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Category: Military History

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Latest Military History stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Inside the Recces: A Look at the Brutal Selection Process of South Africa’s Most Elite Forces

Inside the Recces: A Look at the Brutal Selection Process of South Africa’s Most Elite Forces

September 20, 2024

Facing communist threats in Africa, a visionary officer in 1967 trained his team for a new era, forming South Africa’s future elite Recces.

Haze Gray and Underway: A Green Beret Dives With Navy SEALs From a Submarine

Haze Gray and Underway: A Green Beret Dives With Navy SEALs From a Submarine

September 15, 2024

I took a last breath and slipped under the bubble line and through the escape hatch. The view of the submarine was breathtaking. It was huge!

Extraction (2020) Review: A High-Stakes Action Thriller with Passable Military Realism

Extraction (2020) Review: A High-Stakes Action Thriller with Passable Military Realism

September 14, 2024

With its relentless pace, passable tactical realism, and Chris Hemsworth’s raw performance, ‘Extraction’ delivers a hard-hitting glimpse into the unforgiving world of mercenaries, making it a standout in modern action cinema.

A Hero Returns: Pfc. Charles McAllister’s Journey Home After 105 Years

A Hero Returns: Pfc. Charles McAllister’s Journey Home After 105 Years

September 6, 2024

Pfc Charles McAllister finally returns home over 100 years after WWI, a testament to the US military’s commitment to honor its fallen heroes.

Oppenheimer: The Man Who Became Death Also Shaped the Future of War

Oppenheimer: The Man Who Became Death Also Shaped the Future of War

September 6, 2024

Dive into the gripping story of Oppenheimer, exploring his creation and the birth of the atomic age in Christopher Nolan’s film.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The USS Shaw’s Devastating Explosion at Pearl Harbor

SOFREP Pic of the Day: The USS Shaw’s Devastating Explosion at Pearl Harbor

September 2, 2024

Witness the moment the USS Shaw erupts in a massive fireball during Pearl Harbor—a powerful snapshot of war’s chaos and resilience.

US Central Command Memo Sheds Light on the Tragic August 2021 Withdrawal From Afghanistan

US Central Command Memo Sheds Light on the Tragic August 2021 Withdrawal From Afghanistan

August 29, 2024

Three years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the scars of failure remain etched in both the landscape of Kabul and the hearts of those who served, reminding us that some lessons, learned in blood, seem destined to be forgotten by some, but not by others.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Chinese Soldiers From the 88th Division Before The Battle of Nanking, 1937

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Chinese Soldiers From the 88th Division Before The Battle of Nanking, 1937

August 26, 2024

The fall of Nanking wasn’t just a military defeat; it was a descent into barbarity, where the Imperial Japanese Army unleashed unimaginable horrors on the civilian population, forever staining the history of warfare with their acts of unrestrained cruelty and savagery.

Life After Delta Force: My Days of Rocket Powered Supersonic Drones

Life After Delta Force: My Days of Rocket Powered Supersonic Drones

August 22, 2024

In a world where common sense was as rare as a snowstorm in the Mojave, I found myself dodging bureaucratic bullets and burying the evidence—literally—just to keep the wheels of progress from rusting over in the unforgiving Nevada desert.

Inside the $10 Million War Profiteering Ring Led by a U.S. Army Major

Inside the $10 Million War Profiteering Ring Led by a U.S. Army Major

August 18, 2024

The Cockerham family’s betrayal of trust during a time of war stands as a stark reminder that corruption can infiltrate even the most sacred duties, turning those entrusted with the nation’s welfare into perpetrators of greed-fueled criminal enterprises.

Governor Walz Veteran Outrage: Ignoring War Deployment Call and The Minneapolis Floyd Riot Debacle

Governor Walz Veteran Outrage: Ignoring War Deployment Call and The Minneapolis Floyd Riot Debacle

August 14, 2024

When it mattered most, Walz showed his true colors, prioritizing his own safety over duty, leaving veterans and citizens alike questioning his integrity.

How the War of 1812 Shaped America’s National Identity and Legacy

How the War of 1812 Shaped America’s National Identity and Legacy

August 13, 2024

The War of 1812, often overshadowed by other conflicts, not only forged a sense of national unity and identity but also left an enduring legacy of resilience and strength that continues to shape the United States today.

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