Monthly Archives: January 2010
German Tanks of World War II: The Panzer IV
Panzer IVF2 in Russia 1942 This is the first in a series of articles on German tanks of World War II. I’m starting with the Panzer IV which was the mainstay of Wehrmacht and Waffen SS Panzer Formations throughout the … Continue reading
Filed under armored fighting vehicles, History, Military
Padre Steve’s Favorite Fighter Aircraft Part One: The Messerschmitt 109 Introduction to a Legend
The Me-109-B2. The B Variant was first tested in Combat with the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War This is a three part series on my favorite fighter aircraft of all-time, the Messerschmitt 109. I have always had a … Continue reading
Filed under aircraft, world war two in europe
Jackie Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King they Changed America
“He led America by example. He reminded our people of what was right and he reminded them of what was wrong. I think it can be safely said today that Jackie Robinson made the United States a better nation.” – … Continue reading
A Blowout, a Trouncing, a Massacre and an Upset the NFL Divisional Playoffs and Picks for Next Week
Well the Divisional Playoffs are behind us, I went 3 for 4 in my picks only missing the Chargers and Jets. This patently is rather good for a member of the Church of Baseball who has no dog in the … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
A Previous Generation of Sailor Insults the Current Generation of Sailors
A Different Kind of Navy Today I received an e-mail forwarded by a retired Navy Chief and actually a dear friend of my family. However the e-mail was so insulting to the present generation of sailors that I sent a … Continue reading
Filed under Military, philosophy
They Held the Line: The USS Yorktown CV-5, USS Enterprise CV-6 and USS Hornet CV-8, Part Three the Enterprise
Enterprise CV-6 circa 1940 This is the last of a three part series about the USS Yorktown Class Aircraft Carriers. It is the story of the USS Enterprise CV-6, the legendary “Big E” and possibly the most celebrated American warship … Continue reading
Filed under History, Navy Ships, world war two in the pacific
X-Files and Wiener Dog attempts at World Domination
Note to readers: This is a revision of a very early post on this site which I think that you will enjoy. Frieda as a puppy in 1984 Author’s note: The term “Little Shit” in reference to a Wiener Dog is … Continue reading
Filed under dachshunds, purely humorous
The Alaska Class Battle Cruisers: The Last of the Line
Line drawing of Alaska in 1945 The three ships of the Alaska Class though classed as “Large Cruisers” by the US Navy were actually the last Battle Cruisers designed, built and put into operation by any Navy. Designed as a … Continue reading
Pat Robertson the Devil and Haiti
Devastation in Haiti (TelegraphUK photo) Well just when human tragedy couldn’t get any more tragic Pat Robertson decided to get into the act. Following the 7.0 earthquake that devastated that impoverished country leveling the capital of Pot-O-Prince and killing thousands … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, philosophy, Religion
