China and Taiwan
The research that went into Diplomats & Admirals, particularly the period surrounding the Sino-Japanese War of 1895, provided important background of the Taiwan situation today. It is worth noting that Taiwan has never been a province or possession of the current regime in China. Taiwan was taken over by Japan in the course of the…
Keep readingBattle of Midway
The Failed Attack Plan Article appeared in VeteransNewsReport.com on May 2, 2022 In late May 1942, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto sent four aircraft carriers to attack the Pacific Fleet facilities of Midway Island. Yamamoto expected the Pacific Fleet carriers to rush to the scene from Pearl Harbor and into the trap he had prepared. However,…
Keep readingThe Unsung Heroes of Midway
In early 1942, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto ordered the Striking Force (the Kido Butai) with four fully armed carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, and Soryu, to attack the island of Midway. When the Pacific Fleet carriers that had escaped the Pearl Harbor raid rushed to oppose the attack, the Striking Force would sink them. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Chester Nimitz had three…
Keep readingIn Memory of Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth had constructive relationships with all US presidents since she became queen in 1952, beginning with President Truman. A simple reason for this is that she stayed out of politics, but that is insufficient. She was well aware of the Special Relationship between Britain and the United States through the 20th century. She lived…
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