The Tragedy of Yakov Stalin
“I don’t have a son captured in Germany.”
– Josef Stalin’s response upon receiving news of his son’s capture
When …
Conflicts & Operations
Tunnel Discovery at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a Monumental Achievement by the Far East District (USACE)
Story by Chong Yun Kim, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District
Between the 1960s-1980s, North Korea dug tunnels …
M50 Ontos: The Forgotten Tank-killer
It is the tradition in the U.S. Army to name its tanks after great generals. Over the years there has …
U.S. Marine Corps World War II Glider Program | Photos
The early success of German glider operations in World War II prompted the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps to …
A War Won With Spam (and a Few Other Things)
Hormel Spiced Ham, the “father” of Spam, was created in 1927 as an inexpensive luncheon meat to help housewives stretch …
The ‘V for Victory’ Campaign
“Splash the V from one end of Europe to another.”
– Col. V. Britton
On July 18, 1941, BBC radio …
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Team and its Impact on Amphibious Warfare
For many Americans, the concept of amphibious warfare derives from the World War II model where landing forces assaulted foreign …
Thanks for the Tanks, Yanks
Fifty World War I destroyers and airplane squadrons for England got the big headlines, but the real symbol of British …
Special Operations OUTLOOK 2021 Digital Edition
…
Curtain Falls on ASG-Qatar After Three Decades Supporting Readiness, Resilience
The Army officially closed Area Support Group-Qatar at a June 10, 2021 ceremony here attended by the 1st Theater Sustainment …