Saving Private Ryan
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How to drive a tank
And other nuances of armoured fighting vehicles which Hollywood gets wrong << All the tech, still losing The path of the righteous soldier >> Hi there. I was re-watching GoldenEye on DVD recently. For once, I was well-behaved and didn’t… Continue reading
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But WHY did you do it?
World-building for creators Part 2: Behaviour << Hitting a bullet with a bullet Stand still so I can shoot you >> Hi there. I’m continuing my series on military world building which I started a few weeks ago. Today I’d… Continue reading
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Setting the scene
Military world-building for creators. Part 1: C4 << Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice? Double nuclear trouble >> That’s not how the army WORKS… —Me, all the time, to the TV, to the eternal annoyance of my wife Hello and Happy… Continue reading
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Fashion victims
How military dog tags became a style accessory. << You spin me right round baby… Nuclear War: A[n Alarmist] Scenario >> Hi there. This week I’m taking / giving you a break from the ballistics series. As a reminder, so… 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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Hurry up and wait
How the military organisation “flaps” to get things done. << Science Fiction Weapons: Lightsabers Chemical Weapons: Fact Vs. Fiction>> Welcome back to all my regular readers, and a fresh welcome if you’re new to the blog. This week we’re going to… Continue reading
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More bang, less light: Explosions in film and TV (Part 3)
Muzzle flash: look where I am! << More bang, less light: Explosions in film and TV (Part 2) Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 3) >> Welcome back to my blog, whether you’re a new or returning reader.… Continue reading
