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On this day in history, 17 August 1942, US Marine Raiders attack Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. The 2nd Marine Raider Battalion under the command of Lt. Col. Evans Carlson made the nine-day journey from Hawaii to Makin in WWI-era submarines. The raid was mostly a diversion from the Guadalcanal campaign, trying to keep the Japanese from sending reinforcements. However, documents and charts captured from the main Japanese outpost on Makin provided invaluable information to American intelligence, including battle orders, defense maps, and emergency operation plans. Although the atoll was not strategically important, the raid on Makin provided insights and information which would impact the rest of the Pacific War. A movie titled “Gung Ho” was made in December 1943 about the Makin Island Raiders, and the Chinese phrase meaning “working together” was adopted as the slogan for Carlson’s Raiders. The expression eventually came to the popular language to mean “enthusiastic” or “dedicated,” evoking the spirit and determination of the men who raided Makin Atoll in 1942. Sources: National Archives U.S. Naval Institute Image: Marine Raiders crossing a river at Enogai, US Marine Corps photo from the U.S Naval Institute. #wwiihistory #usmc #marineraiders #pacificwar #makin #gilbertislands #2ndmarinebattalion #carlsonsraiders #gungho #wwii

As Mick‘s analysis and statements belong to my daily readings, I am looking forward to get my hands on this book. #softwaredefineddefense

While military modernization is a nation's right, rapid buildups can raise red flags, especially in regions already facing disputes. China's modernization efforts, coinciding with tensions in the South China Sea and with India and the US, are a prime example. This doesn't guarantee war, but it highlights the importance of peaceful resolutions and dialogue to avoid conflict. #Geopolitics #GlobalAffairs #NationalSecurity #InternationalRelations #SupplyChain #Trade #Economics #GlobalTrade #Defense #ForeignPolicy #StrategicCompetition

Who can tell me: 1. What type of submarine is this? 2. What is different than most and why? Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters Build Submarines Naval Submarine League United States Submarine Veterans #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

https://lnkd.in/gzQy2tAA Russia's Yasen-Class Submarines Make U.S. Navy Admirals Sweat Russia's Yasen-Class Submarines Make U.S. Navy Admirals Sweat. The Yasen-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines, also known as Project 885, represent a significant advancement in Russian naval technology and pose a substantial threat to the US Navy and NATO forces. Designed by the Malakhit Marine Engineering Bureau and built by Sevmash,

Discover the evolution and strategic growth of #Türkiye's #naval power. From the #BalkanWars to today, how has our naval force been shaped? Find out in our detailed #infographic for a professional insight. #NavalPower #NationalSecurity

The Japanese Navy Izumo-class Destroyers In today’s article, I will discuss the impact of the Japanese expanding their carrier fleet and naval capacities in the Indo-Pacific region and what that means in international relations and geopolitics. The number one reason for the expansion of Japanese military power is that the United States of America has been withdrawing from its global commitments as the protector of international free trade since the end of World War II in 1945. The United States created globalisation, as we understand it, as a bribe to win over allies against the Soviet Union and defeat the forces of communism during the…

Russia's Sierra II-Class: A Titanium Submarine The U.S. Navy Can't Match? While two Sierra II-Class vessels are still currently in service with the Russian Navy, hardly any information surrounding their whereabouts or capabilities has been reported on. Russia Sierra II-class submarine explainer: As a product of the Cold War arms race, the Soviet-designed Sierra-class submarines were built to counter its American counterparts in the seas. The...

"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣'𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚." – 𝘼𝙡𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣 Muhammad Ehsan Akbar's latest article titled "Rise of PLA Navy and its impact on Taiwan issue" dives deep into how China's increasing naval capabilities are reshaping the security dynamics in East Asia. Ehsan's academic focus on global security and military strategy brings fresh insights to this critical issue. #TGP #TheGlobalParadox #PLA #EastAsiaSecurity #DefenseStrategy #MaritimeSecurity

On this day in history, 6 October 1943, the Battle of Vella Lavella begins. This was the last major battle of the Central Solomons campaign, ending three long months of fighting for the area. American intelligence learned of the Japanese intent to send ships to withdraw their troops from Vella Lavella, and sent a group of their own to intercept them. The force was intended to contain nine destroyers, but there were not enough ships on patrol, and ultimately the destroyers ships in the area, known as “The Slot,” were to receive three more destroyers as reinforcements for the mission. The Japanese, however, arrived before the reinforcements. The Americans engaged the six Japanese destroyers, and although all three U.S. ships were heavily damaged, they managed to sink at least one of the Japanese vessels. This was the last significant Japanese victory of the Pacific War and enabled the Americans to gain a foothold that would be vital in taking Rabaul, a crucial base for American victory in the Pacific War. Image: The damaged USS Selfridge after the Battle of Vella Lavella. National Archives photo from the Naval History and Heritage Command. Sources: Naval History and Heritage Command National Museum of the U.S. Navy #vellalavella #usn #ijn #navy #destroyers #navalbattle #nimitz #pacificwar #wwiihistory