Washington Times – The new Iraqi navy, reformed only two years ago after its destruction during 12 years of war and sanctions, has begun conducting independent patrols as part of the multinational effort to protect Iraq’s offshore oil platforms and its ports of Umm Qasr and Khawr Al Zubayr.
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Daily Archives: June 29, 2005
History – We can't afford to forget Trafalgar
Daily Telegraph – John Keegan opines on the significance of Trafalgar to England.
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History – World armada recalls a day of victory and death at sea
The Times – Britain celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
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