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The Military Affairs Reading List from Lawyers, Guns and Money

I enjoy reading LGaM for the political commentary, but the link here is a (long) list of books to read for a grounding in military strategy. You know, for when the zombies attack.

CJ, among others, has requested a military affairs reading list. Ask 100 students of military affairs this question and you’ll get 100 different lists, and I haven’t really made an effort to give a general survey. Rather, this is a selection of my favorite books. I also spoke with John at Op For, and he offered his list.

After the four years intensive study required to finish this list, browse the comments attached to the post for a few more suggestions.

My Science Project Answers Your Questions

A site dedicated to using DIY science(ish) to test whatever problem or hypothesis catches their fancy. I’m especially fond of their What’s it like to get hit with a 28 gauge shotgun? (aka: “The Cheney Shotgun Experiment”) page. Other experiments include playing with jello shots and finding out whether or not Viagra keeps cut flowers upright (apparently so).

How to Paint a Room: What Your Mother Never Told You

Some tips on how to do it. I’ve painted (with help) most of the rooms in my house, and I think it worked out pretty well. But I see some re-painting in my future, and turning a room from midnight blue to any other color is going to be hard…