The Life and Ship Models of Norman Ough
By Alistair Roach; Foreword by Philip Reed Overview Norman Ough is considered by many as simply the greatest ship modeler of the twentieth century and his exquisite drawings and meticulous…
George Plante’s Painting War, Combat Art in World War II Book Review
Naval historian and author Kathleen Broome Williams told the story of George Plante, a Scottish artist who volunteered as a radio operator in the British merchant fleet during World War…
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Book Review: 100 Deadly Skills COMBAT EDITION by Clint Emerson
100 Deadly Skills: COMBAT EDITION: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Crushing Your Enemy, Fighting for Your Life, and Embracing Your Inner Badass is New York Times best-selling author and former…
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A Look at Match Mentality
This was an incredibly helpful read. I’ve tried writing this review a few different ways but I want to be as straightforward as possible to convey how much of an…
Dazzle Disguise and Disruption in War and Art By James Taylor
Overview While it is a constant throughout history that conflict has inspired and engendered great art, it is a much rarer event for art to impact directly upon the vicissitudes…
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“Patton’s Way” a Review
George S. Patton is one of America’s most famous generals. His legacy is broad and deep greatly impacting military and popular American culture. That said, common understanding of the man…
The Terminal List Book Review
I first heard about Jack Carr’s political thriller series while listening to the Higher Line podcast. To be honest, I was a little skeptical when I saw the description for…
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Violence of Mind, Newest “Must Read” for the Self-Defense Practitioner
There are a several seminal or “Must Read” books in the self-defense industry. De Becker’s “The Gift of Fear”, Samenow’s “Inside the Criminal Mind” and Grossman’s more recently controversial “On…
How the Few Became the Proud
I reviewed How the Few Became the Proud, Crafting the Marine Corps Mystique, 1874-1918. I think I always took it for granted that Marines called themselves Marines with distinction since…
Churchill’s Phoney War
I grew up with an intense love for history, especially military history. History was always a strong point in school, and I can remember constantly being terrorized for my constant…