Canadians in Afghanistan

The Canadian newsite the National Post has info on Canada's effort in Afghanistan.

"Blackhawk Down" in Russia

A "Blackhawk Down" style scenario occured today in Russia as a Mi-24 Hind was shot down by Chechan rebels who proceded to ambush a Russian armored column. This increases tensions between Russia and Georgia, where the Chechans may have been based, and could result in Russia military action in Georgia.

ShamBattle and Little Wars

Frontberichten has information on two classic wargaming rule sets, ShamBattle and H.G. Wells' Little Wars.

Roly's Wargames Cabinet

Roly's Wargames Cabinet includes a lot of really nice photographs of Napoleonic and Seven Years War troops.

Al Qaeda Training Tape Assessment

The Strategy Page is running an interesting Military Assessement of the Al Qaeda Training Tapes.

Camouflage Uniforms of the World

Camouflage Uniforms of the World is a good modern uniform reference.

Afghanistan Resources

The History Department of West Point has a great Afghanistan Resource Home Page, including the PDFs of the widely-referenced books The Bear Went over the Mountain and the Other Side of the Mountain at Soviet-Afghan War Primary Sources.

Afghanistan and Middle East Satellite Imagery

Telemorphic, Inc. has low-resolution topographical data and high-resolution satellite imagery of Middle East and Afghanistan.

Modern Chinese Information

You can find interesting information on Chinese equipment and organization at Chinese Defense Today, PLA Information and Analysis Forum, and China Defense.com

Zulu Kraal References

Check out Zulu Culture and Traditions: the Umuzi (Kraal) for photos and details of Zulu kraal layout.

Modern Skirmish Wargaming

Earthquake's Skirmish Pages have been updated, including NVA and VC painting guides.

Navy SEALs in Afghanistan

http://www.specialoperations.com/ has a page devoted to SEAL actions in Operation: Enduring Freedom.