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#military-history

The International Spy Museum will unveil its newest special exhibit, " Camouflage: Designed to Deceive," on March 1. The museum has previously featured artifacts that used elements of camouflage, like the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish with "adaptive camouflage" that appeared in the 2024 exhibit "Bond in Motion." For the first time, however, the Spy Museum will dedicate an all-new exhibit to exploring the history of camouflage, in an installation that will be on display for the next three years.

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.

For over a century, sharpshooters have shaped the evolution of special operations warfare. From the minimalist precision of Simo Häyhä to the extreme-range shots of modern SOF snipers, these marksmen forced militaries to rethink how small teams could dominate the battlefield. Advances in optics, ballistics, and training didn't just make rifles better, they transformed snipers into high-value assets for reconnaissance, target interdiction, and mission security.

Also on this date: In 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majority of delegates attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. In 1862, more than 3,600 men were killed in the Civil War Battle of Antietam (an-TEE'-tum) in Maryland. In 1944, during World War II, Allied paratroopers launched Operation Market Garden, landing behind German lines in the Netherlands.

The Crusades to the Holy Land were 'wars of liberation' launched to restore Jerusalem to Christian rule, evolving into a struggle for holy sites against Muslim forces.

The documentary '2,000 Meters To Andriivka' narrates the struggle of a small Ukrainian platoon attempting to reclaim a town from Russian forces, depicting the intense combat over a span of three months.

Operation Oluja (Storm) commenced from August 4 to 7, 1995, during which Croatian forces successfully recaptured the Krajina region, previously seized by Serbs. The assault lasted only 85 hours, reclaiming a significant portion of Croatia’s territory. The aftermath saw changes in the Bosnian war dynamics, breaking the Serbian siege on Bihac and allowing Croatian and Bosnian forces to reclaim territory, leading to a reduction of Serbian-held territory from 70% to 49%.

The Butt report showed Bomber Command's low accuracy rates during WWII, highlighting the enduring challenge of effective targeting in aerial bombing campaigns.

The Seddülbahir Fortress, built in the mid-17th century, protected the Dardanelles and survived significant historical events until its restoration began in 1997.

On the whole, Documenting Warfare is an excellent book, both as a testament to the influence of Anne Curry and in its own right as a volume on the Hundred Years War.

On the eve of the 1991 Gulf war, General Schwarzkopf remarked on the complexities of regime change, reinforcing that while it's easy to desire change, executing it is fraught with challenges.

The renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk highlights a broader initiative within the Navy to reassess vessels named after civil rights figures, stirring public debate.

The course offers a sweeping panorama of military history from 1000 to 1300, analyzing the development of land warfare across several crucial regions.

Murphy single-handedly stopped an enemy advance by climbing on top of a disabled tank, directing artillery fire onto the enemy position.

Eli is an Israeli legend. He's the greatest agent Israeli intelligence has had in the years the state existed. There was no one like him.

The history of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican dates back to 1506 when Pope Julius II hired them, recognizing their discipline and military skills.

"It is now a century and a decade since the first Anzacs climbed into their boats and rowed into history. The years come and go, and still we come together to honor them and all who have followed," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.