Category: Units
Operation Colossus – Inside the First Allied Airborne Assault of WW2
“Colossus had the personal backing of Churchill, who doggedly believed that airborne forces were vital to winning the war.” (Originally published on Feb 19, 2020) By Damien Lewis ON JUNE 4, 1940, even as the…
Corps Competency – Inside the PR Campaign That Cast the U.S. Marines as America’s Finest Warriors
“In seeking to save their institution, Marines of all ranks turned to the burgeoning field of public relations to ensure their branch’s continued existence.” By Heather Venable AT THE START of the 20th century, the United…
Operation Biting – The Bruneval Raid and the Making of the British First Airborne Division
“The only way for raiders to reach the Bruneval radar installation, they determined, was from the air using the newly formed British 1st Parachute Brigade.” By Martin Roy Hill BY THE END of 1941, RAF…
Fighting for the Empire – Meet Japan’s Foreign Volunteers of WW2
“As the war continued, Japan’s outnumbered military relied heavily on these foreign auxiliaries and volunteers to fight against partisans and secure the hinterland of their fast-growing collection of occupied territories.” By Florian Heydorn WHEN JAPAN…
“Vive l’Empereur!” — 10 Amazing Facts About Life in Napoleon’s Grande Armée
“What was it really like to fight for Napoleon? How does the reality compare to the legend?” By Dr. Bernard Wilkin THE GRANDE ARMÉE is surrounded by enduring myths. Beautifully-dressed guardsmen are often seen among…
The Way of the Samurai – Why Honor Was Everything to Japan’s Legendary Warriors
“Honor came at a high price, and the responsibility of a samurai was not to be taken lightly.” By George Yagi Jr. THROUGHOUT HISTORY, a number of cultures have established guiding principles to ensure martial…
