missfolly:

American troops in Vladivostok, Russia, August 1918

‘The Allied intervention was a multi-national military expedition launched in 1918 during the Russian Civil War and World War I. The intervention involved almost a dozen nations and was conducted over vast expanse of territory. The initials goals were to rescue the Czechoslovak Legion, to secure supplies of munitions and armaments in Russian ports and possibly re-establish the Eastern front.

With the end of the war, the Allies, fearful of Bolshevism, openly intervened in the Russian Civil War giving support to the pro-tsarist, anti-Bolshevik White forces. However, opposition for ongoing campaign became widespread, due to a combination of a lack of public support and war weariness; divided objectives and a lack of an overarching strategy also hampered the effort. These factors, together with the evacuation of the Czechoslovak legion and the deteriorating situation compelled the Allies to withdraw from North Russia and Siberia in 1920. Although, the Japanese occupied parts of Siberia until 1922. With the end of allied support, the Red Army was able to inflict defeats on the remaining White government forces, leading to their eventual collapse. During the Allied Intervention, the presence of foreign troops was effectively used for patriotic propaganda by the Bolsheviks in their struggle to influence the Russian populace in winning the Civil War.’ (Source: Wikipedia)

mostlyjudson:

3dmarineaircraftwing:

The sun sets as UH-1Y Huey crews with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, the “Gunfighters,” fly across the flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1. The Gunfighters continued combat operations while celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/image/556551/gunfighters-celebrate-40-years#.T4Li7mBVODA#ixzz1rY7iDTJe

These are the Sights I am going to miss.

alightdreamer:

If ya last name aint Bond, yu aint shit