Moving with the tides of history
Definition Noun The iron band that replaced gammoning for holding the bowsprit in place. Origin 19th century. Comments Since gammoning was originally a lashing, it
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
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
Topic & Content A collection of essays by various voices in the field of wargaming. This is essentially the “big book” on wargaming and covers
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
*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
