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Malév Flight 240: A victim of the Lebanese civil war
Lebanon, once a prosperous state, known as the "Switzerland of the Middle East" in the 1950s and 1960s, has been sinking into chaos, violence...
Carl von Kopal – the hero of St. Lucia and Vicenza
Since 2012, the Jägerbataillon Niederösterreich has borne the traditional name "Kopal" and its soldiers are known as Kopaljäger. The largest militia exercise in Lower...
The last battle of the Philippine Scouts
On April 9, 1942, the remnants of the legendary Philippine Scouts surrendered to the Japanese army at Morong. Prior to this, the 26th Cavalry...
The end of the cavalry in the US Army
For centuries, mounted units were considered a fixed component of an army. However, this changed in the 20th century, especially during the Second World...
Under the Star of David for Emperor, People and Fatherland
For around 150 years, Jewish men served bravely and dutifully in the army of the Austrian monarchy and in the army of the First...
“Sahara” Slovakia: Eldorado for military technology fans
The major "Sahara" event recently took place for the 20th time in Slovakia near the town of Senica (Senitz in German). It is a...
The history of the infantry fighting vehicle
In the mechanized formations of today's armies, hardly any other tactical vehicle is as important as the infantry fighting vehicle - alongside the main...
The Battle of La Souffel – France’s last victory in 1815
On a side stage of world history, a former aide-de-camp to Napoleon at La Souffel achieved what his mentor, role model and emperor was...
Lieutenant Eduard Neuwinger: The Gablonzer Kaiserjäger
A special grave in a cemetery in a town in the north of the Czech Republic bears witness to the life and death of...
July 20, 1944: What really happened during Hitler’s assassination attempt?
July 20, 1944 - what exactly happened on this day, and why is this date still so important today? The Center for Military History...
215. Jubiläum der „Schlacht bei Wagram”
From July 4 to 6, the Museum Society "Napoleon Museum" Deutsch-Wagram together with the Infantry Regiment No. 3 Archduke Carl and numerous domestic and...
Memorial service for the “Körting” disaster
On June 20, 1914, the most serious aviation accident of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy occurred near Fischamend. Monarchy when a biplane collided with the "Körting"...