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When Defense Becomes Destruction: Austria-Hungary’s Mistake and Ukraine’s Risk
The article discusses Przemył, Poland's historical significance during World War I as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, highlighting it as a site of major military operations and sieges. The author...
North Korea Defeated the U.S. Army in Battle
The article recounts the early stages of the Korean War when North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950. A small and poorly equipped US force, Task Force Smith, consisting of just 540 soldiers with ...
Military Quote of the Day by Army General Patton: ‘If you are going to win any battle, you have to do one thing.’
The article discusses George S. Patton's pivotal role in turning around the Allied situation during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. At a critical meeting on December 19, 1944, Patton committ...
Military Quote of the Day By Alexander the Great: ‘Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love…’
This article discusses Alexander the Great's journey from heir-apparent in Macedonia under Philip II to becoming the undisputed king at 20, after Philip’s assassination. It highlights his early milita...
Destruction of Hostomel Bridge – Commemoration Of The Heroes Who Halted Russia’s Advance on Kyiv
On the reconstructed Hostomel Bridge near Kyiv, people are laying flowers and commemorating soldiers who halted Russian forces in their tracks during the initial stages of the invasion. A passerby exp...
Military Quote Of The Day By General Dwight D. Eisenhower: ‘The Sergeant Is the Army’
A historical overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower's journey from organizing tank training during World War I to becoming Supreme Allied Commander in WWII and later President of the United States. The piec...
“NUTS!” — McAuliffe’s 1944 Christmas Letter
Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe's 1944 Christmas letter to the U.S. 101st Airborne Division, commemorating their efforts during the Battle of Bastogne in World War II. The letter humorously reflec...
America’s Dunkirk: The battle of Long Island
The evacuation of George Washington's Continental Army from Long Island in August 1776 is often compared to the successful Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Although this withdrawal did not win ...
America’s Dunkirk: The battle of Long Island
George Washington's strategic decision to evacuate his forces from Long Island during the American Revolutionary War in August 1776 was crucial for saving what remained of the Continental Army at that...
Military Quote of the Day By Napoleon: ‘You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will…’
In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte led an invasion into Russia that resulted in a catastrophic defeat. The French army suffered significant losses, with about 90% of its 600,000-strong force being depleted b...
Army Quote of the Day By General William Westmoreland: ‘The military don’t start wars. Politicians start wars’
This article discusses the controversial figure of U.S. Army General William C. Westmoreland, known for his command in Vietnam during a period that ended in military defeat upon his departure. The pie...
The Importance of the Battle of Antietam
The article discusses the significance of the Battle of Antietam fought on September 17, 1862, which is noted as the deadliest single-day battle in American military history with nearly 23,000 casualt...
America’s Dunkirk: The battle of Long Island
George Washington's strategic decision to evacuate the Continental Army from Long Island in August 1776 played a critical role in preserving American forces during the Revolutionary War, despite not s...
Army Quote of the Day by Napoleon: ‘When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battlefield, they have…’
A discussion on Napoleon Bonaparte’s military strategy and his notable quote about soldiers being ‘baptized’ in the fire of battle, emphasizing the lessons from his significant defeats including the d...
The F-117 Nighthawk First Went To War 36 Years Ago Today
Today marks 36 years since the F-117 Nighthawk fighter-bomber's debut in combat during the U.S. military intervention in Panama in 1989, which had similarities to current tensions with Venezuela....
Guidance: Veterans of the LGBT Ban: Financial Recognition Scheme
The UK government has provided guidance for veterans who served under and were affected by the ban on LGBT personnel from 1967 to 2000 in HM Armed Forces. The scheme aims at financial recognition for ...
Military Quote of the Day by General George Washington: ‘To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.’
General George Washington's influential quote 'To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace' stems from his extensive military experience and life as a frontier survey...