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  1. James

    Combat Techniques: An Elite Forces Guide to Modern Infantry Tactics

    I'm looking for a book on infantry tactics, and I came across this one. The description made it sound pretty good. I was wondering if anyone here had read it before and could offer some insight. Or recommend a better book. I'm certainly all ears. I'm not looking for anything too comprehensive. I...
  2. James

    "Contact Charlie" by Chris Wattie

    Thanks for the responses everyone. The book is on my buy list. I actually have Fifteen Days, cn. I'll have a look at the other ones you suggested.
  3. James

    Search engine not working

    I was just going to post about this. I'm having the same problem in the Literature and Film board. I guess I'll use that Google link for now. Thanks.
  4. James

    "Contact Charlie" by Chris Wattie

    You're right. That's my bad. I was looking at the paperback edition. The hardcover did come out much earlier.
  5. James

    "Contact Charlie" by Chris Wattie

    I was browsing online today, and I came across this book. It sounds pretty interesting. It's about the PPCLI's battle in the Panjaway region in 2006. I was wondering if anyone else has read it yet, and could maybe offer a brief review. It came out in late February, so it's pretty new. It's...
  6. James

    Nein, Nein, Nein, Nein, Nein!!! Oh yes, yes, yes!

    I'm sort of on the fence with this movie. There were certain things that I didn't like, such as stopping the movie to explain things, and the titles (he did that for Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill). However, I absolutely loved the ending. Throughout the entire movie I kept thinking, How is he going...
  7. James

    "The Hurt Locker" new feature film on EOD/bomb squad GIs in Iraq

    I don't have any military experience, so take my opinion for what it's worth. I didn't have much interest in the movie, but I decided to give it a chance because a good friend of mine kept hyping it. I was pretty disappointed. I thought it was going to be an honest look at the people who disarm...
  8. James

    CDS stepping down!

    Just read this on CTV. A sad day for the CF. I'm also hoping he makes a statement soon. I'm curious why he decided to step down.
  9. James

    Shake Hands with the Devil now a movie

    Rented this movie tonight. They finally had a copy. It was good but a major downer. It leaves you feeling incredibly frustrated. And I'll admit I don't have much experience (more like none) with the UN... but my God, watching these movies and readings these books, they really give you the...
  10. James

    Afghan donkey named Hughes eases burden for Canadian soldiers

    That was a fun article to read. It's nice to read some lighthearted news about Afghanistan. Thanks for posting it, GAP.
  11. James

    US commits to 1000 troops for Canada in Kandahar Province

    Reading some of the articles on CTV's website, it sounds like Canada will get what it wanted, right? They wanted the addition troops and the drones.
  12. James

    The Inevitable Debate on Half Masting

    Wow! Did you happen to read some of the comments posted at the end of the article?  :-X
  13. James

    The Inevitable Debate on Half Masting

    CTV has a poll on its website regarding this issue. With more than 10,000 votes cast so far, 58% say the flag should be lowered each time a soldier is killed. View poll ??? I find it kind of funny. In the article on CTV's website (and in this discussion), it's clear members of the CF do not...
  14. James

    The Inevitable Debate on Half Masting

    I was just reading about this issue on CTV, and I've always sort of been sitting on the fence. But I think Higgins made an excellent argument a couple years ago when this was first discussed.
  15. James

    RCR hopes to expand museum

    I saw this article in today's London Free Press. It's a shame the museum doesn't receive much traffic these days. I took a trip through it a couple years ago with my brother. I enjoyed it, learned a few new things, like how trenches were set up in WWI. I also bought the two books that outline...
  16. James

    Canadian soldier found dead in Afghanistan (Bdr Jeremie Ouellet)

    I saw this on CTV a couple days ago. It's kind of irritating. It seems the only times you here about Afghanistan is if its being voted on in Parliament, or if a soldier dies. Whatever... My condolences to the soldier's family... Can't be easy...
  17. James

    I guess democracy doesn't work...protests on Afghan mission.

    Looks like there's one in London tomorrow afternoon. I'd go, but I've gotten into arguments with people before and they all seem to regurgitate the same garbage. It's like none of them can think for themselves. Oh well...
  18. James

    Fifteen Days

    I saw this book a few weeks ago and was intrigued by it. While at the mall yesterday, I saw it again and decided to pick it up. I'll probably start reading it tomorrow. I wanted to come on here first and see what some of you guys thought of it. Good to hear that you guys recommend it. If I enjoy...
  19. James

    Origin of Hoo-ah

    Interesting, indeed... Any idea what the company does? I tried to do a quick Google but didn't find much. You could be right. I'll re-watch the episode tonight (I have the boxed set). And thanks for all the information, everyone. It was an interesting read. It's unfortunate that there's no...
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    Origin of Hoo-ah

    I was just watching an episode of Jericho, which is a series on CBS. In the episode a bunch of Marines come to the town for supplies, but one of the characters becomes suspicious that they're actually Marines when they keep saying "Ooh-rah." This character happened to be an Army Ranger when he...
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