Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide
LIFE Magazine Vietnam AI
I been playing around with Grok’s AI photo editing function lately. I been taking the pictures all my friends take in their stuff and putting them in different backgrounds and making it into LIFE magazines from the war. Take a look and see what you think. None of those are real war photos. Just theContinue reading “LIFE Magazine Vietnam AI”
The Korean War Week 92: Operation Mixmaster! – March 24, 1952
The UN forces begin a huge operation to move the US 1st Marine Division to new defensive positions far to the west of the former ones, but this involves moving some 200,000 men back and forth along the lines. Behind the lines, the ROK continues building up force trying to turn itself into a wellContinue reading “The Korean War Week 92: Operation Mixmaster! – March 24, 1952”
‘Nam Basic Rifleman Kit
I had been putting some stuff out for display for use on my IG account. A lot of historians, collectors and reanactors had been doing this in the last few weeks so I decided to join in the fun. I think it has some interest here so I will show you guys the 3 IContinue reading “‘Nam Basic Rifleman Kit”
Ken Bird’s SOG Mission load
My friend and SOG vet, Ken has listed his load for a SOG mission for our information. I used standard US gear attached to a Stabo Rig. The old style canteen covers around the belt loop. Strobe light case attached to shoulder compass and m7 Bayonet on belt. Swiss seat rope. M16 20 rd magazinesContinue reading “Ken Bird’s SOG Mission load”
The Korean War Week 91: The South Korean Economy is Dying – March 17, 1952
There’s tension between Allies as the ROK economy worsens and worsens, part of the problem being caused by all the South Korean currency printed to respond to the demand for it by the UN forces to buy ‘stuff’. Inflation is growing by leaps and bounds. However, at least some tension between enemies lessens, as oneContinue reading “The Korean War Week 91: The South Korean Economy is Dying – March 17, 1952”
SOG Night Precautions
How SOG troops prepared for night attack
LIFE Magazine Cover Boy?
Yes, that is me in early Vietnam war US Army uniform on the streets of an AI generated Saigon. Pretty neat huh? I have gotten pretty good at photo editing then having Grok tweak backgrounds and add an aging patina of old paper. Looks pretty realistic I think.
Dad’s First Week In Vietnam
I saw this image above on facebook and it reminded me of a story my Dad told about his first week in Vietnam. On some main base before going out to a firebase he was in an ammo bunker with some other new guys and 4 -5 veterans getting ready to go back home. ItContinue reading “Dad’s First Week In Vietnam”
Scattered Shots 