“Guerrillas endured pervasive exhaustion, disease, and malnourishment. They engaged in irregular warfare, espionage, prison raids and sabotage.” By James Kelly Morningstar WHAT IF I told you that one of the most important campaigns of World… The post The Philippine Resistance – How WW2’s Forgotten Guerrilla Movement Helped Bring Down Japan appeared first on MilitaryHistoryNow.com. The Philippine…
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Know Your WW2 History: Suvorov’s Revisionism Goes Mainstream
Barbarossa: Suvorov’s Revisionism Goes Mainstream As an amateur Military Historian I would have to read the books mentioned before I gave my opinion on this Revisionist thesis. The article however is fascinating and brings up some great questions, especially in light of the rise of Communism in the 21st Century.
Know Your History: The Swamp Fox – Inside Francis Marion’s Guerrilla War Against the British Redcoats
The Swamp Fox – Inside Francis Marion’s Guerrilla War Against the British Redcoats One of the most enlightening studies of early Guerilla Warfare tactics was my study of Francis Marion and Rogers Rangers during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Study Up.
Death Knell of the Anglo-Saxons?
Death Knell of the Anglo-Saxons? “As you know, the moral underpinnings of our military have been destroyed. [First] there came the removal of the policy of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ then the forced integration of transgendered people, and now they want women brought to the tip of the spear.” -Adm. James “Ace” Lyons –…
Know Your WW1 History: April 25, 1915 – WWI Allied Troops Land in Gallipoli
April 25, 1915 – WWI Allied Troops Land in Gallipoli Excellent overview of the Gallipoli campaign debacle. It is important to note that some historians have attempted to lay the blame of this military tragedy solely at Winston Churchill’s feet (who at the time was the Lord of the Admiralty) but this is not…
Revisiting the Yeakey Murder in Light of Re-Written History
Stand Up to the Rising of the Tide.
Know Your WW2 History: Soviet Drone Tanks
These are the Soviet drone tanks of World War II “Teletanks” were a technological marvel for their time but practicality in war eventually demanded resources go toward building real T-26’s and eventually the Soviet workhorse tank of WW2, the T-34. This History of Soviet Tanks in World War Two is a fascinating one. Stay…
Know Your History: Coal Miner’s Revolt, The Battle of Blair Mountain
Coal Miners Revolt: The Battle of Blair Mountain One of the greatest examples in the 20th century of how a well armed and willing populace can hold their own against a well organized larger armed force. Take Notes and Prepare Accordingly. History is circling around yet again. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Know Your History: The Navy Jack Flag
Navy Jack Flag: History of the First Navy Jack and The Ultimate Symbol of Freedom From the good folks over at Ammo.com and Libertas Bella. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Operation Kutuzov
Know Your WW2 History.