"The Afghanistan File" is a fascinating memoir from a former head of Saudi intelligence, offering important insights into some of the most important events in the last forty years.
“The Afghanistan File” (2021) by Prince Turki al Faisal Al Saud
Playlist - Editorial Articles & Interviews
In Profile: The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) – Overt Defense
Film Review: “Free Burma Rangers” (2020) – Heroism vs. Horror
Free Burma Rangers is an amazing film giving insight into a remarkable organisation and shows the horror and the heroism of what they do.
GRP 146-A Wise Man Does His Own Work: The Story of a British Volunteer in The Fight Against ISIS – Global Recon
A podcast I did with Global Recon discussing fighting in Syria and the work I have done with Free Burma Rangers and Stronghold Relief in Burma (Myanmar).
“Chassepot to FAMAS; French Military Rifles 1866-2016” (2019) by Ian McCollum (Video Review)
Beautifully made, this book gives a comprehensive rundown of French military service rifles from 1866 to effectively the modern day.
Free Book Give Away Competition / Darmowa książka Rozdawaj konkurs
COMPETETION: If you want to try and win a signed Polish-edition of my book Desert Sniper – “Pustynny Snajper”?
“Armoured Warfare; A Military, Political and Global History” (2017) by Alaric Searle
This book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the history and nature of armoured warfare over the last 100 years.
Musings on the Need for a Cheap Guided Infantry Weapon
Some musings I had on an issue that needs addressing in modern war concerning the use of expensive missiles for low-grade targets.
Notes on YPG/YPJ Precision Rifles from Ed Nash – Silah Report
“Afghantsy; The Russians in Afghanistan 1979-89” (2011) by Rodric Braithwaite
Book review of the excellent account of the Soviet war in Afghanstan.
Military Museum Review: National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
If you are interested in Special Forces and their operations, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is one of the few dedicated museum’s.
About This Playlist
Find all my collected articles here, including longform essays, interviews, and film/book/website reviews. Recommended reads where I include personal experience: “Lessons in Working with Indigenous Forces” and “The Evolution of the Suicide Car Bomb, How to Stop Them and Why Militaries Need to Think About Them.”
