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The Centuries-Old Mystery of Kaspar Hauser
Worldindex-hr3mo ago

The Centuries-Old Mystery of Kaspar Hauser

The historical mystery of Kaspar Hauser, a bewildered young man who appeared in Nuremberg on May 26, 1828, continues to intrigue Europe centuries later. He carried a letter addressed to a cavalry captain and could barely speak.

‘Balding, rawhide-lean, just under six feet tall’: the real life soldier behind Robert Duvall’s Apocalypse Now role
CultureThe Guardian6mo ago

‘Balding, rawhide-lean, just under six feet tall’: the real life soldier behind Robert Duvall’s Apocalypse Now role

‘Air cavalry’ commander John B Stockton was the inspiration behind Duvall’s napalm-sniffing Lt Col Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic The actor Robert Duvall, who died this week, is known for many memorable movie roles, but none so much as his cameo as the Stetson-wearing Lt Col Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. In Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic Duvall plays the commander of a helicopter squadron who flies into battle with Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries blaring from loudspeakers and utters the immortal line: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” Duvall’s scene-stealing portrayal earned him Bafta and Golden Globe awards for best supporting actor as well as an Oscar nomination in that category. What is less well known is that his character was based on a real officer who fought in Vietnam. Lt Col John B Stockton was hard to miss. Like Duvall in the movie, he wore a black Stetson and spurs on his boots. He carried his papers in leather saddlebags and even had his unit’s mascot, a mule called Maggie, smuggled into Vietnam despite a strict “no pets” policy. And he really did play Wagner from side-mounted speakers fixed to his helicopter when going into action. Continue reading...

Impact of Drone Warfare and AI on Modern Conflict
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Impact of Drone Warfare and AI on Modern Conflict

The rapid technological advancements in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and globally, are fundamentally changing the nature of conflict, raising questions about the future relevance of traditional tanks.

Little Bighorn: Reality and Legend 150 Years On
Worldla-vanguardia2mo ago

Little Bighorn: Reality and Legend 150 Years On

The 150th anniversary marks the defeat and death of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn, one of the most mythologized battles of the Indian Wars and the destruction of their culture.

Portuguese Military School to Host University Residence
observador5mo ago

Portuguese Military School to Host University Residence

The Escola Prática de Cavalaria (Practical Cavalry School) in Portugal will become a new university residence, accommodating 110 students and 180 workers from the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém. Construction work is already underway.

In Ashgabat, the Italian Embassy at Diplomat's Day
CultureANSA6mo ago

In Ashgabat, the Italian Embassy at Diplomat's Day

(ANSA) - ROMA, 23 FEB - Once again this year, the Italian Embassy in Ashgabat participated in the exhibition organized on the occasion of 'Diplomat's Day in Turkmenistan', presenting content dedicated to Italian excellence in the equestrian sector. The initiative was carried out thanks to the collaboration with the National Cavalry Association, which contributed to the promotion of Italian tradition and expertise related to the world of horses. During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister and ...