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James H. Kasler : the only man to earn three Air Force Crosses
Anyone awarded an Air Force Cross is by definition a hero, for that prestigious […]
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Costly Assault Vehicle
The crucible of World War II displayed the glider’s potential—and revealed its limitations. Although […]
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The Air Force Maverick Who Led the “Fighter Mafia”
Colonel John Boyd was a true original—but he paid a stiff price.
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The New American Rifle that Came Under Assault
This extensively researched, well-written book was a pleasant surprise. Instead of a dry, boring, […]
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In 1918, the U.S. Armed Its Forces With Shotguns—and Germany Launched a Diplomatic Protest
In the final year of World War I, the United States armed its forces on the Western Front with pump shotguns. Germany wasn’t pleased.
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In Teapot Dome Case, Supreme Court Cemented Congressional Power to Investigate
Case has been repeatedly cited this year in commentary about House probe of Trump administration.
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Building a Wild Weasel “Thud”
The Republic F-105 Thunderchief took on a variety of combat missions during the Vietnam […]
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The Daring Plan to Mine Haiphong Harbor
Nixon’s speech also had a more militarily important purpose: to announce an operation that would hasten the end of a war that had been waged by U.S. combat troops for almost 10 years.
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Cheap Shot: How the Sten Gun Saved Britain
In 1940 Britain desperately needed a submachine gun that could be made for about $10. The Sten gun fit the bill.