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…
Today in Animal History: Winter Mountain Warfare Training
When I checked into 1/7 in January of 2001, they were preparing to go to winter mountain warfare training at Bridgeport California. The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC)…
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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…
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…