Category Archives: war

Personal Anti-Drone Gun?

Posted on 21 October 2025 by E.M.Smith

Would the Taurus Judge be an effective personal anti-drone defense weapon? Asking for some poor sots in trenches… Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparation and Risks, Guns, war | 24 Comments

Nissen Huts (vs. Quonset) – Who Knew?

Posted on 20 October 2025 by E.M.Smith

I’ve known about Quonset Huts for most of my life. I only now learned they are an American re-imagining of a British W.W.I Nisssen Hut. Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparation and Risks, History, war | 7 Comments

Dad, W.W.II Combat Engineer – Landed where?

Posted on 19 September 2025 by E.M.Smith

What did Dad do during W.W.II? He was a Combat Engineer. Here’s their story. Sort of. Continue reading →

Posted in Favorites, History, Vehicles, war | 3 Comments

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr A Most Remarkable War Record

Posted on 18 September 2025 by E.M.Smith

In W.W.II, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. created and led a naval deception operation that saved thousands of lives in the invasions of Italy and France. In the process becoming highly decorated. Continue reading →

Posted in Movies & Media, war, World Economics | 7 Comments