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The British and Soviet Naval War in the Baltics

In the autumn of 1918 in Europe, the battles of the First World War continued. By this time the outcome of the war was predetermined…

The Bear Steams East: The Amazing Journey of the Russian Baltic Fleet to the Pacific

In the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, the burgeoning Empire of Japan went to war against the massive Russian Empire. Endeavoring to expand its influence in…

“Old Ironsides” Gives 21-gun Salute on Independence Day

The USS Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, sailed into Boston Harbor to fire her guns to mark the Fourth of July. Old Ironsides left its…

Soviet BTR Series of Armored Personnel Carriers – Facts and Photos

Armored personnel carriers (APCs) played an important part in military thinking during the Cold War. Despite the growth of heavy weapons and advanced technology, infantry…

Last of His Crew – Flying Fortress Captain Tells his Story

George Starks was nineteen when he pinned on his pilot’s wings and learned to fly the Flying Fortress.  Then he was off to Pyote, Texas,…

Pescadores: Japan’s Conquest of Taiwan

Part of Japan’s imperial efforts during the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 included the conquest of Taiwan. Having tried to take the island once before,…

Are US Tactics Evolving? – Comparing Vietnam to Afghanistan & Iraq

Between 1965 and 1972, the US fought a traditional war against the North Vietnamese army. At the same time, they fought a counterinsurgency (COIN) campaign…

Remember the “Haunted” Alamo?

The citadel was originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, built as a home for missionaries and their American Indian converts in 1724. In 1793,…

Playing at War: Zarnitsa – The Soviet Youth Military Exercises

Zarnitsa was a mass sports game of the 20th century. It was a team competition with elements of military field exercises. “Oh, yes, we also…

The Crazy Major – WW2’s First Partisan

When, in 1939, Germany and USSR conquered Poland, Polish soldiers found themselves in a dire situation. They had to choose whether to give up all…

Sir Charles McCarthy – Colonial Governor’s Skull became a Gold Plated Drinking Cup

Born in the largest Irish county of Cork, Sir Charles McCarthy was a knighted Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal African Corps before his appointment as…

Over 30 Years Ago – U.S. Navy Destroyed an Airliner with 290 Civilians On Board

When Iraq invaded Iran in September of 1980 problems arose between the United States and Iran when the U.S. helped Iraq.  By 1988, the conflict…