In a war that featured, for the first time in history, “modern” formidable weapons like grenades, mortars, machine guns, flamethrowers, and armored tanks, an eccentric young British soldier decided early on to buck this traditional convention and stick with the weapon with which he was most comfortable. This soldier has become one of my favorite … Continue reading Mad Jack Churchill
Courage
Horatius at the Bridge
In doing some reading in preparation for a future presentation I am making, I came across a poem that I had yet the privilege of reading. I had briefly heard the name Horatius, but never knew the background or the story behind the poem. This poem had a profound impact upon the life of Winston … Continue reading Horatius at the Bridge
The Doc, The Horse & The Sword 