Articles related to "Infantry"
FORT RILEY: Cavalry Outpost to Infantry Powerhouse
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
The U.S. 75th Infantry Division
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • battle of the bulge • ardennes offensive • bulgebusters
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • battle of the bulge • ardennes offensive • bulgebusters
Thirty-Eighth Iowa Infantry
While the 38th Iowa Infantry helped the Union army besiege and capture Vicksburg, MS in 1863, the regiment was itself besieged by disease.
thirty-eighth iowa infantry • 38th iowa • vicksburg • port hudson • malaria
While the 38th Iowa Infantry helped the Union army besiege and capture Vicksburg, MS in 1863, the regiment was itself besieged by disease.
thirty-eighth iowa infantry • 38th iowa • vicksburg • port hudson • malaria
Bono, Johnny Turk!
At Eupatoria in February a major Russian assault was soundly repulsed almost exclusively by Turkish units.
At Eupatoria in February a major Russian assault was soundly repulsed almost exclusively by Turkish units.
Braunstone At War
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
world • war • braunstone • infantry • artillery
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
world • war • braunstone • infantry • artillery
Chaturangbala
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
elephants • chariots • infantry • cavalry • dagger-axes
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
elephants • chariots • infantry • cavalry • dagger-axes
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in WW II
As a young infantry soldier with the US 106th Division, Vonnegut spent seven months as a POW, an experience he recounted in the novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
kurt vonnegut in ww ii • vonnegut us army reserve • vonnegut us infantry • vonnegut pow • vonnegut dresden
As a young infantry soldier with the US 106th Division, Vonnegut spent seven months as a POW, an experience he recounted in the novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
kurt vonnegut in ww ii • vonnegut us army reserve • vonnegut us infantry • vonnegut pow • vonnegut dresden
The Regimental System
A description of military unit designations, primarily ground forces.
army • navy • air force • marines • regiment
A description of military unit designations, primarily ground forces.
army • navy • air force • marines • regiment
ARMOR AND THE ARMS RACE
The improvement of armored vehicles from their genesis in WW I.
armoured vehicles • tank • tanks • panzer • arms race
The improvement of armored vehicles from their genesis in WW I.
armoured vehicles • tank • tanks • panzer • arms race
The Real Bear Behind Winnie the Pooh
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
WHAT IS SECURITY?
Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Modern Sword use 1700-Present
Relegated to a cosmetic role on the battlefield as firearms became the death dealer swords still had a place in the worlds military
fencing • boarding cutlasses • napoleonic wars • saber • squares of infantry
Relegated to a cosmetic role on the battlefield as firearms became the death dealer swords still had a place in the worlds military
fencing • boarding cutlasses • napoleonic wars • saber • squares of infantry
The Pike as a Weapon in History
From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.
pike • pikeman • pikesquare • swiss army • battle of bannockburn
From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.
pike • pikeman • pikesquare • swiss army • battle of bannockburn
Gen. Archibald Gracie, CSA
Archibald Gracie, Jr. was from a prominent New York City family that owned cotton interests in Mobile, AL. He attended West Point when Robert E. Lee was commandant.
csa • civil war • new york • alabama • west point
Archibald Gracie, Jr. was from a prominent New York City family that owned cotton interests in Mobile, AL. He attended West Point when Robert E. Lee was commandant.
csa • civil war • new york • alabama • west point
The French army of 1914
Beginning the war dressed for fashion and equipped with the most unreliable weapons, the redoubtable French "Poilus" stopped the German juggernaut and saved his country.
french soldier • poilus • kepi • marne • the anise
Beginning the war dressed for fashion and equipped with the most unreliable weapons, the redoubtable French "Poilus" stopped the German juggernaut and saved his country.
french soldier • poilus • kepi • marne • the anise
The Imperial German army of 1914
From a peacetime standing army of 870,000 men the grey coated war machine of the Kaiser eventually put almost fourteen million under arms to fight the whole western world
world war one • wwi • the great war • the imperial german army • german empire 1914
From a peacetime standing army of 870,000 men the grey coated war machine of the Kaiser eventually put almost fourteen million under arms to fight the whole western world
world war one • wwi • the great war • the imperial german army • german empire 1914
Allied Interventionists in Russia
The Armies of Britain, France, the US, Greece, Japan, Serbia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Italy, and Canada intervened in the Russian Civil War each for their own motive.
allied intervention • interventionst russia • detail interventionists • toe russia expeditionary force • belgian armored car company
The Armies of Britain, France, the US, Greece, Japan, Serbia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Italy, and Canada intervened in the Russian Civil War each for their own motive.
allied intervention • interventionst russia • detail interventionists • toe russia expeditionary force • belgian armored car company
Interventionists in the Far East
Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.
intervention force • interventionists • allied interventionist • american expeditionary force siberia • major general ws graves
Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.
intervention force • interventionists • allied interventionist • american expeditionary force siberia • major general ws graves
Canadian's in Korea
Canada's military units and contributions to the Korean Conflict.
war • korea • panmunjom • inchon • army
Canada's military units and contributions to the Korean Conflict.
war • korea • panmunjom • inchon • army
Blind Mad or Foolish: Nathaniel Lyon, Part II
The volcanic temper he had inherited from his father, along with a deep sense of self-righteousness, would quickly land Nathaniel Lyon in trouble as a new army officer. In the years between West Point and the Mexican War, Lyon would also reach an important decision regarding his personal life.
nathaniel lyon • american civil war • civil war • wilson's creek • civil war in missouri
The volcanic temper he had inherited from his father, along with a deep sense of self-righteousness, would quickly land Nathaniel Lyon in trouble as a new army officer. In the years between West Point and the Mexican War, Lyon would also reach an important decision regarding his personal life.
nathaniel lyon • american civil war • civil war • wilson's creek • civil war in missouri
The 1969 Soccer War on the Ground
The poorly equipped- even by third world standards-Honduran army had its hands full against the modern El Salvadoran invasion force in 1969.
m3a1stuart • 105mm howitzers • guardia de honor battalion • battle of san rafael de matarás • battle san rafael mataras
The poorly equipped- even by third world standards-Honduran army had its hands full against the modern El Salvadoran invasion force in 1969.
m3a1stuart • 105mm howitzers • guardia de honor battalion • battle of san rafael de matarás • battle san rafael mataras
Back From Whence It Came/ Conclusion
Part III, and conclusion, of the fantasy adventure Back From Whence It Came.
role-playing • role playing • game mastering • game master • adventure
Part III, and conclusion, of the fantasy adventure Back From Whence It Came.
role-playing • role playing • game mastering • game master • adventure
The Orders of Battle during Inkerman
As usual before describing a battle, this is a supplementary list comprising the Russian battle groupings and all allied combat units as at 5th November 1854
As usual before describing a battle, this is a supplementary list comprising the Russian battle groupings and all allied combat units as at 5th November 1854
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 2
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
Canada at Second Battle of Ypres
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
Sword & Gold Beaches Normandy 1944
On June 6, 1944, the British Army landed in Normandy. Although, not as high profile as the American landings, Sword & Gold Beaches represented a major undertaking.
sword beach • gold beach • d-day • hobart's funnies • june 6
On June 6, 1944, the British Army landed in Normandy. Although, not as high profile as the American landings, Sword & Gold Beaches represented a major undertaking.
sword beach • gold beach • d-day • hobart's funnies • june 6
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
The Cavalry Corps of Gen Baratov
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
The Queen Mother: Friday's Ceremonial Procession
Final details for the Royal Ceremonial Procession to transport the Queen Mother's hearse from St. James's Palace to Westminster Hall on Friday, 5 April. <B>Updated 11AM, 4 April</B>
queen • queen mother • elizabeth • charles • st. james's palace
Final details for the Royal Ceremonial Procession to transport the Queen Mother's hearse from St. James's Palace to Westminster Hall on Friday, 5 April. <B>Updated 11AM, 4 April</B>
queen • queen mother • elizabeth • charles • st. james's palace
Anzac Day - April 25th
A brief look at the history of Anzac Day and its symbolism to the peoples of Australia and New Zealand.
gallipoli • anzac day • anzac cove • australia • newzealand
A brief look at the history of Anzac Day and its symbolism to the peoples of Australia and New Zealand.
gallipoli • anzac day • anzac cove • australia • newzealand
Prelude to Chancellorsville: Hooker Takes Command
An account of the events following the Battle of Fredericksburg that led to the appointment of General Joseph Hooker.
chancellorsville • joseph hooker • ambrose burnside • lincoln • american civil war
An account of the events following the Battle of Fredericksburg that led to the appointment of General Joseph Hooker.
chancellorsville • joseph hooker • ambrose burnside • lincoln • american civil war
The Forgotten Battle: Globe Tavern- August 18-21, 1864
Battle of Globe Tavern.Four day battle preceding the siege of Petersburg & Richmond. August 18-21, 1864. Petersburg, Virginia.
american history • american civil war • war between the states • battle • yankee
Battle of Globe Tavern.Four day battle preceding the siege of Petersburg & Richmond. August 18-21, 1864. Petersburg, Virginia.
american history • american civil war • war between the states • battle • yankee
The Wilderness, Part I: Grant and Lee Prepare for a Fight
A description of the Federal and Confederate preparations and movements that led to the Wilderness Campaign.
grant • lee • battle of the wilderness • the wilderness campaign
A description of the Federal and Confederate preparations and movements that led to the Wilderness Campaign.
grant • lee • battle of the wilderness • the wilderness campaign
Gen. Mansfield Lovell, CSA
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Kurt Vonnegut
Never reaching the celebrity of Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut remains one of America's great writers.
kurt vonnegut • "slaughterhouse five" • hunter s. thompson • "a man without a country" • issac avimov
Never reaching the celebrity of Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut remains one of America's great writers.
kurt vonnegut • "slaughterhouse five" • hunter s. thompson • "a man without a country" • issac avimov
MLS Soccer for the Toronto Tourist
MLS Soccer's Toronto FC is an attractive alternative to high-priced NHL and NBA games, with a rowdy, dedicated fan base and tonnes of enthusiasm.
mls soccer • toronto tourism • toronto tourist • soccer • football
MLS Soccer's Toronto FC is an attractive alternative to high-priced NHL and NBA games, with a rowdy, dedicated fan base and tonnes of enthusiasm.
mls soccer • toronto tourism • toronto tourist • soccer • football
Napoleon Bonaparte
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
Sardinia and the War - Part 3
The Sardinians, finally landed, are soon co-opted by Pelissier into joint operations with the Allies.
The Sardinians, finally landed, are soon co-opted by Pelissier into joint operations with the Allies.
The Aryan Invasions
The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?
aryan • india • chariot • migration • acculturation
The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?
aryan • india • chariot • migration • acculturation
The Terracotta Army
The creation of the Terracotta Army, one of the most astonishing tourist attractions in the world, is examined and assessed.
qin emperor • xian • shihuangdi • ancient chinese army • chinese chariot
The creation of the Terracotta Army, one of the most astonishing tourist attractions in the world, is examined and assessed.
qin emperor • xian • shihuangdi • ancient chinese army • chinese chariot
Sardinia and the War - Part 2
Political tug of war, inefficiency and disaster impede the expedition project.
Political tug of war, inefficiency and disaster impede the expedition project.
Academy Award Winners from the Late 1980s
Although these best films from the late 1980s did not leave as rich a legacy as other decades, the Academy did select some good, if not great, movies.
academy award winners 1980 • oscar winning movies • 1985 best picture • 1986 best picture • 1987 best picture
Although these best films from the late 1980s did not leave as rich a legacy as other decades, the Academy did select some good, if not great, movies.
academy award winners 1980 • oscar winning movies • 1985 best picture • 1986 best picture • 1987 best picture
Admiral Shigetaro Shimada
Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Shigetaro Shimada held views in support of General, turned Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo. This relationship ensured naval support for war.
japan • imperial japanese navy • world war ii • admiral shigetaro shimada • general hideki tojo
Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Shigetaro Shimada held views in support of General, turned Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo. This relationship ensured naval support for war.
japan • imperial japanese navy • world war ii • admiral shigetaro shimada • general hideki tojo
Battlefield: Bad Company Tips
Effective use of weapon unlocks and alternate gold crate destruction strategies can lead to increased experience and more kills in Battlefield: Bad Company's "Gold Rush.
battlefield bad company • battlefield guide • bad company • bad company experience • bad company gold crates
Effective use of weapon unlocks and alternate gold crate destruction strategies can lead to increased experience and more kills in Battlefield: Bad Company's "Gold Rush.
battlefield bad company • battlefield guide • bad company • bad company experience • bad company gold crates
Biography of Sir Arthur Bliss
Brief biography and works of British composer Sir Arthur Bliss, best known for orchestral A Colour Symphony.
sir arthur bliss • arthur bliss biography • bliss colour symphony • arthur bliss film score • arthur bliss cds
Brief biography and works of British composer Sir Arthur Bliss, best known for orchestral A Colour Symphony.
sir arthur bliss • arthur bliss biography • bliss colour symphony • arthur bliss film score • arthur bliss cds
Civil War Horses
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
civil war • horses • confederacy • army horsemasters • confederate cavalry
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
civil war • horses • confederacy • army horsemasters • confederate cavalry
Dont Hang up Your Spurs
in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place.
horse • cavalry • greys scouts • rhodesia • horseman
in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place.
horse • cavalry • greys scouts • rhodesia • horseman
Edwin Hubble - Astronomer with a Bang
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
hubble telescope • hubble law • big bang • astronomer • cosmology
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
hubble telescope • hubble law • big bang • astronomer • cosmology
Film Review: Saving Private Ryan
Shortly after the D-Day invasion in northern France a group of U.S. Rangers are assigned to locate a missing paratrooper who is the last of four brothers.
d-day • world war ii • france • normandy • sacrifice
Shortly after the D-Day invasion in northern France a group of U.S. Rangers are assigned to locate a missing paratrooper who is the last of four brothers.
d-day • world war ii • france • normandy • sacrifice
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