Was Mr Holder a survivor of the USS Arizona? I thought that the last USS Arizona had passed away last year. Looking on google, I see references to...
Outstanding photos! Thanks for sharing! Photo taken on the Konigsee in Berchtesgaden is particularly noteworthy. I know that spot very well, and...
Can someone explain what the heck I'm reading here? I guess I've been away too long....
There are two "bronze stars": The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for gallantry or meritorious conduct (also retroactively awarded to those with a...
This is tragic news. Gaines was a true gentleman with an incredible base of knowledge. I will miss our conversations.
Merry Christmas from Canada!
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Hello all, Several years ago I recall reading an account of a bomber crewman (B-29?) who survived a shootdown over northern Japan (Hokkaido?) and...
The carbine length Lebels are some of the most unpleasant military rifles I've fired. (As are their compatriots -- the various Berthier carbines...
Is there a date on those photos? The M1 Carbine was not used in combat on Guadalcanal, so I'm guessing these were taken later when Guadalcanal was...
I believe the breeches fell out of favour as the war progressed. Lou is right as to the breeches not being indicative of a cavalry officer. If I...
Several of the M113s which are now sitting in my garage served in Afghanistan with the Canadian Army. The Army launched a program to update the...
Its a Canadian variant. M113A3-type vehicle (with some specific canadian modifications, but close enough to a US spec one), with a twin machine...
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Christmas Drive by George Patton posted Dec 25, 2021 at 9:14 PM
From first glance this appears to be a "russian capture" P08. When taken into Soviet possession at or before the end of the war, captured German...
She served as a mechanic/driver in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. There is a well known photo of her in uniform standing in front of an...
On a more serious note I'm pleased to see to old "regulars" are still active here. It will be great to get back into the swing of things. Thanks...
That is too close for comfort. My attorney wil be in contact shortly...
I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that it may tend to incriminate me
