As noted in my last post, the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies (LCMSDS) features some great posts from graduate students. Recently, my good friend and colleague Christine Leppard wrote of her experiences researching in London. Her insight into the workings of the British National Archives and the Imperial War Museum archive should be of great value to those embarking on their first research trip to the UK. Additionally, Christine’s experiences emphasis the importance of making the most of unforeseen situations, like the IWM’s expensive copier fees and their ban of an historians best friend, the digital camera. So be sure to read her entire article over at the LCMSDS blog.
The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies (LCMSDS) has been featuring the research interests of current and former Laurier graduate students on the centre’s blog. Earlier this week, LCMSDS posted my thoughts on the Vietnam War and America’s Cold War relationship with Australia. My thought piece is an overview of how I understand the Vietnam War in a Cold War/Pacific World context. So go read my ideas and those of my LCMSDS friends.
My undergraduate advisor at Virginia Wesleyan College, and friend, Dr. Dan Margolies recently wrote a short article, “Extradition as Foreign Policy,” on America’s use of extradition in foreign policy matters. Prominent extradition cases have emerged through out American history, with controversies being the norm. In light of more recent cases, such as those involving a famous movie producer and Russian arms dealer, Margolies provides us with an informative and enjoyable read. Read the article over at History News Network.
Last year I wrote a brief analysis of the First Battle of the Isonzo. Now nearing the ninety-fifth anniversary of the first Isonzo battle I thought it might be somehow fitting to highlight the connections between this engagement and the Second World War. Recently I read a post over at The Spitfire Site, where an ongoing post-blogging project on the Battle of Britain addressed Italy’s entrance into the war. The similarities between the Italian assaults against Austrian-Hungarian positions during the First World War and the invasion of France in the Second World War are striking.
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Behold the collection of blog entries for the 22nd installment of the Military History Carnival. Before you start reading, a special thanks is in order for everyone who submitted suggestions. Please contact Battlefield Biker if you are interested in hosting a future carnival. Now then, the following posts represent some of the best blogging since 15 February 2010. So get comfortable and start reading.
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The purpose of Thompson Werk is to present the musings of a US War and Society doctoral student. Discussion topics principally center around the World Wars and Vietnam.
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- Robert: Everyone needs to see Vietnam,
- Ross Mahoney: Sounds like it is another
- Robert: My original post omitted the
- Robert: Hey Ross, Vietnam is a
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