solving techniques used during investigations into the events of September 11, 2001, discusses what was learned from the evidence, and addresses conspiracy theories associated with the attacks.

Discusses the founding of New Hampshire, daily life and politics in the early years, its role in the American Revolution, and its achievement of statehood.