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Catastrophe – Explaining the French Collapse in the Franco-Prussian War
“The six- month debacle would result in the abdication of Louie, the exile of he and his willful wife and the fall of the Second Empire in 1871.” By Ron Singerton “IF THERE IS no…
The Fox of Saipan — How Japanese Army Captain Sakae Oba Fought on After One of the Pacific War’s Fiercest Battles
“If Oba had been an American, he’d have been put up for a Congressional Medal of Honor.” By George Yagi Jr. AICHI PREFECTURE boasts a colourful assortment of warriors who left their mark in the…
The Battle of the Falklands – Did a British Disinformation Campaign Create a German Naval Disaster in 1914?
“Following the destruction of Spee’s squadron at the Falklands, many Germans asked how such a thing could have happened. Some in Berlin attributed the shocking defeat to enemy espionage.” By Eric Brose On Dec. 8,…
Near-Run Things – Seven Times the British Army Turned Defeat Into Victory
“It was impossible to do anything except fight.” By Douglas Brown IN A previous article, we explored seven of the best-known escapes of British armies from history — famous battles or campaigns, from Agincourt to…
Mustang vs. Corsair – Inside the U.S. Navy’s 1944 Match-Up Between the Two Fighters
“In late January and early February 1944, the U.S. Navy conducted a comparison of both airplanes at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland.” By Marc Liebman U.S. ARMY AIR Force pilots who flew the…
Celtic Fight Songs – Eight Famous Melodies Irish and Scottish Armies Played in Battle
“From ancient bards playing on harps to massed corps of pipes and drums, it seems wherever Celtic armies fought, they did so with the sound of their unmistakable music in the air.” By Douglas Brown…
