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Break this code: QDOJHQ FRPPHQGHG WKH SHRSOH RI WKH ZLWKHint for the reader: patriots and tiki torches FTW. Solution inside.This famous lecture by William F. Friedman, the father of American...

For years, historians have dug into the archives, exploring the nuances of how the cold war was fought. But there is no substitute for the first-person testimony of the man who was there--in the...

In an age where global conflicts and technological advancements converge, the vulnerability of our space infrastructure to hostile actions is a critical concern that demands our immediate attention...

US naval and Marine special forces operate in an intense, always-changing environment that includes not just the blood and violence of the battlefield, but also the complexity and sophistication of...

The German invasion of Norway and Denmark in April 1940 was the first example of a modern campaign with integrated land, air, and navy forces. The invasion was successfully executed without...

The information provided by FBI confidential human sources can have great investigative, legal, and political significance. This guide to how the FBI handles them is a must-read for anyone following...

The Germans developed an innovative and audacious airborne operational capability, which they employed at the Battle of Crete, but ignored key principles of the offense in order to validate this new...

By 2030, either China or the US, or both, will be on the Moon with permanently crewed bases. This will draw a lot of attention when it happens. "China lands on the Moon" will be an epochal headline...

If you are seeking to understand a complex, consequential event, news media and social media conversation can help to a degree, but for the deepest understanding, there can be no substitute for...

A unique keepsake with 32 color photographs of U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, CVN-75, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Ideal for anyone who loves the navy, naval history, naval aviation, or Harry S. Truman...

In July 1943 Benito Mussolini, Italy's warlord and the father of fascism fell from power in a hastily arranged plot, the details of which even today remain controversial. A cabal of generals took the...

This manual, released in June 2015, is a Department of Defense (DoD)-wide resource for DoD personnel - including commanders, legal practitioners, and other military and civilian personnel - on the...

Readers should want to read this document because it provides valuable insights into the development of cognitive assessments that measure important skills like systems thinking, problem-solving, and...

Living in today's multi-speed world is so exasperatingly in-tense for so many people that a great majority of them find solace in routine and automatism. The clich? has become not only a conscious...

The Department of Defense's Office of Testing and Evaluation (DOT&E) is one of the few things (other than hypersonics and nuclear-powered satellites) that can kill big weapons programs! Careful study...

On 7 December 1941, the US Navy had 343 warships in commission; however, a "second" fleet, consisting of 344 warships, was in various stages of construction in shipyards across the country. Given...

In a world grappling with the long shadow of a pandemic and on the brink of unprecedented environmental and social change, understanding the forces shaping our health security is no longer a matter...

The post-Cold War, post-unipolar world is a new and uncertain landscape, and the U.S. Army is grappling with the challenges of downsizing while remaining a formidable force. This 1992 report...

As tensions soar between the US and China with the latest in a seemingly endless series of incidents, it's instructive to recall that on April 1, 2001, shortly after George Bush became President, the...

The world is burning, and change is coming. Pepe Escobar explains.Author: Pepe EscobarPublisher: Nimble BooksPublication Date: Apr 16, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

An omnibus edition of nine volumes of postwar histories declassified by the National Security Agency in 2010. The research was carried out by the Army Security Agency relying on captured documents...

With tensions between NATO and Russia at close to an all-time peak, this is an opportune time to revisit some of our fundamental knowledge about Russia's military geography. This 1948 report is still...

Insightful, provocative analysis of J.K. Rowling's BEEDLE THE BARD by Potter expert Graeme Davis, author of THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY POTTER QUIZ BOOK. Davis evaluates each tale from moral, easthetic,...

The carbon dioxide concentration of the atmosphere is the primary driver of greenhouse warming, which indirectly affects every human being. This illustration, likely familiar to anyone with even a...

This book discusses how to make sense of the international catastrophes and transitions of the past two decades - including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the events of September 11, 2001, and other...

Nazi Germany pioneered the use of airborne forces in the 20th century and used them effectively early in the war as part of integrated, combined-arms offensives. Yet the German airborne branch...

This 2017 report played a crucial role in the decisions involved in creating United States Space Force and remains an essential guide to thinking about the strategic value of ultra-low-cost launch...

An essential reference for those interested in the history of advanced aviation, special aircraft, and secret projects. Titles, authors, report numbers, and abstracts are given for more than 2200...

Finding Meaning in Narnia: A Voyage on the Dawn Treader invites readers on a reflective journey of Lewis's story The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The book, organized around the cardinal virtues,...

Caught up in global chaos, the navies of World War II had to fight campaigns that rarely matched prewar planning. Each country found itself adapting its fleet compositions, ship designs, personnel...