Matt Brown

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Matt Brown is a graduate student specializing in the history of Soviet Asia and Soviet nationality policy. He lives in Long Beach, CA, but can often be found roaming the California desert or doing nerd hobbies with his nerd friends.

Experience

Graduate student
- History of Soviet Asia
- Soviet nationality policy

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A Picture from History: The Battle of Yorktown

2 years ago 10 Comments

We’ve learned about Lexington and Concord...but what about the final battle of the Revolutionary War that secured American independence. (Read)

A Picture from History: The Battle of Leipzig

2 years ago 5 Comments

The 1813 Battle of Leipzig, part of the Napoleonic Wars, pitted 12 militaries against each other in the largest battle in European history before WWI. (Read)

A Picture from History: The Battle of Waterloo

2 years ago 7 Comments

In this Picture from History, we take a look at the Battle of Waterloo which saw Napoleon Bonaparte's forces face off against the British and Prussians. (Read)

A Picture from History: Battle of Okinawa

2 years ago 11 Comments

In this Picture from History, we take a look back at the Battle of Okinawa, which raged for almost three months as Americans and Japanese fought for control. (Read)

A Picture from History: The Battle of Stalingrad

2 years ago 2 Comments

The fierce urban warfare of the Battle of Stalingrad has been the subject of countless films, books, and video games...and we're taking a closer look. (Read)

A Picture from History: Robert M. Hanson

2 years ago 9 Comments

In this Picture from History, we dive into the story of Lt. Robert M. Hanson -- a pilot credited with over 20 aerial victories in WWII. (Read)

A Picture from History: Edward A. Carter Jr.

2 years ago 2 Comments

In this Picture from History, we take a look at Medal of Honor recipient Edward A. Carter Jr. and his heroic actions during World War II. (Read)

A Picture from History: Operation Jubilee

2 years ago 1 Comments

We take a look at Operation Jubilee, otherwise known as the Dieppe Raid, and how this failed mission helped the allies with D-Day. (Read)

A Picture from History: The Great Emu War of 1932

2 years ago 8 Comments

We take a look at an interesting conflict between Australia and...emus. Come learn more about the weapons and tactics of the Great Emu War of 1932! (Read)