<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Jim T. Broumley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Broumley is the author of the nonfiction book The Boldest Plan is the Best and the Jack Bell WWII Novels. Follow his blogs and YouTube videos here]]></description><link>https://www.jimbroumley.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:13:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rovinghistorian.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Short History of Army Aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A History of Army Aviation from the Wright brothers to unmanned drones. Dive into the history through archival photos and video that show that Army Aviation has been taking to the air since the days of the observation balloon. Today, with the advent of cutting edge rotary wing aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems, (drones), Army Aviation stands on the threshold of a new age more mission-capable than ever.  ]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/a-short-history-of-army-aviation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ced2352a4608ae001d8ba3</guid><category><![CDATA[Tools of War]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War I]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:03:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9WbXekolN8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 1st Armored Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1st Armored Division, nicknamed "Old Ironsides," is the oldest and most recognizable armor division in the United States Army. It was the first tank unit to see combat in World War II. Old Ironsides is still serving America as part of III Corps, stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. This is a short history of the 1st Armored Division.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-1st-armored-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9ff6a48ed77c778246f69</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_0f38c45023ea415781a9e0b53385efd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of Riverine Forces in the Vietnam War]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brown water navy or riverine force, refers to maritime forces specific to operations within inland waterways, including rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Today, it broadly encompasses small patrol boats and gunboats deployed in coastal areas and on rivers, supported by larger motherships. While riverine units remain an element of the modern U.S. Navy, the phrase "brown-water navy" is most associated with its significant operational role in the Vietnam War, securing the Mekong Delta.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-riverine-forces-in-vietnam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a216ec9d34acb7c43534c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO7S2K6wh6o" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 2nd Infantry Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the 1960s, the 2nd Infantry Division has been responsible for defending South Korea against potential invasion from North Korea. This is the History of the 2nd Infantry Division - the Warrior Division. ]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-2nd-infantry-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e5bd831ffa9c24362bcf7</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War I]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:07:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_55c3054abcd74a369ced5caf158631b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Brief History of the 11th Light Infantry Brigade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11th Infantry Brigade has a varied but significant history. They are best known for their service as a light infantry brigade in the Vietnam War, serving as part of the 23rd Infantry Division, the Americal. This is the History of the 11th Light Infantry Brigade.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/a-brief-history-of-the-11th-light-infantry-brigade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973de31befaa1002191fa56</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War I]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:10:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_7145c93a809f40c1b437604f9d17de3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 3rd Armored Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 3d Armored Division was a heavy mechanized division of the United States Army that served in World War Two, the Cold War defense of Western Europe, and the Persian Gulf War. This is a short history of the Spearhead Division, the 3rd Armored Division.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-3rd-armored-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973d5c0b5920f4029e9508e</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_85df18afbbcd4b9e88489623194f0df7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2nd Cavalry can trace its lineage back to the early part of the 19th century. They’ve been named Dragoons, Armored Cavalry, and Stryker Cavalry. Despite the name changes, the Regiment has the distinction of being the longest continuously serving mounted unit in the United States Army.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/historyofthe2ndcavalryregiment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69617c6b41b846e43e7e3a3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War I]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:32:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_cf6c181b0fc4492fb8e01b963913e6c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 1st Aviation Brigade During the Vietnam War]]></title><description><![CDATA[History of the 1st Aviation Brigade in Vietnam.  The Brigade served in Vietnam from May 1966 until March 1973. At its peak strength, the 1st Aviation Brigade had over 4,000 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and approximately 24,000 soldiers assigned.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-1st-aviation-brigade-during-the-vietnam-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931fa11644b95bce4b6c209</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:40:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_743b714098e24a839302d49234e786ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A History of the 82nd Airborne During the Vietnam and the Cold War]]></title><description><![CDATA[A history behind the patch of the 82nd Airborne from World War I through current day, featuring a video from the Roving Historian of the 82nd Airborne Division during Vietnam and the Cold war.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/a-history-of-the-82nd-airborne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931f1a8644b95bce4b6af22</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War I]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:09:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_19d29f39a5b1494eb2c36709dbd9cc14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A History of the 5th Infantry Division in Vietnam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5th Infantry Division is currently inactive. But the Red Diamond has a superior combat record from the First World War, World War II, Vietnam, and Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama. This blog is a short history of the 5th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War and includes a video by the Roving Historian, Jim Broumley featuring archival footage and photos of the Red Devils in Vietnam.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/a-history-of-the-5th-infantry-division-in-vietnam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69165aa298ab608cbd1528dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:57:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_49d7dfe947964c888638e22fd148400a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 3rd Marine Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[A summary history of the USMC's 3rd Marine Division including a video of their time in the Vietnam War. Archival video illustrates the story of the "Fighting Third," the 3rdMarDiv's combat chronicle during the Vietnam conflict. Includes footage from Khe Sanh and Con Thien, as well as their origin story and early history.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-3rd-marine-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68faa55d219f4400d3367f7a</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:47:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_4207a58824344a999cc8edbdaba35d32~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 101st Airborne Division - Screaming Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 1974, the 101st Airborne Division has been the United States Army's "Air Assault" Division. The Division is capable of lifting, by helicopter, a 4,000-soldier combined arms force up to 150 kilometers behind enemy lines in one lift. Having approximately 281 helicopters, including three battalions of Apache attack helicopters, makes the "Screaming Eagles" the most versatile fighting unit in the Army.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-101st-airborne-division-screaming-eagles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f1640960ceb7e0d100a848</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:22:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_5c4f0a1212ba4d4d85eeb530547eaed7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 25th Infantry Division - Tropic Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The History of the 25th Infantry Division - Tropic Lightning. From its inception as the Hawaiian Division in 1921, through WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Global War on Terror - GWOT.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/historyofthe25thinfantrydivision-tropiclightning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e8105500a35df39f3ada02</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:18:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_728906592247411a9888b25e22a5999e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 23rd Infantry Division - Americal]]></title><description><![CDATA[From it's early days in World War II, through Panama Canal, and into the Vietnam War. Blog post includes archival footage and photos along with in-depth coverage from historian Jim Broumley.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-23rd-infantry-division-americal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e7f16d4bab99a0463a3a61</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:47:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_d984eddb35294308b24a1fef51fe3484~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of The 9th Infantry Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army is nicknamed the "Old Reliables." It was created during World War I as the 9th Division, but it was never deployed overseas. The division proved to be an important asset during World War II, Vietnam, and the Cold War.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-9th-infantry-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c339cd375b48ad52e6d4e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_8a5eb33f6b0a46b19fdd8185d99652eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Short History of the 187th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soldiers of the 187th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) have the distinction of belonging to the only airborne regiment that has served in every conflict since the inception of American airborne forces. During their time in the Korean War, the Rakkasans were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and two Korean Presidential Citations, as well as earning five more Battle Streamers for their flag. Three soldiers from the 187 were awarded the Medal of Honor.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/a-short-history-of-the-187th-infantry-regiment-airborne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bb21189a55cde619282582</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:02:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_850ad52690ee454989811d5cea101986~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 1st Cavalry Division]]></title><description><![CDATA[History of the 1st Cavalry Division from 1833 to present. View photos and video footage of the 1st Cavalry Division during WWII, including images of the unit during horse-mounted expeditions into Mexican territory.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-1st-cavalry-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a77f11ca1967f8dc616a50</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cold War]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:01:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_674575e15b62496993de4ea4d3ec77dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History of the 1st Infantry Division - The Big Red One]]></title><description><![CDATA[The history of the 1st Infantry Division, nicknamed "The Fighting First" or "The Big Red One" after its distinctive shoulder patch, is one of the richest in the United States Army.  They have provided continuous service to the country since their organization in 1917. ]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/history-of-the-1st-infantry-division-the-big-red-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689e1d4142de65ddee1f3f9f</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War I]]></category><category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_110d095e044f4a40a6a82273603fee4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Short History of the 173rd Airborne Brigade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (BCT) is a parachute infantry brigade of the United States Army, with its home base in Vicenza, Italy. The "Sky Soldiers" are the United States European Command's conventional airborne strategic response force for Europe. With a rich history dating back to 1917, the 173rd Airborne veterans can hold their heads high, proud of the time spent serving in one of the best units of the United States Army.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/a-short-history-of-the-173rd-airborne-brigade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6894fbf1e597530529f51446</guid><category><![CDATA[Military Unit Histories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category><category><![CDATA[World War II]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category><category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:37:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_43d2bf6f5ea24474af56eb0bdd2efdf7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_150,h_150,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit to Fort Spokane - One of the last frontier forts built in the West]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 1860s and 70s, more and more settlers entered the Inland Northwest. Conflicts between those settlers and Native American tribes at times turned violent. Most notably the Nez Perce War (1877) and the Bannock War (1878) were fought over the forced resettlement of those tribes. In this area of Washington, the Spokane and Colville reservations were created north of the Spokane River. Fear of the tribes leaving the reservation caused the local people to call for a permanent military presence.]]></description><link>https://www.rovinghistorian.com/post/visit-to-fort-spokane-one-of-the-last-frontier-forts-built-in-the-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68546313179fee421c267d24</guid><category><![CDATA[Historic Site Visits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doing History]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/757a36_12405d26c31d4a91b6cad620dcc7f7f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jim Broumley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>