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…
USMC Scout/Snipers, Lightning Bolts and Nazi Symbols, Part 2
One day “H” and then Sergeant Nathan Hunt (my replacement instructor) began to toy with ideas and drawings of an alternate symbol to the already controversial Nazi SS lightning bolts…
USMC Scout/Snipers, Lightning Bolts and Nazi Symbols, Part 1
Most units within the Special Operations Community have an informal symbol that guys either get tattooed or wear on some form of clothing. SEAL’s for example, have a frog symbol,…
No Time To Die — Drink a Toast to 007
It has been said that nothing defines the gentleman more than his signature drink. Few drinks exude the elegance and sophistication of the martini. And nothing defines the most elegant…
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…
A review of the book: “From the Cold War to Isil: One Marine’s Journey”
Written by: Brigadier General. Jason Q. Bohm, USMC Naval Institute Press I strongly recommend you start the new year by putting “From the Cold War to ISIL: One Marine’s Journey”…
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Middle East 101 – A Beginner’s Guide for Deployers, Travelers and Concerned Citizens
Whenever I see 101 in the title of a book or college course, I assume that the content to be covered is basic in nature. It would be a mistake…
The Shemagh: How to select and use it
Our neighbor Stan was a survivalist a gun nut and an excellent shot. He competed in numerous shooting challenges. My older brother and I loved to go over and see…