The Swamp Fox – Inside Francis Marion’s Guerrilla War Against the British Redcoats One of the most enlightening studies of early Guerilla Warfare tactics was my study of Francis Marion and Rogers Rangers during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Study Up.
Category: Know your History
Death Knell of the Anglo-Saxons?
Death Knell of the Anglo-Saxons? “As you know, the moral underpinnings of our military have been destroyed. [First] there came the removal of the policy of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ then the forced integration of transgendered people, and now they want women brought to the tip of the spear.” -Adm. James “Ace” Lyons –…
Know Your WW1 History: April 25, 1915 – WWI Allied Troops Land in Gallipoli
April 25, 1915 – WWI Allied Troops Land in Gallipoli Excellent overview of the Gallipoli campaign debacle. It is important to note that some historians have attempted to lay the blame of this military tragedy solely at Winston Churchill’s feet (who at the time was the Lord of the Admiralty) but this is not…
Revisiting the Yeakey Murder in Light of Re-Written History
Stand Up to the Rising of the Tide.
Know Your WW2 History: Soviet Drone Tanks
These are the Soviet drone tanks of World War II “Teletanks” were a technological marvel for their time but practicality in war eventually demanded resources go toward building real T-26’s and eventually the Soviet workhorse tank of WW2, the T-34. This History of Soviet Tanks in World War Two is a fascinating one. Stay…
Know Your History: Coal Miner’s Revolt, The Battle of Blair Mountain
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!
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!
Operation Kutuzov
Know Your WW2 History.
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!
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…