Churchill’s Blunder: Iron Rule of the Raj in India
“I am by no means sure whether on this subject of India [Churchill] is quite sane.”
—Leo Amery, Secretary of …
Conflicts & Operations
The Identity of a World War II Airman Remains a Mystery
Denise Gamino, a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman, has been trying for almost a decade to find a young man …
Undeclared War in the Atlantic: The U.S. Navy Versus the U-boats
In October 1941, the United States was the only major industrial power still neutral. But that status was becoming increasingly …
I’m Going to Die! German Reprisals Against the French Resistance
“Of course I would have preferred to live. But what I want with all my heart is for my death …
Marine Cobras in Iraq: Naval Aviation Through the Decades
Entering a new century, the U.S. naval aviation weathered 9/11, fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, reduced its carrier force (to …
Tomcats Over the Desert: Naval Aviation Through the Decades
When Operation Desert Storm began, the F-14 Tomcat was the only in-service fighter in the U.S. inventory to have scored …
China Military Power Report Details Nation’s Desire to Become a World Class Economic and Military Power
What does China want? Why are they growing their military reach and capability, and is China the next big threat …
Air Force Chief Talks About Future Capabilities, Uncertainties
“We will do it, or we’ll die trying,” said Gen. Norton Schwartz.
The Air Force chief of staff spoke in …
AFSOC Begins a Long War – Special Operations Forces and Operation Enduring Freedom
Editor’s Note: Maj. Gen. Rich Comer, who is well known to our readers, wrote the following piece from memory and …
Why Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Should Receive the Medal of Honor
Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez, Jr. took a bullet and saved a dozen troops in an Oct. 5, 2009 firefight in …