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War College Comparing the Osama bin Laden Raid and World War II RaidsJim Zabek | Published: May 09, 2011 at 9:30 pmArmchair General’s Jim Zabek takes a look at two historical special operations missions during World War II that might compare to the the killing of Osama bin Laden. Reactions to Osama bin Laden’s DeathArmchair General | Published: May 02, 2011 at 8:55 amReactions to news that Osama Bin Laden has been killed. Battle of Bosworth Field Was Fought Here – Or Over ThereSteve Wright | Published: April 25, 2011 at 6:01 pmPainstaking archaeological work determined the actual location of Bosworth Field, the penultimate battle of the War of the Roses, where King Richard III was killed. MAP OF THE MONTH – The Middle East Prior to WW1Armchair General | Published: April 20, 2011 at 12:49 pmAn animated map showing a history of developments in the Mideast prior to the outbreak of World War I, with links to accompanying articles. Wars Without End – The Challenge of ‘Arab Spring’John Antal | Published: April 19, 2011 at 2:34 pmThe revolts of ‘Arab Spring’ across the Mideast challenge the UN, NATO and the US, as the application of indecisive military force in the internal rebellions will surely have second- and third-order effects. History Repeating Itself: Is 2011 the New 1848?Peter Suciu | Published: April 12, 2011 at 2:00 pmAuthor Peter Suciu examines the similarities between the 1848 revolutions in Europe and those taking place in the Middle East today. Tactics 101 059: Smoke in the DefenseRick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: April 11, 2011 at 9:40 amTactics 101, the continuing monthly series on ArmchairGeneral.com, looks how a smart defender can use smoke to advantage on the battlefield. Franco-Thai War, 1941Stefen Styrsky | Published: April 07, 2011 at 5:01 pmIn 1941, Thailand’s Prime Minister Plaek Pibulsonggram – popularly called ‘Phibun’ – seized a chance to reclaim his country’s former provinces and attacked French Indochina. Weapons from the Arsenal of Democracy: American Small Arms of World War IIPeter Suciu | Published: April 06, 2011 at 11:37 amAuthor Peter Suciu examines the American Small Arms of World War II. Ginkel Heath – Propaganda and Reality in MARKET-GARDENSingleton Mosby | Published: March 29, 2011 at 6:49 pmA cameraman’s dramatic footage of the fighting for Ginkel Heath during Operation Market-Garden gave the Nazis a tool for home-front propaganda. Tactics 101 058 – Smoke in the OffenseRick Baillergeon and John Sutherland | Published: March 17, 2011 at 7:15 pmThis month’s installment of Tactics 101 addresses the ways a commander can utilize smoke in the offense, providing analysis on the ‘DOs’ and the DON’Ts of offensive smoke. Libya’s Qaddafi: Staying PowerPeter Suciu | Published: March 16, 2011 at 12:31 pmAuthor Peter Suciu examines Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and how he has maintained power for 40 years. MAP OF THE MONTH – Magellan’s Voyage, 1519-1522Armchair General | Published: March 15, 2011 at 5:56 pmAnimated map of the voyage of Ferdinand de Magellan and his crew, 1519 – 1522, with link to an article reportedly written by a member of that voyage. Rocky Bleier – Interview With the Wounded Vietnam War VeteranJohn Ingoldsby | Published: March 12, 2011 at 12:05 amThe uncut version of the 10 Questions interview with former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam War veteran Rocky Bleier, presented as an online extra for Armchair General readers. A Filipino Guerilla’s StoryRomulo 'Mo' Ludan | Published: March 11, 2011 at 11:48 amAuthor Mo Ludan presents the story of the heroic resistance of the people of the Philippines to the brutal Japanese occupation during World War II. France Invades North America in World War IIStefen Styrsky | Published: March 04, 2011 at 3:02 pmFrance invades North America during World War II? It really happened in 1941. |
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