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When the three Baltic States joined NATO in 2004, the next day member nations sent in air support to protect them. more...
When the Soviets left in 1994, the three Baltic countries immediately began building an air defense organization. more...
The Inglourious Basterds in Historical Reference
The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two. more...
Wooden Bullets Used in Peace and War
Designed for training and practice, these less-than lethal wooden bullets were often used in combat over the last 100 years more...
The Ise Class Battleships 1916-1945
Born in the First World War and converted in peacetime, these durable and proud battleships found their end at the close of the Second World War. more...
Last of the Surviving M-14 Battle Rifles
The standard US military rifle for only six years, the M14 refuses to go quietly into retirement after forty years. It is still seen all over the world today. more...
Task Force Smith and the Bazooka
Under armed and overwhelmed the US Army soldiers of Task Force Smith turned to their M9A1 Bazookas to save the day at the Battle of Osan in 1950. more...
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Disease in American Military History
By: Robert Marcell
Until the advent of modern medicine in the twentieth century, disease proved a far deadlier enemy than any weapon one's foe could bring against you. more...
U.S. Army Special Forces – Missions and Mandates
By: Shri Desai
The candidates have been selected, the training is complete, and the celebrations have concluded. It is now time for the Special Forces to earn their keep. more...
Early History of The Royal Marines
By: David Pilling
An overview of the early history of The Royal Marines, one of oldest and most respected elite fighting units in the British Armed Forces. more...
U.S. Army Special Forces Organization
By: Shri Desai
Having earned their Green Berets, the recruits are now assigned to a particular Special Forces Group based on their interests and current needs. more...
U.S. Army Special Forces – Green Berets
By: Shri Desai
The Special Forces were established in 1952 to act as counter-insurgency troops against Communist aggression, but would grow to be a part of the regular armed forces. more...
How to Become a Marine Officer
By: Paul Bertolone
Virtually anywhere in the US has an enlisted recruiting office within a reasonable drive. But finding information on pursuing a commission can be more difficult. more...
Sir Winston Churchill – Swashbuckling Adventurer
By: James Parsons
Churchill appeared to be the man for his times, destined for leadership, but he was a product of his times, with a romantic Victorian notion of war as a great adventure. more...
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