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Russian Genocide: Investigation Uncovers Abduction of More Than 13,000 Children

It appears that a violation of the convention has occurred, which prohibits destroying an ethnic, racial, national, or religious group.

Anton Dostler, a German General of the Infantry during WWII, was executed by the Allies for war crimes. Image from YouTube and TheUntoldPast

Why Did the US Execute Nazi War Criminal Anton Dostler?

Anton Dostler was the only German general officer executed solely by the US for war crimes, find out what war crime he did to have this fate.

Military History Dec 15

A photo of the USNS Comfort arriving at the Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to deliver supplies to Hurricane Katrina victims in September 2005. (Image source: US Navy/DVIDS)

Meet the US Navy’s Hospital Ships, the USNS Mercy and Comfort

The US Navy, managed by the MSC, owns two active hospital ships, the USNS Mercy and Comfort, and has been operating since the 1980s.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy examines the site of a recent battle in Bucha close to Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, April 4, 2022. (Source: manhhai/Flickr)

Ukraine-Russia War Weekend SITREP: Russian Shelling Kills Civilians Again, and More

It has been another week of Ukraine pushing back against the Russians, and we have the latest highlights for you.

A B-1B Lancer unleashes cluster munitions. (U.S. Air Force, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

These Weapons are Banned in Modern Warfare

We are not barbaric, so even at the time when we are killing one another, there are certain rules that have to be adhered to. Here are some weapons that have been banned throughout history.

Nazi Germany's scorched-earth policy in the Soviet Union in 1943. (Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-087-3693-07A / Koch / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons)

Scorched Earth Tactics, Making War on the Earth itself

The scorched earth tactics have been used for the longest time, back from the Scythians, and the latest one being the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Watch This Fascinating Interview With Russian Prisoners in Ukraine

Watch This Fascinating Interview With Russian Prisoners in Ukraine

This is a very interesting video of three Russian Interior Ministry officers captured by Ukraine and appearing at a closed press conference. We examine whether they appeared voluntarily or by coersion.

A knocked out Ersatz M10 ironically in front of a Chevrolet sign (U.S. Army)

German Tanks Were Made to Look Like Americans During the Battle of the Bulge

Hitler planned for his winter 1944 Ardennes Offensive to turn back the Allied tide. To accomplish this, he aimed to create confusion and disarray.

Military History Nov 16

Here’s What an Army Medic Does in the Critical Minutes After a Soldier is Wounded

Here’s What an Army Medic Does in the Critical Minutes After a Soldier is Wounded

Ninety percent of soldier deaths in combat occur before the victims ever make it to a field hospital; it’s a medic’s job to bring that number down.

Military Sep 18

Could Stealth Violate The Geneva Convention?

Could Stealth Violate The Geneva Convention?

Editor’s Note: This is an interesting look at the progression of “stealth” or low-observable technology and its possible ramifications from a “legal” standpoint. For those without military background, the Geneva Convention guidelines can seem a bit muddled and confusing. How does one wage warfare in a “legal” sense, especially in a situation where a current […]

Technology Mar 15

The Kunduz Hospital Tragedy

The Kunduz Hospital Tragedy

We must agree to outside investigations to fully deal with this event, or we will be forever haunted by those killed that horrible night in Kunduz.

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