Monday, June 29, 2020

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Atragon (1963) - American Theatrical Trailer




The Mu empire, an underwater civilization that sank to its present location a millennia ago, proclaims a battle cry to the Earth. The submerged kingdom declares war against all nations, destroying US subs and Japanese ships while causing disasters like earthquakes to befall cities. Humanity's hope falls on a single ship, one originally envisioned to win World War II. That ship, the Gotengo, was an all purpose war machine: capable of air, water and underground combat. Created by Captain Hachiro Jinguji, the man was a patriot, filled with an unbending honor toward his country. Jinguji had revolted against the surrender of Japan in World War II, and ever sense had planned to use the Gotengo as the tide turner when Japan was to remobilize. Jinguji did not see the Mu as the threat he was waiting for. He ultimately realizes their danger after they kidnap his daughter, which sends the Gotengo into action...

Monday Monsters: Daimajin The Monster of Terror (1966)



Decked out in stone gray with a scowling jade-green war face, Majin is one of the most impressive of giant Japanese monster movie threats. This 60-foot statue come to life is an irresistible force, relentlessly driving ahead with the thundering echoes of his earthshaking steps. This unusual mix of the fantasy and samurai genres is found in these three monumental adventures set in the feudal past. In the first of the trilogy, this massive statue rising up out of the mountains contains the trapped spirit of a destructive god, or so goes the legend. An ambitious chamberlain plays on the peasants' fears to overthrow the peaceful lord and enforces an iron fist on his nation, but 10 years later he sends his soldiers to destroy the stone monolith

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Tankers Tuesday: Patton - Rommel, You Magnificent Bastard



A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight Academy Awards® (Including Best Picture), Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. George Patton was the only allied general truly feared by the Nazis. Charismatic and flamboyant, Patton designed his own uniforms, sported ivory-handled six-shooters, and believed he was a warrior in past lives. He out-maneuvered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his troops in an unstoppable campaign across Europe.

Monday, June 22, 2020

Mecha Monday: BATTLEFIELD PILSEN: GEAR UP 4: Peace River


The most important city in the wastelands and a symbol of defiance and freedom is undoubtedly the Peace River. Built into the wall of a giant table mountain and protected by a 350m high retractable shield that is able to repel any attack on the Peace River, perhaps except for orbital bombing.
BATTLEFIELD PILSEN: GEAR UP 4: Peace River:

Friday, June 12, 2020

A history of the FN FAL, The World's Most Successful Battle Rifle


The Fabrique Nationale Fusil Automatique Leger (Light Automatic Rifle), or FN FAL as it is more commonly known, began life in 1946 when FN and Great Britain created a piston-operated prototype rifle that utilized the German intermediate 7.92x33mm cartridge.

FN FAL

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Could the Galactic Empire Take Over The Earth? | Incoming



If a fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers appeared in orbit of Earth, how could mankind possibly resist them? Pretty effectively actually.



Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Monday, June 8, 2020

Mecha Monday: BATTLEFIELD PILSEN: Gear UP 3 : Allied Southern Territories

BATTLEFIELD PILSEN: Gear UP 3 : Allied Southern Territories:
 the entire alliance.
Almost the entire southern hemisphere of Terrain is controlled by a group of states called the Allied Southern Territories (AST). AST is definitely not an equal alliance like CNCS. Southern Republic once occupied neighboring states and, with the help of the Curia AST - Council of State, controls the entire alliance.