Articles

A curated collection of historical articles by Ellen Hampton, exploring French and American experiences in war and memory—from World War I medical breakthroughs to World War II heroes, resistance, remembrance, and the enduring ties between France and the United States. Each piece highlights personal stories and overlooked moments that shaped history.

• This French General Never Lost a Battle—So Naturally He Liberated Paris

• France Pays Tribute to WWII Resistance Fighter Henri Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves

• Circle of Iron and Fire: Americans in Paris During the 1870–71 Franco-Prussian War

• When John Paul Jones Crossed Over

• Tombs of Memory

• How World War I Revolutionized Medicine