Partners in Arms – How Years of Soviet-German Cooperation Set the Stage for World War II

“The Soviet-German Pact of 1939 is often regarded as a moment of opportunism, a temporary alignment of interests between Hitler and Stalin. That is only part of the story.” By Ian Ona Johnson IN THE…

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“Spearhead” – How the U.S. Army’s 3rd Armored Division Led the Allies to Victory in Western Europe

“The division didn’t seek publicity; they had a war to fight. And fight they did. That’s why the 3rd Armored Division was the best in the west.” By Daniel Bolger DURING WORLD WAR II, the…

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The Battle of Mount Longdon – Inside One of the Falklands War’s Most Violent Firefights

“What followed was one of the most bitter battles the British army had fought since the Korean War.” By James O’Connell IN 1982, when I was 22 years old, I was a member of the…

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Prince Eugen of Savoy — 12 Facts About One of the 18th Century’s Most Remarkable Military Leaders

“Brilliant and brave, Eugen was a fascinating figure, albeit rather enigmatic in his personal life.” By Douglas Brown  PRINCE EUGEN of Savoy may not be as well-known in the English-speaking world as his illustrious contemporary,…

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