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By Laurence Burrows

‘the art of war consists of ambushing and surprising our enemies, and in preventing them from ambushing and surprising ourselves.’ – Tecaughrentanego, a Kahnawake Mohawk

Between 1755 and 1759, Indigenous war parties undertook frequent missions, often o...


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By Kevin Wright

The 1980s Royal Observer Corps training manual contained a short history of the organisation. This included a description of how Major General Edward Bailey Ashmore organised the ‘London Air Defence Area’ to help protect the city from German aerial attack during World War I. And from that, the Observer Corps was f...


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The Forgotten Aviators of the World’s Worst Nuclear Disaster

When most people think of the Chernobyl disaster, they picture graphite-strewn roofs, firefighters battling radioactive flames, and a ghost city frozen in time. What is less commonly remembered is that one of the largest emergency aviation operations in Soviet history unfolded over the ...


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By James O’Neil

I have been studying the Nine Years War (1593-1603) for a considerable time now—much longer than the war itself lasted. And yes, before we start, I can see that it’s ten years, not nine, but it was referred to as such back in the 19th century, and I don’t have the moxie to change it, so let’s move on from there. As I mentioned, I’...


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By Massimo Predonzani

I am Massimo Predonzani, an Italian artist, art teacher, and illustrator. For over twenty years, I have been dedicated to the study and research of the history of the Italian Wars of the 15th and 16th centuries. I have published eight books to date with various publishers, including Il Cerchio (Rimini), Acies Edizioni (Milan), and the French publishin...


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