Too Tough to Die – Or Take Orders

War brings out the best and the worst in mankind, it seems. If you liked Sabaton’s newest song, “The Unkillable Soldier,” then you should enjoy the exploits of one Léo Major as well, readers. Click the link to learn more about this man’s amazing achievements! How Léo Major Single-Handedly Liberated A Dutch City From The …

The Great Sea Hunt

Just picturing this has me in fits. Click the link to learn more, readers! Allied Navies in the Pacific Fought for a Photo of Esther Williams for 70 Years Military.com | By Blake Stilwell Esther Williams may not be a household name today, but during World War II (and beyond), she was an Olympic-level competitive …

Look West

A reminder of where we came from – and hope for where we are headed: When Hollywood Rode Right: American Western Cinema as an Expression of Older Virtues [A shorter, slightly edited version of this essay appears in the December 2021 issue of Chronicles magazine.] Friends, Although Hollywood is now considered a monolithic bastion of …

Yet Another Livestream

Once again, I was privileged to be on the Superversive Livestream, readers! Anthony Marchetta and I were able to fill two hours discussing the anime and light novel series 86 – Eighty-Six* by Asato Asato. If you remember my piece on mad scientists and have dropped by my newsletter, then you have already learned some …

The Eastern Ace

Click the link below to read the rest of this intriguing story, readers! From Zero to Hero- Saburō Sakai-The Samurai of the Skies Feb 26, 2019 Billy Moncure, Guest Author With over 60 victories and over 20 confirmed kills, Saburō Sakai was a legend among Japanese pilots. Not only was his record of victories remarkable, …

Buried Treasure from World War II…

…or is this just some wild goose chase? The clue that points to hidden riches may not be verifiable, but that is not going to stop people from trying! Click the link to learn more, readers: Treasure Hunters Seek Hidden German Gold Near Polish Palace May 3, 2021 Steve Palace Are 10 tons of ill-gotten gold …

Writerly Sound Bites, Number 8: Character Progression – How Characters Broken by Trauma Recover and Rebuild, Part 2

Part one of this mini-series within the Writerly Sound Bites series focused on characters who suffered abuse in childhood that affected them in a variety of ways. But that meant the topic was limited to the most vulnerable among us: children. Children are incapable of defending themselves and are thus dependent almost entirely on adults …

Crow War Cry

Check out this amazing story, readers! The Inspiring Story Of Joe Medicine Crow, The Last Plains War Chief Who Fought The Nazis During World War II By Genevieve Carlton | Checked By Adam Farley Published November 23, 2021 Born in 1913 on the Crow Reservation in Montana, Joseph Medicine Crow was raised in his people’s …

An Out-of-Hand Hobby?

Some would say so, readers! Click the link to learn more: What Lies Beneath: The Curious Underworld Of Hobby Tunnelling By Liam Ward December 2, 2021 In 1924, a truck accidentally sank into a backlot in Washington DC, opening a sinkhole and revealing a labyrinth of tunnels. People were aghast at what had been found; …

No Chestnuts Roasting Here, But There Is a Call to “Open Fire!”

If you remember the Sabaton* song “Screaming Eagles” but do not know the story behind it, this article should give you some insight, readers. Click the link to learn more about this account of the brave men who fought in World War II one Christmas season! ‘Nuts!’ US troops thwarted Hitler’s last gamble 75 years …