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2877
20 May 2023
Military History

1965 - Operation Rolling Thunder

Operation Rolling Thunder was a U.S. bombing campaign against North Vietnam from 1965 to 1968.
3 minutes
2876
20 May 2023
Military History

1972 - Operation Linebacker I

Operation Linebacker I was a 1972 U.S. aerial interdiction campaign against North Vietnam.
4 minutes
2875
20 May 2023
Military History

Operation Linebacker: The Sea-Power Factor

Operation Linebacker, a naval and air campaign, played a crucial role in defeating the North Vietnamese Nguyen Hue Offensive and ending the Vietnam War.
9 minutes
2868
18 May 2023
Military History

Battle of Long Tan | Air Force

The RAAF's role in the Vietnam War, specifically the critical contribution of No. 9 Squadron helicopters during the Battle of Long Tan.
6 minutes
2866
18 May 2023
Military History

Could Airpower Have Won the Vietnam War?

This article explores the potential effectiveness of airpower in winning the Vietnam War, analyzing strategic, joint, and tactical aspects.
7 minutes
2864
18 May 2023
Military History

Air Power Saved South Vietnam in 1972, But Couldn't Win the War

This article discusses how airpower, specifically the U.S. Air Force and Navy, played a critical role in saving South Vietnam during the Easter Offensive of 1972.
7 minutes
2859
31 May 2023
Military History

Eighty years on from the Dambusters Raid — a mission so secretive the details were kept from the crews until the night before

The Dambusters raid, conducted by the Royal Air Force in World War II, aimed to cripple Germany's industrial capabilities. On May 16-17, 1943, Operation Chastise targeted dams in the Ruhr Valley with specially designed bouncing bombs. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, the mission resulted in significant damage to German infrastructure.
8 minutes
2848
13 May 2023
Military History

Richard Overy's Book "Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945" reassesses World War II.

"Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945" examines World War II as a global conflict driven by imperial ambitions.
30 minutes
2808
14 May 2023
Military History

How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War

Union soldiers were issued 36 pounds of coffee annually, which boosted their morale and overall well-being. On the other hand, Confederate troops found it difficult to obtain coffee. In the fiscal year 2022, the US military consumed an estimated $94 million worth of coffee, which probably also helped to improve morale.
8 minutes
2803
2 May 2023
Military History

The Incredible Story Of The Dambusters Raid

In May 1943, the RAF bombed German dams to disrupt their war production using Lancaster bombers and a new weapon called the "bouncing bomb". The bomb had to be dropped at a specific height and speed to bounce across the water and destroy the dam.
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