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21st Century Ellis: Operational and Strategic Prophecy for the Modern Era

May 26, 2016
It is often said that it is impossible to predict the future, much less what the next war will look like.  Marine Captain Brett A. Friedman, in 21st Century Ellis, hammers home why such beliefs are simplistic. Instead, he explains how Lieutenant Colonel Earl Hancock “Pete” Ellis, USMC (ret.) did, in a variety of writings, … CONTINUE READING ❯
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Black Sheep: The Life of Pappy Boyington

July 21, 2015
Pappy Boyington, the Marine Ace-of-Aces who earned his fame in World War II flying against the Japanese was a man of violent contrast. When flying he was the angel of death, while on the ground his demons found him and made up for lost time. Seemingly the perfect specimen for a combat pilot in the Pacific … CONTINUE READING ❯
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