Via DTI “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a Proverb! Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, ‘Press On!’ has solved,…
Tag: Military History
US Marine MIA for More Than 70 Years on Tarawa Atoll Returned to Home Town from Pacific Atoll
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The Bad Ass Files: The OverMountain Men
The Overmountain Men If there was ever an inspirational story that was needed for this specific time in history it is this one! Sometimes I think our Continental and Confederate forefathers are looking down on us yelling “You can start shooting Anytime you know!” I absolutely love the Footnote! Side note: One of…
The Bad Ass Files: Helge Meyer and the Ghost Camaro
Helge Meyer and the Ghost Camaro Hard to believe I had never heard of this guy but isn’t that how it is with all TRUE HEROES? They are not in it for attention. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!
Know Your WW1 Weapons: The Great British Machine Gun Controversy
The 5cm Granatwerfer 36
Know Your Obscure WW2 Weapons:
Ordnance P-38 Lightning
I remember reading Fork Tailed Devil as a kid and after that building every P-38 model I could find and reading every book.
Know Your Military History: Intimate Enemies
Intimate Enemies (L’ennemi intime) 2007 A French Film with english sub-titles, this movie tracks a French Army Platoon in 1959 during the Algerian War of Independence, which in terms of studying Guerilla Warfare is a red letter date event. When studying how Guerilla Warfare has changed, one of the re-occurring themes you will come across again…
Lessons from Military History: The Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington – How a Little-Known Frontier Clash Altered the Course of the Revolutionary War Never underestimate the importance of small engagements. Stay Alert, Armed and Dangerous!