Monthly Archives: February 2011

February 5, 2011

The U-Boat Type VIIC: Workhorse of the Kriegsmarine

U-96 The signature warship of the German Kreigsmarine of the Second World War has to be the U-Boat Type VIIC, the most numerous type of submarine ever produced by any Navy.  568 of these U-Boats would be commissioned between 1940 … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2011

Contemplating the Past, Present and Future: The Third Anniversary of Leaving Iraq

  “It is well that war is so terrible, or we should get too fond of it.” Robert E. Lee I began my flight home from the Middle East three years ago today. Three years ago I could not imagine … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2011

The Beginning of Chaos in Egypt: Watching and Waiting as the Situation Deteriorates

Battle Lines in Tahrir Square (Yanis Behrakis -Reuters via MSNBC) Today violent street clashes broke out in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Following President Hosni Mubarak’s pledge not to run for the Presidency again but remain in office until September and the … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2011

Lili Marlene: The Song of Soldiers and Sailors away from their Homes and Lovers

Lili Marleen Statue in Munster Germany Lili Marleen – Original version Vor der Kaserne vor dem grossen Tor Stand eine Laterne, und stebt noch davor, So wolln wir uns da wiedersehn Bei der Laterne wolln wir stehn, Wie einst Lili … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2011

The Minstrel Boy: The Song of Souls Changed by War

Fr Corby gives absolution to the Irish Brigade at Gettysburg The Minstrel Boy (Thomas Moore) The minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death ye will find him; His father’s sword he hath girded on, And … Continue reading →

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