Ninja vs Samurai: The Iga Revolt and the Rise of Tokugawa
Portrait of Tokugawa Ieyasu by Kanō Tan’yū (1602–1674). Osaka Castle main tower. Cropped. The Iga Revolt, also known as the Tenshō Iga War (天正伊賀の乱), was a defining conflict in 16th-century…
VE Day 80th Anniversary: Commemorating Eight Decades of Victory and Reflection
Field Marshal Keitel signing the ratified surrender terms for the German Army in Berlin, 8 May 1945. U.S. Army photo restored by Adam Cuerden. National Archives and Records Administration. On…
Operation Nimrod: 17 Minutes to Freedom at Princes Gate
The Iranian embassy in London, severely damaged by fire after the Iranian Embassy Siege. The fire was was caused by the G60 Stun Grenades used by the SAS during the…
The Fall of Saigon: 50th Anniversary
A U.S. Marine holding an M16A1 provides security as two Sikorsky CH-53 helicopters land at the Defense Attaché Office compound during Operation Frequent Wind.. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dick…
War, Trade, and Intelligence: The Aztecs’ Use of Spies and Informants
Aztec warriors. Six differing levels of military achievement are depicted in Codex Mendoza, Unknown author c 1542– Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies.,. The Aztec Empire, one of the…
Modernizing Irregular Warfare: The Army’s Strategic Vision
Members of Charlie Company, 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne); Bravo Company, 92d Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne); Bravo Company, 6th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne); 193rd Special Operations Medical Group;…
Operation TACANA: Spy Pigeons of the CIA
Spy pigeon in the CIA Museum. Central Intelligence Agency photo. The Cold War era was a time of intense espionage, where nations employed every conceivable method to gain an edge…
Spies in the Middle Ages: Secrets and Shadows
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Pexels photo by Dany B. The Middle Ages (approximately 500 to 1500 AD) were a time of intense political intrigue, territorial conflicts, and religious upheavals. In this turbulent…
JMWAVE: The Secret Cold War CIA Station in Miami
JMWAVE headquarters in Miami, c. 1961. Central Intelligence Agency photo Forget James Bond or Miami Vice—true tropical intrigue springs from the fascinating tale of JMWAVE. Known alternatively as JM/WAVE or JM…
MI5: Britain’s Domestic Intelligence Agency
A view of Thames House and Lambeth Bridge, London, looking across the river. Security Service – MI5 Thames House Image Gallery. Headquartered in Thames House, MI5, formally known as the…