Apparently that Waffen SS battalion forgot their matches (they were likely in the same truck as the Panzerfausts and every experienced NCO ... a...
The Sherman had a single-axis stabilizer for the main gun. It was inadequate for precise firing on the move but from such close distances this...
The Tiger exposing itself was ridiculous. Almost as ridiculous as the Shermans having to close to a ridiculously short distance to get a...
That's why you get paid the big bucks
Well played :D
You are referring to the cylindrical object visible next to the bottom (or left of the photo) next to the air rifle in the picture accompanying...
It is not. The muzzle blast from a 105mm howitzer would crumple that like a pop can.
And another one from 5 years ago! Reddit - AskHistorians - Why were the planes used in the two theaters of WWII different?
Attempt #2. Does this work? [IMG]
IMG_20200406_180826_687 by George Patton posted Feb 16, 2021 at 1:04 AM Circa December 1944, South of Bastogne Belgium
Often the first letter of a tank's "nickname" would correspond to the company that the tank was in. In this case "butcher boy" might mean that he...
Early form of sonar, named for the "Anti-Submarine Detection Investigation Committee"
Kai, feel free to private message me (and give me a phone call later). I understand what you are going through. You've always been looked up...
Kai, resp Kai, respectfully, what are you expecting Otto to respond with? Over time forums lose members and gain members. Some good WW2F members...
Thanks for posting Gordon. I thought he had passed away years ago.
Not even remotely close. No resemblance at all. Also, please note that it is M1 "Garand" (pronounced G-errand) , not "Grand"
This is a good "coffee table" book to read. I have had a hard copy for 15 years. Very entertaining,
https://www.amazon.ca/Battle-St-Lawrence-Nathan-Greenfield/dp/0006394507 I read this book about 10 years ago. This is a good start.
I believe what you propose is called Wikipedia.
Which one?
