“When the United States entered the war, the European Theater was deemed priority one — only a small number of B-17s were allocated to the Pacific.” MOST KNOW ABOUT the swarms of B-17s the U.S. Army Air Force flew against the Third Reich in World War Two. But Flying Fortresses also fought in…
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The Bad-Ass Files: Simo Hayha
In the winter of 1939, the Soviet Union was dicks. Russian Premier Josef Stalin thought it would be really fucking hilarious if he all of a sudden sent like two million of his dudes over to nearby Finland to start kicking everyone’s asses and seizing whatever land he could get his borsch-covered hands on, while…
Cartel Corner #65: Cartel Firefight Near TX Border Kills 10
REYNOSA, Tamaulipas — The residents of this border city had a rude awakening as cartel gunmen and authorities clashed in a fierce gun battles for more than three hours that left at least 10 dead. Rumors among residents point to the capture of a commander within the Gulf Cartel. The violence began shortly after 5:17…
Man Toys: A Slingshot Gun That Shoots Spinning Knives? Sure Why Not
Our favorite mad German scientist Joerg Sprave has experimented with all kinds of unconventional guns that shoot sharp things. He’s built a catapult for axes, a Nerf gun that shoots scalpels, and a pump-action gun that fires throwing knives. His latest build takes that last project to its absurd extreme; this slingshot rifle shoots spinning…
Military Weapons From the Past: This Gun Was Colt’s Attempt to Replace the Iconic M1911
The M1971 lost out to Beretta’s Model 92 In 1971 Colt unveiled a new modern service pistol, one that the company believed was the natural successor to the venerable Colt M1911/A1. At first glance, the Model 1971 looks very similar to the 1911. However, the new pistol incorporates some major changes. Developed by the Research…
World War Two History: WW2 Vets Aim to Relive History as PT Boat Restoration Nears Completion
Very Cool. I love to see stuff like this! Wish I could have lended a hand! That is one mean PT Boat!-SF It was a run-in with the enemy that was too close for comfort, and more than 70 years later, the details remain vivid in the mind of a Navy veteran who served aboard…
Biden Again Proves He has No Clue When it Comes to Israel, the “Palestinians” and Iran
As many of my loyal subscribers know, I typically stay out of the Carnival of Politics, but when it comes to Israel, I cannot hold my tongue. I am sorry, but Joe Biden is the biggest TOOL I think that exist. In what the author calls “Another Round of Ceremonial MAKE-BELIEVE THEATER in the Middle…
The Russian Corner: Russias New T-14 Armata Tank in Production
I am sure the Baltic States are just overjoyed to hear this. As soon as they get their Air Defenses up, Russia hits them with a New and Improved Ground Weapon threat. And People say we are not in another Cold War? Ha! -SF Russia’s T-14 main battle tank—which is part of the Armata family…
Crusader Corner: Two Attacks and Two Terror Trends
Bottom Line Up Front: • On March 13, a car bomb detonated in Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 27 people in the third such attack in months • On the same day, an attack claimed by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb on several beachside resorts in Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast, left between 16-22 people dead • The attacks…
Bomb Sniffing Dog Discovers Two Hellfire Missiles Bound for Portland
With a name like “Air Serbia’, it has to be trustworthy, Right? Right?? -SF BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s authorities are investigating reports that a cargo package bound for Portland contained two missiles with explosive warheads on a passenger flight from Lebanon. N1 television said the package with two guided armor-piercing missiles was discovered Saturday by…