A samurai’s daisho comprised the long katana fighting sword and the shorter wakizashi for close combat or, if need be, ritual suicide.
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Interview: Andrew Roberts / World War II Historian
In his new book The Storm of War, Cambridge-educated historian Andrew Roberts takes another look at German competence and Russian sacrifice in World War II.
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Letter from Military History – January 2012
The American military has a long and uneven history of working toward full and fair treatment of blacks and other minorities.
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F2G Racer Returns
Once in a junkyard, a Navy Corsair is now restored and ready to race.
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Aviation Heritage Invitational Held at Reno
The 2011 National Aviation Heritage Invitational was held at the 48th annual Reno Air Races in September.
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World War II Ace Flies Again
The 95-year-old ace James B. Morehead flew a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk this August at Sonoma Valley Airport in California.
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Fairey Swordfish Back in the Air
Vintage Wings of Canada has restored a Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber.
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“Memory: Using Leningrad”
Last week I made myself sick writing about the siege of Leningrad. World War […]
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Daily Quiz for November 4, 2011
Girl Guide/Girl Scout Thinking Day is celebrated on February 22, the mutual birthday of former World Chief Guide Olave Baden-Powell and this founder of the movement.
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Daily Quiz for November 3, 2011
Pompeys Pillar National Monument in Montana was named for the infant son of this 19th century explorer.