Monthly Archives: January 2023

” … Britain’s Challenger II tanks could alter the battlefield in Ukraine”

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The world saw this last summer east of Kharkiv, when Ukraine smashed through a thinly guarded line of Russian troops and rushed east, gobbling up ground as Moscow’s retreat turned into a rout. There is every chance that could happen again, if … Continue reading →

Posted in Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 14 Comments

Starlink Group 2-4

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Pat Lang

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From cannon cocker to cannon fodder – TTG

Posted on January 8, 2023 by TTG

To the Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces, to the Minister of Defense of the RF. An appeal We are the artillerymen who were mobilized as part of your order, we arrived to the DPR, to the 1st Army … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 22 Comments

Armored fighting vehicle – wiki

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Pat Lang

“An armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is an armed combat vehicle protected by armour, generally combining operational mobility with offensive and defensive capabilities. AFVs can be wheeled or tracked. Examples of AFVs are tanks, armoured cars, assault guns, self-propelled guns, infantry fighting vehicles (IFV), and armoured personnel carriers (APC). Armoured fighting vehicles are classified according to their characteristics and intended role … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, weapons | 4 Comments

“Bradleys, Self-Propelled Howitzers Head to Ukraine …”

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Pat Lang

” … the package includes 50 Bradley fighting vehicles, 100 M113 armored personnel carriers, 18 self-propelled howitzers, missiles, munitions and more.  U.S. President Joe Biden previewed the announcement Thursday during remarks at a White House cabinet meeting.  “We’re going to provide the … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Germany, Middle East, Russia, Syria, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 12 Comments

Freedom Caucus chair Scott Perry says they have a “framework” for Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker. Is it a framework or an agreement? Is it enforceable?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by willmann

By Robert Willmann After two more unsuccessful votes today, 6 January 2023, for Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives, the House will start again at 10:00 p.m. eastern time tonight for more voting. However, in the two votes starting … Continue reading →

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” … the German government finally has pledged to Ukraine a first batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles.”

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The 30-ton, tracked vehicles with their 20-millimeter auto-cannons, MILAN anti-tank missiles and steel armor represent a significant upgrade for the Ukrainian army’s mechanized infantry—and, alongside M-2 Bradley IFVs the Americans are donating, could help to give the army the mobility, protection and … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 19 Comments

Ukraine to get French combat vehicles

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The French Defense Ministry said Thursday it will soon hold talks with its Ukrainian counterpart to arrange for the delivery of armored combat vehicles in what France’s presidency says will be the first time this type of Western-made wheeled tank … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 8 Comments

The resistance against Kevin McCarthy continues as a 6th vote fails to elect a Speaker of the House

Posted on January 5, 2023 by willmann

By Robert Willmann The writer Gore Vidal said that in the United States we do not have politics, we have elections. This observation has become more and more accurate. The Democratic and Republican Parties have maneuvered themselves into being the … Continue reading →

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“Assault of Novoselivskyi” – TTG

Posted on January 3, 2023 by TTG

“The forces of the assault groups of the unit, with the support of artillery and heavy equipment of the KRAKEN special unit and the forces of the 92nd OMB, carried out a fire raid on the occupied village of Novoselivske, … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art, TTG, Ukraine Crisis | 8 Comments