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    The Weirdest World War II Show

    February 2019 was a very bad month for Bob Garthwait. In the middle of that month, images surfaced of Garthwait, a prominent trustee at Gettysburg College, wearing… Read more “The Weirdest World War II Show”

    June 27, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    Mini Take: Demographics and the Life Cycle of Wartime Politics

    Several months ago, I discussed how wars leave a demographic shadow even decades after the end of the fighting. Today, I’m going to expand on that idea… Read more “Mini Take: Demographics and the Life Cycle of Wartime Politics”

    June 17, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    Filibusters: Early America’s Strangest Paramilitary Groups

    Today, Americans focus a great deal on domestic paramilitary groups, such as the Proud Boys or the Three Percenters, who were involved in the attack on the… Read more “Filibusters: Early America’s Strangest Paramilitary Groups”

    June 15, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    A Defense of “Ameritrash” Board Games

    When I was younger, one of my friends attempted to create a “more fun” version of Settlers of Catan, complete with armies that could battle other players… Read more “A Defense of “Ameritrash” Board Games”

    May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    Ukraine and the Demographics of Siege Warfare

    Like many Americans, I’ve been horrified by the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, and inspired by the brave resistance of the Ukrainians. The attack also reveals much… Read more “Ukraine and the Demographics of Siege Warfare”

    March 10, 2022March 11, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    Legal Effects of D&D Magic: (Danger) Zone of Truth

    Last October, I wrote an article discussing some of the spells in Dungeons and Dragons would fundamentally rework the economics and structure of society. One commenter, however,… Read more “Legal Effects of D&D Magic: (Danger) Zone of Truth”

    February 4, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    Mini Take: How War Films Lie to You About Age

    Several months ago, I wrote an article discussing how, by its very nature, the medium of film tends towards positive portrayals of warfare. I forgot to mention,… Read more “Mini Take: How War Films Lie to You About Age”

    January 21, 2022January 16, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    The Great Wall: Breaking Down The Trope

    In historical and fantastical drama, few tropes are as omnipresent as the Great Wall. The Great Wall divides civilizations. Often, inhabitants on one side of the wall… Read more “The Great Wall: Breaking Down The Trope”

    January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    How Historically Accurate is Hearts of Iron IV?

    Not many game designers would dare to create a video game that purports to simulate the entirety of World War II, from high politics to economics to… Read more “How Historically Accurate is Hearts of Iron IV?”

    January 5, 2022January 16, 2022 by Thomas Brodey

    What Modern Riots Tell Us About Premodern Warfare

    Content Warning: This article contains videos depicting real violence during protests and riots. Despite an abundance of recent books, movies, and video games depicting premodern warfare (that… Read more “What Modern Riots Tell Us About Premodern Warfare”

    December 4, 2021 by Thomas Brodey

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