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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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Simple twist of fate saves city from complete destruction

On August 9, 1945, a last-minute change in target spared Kokura from destruction. The Bockscar bomber, low on fuel, dropped the "Fat Man" bomb on Nagasaki, leading to significant casualties and Japan's eventual surrender.

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80yo Unopened Bottle of Beer Donated to Australian War Memorial as a Symbol of WWII Mateship and Sacrifice

The beer honours a pact between lifelong friends, preserving their bond for future generations. The beer was to be shared upon their return, but never was—one of the men died on the Thai-Burma railway.

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‘Atomic Echoes’ interviews survivors of atomic bombings

A new documentary titled ‘Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II’ tells the stories of people who survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and sheds light on the enduring scars.

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7 Brilliant Acts of Psychological Warfare in History

Manipulating perception to influence enemy behaviour has helped shaped the course of history. These tactics, known as ‘psyops’, aim to unnerve the mind—demoralizing, confusing or coercing an enemy, without firing a shot.

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USS Ohio Is Being Replenished in the Land Down Under

The Brisbane visit highlights the city’s importance in hosting US submarines during WWII; as well as long-standing maritime cooperation and evolving support capabilities. The Ohio was accompanied by one of only two operational submarine tenders.

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The P-61 Black Widow Was a Night Predator

Radar technology and purpose-built design gave it a pioneering edge, shaping the future of aviation through its impact on night operations and aircraft development. Also influenced the development of post-war aircraft, including Sabres and Phantoms.

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Wartime spies posed as swagmen near Townsville, historian's research reveals

Townsville was a key WWII Allied logistics hub. New research has uncovered evidence highlighting how vulnerable northern Australia was to infiltration and spying. The suspected Japanese spy landed near a Townsville cattle property, but vanished.

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The Importance of the Battle of Cannae

While undeniably a victory, Cannae serves as a grim reminder of the supremacy of the strategic over the tactical, and the difficulty of translating even the most tremendous tactical successes into new strategic realities.

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Here is every rifle Marines have used in the last 250 years

A new feature on the US Marine Corps website showing the history of its long-arms—from the flintlock muskets of the Continental Navy, to the current M27—is part of the Corps’ 250th birthday celebrations.

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US, Japan mark 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa

By the spring of 1945, Japan was on the retreat. In April that year, American troops landed on the beaches of Okinawa and claimed victory over Japan three months later—but at a cost.