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Early American Balloons: Seeds of Air Power
Explore the nascent use of balloons in the early American military. Discover how these early aerial platforms shaped strategy and foreshadowed modern ...
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Early American Military Balloons
Early American military ballooning: Discover the logistical & leadership challenges of this groundbreaking reconnaissance tech in the nascent US.
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Logistical Crucible of 1812
1812: Logistical nightmare or catalyst for innovation? Discover how the US Army overcame tech limits & vast distances in America's Second War of Indep...
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WWI Logistics: The US Army Reserve
US Army Reserve in WWI: Discover their crucial logistical role, from mobilizing troops & supplying the AEF to navigating early information warfare.
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The Black Jet: How the F-117 Rewrote the Rules of War
The secret history of the F-117 Nighthawk, the world's first operational stealth aircraft. A tale of radical science, secret lives, and the ghost that...
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Holland Smith: Logistical Legacy in the USMC
Holland Smith: Howlin' Mad genius of WWII amphibious warfare. From interwar doctrine to Pacific victories, his legacy shapes the USMC today.
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A-10 Thunderbolt II: Anatomy of a Legend
The definitive history of the A-10 Warthog, the flying gun platform built to survive. Explore its combat legacy as the ultimate guardian of ground tr...
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Jumper: Transforming Airpower for the Information Age
Gen. Jumper's legacy: How his vision for precision strikes & information warfare shaped the modern Air Force.
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From Wings to Weapon: A Century of US Air Power
Explore the U.S. military's transformation of the airplane from a fragile scout to the cornerstone of global power, through two World Wars, the Cold W...
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Steam and Shadows: A Continental Navy 'What If'
What if steam powered the Continental Navy? Explore a Revolutionary War revolutionized by early steam technology and its impact on history.
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Civil War Balloons: Precursors to Space Intel
Civil War balloons: How 1860s aerial reconnaissance foreshadowed the US Space Force & space-based intel.
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Space Force Doctrine: Evolving for a Contested Space
US Space Force doctrine evolves for the data-driven space age. AI, multi-domain ops, & counterspace are key to winning hybrid wars.
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Delta Force
Delta Force, officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), is the U.S. Army's top-tier special missions unit. Thes...
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National Guard: Adapting to Hybrid Warfare
National Guard adapting to emerging tech & hybrid warfare. Explore its evolving role, training needs, and 21st-century challenges.
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Black Hawk: The Indomitable Air Workhorse
An in-depth look at the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk: its origins, design, diverse variants, combat history, and its enduring legacy in global military a...
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Balloons of War: A Hypothetical Early American Air Corps
18th-century American balloon corps? Explore the logistical & strategic impact of early air power on the battlefield & the birth of aerial scouts.
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Air Power's Dawn: Balloons and Information Warfare
US air power's surprising origin: Reconstruction era balloons & the dawn of information warfare. Discover how these early innovations shaped military ...
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Early American Balloon Warfare: Logistical Hurdles
Early American balloon warfare: How silk shortages & hydrogen production shaped the dawn of aerial reconnaissance.
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USCG in WWII: Shaping Cold War Strategy
The US Coast Guard's crucial WWII role: Anti-submarine warfare, convoy protection, and search and rescue shaped Cold War naval strategy.
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Civil War Logistics: The National Guard
Civil War logistics: How the National Guard tackled supply lines, new tech, and the rise of information warfare.
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Pacific Island Hopping: WWII's Crucible
Pacific Island Hopping: WWII's brutal island campaign. Explore the innovative tactics, human resilience, and Cold War legacy.
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Sierra Leone & EO: Post-Cold War PMC Ethics
Executive Outcomes' Sierra Leone intervention: Ethical dilemmas of private military force in post-Cold War Africa & implications for conflict resoluti...
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USMC Logistics: Post-Cold War Evolution
USMC logistics revolutionized since the Cold War. Discover how amphibious ops, tech, & inter-service dynamics adapted to modern conflicts.
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Interwar Crucible: Modernizing the US Army
How US Army resistance to change between WWI & WWII nearly cost them victory. Explore the interwar modernization struggle & its impact.
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