Articles related to "Small Arms"
The Assault Rifle
A history and description of the assault rifle.
rifle • assault rifle • military • small arms • army
A history and description of the assault rifle.
rifle • assault rifle • military • small arms • army
The Russian Army in 1854 - Part 2
We examine tactical doctrine, training, and the organisation and potential of the other fighting arms.
russian army • tactical doctrine • fighting arms • offensive strategy • bayonet fighting
We examine tactical doctrine, training, and the organisation and potential of the other fighting arms.
russian army • tactical doctrine • fighting arms • offensive strategy • bayonet fighting
The Assault Rifle
Combat experience on the Eastern Front during 1941-42 caused the German Army to reconsider the basic armament of an infantry soldier. What the German engineers eventually produced was the MP-44.
rifle • gun • infantry • weapon • soldier
Combat experience on the Eastern Front during 1941-42 caused the German Army to reconsider the basic armament of an infantry soldier. What the German engineers eventually produced was the MP-44.
rifle • gun • infantry • weapon • soldier
A Short History of the M1 Garand Rifle
General George S. Patton famously referred to the M1 Garand rifle as the "Greatest battle implement ever devised".
garand • m1 garand • john c. garand • m1 rifle • m1 garand rifle
General George S. Patton famously referred to the M1 Garand rifle as the "Greatest battle implement ever devised".
garand • m1 garand • john c. garand • m1 rifle • m1 garand rifle
A Good Night Hug
Mary Cassatt was a member of the Impressionist school. Unmarried and childless, she nevertheless painted tender and beautiful images of motherhood.
mary cassatt • a good night hug • impressionism • degas • mother and child
Mary Cassatt was a member of the Impressionist school. Unmarried and childless, she nevertheless painted tender and beautiful images of motherhood.
mary cassatt • a good night hug • impressionism • degas • mother and child
Vimy Ridge - World War One
Vimy Ridge was taken only after the attempts of some of the bravest soldiers of anytime and any war.
vimy • ridge • vimy ridge • canada • canadian
Vimy Ridge was taken only after the attempts of some of the bravest soldiers of anytime and any war.
vimy • ridge • vimy ridge • canada • canadian
Violence Amid Somali Peace Talks
Somalia's interim government met with representatives from the nation's major clans to discuss the future of their country while a wave of attacks rocked Mogadishu.
somalia violence • mogadishu mortars killing • national reconciliation conference • attacks • transitional federal government
Somalia's interim government met with representatives from the nation's major clans to discuss the future of their country while a wave of attacks rocked Mogadishu.
somalia violence • mogadishu mortars killing • national reconciliation conference • attacks • transitional federal government
Where to Find Peace Day Lesson Plans
On September 21, the world celebrates International Peace Day, a UN holiday for individuals, communities, nations and governments to highlight efforts to promote peace.
international day peace activities • peace day lesson plans • international day peace events • nuclear disarmament • nonproliferation
On September 21, the world celebrates International Peace Day, a UN holiday for individuals, communities, nations and governments to highlight efforts to promote peace.
international day peace activities • peace day lesson plans • international day peace events • nuclear disarmament • nonproliferation
American Unilateralist; a Satirical Look
A look at the lighter side of the growing America unilateralist policies and the thoughts behind them.
A look at the lighter side of the growing America unilateralist policies and the thoughts behind them.
Canadian's in Vietnam
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
vietnam • war • mia • kia • pow
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
vietnam • war • mia • kia • pow
Fallout 3 Build: Dashing Gunman
Here's a fun build for those looking for a little more roleplaying in their Fallout 3 game. The Dashing Gunman is combat ready and good for those speech challenges.
fallout 3 build • gun build • fallout 3 character guide • fallout 3 special • gunman fallout 3
Here's a fun build for those looking for a little more roleplaying in their Fallout 3 game. The Dashing Gunman is combat ready and good for those speech challenges.
fallout 3 build • gun build • fallout 3 character guide • fallout 3 special • gunman fallout 3
Father Forgets
This Father's Day, may we remember what it is to be a father. Children are a precious gift from our God and Savior. What are our expectations of them? What do we expect from ourselves as fathers? And remember, even when we fail, our Heavenly Father forgives us and our children. Happy Father's Day!
fathers • children • expectations
This Father's Day, may we remember what it is to be a father. Children are a precious gift from our God and Savior. What are our expectations of them? What do we expect from ourselves as fathers? And remember, even when we fail, our Heavenly Father forgives us and our children. Happy Father's Day!
fathers • children • expectations
George Tweed Robinson Crusoe USN
Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.
guam • usn • world war two • george tweed • radioman tweed
Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.
guam • usn • world war two • george tweed • radioman tweed
John Brown's Raid
A startling event in mid-October of 1859 brought the prospect of a sectional split between North and South even closer.
civil war • north • south • john brown • slavery
A startling event in mid-October of 1859 brought the prospect of a sectional split between North and South even closer.
civil war • north • south • john brown • slavery
Notes of a Seafaring Revolutionary War Soldier
At age 93 Zenas Phinney thought it prudent to summarize his adventurous life. It included two shipwrecks and being taken prisoner three times by the English.
revolutionary war • revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney • notes of revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney notes
At age 93 Zenas Phinney thought it prudent to summarize his adventurous life. It included two shipwrecks and being taken prisoner three times by the English.
revolutionary war • revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney • notes of revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney notes
Prehistoric Female Art Works
Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press presents prehistoric female figurines from Malta, Chad, and Pakistan in full-page detailed photographs.
clay tomb art • 30000 years of art • sleeping lady of malta • beautiful ladies from chad • petroglyphs
Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press presents prehistoric female figurines from Malta, Chad, and Pakistan in full-page detailed photographs.
clay tomb art • 30000 years of art • sleeping lady of malta • beautiful ladies from chad • petroglyphs
Somali Piracy - Solving an International Crisis
A quick look at the crisis in Somalia, and how the situation must be dealt with in order for there to be stability and a lasting solution to the pirate epidemic.
somali pirates • somalian instability • international community somalia • somalian sovereignty • solution in somalia
A quick look at the crisis in Somalia, and how the situation must be dealt with in order for there to be stability and a lasting solution to the pirate epidemic.
somali pirates • somalian instability • international community somalia • somalian sovereignty • solution in somalia
STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 - Battle Droids and "Roger, Roger"
A short discussion of the how George Lucas in the STAR WARS portrays the military.
star wars • george lucas • naboo • military • droids
A short discussion of the how George Lucas in the STAR WARS portrays the military.
star wars • george lucas • naboo • military • droids
The 1969 Soccer War in the Air
Fearless Latin American aviators, flying aircraft that had been retired from front line service for twenty years fought it out over the jungles of Central America.
1969 soccer war • 1969 futbol war • futbol war • soccer war • p51 mustang
Fearless Latin American aviators, flying aircraft that had been retired from front line service for twenty years fought it out over the jungles of Central America.
1969 soccer war • 1969 futbol war • futbol war • soccer war • p51 mustang
The Canadian Cadet Organization
Parents who are looking for youth activities that teach self-discipline, build confidence and promote independence should consider Air, Army or Sea Cadets.
canadian cadet organization • army cadet training • air cadet training • sea cadet training • youth extra curricular activities
Parents who are looking for youth activities that teach self-discipline, build confidence and promote independence should consider Air, Army or Sea Cadets.
canadian cadet organization • army cadet training • air cadet training • sea cadet training • youth extra curricular activities
The Early Geneva Conventions
By the early 20th century attempts were being made to make conflict among nations more humane.
prisoners of war • geneva conventions • lawful combatant • pows • hauge conventions
By the early 20th century attempts were being made to make conflict among nations more humane.
prisoners of war • geneva conventions • lawful combatant • pows • hauge conventions
The Korean War - opening stage
A summary of the opening salvos of the Korean War from invasion to the Pusan Perimeter defense
korean war • cold war • north korean invasion • united nations forces in korea • general douglas macarthur in korea
A summary of the opening salvos of the Korean War from invasion to the Pusan Perimeter defense
korean war • cold war • north korean invasion • united nations forces in korea • general douglas macarthur in korea
The Madsen Machinegun
Designed in 1896 in Denmark, the Madsen Light Machinegun has served dozens of countries in more than a hundred years of warfare from 1904 to the present day
madsen light machinegun • captain w. o. madsen • danish naval marines • madsen russian • chilean madsen
Designed in 1896 in Denmark, the Madsen Light Machinegun has served dozens of countries in more than a hundred years of warfare from 1904 to the present day
madsen light machinegun • captain w. o. madsen • danish naval marines • madsen russian • chilean madsen
The Origin and Design of the SKS
Springing from an evolution of designs by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, the SKS became one of the first assault rifles.
sks • sks-45 • sks assault rifle simonov • rifle • carbine
Springing from an evolution of designs by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, the SKS became one of the first assault rifles.
sks • sks-45 • sks assault rifle simonov • rifle • carbine
The USS Cairo at Vicksburg
The Ironclad Cairo was sunk during the US Civil War by two Confederate sailors and their homemade naval mines, ushering in a new era in naval warfare
uss cairo • vicksburg battle • yazoo river • ironclad • river mississiippi battle
The Ironclad Cairo was sunk during the US Civil War by two Confederate sailors and their homemade naval mines, ushering in a new era in naval warfare
uss cairo • vicksburg battle • yazoo river • ironclad • river mississiippi battle
Three New Australian Dinosaurs Discovered
Three dinosaur skeletons discovered this year in Queensland, Australia, are completely new, bigger and more terrifying than Velociraptor, their discoverers claim.
new australian dinosaurs discovered • new dinosaurs from australian outback bigger than • three new dinosaurs discovered in queensland • new dinosaurs bigger and more terrifying than velo • australian palaoontologists discover new dinosaurs
Three dinosaur skeletons discovered this year in Queensland, Australia, are completely new, bigger and more terrifying than Velociraptor, their discoverers claim.
new australian dinosaurs discovered • new dinosaurs from australian outback bigger than • three new dinosaurs discovered in queensland • new dinosaurs bigger and more terrifying than velo • australian palaoontologists discover new dinosaurs
Was It Really 'The Good War?'
Movies, TV, and later anti-war activists have glamorized, if not glorified, World War II. Can it really be called "good."
world war ii • costs of war • war casualties • good wars • destruction of continents
Movies, TV, and later anti-war activists have glamorized, if not glorified, World War II. Can it really be called "good."
world war ii • costs of war • war casualties • good wars • destruction of continents
Bent’s Fort, Colorado, part 2
The construction of Bent’s Fort took the form of a parallelogram, with the northern and southern sides being about 150 feet long. The eastern and western sides measured about 100 feet in length. The walls of this adobe fort were six or seven feet thick at the base and rose to between seventeen and eighteen feet high.
bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • adobies
The construction of Bent’s Fort took the form of a parallelogram, with the northern and southern sides being about 150 feet long. The eastern and western sides measured about 100 feet in length. The walls of this adobe fort were six or seven feet thick at the base and rose to between seventeen and eighteen feet high.
bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • adobies
Canadians in D-Day Action at Juno Beach
Sixty-five years ago, June 6, 1944, the British, Americans and Canadians began Operation Overlord, a critical offensive attack to turn the advantage to the Allies in WW2.
canadians in d-day june 6 1944 • canada in wwii • canadians ashore at juno beach • canadian soldiers in france • canadians in normandy
Sixty-five years ago, June 6, 1944, the British, Americans and Canadians began Operation Overlord, a critical offensive attack to turn the advantage to the Allies in WW2.
canadians in d-day june 6 1944 • canada in wwii • canadians ashore at juno beach • canadian soldiers in france • canadians in normandy
Determining Degrees in Observing
Amateurs astronomers need to know how to measure degrees in observing in order to find out how far away stars, planets, and other objects are from each other.
degrees • arcminutes • arcseconds • fist width • finger
Amateurs astronomers need to know how to measure degrees in observing in order to find out how far away stars, planets, and other objects are from each other.
degrees • arcminutes • arcseconds • fist width • finger
Nicolson VC
The story of James Nicolson's outstanding example of bravery during the Battle of Britain.
hurricane vc • battle of britain • aviation history • vc winners • ww2
The story of James Nicolson's outstanding example of bravery during the Battle of Britain.
hurricane vc • battle of britain • aviation history • vc winners • ww2
OIAF 2008: Brainwashed! Propaganda Animation
Karl F. Cohen showcases Brainwashed! Cartoons that Tell Us What to Think at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival
ottawa international animation festival • professor karl f. cohen • brainwashed! cartoons that tell us what to think • propaganda animation • the sinking of the lusitania
Karl F. Cohen showcases Brainwashed! Cartoons that Tell Us What to Think at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival
ottawa international animation festival • professor karl f. cohen • brainwashed! cartoons that tell us what to think • propaganda animation • the sinking of the lusitania
Our Life-Giving Sun
The Sun is the source of life in our solar system. It gives us nourishment, warmth, and light. It also lashes out with explosions and strong winds, and can damage our body. Learn all you need to know about our fascinating Sun!
sun • cancer • burn • flare • wind
The Sun is the source of life in our solar system. It gives us nourishment, warmth, and light. It also lashes out with explosions and strong winds, and can damage our body. Learn all you need to know about our fascinating Sun!
sun • cancer • burn • flare • wind
Phantom Wolf or Guardian Animal?
Before Wounded Knee, there was the massacre at Sand Creek. Four survivors were starving and cold. Then, the grey wolf with the strange eyes appeared and led them to safet
paranormal • phantom wolves • ghostly wolves • animal ghosts • wolf symbolism
Before Wounded Knee, there was the massacre at Sand Creek. Four survivors were starving and cold. Then, the grey wolf with the strange eyes appeared and led them to safet
paranormal • phantom wolves • ghostly wolves • animal ghosts • wolf symbolism
Strength Training Exercises for Runners
Strength training helps runners maintain proper form and technique during long distance events. Core conditioning increases speed and power while reducing injuries.
strength training • strength exercises • body weight exercises • leg exercises • core conditioning
Strength training helps runners maintain proper form and technique during long distance events. Core conditioning increases speed and power while reducing injuries.
strength training • strength exercises • body weight exercises • leg exercises • core conditioning
The Final end of the Austrian Navy
With a last subtle gasp the flags of Austria's last fleet has been furled
austrian navy • trieste • adriatic sea • austrian fleet • danube river flotilla
With a last subtle gasp the flags of Austria's last fleet has been furled
austrian navy • trieste • adriatic sea • austrian fleet • danube river flotilla
The Iraq War
On 20 March 2003, a coalition force containing over 300,000 soldiers invaded the Middle Eastern country of Iraq searching for weapons of mass destruction.
the iraq war • middle east • operation telic • operation iraqi freedom • saddam hussein
On 20 March 2003, a coalition force containing over 300,000 soldiers invaded the Middle Eastern country of Iraq searching for weapons of mass destruction.
the iraq war • middle east • operation telic • operation iraqi freedom • saddam hussein
The USCGC Icarus vs Uboat U-352
Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no casualties.
coast guard cutter icarus • uscg • uscg cutter • uscg wwii • uscg uboat
Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no casualties.
coast guard cutter icarus • uscg • uscg cutter • uscg wwii • uscg uboat
U.S.S. Wake
The Wake was a gunboat in the fabled Yangtze River Patrol. On December 8, 1941, the Wake was surprised and taken by Japanese forces. It became part of the Japanese navy.
uss wake • uss guam • yangtze river patrol • admiral william glassford • lt commander columbus darwin smith
The Wake was a gunboat in the fabled Yangtze River Patrol. On December 8, 1941, the Wake was surprised and taken by Japanese forces. It became part of the Japanese navy.
uss wake • uss guam • yangtze river patrol • admiral william glassford • lt commander columbus darwin smith
GLOBAL Spin 2002
A look ahead on political events and global issues that may hit and make (some of) the news in 2002.
global • events • issues • 2002 • development
A look ahead on political events and global issues that may hit and make (some of) the news in 2002.
global • events • issues • 2002 • development
Stalin’s Sharpshooter’s Tool
The Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Sniper rifle with either the PU or PE scopes attached were the widow makers of the Eastern Front and Korea.
the mosin-nagant • colonel serge mosin • imperial russian army • emile nagant • soviet red army
The Mosin Nagant M1891/30 Sniper rifle with either the PU or PE scopes attached were the widow makers of the Eastern Front and Korea.
the mosin-nagant • colonel serge mosin • imperial russian army • emile nagant • soviet red army
The Belgrave Hall Investigation
Shawn Roop tells us of his involvement during the investigation of Belgrave Hall. He also informs us of his first encounter with the paranormal.
shawn • roop • tea • ghost • belgrave
Shawn Roop tells us of his involvement during the investigation of Belgrave Hall. He also informs us of his first encounter with the paranormal.
shawn • roop • tea • ghost • belgrave
The Military Revolution
For more than fifty years now, the term "Military Revolution" has been utilized by military historians and early modernists alike.
military revolution • development of the military revolution • evolution of the military revolution • central points of the military revolution • michael roberts
For more than fifty years now, the term "Military Revolution" has been utilized by military historians and early modernists alike.
military revolution • development of the military revolution • evolution of the military revolution • central points of the military revolution • michael roberts
The Spanish Galleons
Clumsy and slow, but seaworthy, this ship above all others fired a pirate’s imagination. Galleons guarded the treasure bound for Spain and the king’s coffers. A single captured prize could make a pirate rich--if he caught her. Yet as stalwart as the galleon appeared, she was actually quite fragile when pitted against Mother Nature, who succeeded in wrecking the galleons, which sank to the ocean floor with their precious cargo.
caravel • carrack • galleon • warship • spain
Clumsy and slow, but seaworthy, this ship above all others fired a pirate’s imagination. Galleons guarded the treasure bound for Spain and the king’s coffers. A single captured prize could make a pirate rich--if he caught her. Yet as stalwart as the galleon appeared, she was actually quite fragile when pitted against Mother Nature, who succeeded in wrecking the galleons, which sank to the ocean floor with their precious cargo.
caravel • carrack • galleon • warship • spain
XBLA Reviews of Blazing Birds, Gel: Set & Match
This week in XBLA (May 20 2009), Blazing Birds, a robotic game of badminton for 400, and Gel: Set & Match, a unique puzzle-action game for 800. Read the reviews inside.
xbla reviews • blazing birds • gel: set & match • xbla wednesdays • xbox live arcade
This week in XBLA (May 20 2009), Blazing Birds, a robotic game of badminton for 400, and Gel: Set & Match, a unique puzzle-action game for 800. Read the reviews inside.
xbla reviews • blazing birds • gel: set & match • xbla wednesdays • xbox live arcade
The Great Limp Forward
They could just about march, but would they be able to fight?
prince menshikov • c in c crimea • general annenkov • black sea fleet • sevastopol
They could just about march, but would they be able to fight?
prince menshikov • c in c crimea • general annenkov • black sea fleet • sevastopol
The Golden Age of Piracy - Blackbeard!
The short career of the infamous Blackbeard.
pirates • piracy • blackbeard • queen anne's revenge • adventure
The short career of the infamous Blackbeard.
pirates • piracy • blackbeard • queen anne's revenge • adventure
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