by Ed Nash | Sep 23, 2019 | Military History
When Argentina invaded the remote Falklands Islands and South Georgia in April 1982, seizing them and their 1800 inhabitants from Britain, the military junta that ruled the country thought that they had a fait accompli and that there was nothing the British could do...
by Ed Nash | Jul 30, 2019 | Military History, Miscellanous, Weapons
There is well grounded reasons for researchers to treat with suspicion web-based sources. Lack of citation and accountability means that one can pretty much say whatever one likes on the web. But there are websites out there that provide truly outstanding material....
by Ed Nash | Jul 21, 2019 | Military History, Weapons
Pic: Copyright Northrop Grumman July 17 marked 30 years since the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit first took to the skies. Three decades later, the iconic flying wing is still in a class of its own. A truly remarkable aircraft, the B-2 is the only U.S. aircraft that...
by Ed Nash | Jul 10, 2019 | Military History
The Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982 led to a 74-day war that saw the British assemble an amphibious taskforce, sail over 8000 miles and retake the colony. The campaign witnessed large-scale ground battles between Western-equipped forces,...
by Ed Nash | Jul 7, 2019 | Military History, Miscellanous, Weapons
For those with an interest in one of the more esoteric parts of naval history, the 2019 Thames Traditional Boat Festival which runs from 19-21 July at Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, will have on display CMB9, a unique surviving torpedo boat from the First World...
by Ed Nash | Jul 2, 2019 | Current Developments, Military History, Miscellanous
Another gun blog, Silah Report is probably THE place you want to check out if you are interested in firearms, both current and historical, that are in use in the MENA area. Miles, the proprietor, is a former US marine and veteran of Afghanistan and spends his time...
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