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…
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A story of getting ahead while staying alive – Once Upon a Time in France
Written by Fabien Nury; Drawn by Sylvain Vallee; Translated by Ivanka Hahnenberger; Once Upon a Time in France is a European graphic novel based on the true story of the…
Book Review: One Hundred Victories
Linda Robinson, in her book “One Hundred Victories: Special Ops and the Future of American Warfare” covers quite a bit about Village Stability Operations and the American counterinsurgency in Afghanistan…
Brian Lavery Wooden Warship Construction Book Review
Brian Lavery’s book is something that I truly enjoyed reading. I have gazed at the ship models on its pages over and over again since receiving it last month from…
LESSONS TO BE TAKEN FROM THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
“Unhappy it is though to reflect, that a Brother’s Sword has been sheathed in a Brother’s breast, and that, the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to…