Published on Feb 22, 2013
CNN discusses how the Oscar-nominated documentary “The Invisible War” has helped address sexual abuse in the military.
2013/03/04
Documentary elicits changes in U.S. military
2012/11/28
Human Rights Watch Campaigns Against ‘Killer Robots’
Published on Nov 23, 2012 by VOAvideo
Technology is moving fast when it comes to “autonomous systems”, intelligent machines that perform tasks with little or no human guidance. In modern warfare, drones and other unmanned vehicles are playing an increasing role, with militaries embracing a technology that they say makes war safer and more effective. But human rights campaigners fear what might be to come — fully autonomous weapons that could select and engage targets without human intervention — and they want a new global treaty to stop that from happening. Selah Hennessy reports for VOA from London.
2012/08/04
Too fat for the military
Published on Aug 4, 2012 by CNN
Retired military officials say many Americans are too fat to fight. Deb Feyerick reports on the battle of the bulge.
2012/03/04
France: The forgotten people of Tonkin
A chapter of colonial history is slowly drawing to a close in Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, where the last of the French citizens repatriated during the Indochina War still live.The first of the repatriated citizens originally from Vietnam arrived in the town of Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot in southwestern France in April 1956. Some were former parachutists; others were the widows of French officers, and their children. Today they are between 80 and 90 years old. For a long time, they lived in dilapidated barracks without indoor plumbing. Only in recent years has an effort been made to build new housing. But the residents of the makeshift repatriate camp never complained publically about their deplorable living conditions in France.
2012/02/27
Hygiene in the Trenches – Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War
Military historian Saul David talks to David Kenyon about hygiene in the trenches.
2012/02/23
This is Korea – Department of the Navy (1951)
Department of the Navy. This is Korea (Parts 1 and 2) from 1951. Covers the United States involvement with Korea and testing of Korean weapons. John Ford directed this film which is the only color documentary made during the Korean War. Producer: Department of the Navy. Creative Commons license: Public Domain
2012/02/13
Bosnian War – Genocide: History, Key Dates
This war included the longest siege in modern times. http://www.WatchMojo.com looks back at the events that led to the Bosnian War, as well as some of the key dates and events that occurred during this conflict.
2011/12/15
Biography of George W. Bush: From the Military to the White House
July 6, 2011
He is best known as Dubya. http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the life and accomplishments of President George W. Bush.
2011/08/12
War Inc.: Pentagon using fun to find new guns for hire
The Pentagon’s still spending huge amounts of dollars to convince young Americans to sign up for the Army. Its close ties with Hollywood and the video games industry is helping turn military service into an attractive deal with the economic crisis and unemployment working alongside. RT’s Anastasia Churkina reports on how it’s all playing out for America’s youth.
2011/08/12
The world’s longest ongoing war
For more than 60 years, Karen rebels have been fighting a civil war against the government of Myanmar.
2011/05/21
Russian troops fed dog food, claims whistleblower
Russian troops were fed dog food earlier this year to save money, it is being claimed.
Labels reading “premium quality beef” covered up the real canine-destined contents, according to video footage shot by a whistleblower.
Ex-Major Igor Matveyev says he was dismissed after posting a video on the Internet alleging widespread corruption in the Interior Ministry forces.
