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Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General’s weekly recon of links to military history news, articles, websites, and more. Couple of big news items this week, with Operation Banner coming to an end, author James McPherson receiving the first Pritzker Military Library Award, and the Montana Army National Guard promoting their first ever female Colonel. Clicks away!

News

After 38 years of action Operation Banner is finally wound down – Belfast Telegraph

As the British Army ends the longest military campaign in its history, GOC Lieutenant General Nicholas Parker tells Brian Rowan why he does not use the word "war" to describe the conflict here.

Sights, sounds of battle enthrall crowds – Brockville Recorder & Times

MORRISBURG — Visitors to Upper Canada Village got a glimpse into Canadian military history on the weekend as the village introduced a new program during its Military Re-enactment Weekend.

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR & HISTORIAN JAMES M. MCPHERSON TO RECEIVE FIRST PRITZKER MILITARY LIBRARY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Chicago, IL (July 16, 2007) – James M. McPherson, whose outstanding historical work on the American Civil War has placed him among the top writers of our time, has been selected to receive the first-ever Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing.

Canada’s military history revisited – Osprey Media

"We have a long and proud military history in this country. But we’re not like Americans. We don’t boast about it or even talk about it much," said John Harris of the Canadian Military Historical Society, who was participating in the Echoes of Niagara’s Past event at the fort, showcasing 300 years of Canada’s military history.

Battle lines at Valley Forge – philly.com

Residents of Lower Providence Township who live next to Valley Forge are feeling like George Washington at the Battle of the Brandywine – completely outflanked.

Symposium to tie history, current warfare – Army Times

The Combat Studies Institute will hold a symposium to discuss the Army and enemy fighters who are not aligned with a sovereign nation.

Woman makes Montana military history – Montana’s News Station

Wednesday was a historic day for the Montana Army National Guard as they welcomed their female Colonel. The Guard promoted Patty Wood following 19 years of military achievements.

Museum obtains pieces of history – The Leaf Chronicle

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