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14 May 2026 5 minute read 3 comments Investigator515
This shootdown would involve an intensive manhunt and eventually, a Hollywood movie. In this previous article, we explored the downing of Vega-31, an American F-117 Nighthawk that would be lost during NATO operations. This would not be the only aircr...
14 Dec 2021 12 minute read 0 comments Dan_
Part 2: Frederick’s military background Portrait of Frederick II (the Great) in late 1739, only months before his succession. Oil on canvas, by Antoine Pesne (Source: DEA Picture Library, via Getty Images) This series has so far established that the...
13 Dec 2021 11 minute read 2 comments Dan_
Part 1: Reforms under the Soldier King Frederick William I inspecting his giant guards known as The Potsdam Giants (From Universal History Archive, via Getty Images) Frederick William I’s reign from 1713-1740 saw huge administrative, social, financi...
12 Dec 2021 4 minute read 0 comments Dan_
Frederick the Great, celebration of the victory at Hohenfriedberg, 1744–1745 (From Bildagentur-online, via Getty Images) Frederick the Great attacked the neighbouring province of Silesia in December of 1740. There is much contention regarding whet...
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