The Germans invented the gunship in World War I. This armored aircraft had machine guns mounted to fire downward at a 45-degree angle. Gunships flew along trenches at treetop level, all six machine guns pouring fire on the men below. During the Vietnam War, the Americans created the AC-47. The circular orbit or pylon turn…
Useless “analysts” and “experts” should shut up
July 10, 2016
Every day, we see more useless blather from self-described experts on the Middle East. These people are all idiots. Their opinions are completely wrong. All they need to do is study munitions and military operations. Then they’ll know the truth. Let me show you how easy it is. One of these men fighting for the…
Pragmatism has triumphed over nationalism
January 11, 2016
Having stepped out of society, I’m able to perceive things that others can’t. It’s not that I’m smarter than anyone; instead, I’m simply unencumbered by fear of rejection. If I’m wrong, it doesn’t matter. Ridicule means nothing to me. What I enjoy most of all—after talking with my brothers Tim and Eric and collecting World…
Magical mystery videos from Syria point to very good news ahead
December 24, 2015
For whatever reason I began studying military issues when I was about seven. It was an odd choice for me, since I hate violence. When I saw my first plucked turkey, I became hysterical. My mother had to throw it away and give us peanut-butter sandwiches for Thanksgiving dinner. But studying war was useful in…
Why would the Islamic State fake the video?
February 7, 2015
Last night I received an e-mail about my post “The Jordanian Pilot was not Burned Alive,” which I wrote in reference to the Islamic State video Healing the Believers’ Chests. The film is a hoax; I have no doubt. But that doesn’t mean that you have to believe me. Here’s the e-mail I received. Hello…