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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.

Military History

Heroes And Leaders: Billy Mitchell

A prominent figure in U.S. military aviation history, and father of the USAF, was an early and influential advocate of air power.

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The Fates of the Ships Involved in the Pearl Harbor Attack

Many USN ships at Pearl Harbor survived and served with distinction against Japan.

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World War Two: When 600 US planes crashed in Himalayas

During World War Two, over 600 US planes crashed in the perilous Himalayan "Hump" corridor while trying to supply Chinese forces, a history.

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Petrov Affair

The Petrovs' defection and the intelligence provided to Australia had global impact, exposing international spy networks and shaping Australian politics for decades.

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Napoleon's long and costly invasion of Russia was one of the deadliest military operations in history

Despite its initial success, the invasion ultimately turned into a catastrophic failure for Napoleon, marking a turning point in his fortunes.

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The pilot who stole a secret Soviet fighter jet

Almost five decades ago, Lieutenant Viktor Ivanovich Belenko of the Soviet Air Defence Forces landed in Japan and announced he wanted to defect to the West.

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The F-86 Sabre, Hero of the Early Jet Age

The Sabre contributed to the U.S.'s early advantage in the Cold War air superiority arms race.

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How the Bomber Became One of the Most Powerful and Enduring Weapons in Modern Warfare

Today’s bombers are the realization of a dream, going back more than a century.

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From 1947 to 2023: Retracing the complex, tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In 1947, the UN proposed dividing British Mandated Palestine into Arab and Jewish states, with 44.53% and 56.47% of the land, respectively. While Israel was prepared to accept it, Palestinian representatives rejected the plan.

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There is nothing the British can do about it’: General Chauvel’s extraordinary decision at Beersheba

Facing a vital choice in WWI, General Chauvel debated between Australian Light Horse 4th Brigade and British 5th Yeomanry Brigade to lead a crucial charge on Turkish Beersheba.