M-16 Rifle

New article on the M-16 Rifle, the key US infantry weapon of the last 40 years.

Alexander Vasilevsky, 1895-1977

Biography of Marshal Alexandr Vasilevsky, a senior Russian commander during the Second World War

Ferdinand Schorner, 1892-1973

Biography of Ferdinand Schorner (1892 – 1973), German General who briefly rose to prominence during the Russian attack on Berlin in 1945

Odo Nobunga

New article on Odo Nobunga, a major figure in sixteenth century Japan

Chokoji castle, siege of, 1570

New article on the Siege of Chokoki Castle (Japan) in 1570, one of many such incidents in the clan warfare of the period.

Ikko-ikki (Japanese warrior monks)

New article on the Ikko-ikki Japanese warrior monks, a violent sect that flourished during the fifteenth and sixteenth century.

Operation Compass Part Two & Three

The series of articles on Operation Compass, the first campaign of the Desert War, has now been completed with Operation Compass Part Two and
Operation Compass Order of Battle.

Operation Compass Part One

Operation Compass Part 1

The first part of a series of articles on Operation Compass, the first British offensive in North Africa at the end of 1940.

Mike Hoare (Congo Mercenary)

Biography of Mike Hoare, mercenary soldier famous for his exploits in post-colonial Africa, and the inspiration for the film Wild Geese

Chernyakhovskii, Ivan D.

Biography of Ivan Chernyakhovskii, a Russian tank commander and General during the Second World War