Armed Conflicts Worldwide – Page 6

The Korean War Week 54 – The War is One Year Old – July 1, 1951

Over a year has passed since North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea, and while the war has seen the advantage switch hands time and again, one thing it has not seen is any sort of cease fire or peace negotiations. However, that might change soon, as this week both theContinue reading “The Korean War Week 54 – The War is One Year Old – July 1, 1951”

The Korean War Week 53 – Moscow Says ‘End the War!’ – June 24, 1951

Reproduction Beogam/Leopard Camouflage

For history dorks like me getting a hold of appropriate (key word here) early Vietnam War spot camo has been a real headache. Often called Beogam or leopard camo there are a ton of varieties that existed. Mainly because it was sourced from all over at the time. I might have to do a postContinue reading “Reproduction Beogam/Leopard Camouflage”

The Korean War Week 52 – MacArthur Fades, Ceasefire Hopes Rise – June 17 , 1951

SOG During Operation Dewey Canyon

Ken Bird gives his first-hand account of a SOG operation

The Korean War Week 51 – China: Acheson’s Cold Calculus – June 10 , 1951

Never Seen Before SOG Photos

I wanted to show some pictures never before seen. My friend, Ken Bird who was in MACVSOG is letting me share these with you. Some where taken by Ken, the rest he saved from being destroyed as part of classified material trash while he was working in the TOC at Command & Control North inContinue reading “Never Seen Before SOG Photos”

USMC Marine Sniper Collection

This guy on FB has one of the finest vintage gun and accessories collections I have ever seen, I will show more later this week. This time I’m sharing his WW2 USMC 1903 with real USMC Sniper contract 8x Unertl.

Exploding Canteen

Another booby trap canteen from the Vietnam war used by SOG teams.

Today in History: D-Day

78 years ago today, June 6th 1944, Operation Overlord, or as it is commonly known, D-Day commenced. The largest amphibious operation ever and arguably the most famous battle of World War II among western nations. The battle has been covered so many times and in such detail I will skip the overview and dive rightContinue reading “Today in History: D-Day”