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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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Why Germany Failed to Beat the Soviet Union

German mistakes included brutality, underestimating the Soviets, and poor decisions. Soviet resilience, unity, and geography thwarted German success.

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A 69,000 Ton Aircraft Carrier Was Sunk By A Tiny Navy Submarine

The Shinano, a Japanese carrier built to replace the carriers Japan lost at the Battle of Midway, was sunk by the US submarine Archerfish during the Japanese carrier's sea trials in November 1944.

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The B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bomber That Won World War II?

Developed in the mid-1930s, the Boeing B-17 outperformed earlier U.S. Army bombers. A reporter named it a "15-ton flying fortress" for its 13 machine guns.

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July 2023 - E-Newsletter

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“Devil’s horsemen”: Why Mongol horse archers were history’s most feared

The secret to their great success was both in the design of their composite bow, and the Mongols’ penchant for mounted combat.

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The Chinese Navy Will Never Forget Its Defeats to Japan

In 1894, Japan's fleet overcame China's off the Korean coast, initiating China's "century of humiliation." This victory sparked Japan's half-century dominance as a leading Asian military and naval force.

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England’s Great Triumph over the Spanish Armada

The Spanish Armada was a formidable naval fleet sent by Catholic Spain in 1588 to invade England and replace Queen Elizabeth I, a Protestant, with a Catholic monarch. However, English ships were more agile and had a greater rate of fire; together with favorable weather conditions, this led to the defeat of the Armada.

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The B-29 Superfortress Bomber Changed Everything

The B-29 employed advanced technology and had a major influence on future aircraft designs—it was used to drop atom bombs on Japan which led to Japan's surrender and the ending of WW2.

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The English Longbowman: 10 Things You Should Know

Longbowmen were key figures in medieval English warfare, using single-piece longbows to fire arrows with remarkable accuracy and range. These semi-professional soldiers, often from the yeoman class, were known for their skills honed through tradition and practice.