Armed Conflicts Worldwide – Page 7

The Korean War Week 58 – The Empire Strikes Back – July 29, 1951

60MM Mortar Accident

By Ken Bird I Remember one evening in Dec 68, personal on top of Marble Mountain overlooking CCN north side of the mountain was receiving fire and a Recon team was in support on the south side of the mountain. At that time I was assigned to security company. One of our duties was toContinue reading “60MM Mortar Accident”

SOG Medic Gary Rose MOH

By The Giant Killer On the SOG facebook group with extra pictures added by me. 3rd SF Group 46th Co. Capt. Gary “Mike” Rose enlisted in the U. S. Army, April 4, 1967. In 1970, Rose was reassigned to the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group, 5th Special Forces Group. Operation TailwindContinue reading “SOG Medic Gary Rose MOH”

The Korean War Week 57: Behind the Talks – A New Battle Is Brewing – July 22, 1951

Rhodesian Kill Quick Device

Diagram of the locally made Rhodesian Kill Quick or K.Q. firing device attachment designed to go on vehicle hoods and roofs.Loaded with different kinds of shot, the K.Q. was an easy and cheap alternative to having an entire armed convoy just to run to the supermarket. Mainly marketed towards farmers and those that lived awayContinue reading “Rhodesian Kill Quick Device”

The Korean War Week 56: Ceasefire Talks Start – With Threats, Tricks, and Delays

The Korean War Week 55: Ceasefire Talks Planned – But the War Isn’t Paused

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”