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Interview with Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez

Tim Tow | Published: October 04, 2012 at 5:37 pm

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.

A Very Different Olympic Games Part 2

Carlo D'Este | Published: October 02, 2012 at 12:36 pm

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.

Bulgaria in World War II

Hans Johnson | Published: September 27, 2012 at 3:50 pm

When World War II broke out in Europe, Bulgaria and its leader, Tsar Boris III, were caught between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.

Tactics 101 076 – The ‘Guard’ Mission in Security Ops

Rick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: September 18, 2012 at 2:42 pm

This month Tactics 101 examines the role of a guard force – critical tasks, organization, types of missions and more.

The Guns of the Battle of Bosworth, 1485

Douglas D. Scott | Published: September 11, 2012 at 11:10 pm

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.

Hitler’s Foreign Armies On World War II’s Eastern Front

Richard N. Armstrong | Published: September 11, 2012 at 11:01 pm

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.

A Very Different Olympic Games

Carlo D'Este | Published: September 10, 2012 at 11:40 am

Author and Historian Carlo D’Este highlight the differences between the recently concluded, glitzy London Olympic games and those of a century earlier.

Korean War 60th Anniversary – Col. David J. Clark Interview

Armchair General | Published: September 06, 2012 at 5:59 pm

Interview with U.S. Army colonel David J. Clark, chair of KW60, the Department of Defense Korean War 60th Anniversary Committee.

Special Report from Afghanistan: The Battle for Kunar

Pat Proctor | Published: August 31, 2012 at 1:08 pm

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.

Tactics 101 075 – The Screen in Security Operations

Rick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: August 16, 2012 at 1:42 pm

The 75th installment in the continuing monthly series Tactics 101 focuses on the first of the ‘Big 3′ in security operations – the screen.

Korean War Veterans Honored by U.S., South Korea

Armchair General | Published: August 06, 2012 at 6:53 am

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.

Special Report From Afghanistan: The Frontier of Freedom

Pat Proctor | Published: August 03, 2012 at 1:06 pm

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.

A Very Special Lady Part 2

Carlo D'Este | Published: July 31, 2012 at 1:59 pm

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.

10th Mountain Veterans Revisit World War II Battlefields

Sgt. 1st Class John Queen | Published: July 18, 2012 at 11:50 am

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.

Tactics 101 074 – Security Operations

Rick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: July 17, 2012 at 10:39 am

The latest installment of Tactics 101 dissects security operations: types, fundamentals, and things you must consider.

South Africa’s Boer Fighters In The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902 Part II

Deetlefs du Toit | Published: July 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm

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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