Military History
Trench Warfare in 1915: The Gap Between Myth and Lived Experience on the Western Front
The dominant cultural memory of WWI trench warfare — shaped by Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon — overstates soldier disillusionment and understates the degree to which ordinary soldiers accepted, and sometimes embraced, the war's purpose. Primary accounts from Robert Graves, Ernst Jünger, and oth…
Tadeusz Rozwadowski: Nobility-Born General Who Innovated Artillery Tactics and Shaped Polish Victory at Warsaw
Tadeusz Jordan-Rozwadowski, from a Polish noble family with a storied military lineage tracing to the Third Crusade and Polish uprisings, rose to Feldmarschalleutnant in the Austro-Hungarian Army, inventing the Feuerwalze creeping barrage tactic during the victorious Battle of Gorlice in WWI. He bec…
Canadian Gulf and Kuwait Medal Recognizes Gulf War Service with Specific Eligibility and Design Features
The Gulf and Kuwait Medal, instituted in 1990, awards Canadian Forces personnel for 30 consecutive days of service in the Persian Gulf theater from 2 August 1990 to 27 June 1991, or one day of direct combat during the 16 January to 3 March 1991 offensive. It features a 36mm rhodium-plated tombac dis…
From Appalachian Mountains to Aerial Warfare: Anthony Dyer's Journey as a Special Missions Aviator
Anthony Dyer's memoir, "Moonchild," recounts his evolution from a reluctant Air Force recruit to a Special Missions Aviator on AC-130 gunships and HH-60 Pave Hawks. His journey highlights the intense operational experiences, the psychological toll of combat, and the critical importance of seeking he…
Lessons from Ramadi: The Unsung Heroes of Urban Warfare
This podcast features Jason Peltier, a company commander during the Battle of Ramadi. He shares his experiences, highlighting the brutal operational tempo and the critical importance of adaptable leadership and strong inter-service relationships. His account underscores the often-overlooked contribu…