Since ancient times, we have come up with various explanations for what causes the sea to behave as it does. The churning of the ocean
Month: August 2021
Sailor Speak of the Week – Flank Speed
Definition Noun Maximum possible speed. Origin Modern. Circa WWI. American English. Comments Likely originated with destroyers around the time of WWI or earlier. It refers
Book Review: Zones of Control edited by Pat Harrigan & Matthew Kirschenbaum
Topic & Content A collection of essays by various voices in the field of wargaming. This is essentially the “big book” on wargaming and covers
Sailor Speak of the Week – Ebb
Definition Noun The outgoing flow of the tides. Origin 16th century. From Anglo-Saxon, ebba, via Old English, French, and Middle English. Comments The classic coming
The Battle of The Tenaru
*Note: In case anyone is wondering…Yes, I have seen (and own) the HBO miniseries, “The Pacific.” However, I am not using it as a source
Sailor Speak of the Week – Doldrums
Definition Noun The belt of water around the equator infamous for its calm waters and light winds. Origin Probably earlier than the 19th century. Possibly
