The year may have changed, familiar faces come and go, but some things remain the same. The POW issue continues to dominate and frustrate armistice talks, the fear of an expanded war in Asia re-emerges, and the snow remains cold. The war found no end and no pause in either 1950 or 1951, but thirdContinue reading “The Korean War Week 81: Ridgway Admits the UN is Little Threat! – January 6, 1952”
Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide
“Commando Vault”
The 15,000 pound BLU-82B bomb was a system used during the Vietnam war. Nicknamed the “Daisy Cutter” because of the pattern it made when clearing jungle. Dropped from a C130, the bomb had a rod that detonated it a few yards from the ground. The Command Vault project was used by SOG a few timesContinue reading ““Commando Vault””
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”
Captain William “Buckey” O’Neill
William Owen O’Neil was born in St. Louis on Feb 2,1860, the first son of John and Mary Menimin O’;Neil. In 1862, the family moved to Philadelphia and later to Washington , DC. Little is known of his early years. Buckley came from warrior’s stock. His father, John Owen O’Neil was born in 1834 inContinue reading “Captain William “Buckey” O’Neill”
The Korean War Week 80: Empty Lines and Guerrillas: X-mas ’51 in Korea! – December 30, 1951
It’s Christmas, 1951, and though peace on earth and goodwill to all men might have a general appeal, peace seems as far away as ever in Korea. There are, though, no large scale offensives being planned at the moment, as the frozen winter grips Korea and the peace talks drag on and on. However, justContinue reading “The Korean War Week 80: Empty Lines and Guerrillas: X-mas ’51 in Korea! – December 30, 1951”
Hungry For Holiday C-rations?
I recently picked up a few more Vietnam ear MCI items. These are not easy to find anymore at a reasonable price compared to condition. Of course almost none of it is digestible and safe. The bread might be nonfatal but I wouldn’t risk it. The Peach jam can looked perfect in the photo butContinue reading “Hungry For Holiday C-rations?”
ARVN Ranger Tiger Lady of South Vietnam
Madame Ho Thi Que, The Tiger Lady, courageously served in combat with the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion. Her exploits were legendary, even in the war torn region of South East Asia. She marched and fought with one of the most respected military units in Vietnam: the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion -“The Black Tigers”.Continue reading “ARVN Ranger Tiger Lady of South Vietnam”
Experimental SOG Boots
The famous Wellco made jungle boots tested by SOG for use in Laos and Cambodia. The idea being to look like indig barefeet tracks instead of the easily tracked USGI issue vibram sole jungle boot. I’m sure it only took you a few seconds to see why they didn’t work. Not comfortable with no traction.Continue reading “Experimental SOG Boots”
Scattered Shots 