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Centrinex and Customer Care Global honor our fallen heroes and veterans on this Memorial Day - May 27, 2024 A Promise to the Fallen “Freedom is not free.” That’s a phrase we’ve all heard. But we don’t often consider who pays the cost of that freedom. Very few Americans swear an oath to defend our country. And of these patriots, only a small fraction lose their lives serving the nation. Every year, on Memorial Day, we do our best to honor the fallen. It’s a day of solemn remembrance. A day to acknowledge the opportunities we enjoy, thanks to the actions of these courageous individuals. On this day, we are reminded to “never forget.” But as time passes, many of their names and stories can be lost to history if we don’t work to keep them in our collective memory. So how do we “never forget”? How do we remember the willingness of these gallant souls to do what others would not? How do we truly honor them, not on a single day, but every day? The answer is to stand for America’s founding values. To strengthen our communities. To give back whenever we can. To make this the best nation on earth, not by what we say, but by what we do. This is a promise to the fallen—a vow to live our lives to the fullest and for each other. Because our days didn’t come without a cost, and we will never forget that you are the ones who paid the price. Courtesy from the Navy SEAL Foundation. #memorialday #honor #military #veterans #navy #army #airforce #marines #coastguard #seals #rangers #delta #gratitude #honor #heroes #specialforces

Seventy-eight years after the Viking Raid on Lindisfarne... In 871 CE, the Battle of Ashdown occurred during a period of Norse incursions into Anglo-Saxon England. Ashdown was preceded by a series of raids and skirmishes initiated by the Vikings, who had established a camp near Reading in 870. The Vikings intended to conquer Wessex, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom. At Ashdown, located in what is now Oxfordshire, the forces met. The Viking army, whose size remains debatable but was likely in the thousands, was commanded by two jarls, Bagsecg and Halfdan. The Anglo-Saxon defense was led by King Aethelred of Wessex and his younger brother, Alfred, who would later be known as Alfred the Great. Estimates of the Anglo-Saxon forces were likely comparable to the Vikings. Alfred took command of the Saxon forces after a delayed arrival of Aethelred. Seizing the initiative, Alfred led an uphill charge against the Vikings, a bold and risky move given the disadvantageous position. This audacity paid off, leading to a significant victory for the Saxons. Primary sources, such as the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle," offer an impressive account of the battle's ferocity. The outcome of Ashdown was a decisive victory for the Anglo-Saxons, an important shift in the struggle against the Great Heathen Army. Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum #bitesizedhistory, #history, #militaryhistory, #war #military

Read the introduction of Chris Kolenda's book, Zero-Sum Victory. This is the first piece of military scholarship I have approached. It's very well sourced and written, but very very dry. Think of an everyday round of fisticuffs: two people throw down. One person kicks the other person's ass and makes the defeated the victor's bitch. Apparently, this line of reasoning does not work so well for counterinsurgencies. Think Vietnam, Afghanistan, or Iraq. The book seems to be a comprehensive study of the subject, but us simple people should know: 1) War fighting is a military thing 2) War waging is a whole-of-government thing that includes nice things like ending wars We are good at 1 but suck at 2 for various reasons

Today, as we commemorate Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary service and sacrifice of my father, a proud member of the 100th Infantry Battalion in World War II. My father and his comrades bravely fought from the toe of Italy all the way to occupied France. My father’s journey began in Hilo, Hawaii, where he was sent off to war by a community of patriotic Japanese Americans, including his family and friends. Despite facing prejudice and doubt, these courageous individuals stood united in their commitment to defend the freedoms and values of our great nation. In November 2011, my father was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, a testament to the extraordinary valor and dedication of the 100th Infantry Battalion. This honor is a powerful reminder of the profound impact these heroes had on our history and the enduring legacy they left behind. As I reflect on my father's service, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude. His story, and those of his fellow soldiers, teach us invaluable lessons about leadership, resilience, and sacrifice. They remind us that true leadership is not just about wielding authority but about serving others selflessly, standing firm in the face of adversity, and striving for a greater good. This Memorial Day, let us honor and remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire us. As we pay tribute to these heroes, let’s do our best to embody the ideals that they fought for—integrity, unity, and unwavering commitment to justice and freedom. May we never forget the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women, and may their legacy continue to shape and inspire future generations. #memorialday #neverforget #100thbattalion #goforbroke #niseisoldier #congressionalgoldmedal #leadership #servantleadership #americanhistory #AsianAmerican #thewaytogrow #leadershipdevelopment #HonorOurHeroes #ServiceAndSacrifice #LegacyOfBravery #Patriotism #NeverForget Glenn Furuya Debbie B. National Veterans Network

On December 16, 1944, the "Battle of the Bulge" began. It was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in World War II and was the third deadliest campaign in American history. In the opening stages of the battle, the weather gave the Germans the upper hand. The frigid temperatures and blizzard conditions kept the Allies’ superior air attack on the ground. Troops braved near-arctic conditions, and many who were wounded froze to death before being rescued. Although the offensive was effectively broken by December 27, when the trapped units of 2nd Panzer Division made two break-out attempts with only partial success, the "Battle of the Bulge" continued for another month before the front line was effectively restored to its original position prior to the attack. The Germans' attacked with an approximate total strength of 450,000 troops in 1500 tanks and assault guns. Between 63,222 and 98,000 of these men were killed, missing, wounded in action, or captured, it was the last major offensive attempted by the axis powers on the western front. The Americans, with an initial strength of 610,000 troops when the offensive began, suffered over 89,000 casualties, including an estimated 19,000 killed and 23,000 missing or captured. #battleofthebulge #usarmy #army #soldiers #winter #worldwar2 #wwii #europe #ardennes #ardennesforest #military #history #anniversary #graphicdesign #graphics

The Great Emu War: When Birds Beat the Military" "Discover the bizarre true story of Australia's Great Emu War of 1932, where soldiers armed with machine guns battled thousands of emus—and lost! Learn about this wild and feathered battle that left an unforgettable mark on history." #EmuWar, #CrazyHistory, #AustraliaHistory, #WeirdFacts, #WildBattles, #HistoricalEvents, #NatureVsHumans, #BizarreHistory, #Emus, #UniqueStories

📘 Dive into the strategic complexities and untold stories of the Aleutian Campaign, a lesser-known but crucial part of WWII. This detailed analysis offers valuable insights for modern military strategy and operations. Click the link to explore this fascinating chapter of history ➡️ https://buff.ly/3X5KEhH #WWII #MilitaryHistory #StrategicStudies #AleutianCampaign

'Defence in 1940 was more in tune with their people, their skills and exploiting their gendered capabilities than they are today'. This is one of the questions posed in my talk on #SOE, this coming Friday 19th April '24, at the National Army Museum The discussion will focus on resilience using SOE as an example, also asking listeners to consider ‘How does one create dilemmas for the adversary faster than they can resolve them?’   Further, looking at great power competition, which is especially relevant today, I hope my talk will remind us that we then, and perhaps should now, use a variety of different tools and capabilities to create challenges for the adversary to strengthen the relationship between integrated action and influence effects.  I offer what I hope will be useful snippets of wisdom from history that can, are, and arguably should be used to shape today's clandestine war fighting operations. After all, it was #Churchill that said "The further backward you look, the further forward you can see". 12.00pm - 1.00pm National Army Museum - SW3 4HT Admission - free, booking essential. British Army Strategic Command National Army Museum First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (PRVC) #army #defence #soe #specialoperationsexecutive Pic - My Grandpa Bob Wade top left - Agent Florentin - Yugoslavia.

On August 1 a panel discussion took place focused on contributions to the Helion title 'Waging War in America 1775-1783: Operational Challenges of Five Armies during the American Revolution'. This was recorded by the C-SPAN network and is now available to view. My thanks to Don Hagist and colleagues for their contributions. Some more about the book on which this panel was based: Studies of the campaigns of the 1775–1783 American War for Independence often suffer from a lack of understanding of the operational aspects of the armies involved. This collection of essays looks at many facets of military operations in America, showing how the armies (British, French, Spanish, German auxiliaries, and the nascent Continental Army) involved adapted their recruitment, training, tactics, and logistics to the specific challenges of this war. The European forces adapted – much more readily than they are given credit for – to the needs of this particular conflict. The British Army adopted a doctrine of open-order light infantry tactics and raised large numbers of Loyalist troops in the theatre of war. The British government obtained the assistance of regiments from several German states, established military organizations that relied heavily on specialized skirmishing troops – jäger – and chasseur companies composed of picked men after the fashion of the British light infantry. The French government sent an expeditionary force from its regular army, while Spain largely employed colonial troops from its North American holdings; each of these armies faced significant logistical challenges while mounting major campaigns. Not least, of course, the American colonies rose to the monumental task of recruiting, training, and supplying an army created specifically for the conflict. This collection of essays examines various aspects of the problems faced by each of these forces, and the solutions that they achieved – British training of regulars and raising of Loyalist militia, German adaptation of tactics, French and Spanish logistics and campaigning, and American recruiting and conscription. The authors featured have distinguished themselves by their use of primary sources to re-examine aspects of the period’s armies long obscured by assumptions or inaccurate generalizations. Throughout their writings conventional wisdom is challenged, and established assumptions are dispelled by well-documented evidence, showing the real strengths and weaknesses of wide array of professional and part-time military organizations involved in this world-changing war.

Book recommendation: “Builders and Fighters: U.S. Army Engineers in World War II”. This book talks about various achievements of U.S. Army Engineers during World War II.