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Malacca Strait

Two thousand years of history in the Malacca Strait, told by the ships that passed through.

Recent Posts:

Whose was the fastest fighter jet?

A race between fighters pushing Mach 2
Mirage III vs Lightning F6
Tengah, Singapore to Butterworth, Malaysia
Royal Airforce vs. Royal Australian Airforce

A week in Malta

A short break in Malta in early spring!! Something for everyone, but especially for a fortification enthusiast.

The Sulu Sultanate invades Malaysia 2013

A short history of the Sulu Sultanate and its 500 year history of defiance and conflict.

WWII’s Diplomat Exchanges

What happens to the diplomats when a war starts?