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Death Rays and Defiants: RAF Technology in the 1930s
Dr. David Zimmerman – RUSI-VI Luncheon 9 April 2025 Dr David Zimmerman presented his book entitled Death Rays and Defiants: RAF Technology in the 1930s … Technology is not always the answer, sometimes it is misleading, other times it fails … Continue reading
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 1 – First Quarter 2025 (February 2025)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 1 – First Quarter 2025 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 4 – Fourth Quarter 2024 (December 2024)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 4 – Fourth Quarter 2024 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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Is the King of Battle, the Main Battle Tank, Obsolete?
Colonel (Retired) Chuck Oliviero This presentation was made to the RUSI-VI Luncheon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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First, Shoot All the Officers
Dr. Bill Stewart Our October 9, 2024 speaker was Dr. Bill Stewart with his talk entitled “First, Shoot All the Officers.” Dr. Stewart brings an analytical eye to examine the success and failure of senior Canadian Army officers in the … Continue reading
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Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic
Rear Admiral (Retired) Nigel Greenwood – 13 Sep 24 Our 13 November speaker was Rear Adm (Ret’d) Nigel Greenwood talking about Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic. Nigel has just returned from his latest voyage to the Arctic … Continue reading
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The Second Palestinian Intifada 2000-2006
Colonel (Retired) Ross Fetterly Colonel Ross Fetterly presented some background on, and his personal experience in the region during, the Second Palestinian Intifada. This presentation was made at the RUSI-VI luncheon on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 3 – Third Quarter 2024 (September 2024)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 3 – Third Quarter 2024 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 2 – Second Quarter 2024 (June 2024)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 2 – Second Quarter 2024 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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The Forgotten General: The Life of Sir Percy Lake
Presented by Major (Retired) Scott Usborne At the 8 May, 2024 RUSI-VI luncheon, Scott Usborne, President of RUSI-VI presented his talk entitled The Forgotten General: The Life of Sir Percy Lake. Sir Percy was a Lieutenant-General when he retired to … Continue reading
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