The Banana Wars – 10 Quick Facts About America’s Military Interventions in the Caribbean & Latin America
“After the Spanish-American War, American foreign policy in the Western hemisphere became much more aggressive.” By Phil Halton THE “BANANA WARS” is a term coined for the conflicts involving the United States across Central America,…
Frank Arthur Brock – Meet the Swashbuckling British Inventor Who Ended the German Zeppelin Menace
“Had Ian Fleming conjured up James Bond 35 years earlier, he might have used Frank Arthur Brock as the template for secret agent 007.” By Harry Smee and Henry Macrory THEY WERE THE stealth bombers…
“Nuts!” – The Story Behind the Famous American Reply to the German Surrender Ultimatum at Bastogne
“McAuliffe realized that some kind of answer had to be offered and he sat down to think it over. After several minutes he admitted to his officers that he did not know what to say…
Caesar & Rommel – How Two of History’s Great Commanders Faced Similar Battlefield Challenges
“Both had a bias for aggressive action as represented in their pursuits against formidable enemies despite inhospitable environments, choked supply lines, and operational gambits that threatened ruin.” By Gregory Starace with Alexander Merrow GAIUS JULIUS…
“Bring Up The PIAT!” – Meet Britain’s Famous Anti-Tank Weapon of WW2
“Throughout its service the PIAT gave hard-pressed troops the means of evening the odds against enemy armoured vehicles.” By Matthew Moss DESIGNED AT THE height of the Second World War the PIAT, or Projector, Infantry,…
The Khalsa Army – 10 Facts About India’s Elite Sikh Military Order
“Who were these Sikh warriors and what were their incredible achievements?” By Gurinder Singh Mann THE SIKHS, although a relatively small community in India, have played a major role in some of the subcontinent’s great…
