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Battles and Warfare is a platform dedicated to the study of contemporary warfare and the military history of all cultures and eras.
Operation Northwoods: The Cold War Plan That Redefined False Flag Warfare

A detailed analysis of Operation Northwoods, the Cold War false flag proposal that revealed the limits of power, military deception, and civil-military control in US strategy.
Operation Northwoods: The Cold War Plan That Redefined False Flag Warfare
A detailed analysis of Operation Northwoods, the Cold War false flag proposal that revealed the limits of power, military deception, and civil-military control in US strategy.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Assyrians at War: Military Power, Terror, and the First True War Machine

A deeply detailed analysis of Assyrian warfare, examining military organization, siegecraft, psychological terror, logistics, and how Assyria created the first system of total war in history.
The Assyrians at War: Military Power, Terror, and the First True War Machine
A deeply detailed analysis of Assyrian warfare, examining military organization, siegecraft, psychological terror, logistics, and how Assyria created the first system of total war in history.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The War on Terror: Strategy, Asymmetry, and the Limits of Military Power

An in-depth analysis of the War on Terror, examining strategy, asymmetric warfare, counterinsurgency, and the long-term impact on global security and military doctrine.
The War on Terror: Strategy, Asymmetry, and the Limits of Military Power
An in-depth analysis of the War on Terror, examining strategy, asymmetric warfare, counterinsurgency, and the long-term impact on global security and military doctrine.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Hundred Years’ War: How a Medieval Conflict Transformed Warfare and the State

An in-depth analysis of the Hundred Years’ War, exploring military innovation, strategy, and how a medieval conflict reshaped warfare and state power in Europe.
The Hundred Years’ War: How a Medieval Conflict Transformed Warfare and the State
An in-depth analysis of the Hundred Years’ War, exploring military innovation, strategy, and how a medieval conflict reshaped warfare and state power in Europe.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A comprehensive analysis of the rise of air power, explaining how control of the skies transformed military strategy, warfare, and global power from World War I to today.

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The Rise of Air Power: How Control of the Skies Changed Warfare
A comprehensive analysis of the rise of air power, explaining how control of the skies transformed military strategy, warfare, and global power from World War I to today.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Birth of Blitzkrieg: Speed, Shock, and Combined Arms Warfare

A detailed analysis of Blitzkrieg, examining how speed, shock, and combined arms warfare reshaped military operations and defined modern operational art.
The Birth of Blitzkrieg: Speed, Shock, and Combined Arms Warfare
A detailed analysis of Blitzkrieg, examining how speed, shock, and combined arms warfare reshaped military operations and defined modern operational art.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Rare Earth Elements and Modern Warfare: The Strategic Minerals Shaping Global Power

An in-depth analysis of rare earth elements, their role in modern military technology, and why control over these resources has become a critical geopolitical issue.
Rare Earth Elements and Modern Warfare: The Strategic Minerals Shaping Global Power
An in-depth analysis of rare earth elements, their role in modern military technology, and why control over these resources has become a critical geopolitical issue.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Crusaders: Faith, Warfare, and the Militarization of Religion

A detailed analysis of the Crusades, exploring how faith, military innovation, and geopolitics reshaped medieval warfare and left a lasting global legacy.
The Crusaders: Faith, Warfare, and the Militarization of Religion
A detailed analysis of the Crusades, exploring how faith, military innovation, and geopolitics reshaped medieval warfare and left a lasting global legacy.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Napoleon’s Art of War: Speed, Mass, and Decisive Battle

A deep military analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte’s art of war, examining speed, concentration of force, operational maneuver, and decisive battle as pillars of modern warfare.
Napoleon’s Art of War: Speed, Mass, and Decisive Battle
A deep military analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte’s art of war, examining speed, concentration of force, operational maneuver, and decisive battle as pillars of modern warfare.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jets Today: Air Superiority in the 21st Century

Explore the most advanced fighter jets in service today, analyzing stealth technology, avionics, weapons systems, and how modern air superiority is shaped by fifth- and emerging sixth-generation aircraft.
The World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jets Today: Air Superiority in the 21st Century
Explore the most advanced fighter jets in service today, analyzing stealth technology, avionics, weapons systems, and how modern air superiority is shaped by fifth- and emerging sixth-generation aircraft.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
World War II as a Global Laboratory of Military Innovation

Introduction: World War II and the Transformation of Warfare World War II (1939–1945) was not only the deadliest conflict in human history but also the most important laboratory of military innovation ever recorded. Unlike previous wars,…
World War II as a Global Laboratory of Military Innovation
Introduction: World War II and the Transformation of Warfare World War II (1939–1945) was not only the deadliest conflict in human history but also the most important laboratory of military innovation ever recorded. Unlike previous wars, WWII forced states to experiment rapidly with new doctrines, technologies, and forms of command under conditions of total war. The conflict accelerated changes that would otherwise have taken decades, reshaping how wars are fought to this day.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Rising Tensions: Could the US Invade Venezuela? A 2025 Alert

Analyze the escalating US-Venezuela tensions in 2025, including airspace closures, naval mobilizations, and political rhetoric. Assess the risk of US military intervention and potential scenarios.
Rising Tensions: Could the US Invade Venezuela? A 2025 Alert
Analyze the escalating US-Venezuela tensions in 2025, including airspace closures, naval mobilizations, and political rhetoric. Assess the risk of US military intervention and potential scenarios.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A comprehensive overview of the Cold War, the ideological, political, and military struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union that dominated the second half of the 20th century and brought the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation.

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The Cold War: The Global Standoff Between Superpowers
A comprehensive overview of the Cold War, the ideological, political, and military struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union that dominated the second half of the 20th century and bro…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Cold War Brinkmanship and Nuclear Strategy

Analyze the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, a pivotal Cold War confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. Explore nuclear strategy, brinkmanship, and the lessons that shaped global security and diplomacy.
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Cold War Brinkmanship and Nuclear Strategy
Analyze the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, a pivotal Cold War confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. Explore nuclear strategy, brinkmanship, and the lessons that shaped global security and diplomacy.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Contemporary History: Wars, Geopolitics, and the Evolution of Modern Conflict

Explore contemporary history through major 20th- and 21st-century conflicts. Analyze World Wars, the Cold War, regional conflicts, and modern military innovations shaping global geopolitics today.
Contemporary History: Wars, Geopolitics, and the Evolution of Modern Conflict
Explore contemporary history through major 20th- and 21st-century conflicts. Analyze World Wars, the Cold War, regional conflicts, and modern military innovations shaping global geopolitics today.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Alexander the Great’s Conquests: Military Genius and Empire Building

Discover how Alexander the Great built the largest empire of the ancient world through tactical brilliance, logistical mastery, and innovative battlefield strategies. Analyze his campaigns from Macedonia to India and their…
Alexander the Great’s Conquests: Military Genius and Empire Building
Discover how Alexander the Great built the largest empire of the ancient world through tactical brilliance, logistical mastery, and innovative battlefield strategies. Analyze his campaigns from Macedonia to India and their lasting military legacy.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Persian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Shaped Western Military Strategy

Explore the Persian Wars and their decisive battles, including Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. Learn how Greek strategy, leadership, and military innovations shaped Western warfare and inspired centuries of tactical…
The Persian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Shaped Western Military Strategy
Explore the Persian Wars and their decisive battles, including Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. Learn how Greek strategy, leadership, and military innovations shaped Western warfare and inspired centuries of tactical development.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Vietnam War: Guerrilla Tactics and Modern Counterinsurgency

Explore the Vietnam War and its revolutionary guerrilla tactics. Learn how the Viet Cong, U.S. forces, and modern counterinsurgency strategies shaped one of the most complex conflicts of the 20th century.
The Vietnam War: Guerrilla Tactics and Modern Counterinsurgency
Explore the Vietnam War and its revolutionary guerrilla tactics. Learn how the Viet Cong, U.S. forces, and modern counterinsurgency strategies shaped one of the most complex conflicts of the 20th century.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Thirty Years’ War: Religion, Power, and the Birth of the Modern State

Explore the Thirty Years’ War — a brutal European conflict driven by religion and politics. Learn how it reshaped Europe, destroyed empires, and forged the foundations of the modern state system.
The Thirty Years’ War: Religion, Power, and the Birth of the Modern State
Explore the Thirty Years’ War — a brutal European conflict driven by religion and politics. Learn how it reshaped Europe, destroyed empires, and forged the foundations of the modern state system.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Wars of Ancient Egypt: Power, Propaganda, and the Rise of Empire

Explore the epic military history of Ancient Egypt — from the battles of Thutmose III and Ramses II to the defensive wars against the Sea Peoples. Discover how strategy, technology, and divine propaganda built one of history’s…
The Wars of Ancient Egypt: Power, Propaganda, and the Rise of Empire
Explore the epic military history of Ancient Egypt — from the battles of Thutmose III and Ramses II to the defensive wars against the Sea Peoples. Discover how strategy, technology, and divine propaganda built one of history’s greatest empires.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Israel and Iran: The Shadow War That Could Ignite the Middle East

Discover how Israel and Iran are engaged in a high-stakes shadow war across the Middle East. Learn about covert operations, proxy battles, and the geopolitical tensions that could escalate into a full-scale regional conflict.
Israel and Iran: The Shadow War That Could Ignite the Middle East
Discover how Israel and Iran are engaged in a high-stakes shadow war across the Middle East. Learn about covert operations, proxy battles, and the geopolitical tensions that could escalate into a full-scale regional conflict.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Cold War: The Global Standoff Between Superpowers

Discover how the Cold War reshaped the 20th century — from nuclear standoffs to proxy wars and the fall of the Soviet Union. A global power struggle that changed history.
The Cold War: The Global Standoff Between Superpowers
Discover how the Cold War reshaped the 20th century — from nuclear standoffs to proxy wars and the fall of the Soviet Union. A global power struggle that changed history.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The International Force in Ukraine: How Global Powers Shape the War’s Outcome

Explore how the Ukraine war evolved into a global power struggle. Learn about NATO’s involvement, Western military aid, and the formation of an international coalition shaping the future of warfare and geopolitics.
The International Force in Ukraine: How Global Powers Shape the War’s Outcome
Explore how the Ukraine war evolved into a global power struggle. Learn about NATO’s involvement, Western military aid, and the formation of an international coalition shaping the future of warfare and geopolitics.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Is China Preparing to Invade Taiwan? A Strategic Analysis of Modern Military Planning

Explore how China may be preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan — from military modernization and hybrid warfare to strategic lessons from Ukraine and global implications.
Is China Preparing to Invade Taiwan? A Strategic Analysis of Modern Military Planning
Explore how China may be preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan — from military modernization and hybrid warfare to strategic lessons from Ukraine and global implications.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Battle of Kursk: The Tank Clash That Defined the Fate of World War II

Discover how the Battle of Kursk — the largest tank battle in history — changed the course of World War II and marked the beginning of Nazi Germany’s decline.
The Battle of Kursk: The Tank Clash That Defined the Fate of World War II
Discover how the Battle of Kursk — the largest tank battle in history — changed the course of World War II and marked the beginning of Nazi Germany’s decline.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM