Soviet Union
Week in review
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Weekend Beacon 6/29/25
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Spies Like Us?
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Trump Revamps the Nixon Doctrine
Events that displease China’s diplomats are usually good for the United States, and this week they…
How Adolf Hitler’s “Operation…
“Operation Barbarossa”—Key Points and Summary Not Inevitable: Adolf Hitler’s monumental decision to…
Iran’s Post-Regime Possibilities
The most recent stage of the conflict Iran began on Oct. 7 is into its second week, and the Islamic…
The Soviet Union Had a Crazy Plan to Sink America’s…
The Soviets believed that this attack would only work if the missiles were launched within one…
Russia’s “Oscar-II” Submarines Were Built for One…
Moscow has remained committed to this boat, with good reason: its ability to hold US aircraft…
How China’s Old Soviet Aircraft Carrier Built Its…
The transformation of the derelict Soviet carrier Varyag into the Liaoning showcased China’s growing…
Mil Mi-1: The USSR’s First Helicopter Punched Above Its…
The Mi-1’s simplicity, versatility, and reliability made it a workhorse for the USSR and its allies.…
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