Grown Man Style Q and Answer: What Men’s Watch Should I Wear? Q and Answer: What Men’s Watch Should I Wear? Trevor asks: Can you outline what kind of watches are appropriate for what occasions? Surely everything comes down to preference and style, but are there certain combinations that should be avoided? Is there a minimum set of watches a man should own? Do I need to match my watch with my belt buckle with my shoe buckle? We don’t claim to be watch experts - we leave that to our pals at Hodinkee - but we do know enough to give you the basics. Time keeping is at best a secondary purpose in a wristwatch. So: what are those values? Let’s start with your questions. Some watches are more formal than others. Less formal watches, like less formal clothing, tend to reflect sporting roots. What watches you should own is really determined by your lifestyle and personal preferences. One is a gold Longines from the 50s, with a small case, white face and black band. I also own an automatic Junghans Max Bill, as pictured above. So what watches do we recommend?
What ISIS Really Wants What is the Islamic State? Where did it come from, and what are its intentions? The simplicity of these questions can be deceiving, and few Western leaders seem to know the answers. In December, The New York Times published confidential comments by Major General Michael K. Nagata, the Special Operations commander for the United States in the Middle East, admitting that he had hardly begun figuring out the Islamic State’s appeal. “We have not defeated the idea,” he said. The group seized Mosul, Iraq, last June, and already rules an area larger than the United Kingdom. Our ignorance of the Islamic State is in some ways understandable: It is a hermit kingdom; few have gone there and returned. The Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), follows a distinctive variety of Islam whose beliefs about the path to the Day of Judgment matter to its strategy, and can help the West know its enemy and predict its behavior. But Adnani was not merely talking trash. I.
Inventory Updates Words After seven years, we’ve decided to stop publishing Inventory. We’re extremely grateful to everyone that has supported the magazine by advertising with us or selling it in their stores; to those of you that have purchased a copy; and to the people and brands that have helped to bring our pages to life over the course of thirteen issues. Making this magazine has been such a valuable experience. I look back on the legacy of what we’ve created with awe and pride, but the publishing landscape has shifted and it feels like the right time to move on, to conclude things with arguably our best issue, and pursue new challenges and opportunities. Sincerely, Ryan Willms
Put This On PHALANX vs LEGION: CLOSING THE DEBATE | The Deadliest Blogger: Military History Page With the popularity of such films as Alexander, 300, and its sequel 300: Rise of Empire a broader audience is being introduced (sometimes for the first time) to the warriors of ancient Greece. These films are generally poor educational tools, leaving the audience with many misconceptions; and often more questions than answers. From the Persian Wars (499–449 BC) till the Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) the Greek phalanx was the dominant battle formation of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. Against Persians, Carthaginians, and Etruscans the Greeks warriors triumphed. At Chaeronea, however, the Greeks met a superior tactical system: the Macedonian. Polybius and Livy examined the difference and advantages of each tactical system in depth; and they were MUCH closer to the events than we are, so their opinions should be given much weight. These hoplites fought in a tightly-packed rectangular formation called a phalanx. (Continue reading here, at Deadliest Blogger’s new home!) Like this:
ITS Tactical Namer armored personnel carrier of the Israel Defense Force. via militaryarmament Remember, Remember the Fifth of November - Today is November the Fifth and marks a day of celebrating Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Treason in Britain. The history surrounding the plot, which created a day of infamy, is an interesting one with many lessons learned.
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