Definition Noun (slang) AKA Oh Dark Thirty. Very late at night or very early in the morning (usually before dawn). Origin Unknown. Modern times. Comments
Month: December 2020
On Wargaming: [Pt. 4] – Metagaming
In this post I’ll be discussing metagaming and its ramifications when playing computer game simulations. In a later post, I’ll discuss my personal experience with
Sailor Speak of the Week – Yaw
Definition Verb To swing off course due to difficult sea conditions or steering troubles. Origin Probably earlier than the 18th century. Possibly from Icelandic, jaga,
Book Review: Destroyer Weapons of World War 2 by Peter Hodges & Norman Friedman
Anyone familiar with destroyer operations in World War II will know that destroyers began gradually taking on a larger number of responsibilities from their originally
Sailor Speak of the Week – Way
Definition Noun When a vessel is moving or in motion over the bottom. Usually back or forth. Origin Probably earlier than the 16th century. The
U.S. Military Aircraft Nicknames
I thought it would be fun to compile a list of U.S. military aircraft nicknames. This isn’t an exhaustive list, nor is it original. In
Fair Winds & Following Seas 