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The M4 Sherman tank was a staple of the Allied Forces in World War II and left an indelible mark on the battlefield to many generations of tanks to come. It was, by far, the most widely produced...
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The dictionary defines “strategy” as “a plan of action designed to achieve a major goal.” In military terms, of course, the goal is almost always victory over the enemy, or at least...
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Before the United States became independent, wars plagued North America, as the British, French, and Spaniards fought for control of the early colonies, with Native Americans sometimes fighting...
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Israel is amassing its troops on the Gaza border in preparation for what many experts believe will be a protracted military operation in response to a deadly assault by the terrorist group Hamas on...
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What makes a great military leader? According to retired Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, senior mentor for the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program, there are four basic qualities: “Attitude,...
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The destruction of cultural artifacts, heritage sites, and historical records such as temples, statues, museums, and libraries is among the many immeasurable tragedies of war. While cultural sites...
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Television has frequently portrayed war and conflict since the 1950s. To determine the best TV shows about war and conflict, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience ratings from IMDb, an online movie...
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The consequences of World War II are still felt today, nearly 80 years after the world’s most horrific conflict ended in 1945. And interest in the subject, as measured by the number of movies that...
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For thousands of years, naval battles have been some of the most decisive military conflicts. Controlling the seas allows victors to dominate ports, trade routes, and encircle opponents. With such...
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The U.S. military has collaborated with Hollywood for over 100 years, providing assets and story input for film productions. This longstanding relationship has allowed the Pentagon significant sway...
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During the Civil War, many American cities and towns were intentionally destroyed as part of military strategy. Burning enemy cities served to disrupt supply lines and lower civilian morale....
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The first movie to win an Oscar was a war movie – a 1927 silent film directed by William A. Wellman and starring Clara Bow called “Wings,” which took home the Best Picture statuette when the...
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In a modern POW camp, it is the duty of the captor to provide humane living conditions to prisoners, while it is the duty of the prisoner to try to escape. The complex dynamic can result in dramatic...
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