On January 12, the spokesman of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced the resignation of Brig. Gen. Eli Ben-Meiras head of the Research Division due to differences of opinion with the chief of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi. According to several prominent Israeli media channels, the dispute revolved around disagreement on…
Crusader Corner: How ISIS Gets it’s Bombs
Nearby farming and mining mean easy access to explosive components Islamic State builds its improvised explosive devices using components from 51 different companies in 20 countries. That’s the startling conclusion of a new report from Conflict Armament Research. “These findings support growing international awareness that [Islamic State] forces in Iraq and Syria are very…
History of Weapons: The Hill H15 Sub-Machine Gun was Ahead of it’s Time
Today’s FN P90 drew inspiration from John Hill’s obscure weapon Developed by engineer and inventor John Hill, the Hill H15 submachine gun was decades ahead of its time. The H15 inspired the successful FN P90 but the Hill gun itself faded into obscurity. Hill began developing the idea for his futuristic-looking gun in the…
Counter-Terrorism 101: Are Drones a Possible Terrorist Weapon to Take Down Commercial Airliners?
I know I am nothing but a lowly civilian and not a Aeronautical Engineer or anything, but I can tell you within reason that if a medium sized to large Drone was flown into the Engine Intake of a 747 Commercial Airliner it would disable the engine without a doubt. Multiply that Attack times Four…
Crusader Corner: Meet “The Soldiers of Odin”, A European Anti-Immigration Vigilante Group
Groups like this have been around for some time in Europe since this whole muslim invasion began. Of course the liberal media and governments have tried to suppress them, but a Man has a right to do what he has to do to protect his family and Community. America should take a cue from groups…
Military History: The Most ‘Interesting’ War Tactics of All Time According to Ask Reddit
A recent Ask Reddit thread sought to explore the greatest war tactic ever performed. The history books are full of examples of unconventional and surprise military tactics. A recent Reddit thread entitled “What was the most interesting war tactic ever performed in history?” was full of unbelievable stories, so naturally, we wanted to share a…
Happy 180th Anniversary of Texas Independence!
Today is A GREAT Day! This day, 180 years ago in 1836 Texas broke away from Mexico to become it’s OWN Republic. In a time of Gross Federal Despotism, it is important to not only Remember Texas’ Sovereign State Heritage, but also teach our Children of its importance as well. TEXAS DECLARATION OF…
Espionage Files: Time for a New CIA?
By John Sipher of the Cipher Brief Across the Central Intelligence Agency lobby from the iconic stars memorializing officers killed in the line of duty is a less well-known memorial. It is an understated relief in honor of those foreign spies who risked and lost their lives to provide secret information to the United States. …
Another Reason to Be Armed: Property Mgr. Shoots Burglar Dead in Las Vegas
Somewhere, everyday in the USA, 2100+ people use a gun for self defense, to stop a crime or save the lives of themselves or their family. “We believe that the American public deserve to understand that on the average, guns save 2,191 lives and are used to thwart crimes every day,” says Alan Gottlieb of…
Military History: Beating the “Bloody Flux” and How Sir John Pringle Waged War on Dysentery
“Sanitation standards in the 18th Century were almost non-existent. Soldiers were in the habit of relieving themselves wherever they wished, including outside their own tents, turning encampments into mucky breeding grounds for dysentery.” 18TH CENTURY MILITARY camps were hotbeds for communicable diseases. Often, more soldiers on campaign died from illness than were ever felled in battle. Interestingly enough, the…