The blog contains military-themed topics including essays on tactics, strategy, foreign policy, history, and current affairs.
Revolutionary War Battle at Musgrove’s Mill
Revolutionary War Battle in South Carolina In part two of the American Guerillas series, we covered a revolutionary war battle that took place at … Read More... about Revolutionary War Battle at Musgrove’s Mill
How Would George Washington Approach the Russia-Ukraine War
By PMEComplete
Washington, the Realist George Washington understood that nations like men act in their self-interest. His understanding of human nature developed … Read More... about How Would George Washington Approach the Russia-Ukraine War
The Crisis of Military Recruiting
By PMEComplete
The Past Crisis of Military Recruiting The year was 1776. George Washington’s Army was on the run. The British defeated the Continentals at Brooklyn. … Read More... about The Crisis of Military Recruiting
Causes of War, Peace, and Deterrence
By PMEComplete
In a classic military history book called The Causes of War by Geoffrey Blainey, there is a chapter titled “Aims and Arms.” The chapter contains a … Read More... about Causes of War, Peace, and Deterrence
The Marine Corps Celebrates 245 Years
By PMEComplete
In early American history, taverns were a natural hot bed of political activity. Before the internet and social media, a man's "tweet" was slurred … Read More... about The Marine Corps Celebrates 245 Years
The Largest Amphibious Invasion
By PMEComplete
"Utah. Omaha. Gold. Juno. Sword." If the words sound like the cadence that a quarterback might shout before a snap, well, that is kind of the … Read More... about The Largest Amphibious Invasion
Memorial Day 2020: Remembering our Nation’s Veterans
By PMEComplete
Memorial Day is a time once a year when we make a deliberate effort to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our nation's Veterans. We salute … Read More... about Memorial Day 2020: Remembering our Nation’s Veterans
How the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Help Us Never Forget
By PMEComplete
On a warm, sunny September morning in 2019, I walked to the One World Trade Center. During the week, the area around it bustles with activity. The … Read More... about How the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Help Us Never Forget
When Ike ghosted his wife…
By PMEComplete
In a letter dated June 5, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, wrote a touching letter to his wife. He advises her not to … Read More... about When Ike ghosted his wife…
A better way to thank our veterans
By PMEComplete
Memorial Day. People know it as the unofficial start of summer. The weather is warmer and it seems everyone flocks to beaches, lakes, and other … Read More... about A better way to thank our veterans
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