On August 8, 1945, the Soviet Union declared war on Japan—which led to the imprisonment of some 600,000 Japanese troops.
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How a US Marine Rescued His Afghan Interpreter’s Family From the Taliban
They became brothers during America’s longest war. Then one of them needed help when the extremist religious group took over again.
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Stugna-P Missile: Ukrainian Widows’ Revenge Against Russia
This homegrown antitank weapon has already avenged Ukrainian soldiers in their fight against an invading Russia.
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China’s Tank in the Vietnam War
This latecomer to the Vietnam War did not arrive from the Soviet Union. It came from the People’s Republic of China.
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A Soldiers’ Temple: Roman Military Sanctuary Discovered in the Netherlands
Archaeologists recently discovered a rare ancient temple that was a center of worship for Roman soldiers.
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The Atlanta Daily Intelligencer: The Confederate Propaganda Machine
Straddling the line between reputable news source and cheerleader for the South.
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Going for Gold: How the Confederacy Hatched an Audacious Plan to Finance Their War
Paramilitary attempts to shore up the Confederacy’s shaky finances by preying on plentiful Union resources out West typically came up short.
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Before Creating ‘King Kong,’ He Fought the Soviets from the Air
Merian C. Cooper lived a life as exciting as anything he captured on film.
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What’s Gone Wrong — And Right — With the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Tanker?
The U.S. Air Force needs more flying tankers to bridge the gap between current capabilities and the next-generation.