Of Mountain Men and Map Makers pt 5

It is estimated that there were only about 3,000 mountain men and trappers at the peak…

Operation Watchtower

This post summarizes Operation Watchtower, the invasion of Guadalcanal. The invasion kicked off on 7 August…

QUIZ: Where did THAT happen?

No, this is not another quiz about animals….I just thought the perplexed dog was cute…editorial privilege,…

Atom Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima

The “Little Boy” bomb 75 years ago today, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb…

Of Mountain Men and Map Makers pt. 4

It is estimated that there were only about 3,000 mountain men and trappers at the peak…

“Unintended” Consequences

All politics... sorry, all *warfare* is deception. Politics is only about honesty.

Of Mountain Men and Map Makers pt3

Editors note: this is a continuing series. There are 5 installments remaining. Look for them every…

Of Mountain Men and Map Makers pt. 2

It is estimated that there were only about 3,000 mountain men and trappers at the peak…

Of Mountain Men and Map Makers

Editors note: This marks the first installment of this series by Walt Mow. It will continue…

The rebirth of February and Jim Brooks

A native of Roanoke, Virginia, James L. Brooks entered the Army Air Corps in 1942. Jim…