“Quantity is a quality all its own.” This quote is attributed to Joseph Stalin, and considering Soviet military performance during World War II it certainly fits. But can we apply …
Chris Carter
Chris Carter
Chris Carter is the Director of the Victory Institute, and deputy regional director of the U.S. Counterterrorism Advisory Team. His work appears at SWAT Magazine, Human Events, Canada Free Press, Deutsche Welle, NavySEALs.com, Lifezette, and other publications. Chris is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, warrant officer in the South Carolina State Guard, and retired firefighter.
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Is Vladimir Putin A ‘Mad Man’?
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterVladimir Putin is a truly evil man. But he is not a mad man. A mad man wouldn’t be able to run Russia for as long as Putin has, so …
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IRONMAN: A Veteran Reflects On The Unique Title And Distinct Honor
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterIRONMAN: The word or title itself evokes figurative images of tough men, the toughest of the tough. Not necessarily the best of the best or even the bravest of the …
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Today’s post is in honor of Marine Cpl. Barton R. Humlhanz, who was killed by enemy action in Iraq’s Babil province on this day in 2004. Humlhanz, 23, of Hellertown, …
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1861: The U.S. Army’s Departments of Northeastern Virginia, Washington, and Shenandoah merge into one outfit: the Army of the Potomac. Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, the only Union general with …
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22 April: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris Carter1863: Union cavalry troopers, led by Col. Benjamin Grierson, begin a two-week raid through Mississippi. Grierson’s raiders cut the state’s telegraph lines, destroy two train-loads of Confederate ammunition, sabotage 50 …
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13 April: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterFeatured image: the “mailbox” device designed by NASA engineers at NASA using various materials the Apollo 13 crew could assemble to remove carbon monoxide (NASA image) 1941: When Japan signs …
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9 April: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris Carter[Featured image: A captured Japanese photo showing prisoners on the Bataan Death March having to carry their comrades in litters. (National Archives image)] Today’s post is in honor of Pfc. …
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Double Amputee Marine Completes Brutal Recon Challenge
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterHow would you like to volunteer for a 30-mile mountain hike in sunny southern California? What if you also had to carry a rifle and 50-pound rucksack? What if I …
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FeaturedThis Day in Military History
21 February: This Day in Military History
by Chris Carterby Chris Carter1945: As Task Force 58’s carrier-based planes fly close air support for the Marines fighting on Iwo Jima, Japanese kamikaze pilots target the American flattops. One plane hits the escort …