What book are you reading now?
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Currently reading "100 Decisive Battles" by Paul K. Davis.
Just picked up a copy of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. It's up next.
Just picked up a copy of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. It's up next.
Paco said:
Is he the same Paul Davies that wrote 'The Last Three Minutes' which is a good book too, it discusses scenarios for the last three minutes of the universe. Fascinating reading!
No, not the same author. You're thinking of Paul C. W. Davies.
Paul K. Davis writes a lot of military related works. Some of it history and some modern military analysis.
A couple of his other works, for example:
:arrow: Defense Planning for the Post-War Era
:arrow: Deterrence and Influence in Counter Terrorism: A Component in the War on Al Qaeda
Paul K. Davis writes a lot of military related works. Some of it history and some modern military analysis.
A couple of his other works, for example:
:arrow: Defense Planning for the Post-War Era
:arrow: Deterrence and Influence in Counter Terrorism: A Component in the War on Al Qaeda
Thanks, Paco. Your conservative viewpoint in this forum will, I think, make for some very interesting conversations. I'm looking forward to hearing your views. Your choice of a signature, just those two small words, says a good deal about your point of view.
'Come and get them', a warrior's challenge.
Legend has it that a Spartan general said this rather than to lay down arms. Paco, is this correct? Do you have the story?
Legend has it that a Spartan general said this rather than to lay down arms. Paco, is this correct? Do you have the story?
Aye Haggis. I wish to complement you on your knowledge. It doesn't seem to be a well known story and I don't understand why it does not receive more attention.
The story was recorded by Herodotus a Greek himself, so…
"In 480 B.C. the Persian Empire under King Xerxes, marched to invade Greece. The invading force numbered approximately 2 million (recorded by Herodotus). More modern estimates number the invaders from 150,000 to 180,000.
A force of three hundred Spartans was dispatched to the pass of Thermopylae, where the geography of the land favored a defending force. It was hoped, an elite force willing to sacrifice their lives could stall the invaders for a few days until the city states of Greece could muster its armies.
The defenders, led by a Spartan King named Leonidas held off the invaders for seven days.
Two memorials remain today at Thermopylae. Upon the modern one, called the Leonidas Monument is engraved his response to Xerxes' demand that the Spartans lay down their arms.
Leonidas' reply was two words, “Molon labe” which translates to “Come and get them.”
The story was recorded by Herodotus a Greek himself, so…
"In 480 B.C. the Persian Empire under King Xerxes, marched to invade Greece. The invading force numbered approximately 2 million (recorded by Herodotus). More modern estimates number the invaders from 150,000 to 180,000.
A force of three hundred Spartans was dispatched to the pass of Thermopylae, where the geography of the land favored a defending force. It was hoped, an elite force willing to sacrifice their lives could stall the invaders for a few days until the city states of Greece could muster its armies.
The defenders, led by a Spartan King named Leonidas held off the invaders for seven days.
Two memorials remain today at Thermopylae. Upon the modern one, called the Leonidas Monument is engraved his response to Xerxes' demand that the Spartans lay down their arms.
Leonidas' reply was two words, “Molon labe” which translates to “Come and get them.”
Gen. Tommy Franks Tells the Truth About Iraq
"The Art of War" may have to wait. From the above link here are a couple of snips...
The man who led the Iraq War is retired from the military now...
Franks' new book, "American Solider," is coming out August 3. His publisher, Regan Books, is using the tag line... "The Man Who Will Tell You the Truth."
This book is loaded with revelations about the Iraq war. Loaded.
I can't reveal the revelations — I promised not to break the embargo — but I can tell you Gen. Franks' book will change the political debate in this country in a few important ways.
Franks is a registered independent, and he takes some whacks at the Republicans as well as the Democrats. He criticizes some high-placed people for things he thinks were mistakes in this war.
My curiosity is peaked.
"The Art of War" may have to wait. From the above link here are a couple of snips...
The man who led the Iraq War is retired from the military now...
Franks' new book, "American Solider," is coming out August 3. His publisher, Regan Books, is using the tag line... "The Man Who Will Tell You the Truth."
This book is loaded with revelations about the Iraq war. Loaded.
I can't reveal the revelations — I promised not to break the embargo — but I can tell you Gen. Franks' book will change the political debate in this country in a few important ways.
Franks is a registered independent, and he takes some whacks at the Republicans as well as the Democrats. He criticizes some high-placed people for things he thinks were mistakes in this war.
My curiosity is peaked.
That book sounds damned interesting. I've made a note of it, thanks for the heads up, Paco. Franks has said what I've also felt, that another terrorist attack on US soil could well spell the end of the Constitution, and, if nothing else, the erosion of civil liberties to the point where the concept of 'democracy' will be more of a hope than a reality.
MICRO - Michael Crichton's final novel which his death left unfinished until Richard Preston was selected to complete the work.
'How to start a fire using paper as kindling.'
My e-book library is a few gigs. Lot of Military First Aid (in the field editions) as well as using local resourses when building new shelters.
My e-book library is a few gigs. Lot of Military First Aid (in the field editions) as well as using local resourses when building new shelters.
Cool, but Dragon Teeth is the last novel. =) https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Teeth...ag=362097|n1d53d6782e0f4b7db6255767104fd36919