military

Armed Stupidity and the Darwinian Ratchet

April 12, 2021March 6, 2021 by Ian Kummer

Some scholars argue that asymmetric war is like a Darwinian Ratchet. When an army “culls” the “slow and stupid” guerillas, “better” guerillas take their place, eventually creating a race of super guerillas. Okay, Boomer.

NATO wants Carbon Neutral Tanks. This is Fascism and Here’s Why

April 12, 2021February 17, 2021 by Ian Kummer

NATO Chief: War Must Be Good for the Environment

Jens Stoltenberg recently suggested that our battle tanks should be solar-powered. This is actually an interesting idea, but there are problems, and the worst problem has nothing to do with the tanks themselves.

Ultra Violence: A Book Review

April 12, 2021December 22, 2020 by Ian Kummer

Ultra Violence Ian Michael Kummer book sci-fi novel

This is a re-post Chet Richard’s review and the book author’s responses to his observations and analysis. stands on its own two feet and needs no additional context or explanation. The original is viewable on his website Slightly East of West. That said, this post you’re looking at now is more than a reprint. I’ve split up the original review to highlight each of his observations, and respond to them. I offer sincere thanks to everyone who’s read and commented on the content we’ve posted on Fabius Maximus over the years, and I hope you find this new column informative, or at least entertaining.

Ultra Violence Now Available On Kindle

April 12, 2021December 20, 2020 by Ian Kummer

I originally shared my story Ultra Violence as an anthology. It is now available in its newest and most updated glory on Amazon. Thank you to the readers who expressed your enjoyment and support for my first novel-length work. For newcomers, learn more about the story here.

Spielberg Saved Private Ryan and Killed Patriotism

April 12, 2021November 22, 2020 by Ian Kummer

Synopsis: The classic 1998 gory D-Day movie Saving Private Ryan is a triumph of war cinema that lesser filmmakers have attempted to imitate countless times in the following decades up to the present day. Saving Private Ryan practically defined the entire genre of American war films, but also helped destroy it, perhaps irreversibly.