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richardl posted a blog entry
M2 Browning machine gun
M2 Browning machine gunJohn Browning testing his prototype .50 caliber heavy machine gun, circa 1919.50 Cal M2...
M2 Browning machine gunJohn Browning testing his prototype .50 caliber heavy machine gun, circa 1919.50 Cal M2...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The US Merchant Marines
Now here is a post for all of my custom US Navy ring personnel. I had to research this one before I wrote about it but I have...
Now here is a post for all of my custom US Navy ring personnel. I had to research this one before I wrote about it but I have...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
What Does the Term Damage Control Mean?
Damage control is the term that our custom Navy ring customers, and our Coast Guard ring customers are more familiar...
Damage control is the term that our custom Navy ring customers, and our Coast Guard ring customers are more familiar...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Pershing II Missile
The Pershing II was a solid fueled, 2 stage, medium range ballistic missile which was employed by the US Army in Europe during...
The Pershing II was a solid fueled, 2 stage, medium range ballistic missile which was employed by the US Army in Europe during...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
What is Meant by Total War?
Total war is a concept that views war as an all encompassing function. The person or government which engages in this concept...
Total war is a concept that views war as an all encompassing function. The person or government which engages in this concept...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Mutual Assured Destruction
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) is the strategy which probably saved the world from nuclear destruction during the cold...
Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) is the strategy which probably saved the world from nuclear destruction during the cold...
Aurora History posted a blog entry
The Battle of Mons and a Horror Writer’s Happy Ending
It was the fall of 1914 when a heady rumor began to circulate amongst the Allied troops of World War I. In August of the same...
It was the fall of 1914 when a heady rumor began to circulate amongst the Allied troops of World War I. In August of the same...
richardl posted a blog entry
The Effect of Personality and Public Urination in Military, Sports and Diplomatic History
The Effect of Personality and Public Urination in Military, Sports and Diplomatic HistoryRobert Massie discusses an...
The Effect of Personality and Public Urination in Military, Sports and Diplomatic HistoryRobert Massie discusses an...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Role of the Gunnery Sergeant
The Gunnery Sergeant of the US Marine Corps is quite different from the gunnery sergeant of the US Army. The only time that I...
The Gunnery Sergeant of the US Marine Corps is quite different from the gunnery sergeant of the US Army. The only time that I...
richardl posted a blog entry
The Royal War Ship Wasa (King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden)
The Royal War Ship WasaThe Royal Ship VasaVasa (or Wasa) was a warship that was built for King Gustavus Adolphus of...
The Royal War Ship WasaThe Royal Ship VasaVasa (or Wasa) was a warship that was built for King Gustavus Adolphus of...
WigWags Blog posted a blog entry
New: A Dragon’s Head and a Serpent’s Tail: Ming China and the First Great East Asian War, 1592-1598
It’s always a pleasure to receive a book about military history that’s a bit outside of my primary focus because...
It’s always a pleasure to receive a book about military history that’s a bit outside of my primary focus because...
6 days ago
Wig Wags Blog
| Topics: Asian Military..., Japanese Military..., Korean Military..., Military...
Wig Wags Blog
| Topics: Asian Military..., Japanese Military..., Korean Military..., Military...richardl posted a blog entry
Charles XII of Sweden and the Great Northern War.
Charles XII of SwedenCharles XII Swedish: Karl XII (Latinized to Carolus Rex “King Charles”, Turkish Demirbaş...
Charles XII of SwedenCharles XII Swedish: Karl XII (Latinized to Carolus Rex “King Charles”, Turkish Demirbaş...
cloudmedia@... posted a blog entry
Future warrior: women’s fashion trend
Posted in Fashion Blog » Fashion Trends » Women’s Fashion ...
Posted in Fashion Blog » Fashion Trends » Women’s Fashion ...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
What is the Purpose of the Task Force?
The Task Force is a military unit put together to accomplish a certain mission. As soon as the mision is over the Task Force is...
The Task Force is a military unit put together to accomplish a certain mission. As soon as the mision is over the Task Force is...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Low Intensity Conflict
I remember hearing this term when I was in the military but it didn’t really apply to the military operations of that...
I remember hearing this term when I was in the military but it didn’t really apply to the military operations of that...
richardl posted a blog entry
Troops called out in Bloomington Normal Illinois, Mother Jones appears!!!
Troops called out in Bloomington Normal Illinois Mother Jones appears!!!Mother Jones played key role in 1917 streetcar...
Troops called out in Bloomington Normal Illinois Mother Jones appears!!!Mother Jones played key role in 1917 streetcar...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Remember the Womens Army Corps
The Womens Army Corps was founded in 1942 out of necessity to release men to serve in combat units. Public opinion was against...
The Womens Army Corps was founded in 1942 out of necessity to release men to serve in combat units. Public opinion was against...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The definition of A Skirmish
A skirmish is described as a minor fight. They are more often chance encounters by small moving forces. The forces involved in...
A skirmish is described as a minor fight. They are more often chance encounters by small moving forces. The forces involved in...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Definition of War Crimes
A war crime is any act of war which violates the laws or customs of war. You can break it down further as an action which is...
A war crime is any act of war which violates the laws or customs of war. You can break it down further as an action which is...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
A Former POW Has His Wedding Ring Returned
This is a story that has a rough start but a happy ending. I had to use it when I saw it because it fits so well with this...
This is a story that has a rough start but a happy ending. I had to use it when I saw it because it fits so well with this...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Hostage
The hostage is a person who is taken captive in order to cause a third party to perform a certain action to secure their...
The hostage is a person who is taken captive in order to cause a third party to perform a certain action to secure their...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Orgin and use of the Molotov Cocktail
This simple incendiary device was first used in the Spanish Civil War against Soviet T-26 tanks. It was fairly effective...
This simple incendiary device was first used in the Spanish Civil War against Soviet T-26 tanks. It was fairly effective...
doubtinggaurav posted a tweet
How Not to Take Over a Country: The Six Most Ridiculous Invasion Attempts in Military History | SPIKE: They say.. http://bit.ly/207Q6P
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The US Department of Defense
The US Department of Defense (DOD) consists of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and the Air Force. It also has ancillary...
The US Department of Defense (DOD) consists of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and the Air Force. It also has ancillary...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
What is the National Security Agency?
The National Security Agency (No Such Agency) is a highly secretive government agency due to te nature of its work. It was...
The National Security Agency (No Such Agency) is a highly secretive government agency due to te nature of its work. It was...
mickmck22 posted a blog entry
FOUNDER OF OATH KEEPERS
Stewart is the founder and Director of Oath Keepers. He served as a U.S. Army paratrooper until disabled in a rough terrain...
Stewart is the founder and Director of Oath Keepers. He served as a U.S. Army paratrooper until disabled in a rough terrain...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Use of the Gunboat
The definition of a gunboat is simply a boat that has 1 or more guns. I don’t consider the big battleships to be...
The definition of a gunboat is simply a boat that has 1 or more guns. I don’t consider the big battleships to be...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
What is An Armada?
I have always thought of the Spanish version of this term. the word “Armada” actually means armed, so techinally it...
I have always thought of the Spanish version of this term. the word “Armada” actually means armed, so techinally it...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Gulf War Oil Spill
This oil spill was the worst in history. It happened during Operation Desert Storm and every Operation Desert Storm ring...
This oil spill was the worst in history. It happened during Operation Desert Storm and every Operation Desert Storm ring...
Eric posted a blog entry
Top 10 Snipers in History…
Listverse has up a Top 10 Snipers in History list that I found interesting, a couple of them that I hadn’t even heard...
Listverse has up a Top 10 Snipers in History list that I found interesting, a couple of them that I hadn’t even heard...
Political_Umpire posted a blog entry
Defence Procurement
Two letters in the Times for September 18 enthusiastically supported the Eurofighter programme, on the grounds that for the...
Two letters in the Times for September 18 enthusiastically supported the Eurofighter programme, on the grounds that for the...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
General William O Darby
General William Orlando Darby is known as the man who started the movement that led to the founding of the US Army Rangers. He...
General William Orlando Darby is known as the man who started the movement that led to the founding of the US Army Rangers. He...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
What is Military Espionage?
In the military sense of the word it is the act of secretly obtaining information for military purposes.The trick to getting...
In the military sense of the word it is the act of secretly obtaining information for military purposes.The trick to getting...
richardl posted a blog entry
German MG 42 Machine Gun
GermanMG 42 Machine GunMG-42 VideoThe MG-42 or Maschinengewehr 42The MG-42 Machine-gun 1942MG 42With adoption of...
GermanMG 42 Machine GunMG-42 VideoThe MG-42 or Maschinengewehr 42The MG-42 Machine-gun 1942MG 42With adoption of...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Military First Strike
The military termonology for first strike means the same thing as the boxer when he says that he has to get off first. The...
The military termonology for first strike means the same thing as the boxer when he says that he has to get off first. The...
Pragmatic posted a blog entry
Forgotten past
There is little research on the contribution of the Indian armed forces to the Indian independence movement.People always...
There is little research on the contribution of the Indian armed forces to the Indian independence movement.People always...
mickmck22 posted a blog entry
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS.MILITARY TRIBUNALS: IF THEY WERE GOOD ENOUGH FOR NAZIS, THEN THEY’RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR...
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS.MILITARY TRIBUNALS: IF THEY WERE GOOD ENOUGH FOR NAZIS, THEN THEY’RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Anatomy of A Ballistic Missile
The technical definition of a ballistic missile is a missile which follows a sub-orbital flightpath to deliver its conventional...
The technical definition of a ballistic missile is a missile which follows a sub-orbital flightpath to deliver its conventional...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Lets Remember 9-11
Let us not forget te events of Sep 11th 2001 and the profound impact that they have had on our nation and our lives. It was...
Let us not forget te events of Sep 11th 2001 and the profound impact that they have had on our nation and our lives. It was...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Weapons of Mass Destruction
When we think about weapons of mass destruction we generally think about nuclear weapons but it is a far broader category than...
When we think about weapons of mass destruction we generally think about nuclear weapons but it is a far broader category than...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Naval Warfare
The term Naval warfare refers to any form of combat conducted in and on the waterways of the world, whether it be to control...
The term Naval warfare refers to any form of combat conducted in and on the waterways of the world, whether it be to control...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Operation Earnest Will
This is another one of those military operations that no one knows a whole lot about. This was the operation where the USS...
This is another one of those military operations that no one knows a whole lot about. This was the operation where the USS...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Operation Mount Hope III
This is one that you probably never heard of because it was a secret operation. It was successful. It involved the 160th SOAR...
This is one that you probably never heard of because it was a secret operation. It was successful. It involved the 160th SOAR...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Rim 66 Standard Missile
This missile is but one of the many weapons that our navy has in its vast arsenal of weapons. This SAM (surface to air) missile...
This missile is but one of the many weapons that our navy has in its vast arsenal of weapons. This SAM (surface to air) missile...
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Immigration Minister will unveil a new citizenship guide that puts greater emphasis on military history this week - http://ow.ly/BwkV
cedricrice posted a blog entry
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment was formed to provide helicopter suppert for general purpose and special...
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment was formed to provide helicopter suppert for general purpose and special...
24 days ago
Military Ring Information
| Topics: Current..., Desert Storm..., Enduring Freedom..., Iraqi Freedom...
Military Ring Information
| Topics: Current..., Desert Storm..., Enduring Freedom..., Iraqi Freedom...cedricrice posted a blog entry
The Army Retires the UH-1 Iroquois
The “Huey” helicopter has finally been retired after more than 50 years of service. The huey entered service in...
The “Huey” helicopter has finally been retired after more than 50 years of service. The huey entered service in...
cedricrice posted a blog entry
Lieutenant General Henry Doctor Jr.
General Doctor was the commander of the Second Infantry Division in Korea during my tour of duty there. The one thing that...
General Doctor was the commander of the Second Infantry Division in Korea during my tour of duty there. The one thing that...
Beaty posted a blog entry
Armistice Day 2009 - remembering the fallen
I have been struggling to think of a suitable and poigniant way to mark Rememberance and Armistice Day other than simply...
I have been struggling to think of a suitable and poigniant way to mark Rememberance and Armistice Day other than simply...
New Media Guru posted a blog entry
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