September 2017

September 27, 2017

This is Air Control to Lloyd George: Air Control and the Disposition of the British Empire in the immediate post-WWI era, 1919-29

In the immediate aftermath of World War One Great Britain was in dire straits. The actions of the Lloyd George government, British labour movements, the international currency markets, and British industrialists had resulted in a confluence of events which would hamper the British Economy for the rest of the decade. The most significant of these … Continue reading This is Air Control to Lloyd George: Air Control and the Disposition of the British Empire in the immediate post-WWI era, 1919-29

September 26, 2017

AAR – White Russians Bleed Red {Ch.11}

Chapter 11 – The Baltic Highway The Tsar’s need for nuclear weapons, new tanks, and new warships reflects the grand battle he sees coming soon with the United Kingdom. And with the lackluster success of Operation ZK, it is clear why the carriers are needed the most. America, while not directly involved, flings its volunteers … Continue reading AAR – White Russians Bleed Red {Ch.11}

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

The Monster that Roars: A Technical and Operational Analysis of American Fast Attack Craft of the Second World War

A Fast Attack Craft is a small, fast surface vessel with massive armament for its size and displacement. It is the perfect vessel for fighting in island chains and near coastlines. It is expendable, quick to build, easy to crew, and capable of causing massive damage. The US Navy, after the failures of Thomas Jefferson’s … Continue reading The Monster that Roars: A Technical and Operational Analysis of American Fast Attack Craft of the Second World War

September 21, 2017September 22, 2017

Baiting the Bear: Influence of the Soviet Military in the execution of foreign policy during the Soviet-Afghan War

Soviet foreign policy during the Cold War was heavily influenced by the military. The Soviet Armed Forces (VS SSSR) consisted of six forces, in official order of precedence, the Strateigic Rocket Forces (RVSN), Ground Forces (SA, Sovietskaya Armiya), Air Defence Forces (V PVO), Air Forces (VVS), Navy (VMF), Civil Defence (GO), and Internal Troops (VV … Continue reading Baiting the Bear: Influence of the Soviet Military in the execution of foreign policy during the Soviet-Afghan War

September 19, 2017September 21, 2017

AAR – White Russians Bleed Red {Ch.10}

Chapter 10 – Unto the Breach Once More The SPaO opens a directive for Operation Zmeya II, for the invasion of the Sudan and Southern Egypt, to wrest control of it from the British, and to take it before the Italians had a more ample opportunity to relocate forces to East Africa. With the weight … Continue reading AAR – White Russians Bleed Red {Ch.10}

September 12, 2017September 21, 2017

AAR – White Russians Bleed Red {Ch.9}

Chapter 9 – From Russia, With Love Author’s Note: Sorry for the short hiatus, was on vacation/travelling before getting back to school! Regular posting should resume on Mondays. With the cessation of hostilities and Finland’s surrender, Operation Shutit comes to a close. The 1st, 2nd and 7th Corps fought hard, and now the 1st Corps … Continue reading AAR – White Russians Bleed Red {Ch.9}