Armed Conflicts Worldwide – Page 16

Photo Analysis: Battle of Attu

81 years ago today, 11 May 1943, the battle of Attu began. Code named Operation Landcrab it lasted from the 11th to the 30th of May. It was the only battle on American soil and only cold weather battle between the US and Japan. An irony to the battle was the troops of the 7thContinue reading “Photo Analysis: Battle of Attu”

105MM Beehive Rounds

A few times My Dad told me about one of the nights their Firebase was almost over run. Dad was in charge of a 105Mm section and at one point during the night he dropped the tube on the 105 to fire directly into the attacking NVA using the Beehive round. The next morning asContinue reading “105MM Beehive Rounds”

Army Sniper, Vietnam

I found this picture of an Army sniper in Vietnam. It was labelled as 1st Cav but I’m not sure. Could also be 9th Infantry Division sniper for a couple of reasons. You can see his XM21 rifle with Redfield ART scope over his should and ERDL uniform.

M14E2 Used by SOG

A neat picture from one of Jason Hardy’s SOG books. The recon man is holding the M14E2 cut down to make it easier to handle in the jungle. One of the SOG Hatchet Force men had this to say about them in the MACV-SOG vet facebook group. “had 2 M-14’s in it with the autoContinue reading “M14E2 Used by SOG”

Interview With Ken Holmes 5th Special Forces-MACV-SOG Command & Control North

Like many of the SOG vets in recent Q&As, I met Ken through the MACV-SOG private group they graciously allow me to be a part of. He served first as a Marine in Vietnam (1966-1967) Then again in Army Special Forces in SOG ( 1971-1972) 1.How did you find out about SOG and got recruited/joinedContinue reading “Interview With Ken Holmes 5th Special Forces-MACV-SOG Command & Control North”

25th Infantry Sniper

A very cool picture from 1969 of an Army sniper in the 25th ID. Youc an see him with the XM21 with night vision optic and suppressor. He mentions he had the Refield/Leathwood ART scope in the rucksack beside him. His spotter poses with his suppressed M16.

History: Bill Brophy

A follow up post on a man I have talked about in the past a bit. The most significant man at Aberdeen Proving Ground, in 1941, was General Julian Hatcher. Hatcher was one of the most prominent members of the nation’s shooting fraternity. He was also the Commanding General of the Ordnance Training Center. PerhapsContinue reading “History: Bill Brophy”

WeaponsMan: The Big Lie About Wanat (COP Kahler), Part 2 of 2

In the enormous1 part one of the series, we reacted to a brain-dead article published in The Atlantic by a retired Major General, who has, since his retirement 20+ years ago, been a lobbyist for defense firms and TV talking head. (Before he got his stars he was an artillery officer). We may have more to sayContinue reading “WeaponsMan: The Big Lie About Wanat (COP Kahler), Part 2 of 2”

Rangers In 1971

A group of Rangers having a little in Vietnam in 1971. Drinking booze out of a dead communist’s skull. The good old days. Some silly, whimsical fellows.

THE SPENCER CARBINE AT THE BEECHER’S ISLAND FIGHT

When the Civil war ended, the breech loading Spencer repeating carbine benefited from a wave of popularity. Gen. James Harrison Wilson had high praise for the firearm. “the Spencer carbine is undoubtedly the best firearm ever put into the hands of the soldier” he wrote in a document that would end up becoming part ofContinue reading “THE SPENCER CARBINE AT THE BEECHER’S ISLAND FIGHT”