Armed Conflicts Worldwide – Page 2

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”

The Korean War Week 78: Communists See 100% Success in the Skies! – December 16, 1951

The Korean War Week 77: The Korean Winter Bites Hard – December 9, 1951

MK3A2 Offensive Hand Grenade

Below is a post about the MK32 concussion grenade and feed back from SOG Green Berets on it’s use. The MK3A2 offensive hand grenade, commonly referred to as the concussion grenade, is designed to produce casualties during close combat while minimizing danger to friendly personnel. The grenade is also used for concussion effects in enclosedContinue reading “MK3A2 Offensive Hand Grenade”

The Korean War Week 76: Is America Favouring The Communists? – December 2, 1951

SOG “Get Out Of Jail Free” ID Card

I have read and heard about these many times over the years. SOG personnel were issued these IDs that let them get away with all kinds of stuff. Both on official business and while going too far on their down time. Very neat to see one turn up.