3 U.S. Troops Killed In Southern Afghanistan
Three U.S. service members were killed Monday in fighting in southern Afghanistan, underscoring the unrelenting violence in the Taliban heartland as the Obama administration steps up efforts to rout the insurgents.
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The 1959 World Series — the Dodgers take a standing eight-count, then rally
The Los Angeles Dodgers edged their way into the 1959 World Series as underdogs and quickly confirmed their status as such by losing the opening game 11-0. This was the biggest rout ever in a Series opener. It would not be exceeded until 2007 when the Red Sox slammed the Rockies [...]
Rules for Conservatives
Early on in the classic biographical film Patton, the title character, played by George C. Scott, watches through binoculars as his forces rout the Afrika Korps, commanded by “the Desert Fox,” Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. As the Germans retreat, Patton exults, “Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book!”
It is obvious from the [...]
Remembering the Battle of Midway
Is Chicago’s Midway Airport the only American airport that is named after a battle? I suspect so; but nevertheless, it’s a sure bet that most Americans don’t recall Midway as well as they should. I confess it wasn’t on my calendar, but a Facebook post reminded me that today and tomorrow are the [...]
