Tag: Cold War

Enjoy an excerpt from Chapter 3 of General Johnson’s book, Static LIne: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career, courtesy of SOFREP and the Johnson family.

Explore how the Domino Theory drove US into Vietnam War, shaped Cold War policy, and ignited debates on the ideology’s global influence

The Cold War’s hidden layers reveal cosmic rivalries and unexpected alliances that stretched across the globe.

Unravel the impactful role of military coups, events that have drastically reshaped nations and rippled through our interconnected world.

Unethical medical experiments have created dark chapters in human history, from World War II to clinical trials in developing countries.

Operation Gladio was a secret project involving NATO, the CIA, and various European intelligence agencies, created to form clandestine ‘stay-behind’ armies throughout Western Europe, prepared to counter any potential Soviet invasion.

Ukrainian ingenuity shines through in this towable Grad rocket launcher shown here with a proud Papa.

In all my parachute jumps, and in my military career too, despite fraying and frequent use, I was blessed with a solid, reliable static line.

From the early flights of the Wright Brothers to today’s high-tech drones, air warfare has seen a dramatic transformation.

Chinese strategists Qiao and Wang redefine warfare, emphasizing strategy over physical weapons in navigating modern conflicts.

Discover Northrop’s Tacit Blue demonstrator aircraft: an enigmatic stealth technology pioneer that shaped military aviation history.

It would be difficult to imagine a world without nuclear weapons. This piece looks into its impact on society as we know it.