Category Archives: Libya

Libya – we’ve been there before…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Strikehold

If you’re like me, then the recent conflict in Libya has probably got you thinking about the war in the Western Desert during the Second World War. In my case, its also renewed my interest in finding out more about … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Strikehold

HMS CUMBERLAND’s Royal Navy and Royal Marine boarding teams carry out an assurance vist. HMS CUMBERLAND is now in direct support of CTF 152. © UK MOD CROWN COPYRIGHT 2010

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Royal Navy clears Libyan mine

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Strikehold

HMS Brocklesby, one of the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasures vessels, has destroyed a mine laid by pro-Gaddafi forces in the port of Misurata on the Libyan coast.Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi have made repeated attempts to close down the port … Continue reading →

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What’s really going on in Libya?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Strikehold

Only one way to really find out – read C.J. Chivers Blog.http://cjchivers.com/post/4776811390/guns-consequences-in-libya-ii

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