Fri, 26 May 2006
Under Attila, the Huns would constantly raid the outskirts of Byzantine Empire. At one point, Attila engaged with Aetius of the Romans at the Battle of Chalons. Attila lost the battle, but still was able to make it to the gates of Rome but would be turned back after the Pope urged him not to push forward. For more information, read: The Oxford Book of Military Anecdotes by Max Hastings History Resource Center World: Attila the Hun http://school.eb.com/all/eb/article-9011178?query=Attila&ct=null Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 20 May 2006
Military History Magazine (Feb 2000): Bicycles in War Special Forces by Samuel Southworth Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan Japanese Army by Geoffrey Forty Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 13 May 2006
Over time, nuclear delivery also improved. Early on, only gravity bombs were used (ex. US bombers circulated around the USSR ready to drop gravity bombs). However, by the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis, rockets and ballistic missiles were developed to carry warheads. Submarine-launchable and backpack nukes also exist. Because the power of nuclear technology is so great, a policy of Mutually Assured Destruction has been adopted. In other words, both sides don't launch nuclear weapons out of fear that the other side will launch their own. Currently, there are seven countries known to possess nuclear weapons, and two who are thought to possess them. For more information, read: Physics 6th Edition by Cutnell and Johnson The Cold War by Mike Sewell http://www.nuclearfiles.org http://www.thebulletin.org/doomsday_clock/ Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine
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Sun, 7 May 2006
Some of their battles in WWII include: Pathfinding during D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. The division also participated in the Vietnam War (ex. Hamburger Hill), during Desert Storm, and during Operation Cobra II (otherwise known as Operation Iraqi Freedom). They have been featured in various forms of entertainment including: Brothers in Arms (video game), Band of Brothers (mini-series), Saving Private Ryan (movie). For more information, read: US Special Forces by Samuel Southworth Reader's Digest Illustrated Story of World War II http://www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/101stairborne/ http://www.101airborneww2.com/equipment3.html Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |