Finding A Lasik Surgeon

Searching for an eye surgeon can be difficult, even though LASIK procedures have been around foryears. LASIK, used on humans since 1985, should be considered safe, buteven so, you’ll want to undertake a diligent search to find the mostqualified LASIK surgeon in your area. Compile a list of doctors whoperform Laser-Assisted in-situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK. Ask yourprimary care doctor and your ophthalmologist for suggestions. Talk tofamily and friends who have had the procedure about their... Read more »

Things Change or People Die

Sometimes events in history force the creation of new ideas to replace what has becomes obsolete. Weapons, strategy and tactics have always been marked by change on the battlefields of history to deal with new threats. While obsolete weapons wind up in a museum, and outdated tactics are preserved in text, once a martial art has been deemed no longer useful on the battlefield it still survives as a sport or as a hobby thanks to groups of enthusiasts who keep up the style to preserve part of their... Read more »

What Happened to the Marines?

Rivalries aside, most people agree the Marine Corp trains some of Uncle Sam’s toughest warriors. Sadly, the Marines, like so many military organizations, have fallen prey to political correctness in modern times. In 2001, the Marines switched from their battle proven close combat methods in favor of a system that is designed to “subdue” rather then kill an attacker. Funny, I never thought the Marines had a problem with killing people before…And the scumbag terrorists sure... Read more »

The Close Combat That Forged An Empire

When you look into military history, some armies stand out well above the rest. The ancient of warriors of Rome are among those elite few that did everything right. They were organized, well equipped, well trained, and had the attitude that they deserved to win. Rome did not collapse because of its fighting men, but because of corruption and the lack of strength of its policy makers. The Romans understood the warrior principles of always taking ground, and to never to stop fighting. They fought as... Read more »

The Post-War Influence On Calligraphy

From about the year 1930 calligraphy writing and lettering had made such progress that it had become a subject in the training of Art Teachers and was taught by the immediate followers of the two who had given their lives to its cause. Lettering of Today, first volume, published in 1937, showed the work of some of these who had taken up the craft and were in their turn passing it on to the new generation. Under post-war conditions the subject suffered a setback; writing materials had suddenly become... Read more »

First Defeat Of The Axis Powers On Land

My vote for the first Axis defeat would be the Italian attack into southern France. Some very outnumbered, and demoralized, second line troops managed to stop Mussolini’s legions cold. In the vast scheme of things, it did not matter, but it showed what could be done. The battle of Britain was an ongoing battle even after the Greeks beat the Italians. It was also not a land battle, I should have mentioned first land battle. The successful defense of France against the Italians is very admirable... Read more »

Remembering the Battle of Iwo Jima

When Joe Rosenthal snapped the iconic photograph, Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, he knew it was a special sight, but probably never imagined the lengths the snapshot would travel in history. It was his capturing of the Battle of Iwo Jima, during the Second World War that became one of the most well known depictions of the war. From this image, a host of stories, life histories, movies, and books have emerged, namely the most recent Clint Eastwood film by the name of “Flags of Our Fathers.”... Read more »

History of Military Tanks Of WW I

The first tanks didn’t have turrets in World War I until the development of the French light tank called the FT-17. This French tank set the design of tanks to modern day even thou it only had a machine gun for is main weapon. Many World War I tanks were huge compared to the early days of tank in World War II. At the Start of WW2 most tanks had a 37mm cannon. Also before World War II the development of mobile radio sets that could be used inside tanks meant that tanks to work together as groups... Read more »

The US Marine Corps: A Brief History Of The Marines

The original incarnation of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) was born in 1775 during the Continental Congress in a resolution sponsored by John Adams. The USMC fought diligently throughout the American revolution but, after the Treaty of Paris in April 1783, it was dissolved only to be reestablished in 1798. Following this reestablishment, the USMC was involved in military actions against France and Barbary pirates. During the War of 1812, the USMC participated in many naval operations and... Read more »

A Brief Overview Of The History Of Cyprus

The island of Cyprus has a rich history that is steeped with mythological gods and demi-gods. It is said that on this island that the gods mingled with humans. No one can really say for certain when Cyprus was founded. This beautiful island can be dated as far back as 6,000 B.C. Many ancient historical events took place on the island of Cyprus. Alexander the Great fought the bloody battle, which freed Cyprus from Persian rule in 333. After his death, the beautiful Island fell under Roman rule, becoming... Read more »