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Photos of Veterans of the Napoleonic Wars

Surviving veterans of the Napoleonic Wars were photographed for the final time circa 1858. Mashable retronaut, Chris Wild has compiled a visually interesting post of surviving veterans photographed in full, original uniform. It is worthy of your attention, and I … Continue reading

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Fencing & World War II Military Theory

Sir Basil H. Liddell-Hart was a mid-20th century British military strategist.  And, as a strategist, Liddell-Hart wisely stuck to his strengths, writing a book titled Strategy.  As a military historian, Liddell-Hart had examined notable battles; from those studies, he distilled … Continue reading

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