Today we have a post from Trey Moore . You can visit the page and buy Vietnam war clothing and gear at http://www.mooremilitaria.com The Vietnam War saw the first practical use of dedicated grenade launchers versus the rifle grenades of WWII and Korea. The M79 Grenade Launcher was revolutionary. It was light weight, accurate andContinue reading “XM-148”
Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide
Vietnam “Death Machine”
A very cool pictures shared by one of the fellas in the FB SOG group. An indig loads a variant of the “death machine” pack. The idea was an M60 gunner would carry 1,000 rounds of 7.62 ammo in a box using the light weight ruck frame. The belt was fed to the gun usingContinue reading “Vietnam “Death Machine””
Civil War Artillery
On the last day of the battle of Gettysburg Before the famous charge, an artillery barrage was to soften up the Union troops on Cemetery Ridge. While the rebel forces lay in the woods on the opposite end of the long sloping field, the artillery started. At almost exactly 1 p.m. two shots were firedContinue reading “Civil War Artillery”
USS Missouri’s Guns
Came across this video of the inside of the USS Missouri’s gun’s being loaded. It is pretty neat to see the process from the inside. I found it interesting so thought I would share it. Here is another look at the next stage, one of the firing mechanisms. And finally the money shot, one thatContinue reading “USS Missouri’s Guns”
Today in History: The Recapture of Corregidor
78 years ago today, February 16th 1945, the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team landed on Corregidor Island to begin it recapture. The capture of the island was deemed necessary due to it’s location in Manila Harbor. The general plan of attack would be to use the 503rd to capture the heights of the island, anContinue reading “Today in History: The Recapture of Corregidor”
The Suppressed M16 In Vietnam
“With the emergence of the M16 as the principal infantry arm of the US ground combat forces in South Vietnam, the major thrust of suppressor development was centered on the 5.56mm rifle. The USAMTU had been actively involved with suppressor testing during the course of Army revaluations. So far as the AMTU was concerned, ifContinue reading “The Suppressed M16 In Vietnam”
Cold Harbor
One of the bloodiest battles of the civil war
Gyrojet Pistol
I ran across some great images of the famous Gyrojet pistol test and used by some SOG recon troops in the Vietnam war. Even being used by MOH recipient George K. Sisler when he was killed in action. While you can’t see his face in the pic above, the soldier holding the pistol is FranklinContinue reading “Gyrojet Pistol”
LVT(A)1 Amtrack/Water Buffalo
These were the first amphibious infantry support vehicles built. They were built off of LVT-2 water Buffalos by adding armor and a turret. There was no cargo capacity as the turret and related armor and equipment took up the space and weight. Built in response to the need for more fire power to deal withContinue reading “LVT(A)1 Amtrack/Water Buffalo”
Scattered Shots 