This week, we're going to talk briefly about why 'we' - and by 'we' here, I mean the top-tier of modern militaries - have generally eschewed the systematic or widespread use of chemical weapons after the First World War. And before you begin writing your comment, please note that the mountain of caveats that statement … Continue reading Collections: Why Don’t We Use Chemical Weapons Anymore?
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Fireside Friday: March 6, 2020
Alright folks, grab a seat, get warm. Let's chat. Yes, that is me. Yes, that is actually how I look. I'm sorry too. We're now looking at the tenth month of A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry. As with any new project, no plan quite survives contact with the enemy. As I write this, we've just … Continue reading Fireside Friday: March 6, 2020