The G43 design was inferior to that of the M1 Garand in concept, and was executed poorly in almost every regard. A few thoughts in no particular...
By "real world" do you mean are The two protrusions on the top of the lug authentic to the original optic used with the Sherman tank? It appears...
Welcome to the forum. The legendary OpanaPointer does grow on you over time -- sort of like a fun-loving fungus :D
'Nam re-enacting is a thing over here in Canada too. It's not particular widespread but I found it unusual given that no one fought under the...
McMaster-Carr (McMaster-Carr) may have a gasket which fits. I have purchased a handful of gaskets and o-rings for various military vehicle projects.
Thanks for the review. This was on my "need to watch" list for a few years. I'll skip over it and move on to greener pastures.
The Big Sandy Shoot
The history that particular command car is unclear and I've yet to see any firm link to Patton. That command car has been attributed to Patton...
The upturned M26 Pershing tank in the video is neat.
2nd row center is the American Campaign Medal ribbon. 2nd row far right may be a mis-colored WW2 Victory Medal ribbon. The general layout matches...
Autocorrect error. "Paper" should be "Panzer". But, in all fairness by 1945 the 9th and 10th SS-Panzer Divisions were panzer divisions only on...
Seeing as how "favourite" has such a warm aura associated with it (as opposed to something more "academic" such as "which Waffen-SS Paper Division...
Does a "basement find" count? Second World War tank and anti-aircraft gun found hidden in basement of villa in Germany [IMG]
"Comrades, whatever happened to 'redistribution of medal wealth?' I don't think this situation is covered in the latest 5 Year Plan"
It's most likely either: Buried in the dirt under an apartment block or parking lot in Berlin Ended up being taken home by a solider, and now...
.... Why double tap when you have a 76mm gun? Do it right or don't do it at all!
Yes, two valid points. The Bren had a similar magazine feeding problem propensity as the Sten. Standard practice (unsure of how "formalized" this...
No! Of course not. You should just throw out that useless stuff. Or better yet, send it to me so I can take it off your hands! I try to help where...
A few comments here: The MP40 is not unreliable. I've read very few accounts of MP40 unreliability. It is an open-bolt submachine gun with an...
Nice set. From top (clockwise): M3A1 M1928A1 Thompson M1 (late production with protective rear site "ears" ) or M1A1 Thompson M1 Carbine (with...
