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The Long War Pt. 2; The Arakan Army
This is the second in a series on the Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) of the Civil Conflict in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and if you want know about the origins of the war see Part One. In a war that has lasted over seventy five years, the Arakan Army...
The First African American Ace? – James Lincoln Holt Peck
A little known but somewhat controversial figure in aviation and military history, James...
Japanese Self Defence Force Adopts New Type 20 Rifle
The Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) is to adopt a new 5.56 mm rifle. A purchase of 3,000 Type 20 rifles is to be made this year.
Film Review: “Free Burma Rangers” (2020) – Heroism vs. Horror
Free Burma Rangers is an amazing doumentary giving insight into a remarkable organisation and shows both the horror and the herosim of the work they do.
GRP 146-A Wise Man Does His Own Work: The Story of a British Volunteer in The Fight Against ISIS – Global Recon
A podcast I did with Global Recon discussing fighting in Syria and the work I have done with Free Burma Rangers and Stronghold Relief in Burma (Myanmar).
Think ISIS Are Gone? Think Again
We don't hear much about ISIS nowadays. But they are still very much active around the world. Here is a brief summary of some of their recent terrorism.
Vietnam Loves American Booty; What Did the Vietnam People’s Army Do With All The Captured Weapons?
At the end of the Vietnam War the Vietnamese found themselves with a vast stock of captured material. What did they do with it all and what is still in use?
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