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The Madman Tactic Revisited

CNN.com Today, we see a dangerous repetition of American hubris as Trump copies Nixon’s “madman’’ tactics by openly threatening to destroy the life-sustaining

Red Tide at Normandy | Brutal D-Day Metal Anthem | Synth Berserker

A brutal modern metal tribute to the D-Day invasion. “Red Tide at Normandy” by Synth Berserker brings the chaos, blood, fire, and sacrifice of Normandy 1944 into

The Battle of Berlin: April-May 1945

We fought not just for our land, but to crush the beast in its lair. When Berlin fell, I wept for all we had lost to get there. Lyudmila Pavlichenko (Soviet Sniper,

History of 30-06 Ammo

The .30-06 Springfield, introduced in 1906, was the U.S. military’s go-to cartridge for nearly 50 years, seeing action in both World Wars and beyond. Learn more

History of 223 Ammo

Did you know that 223 ammo was designed by Remington Arms in collaboration with the U.S. military as a small-caliber, high-velocity round? Whether you’re a history

Guerilla Warfare Tactics: Tank Strategies Unveiled | Military History Insights

"Unlock the secrets of guerrilla warfare and tank tactics in this insightful exploration of military history. Learn how innovative strategies shaped conflicts

Fearless Attitude: Don't Mess With Me - Empowerment Unleashed

"Step into a world of unapologetic strength and confidence with our video, 'Don't Mess With Me.' Witness the empowerment that comes with embracing fearlessness

U-Boat vs Coastal Defense: Machine Gun Showdown!

"Witness the intense clash as a U-Boat takes on enemy coastal defense guns with its relentless machine gun fire! Experience the high-stakes drama of naval warfare

Close Encounter: Japanese Battleship in the Depths of the Japanese Sea | U-Boat Perspective

Description: "Immerse yourself in the intense moment as we bring you a close view of a powerful Japanese battleship navigating the depths of the Japanese Sea.

Three Tune Tuesday

Hi fellow Hiveians, Today I'm getting back to sharing some music, let’s get into it! source Three Tune Tuesday Music is one of my favorite things to relax to, as

The Battle of Kursk - Part 3

The scene was set for the largest tank battle in history- the Battle at Prokhorovka. Thousands of miles away developments in the Mediterranean cast a dark shadow

The Battle of Kursk: Largest Tank Battle in History - Part 2

Stalingrad was the end of the beginning, but the Battle of Kursk was the beginning of the end. Winston Churchill Eve of the battle German Army units, which included

The Battle of Kursk - Part One

Even Stalingrad, in spite of its more apocalyptic and tragic aura, does not stand comparison in terms of forces employed and the gigantic open-field battle of Kursk.

Battle of Stalingrad - November 1942-2 Feb 1943

The battle of Stalingrad was a decisive turning point in the defeat of German fascism during World War 2. Following on from part one this is the second part of my

M110 semi-automatic sniper rifle system sighted in the wild

That definitely really really really looks like a knights armament sr25. AKA the m110. And that's a windowed PMAG. Holding what looks like to be a full load of 25,

History of 50 BMG Ammo

The idea of the .50 Browning developed during World War I and was said to be inspired by Germany’s Mauser 13.2mm TuF (Tank und Flieger, which translates as “tank

Russian separatist sniper propaganda movie. Full of crap...

Shortly before he gets shot, you can see the ineptitude with this individual not even using the obviously properly mounted and recessed weapon system and climbing

Death is a gain;for the good and for the bad.

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Hardtack: D.I.Y. Survival and Camping Rations

This is less a "how-to" post and more a link to a recipe I borrowed from someone else with some commentary and pictures. At its most fundamental, hardtack

C&Rsenal Primer

If you are interested in the history of small arms development, this series covers the massive transition period as black powder was abandoned and smokeless powder