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To Stop a Coup — How Three SAS Commandos Defeated 400 African Rebels
When an army of Marxist guerrillas toppled the government of a small banana republic, they never expected to have their plans thwarted by a force of just three British commandos. But that’s exactly what happened…
The Tu-95-Bear — Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
“The bomber’s size, payload and range shocked Western defence planners when it was introduced in 1956. And not surprisingly, the monstrous Tu-95, was a major source of national pride for the Soviet Union.” WHEN THE…
Japanese soldier fights on — for 30 years!
“When the war ended in August of 1945, orders to stand down never reached Onoda and his small detachment of three troops.” THINKING OF throwing in the towel? Calling it quits? Leaving work early? Well, Hiroo…
Billy Yank, Johnny Reb and a Cup of Joe — Real Coffee Was a Rarity for Civil War Soldiers
“While soldiers on both sides of the conflict had very different views on slavery and states’ rights, all shared an appreciation for a good cup of coffee.” THE GATLING GUN, improved repeating rifles, and ironclad…
The Football War — How a Soccer Game Led to Conflict Between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969
“Tensions finally boiled over into full-scale war on July 14 when Salvadorian troops crossed the border into Honduran territory.” EUROPEAN SOCCER fans often let their enthusiasm for the game get the better of them, but…
“Remember the Lusitania!”
IT WAS JUST after 1:30 p.m. on May 7, 1915 when the lookouts aboard U-20, a German submarine operating 14 miles off the coast of south-western Ireland, spied a tempting target: the RMS Lusitania, a 31,500 ton British passenger…
