With the recent 250th Anniversary of the founding of the US Army, we look back at the creation of its first unit, formed under the command of Irish-born William Thompson. Thompson was initially appointed Colonel of a Pennsylvanian rifle battalion and sent to Massachusetts to help defend Boston, and his...
In this match-up, Ian and his guest John Keene (MSG - Ret.) discuss the pros and cons of the Valmet M78 and the FN-D. Both weapons have interesting backgrounds and both were designed to fulfill the role of a box-magazine-fed light machine gun. Beyond that, there are some very distinct...
I was very happy to be informed recently that FeedSpot has selected Strike-Hold! as one of their Top 50 Tactical Blogs on the web! It is truly an honor to receive this recognition: As you can see from this list, we are among distinguished company. Thank you FeedSpot!
Dear faithful readers, After many years of running this blog as an on-again-off-again hobby,I have decided to accept the position of US and international English Editor at SPARTANAT - the leading German-language military and tactical news and gear reviews site that's based out of Vienna Austria (hence the 'AT' in...
„Own the night“ is more than just a catch-phrase – it's a modern tactical necessity. The hours of darkness can provide protection and a tactical advantage to defenders as it presents special challenges for scouts and attackers, but darkness should be the friend of every modern Soldier, law enforcement, and...
A paratrooper of the US Army 11th Airborne Division gathers up his parachute canopy after a jump on Malamute drop zone November 2024. Photo: US Army
UF PRO proudly announces the launch of the Striker TT BDU, their lightest battle dress uniform crafted specifically for the challenges presented by tropical terrain. This innovative uniform incorporates fast-drying materials and ergonomic design features, ensuring optimal comfort and performance in hot and wet conditions. Developed in collaboration with elite...
Originally developed in 1942 as a standard camouflage pattern for US military forces, "frog skin" camo served mostly with the US Marines in the Pacific Theater. Although it was used for a while by some US Army combat units in Europe during the Normandy invasion, it was rather quickly withdrawn...
Aerial drones – especially small commercially available drones – have become a unique and ubiquitous challenge on the modern battlefield and pose a major threat to traditional military assets. Such small drones can be used to provide real-time reconnaissance, and/or be rigged with explosives and used as loitering munitions for...
In British slang, to call someone an "anorak" is the equivalent of calling them a nerd or a geek - or, as we say in our world, a "geardo". Well, we're proud geardos here at Strike-Hold, so let's follow on from our smock post yesterday by taking a deeper dive...
