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‘No Mercy’ — How the Ghosts of 1918 Made the Germany Army Ruthless Towards Deserters in WW2
“After World War I, German commanders and military jurists drew the conclusion that the Imperial German Army had been too lenient in the crisis year of 1918. They vowed that if Germany ever went…
Charm Offensive — How Alexander the Great Shrewdly Won Persian Hearts and Minds
“Alexander’s Persian policies are a fascinating element of his reign and demonstrate insight into his skills as a strategist. He was able to effectively forge a combined political and military effort that sustained his rule…
The Death of General Sikorski — Was Poland’s Wartime Leader-in-Exile Assassinated?
“Rumors of a plot to kill the Polish leader began almost immediately – and continue to this day.” By Alex Zakrzewski General Władysław Sikorski is a name that even many World War II enthusiasts may…
The Battle of Ortona — Inside the Canadian Army’s Bloody Christmas at ‘Little Stalingrad’
“Coverage of the intense contest being fought in a small corner of Italy had caught the attention of Adolf Hitler. Desperate for even a Pyrrhic victory, he ordered that the town be held at all…
The Many Sackings of Rome — Eight Times the Eternal City Was Captured and Pillaged
“The city which had taken the whole world was itself taken.” FOR OVER two millennia, the city of Rome has stood as one of the greatest symbols of power, culture, and civilization in human history….
HMS Canopus – Meet the Broken British Battleship That Surprised a German Fleet in 1914
“Although Canopus had once been a formidable warship for her era, by 1914 she was woefully obsolete.” By Robert Schreiner ON THE morning of December 8, 1914, a crisp dawn revealed unusually clear skies and…
