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The Strange Death of U-4708 — How the Allies Sunk a German U-Boat in its Own Sub Pen
“Most of the Allied bombing raids aimed at submarine pens inflicted only superficial damage.” By Robert Schreiner ON THE night of April 9, 1945, two German submarines were berthed within the cavernous concrete enclosure of…
‘Circle C Cowboys’ — Meet the U.S. Army Police Force That Brought Law and Order to Post-War Germany
“The U.S. Constabulary stands as an example of effective military law enforcement in occupied regions.” By Daniel Murphy IN THE summer of 1945, many looked at the devastation across Europe and believed that although the…
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 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 Flying Underdogs — How Australia’s Rookie 75 Squadron Saved Port Moresby from the Japanese
“The men of 75 Squadron fought desperately against the Japanese for the next 42 days while living and working in conditions best characterized as squalor.” By Jay Stout THE Australian machine gunners squinted at the…
The 1471 Siege of London — Inside the Unlikely Final Chapter to the War of the Roses
“The Bastard of Fauconberg and his so-called ‘lewd company’ of commoners, tradesmen and mariners terrorised and burnt London suburbs for several days before attacking the city defences.” By A.W. Boardman THE siege and bombardment…
