NewCalamity

The first book in a series of three called 'Panzer Aces'. Each chapter tells the stories of a particular commander and their entire experiences throughout their war. I am a horribly slow reader so I've only made it to the very beginning of chapter IV, which is Hans Bölter's story. All of these first-hand experiences make for great visualization, it's amazing how vivid their memories of such horrors are implanted in their minds so deeply, they can write it down like a story. A much more involving and in-depth learning experience than reading from a wiki which deals with armies, divisions and statistics. In these stories you get to learn each person's name, what they said, how they say it and what they did or didn't do. Very good read, and I still have the other two volumes to get through as well!

I actually thought it would be nice to not be invisible for once so here I am. I've been reading a book and was contemplating playing a game. Not doing anything sinister quite yet. It's too early here for that.

Animation? Excellent, whatcha working on that - *gasp* -isn't pony related?! How is that even possible, hm?

Good evening, how do you do?

Just thought I'd chime in for the heck of it. I live and I die, that's all that really concerns me, and I do not fear death, I welcome it as a part of everyone's life. I am eternally grateful to have a life and when I die, I wouldn't have really lost anything, just gone back to what I was to begin with; nothing. I mind my own business and do not concern myself over who believes and doesn't believe what, since it doesn't affect me in the slightest. I believe faith is an extremely powerful tool that can lead many people to live grand, fulfilling lives, putting spirit and hope in believers' eyes. People say religion starts war. Well, there is good and bad to everything in the world. Humanity tends to focus more on the bad caused because it is more interesting to discuss. Such as the news reporters', "If it bleeds, it leads." Hollowshield, I can completely understand your confusion as to how such people can be happy and I can safely speak for myself in saying, I'm happy. I don't need a guide to help me through, and if there is one, I thank Him for his kindness towards a non-believer such as myself. But, in the end, it doesn't matter to me, I live my life as good as I can be, I live for others, and I live to make others' lives more bearable. I take great joy and pride in helping those in need and putting warm smiles on friends' faces. I hope that little rambling shed some light on my particular viewpoint. If you have any further questions out of curiosity, do feel free to give me a shout.

Choo choo!

"NewCalamity: Why am I watching a child get abused?" "Zoop: Because it’s funny." - Skype, March 30th

Just because you don't know how to use TDs doesn't mean you can take it out on me, you swine.

They will be trained day in and day out, forging them in a furnace of sweat and blood; they will become even more efficient and cunning than their predecessors. They will observe their mentors, learn about our history and improve upon past lessons learned. They will seek challenges and train themselves to any manner of test. To them, the challenge will be fulfillment. They will cultivate true comradeship with their brothers and sisters at arms; doing so will ensure indomitable will and spirit unbreakable. They shall keep their eyes wide open. They shall tune themselves to the top most pitch. Be nimble as a greyhound, as tough as leather, as hard as Equestrian steel and so they all shall be the staff warrior incarnate. They must grasp the full purpose of every enterprise, so that if their leaders are killed they can fulfil it. Beware of talking. Be not corruptible. Be calm and prudent, strong and resolute. Valour and enthusiasm of an offensive spirit will cause them to prevail in your duties. I have utmost faith in our new comrades, and they will not fail us. Nor will they fail you. Have confidence in their abilities as new leaders and they will be given the zeal they need to carry them through their gauntlets and succeed as heroes.

That would be an 88mm Armour-Piercing shell. The very same round a Pzkpfw VI 'Tiger' used to punch clean, effortless holes through Allied armour of the day. A wonderful piece of munitions. Worth every penny of the ~$450 odd dollars.

This is what happened after a few historical discussions that occurred after watching the movie Total Recall with my father. How the situation mounted to this is beyond me, but at least it has produced something random to share for once. Hah wow, look - you can see the fear of the camera in his eyes! How interesting!

Don't know if it's the stress getting to you or not but, I'm not complaining!

I am herr Leutnant! You will salute when I arrive!

"Never align your eye too close to your rifle's scope."