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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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75 Years Ago, A Nazi Rocket took the first photo of earth from space.

The USA used a WW2 Nazi Germany V2 rocket to take the first picture of the earth from space.

The memorial dawn service at Anzac Park in Townsville to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea (4-8 May 1942)

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Groupthink Blinded Imperial Japan at the Battle of Midway

The USA defeated the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway because of poor Japanese planning, groupthink, and the failure of the Japanese to allow any criticism of their flawed operational plan.

The Spitfire Association marked their 60th anniversary with a celebratory dinner alongside historic Spitfire aircraft at the Temora Aviation Museum in New South Wales on Saturday, 05 March 2022.… read more

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D-Day’s Deadly Dress Rehearsal

Although the worst American training accident during WW2, Exercise Tiger was invaluable in preparing the Allies for D-Day and the liberation of Europe.

Royal Australian Air Force F-111 A8-21 flies over Gurney Airfield in Papua New Guinea during commemoration of the 1942 Battle of Milne Bay.

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Holding New Guinea: A First Defeat For Japan’s Land Forces.

The Battle of Milne Bay PNG was a significant confidence booster for the WW2 Allies as it showed that Australia could beat the Japanese invaders.

A No. 100 Squadron English Electric Canberra Bomber TT heritage aircraft flying over the Temora Aviation Museum during its maiden voyage under Royal Australian Air Force custodianship.

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Chuck Yeager obituary American pilot who was the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound

Chuck Yeager the first person to break the sound barrier in level flight.

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Battle Of Britain: The Royal Air Force Stopped Hitler's Total Domination Of Western Europe

In the Battle of Britain, the UK employed an integrated air defence system to deny Nazi Germany air superiority over the English Channel and prevented Germany from invading the UK.

Commanding Officer of Aeronautical Information Service – Air Force Wing Commander Matthew Drummond in his office looking over aeronautical charts.

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What the Battle of Britain can teach us about defending Australia

This article argues that Australia can learn from what enabled the UK to win the Battle of Britain—geography, number of aircraft and pilots, training, serviceability and sortie rates.

RAAF member stands as part of the Catafalque party, during the Battle of Britain 2021 Commemoration held at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, South Australia.

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From the bookshelf: ‘To defeat the few’

Access to German archives has enabled a better understanding of why the Royal Air Force won the Battle of Britain.

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World War II's Allied Raid of Berlin Involved 1,000 Bombers (But Germany Fought On)

The 1000 bomber raid of Berlin in February 1945 was a major air assault still; the Germans continued to resist for another two months right up until Soviet troops captured the city and Hitler committed suicide.

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The Airstrike that Won the Six Day War for Israel

Israeli Air Force planning, training, intelligence, leadership, and strategic thinking enabled Israel to destroy enemy air forces early in the six-day war.