armed forces

Presents a collection of last letters and photographs from American soldiers who were killed in Iraq while fighting the war on terrorism.

Describes the M113 armored personnel carrier, discussing its versatility, the needs it was designed to meet, and improvements made to the vehicle over the years.

Discusses how the government of Australia worked to support Indonesia's occupation of East Timor, exposing policies that supported the Indonesian military regime and prevented a ballot of independence before the pressure of activists and the public forced the Howard government to send a peacekeeping force to reluctantly help East Timor.

Traces the history of the Medal of Honor and profiles the first six soldiers who earned it during the United States conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Explains how electronic combat is changing ground, air, and naval warfare as well as peacetime conflicts and the secret world of espionage.