February 3rd, 2010
Der Cowboy by Tragic Rabbit.
Fighting was hard during the nine-mile drive from Bastogne to Houffalize; a series of bitter attacks and counterattacks in steadily worsening weather. The Ardennes Offensive was all too effective; eight German armored divisions and thirteen infantry pushed towards Antwerp against minimal American resistance. In desperation, Patton threw the 17th Airborne, the 87th and 35th Infantry, and the 11th and 6th Armored Divisions into his defensive line, now stretching 25 miles from the frozen Oerthe River to the Clerf.
January 14th, 2010
Cowboy’s N’ Marines by Devil Dog.
The two most attractive types of men to me are Marines and Cowboys. Marines (not only because I am one) because they’re super masculine, butch and strong. Cowboys are just about as Marine as any “civilian” can get. Here’s a story about a Marine and a Cowboy….
December 22nd, 2009
Basic Training by Jake Plisek.
Fort Benning, Georgia…. my home for the next 9 weeks. Here I would train to become part of America’s elite fighting force, train to shoot, move and communicate. I would hone my mind and body into a killing machine. I didn’t realize that there was more to my training than just learning to become a soldier…
December 19th, 2009
Shell Shocked by habu.
The two soldiers worked quickly and efficiently, going through the buildings in the little village on the outskirts of Baghdad, checking to make sure the area was clear before the medical convey went through…
November 29th, 2009
War Games by Dougie fae Glesca.
A 48 hour military exercise between the Parachute Regiment and the Royal Marine Commandos.
