The History of the LAPD SWAT team
Close Quarters Battle (CQB) tactics are a vital component of modern warfare and law enforcement operations. The roots of these tactics can be traced back to the intense combat environments…
Adam-12 Last of the Righteous Cop TV shows
I’ve taken to watching Adam-12 in the late evenings when my wife and I gather on the sofa before bedtime. She uses cop shows to fall asleep. I get to…
Absinthe and the Military A Spirited Connection
Absinthe, a potent and mysterious green liquor with a rich history, has long been associated with the military. Known for its high alcohol content and the legendary “green fairy,” absinthe…
Movie Review Zulu (1964)
“Zulu,” directed by Cy Endfield and starring Michael Caine, is a gripping and powerful historical drama that brings to life the remarkable events of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift during…
Camp X: The Secret History of Canada’s WW2 Spy School
Trainees at Camp X. Camp X was a secret training school and radio communications center that operated in Canada during the Second World War. It was located on the northwestern…
Duško Popov: The Real Life James Bond
Duško Popov was a Yugoslav double agent who worked for both the British and the German intelligence during World War II. He is widely regarded as one of the most…
The Real Ninja: Debunking the Myths of Japan’s Covert Warriors – Part 2
The Hollywood Ninja Myth One of the most common stereotypes in Hollywood movies is the portrayal of ninjas as stealthy assassins who wear black outfits and use exotic weapons. However,…
Finding Meaning in the Morning Coffee Ritual
In our fast-paced, modern lives, it’s easy to overlook the significance of rituals. These seemingly mundane routines, however, play a vital role in our well-being, offering us a sense of…
The Real Ninja: Debunking the Myths of Japan’s Covert Warriors – Part 1
Ninja, also known as shinobi, were covert agents or mercenaries in feudal Japan who specialized in espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination and guerrilla warfare. They were often hired by daimyo (feudal…
13 Military Movies about Vietnam, Crime and Drugs
The Vietnam War and the French Indochina War were not only battles fought on the military front but also fertile ground for the growth of organized crime in Saigon. These…