How did Hitler react when he learned that Mussolini had been captured and executed by his own people during World War II?
Adolf Hitler received news about Benito Mussolini's capture and killing while he remained hidden in his underground Berlin bunker. The Italian population…
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What are the main distinctions between elite and regular Ukrainian combat units?
Three factors distinguish an elite (or special) unit from a regular one: Selection and Training. Ukrainian elite combat units, like the paratroopers, do not …
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Did Confederate soldiers actually wear gray uniforms instead of blue ones as seen in movies about the Civil War?
In movies Confederate soldiers were frequently depicted with gray uniforms during the Civil War. Gray uniforms were expensive though, and so not every soldier …
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How effective has Kyrylo Budanov been in countering Russia?
Russians are terrified of Kyrylo Budanov , the chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR). The 39-year-old Li…
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How many sleepless hours can a soldier endure during a combat-ready state?
Lack of sleep rapidly decreases your mental capabilities. After only one “white night” (without sleep), you already start to forget things. Of course, this c…
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What are some hilarious but effective military tactics?
In 1973, on Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days for the Jewish nation, the armies of Egypt and Syria launched an overwhelming surprise attack, officially wagin…
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How do high-ranking Russian officials protect themselves from assassination?
Vladimir Putin is probably the most highly guarded man on the planet. He pays his personal guards well, and not just in money — he makes them governors of r…
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Do special forces soldiers enjoy combat?
You go through the toughest selection procedures, train for years and spend many weekends away from home while your high school buddies are living the life. Al…
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