Badass paratrooper or war criminal? It’s no secret this blog is a big fan of Ronald Spiers of Band of Brothers fame. I did a couple of pieces on him including When Men Were Men and All War Depends Upon It. This article is one of the most in-depth I have come across on…
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The Texas Bad Ass Files: Cicero Rufus Perry aka “Old Rufe”
H/T Wynn Also known as “Old Rufe,” Cicero Rufus Perry was born in Alabama in 1822. At the age of 11, he moved with his family to Texas, where he would later go on to become a famed Texas Ranger. As history goes, Perry played a role in the siege of Bexar. Following…
The Bad Ass Files: Sir John Chandos
The Amazing True Story of Sir John Chandos I am a sucker for any kind of medieval warfare history. If you ever want to watch a movie that captures the utter brutality of warfare during this period check out The King.
Bad-Ass Files: Man Up or Get Eaten!
Ex-NFL player tracks and kills Mountain Lion terrorizing Colorado community Another stark reminder nobody is coming to save you so MAN UP or become a Mountain Lion turd.
When Men Were Men: Capt. Ronald Speirs, US Army
Captain Ron Speirs, US Army In the morally bankrupt/no testsosterone/limp dick times we live in it is important to remind ourselves that once upon a time there were REAL Men that populated the ranks of our Military. Captain Ronald Spiers is one of my personal favorites of the Band of Brothers Series. The Foy…
Bad Ass Files: Aimo Koivunen
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The Amazing Story of Colonel Percy Fawcett
What the Hell Happened to the Man Who Mapped the Amazon? Since I was a kid I have had a fascination with Explorers. In partcular, Explorers of the Amazon. As a writer people like Colonel Percy Fawcett whose life seems to blend myth and reality has always been a driving inspiration for me. If…
Bad-Ass Files: Remembering SAS Legend John McAleese
John McAleese’s story is one of a true modern day Spartan. The man was an absolute beast when it came to early Counter-Terrorism Operations. John’s life continues to inspire millions. The character of “Captain Price” in the Call of Duty Video Game Franchise is based looely on his life and exploits.
When Men Were Men: Tom Crean
Tom Crean Tom Crean was a gigantic Irish farmboy that was built like a concrete machine gun bunker, and whose primary talents generally involved his ability to drink, fight, and carry insanely heavy objects over ridiculously long distances without complaining too much about it. He enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of…
Bad Ass Files: Chesty Puller, USMC Gunslinger
CONSUMMATE MARINE CHESTY PULLER, .45 IN HAND! Really well done mini-bio of one of my personal heroes. Semper Fi Chesty!