Six Rapid-Fire Facts About Germany’s MP-38/40 Maschinenpistole
“Allied troops fighting in close quarters in places like Monte Cassino and Stalingrad quickly learned to fear the unmistakable staccato sound of the MP-40’s bursts.” By GermanWarMachine.com THE MP-38/40 Maschinenpistole was the standard Wehrmacht submachine gun of…
You’re Free To Go — Military Paroles in the 18th and 19th Centuries
“Feeding and guarding so many captives was often beyond the logistical means of even the largest armies in the New World, so commanders routinely freed these captured amateurs, often within hours of the end of a battle.”…
Baby You Can Drive My Car – Author Explores Eisenhower’s Rumoured Romance with Kay Summersby
“She often slept at Eisenhower’s country house in England, known as Telegraph Cottage, and according to local folklore, the two even shared ‘love nests.’” By Kieron Wood EVERYONE WAS TALKING about them – General Dwight…
Savoring Victory — 18th Century Armies & Navies Couldn’t Fight Without Salted Provisions
“Although the use of salt provisions was problematic, they were vital in supplying Britain’s armed forces and sustaining its empire across the world.” By George Yagi FOR 18th CENTURY military commanders, salt often spelled the…
History Repeating – America’s Special Forces War in Syria Eerily Similar to Vietnam
“The problem in Syria today, just as in Vietnam, is that there is no charted avenue for U.S. military action to lead to Washington’s goals — hence the incoherence of strategy.” By John Prados PIOUS…
Doughboys and Gas — American Chemical Weapons in World War One
“While the United States and its allies were victorious in World War One, it’s unclear what contribution, if any, gas made in bringing the conflict to a conclusion.” By Thomas Faith WORLD WAR ONE remains…
