Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide
The Korean War 037 – Matt the Ripper! – March 4, 1951
SOG Men Talk About the M34 WP Grenade
Below are some comments from the fellas about the M34 and using it. 1-0 ‘- recon team leader. 1-1 – assistant team leader, CCC- command & control central, “WP” Willy Pete – white phosphorus Great for breaking contact on ambushes out of Mai Loc I’d tape a WP to the front of a Claymore. YouContinue reading “SOG Men Talk About the M34 WP Grenade”
The Korean War 036 – MacArthur Gets Dumber Every Week – February 25, 1951
SOG User Experience With The Gyrojet Pistol
During the war in Vietnam, SOG recon troops were sent a lot of unique and experimental weapons and gadgets to play around with and report back. One of those items is the famous Gyrojet pistol. You can see MOH Franklin D. Miller holding one tht belonged to MOH George Sisler after he was KIA. TheContinue reading “SOG User Experience With The Gyrojet Pistol”
The Korean War 035 – The Battle of Chipyong-ni – February 18th, 1951
M1938 Garand Scabbard Deal at Sarco
Looks like Sarco has a deal on the leather scabbards for the M1 Garand. Only $40 at the time I’m posting this. The shipping was $26 for me I think so still cheaper than a lot I see on ebay or other places. Needless to say I’m pretty pleased with it. Is it heirloom quality?Continue reading “M1938 Garand Scabbard Deal at Sarco”
The Korean War 034 – Four Chinese Armies Target Wonju – February 11, 1951
SOG Night Precautions
How SOG troops prepared for night attack