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Dennis Morehouse

Articles

Bill Mauldin

Bill Mauldin was the most recognized cartoonist of World War II

Fraudulent Heroes

People who claim to be war heroes are much more numerous than you might think. Here's a look at the problem

Cold Steel

The bayonet and its uses.

The Humble Helicopter

A (very) short history ot the helicopter and rotary flight

Who's following the Army?

Camp followers have a bad rap lately. What's the truth?

WHAT IS SECURITY?

Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.

Fighting the Last War

People complain that armies always fight the last war. Do they?

Spies in the air.

Aerial reconnaissance during the Cold War was difficult and dangerous. It was forced to evolve away from manned assets.

Use Enough Gun

A very brief history of the Spooky and Spectre ground support gunships.

Fighting Terror

Limitations on fighting the war against terrorism

The Terror War

A discussion of what terrorism really is and what it is not.

Child Warriors

Children as warriors

BOOTS

Boots are a minor consideration in warfare, or are they?

FRIENDLY FIRE .... ISN'T

An introduction to the unpleasant subject of friendly fire.

The United States Camel Corps

The U.S. Army once used camels in the Southwest. Why? and what happened?

Charles DeGaulle, Unappreciated Warrior.

Charles DeGaulle, saviour of France and selfless patriot.

Serial Last Stands; Thermopylae

An examination of the many battles at the pass of Thermopylae, in Greece.

MORE HEROES

One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.

Black History; Honor to the Troops

Blacks have served honorably since the inception of the U.S. Here are some examples.

GASBAGS AT WAR

The often ignored captive balloon and its use in war

The Ferguson Rifle

One of the first 'assault rifles' circa 1777.

The Architect of Beersheba; Soldier and Spy

Richard Meinertzhagen, one of Great Britain's military eccentrics during and after WWI.

DAVID AND GOLIATH; German East Africa

The WWI campaign in German East Africa, Von Lettow-Vorbeck against the British Empire.

COMBINED ARMS IN THE GREAT WAR

Combined arms in WWI brings victory to Aussies & Americans

The Military Hazards of Arrogance

How arrogance of commanders impacts the mission.

Jine the Cavalry

A brief history of recent cavalry and draft animal use in the military.

"...The greatest battle implement ever devised."

What was "...The greatest battle implement ever devised."?

THE FLYING ACE

The myth of the ace, how close to reality

Military Ethics

Ethics are required of any organization, including the military. What ethics does the military hold?

'Uniformity' in the Military

How 'uniform' are the military services?

The Regimental System

A description of military unit designations, primarily ground forces.

e-Books

A round up of sites that provide electronic texts on military subjects.

The Assault Rifle

A history and description of the assault rifle.

Search and Rescue

A short history of lifesaving techniques and services.

World War One fighters

The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.

Airfields at Sea

The arms race continues with the development of aircraft carriers.

Battleships

The evolution and demise of the modern battleship

ARMOR AND THE ARMS RACE

The improvement of armored vehicles from their genesis in WW I.

Escape!

Prisoners of war show a special determination to be free. Brief book review and comments.

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.

Military Medicine

A description of the history and functions of the U.S. Army Medical Department.

Administration: Who Needs It?

A recognition of the necessity for having administrative support in every military service.

Black History Month

A focus on Black heroes from the U.S. militaries

Fueling the fight

Short description of the importance of Supply and Transportation in the conduct of military operations.

Military Police

An introduction to military police.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Discussion of leadership imbalance in the Armed Forces

Subordinate to the Civil Authority

Discussion of the military's relation to the civil authority

Defense Infighting

Budget battles reveal the bureaucratic nature of the military.

Training to Win

A brief outline of training needed for armies and how the U. S. Army does it.

Grading Generals

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