I remember reading Congo Mercenary while deployed many moons back. This guy was the stuff of legend.
Tag: Military History
Low-Tech to No-Tech is The Way
Analog all the way! Paper don’t need batteries.
Know Your Rifles: The “Krag” aka Springfield Model 1892 Infantry Rifle
Story of the Krag: The Springfield Model 1892 Infantry Rifle The formal appellation Springfield Model 1892-1899 describes the several subvariants of the Krag-Jorgensen bolt-action repeating rifle developed in the late 19th century. U.S. troops affectionately referred to the weapon as a “Krag.” The rifle was actually a collaborative effort of Norwegian gun designers Ole Herman…
Why Russian Tanks Explode When Hit
Opinion: What are prototactics?
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Diversity Watch
Diversity Watch Successful societies become bloated. It is not that they become weak, but that so many weak people appear that a market for delusion is created. Their wealth is not the cause of their problems, but it allows the weak to survive and prosper, just like technology does. In other words, we see…
Happy 247th Birthday USMC!
Iwo Jima survivor celebrates Marine Corps 247th birthday Although I hang my head in utter shame at the current state of the USMC and it’s lack of REAL Leadership, I pray that God will raise up leaders with the same fire in their bellies and steel in their spines as Generals Chesty Puller and…
The Rifleman’s Creed; Warrior Ethos
Maneuver Warfare
Maneuver Warfare Worthwhile article that dovetails WW2 Military History with the current events in Ukraine. Highly Recommend you download this book to a flash drive and keep for future reference.
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…