A Very Unholy Night: A Soldier’s Christmas Sacrifice in Combat
On Christmas night in 2010, in Iraq our base came under heavy attack from insurgents who launched 92 rockets, reportedly of Iranian origin dating back to the 1970s.
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Quick Hits On Syria – A Primer
While pictures out of Syria show people celebrating the removal of Assad, I’ll provide some key points about the factions, possible strategic consequences, and a few words of caution.
What! Is Bill Kristol Running Our Foreign Policy?
There was a no-win question asked on the fourth-grade playground at Mt Sterling Elementary School when I attended, back in the days of quill pens and inkwells: If you were up to your neck in [insert vulgar term for feces here], and someone threw a bucket of [insert slang term for urine here] at your …
King Leonidas of Sparta: The Warrior King Who Defied an Empire
King Leonidas of Sparta, born around 540 BC, became one of the most legendary figures in Greek history through his leadership at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC.
Compared to Neocons, Trump is the Adult in the Room
Unlike Trump, Neocons are like petulant little children playing with matches, holding the flames up to a fuse attached to a nuclear weapon.
Pakistan: Capabilities and Potential Threat in a Prolonged Middle East Conflict
As regional tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, particularly with the ongoing conflict between Israel and its neighboring territories, the geopolitical landscape could shift in ways that elevate the role of countries like Pakistan.
Comparing the Intelligence of U.S., Russian, and Chinese Soldiers: A Study of Military Training, Education, and Technological Proficiency
When comparing the average intelligence of soldiers in the U.S., Russian, and Chinese militaries, it’s important to note that intelligence is not easily reduced to a single metric.
America’s Naked Dilemma
“How can we teach our children that violence cannot always solve their problems when our government always turns to violence to solve its problems.” Anonymous
World War III Watch: the British and French are discussing sending their own troops to fight in Ukraine
Sometimes there are little things hidden inside of more sensationalized stories. Though we haven’t seen as much about this recently — our American credentialed media were fixated on the election, and Israel’s war against the Palestinians — meaning that the Russo-Ukrainian War has somewhat faded into the background. Stories about foreign soldiers who traveled to …
Fulfill a Neocon’s Dream- Send them to War
Neocons love violence and killing of all types. Whether it’s abortion or allowing miscreants to roam at will to commit mayhem, nearly all Neocons love it
World War III Watch: John Bolton is a Blithering Idiot!
In the movie Wargames, the computer which replaced humans in decision-taking for nuclear attacks, War Operation Plan Response, or WOPR, runs a bunch of simulations in the end and finally says, “An interesting game. The only winning move is not to play.”
John Bolton needs to watch that movie.
Screw Up-Move Up: The Continuing Promotion Of And Lack Of Accountability For Kabul’s Failed Generals Hint: I know some of them.
Afghanistan was such a disaster not only due to the preventable loss of thirteen brave Americans at the Abbey Gate but also because of the message of weakness heard around the world.
Holding the Leash: The True Role of Leadership in Combat
In the chaos of combat, a leader’s role is not just to guide their team to victory but to control the fury and aggression that battle demands.
Charles Martel: The Hammer Who Saved Europe
Charles Martel, the de facto ruler of the Frankish Kingdom, emerged as the brilliant strategist who would halt the Muslim advance. His victory at the Battle of Tours preserved the foundations of what would become Western civilization.
World War III Watch: I’m Amazed at How Many People Actually Want War
August of 1914 saw tens of thousands or men marching off to war, amid cheering throngs, knowing that their brave soldiers would be returning home soon, victorious in what would be called the Great World War. The French managed to stall the invading Germans short of Paris, and the armies dug in for what became …
Liz Cheney’s Son Goes To War, NOT!
On Thursday President Trump had a conversation with Tucker Carlson. Referring to Liz Cheney, Trump told Tucker: “The reason she doesn’t like me is that she always wanted to go to war. I don’t want to go to war. She wanted to stay in Syria. I took them out. She wanted to stay in Iraq. I …
There’s No Threat Quite Like an Empty Threat!
“Why do you keep bashing your head into that wall?” ask sensible people. “Because it feels so good when I stop,” answers Ali Khamenei. “We are capable of destroying all that the Zionists possess with one operation,” said General Ali Fadavi, the Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps deputy commander. So, General Fadavi is telling us that …
Drones: by Citizen Writer, Tom Uryga
A few years ago I was talking online about Chinese software defined radios. (SDR) These are cheap, flexible, programmable devices, already widely available on ebay or Amazon (Baofung is one brand) They operate on pretty much any band, and aren’t restricted to licensed frequencies via simple and intentional hacks. Because of this, and because they …
Moldova is About to be Mobilized Against Russia
A few days ago, Moldova, the second poorest nation in Europe after beleaguered Ukraine, held a national referendum where their people approved, by a slim 50.4%, to join the European Union.
World War III Watch: Will American/NATO Weapons Be Used Against North Korean Troops Inside Russia?
My site noted, four days ago, that there were roughly 3,000 North Korean troops ‘undergoing training at military bases in eastern Russia’, and that John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said those troops would become “legitimate military targets” if they should be used in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Now those troops aren’t quite …