So I took the DU poncho liner out instead of a sleeping bag this summer to see how it worked. I have taken an old liner out before but I would always end up outside of it. Which is one of the main things that drew me to the Dragoon Unlimited liners was the inclusionContinue reading “Dragoon Unlimited Poncho Liner Field Test”
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187th at Munsan-ni Photo Analysis
The 187th ARCT’s equipment for Operation Tomahawk was much the same as it had been at Sukchon and Sunchon the previous months. Uniforms were M1943 Field Jackets and pants. A lot of HBT uniforms, (at least the pants) are seen being used as well. A distinctive part of the uniforms is a number of theContinue reading “187th at Munsan-ni Photo Analysis”
Today in History: Operation Tomahawk
72 years ago today, March 23rd 1951, Operation Tomahawk began. It would be the second and last airborne operation of the Korean War. A joint operation with Operation Courageous the overall goal was to trap large numbers of the Chinese PVA and North Korean KPA between the Han and Imjin Rivers by landing near Munsan-Ni.Continue reading “Today in History: Operation Tomahawk”
USS Missouri’s Guns
Came across this video of the inside of the USS Missouri’s gun’s being loaded. It is pretty neat to see the process from the inside. I found it interesting so thought I would share it. Here is another look at the next stage, one of the firing mechanisms. And finally the money shot, one thatContinue reading “USS Missouri’s Guns”
Today in History: The Recapture of Corregidor
78 years ago today, February 16th 1945, the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team landed on Corregidor Island to begin it recapture. The capture of the island was deemed necessary due to it’s location in Manila Harbor. The general plan of attack would be to use the 503rd to capture the heights of the island, anContinue reading “Today in History: The Recapture of Corregidor”
Making a Tropical Rucksack
So a while back I got the idea to make my own Tropical Rucksack since the reproductions looks discontinued and originals were going for $400. The frame is almost identical in style to the ARVN rucksacks frame so I used the ARVN I have and this picture to extrapolate some measurements. I took those andContinue reading “Making a Tropical Rucksack”
Forensics Follow Up
In the vein of the stereotypical middle manager or SNCO; “to piggyback of what he said…”With the other days repost on Forensics, sometimes even basic things are a give away. Ran across this guy out at the old quarry in the desert this past week. Looked like a 300 blackout or 7.62×39 at first glanceContinue reading “Forensics Follow Up”
LVT(A)1 Amtrack/water Buffalo
These were the first amphibious infantry support vehicles built. They were built off of LVT-2 water Buffalos by adding armor and a turret. There was no cargo capacity as the turret and related armor and equipment took up the space and weight. Built in response to the need for more fire power to deal withContinue reading “LVT(A)1 Amtrack/water Buffalo”
Today in History: Operation Dewey Canyon
54 years ago today, January 22nd 1969, Operation Dewey Canyon began. the operation would last 56 days and be the last major operation of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. The goal of the operation was to neutralize a PAVN build-up in the A Shau and Đa Krông Valleys for essentially annual spring offensive. TheContinue reading “Today in History: Operation Dewey Canyon”
The Tropical Rucksack
I stole below from Vietnamgear.com so if you want to see a little more go check them out. Development of the Tropical Rucksack (a.k.a. Jungle Rucksack) began in 1965 when MACV requested a nylon version of the ARVN pack from Natick Labs for evaluation purposes. However, after initial testing the rucksack had to be significantly redesigned in order toContinue reading “The Tropical Rucksack”
Scattered Shots 