May 2025
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Jelly vs. lead
The myths and realities of wound ballistics. << The importance of being alive Bullets flying backwards >> Hello again to all my new and regular readers. Last week’s post was called “The importance of being alive,” but the original working… Continue reading
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The importance of being alive
Security as military principle << Film review: Warfare Jelly vs. lead>> Hello again. I hope the weather’s been as nice for you as it has been for me; the only downside being the reduced desire to sit in front of… Continue reading
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Film review: Warfare
Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland bring urban warfare to a cinema near you << Indiscriminate killers? The importance of being alive >> This week I’m reviewing Warfare, the new film from Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. I was excited to… Continue reading
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Indiscriminate killers?
The reality of cluster munitions << My culture is not your fitness regime Film review: Warfare >> Hello again to all my new and regular readers alike. Cluster munitions have been in the news recently, primarily because of the Russo-Ukrainian War.… Continue reading
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My culture is not your fitness regime
Deconstructing the idea of the “boot camp” << Easter greetings and a bit about me Indiscriminate killers? >> This week I’d like to talk about boot camps. You’re probably aware of boot camps as a foundational part of military life,… Continue reading
