Very interesting. Thanks for posting
That ain't bad shooting for a BAR, especially if it was on the "fast" full auto setting. The BAR is a bit of a pig to hold on target, with a...
That is an excellent book. Highly recommended reading to those who haven't done so already.
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!
That's the one! Thanks
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...
Try that
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...
