Mata Hari: The Truth Behind the Legend
Mata Hari Everything is an illusion.” — Mata Hari. The name Mata Hari has become synonymous with the seductive female spy who uses her charms to obtain secrets from the…
The OSS: America’s WW2 Spy Agency
General William J. Donovan reviews OSS Operational Group members in Bethesda, Maryland, prior to their departure for China in 1945. Photo: Office of Strategic Services Society. We face an enemy…
T. E. Lawrence: The Man Behind the Legend
T. E. Lawrence Thomas Edward (T. E.) Lawrence CB DSO was a British scholar, writer and military leader who played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman…
The Special Operations Executive: A Secret History of WW2
SOE and OSS Jedburghs in front of B-24 prior to departure just before night at Area T, Harrington Airdrome, England, c. 1944. Photo: Office of Strategic Services. During the Second…
Every Man’s Home is His Castle, Unless You Believe Otherwise But It’s His Mind that is the Fortress
My thoughts After the November, 2015 attacks in Paris, France and the Bamako hotel attack in Mali, I’ve had a little bit of time to think about those horrible events.…
Tunnel Rats: The Vietnam War’s Underground Grunts
During the Vietnam War, one of the most perilous and harrowing roles a soldier could undertake was that of a ‘Tunnel Rat.’ These brave individuals were tasked with infiltrating the…
A Historical Journey of Soldiers on Navy Ships
The history of soldiers (marines) on naval ships (or naval vessel) is a captivating chronicle that weaves together the stories of brave warriors who have played a pivotal role in…
Gin and Tonic, The proper drink for treating Malaria
Gin and tonic, is a classic cocktail enjoyed by many. It has a rich a fascinating history that spans continents and centuries. From its origins as a medicinal remedy to…
What is Blitzkrieg, and how did Germany use it?
Blitzkrieg is a German term that means “lightning war”. It is a military strategy and tactic that was developed and extensively used by the German military during World War II.…
The Green Beret: A short history of its origin for the US Military
Green Berets in Dak Pek, Vietnam. 82nd Airborne, 5th Special Forces / Green Beanie. Where did it all begin with berets? Worldwide, berets are worn as part of the uniform…