Coal Miners Revolt: The Battle of Blair Mountain One of the greatest examples in the 20th century of how a well armed and willing populace can hold their own against a well organized larger armed force. Take Notes and Prepare Accordingly. History is circling around yet again. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Category: Historical Study
Know Your History: The Navy Jack Flag
Navy Jack Flag: History of the First Navy Jack and The Ultimate Symbol of Freedom From the good folks over at Ammo.com and Libertas Bella. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Guerrilla Logistics
For someone looking for a role in the resistance auxiliary they might consider logistics. Undoubtedly logistics will be the difference between victory and failure of any guerrilla campaign. For supporters of the movement not able to physically fight, participation in the logistical chain would fulfill a vital and necessary role. What would be some the… Guerrilla…
Know Your WW2 History: The Churchill Club
Churchill Club: The 8 Teens Who Sabotaged the Nazis in WWII An amazing chapter in WW2 Resistance Fighters. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Guerrillas in the Mist: A look back at an obscure classic
Glancing over the bookshelf there’s a number of old books that I’ve come back to over and over again through the years. Like all classics, you seem to read something new in them each time. Not necessary something you missed, but maybe things you’ve come to view another way. The wisdom that comes with age… Guerrillas…
Know Your History: Simo Hayha – The White Death
Simo Hayha – The White Death What has always amazed me about Hayha was the MASSIVE amount of kills he was able to rack up (505 confirmed) in such a short period of time (98 days) with a Mosin Nagant with IRON SIGHTS! For those of you that have shot a Mosin at any…
Historically Relevant Documentaries: The East German Stasi
Stasi – East Germany’s Secret Police With the direction of this government and it’s stooge “law enforcement” agencies sliding more and more toward big brother totalitarianism, this one hour documentary is definitely well worth your time. Know Your Enemy as you know yourself. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Feeling Like Alcibiades
I am re-reading Steven Pressfield’s excellent novel Tides of War and this quote at the very beginning of the book hit me like a fast ball between the eyes. Thousands of years and miles may have separated us, but I know exactly how General Alcibiades felt. “The worst enemies of Athens are not those…
Know Your History: Nazi Symbology
The Light Infantry Report
The Light Infantry Report Another great read from Raptor Two over at 4GWTimes aka The Patrol Base. Never discount the devastating effect a Guerilla Sniper can have on the enemy. Study Up and Train Hard! Spicy Times Ahead. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!