Welcome to the sixth issue of the American Public University Sys-tem (APUS)’s Saber and Scroll Journal. This issue resulted from an “open” call for papers and therefore contains an eclectic mix of outstanding feature articles which range from an in-depth analy-sis of Mithridates I’s rise to power in Parthia, a mighty kingdom of the ancient near east to a feature devoted to the history of mil-itary war dogs – man’s best friends in the service to our country. Regardless of your historical interest Plus
