Today in military history: Brits launch Operation Supercharge
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…
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…
The idea of insane military tactics goes well beyond a bayonet charge in the face of overwhelming numbers. An insane military tactic is one that barely has a 50% chance…
When considering the origins of legendary cocktails, it’s doubtful that Egypt is the first place to spring into anyone’s mind. Like many culinary innovations made during World War II, “The Suffering Bastard” is a concoction birthed from a worl…
Sea People were groups of hostile seafarers who attacked Syria, eastern Anatolia, Palestine, Egypt and Cyprus near the conclusion of the Bronze Age, particularly in the 13th century. They were…
The officers of the USS Liberty were sunbathing on the decks of their ship on June 8, 1967, just outside of Egypt’s territorial waters. Not too far away, Egypt was in the middle of the Six Day War with Israel, who would occupy the Sinai Peninsula b…
On March 26, 1979, Israel and Egypt signed a historic peace agreement, ending three decades of hostilities. Tension had existed between the two countries since 1917, when British policies announced…
On Oct. 29, 1956, Israel invaded Egypt, then Britain and France invaded shortly after, sparking the Suez Crisis. Britain, France, and Israel all had their reasons for invading Egypt. The…
The fundamental beliefs of ancient cultures from around the world contain tales of dauntlessness and gallantry. These tales have been passed down to generations to keep the stories of the…
In 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 6, 1973 with the goals of recovering the Sinai Peninsula for Egypt and the Golan Heights for…
When Egypt bought the two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships that France declined to sell to Russia, one thing that didn’t come with those vessels was the armament.
According to the “16th Edition of Combat Fleets of the World,” Rus…