Maine | United States
The Penobscot Narrows, near where the Penobscot River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, were a strategically important site during early American Republic. An impressive fortification, Fort Knox, was built on the west bank of the Penobscot River to defend against a potential British naval assault.
United States | Washington, D.C.
A United States military cemetery spanning 624 acres just outside of Washington, D.C., Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864 and is the final resting place for over 400,000 American servicemen and women. The cemetery is a beautiful and moving place.
United States | Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg was perhaps the most important (and is almost certainly the best-known) battle of the Civil War. The battlefield is beautiful, moving, and fascinating.
New Zealand | North Island
The National Museum in Wellington is free in a great attraction. Thereare a variety of floors that explore different things including a great World War 1 exhibit that focuses on Gallipoli, as well as sites and artifacts from the Maoris, the natural and other historical features of New Zealand.
Vietnam
Museum about the history of the Vietnam War. Outside the museum is a large collection of American military power: tanks, artillery, helicopters, and jets. The inside is mostly photos, with captions, as well as some short written accounts. Most of the exhibits depict atrocities committed by the American military or South Vietnamese army.
Sweden
Interesting exhibits on armor and clothing worn by the soldiers and royal family of Sweden.
