An Overview of the Colombian Conflict (1964-Present)

Introduction The Colombian conflict (Spanish: Conflicto armado interno de Colombia) began on 27 May 1964, and is a low-intensity, asymmetric war between the government of Colombia, far-right paramilitary groups, crime syndicates, and far-left guerrilla groups such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Popular Liberation Army (EPL),… Read More

Combatting Age-Related Weight Gain: Understanding the Role of Hormones in the Aging Process

Introduction Age-related weight gain refers to the gradual increase in body weight that occurs as we age. This type of weight gain is common due to the changes in body composition, hormones, and metabolism that occur as we get older. The fat mass tends to increase while muscle mass decreases with age, leading to a… Read More

An Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

1.0 Introduction and Background Information This article provides an overview of the United Kingdom’s (UKs) Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). It outlines relevant legislation, applying to both the UK and Scotland, as well as a definition of a public authority. It also outlines how to make a request, vexatious requests, refusals, and exemptions. It… Read More

Finding Medal Information: Living Vs Deceased Personnel

Introduction Did you know that if you wish to find information about an individual (such as medals awarded) – unless the individual died in Service – you are required to provide a copy of a death certificate as proof of death in recognition of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD’s) duty of care to their next… Read More

An Overview of the Strategy and Tactics of Guerrilla Warfare

Introduction The main strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare tend to involve the use of a small attacking, mobile force against a large, unwieldy force. The guerrilla force is largely or entirely organised in small units that are dependent on the support of the local population. Tactically, the guerrilla army makes the repetitive attacks far… Read More

An Overview of the Wartime Information Board (Canada)

Introduction The Wartime Information Board was a Canadian government agency established on 09 September 1942, succeeding the Bureau of Public Information, to coordinate the existing public information service of the government, supervise the release from government sources of Canadian war news and information, and facilitate distribution of Canadian war information both internally and externally. Refer… Read More

An Overview of Canada Carries On

Introduction Canada Carries On (French: En avant Canada) was a series of short films by the National Film Board of Canada which ran from 1940 to 1959. The series was created as morale-boosting propaganda films during the Second World War. With the end of the war, the series lost its financial backing from the Wartime… Read More