Wed, 26 December 2007
Football (two armies fighting to reach the opposing camp/end zone):
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Sat, 15 December 2007
The mighty American military during WWII would have been nothing without its surprisingly-important rationing system. Food kept the United States going, so therefore, it is well worth studying. Throughout WWII and the years beyond, the US entered/exited several "eras" of rations:
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Sat, 8 December 2007
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Sun, 2 December 2007
However, the ethnic cleansing continued, most notably at Kosovo. After another NATO intervention led by General Wesley Clark, peace was restored again. For more information, read: My Life by Bill Clinton http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1280328.stm http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/genocide/bosnia.htm The Statesman's Yearbook 2006 Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 24 November 2007
Operation Downfall had two parts: Operation Olympic (Nov 1945) and Operation Coronet (March 1946). Both were commanded by MacArthur and supported by Nimitz. Operation Olympic involved the I, V, IX, and XI Corps storming the beaches of Kyushu (the southern main island) and taking airbases to support Operation Coronet. Operation Coronet involved the First Army and the Eighth Army, as well as numerous British Commonwealth units, storming the beaches of Honshu near the capital city of Tokyo. On the opposing side was Operation Ketsu Go, the Japanese defense of its main islands. Most of Japan's forces (air and ground) were focused on the island of Kyushu. Also, tens of millions of Japanese civilians (all able-bodied civilians, men and women) were trained in basic martial arts in order to repel the invasion. In addition, the Japanese government created numerous suicide units to repel the invasion. All in all, it would have been one of the bloodiest battles in history. An estimated 1 million Americans and 10 million Japanese would have lost their lives. For more information, read: The Japanese Army Handbook by George Forty The Pacific War Companion by Daniel Marston Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Fri, 9 November 2007
This second episode covers the Amphipolis Campaign/Cuban Missile Crisis to the surrender of Athens. The Participants:
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Fri, 9 November 2007
This first episode covers the beginning through the Amphipolis Campaign/Cuban Missile Crisis. The Participants:
For more information, read: History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General |
Sun, 4 November 2007
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Mon, 29 October 2007
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Sat, 20 October 2007
The 100,000 Canadians of the Canadian Corps were commanded by Arthur Currie. Currie began numerous preparations including:
Four Victoria Crosses were awarded in the battle. 3000 Canadians were KIA, and another 7000 were wounded. 20,000 Germans were wounded and 4000 were captured. For more information, read: http://www.northpeel.com/news/article/20719 http://www.legionmagazine.com/features/special/07-03a.asp?id=print#5 http://wwii.ca/page9.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/vimy/ http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=14742 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6373IRqSeU Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Wed, 10 October 2007
"The Most Dangerous Man in Europe" was how Eisenhower described Otto Skorzeny, Nazi Germany's most famous commando and special operations leader. Before he became the leader of Jagdverbande 502 (a special operations unit), Skorzeny fought on the Eastern Front and even won an Iron Cross for bravery. His most famous mission was Operation Oak, the search and rescue of Benito Mussolini, who had been captured and imprisoned by his rivals in the Italy. Skorzeny led a glider assault on Gran Sasso Mountain, where Mussolini was being held, and captured him without having to fire a single shot. Skorzeny brought Mussolini back to Hitler. Hitler was overjoyed. Skorzeny was tasked to lead many other commando missions including:
For more information, read: Armchair General Magazine (October 2007): The Devil’s Commando Skorzeny’s Special Missions by Otto Skorzeny http://greyfalcon.us/Otto%20Skorzeny.htm http://ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=133 Battle Fleet.com http://www.2worldwar2.com/otto-skorzeny.htm http://homepages.ius.edu/RVEST/SkorzenyDr2.htm Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 29 September 2007
Some famous battles on the Syrian front include: Bosra, Ajnadayn, and Damascus. The Siege of Damascus saw the first use of Khalid's unit of elite cavalrymen, the Mobile Guard. However, the greatest battle in the theater was the Battle of Yarmouk. Khalid had removed from command by Umar (Abu Bakr's successor) but he still had operational command because the nominal commander respected him so much. The Battle of Yarmouk was fought between 100,000 Byzantines and 30,000 Arabs along a battle line 12 miles long. After a series of significant duels (including one where Khalid personally persuaded an enemy commander to convert to Islam), the main battle began. For the first few days, it was a stalemate. Eventually, though, Khalid managed to maneuver his cavalry all the way around the Byzantines and flank them. Soon after the battle, Umar, who believed that Khalid was gaining too much power, removed Khalid from command completely. For more information, read: Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/ohod.asp http://islambyquestions.net/moreAbout/Hunayn.htm http://islam.pakistanway.com/showtopic.aspx?topicid=266&typeid=25 http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/10_abu_bakr.htm http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9045249/Khalid-ibn-al-Walid http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/00_abu_bakr.htm http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=1206 http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/muslimwars/articles/yarmuk.aspx Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 23 September 2007
Khalid ibn al-Walid originally fought with the Meccan Quraiysh tribe against Mohammad and the Muslims. However, he converted after the Battle of the Trench and joined the forces of Mohammad. His first campaign as a Muslim commander was into Ghassanid Territory to fight the Battle of Mutah, in which he led an expert retreat after the first three Muslim commanders were killed. His second campaign involved attacking south and east in order to conquer the Arabian Peninsula. He participated in the conquest of Mecca and in the Battle of Hunayn. After Mohammad's death, Abu Bakr took over and formed the Rashidun Caliphate (the first of three great Islamic Empires with the other two being the Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties). Khalid led the campaign to reconquer all the tribes that left the Muslim confederation after Mohammad's death. Specifically, he commanded the Muslims at the Battle of Yamama, which was fought against the "liar prophet", Musailima. After the Arabian Peninsula was retaken, Khalid was put in charge of the Rashidun invasion of Iraq (which was held by the Sassanid Persians). Some of the famous battles of the invasion include the Battle of Chains, the Battle of Ullais, the Battle of Hira, and the Battle of Al-Anbar. However, the most famous is the Battle of Walaja, which is known as the eastern Battle of Cannae because of Khalid's successful double envelopment of the Persians. To this day, Khalid and Hannibal are the only ones to pull this off against a numerically superior force. The Battle of Firaz is also important because Khalid defeated a Persian army ten times his own (in numbers). The second part of this episode will cover Khalid's exploits in Syria. For more information, read: Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler http://www.ezsoftech.com/islamic/ohod.asp http://islambyquestions.net/moreAbout/Hunayn.htm http://islam.pakistanway.com/showtopic.aspx?topicid=266&typeid=25 http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/10_abu_bakr.htm http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9045249/Khalid-ibn-al-Walid http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/companion/00_abu_bakr.htm http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=1206 http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/muslimwars/articles/yarmuk.aspx Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Fri, 14 September 2007
For more information, read: http://www.polishresistance-ak.org/Main%20Page.htm http://www.historynet.com/magazines/world_war_2/3032951.html?page=6&c=y http://www.achtungpanzer.com/pol/kubus.htm Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine
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Mon, 3 September 2007
Since its creation in 1958, DARPA has been at the forefront of technology and innovation. It's inventions since 1958 include:
For more information, read: http://www.darpa.mil/ War Made New by Max Boot Foreign Affairs (January 2007): The Real Meaning of Military Transformation Foreign Affairs (July 2006): The Military’s Manpower Crisis Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine My Odeo Channel (odeo/a5b9222a2c4c44e2)
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Sat, 25 August 2007
The book is written by an experienced and well-qualified author. It is a must-read for anybody who was involved with the submarine or with the search, and it is a recommended read for any submarine enthusiasts or conspiracy theory enthusiasts. To purchase, visit www.scorpiondown.com. Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Tue, 21 August 2007
Andrew Jackson's military career began in the War of 1812. First, he defeated Chief Red Eagle of the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Then, he defeated Sir Pakenham of the British at the Battle of New Orleans. Even though the war was over at this point, Jackson delivered Britain one of its greatest defeats in history, while only suffering 21 casualties. In the Seminole War that followed soon after, Andrew Jackson captured Spanish Florida and became its territorial governor, thereby founding the state of Florida, which is currently America's fourth most powerful state. Andrew Jackson's personal life was a tough one. "Old Hickory" got into 103 duels. He famously defeated Charles Dickinson, thought by many to be the nation's greatest dueler, despite being shot two inches from the heart. In the Senate Chamber, Jackson also sat next to Thomas Hart Benton, the man who had shot him repeatedly while he lay on the floor in a hotel in Nashville in a fight a few years earlier. While president, he beat his would-be assassin with his own cane until his aides apprehended him. Lastly, at his funeral, his pet parrot had to be removed because it was swearing too much (a skill taught to it by Andrew Jackson, himself). This episode only covers Andrew Jackson's life up to his presidency. For more information, read: The American Presidents by David Whitney Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan Kaplan AP Princeton Review AP Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 4 August 2007
In 1950, MacArthur became the commander of UN Forces in the Korean War. After North Korea had pushed the South Koreans all the way to Pusan, MacArthur led a giant amphibious left hook into Inchon. He cut off the North Korean supply lines and pushed them all the way back to the Yalu River. MacArthur suggested to Truman that nuclear weapons be used, and he was fired as a result. He gave a famous speech to Congress in which he said, "old soldiers never die, they just fade away". After that, he stayed away from the public (although he almost became a vice presidential candidate) until he died in 1964. For more information, read: Armchair General (November 2005): Douglas MacArthur The Guinness Book of Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan The Oxford Book of Military Anecdotes by Max Hastings The Pacific War Companion by Daniel Marston Reader's Digest Illustrated History of WWII The Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler http://ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=3&list=Ground http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/douglasmacarthurfarewelladdress.htm Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 29 July 2007
After the war, he became the superintendent of West Point. Then, he was charged with breaking up the Bonus Army, which had gathered in Washington DC to protest Hoover's treatment of them. After that, he became the head of FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps. Then, he became US Army Forces Commander in the Far East and was stationed in the Philippines. When WWII rolled around for the United States, he led the failed defense of the Philippines. Although he did not do the best job, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. In March 1942, he was instructed to go to Australia to become Supreme Allied Commander of the Southwest Pacific Area. He famously yelled "I shall return" as he sailed away. MacArthur's actions during WWII and the Korean War will be in the next episode. For more information, read: Armchair General (November 2005): Douglas MacArthur The Guinness Book of Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan The Oxford Book of Military Anecdotes by Max Hastings The Pacific War Companion by Daniel Marston Reader's Digest Illustrated History of WWII The Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler http://ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=3&list=Ground http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/douglasmacarthurfarewelladdress.htm Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Fri, 20 July 2007
In addition to colonizing the British Isles and North America (discussed in part one), Britain colonized islands in the South Atlantic, the South Pacific, and the Mediterranean (for the purpose of Royal Navy bases). Britain also colonized Australia as a penal colony. A joint-stock company, the British East India Company, also controlled India from 1600 to 1857, when power was transferred to the British crown as a result of the Sepoy rebellion. Significant territorial gains were also made in Africa after the Berlin Conference of 1884 during the Scramble for Africa time period. However, all of these possessions became independent one-by-one after WWII, with the exception of a few overseas territories. Most of the former colonies still have ties to Britain through the Commonwealth of Nations. For more information, read: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/2003_34_thu_01.shtml http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/uk/armada/back/backd.html http://www.britishempire.co.uk The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches by Brian MacArthur The Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler The Guinness Book of Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan The Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 14 July 2007
The British Empire began in 1066 with the Battle of Hastings, where William of Normandy defeated King Harold II of the Saxons. Since then, England has consolidated power by annexing Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the crown dependencies, and numerous other territories and colonies around the world. For example, thanks to Francis Drake's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, the United Kingdom has been able to expand throughout the New World. In North America, Britain founded 13 colonies along the eastern seaboard of the modern-day United States. North of these colonies, Britain founded the Dominion of Canada after it defeated the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The next episode focuses on British expansion into Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific. For more information, read: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/2003_34_thu_01.shtml http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/uk/armada/back/backd.html http://www.britishempire.co.uk The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches by Brian MacArthur The Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler The Guinness Book of Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan The Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 8 July 2007
Blitzkrieg (lightning war) was the military doctrine of Germany during the first half of WWII. It consisted of an all-mechanized army blowing through the enemy lines (via air support and artillery support) so fast that the enemy would be overwhelmed and defeated. Blitzkrieg relied on a highly mobile and highly professional army. It was developed after WWII by Heinz Guderian, author of Achtung: Panzer. Blitzkrieg warfare was applied in five major places: Spanish Civil War, Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, North Africa Campaign, Operation Barbarossa. Each time, Germany's enemy was too surprised to effectively defend itself. However, as the German war machine ran out of resources and technical superiority, blitzkrieg methodology began to disappear (at least in the German form). However, German blitzkrieg was neither the first nor the last use of maneuver tactics in a combined arms fashion. Other examples include: German Schlieffen Plan in WWI, Russian Deep Operations in WWII, Operation Shock and Awe in Iraq War. For more information, read: Infantry Attacks by Erwin Rommel http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/blitzkrieg.htm http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,762668-1,00.html Illustrated History of WWII by Reader’s Digest Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Thu, 28 June 2007
General Leopold Galtieri, leader of Argentina, decided to act because he needed something to justify his military government. He launched Operation Azul to successfully capture the islands. Margaret Thatcher, leader of Britain, decided to respond militarily.
http://www.naval-history.net/NAVAL1982FALKLANDS.htm Military History Magazine (April 2002): Blood and Mud at Goose Green http://www.falklandswar.org.uk/index.htm http://www.falklands.info/history/82timeline.html http://www.raf.mod.uk/falklands/sg1.html Telegraph.co.uk Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 23 June 2007
Both sides had been supported by foreign powers, including the United States and the Soviet Union. For more information, read: How to Make War by James Dunnigan The Presidency of George Bush by John Robert Greene http://www.jonhs.net/freemovies/iran_iraq.htm http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/iraniraq.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/iran-iraq.htm http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/ops/war/docs/3203/ http://www.iranchamber.com/history/articles/arming_iraq.php http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/airforce.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/airforce.htm http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20950607-1702,00.html Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 17 June 2007
Nader Shah also conquered Oman and Bahrain. He founded the modern Persian Navy. He even tried to reconcile Shiite Islam and Sunni Islam but failed. Upon his assassination in 1747, the Persian Empire descended, once again, into chaos. For more information, read: http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-225443 http://www.iranchamber.com/history/afsharids/afsharids.php http://irane-man.tripod.com/NaderShah.html Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 10 June 2007
For more information, read: The Prince by Machiavelli The Art of War by Machiavelli http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/500403.html Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Thu, 24 May 2007
In 2003, Shamil's subordinate launched an attack on a theater in Moscow. 850 hostages were taken and demands were made (the Chechens wanted an immediate Russian withdrawal from Chechnya). After a few days of negotiation, Putin allowed the Russian Spetsnaz to enter. The Spetsnaz pumped a sleeping agent into the theater and knocked many of the terrorists and hostages asleep. The Spetsnaz then entered and killed all of the terrorists. Afterwards, many of the hostages got sick from the gas. In 2004, Shamil's men launched an attack on a school in Beslan. 1200 teachers, parents, and children were taken hostage and held in atrocious conditions for several days. Eventually, the Russians raided the school. Many civilian casualties resulted from the fire that resulted and approximately 1/4 of the hostages were killed. In 2006, Shamil was killed (probably by Russian security forces). For more information: Theage.com http://fmso.leavenworth.army.mil/documents/shamil/shamil.htm http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2002/1104/cover/story.html http://www.caucasus.dk/publication1.htm http://www.smallwarsjournal.com/documents/wolvesden.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/chechnya2.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3624136.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3627406.stm Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine
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Thu, 17 May 2007
He was active in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict, where his Abkhaz Battalion helped to fight off the Georgian Army. This Abkhaz Battalion was then brought back to defend Chechnya's capitol city of Grozny. Shamil held off Russia's invading force (which went in under Yeltsin) for awhile but he eventually had to flee. In June 1995, when things weren't looking good for the Chechen separatists, Shamil led an attack on a hospital in Budyonnovsk and took 1800 people hostage. The hostage-taking eventually resulted in a Russian withdrawal from Chechnya, and Shamil became a national hero. A few months later, Shamil would lead an assault of Grozny and he succeeded in taking the capital back from the Russians. Due mostly to Shamil, the Russians lost the First Chechen War. For more information: Theage.com http://fmso.leavenworth.army.mil/documents/shamil/shamil.htm http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2002/1104/cover/story.html http://www.caucasus.dk/publication1.htm http://www.smallwarsjournal.com/documents/wolvesden.htm http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/chechnya2.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3624136.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3627406.stm Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine
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Thu, 3 May 2007
The words � Dark Eagles by Curtis Peebles Lockheed Secret Projects: Inside the Skunk Works by Dennis Jenkins Dreamland by Phil Patton www.dreamlandresort.com Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Fri, 27 April 2007
Reasons for Invading Iraq:
The actual invasion of Baghdad took place early in April, when Colonel Perkins invented the concept of Thunder Runs--rapid mechanized thrusts into the city to inspire shock and awe. Two thunder runs were sent into Baghdad and eventually the city (minus Saddam Hussein) was taken. On May 1st, 2003, President Bush declared Mission Accomplished (excerpt in episode). Sources: http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/daily/graphics/iraqMap_040103_2.gif http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,011805_Thunder_Run,00.html Foreign Affairs (May/June 2006): Saddam’s Delusions http://geocities.com/saberoca/ http://icasualties.org/oif/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/iraq/casualties.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh4U-Tbqbx4 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/invasion/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soohikNdbWs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdlEcFfYZ2k http://www.mongabay.com/igapo/Iraq.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFijzDyJnVE Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Thu, 19 April 2007
The Legion's most famous military action was in the Battle of Camaron in the Maximilian Affair in Mexico in 1863. 62 Legionnaires were defending a convoy when they were attacked by 2,000 Mexican troops. The Legion fended off wave after wave until they eventually ran out of ammo. At this point, they charged with their bayonets. Their heroic actions saved the convoy. Since then, the French Foreign Legion has served with honor and distinction in many major world conflicts including the Franco-Prussian War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm. For more information, read: http://french-foreign-legion.com/ http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/E/escape_to_the_legion/legion.html Galenet: French Foreign Legion Military History Magazine (September 2005): Intrigue Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 14 April 2007
www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility https://www.nbk.navy.mil/index.asp http://www.lewis.army.mil/ http://public.mcchord.amc.af.mil/ http://public.fairchild.amc.af.mil/ http://www.hanford.gov/ Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 1 April 2007
Months of negotiations ensued and eventually, 11 of the hostages were released prematurely. The others were almost rescued by President Carter in Operation Eagle Claw, but due to a sandstorm, the operation was a disastrous failure. It was such a great failure that the US reformed its military and created a new unified combatant command, SOCOM, and a new special forces regiment, the 160th SOAR. The Iranians remained steadfast in their imprisonment of the hostages until September 1980, when Iraq invaded Iran and launched the Iran-Iraq War. As a result, Iran wanted a quick resolution to the hostage issue and thus, the Algiers Accords were signed by the United States and Iran. The hostages were returned on Reagan's inauguration day. However, tensions between these two countries still exist today (see Iranian capture of 15 British sailors). For more information, read: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3978523.stm The American Presidents by David Whitney http://www.historyguy.com/iran-us_hostage_crisis.html Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Fri, 23 March 2007
Eventually, Ephialtes (a Greek traitor) led the Persians around the pass to the rear of the Greek defenders. Surrounded, the Spartans and Thespians were killed by a volley of arrows. Leonidas, himself, looked forward to dying because the oracle at Delphi prophesized that his death would save Sparta. For more information: 300 (Movie) http://www.iranchamber.com/history/articles/persian_wars5.php Histories by Herodotus http://www.greektexts.com/library/Herodotus/Polymnia/eng/242.html Extreme War by Terrence Poulos Military Anecdotes by Max Hastings Military History Magazine (January 2006): Spartan Stand at Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |
Sat, 17 March 2007
Though they are one of the most famous assassin groups, they are by no means the only ones. Others include Al Qaeda, the Mafia, the Black Hand, the IRA. The CIA, for example, is reported to have made 638 attempts to remove Castro from power. For more information, read: Military History Magazine (October 2002): Perspectives Islamicity.com Al Qaeda Training Manual Quran 638 Ways to Kill Castro Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |
Sat, 3 March 2007
The Templars were exempt from all laws (except those given by the Pope) and as a result, they were feared by the kings of Europe. One king, Philip the Fair, decided to deal with the problem and on Friday the 13th, he simultaneously betrayed and backstabbed all of the Templars. The Templars then disappeared from history, though many groups (such as the Freemasons), have claimed that they are extensions of this famous organization. For more information, read: http://www.sacred-texts.com/sro/hkt/index.htm http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14493a.htm http://www.templarhistory.com/index.html http://www.slate.com/id/2140307/?nav=tap3 Worlds Together, Worlds Apart Military History Podcast is sponsored by the International Research and Publishing Corporation and Armchair General Magazine |
Sun, 25 February 2007
Popular Science (March 2007): Bugging Out on Homeland Security http://community-2.webtv.net/Hahn-50thAP-K9/K9History/ http://www.afa.org/magazine/1990/1090bat.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/670551.stm http://www.hindu.com/yw/2004/01/24/stories/2004012400060200.htm Military History Podcast: Dogs of War Military History Podcast is sponsored by the International Research and Publishing Corporation and Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 17 February 2007
Comparisons between the fall of Rome and America now:
For more information, read: Decline and Fall of the http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/romefallarticles/a/fallofrome.htm 2007 World Almanac Vanity Fair (October 2006): Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |
Sun, 4 February 2007
Armchair General: How to Make War by James Dunnigan On War Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |
Sat, 27 January 2007
1957 was defined by the Cold War and defined by the Eisenhower Presidency. 1957 was when Eisenhower was inaugurated for a second term in office, and during this term, the Eisenhower Doctrine (US defense against all Soviet aggression), NASA, the European Economic Community, and the United States were all created. Around this time, Eisenhower was also responsible for the ending of the Little Rock Nine Crisis, the end of Joseph McCarthy's Red Scare, the closing of the Science Gap between the US and the USSR (who was already a space power via Sputnik), the nomination of Earl Warren (14th Chief Justice), and so on. 1957 was also the birth of my mom. Happy Birthday, Mom. For more information, read: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/dwightdeisenhowerfarewell.html The Timetables of History The World Almanac 2007 The Cold War by Mike Sewell Military History Podcast is sponsored by International Research and Publishing Corporation and Armchair General Magazine |
Sat, 20 January 2007
Despite the fact there is a more than 2,400-year-old military tradition within Western civilization of close-combat proficiency, few subjects have received as unfortunate neglect by historians and academics than the martial arts of Western Europe. But a growing amount of modern research has centered on the historical methods of using various types of Medieval and Renaissance swords and weaponry in historically accurate and martially sound manners. This emerging study of historical European martial arts involves a fascinating combination of military history, fencing history, literature, art, language, and archaeology. The history of European arms and armor is itself one of established continuity marked by sudden developments of necessitated innovation. As new tools were devised, so too were new methods for using them. These methods in turn influenced still newer designs. By studying the historical systems for employing such arms and armor, we come to the best possible understanding for how and why they were designed as they were. This further leads to a greater appreciation for the little known martial arts of the age. See the rest of the episode's full text here: www.thearma.org/HEMA.htm Today's episode was written by John Clements of ARMA Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |
Sat, 13 January 2007
For more information, read: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/index.html. http://www.comw.org/cmp/. Annual Report to Congress (2005): The Military Power of the People's Republic of China The Asian Conventional Military Balance (2006) Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |
Mon, 8 January 2007
Military History Magazine (June 2000): Aerial Attack on http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,77031,00.html http://www.army.mil/cmh/books/wwii/guard-us/index.htm#contents Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |