Introduction Doves, usually white in colour, are used in many settings as symbols of love, peace or as messengers. Doves appear in the symbolism of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Paganism, and of both military and pacifist groups. Paganism In ancient Mesopotamia, doves were prominent animal symbols of Inanna-Ishtar, the goddess of love, sexuality, and war.… Read More
Introduction A war hawk, or simply hawk, is a term used in politics for someone who favours war or continuing to escalate an existing conflict as opposed to other solutions. War hawks are the opposite of doves. The terms are derived by analogy with the birds of the same name: hawks are predators that attack… Read More
Introduction In politics and military planning, a war effort is a coordinated mobilisation of society’s resources – both industrial and human – towards the support of a military force. Depending on the militarisation of the culture, the relative size of the armed forces and the society supporting them, the style of government, and the famous… Read More
Introduction A war economy or wartime economy is the set of contingencies undertaken by a modern state to mobilise its economy for war production. Refer to War Effort. Philippe Le Billon describes a war economy as a “system of producing, mobilising and allocating resources to sustain the violence.” Some measures taken include the increasing of… Read More
Events 1184 BC – Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned, according to calculations by Eratosthenes. 173 – Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia is encircled by the Quadi, who have broken the peace treaty (171). In a violent thunderstorm emperor Marcus Aurelius defeats and subdues them in the so-called “miracle of the rain”.… Read More
Introduction While military medals and ribbons can tell a story, the rigidity of how and when they can be displayed can sometimes make that story feel formulaic and impersonal. Fortunately, these commendations are not the only way to show off your history in the armed services. Patches do not come with the same formality that… Read More
Introduction The Washington Navy Yard shooting occurred on 16 September 2013, when 34-year-old Aaron Alexis fatally shot 12 people and injured three others in a mass shooting at the headquarters of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) inside the Washington Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C. The attack took place in the Navy Yard’s Building… Read More
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