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The ‘Pickelhaube’ — A Brief History of WW1 Germany’s Iconic Spiked Helmet
“To Germany’s enemies, the helmet quickly became associated with ‘Hun’ barbarity.” THE GERMAN ARMY’S spiked helmet or pickelhaube (is arguably one of the most enduring symbols of the First World War. The polished black leather helmet with ornamental…
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…
MHN judges the best court martial movies
IS THE RIGID discipline and unquestioned obedience of the military a necessary evil in wartime or is it the breeding ground for the worst sorts of injustice? A number of memorable films about courts martial have tried to…
‘The Wipers Times’ — The Satirical Trench Newspaper That Lampooned the Absurdity of War
“Ironic humour was a by-product of the disillusionment, cynicism and a mistrust of authority developed by soldiers during the war. These feelings went on to influence much of pop culture in the decades that followed .”…
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…
