Bogusław Chrabota suggests that Włodzimierz Czarzasty is pursuing personal success in Kyiv, disregarding others, in a manner reminiscent of Polish cavalry traditions.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 23 FEB - Once again this year, the Italian Embassy in Ashgabat participated in the exhibition organized on the occasion of 'Diplomat's Day in Turkmenistan', presenting content dedicated to Italian excellence in the equestrian sector. The initiative was carried out thanks to the collaboration with the National Cavalry Association, which contributed to the promotion of Italian tradition and expertise related to the world of horses. During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister and ...

‘Air cavalry’ commander John B Stockton was the inspiration behind Duvall’s napalm-sniffing Lt Col Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic The actor Robert Duvall, who died this week, is known for many memorable movie roles, but none so much as his cameo as the Stetson-wearing Lt Col Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. In Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic Duvall plays the commander of a helicopter squadron who flies into battle with Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries blaring from loudspeakers and utters the immortal line: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” Duvall’s scene-stealing portrayal earned him Bafta and Golden Globe awards for best supporting actor as well as an Oscar nomination in that category. What is less well known is that his character was based on a real officer who fought in Vietnam. Lt Col John B Stockton was hard to miss. Like Duvall in the movie, he wore a black Stetson and spurs on his boots. He carried his papers in leather saddlebags and even had his unit’s mascot, a mule called Maggie, smuggled into Vietnam despite a strict “no pets” policy. And he really did play Wagner from side-mounted speakers fixed to his helicopter when going into action. Continue reading...