•February 25, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
By Tom Crowley
Special operations soldiers have existed since armed forces were first organized. Arguably, the hand-picked Greek warriors concealed inside the Trojan horse outside the gates of Troy 3,000 years ago were the first “special ops” troops.
During the French & Indian War in America, a unique band of frontiersmen, Rogers’ More »
•December 22, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
Detachment 101 harassed the Japanese throughout its tenure in the jungles of Southeast Asia. More »
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The Allied effort to supply the forces in Asia via ‘The Hump’ over the Himalayas was a monumental task. More »
•November 18, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
General Joseph Stilwell’s suppression of intelligence reports on Japanese troop strength at Myitkyina led to controversial tactical decisions and strategic outcomes. More »
•November 10, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
Why, with Merrill’s Marauders riddled with disease and fatigue, were they given the mission to attack Myitkyina? Story inside. More »
•November 9, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
Merrill’s Marauders, ranks depleted by combat and disease, gained fame while fighting behind enemy lines in Burma and attacking Myitkyina. More »
•November 7, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
For British General Orde Wingate, a picture is worth more than 10,000 words. More »
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Japanese-American interpreters serving in the U.S. Army provided valuable service to the Allies in the Pacific. More »
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Mules served in large numbers with U.S. Army forces during World War II. More »
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Leading his famed Merrill’s Marauders into legend, General Frank Merrill fought the Japanese in inhospitable terrain during the Battle of Burma. More »
