Michael Emrys Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The cynic in me is highly suspicious that the claims of Rocket Charlie were officially exaggerated for morale purposes. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Got the head's up on this incredible doc from a couple of my brothers. This is likely one of the post important WW I docs ever made--from a bunch of perspectives, too. The imagery verges on incredible in terms of content and insights provided, and there are tons of segments providing context for many major battles. World War I from Above Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Uh oh... Blocked again by BBC studios. which is odd since am in UK currently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Found this marvelous, heavily illustrated article covering women at war in WW II. https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/women-at-war-1939-1945/ Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) This is a great article on how a famous museum resolved problems with a diorama depicting colonial times. Nor was the demand for destruction of the offending diorama ever, but a civil and reasoned request to more accurately represent the Native Americans (Lenape) in it. To be clear, this wasn't about inflating their role, but in properly showing them as they appeared and in their customary roles, including that the culture was woman dominated when it came to elders. By museum cost standards, the fix was probably a cost avoidance measure when compared to a major redo of the 1900s vintage work, but I think it was ridiculously overpriced given what was done. See what you think.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/20/arts/design/natural-history-museum-diorama.html?fallback=0&recId=1IplsXOLuNzZwSGIMQahz7xpdfk&locked=0&geoContinent=NA&geoRegion=TX&recAlloc=top_conversion&geoCountry=US&blockId=most-popular&imp_id=991501169&action=click&module=trending&pgtype=Article&region=Footer Regards, John Kettler Edited March 23, 2019 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 German WW I lancer in a gas mask. The problem I see is that the horse doesn't have one. Anyone know what those four studlike things are back a bit from the point? Thought at first they might be barbs, but they're straight. It's from a Tumblr called HistoricalTimes. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 M1 Garand at work. Taken from the Tumblr 19391945hu which is full of marvelous mostly WW II items. Really like this one. What it cost for weapons and gear for a Marine in 1943. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Brother George sent me this link. Pershing in combat in World War II. Has a bunch of info in it new to me. Regards, John Kettler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoMac Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Looking Good, JK...Keep posting em :-) Edited March 25, 2019 by JoMc67 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Believe this was full size, and I think it would make a fabulous scuplt for a wargaming miniature. “LMG-Schütze” (Light Machinegun Gunner) by Bernd Hartmann-Wiedenbrück, 1941 Haven't seen many pics of captured Polish armor in use by the Germans, so this one's even more interesting, since it's a TKS tankette, apparently in what looks like Russia. FJ, unknown Italy location, 1943. Regards, John Kettler Edited March 25, 2019 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, John Kettler said: Haven't seen many pics of captured Polish armor in use by the Germans, so this one's even more interesting, since it's a TKS tankette, apparently in what looks like Russia. Knock yourself out: http://beutepanzer.ru/ EDIT - It's a tricky site to navigate at first, so here's the Polish stuff: http://beutepanzer.ru/Beutepanzer/poland/poland.html Edited March 25, 2019 by Sgt.Squarehead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS:96B2P Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 15 hours ago, John Kettler said: Pershing in combat in World War II. Has a bunch of info in it new to me. +1 John. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Interesting as soldier on the right appears to be carrying what could be an early Bolex 16mm camera. (I recall that was one of the first I was trained on as they were still in use in the 70's.) Edited March 25, 2019 by Erwin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 18 hours ago, Erwin said: Interesting as soldier on the right appears to be carrying what could be an early Bolex 16mm camera. (I recall that was one of the first I was trained on as they were still in use in the 70's.) I wondered about that as well. I used the 8mm version to shoot a friend's Project One in the UCLA Film School in 1968. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I still have the 8mm version in carrying bag and handle etc. Imagine it's museum piece now. Moving house, so will be offline for at least a few days. Good luck all! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Erwin said: Moving house... You have my heartfelt sympathies. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Thanks Michael. Up for a few breaths of air and then down again... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Many of us have heard about the Japanese soldier on Guam who refused to surrender, but I bet most of you (starting with me) never heard of the German captive who escaped a US POW camp in New Mexico and remained at large for 40 years. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2018/12/06/colorado-hitler-nazi-wwii-fugitive-gaertner-wanted-nazis-last-soldier/2072854002/ Regards, John Kettler Edited April 5, 2019 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Here's a remarkable satchel charge story, together with a valuable discourse on flamethrower effectiveness (nowhere nearly as lethal as you'd think) arising from it. Our own John D. Salt and Michael Emrys wade in. https://soc.history.war.world-war-ii.narkive.com/s6YFBrZ8/satchel-charge-story-okinawa Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 WorldWarPhotos has an official US Army picture captioned "Sherman tanks near Manila," but the captioner failed to notice that one was either some radical version with turret set aft and left or dead! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Did you know how dangerous tank transporters are, eveen when static? Forget Hollywood FX, for they simply aren't needed to get the same results, practically effortlessly. These and many more Russian and Ukrainian AFV and other debacles await, including some unusual insurance claims and the whole bogged T-90 sequence in the first video at around the four minute mark. Also, these offer views of the latest Russian AFVs outside of the typical parade environment Regards, John Kettler Edited April 7, 2019 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 These are some of the kinds of things that military writers have in mind when they speak of 'friction', all the little things that tend to go wrong during a planned deployment or operation. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) The item below is simply dreadful and completely fits the thread's purpose. It truly is one of those "never saw it coming" crimes. So sad! No gore.https://lawandcrime.com/crazy/father-allegedly-beat-5-year-old-daughter-to-death-for-not-doing-homework/ Regards, John Kettler Edited April 8, 2019 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Let's hope this assault rifle sized laser is Chinese propaganda. If not, people may suddenly lose interest in some CM game vs current/near-future clash with PRC! But it might not be so bad, since the PLA player could afford only a handful of troops, given how CM charges points based on combat capability.https://gizmodo.com/china-claims-to-have-a-real-deal-laser-gun-that-inflict-1827284198?rev=1530546067868&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_twitter Also, looks as if the crime post immediately above this didn't cut properly after being accidentally posted to the wrong thread and stayed! The transplant is where it should be, though. Regards, John Kettler Edited April 8, 2019 by John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 "There seems to be something wrong with the gun, sir." Was this a dead on muzzle strike? Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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