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”
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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”
Scattered Shots 