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Operation Barracuda

Today in Military History

How French forces pulled off ‘Operation Barracuda’

By Jessica Evans

war against al-shabaab

The US military is backing Somalia’s war against the al-Shabaab terror group

german warships

German warships were defeated on an African lake by British speedboats in World War I

african dictator

This African dictator once celebrated Christmas in the strangest way

Operation Supercharge

Today in Military History

Today in military history: Brits launch Operation Supercharge

How this military spouse found her purpose in Africa

How this military spouse found her purpose in Africa

By Brunella Costagliola

Two men in suits are shaking hands and smiling at each other. The image is in black and white, and both men appear to be engaged in a friendly greeting or agreement. The man on the left has light-colored hair, while the man on the right has darker skin and hair. Both are dressed formally with jackets and ties.

Communist countries fought a proxy war against each other in Africa

Two soldiers wearing helmets and military uniforms are kneeling on the ground in front of a sandbag wall. Each soldier is holding a rifle, and both have grenades attached to their uniforms. The setting appears to be a rough, outdoor area with dirt and rocks on the ground.

How Ethiopia punched way above its weight class in Korea

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms posing outdoors at sunset. Some are standing while others are crouching or sitting on the ground. One soldier is holding a dog wearing a tactical vest. The background shows leafless trees and a large tree trunk on the right side. The sunlight creates a bright, warm glow behind the group.

Special Operations

This charity is bringing special forces capabilities to the Rhino War in Africa

By Miguel Ortiz

A silver military jet aircraft with long, straight wings and red engine intakes is flying against a clear blue sky. The plane is viewed from below and slightly to the side, showing its undercarriage and tail.

The incredible stand of the Irish Army in the Congo

By Blake Stilwell

This Nigerian woman stopped hunting antelope to shoot terrorists

This Nigerian woman stopped hunting antelope to shoot terrorists

By Blake Stilwell

This colonel-turned-mercenary has been battling terrorism for decades

This colonel-turned-mercenary has been battling terrorism for decades

By James Elphick

Why it sucks to report to the ‘Good Idea Fairy’

Why it sucks to report to the ‘Good Idea Fairy’

This is why ‘General Butt Naked’ was the most feared warlord in Liberia

This is why ‘General Butt Naked’ was the most feared warlord in Liberia

By Blake Stilwell

The world’s longest minefield isn’t where you’d expect

The world’s longest minefield isn’t where you’d expect

By Blake Stilwell

Watch Marines rescue downed aircrew in training

Watch Marines rescue downed aircrew in training

This armed anti-poacher unit was inspired by Army Rangers

This armed anti-poacher unit was inspired by Army Rangers

By Shannon Corbeil

That time Flankers fought Fulcrums over Africa

That time Flankers fought Fulcrums over Africa

By Harold C. Hutchison

South Africa was forced to hack the Mirage fighter

South Africa was forced to hack the Mirage fighter

By Harold C. Hutchison

How African nations boosted a strong anti-terror force to fight jihadis

How African nations boosted a strong anti-terror force to fight jihadis

By Associated Press