some interesting WWII photos..and some humorous...

quote! from strange military..

STRANGE RUSSIAN TANKS TESTING "UMBRELLA" FROM HOLLOW POINT PROJECTILES - T-55 & T-64'S

There were times when constructors believed that the best tank protection from a hollow charge projectile was … an umbrella! Yes, don’t be surprised, the protection was shaped like an umbrella. It was nearly put into service and was tested for a great variety of Soviet tanks.

T-55 tank equipped with an integrated anti-hollow charge projectile shield (traveling position)

Tank Umbrella 3

T-55 tank equipped with an integrated anti-hollow charge projectile shield (fire position)

 

dunkirk..

robert capa pic, spain 1936.

 

Troops of the Royal Ulster Rifles waiting on a “Lorry Jetty” – a dock made out of abandoned trucks.


Shot of 303 Sqn. Spitfire with squadron mascot, “Misia”

 

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note the trophies, german cap and potato mashers with germans belt...



http://www.flickr.com/photos/21734563@N04/2108503973/ story that goes with photo...

 

Some very interesting photos here! Thanks allot !

 

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