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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The volcano threatening the Spanish military base in Antarctica

General Iturriaga experienced isolation during the 1967 eruption on Deception Island, highlighting the unpredictability of natural disasters.
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Israel recovers archive belonging to spy hanged in Syria in 1965

Eli is an Israeli legend. He's the greatest agent Israeli intelligence has had in the years the state existed. There was no one like him.
UK news
#world-war-ii
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success

The Six Triple Eight Battalion exemplifies perseverance and dedication, overcoming racial and gender barriers during WWII to serve crucial roles.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Joe Harris, 108, Dies; Thought to Be the Oldest World War II Paratrooper

Joe Harris, an important figure in WWII history, died at 108, known for his service in the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success

The Six Triple Eight Battalion exemplifies perseverance and dedication, overcoming racial and gender barriers during WWII to serve crucial roles.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Joe Harris, 108, Dies; Thought to Be the Oldest World War II Paratrooper

Joe Harris, an important figure in WWII history, died at 108, known for his service in the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion.
#medal-of-honor
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The Most Recent Medal of Honor Awards Include A U.S. Civil War Soldier

Only a small fraction of servicemembers have received the prestigious Medal of Honor, reflecting extraordinary valor and sacrifice.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

French Word of the Day: Cadet

The term cadet refers to the second or youngest son in a family, with a historical military connotation tied to birth order and inheritance.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.ch
3 years ago

Why do the Swiss guard the Vatican?

The history of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican dates back to 1506 when Pope Julius II hired them, recognizing their discipline and military skills.
Germany politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

One WWII veteran shares his story on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

"Some of us lay down and went to sleep. Some of us were patting each other on the back. Some were shaking hands. And some just couldn't believe it."
US news
#vietnam-war
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient

Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, the highest-ranking Black servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor, faced erasure which sparked significant outrage.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The Vietnam War, as told by its veterans: When are we going to learn our lesson once and for all?'

The documentary series personalizes the Vietnam War by focusing on individual stories of the victims and survivors, moving beyond mere statistics.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient

Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, the highest-ranking Black servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor, faced erasure which sparked significant outrage.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The Vietnam War, as told by its veterans: When are we going to learn our lesson once and for all?'

The documentary series personalizes the Vietnam War by focusing on individual stories of the victims and survivors, moving beyond mere statistics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Denied citizenship by the country he died for, this Anzac Day Aboriginal war hero Bill Allen is being honoured in France

Despite the harsh racial restrictions of his time, Private William Allen Irwin, a Gomeroi man, displayed extraordinary bravery in battle, capturing enemy positions before his death.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day DW 04/25/2025

"It is now a century and a decade since the first Anzacs climbed into their boats and rowed into history. The years come and go, and still we come together to honor them and all who have followed," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
UK news
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

The 11 Best Modern Military-Inspired Watches

Watches and warfare are inseparable; many significant watch models were once military-issued, showcasing the historical bond between timepieces and armed forces.
Wearables
#archaeology
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Unprecedented Roman mass grave found under Vienna soccer field

A unique mass burial of Roman soldiers dating back to the late 1st century was discovered at a soccer field in Vienna.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Roman-era battlefield mass grave discovered under Vienna football pitch

Archaeologists in Vienna discovered a mass grave of warriors from the first-century Roman Empire, marking a unique find in military history.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Unprecedented Roman mass grave found under Vienna soccer field

A unique mass burial of Roman soldiers dating back to the late 1st century was discovered at a soccer field in Vienna.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Roman-era battlefield mass grave discovered under Vienna football pitch

Archaeologists in Vienna discovered a mass grave of warriors from the first-century Roman Empire, marking a unique find in military history.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

20 Little-Known Facts About the $2 Billion Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project, arguably the most successful secret military project in world history, brought together leading scientific minds to harness atomic power for national security.
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The only thing still working': Russia and UK agreement to tend war graves transcends bitter international relations

The graves of 663 British soldiers in Russia are still maintained despite sanctions, highlighting a level of mutual respect between Britain and Russia.
#pentagon
#jackie-robinson
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Jackie Robinson Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots

The Department of Defense's removal of Jackie Robinson's military history webpage amplifies ongoing racial disrespect against his legacy and contributions.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Jackie Robinson Teaches Us to Never Back Down to Bigots

The Department of Defense's removal of Jackie Robinson's military history webpage amplifies ongoing racial disrespect against his legacy and contributions.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Rise of Gunpowder Weapons in Medieval Korea - Medievalists.net

There is nothing better than gunpowder for suppressing Japanese marauders, but in our country no one knows about it.
History
#diversity
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Arlington Cemetery Website Loses Pages on Black Veterans, Women and Civil War

The Arlington National Cemetery has removed key materials on Black and female service members amid a governmental push to obscure diversity topics.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Defense Department to remove photos of WWII plane Enola Gay because it has 'gay' in its name

The Department of Defense is removing historical content related to diversity and inclusion, including images of the Enola Gay.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Arlington Cemetery Website Loses Pages on Black Veterans, Women and Civil War

The Arlington National Cemetery has removed key materials on Black and female service members amid a governmental push to obscure diversity topics.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Defense Department to remove photos of WWII plane Enola Gay because it has 'gay' in its name

The Department of Defense is removing historical content related to diversity and inclusion, including images of the Enola Gay.
#fort-bragg
SF politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Bragg to Liberty and back again: Ceremony to rechristen Army post once named for a Confederate

The Army installation Fort Liberty will revert back to its original name, Fort Bragg, honoring a World War II paratrooper instead of a Confederate general.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Fort Bragg 2.0: Army base reverts to its old name, but with a new namesake

Fort Bragg is renamed to honor World War II hero Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, shifting away from its controversial Confederate ties.
SF politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Bragg to Liberty and back again: Ceremony to rechristen Army post once named for a Confederate

The Army installation Fort Liberty will revert back to its original name, Fort Bragg, honoring a World War II paratrooper instead of a Confederate general.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Fort Bragg 2.0: Army base reverts to its old name, but with a new namesake

Fort Bragg is renamed to honor World War II hero Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, shifting away from its controversial Confederate ties.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pics of WWII Bomber Flagged For Removal Under Pete Hegseth's DEI' Purge Because Gay' Is in Its Name

The Pentagon's DEI purge is removing historical images alongside diversity initiatives, raising concerns about erasing important military history.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump said he'd have our backs': Starmer's magical assertions comfort Badenoch | Zoe Williams

Prime Minister's Question Time served to counter claims about the UK's lack of military engagement by highlighting the sacrifices made in recent conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump said he'd have our backs': Starmer's magical assertions comfort Badenoch | Zoe Williams

Prime Minister's Question Time served to counter claims about the UK's lack of military engagement by highlighting the sacrifices made in recent conflicts.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
SF politics

Pentagon changes name of Georgia Army base back to Fort Benning, dumping Fort Moore

The Pentagon is reverting military base names, including Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, igniting a debate over historical representation and legacy.
SF politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Pentagon changes name of Georgia Army base back to Fort Benning, dumping Fort Moore

The Pentagon is reverting military base names, including Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, igniting a debate over historical representation and legacy.
Wearables
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

These Watch Straps Are Old Parachute Webbing

Erika op den Kelder transitioned her creative strap-making from a personal project to a thriving business, Erika's Originals, by repurposing parachute harnesses.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hegseth Says Fort Moore Will Be Renamed to Fort Benning

Defense Secretary proposes renaming Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, honoring Corporal Fred G. Benning instead of the Confederate general.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Visit a museum inside the Foulness military firing range

The Foulness Heritage Centre is situated on a military firing range island in Essex, accessible to the public only one Sunday per month during warmer seasons.
London food
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

New Medieval Books: Saints and Sinners on Horseback, Volume II - Medievalists.net

The book explores the relationship between religion and horses in the Middle Ages through seven scholarly essays.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Future of barracks 'must reflect Woolwich history'

Woolwich Barracks, a military base for 250 years, will be redeveloped for housing while preserving its historical significance.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The U.S. Military's Oldest Weapons, Ranked from Newest to Most Ancient

The U.S. Military continues to utilize older weapons systems, some dating back over a century, highlighting the effectiveness and longevity of these military assets.
Science
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Valerie Andre, Daring French Army Copter Pilot, Dies at 102

Valerie Andre broke gender barriers as a pioneering pilot and brain surgeon, achieving remarkable feats in military and medicine.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

It took a major outcry, but Air Force rescinds removing Tuskegee Airmen video from class | Opinion

My question is, 'Why was the course even being taken out of the curriculum?'. History has already recorded the heroic acts of the all-Black Tuskegee Airmen, who helped win World War II.
Miami
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Could Your Gun Beat the Rifle That Made the Farthest Sniper Kill?

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian sniper Viacheslav Kovalskyi achieved a historic kill at 3,800 meters, the longest recorded sniper shot in history.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The one-of-a-kind ex-USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier is heading to the scrapyard, but a new JFK flattop is coming

After undergoing heavy modifications to adapt to a broader range of missions, the Kennedy became a class of its own, changing its classification to CV-67. This unique adaptation allowed it to serve 18 deployments over nearly four decades in various significant military operations including the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Gulf War, and responses following major global events such as the September 11 attacks.
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