Definition Acronym Origin Modern. From a joint Anglo-French project started during late-WWI. Comments What we would refer to today as sonar. More specifically, active sonar.
Month: November 2022
Book Review: Pacific Carrier War by Mark Stille
Topic & Content Published in 2021, this book covers the five major carrier battles of the Pacific War (Coral Sea, Midway, Santa Cruz, Eastern Solomons,
Sailor Speak of the Week – Zulu Five Oscar
Definition Noun Origin Unknown. Modern. Comments Otherwise known as a penetration test or red teaming. This may not be anything terribly formal, but a superior
Movie Review – The Mercy (2018)
“It is finished… It is the mercy.” Donald Crowhurst’s final words Based on the presumed voyage and fate of Donald Crowhurst during the 1968 Sunday
Sailor Speak of the Week – Whip
Definition Noun Origin (First definition) Probably earlier than the early 17th century. The origin is obscure. (Second definition) Probably the 14th century. From the Middle
Revising My Book & Movie Review Scores
As many know, I’m a bibliophile and my personal library of military and naval history on the Asia-Pacific War is continuously growing. While never my
Fair Winds & Following Seas 