‘The March of the Ten Thousand’ — Why Xenophon’s ‘Anabasis’ Continues to Fascinate
“His engaging descriptions of battles and of the highs and lows of the march are a classic illustration of what ancient writers termed enargeia, ‘vividness.’” By Shane Brennan XENOPHON of Athens (430 to 355 BCE)…
Breaking Point — How the Stress of Air Combat Took a Heavy Toll on WW2 Bomber Crews
“Recognized today as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, during the Second World War, some made light of the condition or viewed it as a sign of weakness.” By Rona Simmons WHEN AMERICA entered the Second…
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,…
From Longbows to Spitfires – Nine Weapons that Made Britain Great
“Part of the country’s edge in its history of conflicts has been superior technology by land, sea, and air.” By Douglas Brown THE UNITED KINGDOM has seen its share of armed conflicts. In fact, few…
Hitler and Pearl Harbor — How News of Japan’s Surprise Attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet Rocked the Third Reich
“The Führer was surprised — he clearly had no foreknowledge of the date and time of the attack — and ecstatic.” By Brendan Simms AFTER A long run of victories which had given him control…
