For those that might not be aware (those like me) Discovery is airing season two of a very interesting and pertinent series titled “The Colony”.  According to Discovery, the premise behind this series is as follows:

“THE COLONY is an experiment that simulates a post-apocalyptic world in which volunteers are tasked with surviving and rebuilding everything from scratch, using only raw ingenuity and supplies they scavenge from their environment. Here’s your destination to learn more about these bold experiments into a dark future that holds the promise of hopeful regeneration.” Continue Reading »

The study of soldiering, especially tactics, is very important. We have a 4 thousand year recorded history of war, it would behoove you to study it. Besides, it’s interesting stuff. I have included a list of books that I have found useful in the study of military history, revolutionary warfare, tactics and skills. The list is long, but far from complete. They are not equally useful so I have added comments that might help you pick some or prioritize.

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Those who are preparing for the zombie apocalypse often assume that the zombies that they will be facing will be a cookie cutter scene removed from the movies. The dumb, shambling, slack jawed and gore covered moron that has no situational awareness and begs to be put down like an ailing pet. But what if they weren’t?

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They are emotionless, unflinching, they fear nothing on this Earth, they do not complain when given an order, or do they fear their own demise. They are but machines. Truly that is all a robot is, a machine, perhaps extremely complex and expensive, perhaps intelligent and capable of telling the difference from friend or foe, they are nevertheless machines. Continue Reading »

This might delve into a more debated issue regarding the origin of the zombie, however, would you entertain the notion that someone could take on the characteristics of a zombie without actually being undead? Continue Reading »

New research has pushed a new theory forward on why the undead, living dead, or more commonly, the zombie are driven to feed upon the living. Continue Reading »

National Geographic is airing a special this coming month similar to the History Channel’s “Life Without People”.  The NatGeo special, Aftermath: Population Zero ”investigates what would happen if every single person on Earth simply disappeared.  This is the astounding story of a world we will never see. Explore an interactive world without humans.” Continue Reading »

In warfare it has often been said that it is best to make the enemy fight your fight. One old adage is that it takes ten attackers to defeat a single defender, and when the hordes of the undead walk this will be as true as ever.

Though the idea of having the undead treading on your very doorstep may not seem appealing, it is many times better than having them feast on your entrails. However, to truly allow you and those who hold up with you a fighting chance, you must do more than simply lock the door, shut the windows, and stand on the roof waving a burning torch, there will be much to be done to prepare a defense that will allow you to defeat the enemy upon your door step. Continue Reading »

Though the staff here normally sticks to strictly informational posts, and attempts to refrain from reviewing Hollywood’s attempt at informing the public about the pending zombie outbreak, it is difficult to argue against posting a George A. Romero project.  Many consider his projects more documentaries than fiction as he has an uncanny insight into the realm of the undead.

Of note in the trailer, is the comment “I think it is time to leave this place.” Which could spark debate about your zombie plan and how and when going mobile would be the best idea.  We would love to hear your opinions about the trailer and what type of world we might find ourselves in after the attack.

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