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Russian Paratroopers in Ukraine

Previous Next Article by Vlad Besedovskyy I devoted a lot of time to researching the background and organizational structure of the Soviet Airborne Forces, and though I couldn’t ignore the current situation. Since February 24th, 2022, when Russia has been waging aggression against Ukraine, Russian VDV performance has been generally subpar. Particularly when contrasted with the aspirations …

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The Archaeology of the Royal Flying Corps: Trench Art, Souvenirs, and Lucky Mascots by Melanie Winterton

     The Archaeology of the Royal Flying Corps, part of the Modern Conflict Archaeology series edited by Nicholas J. Saunders, is an absorbing discussion of the material culture of WW1 aviation, viewed through the lens of “the things they carried”, to borrow a phrase from author Tim O’Brien. Author Melanie Winterton’s goes beyond the notion …

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Gavin At War: The World War II Diary of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin, edited and annotated by Lewis Sorley

General Gavin is a legend among American paratroopers, leading the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and later the 82ndAirborne Division in four combat jumps in the European Theater during World War II. Lewis Sorley provides an unprecedented look at Gavin’s innermost thoughts as he fought his way from Sicily, through Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany …

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Lieutenant General James Longstreet: Innovative Strategist by F. Gregory Toretta and James Longstreet and the American Civil War by Harold M. Knudsen

Published by Casemate Publishers and Savas Beatie This weekend is the 159th anniversary of The Battle of Gettysburg and thus it seems like an excellent time to review two new biographies of one of the most famous commanders who fought on that field, Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet. Longstreet commanded the First Corps of the …

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