Category Archives: Military

Overlord

Posted on 6 June 2011 by dlhitzeman

67 years ago today, the allied forces of the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Poland, and others fought one of the most significant battles in human history against the occupying forces of Nazi Germany. The Allies won that battle by … Continue reading →

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It’s monumental news, but we need to keep it in perspective

Posted on 2 May 2011 by dlhitzeman

The news that Osama bin Laden has been killed is certainly monumental, incredible news, especially since he managed to evade capture for such a long time. Yet, as important as his death may be, it marks but a single event … Continue reading →

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Ineptitude or desensitization?

Posted on 21 December 2010 by dlhitzeman

Recent failed terrorist attacks (the latest apparently in Rome) seem to indicate a terrorist enemy in shambles, pressed hard on every side and scraping the bottom of the barrel when it comes to operatives capable of carrying out meaningful attacks, … Continue reading →

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Venezuela, missiles, and you

Posted on 9 December 2010 by dlhitzeman

A couple of years ago, I wrote a quick vignette titled “A Short History of the Venezuelan Missile Crisis” after rumors began to circulate that Ahmadinejad of Iran and Chavez of Venezuela were working toward military cooperation that could include transfer of … Continue reading →

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Defending a defender

Posted on 29 November 2010 by dlhitzeman

If you are in the Fairborn, Ohio area and are free from 0900-1100 tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 November, you can help defend one of our fallen defenders by helping to screen his family from the evil human beings who plan to … Continue reading →

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