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What is the [US] Armed Forces Journal?

Introduction Armed Forces Journal (AFJ) was a publication for American military officers and leaders in government and industry. Created in 1863 as a weekly newspaper, AFJ was published under various names by various owners in various formats for more than 150 years. The publication went all-digital after the July/August 2013 issue, and last updated its… Read More

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Who was Edward Lawson?

Introduction Edward Lawson VC (11 April 1873 to 02 July 1955) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Background He was a Private in the 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, British… Read More

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What was Project Babylon?

Introduction Project Babylon was a space gun project commissioned by then Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. It involved building a series of “superguns”. The design was based on research from the 1960s Project HARP led by the Canadian artillery expert Gerald Bull. There were most likely four different devices in the program. The project began in… Read More

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What was the Peres-Hussein London Agreement (1987)?

Introduction The London Agreement between King Hussein of Jordan and Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Shimon Peres was signed during a secret meeting held at the residence of Lord Mishcon in London on 11 April 1987. Also present in the meeting were Jordanian Prime Minister Zaid al-Rifai and Director General of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry,… Read More