Murphy's Laws of Combat (Perfect Paperback)

by Marion F. Sturkey (Author, Editor) "Murphy's Law is not a figment of creative imagination..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
Murphy's Laws of Combat is a must-read for fans of the military satire genre. This well-written piece allows readers to lose themselves in the world of mishaps and humor that can be found within every military unit. The book starts off with the origin of Murphy's Law and the way it formed into the basic laws for whimsical ills that befall mankind. The laws are then broken down into sections, which include Murphy's General Rules, Murphy's Technology Laws, and Murphy's Technological Advice. From there the author draws on his personal knowledge and sense of humor to jump headlong into Murphy's Laws of Combat. For the thousands of military personnel out there, this section is definitely for you. It is filled with laws, superlatives, guides, and oaths that will keep you amused for hours, with topics ranging from laws of combat for infantry and aviation, to oaths of enlistment, to rules for dating a warrior's daughter. To top it off, the author includes interesting facts on the heritage of the American Warrior. He focuses on the history of anthems for each of the armed forces and the national anthem. The Code of Conduct and General Orders, as well as the beginnings of Memorial Day and Veterans Day, also are addressed. He closes with the warrior's rules for life. The author provides us with a magnificant book of military humor, with enough facts and history to keep us coming back for more. It will come in handy at Happy Hour too! --Leatherneck Magazine

Product Description
Air Force zoomies and Navy squids. Army Doggies and Marine Corps jarheads. Listen up! Do you want to stay alive in combat? If so, read and heed Murphy's laws, rules, axioms, and advice for warriors. If you hate warrior-wannabes and whiny-babies, this is the book for you. There are separate chapters for Infantry and Aviation laws of combat. Also, warriors will find special laws for those unlucky souls who ride or fly in helicopters. When off duty, study Murphy's time-tested beer-drinking guide. Learn the rules of sex and seduction, the analysis of Politically Correct Disease, and much more. Finally, take a serious look at the military heritage of the U.S. Armed Forces -- patriot dreams, fighting words, combat quotations, and military superlatives for the professional American Warrior.

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Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: Heritage Press International; 1st edition (May 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965081443
• ISBN-13: 978-0965081443
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #888,767 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)