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Military history is a field that studies warfare and its societal impacts, including battle strategies, weaponry progression, and military technology evolution. It's crucial for understanding societal evolution and informing military strategies. Strategists can learn from victories and defeats by analysing past wars to inform future decisions. Military history also reveals societal responses to conflict, guiding efforts to prevent future wars and promote peace. Additionally, it fosters national identity by allowing societies to remember and honour their past. In essence, military history provides valuable insights into the past, present, and human nature.

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At 50, He Survived Marine Boot Camp — Then Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa

Paul Douglas, a 50-year-old economics professor and former politician, enlisted in the Marines during WWII. He fought bravely in Peleliu and Okinawa, earned multiple honours and then served 18 years as a U.S. senator.

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ANI at 50: The Commonwealth Naval Force

Formed after Federation, Australia’s first navy unified colonial fleets under Commonwealth control. Early ships were outdated, costly, and inefficient—budget priorities favoured the army. The 1910 Naval Defence Act formalised independent operations from Britain.

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Buy a vintage military airplane for $25

Big Horn County, Wyoming, is auctioning 16 vintage Cold War-era aircraft—including P-2 Neptune and C-119 Flying Boxcar fuselages—as scrap or museum pieces, with bids starting at $25. Buyers must arrange retrieval themselves.

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Thailand’s Wartime Alliance With Japan – and What It Means Today

Thailand’s alliance with Japan during World War II was driven by both coercion and strategic opportunism, enabling Thailand to pursue territorial ambitions. The legacy of this alliance shapes contemporary defence cooperation between the nations.

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War detectives try to solve mystery of Australia's lost soldiers

Australia is one of a handful of countries continuing to search for missing soldiers from WW1 and 11. More than 30,000 are unaccounted for and the Unrecovered War Casualties — Army team is working with relatives.

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Painting stolen by Nazis during WWII believed discovered in Argentine real estate listing

Investigative journalists discovered a Nazi-looted 18th-century painting—Portrait of a Lady, by Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi—hanging in a Mar del Plata home. The artwork was traced to Hermann Göring's associate Friedrich Kadgien.

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ANI at 50: Two Ocean Basing

Australia’s decision to base ships on both coasts reshaped operations and culture—expanding infrastructure, training and support, while introducing challenges for personnel and long-term planning that continue to shape future capability development.

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The Importance of the Battle of Leuthen

Frederick the Great's decisive victory at the Battle of Leuthen in 1757, achieved through innovative tactics and exploiting enemy miscalculations, secured Prussian control of Silesia and demonstrated the critical impact of adaptability in warfare.

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Powerful Types Of Warships From History: 7th Century BC – 17th Century AD

The article explores the evolution of naval warfare from the 7th century BC to the 17th century AD, highlighting key warships that influenced maritime dominance and military strategy across various civilizations.

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Memorial plaque to the Coastwatchers unveiled

The plaque honours ordinary people who risked their lives in the Pacific, gathering intelligence and saving others, often at great personal cost. Many islanders died helping. John F Kennedy (later US President) among those saved.