Introduction Soldier settlement was the settlement of land throughout parts of Australia by returning discharged soldiers under soldier settlement schemes administered by state governments after World War I and World War II. The post-World War II settlements were co-ordinated by the Commonwealth Soldier Settlement Commission. Refer to Emu War (1932). World War I Such settlement… Read More
Introduction A drumhead court martial is a military court martial held in the field to render summary justice for offenses committed in action. The term is said to originate from drums used as improvised tables and drumheads as writing surfaces at fast-track military trials and executions. Origins The earliest recorded usage is in an English… Read More
Introduction The Enemy Airmen’s Act was a law passed by Imperial Japan on 13 August 1942 which stated that Allied airmen participating in bombing raids against Japanese-held territory would be treated as “violators of the law of war” and subject to trial and punishment if captured by Japanese forces. This law contributed to the deaths… Read More
Introduction A significant number of Americans rely on Medicare and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for healthcare support. Medicare is a federal health insurance programme primarily intended for seniors (those 65 and older) and some younger people (e.g. with certain disabilities or other diseases), whilst VA benefits focus on veterans of the United States… Read More
Introduction In the world of military training, physical fitness, tactical expertise, and discipline often steal the limelight. These attributes are undoubtedly essential, but there is another equally crucial yet often underestimated element that plays a pivotal role in the success of any military operation – mental resilience. Military personnel face adversity, uncertainty, and high-stress situations… Read More
Introduction Cannon fodder is an informal, derogatory term for combatants who are regarded or treated by government or military command as expendable in the face of enemy fire. The term is generally used in situations where combatants are forced to fight against hopeless odds (with the foreknowledge that they will suffer extremely high casualties) in… Read More
Introduction The development of the bayonet from the 17th century onwards led to the bayonet charge becoming the main infantry tactic throughout the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century. As early as the 19th century, military scholars were already noting that most bayonet charges did not result in close combat. Instead, one side usually fled… Read More
