To have decent insights into ancient Chinese wars, one should definitely have a close look at the Warring States Period in Chinese history, commonly referring to the era from 475 BC – 221 BC. This period was marked with endless brutal wars among warlords in an effort to annex smaller states around them and consolidate their rule.
History of War
Infantry weapons of the Vietnam war
The M-16A1 5.56mm assault rifle is one of the most identifiable hand held weapons of Vietnam, used by US troops, it has become a reliable assault rifle and is still used by US forces today. It can be fired in semi and full automatic having an effective range of some 300metres, firing 60 rpm. The CAR15 5.56mm Assault rifle produced by the Colt Company, was used mainly by Special Forces during the Vietnam War, it had a telescopic sight and was limited in its distribution.
Weapons of War
The evolution of the Tank commenced during WWI, The name tank even as a weapon of war was unusual in its creation, at first so secretive was the new fighting vehicle that these’s building them in England were told they were building water carriers to bring water to the front line troops, Not silly these men new they were the strangest water carriers even to be built hence the nickname and eventual name Tank came about. Given by the men who built these mysterious new water carriers.
Juan Pujol Garcia – The Fake World War II Secret Service Agent
A lot of peculiar things happen during wartime. One such story is of a man by the name of Juan Pujol Garcia who wanted so badly to become a British double agent that he faked it. What makes his story so compelling is he was so good at faking his espionage abilities that he became a very real double agent who made a tremendous impact for the Allied side during the D-Day invasion.
When Darby’s Rangers Turned the Tide at D-Day
The D-Day invasion was one of the most dramatic events in the modern history of warfare. The images of thousands of allied soldiers storming those beaches, many of them dying before reaching shore is a stirring memory of the sacrifices that our military had to make to change the momentum of World War II which eventually resulted in the downfall of Hitler’s Germany and the Axis quest for world domination.
The Under Recognized Royal Navy Commandos
There is no question that when we think about beach landings as part of a military strategy, the battles that occurred on D-Day come to mind first. But because World War II was in every way a global conflict, the need to train special units that were skilled in taking a battle to the enemy with a beach offensive was necessary for all Allied powers. D-Day did point out that such operations were always tremendously risky and often resulted in a high level of casualties.
The Original Delta Force
When discussions come up about military operations overseas, if you hear that they are sending in the “special forces”, you know what that means. While special forces operate with some degree of secrecy, their reputation as being the force that can go into an unwinnable situation and win it is legendary.
The Explosive Effectiveness of the Brandenburg Commandos in World War II
The defeat of the German army in World War II was accomplished through a massive undertaking by a multinational force and brilliant military strategies executed effectively. But despite that defeat, it is important to step back and give credit where credit is due. The German military attack plans delivered to Hitler victory after victory to such an extent that it seemed German was poised for world domination.
Espionage of the British Special Operations Executive (SOE)
On July 19, 1940, the branch of the British military that was devoted to clandestine operations, espionage and sabotage that was necessary to fight the Axis powers in World War II established the British Special Operations Executive or SOE for short. Agents of the SOE were important in executing a wide variety of spy activity against the enemy including destruction of bridges and other important German military infrastructure and directing the destruction of factories and military installations needed to support the war for the Germans.
M I 5 Used Spies to Hunt Down Spies
It is no doubt because of the tremendous popularity of the James Bond stories that “Her Majesties Secret Service” has become well known. Many covert agencies have developed a tremendous legend and mystic including the CIA and the secret service of the United States. Throughout World War II, these exceptional agencies of spies made a big difference in the outcome of the war by working together.
