John Kettler Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 BFC, This link will show you all the useful things carried on U.S. AFVs, to include hand grenades, ammunition, bazookas and rounds for same, AT mines, small arms and more. Source is about as official as it gets. And that's just the frosting! http://www.scribd.com/doc/13810463/Standard-Ordnance-Items-Catalog-1944-Vol-1 Here is the rundown on ALL the U.S. Army issued projectiles, hand grenades, bombs and more. http://www.scribd.com/doc/13810984/Standard-Ordnance-Items-Catalog-1944-Vol-3 Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 I can't believe no one's responded to this! Maybe I should've addressed to all hands? This is grog heaven, people! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakla1027 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Um I dont know about anyone else, but i already have all this information in the book. "The American Arsenal" ISBN 1-85367-470-2. I'm guessing the folks at BFC have this book & or many others that are even better. Nonetheless thanks for posting this info for those who may not have access. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakla1027 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Also i find it odd, both these formats (the book & John's online links) are missing the Thompson SMG....interesting omission? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 @John Kettler: It's nice to point out these resources to the newer WW2 buffs here but most of us old grogs either have a copy of this already, or a reprint, or know where to look it up. For me it's been a well-thumbed reference for many years. Great source for anyone who wants to go back and see what these US vehicles were notionally equipped with, for sure. @jakla1027: IIRC, By 1944 the Thompson was designated Substitute Standard and the M-3 Grease Gun was generally used where Thompsons were previously issued. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 gunnergoz, Fair points. I didn't know these were available online, and I haven't had much of a book buying budget for quite some time. Drooled over ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY years ago, but too dear for me. Also, I lost my GERMAN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE many moons ago when a cop I knew went through a terrible divorce--while he had my book! These came in very handy when I was investigating the vexed issue of ground tripods for vehicle mounted MGs. Turned out I was right. They were issued for most Allied halftracks, with the exceptions being things like assault guns, TD and antiaircraft vehicles. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 jakla1027, I heard a harrowing story of the M3 at the firing range from an Army veteran. Seems it stuck in full auto (a fairly frequent problem) and the recruit turned away from the range and toward his fellows, gun blazing. World records ensued as the terrified soldiers hit the dirt and made themselves as small as possible. Eventually the madness stopped. Wasn't fun being that recruit later! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakai007 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I had heard of this book, but forgotten where to find it, so thank you John! I do wish that every piece of kit these vehicles carried was avail in CM, like being able to restock a squad with grenades 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sakai, Happy to provide the information! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 What we need around here is a reference thread, eh? Us old timers know all these sources but the new guys may not and sometimes it is good to be reminded of the treasures out there as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 gunnergoz, Good idea! You should see the one I unearthed from the CM Archives. It's in the 47mm thread. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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