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Who Won the Vietnam War?

President Dwight Eisenhower's domino theory in Southeast Asia was the predominant view of the challenge of communism. The Vietnam conflict was predicated on stopping North Vietnam.

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Other Military Topics

The PCS Reality Of Military Service : My Duffle Bag, My Family, My Soul

This is a stream of consciousness piece from a Military Personnel point of view to help civilians understand the numerous challenges of the Permanent Change of Station.

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In Harm's Way | Sinking of the USS Indianapolis - A Book Review

The gripping and tragic story of how the United States turned its back on the sailors of the USS Indianapolis, and court-martialed its Captain after the ship sank.

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Did Virginia Really End Veteran Homelessness?

The state of Virginia announced it is the first state to end veteran homelessness housing 1,432 veterans since October 2014. Are they a model for other states to follow?

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Patriotic US Army Biker Patches

Here's a great collection of patriotic biker patches that honor the US Army. Very detailed and unique designs. Proudly wear them on your motorcycle jacket or vest.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorials | Tributes To Our Military War Heroes

The Vietnam Veterans Memorials in Washington DC pay tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War. Some died fighting, others passed away later from injuries; all are true heroes

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Military History

Vickers Wellesley

The Vickers Wellesley was a single engined light bomber that saw brief service with the RAF during the Second World War.

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Military History

Bristol Blenheim

The Bristol Blenheim, often called "The Forgotten Bomber", was originally built as a civillian plane before the second world war. Quickly outperformed, it is often overlooked.

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Military History

Short Stirling

Built by Short brothers, the Stirling was a four engined bomber in use at the start of World War II. It had a relatively short service life as a bomber, from 1941 to 1943.

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MacRoberts Reply - The RAF Donation

When Lady Rachel Workman MacRobert lost her sons during WWII, she donated funds for a Short Stirling bomber for what she called "A mother's immediate response".

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Other Military Topics

Patriot Guard Riders

The Patriot Guard Riders is a 100% volunteer organization that honors our military heroes, provides military escorts, and comforts the family at the time of their loss.

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Other Military Topics

In Praise of the Royal Marines

They are 350 years old today. The Royal Marines have served the UK well during this time, and have made themselves an indispensable part of the defence of the realm.

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Survivors of the Bomb Tests at Christmas Island (Kiritimati)

In the 1950s both the United States and the United Kingdom tests hydrogen bombs over islands in the Pacific Ocean, with devastating effects.

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Halifax Explosion Pt 3: WWI Disaster that Devastated Canada

The Halifax Disaster was a blast of apocalyptic proportions. At 2.9 kilotons, it was the largest explosion in the world before the advent of nuclear weapons.

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Halifax Explosion Pt 2: Nineteen and a Half Minutes to Disaster

Could the Canadian port of Halifax have been saved, if more had been done in those desperate last minutes before the catastrophic explosion of 1917?

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Halifax Explosion: The Largest Man-Made Explosion Before Atomic Bombs

1600 dead. Over 9000 injured. 400 permanently blinded. One of the greatest single day disasters of the First World War didn't happen on the front line, but in Canada.

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The Angels of Mons: A Perfect Hoax from World War One

Did ghostly Welsh bowmen, from the Battle of Agincourt, rise up to cover the retreat of beleaguered British soldiers in World War One? No, but many believe that they did.

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Maria Bochkareva: WWI Founder of the Battalion of Death

Sanctioned by the Tsar, Maria Bochkareva was a female soldier during the First World War. She was later selected to head an all-women battalion on the front line.

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