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About Historic-Battles
What is Historic-Battles?
Historic-Battles began as a one-man project by Stian A. Stokken
in June 2002. Stian had been searching for a good internet
discussion site on military history, but couldn't find one that
was suitable, so he decided to create one himself. As the site
grew, a need for extra moderators and eventually
co-administrators became a necessity. We now have several
individuals from all around the world acting as moderators and
administrators for this site and we have over 200 members.
How can I help
keep this site going?
If you like
this site and would like to see it continue to grow, there are
two ways you can help ensure that. One is to purchase
books through our Amazon Affiliate
Bookstore. We have a few recommendations, but you are
not limited to those selections. If you follow the Amazon
link and purchase any item through Amazon, we will get a small
commission. Another way you can help out is by a personal
donation via PayPal.
Historic-Battles Founder
Historic-Battles Administrators
Historic-Battles Moderators
Founder - Stian A. Stokken
Stian was born
in 1974 and lives in Norway. He studied
Philosophy and Literature at the University of
Bergen and also studied Economics at the University
of Bo. He now works as a bookseller in Bergen,
Norway. For two years Stian was the sole
administrator for Historic-Battles, but due to busy
schedules, he eventually had to have assistants.
Ultimately Stian gave ownership up to them, but
Stian is and will always be recognized as the
"father of Historic-Battles.com." He will
always be welcome and we look forward to a day when
he will be able to rejoin us on a regular basis.
Though the
site has expanded over time, the main focus is and
will remain the
discussion
forum, which is the main concept that Stian had
in mind when creating this entity.
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Craig (Salvage_sailor)
- Administrator
I
come from a long line of witnesses to history,
stretching from Bavaria, to Colonial America, to
Modern Day. I am also a 'Cold Warrior' who
served in the Atlantic & Pacific Fleets of the
US Navy. I was born & raised in California, and
after my military service, enjoyed a rewarding
career working with major corporations
throughout the USA and abroad. I currently live
in Hawaii and own a business which services
'certain government agencies' & corporations
throughout the Pacific region.
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Nick
(Case) - Administrator
I
live in Canberra, Australia, and studied
Economics and Political Science at the
Australian National University. I now work for
the Australian Government and spend an unhealthy
proportion of my salary on history books. My
areas of particular interest are the Pacific
Theatre of WW2 and military operations since the
end of the Cold War.
Nick was also the first member to join
Historic-Battles.
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Van (Mertox)
- Administrator
I was born in 1971 and live
in Mississippi, USA. I studied Fine Arts and
History, but dues to circumstances beyond my
control, never graduated. I currently work as a
Network Administrator, though deep down, my true
love is still history. I was in the U.S. Army
for a while and my wife is a former Marine. In a
fight, being the Marine she is, she usually
wins!
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Aktarian - Moderator
Born in 1978, university graduate-security
studies. I have interest in WW2 and post WW2
history, with emphasis on military history
and military technology. In my spare time I
assemble models. since I couldn't make a
decent Tyra Banks I switched to WW2 era
dioramas and figures. Other interests
include photography and reading history
books.
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Raul_V - Moderator
I grew up in South America, the first
history books my father bought for me were
about WWII, the first photo of a WWII
fighter I ever saw was one of the
"Spitfire." As I got older my interest in
history grew, of course. I moved to the USA
and Portland eight years ago, I got married
and went about working and going back to
college. I keep buying all the books I can,
the US offers so many opportunities to get
great books that I'm living in heaven.
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Brndirt1 - Moderator
I am a Montana boy, but only a third
generation American since my Grandparents
(with the exception of one Grandmother) were
all born in Norway and moved to America
after WW1. I was born in 1949 on the
Montana Hi-Line near the Canadian border I
have been a farmer/rancher at heart (if not
deed) all my life. I graduated from a small
high school in central Montana as senior
class president, and a member of the
National Honor Society in 1967. I then went
to college with a "partial" football
scholarship that fall, forfeited my
scholarship to enlist in the US Navy the
following year where I served four active
and two reserve before being honorably
discharged as a machinist mate second. My
wife and I married in 1970, I have two adult
sons (one ex-Navy, one still USMC).
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Imperator - Moderator
San Jose, California (by way of N.Y.C.)
My historical tastes run to the Military, my
specialties being; The Ancient era- Greece
through Constantinople and the 15th through
18th centuries….………
I am both, a former Marine and Soldier,
having served a total of 10 years.
I work in the Semi-Conductor Manufact.
Industry, have a wife; 2 children,
dog…...sans picket fence…
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Mihai - Moderator
Mihai Chirita is from Bucharest, Romania.
I liked history from general school, but
I realised very early that the career in
that domain is very limited. So I decided to
start a career in economics - the main
reason for historical events IMO. I
graduated the The Academy of Economic
Studies, Bucharest, in 1999 and right now I
am in the second semester of a 3 semester
master in business administration in the
same academy.
I like to study/look at history from the big
picture point of view and to understand WHY
things happend the way they did. I love
"what if" scenarios - if you can create a
credible one, that means that you understand
history.
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Rahul - Moderator
Rahul Reddy was born and raised in Michigan.
I'm currently studying at the University
of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. My interest
in history started with a fascination with
WW2 history when I was young and has grown
to encompass other historical periods. My
family is originally from India so the
history of that country interests me as
well.
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RRR - Moderator
Born and raised in Georgia, and like many a
southroner, was force fed civil war history.
Became interested in the Napoleonic Wars and
eventually gained an interest in the
European horse and musket wars prior to
Napoleon. Lately I haven't had as much time
to devote to military history... my interest
in history is diverse. I also enjoy cultural
historical topics, the evolution of
civilization, philosophical and religious
history, etc. I also dabble in reading
physics (Brian Greene, for instance),
astronomy, biology (Dawkins is a current
favorite) and other scientific fields that
happen to catch my eye. But I spend most of
my time with "literature", religion and
mythology.
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Tutam - Moderator
I've lived nearly all my life in Finland
(currently Helsinki), with the exception of
three years I lived in Italy as a child. I
study Social Anthropology at the University
of Helsinki. I'm mostly interested in
non-state societies and their history.
Regarding history my main interests are in
contemporary history and civil wars and
revolutionary movements. Photographs and
films are another topic I'm very much
intereted in. I've done civilian service,
since I didn't want to serve in the Finnish
Defence Forces for ethical reasons.
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Whiskey_Brother - Moderator
Whiskey Brother, or just Mike to my friends.
I was born in Los Angeles California near
the height of the Vietnam War, Mid-summer of
1970. I'm what you would call a
"Self-Educated" man, as most all of what I
know from History came from my own personal
study into the matter. Some of this interest
is because my family happens to have some
very interesting individuals who have had
some impact on the state of this Country.
My family has a long and distinguished
history on the North American Continent,
beginning in 1621, but I am very proud of
the fact that in 1776 my Ancestor Richard
Henry Lee signed the Declaration of
Independence,- being the second man to stand
up and call for independance from British
Rule. His Nephew, my Great, Great, Great,
Uncle, was General Robert E. Lee, who
happens to be one of my personal heroes
because of his devotion to Duty and Honor,
and I have always admired his fantastic
ability to command troops on the
battlefield, even when faced with what
seemed overwhelming odds.
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