The Chios Massacre On the 11th April 1822 an army of some 40,000 Ottoman troops began landing on the Greek island of Chios, which is situated just 7 kilometers off the Turkish coastline of Anatolia, with express orders to kill all Christian infants under three years old, all males 12 years and older, and all…
Category: World War I History
Know Your Weapons: Mannlicher M1895 Rifle
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY’S M-95 Rifle “The M95 proved itself one of the finest battle rifles of the First World War. It weighed around a pound less than its equally lengthy peers and was slim and almost delicate by comparison. The soldiers who carried it appreciated its light weight but the Allied soldiers facing the M95 in…
Know Your History: Paramilitary Organizations in Germany 1871-1945
This is a very well put together Thesis Paper (pdf) from 2014 on Paramilitary Organizations in Germany 1871-1945. I would highly recommend you download this to a thumb drive for reference purposes. Relevance: Understanding how a Well-Organized and Financed Paramilitary Group (ie Citizen Action Groups) can effect REAL CHANGE in the Political and Social…
Know Your History & Tradecraft: Stand to Arms
Some really good information here on Operational Timetables for both Military and Domestic LE Units. Human Beings regardless of the uniform they wear, are predictable. Take every advantage you can get! Prepare Accordingly.
Know Your Obscure WW1 History: German Zeppelins Made from Cow Intestines?
German Zeppelins Were Made with Cow Intestines And It Led To Sausage Restrictions During WWI Here’s an Obscure Fact you can use sometime when Discussing World War One!
The Living Dead in War Films: It Began With J’Accuse
The Living Dead in War Films: It Began With J’Accuse I have a fascination with older war films, especially around WW1.
On This Day in History, October 31, 1922: Mussolini Seizes Power in Italy
October 31, 1922 – Benito Mussolini Assumes Power in Italy Mussolini formed the Fascist Party in March of 1919 with the support of many unemployed veterans of WWI. He organized them into armed squads known as Black Shirts, who terrorized their political opponents. In 1921, the Fascist Party was invited to join the coalition…
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…
Know Your WW1 Weapons: The Great British Machine Gun Controversy
Know Your Weapons: WW1 Night Sights – Gewehr 98 and SMLE
Germany, Britain, and France all introduced luminous night sights for their service rifles in 1916. Today we are looking at a Gewehr 98 and an SMLE that have detachable WW1 night sights fitted (and the SMLE also has a metal muzzle cover device). WW1 Night Sights: Gewehr 98 and SMLE — Forgotten Weapons