‘Don’t Shoot the Rubber Trees!’ – Vet Recalls Absurd Rules-of-Engagement GIs Faced in Vietnam War
“Artillery ruined the rubber trees, which cost money. That the policy also cost lives, American lives, seemed to be a secondary concern.” By Jeff Danziger ANY VIETNAM vet will remember an instance – either hideous…
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…
“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…
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…
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,…
‘I Die Like a Gentleman & Soldier’ – The Execution of Robert Boyd, an Irish Freedom Fighter in Spain
“It is in these last excruciating hours that Boyd wrote his final letter to his brother.” By Michael MacCallan “Mark you that I die like a gentleman & a soldier – I am to be…
