“Far better is to have a stout heart always and suffer one’s share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen.“ Herodotus: a famous historian from Ancient Greece. He is well known for his written works on history, and Cicero once stated he was “The Father of History”.

Online Assistance for Military Personnel

Military personnel, veterans and their families will find it easier to access support from organisations aligned with the Armed Forces covenant thanks to a new website. The Armed Forces Community Directory is a single point of contact for anyone seeking help or advice in the fields of health, education, employment, housing, welfare and the legal profession. Visit http://www.afcom.directory for more information.

21/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Gurkhas: Quest for the Best

Punishing selection for the Brigade of Gurkhas has taken place in Pokhara in the Himalayas. From the initial 7,865 Nepalese applicants, 500 made it through to the final two weeks of testing, where 230 were successful. The arduous process saw potential recruits undergo various mental and physical tests – including the famed five-kilometre Doko race (below). Reference Soldier (2015) Qlobal Sitrep: Quest for… Read More

21/01/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

British Army Diving (49)

21/01/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Knowing When To Fight…

“He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy.