Category Archives: History

Standard Christmas repost…

Every year this gets passed around, by everyone we all know. The history behind it is best found at: http://www.soldiersilentnight.com/ .
Take a few minutes of your very busy day to think of a soldier/sailor/marine/airman to whom this may apply- regardless of their sex, religion, age or orientation.

(Borrowed, respectfully from http://www.Blackfive.net)

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY FRIEND

‘Twas the night […]

Of Discipline in Democratic Armies

Most blogs like to focus on current events. I’m somewhat a history buff and I enjoy learning about the past as a guide for the future. You know what they say, “those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Well, here’s a selection from the book Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville. […]