‘Static Line’: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career: Chapter 3 Excerpt – 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.
Cold War
Vietnam War Origins: How the Domino Theory Fueled US Intervention
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 Legacy: Highlighting Lesser-Known Facts and Events
The Cold War’s hidden layers reveal cosmic rivalries and unexpected alliances that stretched across the globe.
When Soldiers Rule: The Impactful Military Coups that Changed History
Unravel the impactful role of military coups, events that have drastically reshaped nations and rippled through our interconnected world.
Unveiling the Dark History of Unethical Medical Experiments During Warfare
Unethical medical experiments have created dark chapters in human history, from World War II to clinical trials in developing countries.
Inside Operation Gladio: NATO’s Covert Cold War Strategy Explained
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.
SOFREP Exclusive Pic of the Day: Garage-Made Grad Rocket Launcher in Ukraine
Ukrainian ingenuity shines through in this towable Grad rocket launcher shown here with a proud Papa.
First Look-‘Static Line: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career’ – A New Book by LTG (Retired) Jim Johnson, Jr.
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 Wright Brothers to Stealth Bombers: The Timeline of Air Warfare
From the early flights of the Wright Brothers to today’s high-tech drones, air warfare has seen a dramatic transformation.
Deciphering the ‘Unrestricted Warfare’: A Chinese Perspective on Modern Conflict
Chinese strategists Qiao and Wang redefine warfare, emphasizing strategy over physical weapons in navigating modern conflicts.
The Birth of Stealth: How Northrop’s Tacit Blue Changed Aerospace Forever
Discover Northrop’s Tacit Blue demonstrator aircraft: an enigmatic stealth technology pioneer that shaped military aviation history.
From Hiroshima to the Present: The Impact of Nuclear Weapons on Modern Society
It would be difficult to imagine a world without nuclear weapons. This piece looks into its impact on society as we know it.
