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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Head of Golan Intelligence Reveals Secrets of its Fall and His Kidnapping in Assad's Prisons

A Syrian officer reveals details about the fall of the Golan Heights to Israel and his subsequent kidnapping and detention in Assad's prisons for nearly 28 years.

Mar 15 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The biggest 'we told you so' of military history? A path into the unknown after two weeks of war in Iran

The analysis discusses the complexities and challenges faced by the US and Israel in their military operation against Iran following the assassination of key leaders.

Mar 14 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nuked Blood: New files show UK government helped cover up horror nuclear troop tests

Newly revealed documents indicate that the UK government, including the Atomic Weapons Establishment and the Ministry of Defence, systematically covered up the harmful effects of radiation exposure on servicemen involved in nuclear tests.

Mar 14 • 20:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Forgetful Comrades

The article discusses the hypocrisy in political stances concerning judicial reforms and military engagements by the Italian left, particularly under the leadership of Elly Schlein.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stefanos Mavromatidis and Matthaios Tsolakidis: The Pontic Heroes of the 1941 Epic Who Bartered Their Youth for Immortality

The article recounts the heroic efforts of Stefanos Mavromatidis and Matthaios Tsolakidis during the 1941 conflict between Greece and Italy, emphasizing their sacrifices in the face of challenging conditions.

Mar 11 • 19:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Spring Offensive: Benito Mussolini's Second Defeat in Greece

The article discusses Benito Mussolini's failed attempts to invade Greece during World War II, focusing on the Spring Offensive launched by Italian fascist troops on March 9, 1941.

Mar 9 • 01:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The observation post above Liberec is for sale. The state offers the observation point from where comrades monitored possible enemy attacks

The observation point in Liberec, used historically for monitoring enemy activities, is now up for sale by the Czech state.

Mar 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Hiking Basecamp: With Children to the Waterfall in the Little Carpathians, Military History in Spiš, and by Bicycle to Trenčín

This article recommends various outdoor activities in Slovakia, including hiking to waterfalls in the Little Carpathians and exploring military history in Spiš.

Mar 6 • 07:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

A Game on the Edge of the Razor

The Greek Prime Minister's decision to dispatch the newly commissioned frigate 'Kimon' to Cyprus marks a significant point in the nation's military history amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

Mar 3 • 04:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle of World War I

The podcast discusses the Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of World War I, which lasted from February 21 to December 18, 1916.

Feb 28 • 06:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES UKRAINE ⟩ The Russian army's attempt to attack Kharkiv with special forces at the beginning of the war failed

Russia's early attempt to establish a foothold in Kharkiv with special forces failed in February 2022.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Flying Objects of Aliens Turned Out to Be a Secret Soviet Weapon

The article discusses a 1967 incident in the Soviet Union where what many believed to be UFOs were in fact secret military vehicles.

Feb 26 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 11 Hours of Tension in Zarzuela and the Final Order to Deactivate the 23-F Coup: 'No Coup d'État Can Hide Behind the King, It's Against the King'

The article discusses the tense events surrounding the attempted coup in Spain on February 23, 1981, particularly focusing on the role of King Juan Carlos I and the military actions taken to thwart the coup.

Feb 25 • 16:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Military historian: 'Modern special forces trace their origins to post-war partisans'

Giedrius Petkevičius discusses the origins and reputation of Lithuania's special operations forces in an interview about his book.

Feb 25 • 08:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Truth of the 'Gwangju Prison Assault' [National Prism]

The article analyzes the military actions taken during the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980, focusing on the involvement of the 3rd Airborne Brigade as they turned against civilians amidst escalating protests.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Conquest of Amoria: The Rescue of 'Wa Ma'tisamah' That Crushed One of the Strongest Fortresses of the Romans

The article discusses the historical significance of the Abbasid conquest of Amoria in 838 AD, sparked by a Muslim woman's cry for help, which mobilized a significant military response from Caliph Al-Mu'tasim.

Feb 23 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The definitive proof of General Juste, the military man who thwarted the 23-F and was a "scapegoat"

The article revisits the role of General Juste during the 23-F coup attempt in Spain and his subsequent marginalization.

Feb 23 • 01:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Iwo Jima and the Symbols of Power

The article discusses the historical significance of Iwo Jima, its local history, and the intense battles fought there during World War II.

Feb 22 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia and Latvia's Military History Clubs Reenacted the Battle of the War of Independence

Estonia and Latvia's military history clubs reenacted a battle from the War of Independence in preparation for Estonia's Independence Day, featuring horses in the demonstration for the first time.

Feb 22 • 16:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Conquest of Belgrade.. The Dream of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent on the Fourth of Ramadan

The article discusses the strategic conquest of Belgrade by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in 1521, marking a significant expansion for the Ottoman Empire into Europe.

Feb 21 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The crazy raid on Gibraltar: how ten Italian SM79s challenged the Royal Navy

The article recounts a lesser-known WWII mission involving Italian bombers that challenged the Royal Navy in Gibraltar, comparing it to more famous operations.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Legendary Battle in Which a Small Greek Force Defeated the Persian Giant Armies

The book discusses significant battles that shaped nations and ideologies, featuring a passage on the Battle of Marathon.

Feb 18 • 10:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery: they uncover the reason why Napoleon lost the most important battle

A new scientific study reveals that typhus was not the primary cause of Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in the Russian campaign of 1812, challenging long-standing historical beliefs.

Feb 16 • 12:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Between my dead and wounded comrades": a manuscript exposing the violence of the War of 1812 found in the USA

A forgotten autobiography detailing the horrors of the War of 1812 was discovered in the U.S. in 2025, shedding light on the experiences of a British soldier.

Feb 13 • 20:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Archaeological sensation' discovered at ancient Roman military camps

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Roman marching camps in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a significant discovery in Eastern Germany.

Feb 13 • 12:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

This day in history. The bombing of Dresden begins

The article discusses the extensive and devastating bombing of Dresden by British and American forces during World War II, beginning on February 13, 1945.

Feb 13 • 05:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Engineer

The article recounts an episode involving Buster Keaton during World War I when American soldiers were stationed in Bordeaux and faced significant hardships.

Feb 7 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

How did Carthage manage to build such an advanced wall in Hispania? A study has just solved it

A recent study has uncovered how Carthage constructed an advanced defensive wall in Hispania, highlighting the logistical challenges and strategic planning involved.

Feb 7 • 14:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

It was the longest siege in British military history. It lasted four years

The Great Siege of Gibraltar, lasting from 1779 to 1783, marked a significant event in the American War of Independence, where British forces successfully defended the strategically vital territory against Spanish and French siege efforts.

Feb 7 • 08:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croatia secured its first MiG-21, transported it at night from Bihać

The article reflects on the challenges faced during a time of uncertainty while securing Croatia's first MiG-21 from Bihać.

Feb 4 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Nature and Military History: A Walk Through the Aragonese Pyrenees to Discover Post-War Spanish Bunkers

The article explores remnants of significant defensive structures built in Spain during the 20th century, highlighting concrete fortifications erected after the Civil War to secure strategic routes.

Feb 3 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The Battle of Stalingrad: The Beginning of the End for Nazi Germany

The Battle of Stalingrad, concluding on February 2, 1943, marked a pivotal shift in World War II, leading to the defeat of German forces and changing the balance of power in Europe.

Feb 2 • 01:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

This is how the search for the golden train was conducted. A participant in the secret expedition spoke up

Marian Laskowski, known for his expertise in military history, discusses his participation in a secretive search for a legendary WWII treasure in Poland during the 1990s.

Jan 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

1418 Days of Unsuccessful Attempts at the Reincarnation of the Russian Empire

The article discusses the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine, which has lasted 1418 days and compares it to the Second World War, highlighting the misappropriation of historical narratives.

Jan 13 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

American Attack on Venezuela: What Happened So Far

The article discusses the first American attack on Venezuela in 123 years, providing a historical context and connection to the German Navy.

Jan 9 • 18:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The war, the myth and the blue band: Jünger and the Lions of Gibraltar

The article discusses Ernest Jünger's experiences and symbolism as a lieutenant during World War I, particularly focusing on his unique blue band worn as a commander of the assault troops from the Gibraltar regiment.

Jan 9 • 15:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The First World War: The Allies' Defeat at Gallipoli

Today marks the ninety years since January 9, 1916, the day when the Allies suffered defeat and the Turks, allies of the Germans, triumphed in a critical campaign of World War I.

Jan 9 • 01:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

An Aggression Against Latin America, A Global Threat

The article discusses the historical military interventions by the United States in Latin America during the 20th century and their lasting impact on the region's political landscape.

Jan 4 • 21:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Now we will rule the Earth! What did Trump reveal about the operation in Venezuela?

Donald Trump described the operation to apprehend Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro as one of the most remarkable in U.S. military history, sharing his live observations from Mar-a-Lago.

Jan 3 • 20:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The Rat in Which the Russians Were Defeated and Embarrassed

The siege of Port Arthur, a pivotal event in the Russo-Japanese War, lasted from February 8, 1904, until January 2, 1905, marking a significant shift in the conflict.

Jan 2 • 08:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Do you know that 'Omegas' are the first regional special police unit in Croatia?

The article discusses the history and significance of 'Omegas', the first regional special police unit in Croatia, which played a critical role during the Croatian War of Independence.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC

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