Posted on Oct 4, 2012 in War College
Exclusive interview with Navajo code talker Chester Nez and Judith Schiess Avila, the co-author of his memoir 'Code Talker,' the only book about this special group to be written by one of its members.
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Posted on Oct 2, 2012 in Carlo D'Este, War College
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este highlights Gen. George S. Patton's Jr's participation in the 1912 Olympics in Sweden and how it was one of the great achievements of his colorful life.
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Posted on Sep 27, 2012 in War College
When World War II broke out in Europe, Bulgaria and its leader, Tsar Boris III, were caught between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
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Posted on Sep 18, 2012 in Tactics101, War College
This month Tactics 101 examines the role of a guard force - critical tasks, organization, types of missions and more.
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Posted on Sep 11, 2012 in War College
Archaeologist Douglas D. Scott expands on his ACG magazine article by delving into how the discoveries at the Bosworth battlefield are redefining historians’ knowledge of early gunpowder weapons’ use in medieval warfare.
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Posted on Sep 11, 2012 in War College
Historian Richard N. Armstrong presents an insightful overview of the various foreign armies supporting Germany and how they influenced Eastern Front combat operations during World War II.
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Posted on Sep 10, 2012 in Carlo D'Este, War College
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este highlight the differences between the recently concluded, glitzy London Olympic games and those of a century earlier.
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Posted on Sep 6, 2012 in War College
Interview with U.S. Army colonel David J. Clark, chair of KW60, the Department of Defense Korean War 60th Anniversary Committee.
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Posted on Aug 31, 2012 in War College
In his latest special report from Afghanistan, Army Lt.Col. Pat Proctor illustrates the difficulty of handing the fight over to Afghan national security forces while the war still rages.
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Posted on Aug 16, 2012 in Tactics101, War College
The 75th installment in the continuing monthly series Tactics 101 focuses on the first of the 'Big 3' in security operations - the screen.
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Posted on Aug 6, 2012 in War College
During the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, children of South Korea are traveling worldwide to thank nations for their assistance, and America established the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee.
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Posted on Aug 3, 2012 in War College
In his latest special report from Afghanistan, Army Lt.Col. Pat Proctor highlights how the actions of 1st Infantry Division are helping move the frontline of freedom slowly forward.
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Posted on Jul 31, 2012 in Carlo D'Este, War College
Author and historian Carlo D'Este highlights Ruth Ellen Patton Totten’s book The Button Box and talks about how a visit with her remains one of the most exceptional and unforgettable days of his life.
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Posted on Jul 18, 2012 in War College
Army Sgt. 1st Class John Queen follows a group of 10th Mountain Division veterans as they travel back to Italy on a reunion tour that took them through the hill country and villages they fought in and liberated during the war.
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Posted on Jul 17, 2012 in Tactics101, War College
The latest installment of Tactics 101 dissects security operations: types, fundamentals, and things you must consider.
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Posted on Jul 16, 2012 in War College
Boer descendant Deetlefs du Toit, a member of South Africa’s parliament, enhances and expands on the Great Warriors and Leader articles from the July 2012 issue of Armchair General with this second part of his two-part series on the Boer Wars.
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Posted on Jul 13, 2012 in War College
Historian Ed Kennedy examines the actions of both sides during the Battle of Fort Pillow - one of the Civil War’s most controversial battles.
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Posted on Jul 6, 2012 in War College
USS Texas (BB-35) is the world's last surviving dreadnought. Commissioned in 1912, the batttleship was involved in both world wars and now stands rests in the Port of Houston.
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Posted on Jul 3, 2012 in War College
In November 1912, Jose Baliton Nisperos became the first Asian and first Filipino to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Ten years later that medal was lost. It was discovered and returned to his family in 2012.
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Posted on Jun 28, 2012 in Carlo D'Este, War College
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este reflects upon a day spent with Gen. George S. Patton’s daughter, Ruth Ellen Totten.
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