Although images of World War I largely depict the trenches of Europe, the First World War was truly a worldwide conflict. Japan and Britain attacked German possessions in the Far…
It’s hard to predict whose rise to power will end up plunging a country into dictatorship, and once someone seizes power, there’s no telling just how far they’ll go to…
On Nov. 2, 1942, British forces broke through Axis defensive lines in the Battle of El Alamein in Egypt. In 1941, World War II was not going well for the…
Mal d’Afrique. It’s the French term that describes a love of Africa that never leaves one’s soul, even though the person has physically left the continent. It’s what military spouse…
There’s an old saying that says no two true democracies have ever gone to war with each other – and let’s not pretend Russia is a true democracy. One might…
When communist North Korea suddenly invaded South Korea in June 1950, the aggression became a test of resolve for the newly-formed United Nations. Led by the United States and South…
The rhino is a critically endangered animal. It is poached for its horn which, pound for pound, is worth more than gold, diamonds or cocaine. Sadly, because of this criminal…
In September 1961, the Irish Army under the United Nations flag was engaged in operations against Katanga, a breakaway region in Congo. Some 155 Irish troops were stationed at a little base near Jadotville in order to protect the citizens of the sma…
For the terrorist group whose name translates to “Western Education is Forbidden,” Aisha Bakari Gombi’s name means getting schooled on the battlegrounds of sub-Saharan Africa.
“Boko Haram know me and fear me,” says Gombi.
Gomb…
When most people retire from the military, they look forward to spending more time with family, relaxing, and maybe pursuing their hobbies.
Neall Ellis isn’t most …