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On This Day in History, November 4, 1862

Posted on 4 November 2024 by The Tactical Hermit

Built over 150 years ago, the first machine gun is still influential   American inventor Richard Jordan Gatling patents the hand-cranked Gatling machine gun in Indianapolis.   “It occurred to me that if I could invent a machine gun which could by its rapidity of fire, enable one man to do as much battle duty…

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Ted K

Posted on 24 September 202324 September 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Ted Kaczynski and the Paradox of the Postwar Predicament There is a TON of information out there on Ted K, most of it pure propaganda created to support a narrative.  I advise you to filter it accordingly. Ask yourself why it is that modern day day Dissidents who question the motives and agenda of Technology…

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Dystopianism Becoming Painfully Accurate

Posted on 12 February 2023 by The Tactical Hermit
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Know Your Weapons: The Lewes Bomb

Posted on 1 November 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

WHO DARES WINS with a Lewes Bomb! BBC is currently running a Six episode series titled SAS Rogue Heroes based on the book by Ben MacIntyre. I have only watched half of it so far but from what I have seen I like it.  

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Know Your WW2 Firearms: STG-44 vs M1 Carbine

Posted on 14 August 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

AMERICA’S M1 CARBINE VS. THE GERMAN STG-44   Well done comparison article on the history of two of the most innovative weapons of World War II.  

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Know Your Naval History: Dinosaurs of the Deep Blue Sea

Posted on 29 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

Dinosaurs of the Deep Blue Sea   Thought provoking essay on the current state of American Naval Technology, Strategy and Readiness. Though some might argue it is a bit dated compared to other WW3 novels,  I still say Ghost Fleet is one of the most realistic novels at a plausible WW3 scenario.  

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Know Your Weapons: The MP-40 Submachine Gun

Posted on 17 July 2022 by The Tactical Hermit

MP-40 SUBMACHINE GUN: CHAOS ON AN INDUSTRIAL SCALE   One of the most recognizeable SMG’s of the 20th Century, the MP-40 stands alone. While you are on the subject, check out Submachine Guns of World War Two.  

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The German Art of Bunker Building – WW2 Special

Posted on 9 April 2022 by The Tactical Hermit
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Know Your Weapons: Making M14’s and ICBM’s

Posted on 29 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

Making M14s and ICBMs   Really interesting piece of firearms history! Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!  

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WW2 History: Brecourt Manor Artillery Explained

Posted on 26 June 2021 by The Tactical Hermit

At the HBO Band of Brothers 2019 Reunion in Normandy, Capt. Dale Dye (Who played Colonel Sink in the series and is also a Military Historian and Advisor) explains how basic Military Artillery works and how the German 105 Howitzers operated at Brecourt Manor on D-Day. Discussion begins at 2:25 To see an excellent overview…

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