Cold War #268 – The CIA and Tibet (Tibet Part I)
We all know that Tibet and China have a history, and that the U.S.A. is always in the middle of it. But you may not know that The United States recognizes Tibet to be part of the People’s Republic of China or that the UK and the U.S.A. have spent over a century trying...
Cold War #267 – Coup De Grace Of The Coup D’etat (Operation Ajax part XXV)
The CIA’s second attempt at a coup succeeds. Mossadegh is driven into hiding and General Zahedi declares himself the new leader of the country. The CIA celebrates wth champagne. There something secret here that only members can see. Probably an audio player or...
Cold War #266 – The First Attempt (Operation Ajax part XXIV)
It’s the middle of 1953, and the CIA is ready to execute their coup against the democratically elected government of Iran. The plan? Spend a bucket load of money hiring thugs to cause riots in the streets. Blame it on Mossadegh and then bribe a corrupt member of...
Cold War #265 – The CIA Green Light (Operation Ajax part XXIII)
In early 1953, Churchill initiated a plan with the CIA to overthrow Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh, involving key figures like General Sahedi and the Rashidian brothers. Aided by disinformation campaigns, the Shah fled Iran, stirring public outcry. Despite initial...
Vitellius needs to decide what to do with Otho's old troops in Italy, many of whom still regarded their defeat as one of treachery. And now that the game was really just about anyone being able to create an emperor, there were numerous candidates still available. He also gets a tour of the battlefield outside Cremona, "a hideous and terrible sight." Forty days had elapsed since the battle and there were remains of horses and humans laying unburied everywhere. Vitellius eventually arrived in Rome in June. He had already been Emperor for three months. Little does he know, he is a third of his way through his reign. ![]()
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Vitellius #3 - A Hideous Sight - Life Of The Caesars
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The Praetorians push for a fast campaign because they didn't want to spend any more time away from the comforts of Rome than necessary. Unfortunately, in letting them drive the strategy, Otho sealed h...Popular Posts
