Interesting WWII Photo
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Interesting WWII Photo
I've seen there's some interests by the gang here for historical and/or war-related photo's...
Here's one from WWII, from the Pacific theater of operations.
I've read all about "hand-to-hand fighting", but this was barrel-to-barrel!
Old No7
Here's one from WWII, from the Pacific theater of operations.
I've read all about "hand-to-hand fighting", but this was barrel-to-barrel!
Old No7
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Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Me thinks that would have been enough to make those guys change their shorts!
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Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Any idea what ship?
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"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
"Freedom is never more that a generation from extinction" Ronald Reagan
"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Looks like a .50 cal aircraft machine gun stuck in a 40MM bofors gun barrel. Curious how it got there.
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The Japanese used the HO-103 in 12.7 caliber. So yep it's pretty much a Japanese made version of our .50 cal. M-1921 aircraft machine gun.
Jeepnik AKA "Old Eyes"
"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
"Freedom is never more that a generation from extinction" Ronald Reagan
"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
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Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Missouri, according to this article: http://ahoy.tk-jk.net/Letters/Kamakazep ... hedin.html
Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Awesome! Thanks for sharing the source and more details, as I only had the picture...Bruce Scott wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2017 4:50 pmMissouri, according to this article: http://ahoy.tk-jk.net/Letters/Kamakazep ... hedin.html
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Re: Interesting WWII Photo
Very cool. I was reading Victor David Hanson's recent article on the Battle of Midway. It kinda made me sad though; I just don't think the country has the kind of people who could sacrifice again, on such a large scale, as that generation did. The snowflakes would melt for sure (or worse, most would probably become collaborators!).
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YK, our country is still turning out people like them. They just don't get the press.
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Jeepnik AKA "Old Eyes"
"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
"Freedom is never more that a generation from extinction" Ronald Reagan
"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
"Freedom is never more that a generation from extinction" Ronald Reagan
"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
Re: Interesting WWII Photo
The Marines have not yet lowered their standards to comply with political pressure. I may pick on them because I was in a different branch, but I still respect them. Here is to hoping they keep on with making their members come up to the standard rather than lowering the standard for a lower quality of new recruit.
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Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
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Captain Callaghan made a statement to his men by giving the Japanese pilot a military funeral at sea. He showed his men that you could respect certain values no matter what. The Missouri gave a good account of herself while under his command, so it appears as if the lesson to the crew was one which stuck with them.
I wish the Islamic fighters who are against us would have the courage to put on a uniform and come forward in full view rather than sneaking in to murder a bunch of kids with bombs.
I wish the Islamic fighters who are against us would have the courage to put on a uniform and come forward in full view rather than sneaking in to murder a bunch of kids with bombs.
D. Brian Casady
Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost