British Small Arms of World War II
Author Peter Suciu examines the small arms used by the British during World War II.
Read MoreAuthor Peter Suciu examines the small arms used by the British during World War II.
Read MoreAuthor and historian Carlo D'Este highlights the need to reflect on the real meaning of Memorial Day.
Read MoreAn interview with Matthew Alexander, author of 'Kill or Capture: How a Special Operations Task Force Took Down a Notorious al Qaeda Terrorist,' who conducted more than 300 interrogations and supervised more than 1,000 in Iraq.
Read MoreThe 60th entry in the monthly Tactics 101 series begins a new mini-series on the Operations Order (OPORD), starting with an overview on the Combat Orders and the OPORD.
Read MoreIn 1971, India's only aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, faced the unwanted challenge of facing off against US Navy Task Force 74, led by the nuclear carrier USS Enterprise.
Read MoreAuthor Peter Suciu examines the "best of the best" by taking a look at today's top special operations teams around the world.
Read MoreArmchair General's Jim Zabek takes a look at two historical special operations missions during World War II that might compare to the the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Read MoreReactions to news that Osama Bin Laden has been killed.
Read MorePainstaking archaeological work determined the actual location of Bosworth Field, the penultimate battle of the War of the Roses, where King Richard III was killed.
Read MoreAn animated map showing a history of developments in the Mideast prior to the outbreak of World War I, with links to accompanying articles.
Read MoreThe revolts of 'Arab Spring' across the Mideast challenge the UN, NATO and the US, as the application of indecisive military force in the internal rebellions will surely have second- and third-order effects.
Read MoreAuthor Peter Suciu examines the similarities between the 1848 revolutions in Europe and those taking place in the Middle East today.
Read MoreTactics 101, the continuing monthly series on ArmchairGeneral.com, looks how a smart defender can use smoke to advantage on the battlefield.
Read MoreIn 1941, Thailand’s Prime Minister Plaek Pibulsonggram - popularly called 'Phibun' - seized a chance to reclaim his country's former provinces and attacked French Indochina.
Read MoreAuthor Peter Suciu examines the American Small Arms of World War II.
Read MoreA cameraman's dramatic footage of the fighting for Ginkel Heath during Operation Market-Garden gave the Nazis a tool for home-front propaganda.
Read MoreThis month's installment of Tactics 101 addresses the ways a commander can utilize smoke in the offense, providing analysis on the ‘DOs’ and the DON’Ts of offensive smoke.
Read MoreAuthor Peter Suciu examines Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and how he has maintained power for 40 years.
Read MoreAnimated map of the voyage of Ferdinand de Magellan and his crew, 1519 - 1522, with link to an article reportedly written by a member of that voyage.
Read MoreThe uncut version of the 10 Questions interview with former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam War veteran Rocky Bleier, presented as an online extra for Armchair General readers.
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