Author Archives: odeboyz

The Wehrmacht’s use of horses in the Polish and Soviet Union campaigns 1939-44

Posted on January 9, 2018 by odeboyz

Blitzkreig attacks were a logistical impossibility on the eastern front, which meant the Polish experience couldn’t be repeated. Germany relied on the Soviet Union for oil supplies, which ceased with their invasion. The wehrmacht’s early successes were a ‘winner’s curse’ … Continue reading →

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Film review ~ Molly’s Game (Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba)

Posted on January 9, 2018 by odeboyz

Molly’s Game is a biopic of Molly Bloom, the ‘queen’ of gambling. Her life is tedious, which is a fatal flaw for a biopic. Aaron Sorkin the scriptwriter and director should have noticed this and added drama. His film could … Continue reading →

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A pub for pensioners

Posted on January 5, 2018 by odeboyz

Four retired men saw a pub called “Old Timers.” Underneath it said, “All drinks 10p.” Obviously they thought it was a scam but having plenty of time on their hands they went in. The bartender called out, “What’ll it be … Continue reading →

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Flower Power in the 1960s

Posted on January 3, 2018 by odeboyz
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Book review: Lee Child ~ The Affair

Posted on January 2, 2018 by odeboyz

I don’t much like Lee Child’s Reacher series, which epitomise treadmill routine writing. This is the 16th Reacher novel and is a prequel. The story has Reacher becoming a loner solving problems using extreme violence. Child appears to have taken … Continue reading →

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Sit wide eyed in wonder

Posted on January 1, 2018 by odeboyz

It’s Christmas, kids all over the land call out As soon as morning awakens them The little ones still believe; Perhaps older ones aren’t now quite so sure. Noise of excited children as presents Wrapped so gently in previous weeks … Continue reading →

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The Brexit Paradise has arrived

Posted on December 29, 2017 by odeboyz

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North Korea, the USA and the balance of terror in 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by odeboyz

Sovereignty is having ultimate authority over a territory, with the absolute right to govern. Thus, a sovereign state is one that governs itself, independent of any foreign power, with the full authority to make war or peace and to form … Continue reading →

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The Wooden Ball

Posted on December 19, 2017 by odeboyz

Jim walked into a barbers for a shave and haircut. He said he’d understand if the shave wasn’t clean and smooth because of he had wrinkled cheeks, “Just do your best.” The barber nodded wisely and got a wooden ball … Continue reading →

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Film Review ~ Baby Driver (NetFlix) (2017) (Ansel Elgort and Kevin Spacey)

Posted on December 19, 2017 by odeboyz

Baby Driver was double Oscar winner Kevin Spacey’s last film before he became persona non grata. Playing Doc Spacey sleepwalks his way through the role using his characteristic menace, intimidation and sinister quips. He looks bored and, we now know, … Continue reading →

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