What Is a Coup d’Etat? Definition and Examples
I still recall my Western Civilization teacher Mr. Archer discussing this concept when I was in the 10th grade. My father discussed it with me, about an the 1963 South…
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…
The Battle of Camarón: Heroism Against All Odds
Camarón Battle (Mexico), 30 April 1863 – La Bataille de Camerone (Mexique). Oil on canvas. J. A. Beaucé / Mexico, 1865. The French Foreign Legion, or Légion étrangère, was established…
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;…
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…
Colonel Dick Ellis: Architect of Modern Intelligence Agencies
Charles Howard “Dick” Ellis Colonel Charles Howard “Dick” Ellis CMG CBE TD was an extraordinary figure in 20th-century intelligence, with a life story that traverses continents, governments, and crucial moments…
Numbers Stations: Broadcasting Secrets
Soviet SWL A. Kozlow (URS3-108-B) with his short-wave receiver KUB-4. Broadcast receiver SI-235 on foreground. Borisoglebsk city, 1941. Numbers stations are one of the most intriguing phenomena of shortwave radio.…
MEDITATION: Why Read Poetry?
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Champagne 101: A Guide to Sparkling Elegance
“Champagne is the wine of civilization and the oil of government.” — Winston Churchill Champagne, often synonymous with celebration and luxury, is a sparkling wine that hails from the Champagne…