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I’m hoping for an article on medical supplies next. It’s a specialized topic and there’s already a lot of thought…
Mankind reached its apogee when somebody decided to put jam in tubes.
For “patrol” or emergency rations pemmican, olive oil and peanuts are excellent and easily available (pemmican can be self-made) choices.…
Hello! Thank you for such a wonderful article. I would like to clarify that according to the statements of the…
Howitzer ammunition accounts for almost half the supply at battalion/brigade levels. Mortars add a noticeable burden at battalion and company.…
I’m arguing for two (leapfrogging) corps-level support clusters with their own protective umbrella (especially air defence, but also SatNav jamming,…
Said it last time women should not go to sea. And we are paying for it now. I am often…
This is a fascinating read! The detailed accounts of the aircraft landings, both wanted and unwanted, really bring the history…
Thank you.
I have seen pictures of this machine but never have I see one running………. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pzS-dcONC3c
Interesting. Surprised you didn’t mention the RAF’s FJ pilot pipeline being utterly broken due to wokery. For me with the…
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Keep in mind the ambient temperature limits of fuel cells. They’re not really fit for Eastern European or Arctic winter…