78 years ago today the 2nd Polish Corps launched their attach on Monte Cassino. Groups like the Polish and French are often forgotten or over looked after 1940 but they were much more active than most people realize. Below is a facebook article from WW2colourisedphotos who post a ton of this type of content andContinue reading “Today In History: The Polish at Monte Cassino”
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WeaponsMan Wednesday: A Forgotten German SOF Unit
Ever heard of Bataillon Ebbinghaus? They really were a thing — briefly. Before World War II, special operations were more the bailiwick of ad hoc, temporary elements, what the British precisely called “mobs for jobs,” than they were assignments to permanent special operations forces. A war would break out, some Robert Rogers would raise a regiment or even aContinue reading “WeaponsMan Wednesday: A Forgotten German SOF Unit”
Garand Thumb!
Sorry for the click bait-ish title but it got you too look didn’t it? I love the M1, it is such a classic rifle and fun to shoot. I assume that these days most people know what “Garand thumb” is and how it is really not the bane that its made out to be. ForContinue reading “Garand Thumb!”
What Price Glory’s 2nd Pattern Jungle Boots Review
TL:DR They’re good reproductions at a decent prices but I have some reservations I bought a pair of the 2nd pattern jungle boots from What Price Glory. Overall they look really good. There are some differences from originals but they are pretty small for the most part. The leather feels solid and looks good andContinue reading “What Price Glory’s 2nd Pattern Jungle Boots Review”
Weaponsman Wednesday: Legendary Knives of SF
Over the years and the decades, certain knives have come to be associated with Special Forces. Unlike the SEALS, we haven’t endorsed thirty different Rambo knives and toad-stabbers, and we’ve never associated with anything as impractical and, well, ugly as the Buckmaster. But hey, the frogs are alright, you gotta love them for what theyContinue reading “Weaponsman Wednesday: Legendary Knives of SF”
TWA Flight Center
Ah the 1960’s, there has to be something for everyone to like from that decade. From cars to style to innovations. The decade might be long gone but The former TWA terminal at JFK airport has been turned into a hotel/museum and it looks like they really put the effort in to it. As aContinue reading “TWA Flight Center”
Today in History: The First Ranger Jump
71 years ago today, March 23rd 1951, the first Ranger combat jump took place. It was also the last jump of the Korean War. Dubbed Operation Tomahawk the plan was to have an airborne unit drop at Munsan-ni to trap Chinese and North Korean forces retreating from the ground elements of Operation Courageous. For theContinue reading “Today in History: The First Ranger Jump”
First Steps on the Willys: Storage Compartments
Next project was to clean up the storage compartments. I’m just going to show the one side since it required the most work and there’s no point in showing an identical bin. Both sides were rusty and dirty as there are various holes that go to the rear wheel well. The one side had beenContinue reading “First Steps on the Willys: Storage Compartments”
First Steps on the Willys MB: Rear Seat
First project on the jeep was to get the rear seat fixed up and a seat belt for the clones installed. It was missing the brackets that hold it in place and I wanted a proper belt to keep them from getting bounced out. Looked like a quick and easy fix. Just get the seatContinue reading “First Steps on the Willys MB: Rear Seat”
Building a Mini Lightweight Rucksack.
So last summer one of the clones used an ARVN rucksack on our backpacking trip. While it worked pretty well I figured it was a good idea to retire it as it’s over 50 years old now. I had hoped to score one of the SO Tech modern ARVNs but they only made a handfulContinue reading “Building a Mini Lightweight Rucksack.”
Scattered Shots 