The Fortress of Jiayuguan – Dispatches from China’s Far-Flung Silk Road Citadel
“As a symbol of the extent of the Chinese Empire, and marking the end of the Great Wall, it is not surprising that Jiayuguan developed a near mythical reputation.” By George Yagi Jr. ESTABLISHED ALONG…
Coral Sea Revisited – Was History’s First Decisive Carrier Battle a Case of Allied Daring or Japanese Timidity?
“Never again would the odds be so much in favour for the Japanese to capture a prize which offered massive strategic upside.” By Peter Ingman THE BATTLE OF the Coral Sea, fought in May 1942,…
The Suez Crisis – The West’s First Illegal War in the Middle East
“It triggered the biggest rift in Anglo-American relations in modern times and nearly set off a nuclear war.” By David Charlwood AT DAWN ON Nov. 6, 1956, Peter Mayo prepared to go into battle. He camouflaged his webbing, dulled…
Unknown Warriors – Podcaster Seeks to Change Minds & Bust Myths About WW1
“If you think you know about the First World War, this series will make you think again.” MICHAEL BAKER IS on a mission to change the way we think about the First World War. According to…
War On Christmas – 15 Famous Battles That Were Fought During the Holidays
“Forget Christmas truces. In most conflicts, hostilities continued largely unabated over the holidays. In some cases, fighting even intensified.” THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE that took place along Western Front during the Great War’s first December has long fascinated the public. The…
The Eleventh Hour – American Correspondent Records Surreal Last Moments of World War One
“It was a curious situation, with the victors so quiet and the losers so feverishly celebrating their defeat.” BEFORE HE BECAME the voice of New York City in the Roaring Twenties, the iconic American writer…
