WORLD WAR - I (The Great War)

"World War I brought us into a new era, the era in which we often joked with death and destruction, with no clear boundaries" (Ernst Junger, 1895)

World War I (1914-1918) or that are often dubbed "The Great War or the War to End All Wars is a great history of its own. For in this global war that were held equipment, weaponry and media transport (including aircraft) made in the prime of the 20th century. Use of this sophisticated peratatan, no doubt, make a prolonged war and casualties in large numbers. Originally War I only expected to last for three months.

Through this war is also the world began to see the deadly impact of the conflict between two forces in Europe (Triple Alliance and Triple'Entente). The war fueled by the murders of himself Prince of Austria Franz Ferdinand and his wife on 28 Juni.-1914 in Bosnia. No one guessed if the conflict between Austria-Serbia will then quickly spread to Africa and Asia Pacific. With the reasons for wanting to help Britain, the United States even were also entered into this war.

Happened many fierce battles at Ypres, Verdun, the Somme and Galipoli. And appear brilliant famous figures such as Erich Ludendorff, Alfred von Tirpitz, Manfred von Richthofo, Ferdinand Foch, Edmund Allenby, Thomas, Edward Lawrence; Aleksey Brusilov, and John Pershing.

(Articles and images depicted from Majalah Angkasa Edisi Koleksi No. LIII 2009)

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SIX-DAY WAR

Since its inception, Israel's founding (on May 14, 1948) indeed has brought a myriad of problems. Arab countries around it really did not thank the Jewish nation was annexed land granted residence of the Palestinian people. The dispute was ignited by dissension. And warfare had erupted from time to time. Therefore, this issue did the Palestinian militants agreed to set up the PLO.

Six-Day War which broke out at 5 to 10 June 1967 was one of the hottest episodes of the series of wars between Arab states and Israel. Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Palestinian fighters besieged Israel agreed last menggempurnya from various fronts.

While the commander of the race strategy, the Soviet Union and the United States did not want to stay quiet fishing influence. During the six days that was melting and burning of hundreds of planes, tanks strewn, buildings devastated, and tens of thousands of lives were lost. Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Syria was not lucky enough to subdue Israel. But this did not dampen their enthusiasm for keeps challenge and fight back!

(Articles and images depicted from Majalah Angkasa Edisi Koleksi No.XLI 2007)

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AMPHIBIANS OPERATIONS

Although always overshadowed by gunfire and mines are increasingly lethal traps, the ability of Amphibians Operations still coached various armed forces in the world.

Introduced the first time thousands of years ago. landing operations to the beach now assessed all the relevant enemy. Moreover, because the invasion was able to provide tactical and operational surprise, landed at the points where the opponent is not ready.

Among the 50 countries which still maintain it. England. Netherlands. and U.S. amphibious forces strongest known owner. Spirit of Britannia Rules the Waves. British prestige was reinforced by units of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marine. With the Landing Force Royal Netherlands Netherlands Marine Corps. While the U.S., with U.S. Amphibious Ready Group it. Their presence also respected thanks to the support ship attack. landing craft, and fleet support aircraft landings are very powerful and sophisticated.

(Articles and images sampled from Majalah Edisi Koleksi Angkasa XXVIII)

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