It doesn't get any better than this!

[JohnO]

Words of wisdom from Mike Pannone.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B559YiSpsfj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[blues]

Apropos of mindset, I just finished reading Hampton Sides' book on the Chosin Reservoir battle of the Korean War..."On Desperate Ground" (https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Ground-Marines-Reservoir-Greatest/dp/0385541155)

The instances of bravery illustrated in the book simply boggle the mind. Men fighting in extreme cold, against all odds and despite devastating wounds who not only survived but accomplished feats of engineering and improvisation under the most dire of conditions.

To say that I sat both humbled and reverent is inadequate. These were mostly ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances who refused to give up.

Read it. You won't be sorry you did.

[LittleLebowski]

Apropos of mindset, I just finished reading Hampton Sides' book on the Chosin Reservoir battle of the Korean War..."On Desperate Ground" (https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Ground-Marines-Reservoir-Greatest/dp/0385541155)

The instances of bravery illustrated in the book simply boggle the mind. Men fighting in extreme cold, against all odds and despite devastating wounds who not only survived but accomplished feats of engineering and improvisation under the most dire of conditions.

To say that I sat both humbled and reverent is inadequate. These were mostly ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances who refused to give up.

Read it. You won't be sorry you did.

I just bought it, thank you.

[blues]

I just bought it, thank you.

LL, as a former Marine, I'm sure both your heart and chest will swell with pride.

[Robinson]

I love the sentiment expressed by Mr. Pannone in that video.

And I thought the Essential Pistol Skills class run by jlw was pretty intense as far as one-handed drawing, shooting, reloads, and malfunction clearing. (well, to be fair it was a damn good class).

[peterb]

Apropos of mindset, I just finished reading Hampton Sides' book on the Chosin Reservoir battle of the Korean War..."On Desperate Ground" (https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Ground-Marines-Reservoir-Greatest/dp/0385541155)

The instances of bravery illustrated in the book simply boggle the mind. Men fighting in extreme cold, against all odds and despite devastating wounds who not only survived but accomplished feats of engineering and improvisation under the most dire of conditions.

To say that I sat both humbled and reverent is inadequate. These were mostly ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances who refused to give up.

Read it. You won't be sorry you did.

On my list. Thanks.

I have read “The Last Stand of Fox Company” , https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Fox-Company-Marines/dp/0802144519
which was a small unit action in the Chosin battle. Excellent.

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On my list. Thanks.

I have read “The Last Stand of Fox Company” , https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Fox-Company-Marines/dp/0802144519
which was a small unit action in the Chosin battle. Excellent.

Fox Company's brutal encounter with the Chinese forces is detailed in the book...especially the actions of MOH winner Hector Cafferata Jr. and his close friend, Silver Star winner Kenneth Benson. There were many other heroes from Fox Company covered as well.

https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2016/05/26/436948/size0.jpg

The late Hector Cafferata, Jr.

[jlw]

I love the sentiment expressed by Mr. Pannone in that video.

And I thought the Essential Pistol Skills class run by @jlw (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=136) was pretty intense as far as one-handed drawing, shooting, reloads, and malfunction clearing. (well, to be fair it was a damn good class).

Thank you for the kind words, and as luck would have, there are a few spots open in the next rendition of Critical Pistol Skills (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/76342545609) on 2/29 in Murfreesboro (east of Nashville) TN.

[backtrail540]

Apropos of mindset, I just finished reading Hampton Sides' book on the Chosin Reservoir battle of the Korean War..."On Desperate Ground" (https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Ground-Marines-Reservoir-Greatest/dp/0385541155)

The instances of bravery illustrated in the book simply boggle the mind. Men fighting in extreme cold, against all odds and despite devastating wounds who not only survived but accomplished feats of engineering and improvisation under the most dire of conditions.

To say that I sat both humbled and reverent is inadequate. These were mostly ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances who refused to give up.

Read it. You won't be sorry you did.

I just read Colder Than Hell last month and found it pretty good as well. I am not as well read on Korea and found it very interesting. I'll have to checkout Desperate Ground as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Colder-Than-Hell-Company-Reservoir/dp/0804116970/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=colder+than+hell&qid=1576147047&sr=8-1

The link for those interested.

[LittleLebowski]

Apropos of mindset, I just finished reading Hampton Sides' book on the Chosin Reservoir battle of the Korean War..."On Desperate Ground" (https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Ground-Marines-Reservoir-Greatest/dp/0385541155)

The instances of bravery illustrated in the book simply boggle the mind. Men fighting in extreme cold, against all odds and despite devastating wounds who not only survived but accomplished feats of engineering and improvisation under the most dire of conditions.

To say that I sat both humbled and reverent is inadequate. These were mostly ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances who refused to give up.

Read it. You won't be sorry you did.

I’m really enjoying it, it is like a more readable version of The Coldest Winter (https://www.amazon.com/Coldest-Winter-America-Korean-War-ebook/dp/B000UZNSWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=The+coldest+winter&qid=1576444823&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=ratio07-20&linkId=5d0ded5daa8a6d6257137c31e870656c&language=en_US), except even harder on General Almond (and rightly so).

[revchuck38]

Another book on Chosin, focused on the Army's breakout, is East of Chosin by Roy E. Appleman.

[Trooper224]

"The rest of this til Valhalla shit, fuckin' park it."

Thank you Mike.

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Another book on Chosin, focused on the Army's breakout, is East of Chosin by Roy E. Appleman.

That was covered in the aforementioned book by Sides. Their force was largely destroyed. Some amazing (and harrowing) tales of survival by those who made it back across the frozen reservoir.

It weighed heavily on General Smith that he didn't have the resources to send to their aid when they reported they were under attack by the Chinese. Must have been gut wrenching to know what they were up against.

[randyho]

This forum sells books (and revolvers) like no other! Enablers (think of someone holding an ak over their head for this) !

[revchuck38]

This forum sells books (and revolvers) like no other!

You say that like it's a bad thing...

[blues]

This forum sells books (and revolvers) like no other! Enablers (think of someone holding an ak over their head for this) !


You say that like it's a bad thing...


https://youtu.be/GDXYzUlv0S8

[randyho]

You say that like it's a bad thing...Tone on the internet is difficult. ...with much respect :D

[revchuck38]

Tone on the internet is difficult. ...with much respect :D

;)

[KneeShot]

"The rest of this til Valhalla shit, fuckin' park it."

Thank you Mike.

This video made my Christmas. Very refreshing. Yes - Thank you Mike!