This article argues that Britain’s most famous Admiral, Horatio Nelson’s string of victories was not due to inspired recklessness but instead was achieved through showing leadership and taking the initiative consistent with his commander’s battle plans and intent.

During the Cold War, nearly a quarter of all the world’s nuclear testing took place in Kazakhstan, in secret until the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

The US, Britain and the Soviet Union were allies in WW2 but fell out in a worldwide battle for supremacy called the Cold War characterised by political manoeuvring, military coalitions, espionage, propaganda, arms build-ups, economic aid, and proxy wars.

Soon after the WW2 American European Theatre entry , Gen Patton improved the confidence of his soldiers enabling defeat of the Germans but subordinates worried “We knew he was there to win even if he had us killed doing it.”

In the WW2 Solomon Islands Guadalcanal Campaign, US Marines used a hybrid form of defence that utilised offensive tactical forays that wore down their competent and determined Japanese foes leading to their defeat.

Differences between India and the other members of Quad – Australia, Japan and the US on the Ukraine conflict are unlikely to hinder growing military and economic cooperation.

The objectives and importance of the Quad in keeping the Indo-Pacific influence free and supporting indebted regional nations is demonstrated by the attendance of all member state leaders and the US trying to make India a reliable partner.

The innovation, insight and leadership of Air Chief Marshal Dowding, supported by AVM Park, who commanded 11 Group—responsible for the defence of London— enabled the UK to win the Battle of Britain during the summer of 1940 and prevent Hitler from invading the UK.

Despite on-going negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, heavy fighting continues in east Ukraine, with key locations coming under intense bombardment from Russian forces.

The objectives and importance of the Quad in keeping the Indo-Pacific influence free and supporting indebted regional nations is demonstrated by the attendance of all member state leaders and the US trying to make India a reliable partner.