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Dr. Alex Bielakowski
As a former US Army reserve officer and a professional military historian, I am frequently astounded and disturbed the level of ignorance in our society in regards to both history and the military. The purpose of this blog is to distribute important articles on the topics of history and the military. Disclaimer: The opinions on this blog are my own (or whomever they are attributed to) and do not represent the opinions of the US Army Command and General Staff College, US Department of Defense, or the US Government.
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06 November 2009

'Puzzlers' reassemble shredded Stasi files, bit by bit


History, one piece at a time!


01 November 2009

Russia 'simulates' nuclear attack on Poland


The hits just keep on coming!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/6480227/Russia-simulates-nuclear-attack-on-Poland.html

23 October 2009

Weapons Failed US Troops During Afghan Firefight

We need to go to a new weapon and a new caliber. The M16/M4 and 5.56 need to go!


19 October 2009

U.S. troop funds diverted to pet projects

This has been a problem for years - regardless of political party!

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/15/troop-funds-diverted-to-pet-projects/

07 October 2009

Army To Allow Iraq War Objector To Resign


I think "Dishonorable Discharge" was the only correct discharge for this guy!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/25/AR2009092504201.html

04 October 2009

Army leader's aide tells how he had to beg, steal and borrow kit

A sad situation for our British Ally!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1216200/Army-leaders-aide-tells-beg-steal-borrow-kit.html

25 September 2009

Officers need more time in classroom

This is something that we certainly agree with at the CGSC.