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  1. Up From Marseille
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    Cleaning medals

    IMHO the cleaned metal will look too raw to be aesthetically pleasing. I'd take a soft cloth and mild soap and that would be all.
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Mar 1, 2017 in forum: Information Requests
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    Saginaw M1 Carbine

    "RIA" is a rebuild mark for Rock Island Armory in Illinois.
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Aug 24, 2016 in forum: Information Requests
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    SS Dagger Real or Fake?!

    I'm with Skipper. (IMHO, having had a genuine one) The fit - especially of the grip - is below par and the eagle is quite crude.
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Dec 18, 2015 in forum: Small Arms and Edged Weapons
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    Army Regulation AR-600-35

    AWESOME! Thanks very much! :salute:
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Sep 11, 2015 in forum: Information Requests
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    Book suggestion U.S. tanks in ETO

    THAT was the word I was looking for..... :cool:
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: WWII Books & Publications
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    What am I looking at ? ( Nazi stamp ? )

    Is that what they mean about "laundering money?"
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Information Requests
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    Book suggestion U.S. tanks in ETO

    How about a gratuitous, self-indulgent plug:...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: WWII Books & Publications
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    How to get copy of original document.

    You'll have a one-in four chance that the record wasn't burned at NARA, but, if he ever went to a VA hospital for treatment, a duplicate of his...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Feb 5, 2015 in forum: Information Requests
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    World of Tanks

    It is not possible to "hack" WoT as the game is entirely server-side. While there are illegal "mods" that enhance your local visibility, they...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Dec 16, 2014 in forum: PC and Console Simulations
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    M4 Sherman gun

    The mix of 75mm vs 76mm M4s was also largely influenced by the REMFs back at Ft. Knox, etc. Gen. Devers, who was in charge of the Armored Force...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: Armor and Armored Fighting Vehicles
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    Governors on shermans

    While the HP is up for conjecture, the MPH is fairly easy to calculate! An M4A3 with a Ford GAA governed at 2650rpm was good for about 26mph in...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: Armor and Armored Fighting Vehicles
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    Governors on shermans

    As pointed out, the Ford GAA used on the M4 did indeed have a governor. Per the TM9-759 section on tachometers, it gives us some details:...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: Armor and Armored Fighting Vehicles
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    M4 Sherman gun

    Regarding 75mm vs 76mm HE: On September 1, 1943, General Gillem of the Armored Force Board sent a letter to AGF clarifying the Armored Force’s...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Armor and Armored Fighting Vehicles
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    Anyone know where I can find a pic of this?

    All this post needs is bacon to be perfect.!
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: Information Requests
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    Tank costs ($ / £)

    You need to read: http://www.amazon.com/The-Business-Tanks-G-Macleod-Ross/dp/0722308701 The story of Great Britain's tank procurement efforts in...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: Armor and Armored Fighting Vehicles
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    Information for Book

    From past experience: 1) Try any internet web sites for each unit and run down any names/addys from there. 2) Get info on any past alumni reunions...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Jul 15, 2014 in forum: Information Requests
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    Army Regulation AR-600-35

    Hey Folks, I'm having a heck of a time locating a copy of this puppy: War Department. Army Regulations No. 600-35 "Personnel, Prescribed Service...
    Thread by: Up From Marseille, May 23, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: Information Requests
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    AT Companies in WWII -- (specifically, but not limited to, 411th and 157th Infantry Regiments)

    If memory serves, this practice was instituted in late September 1944. Prior to that, the unit had to adhere to the TO&E guidelines pretty...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, May 14, 2014 in forum: Information Requests
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    World of Tanks

    While I think it's a great idea, I admit to having problems connecting the dots. The Planes can attack either the tanks or the ships. The ships...
    Post by: Up From Marseille, May 7, 2014 in forum: PC and Console Simulations
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    K/98 Dress Bayonet

    Skipper, I believe it says "Deggendorf" which is in Bavaria. John
    Post by: Up From Marseille, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: Weapons
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