COMMANDE's
Military History Page
This page is dedicated to those who gave so we wouldn't have too.

note: the above image is from a Marvel Comics NAM graphic novel I highly recommend.











What's New:
March 30th: M14 Rifles in Vietnam



                                                                                    VIETNAM

Incountry: Deployment of ground forces: From 1965 on with notes, mottos, and honorifics (AKA nicknames)

M551 Sheridan:  An article on the history of the M551 Airborne Assault Tank. Includes commentary from someone who served on a Sheridan in Nam Added 3/18/00

Shotguns in Vietnam: I need some stats but; otherwise finished Added 4/18/00

M14 Rifles in Vietnam: A History as well as a comparison too the M16A1, not as much Vietnam as other articles.

Contributions to Vietnam: 39 allied nations got involved in Vietnam more than in the Korean War. Profiles on the larger contributions of ROKs, Filipinos, and Australians in Vietnam are here. Also a list of other contributions. Info on New Zealand added, new info on the ROKS and Brits. UPDATED 8/5/00

Aid to the Communists:  A list of countries who directly supported the destruction of the RVN. Added 4/18/00



 
 



ASIA: INDOCHINA and KOREA


 










Overview of French forces in the French Indochina War: Updated 7/31/00

Korean War Slang and Terms: Words specifically relating to the Korea War

Contributions to Korea :An overview of the Filipino commitment to the KW. Australians are next.

Korean War FAQ: Ver. 1.2 A primer to help those interested in studying or the Korean War. I'm very open to comments of others and any known errors.



 
 



Africa: The Bush Fire Wars


 






Africa: 1979 Troop Deployment levels: Portugese and East Germans also.

Rhodesia's AFVs

Notes on the Mau Mau



 
 


LATIN AMERICA

will soon feature more articles on the Dominican Republic Crisis of 1965


 










A Brief History of the Dominican Republic Crisis of 1965

Peacekeepers: US and Latin American forces in the DOMREP
 
 



WWII Section


 








The Imperial Guard of Ethiopia: 1935-1936 Italo-Ethiopian War.  UPDATED 6/8/00

Somaliland Camel Corps:

WWII: The European Theatre of Operations: My WW2 ETO page. Read Articles on the war in Europe



                                                             General Military History

Lessons of the Kosovo War: I posted this to an old yahoo club and then I resurrected it for this page.

The Attack on Cape Coast Castle-Ashantiland 1807: This is my first article I ever wrote for public consumption. A few typos. Part of the Awesome BY JINGO! website. They are looking for 19th Century articles so you Check it out.

Soldiers of the Philippines: A pictorial look at the modern Philippine Army.

Philippine Battalion Combat Teams: Roughly 1946-1970s

Philippine Airforce: Profiles and pictures of to planes currently in service

Notes on Modern British Infantry with TOW

Modern French Foreign Legion TOW
 

TOWs: I don't want to spend all this time putting stuff on the web that's pointless, Email me if you need TOWS, US Infantry(1943), British Commandos(WWII) US Rangers(WWII) Airborne Division(WWII)  "New" Soviet Rifle Division(1948), Armor Organization, or Special Forces organizations in general.


Famous Words: A collection of the last words of many individual some famous some infamous. Other kinds of quotes later UPDATED 3/2/00

Military Grab Bag:  A collection of Military History articles that are not nearly complete or are just briefs. PT Boat 109, Exotic WWI units and a brief biography of Portugal's Salazar Part 1 of a "Dictators of the World". UPDATED 3/2/00



 
 









 World's Wars: Gaming Resources
Links



 





















Current Projects: Notes on US Divisions ,US intervention in the Dominican 1965, Color Photos of Korea, More on the French Indochina War, Guerrilla Warfare in the Korean War, Battle of The Bulge TC for WW2GI(computer game)

Copyrights: Every effort has been made to attribute material to it's original authors, most sincere apologies are extended for any infringements contained on my site. Please email me with questions.

I'm always on the look out for help and pics Email: [email protected]
 


 
 

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