There have been several ships that were attacked in this area. None were sunk, but the damage was considerable. The attacks involved placing explosive charges on the hulls of the vessels. The charges could have come from frogmen, or from miniature submarines. Many commentators think the perpetrator was Iran. The Iranians may be responding to … More Pirate Submarines at the Straits of Hormuz?
The first hundred years war was an intermittent conflict that took place between England and France from 1336 to 1453. The new one is happening now. It is becoming a religious war, because one side is not willing to make an agreement or treaty to put an end to it. Yes, I’m writing about the … More The New Hundred Years War
Today is the first of May. For socialists it’s a worker’s holiday. For people associated with aircraft (and shipping) it’s a cry for help. This last interpretation comes from the French, m’aidez. It means that someone is in a crisis, It is the way I feel after listening to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu describe … More Mayday
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