“The World Wonders”
Posted by Clerk on Apr 1, 2013 in Stories of the Way
“The world wonders” was the message inadvertently sent in an encrypted transmission from US Admiral Chester Nimitz to Admiral William Halsey, Jr. on October 25, 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Admiral Halsey, was commanding Task Force 34 when he made the decision to pursue a Japanese decoy fleet and leave the landing beaches […]
Do not intend to Wound, but to Kill!
Posted by Clerk on Apr 1, 2013 in Stories of the Way
Its a frightening concept which seems to epitomise the worst of warfare. The saying is attributed to Miyamoto Musashi, regarded as one of the greatest Japanese sword masters and warriors, a survivor of over 60 duels (some famously recorded) and author of the Go no Rin Sho (the Book of 5 Rings) a popularised book […]
