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MG42 German Machine Gun in Afghanistan
I totally understand why they destroy weapons. It's a shame that all that history is being destroyed though. -
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MG42 German Machine Gun in Afghanistan
Probably an MG3 the West Germans were using them for awhile. They are now in .308 instead of the 8mm. I read some place that the Americans toyed around with the MG42 in 30-06. They came up with the M-60 which looks vaguely similar. The M-60 was a POS from what I read and from some Veterans that... -
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WWII Aviation Scarves (RAF, USAAF, etc.)
I know that the Japanese had a 1000 stitch belt that their loved ones would make. The women ask other women to put one stitch in a cloth belt till they had a total of a 1000. This was supposedly good luck for the soldiers. They worked as well as the Indian "Ghost Shirts" those weren't bullet... -
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Chukka Boots
Dostacos I know what you mean. I remember chasing Jack Rabbits and having those spines tacking my Levi's to my shin. It felt if somebody had stapled the denim to my legs.- DutchIndo
- Post #53
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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"Ike" Jacket?
Something tells me it's French, the button cuff looks similar to the M-47 jacket. Maybe tailor made for the Free French it's probably post war. -
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RIP VHS is Dead
VHS !? I still have a crap load of Beta tapes ! I refuse to get rid of them because I have alot of 80s music videos on them. I also have some cool documentries and rare 3 Stooges. I still have the Beta Player it doesn't work though. I spent 300.00 dollars on it - 80s dollars. I remember they had...- DutchIndo
- Post #46
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Stilwell Road
My Uncle worked on the Kwai RR during the war. He's still kicking it though he forgets our names now. My Dad told me when the movie came out my Uncle was irritated. My Uncle was upset that the movie made it seem like the Brits did it all. There were alot of nationalities there Thais... -
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Fascinating documentary on PBS
I also caught that great show reminds me of a similar personal event in my life. Being a child I had no control over what my Dad did (I had half sisters he ran out on ). When I met my half sister she let a torrent of hate and frustration out on me. 40+ years of pent up rage was unleashed on me... -
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Top 5 WW2 movies
Aside the usual BOB and SPR both excellent. I really enjoy the War Year or post War movies. The reason is it still fresh and the mentality is still there. 1. Walk in the Sun 2. Guadalcanal Diary 3. Battle Ground 4. Merrill's Mauraders (1960s but awesome battle scenes) 5. Objective Burma...- DutchIndo
- Post #6
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Bing Crosby Christmas Radio on XM/SIRIUS
I have some on CD I bought years ago I like the Kraft cheese commercials. They even tell you how many ration points they are. A different time and place. -
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We once were young..
Nice pics, what type of camera and film. Can one still find BW Film ? Last time I bought it was some 20 years ago. I would hide my Olympus OM-1 in a Gas Mask bag during Re-enactments. For some reason the shots just didn't look right. -
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canteen returned 63 years later
The Veteran should have been more gracious. To be fair though what memories did that mess kit invoke ? I had a Boss at work who served as a door gunner in 'Nam. I gave him some paperbacks about what he did over there. As he accepted them I can see his hand shaking and his emotions. I really... -
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Show us your Guns!
Matrioshka nice pistols, Viet-Nam War trophies ? I wish I could have bought one of those pistols years ago. Chinese imported weapons are now banned my friends and I were buying 200.00 AKs, 90.00 SKSs and pistols were about 150.00 I believe. The Norinco .45s were a really good pistols. One guy I...- DutchIndo
- Post #871
- Forum: The Display Case
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Vintage look photo paper
One thing I notice about "Vintage" photos, clothes never seem baggy enough. I think most re-enactors fall into the "Tailored" look. With Officers I think it would be OK but the average "Grunt" no. Uniforms were worn weeks on end then turned in or destroyed. Uniforms were often salvaged from... -
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Twilight Zone/Rod Serling Fans: Night Gallery Online
This was one of my favorite shows in the 70-80s . The "Simpsons" spoofed this on one of their Halloween Specials. There was a real creepy episode where a Wooden Toy Horse was looking for it's mate.- DutchIndo
- Post #3
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Show us your Guns!
Ah the .45 vs 9mm debate still rages ! I'm partial to the ACP myself. Years ago my buddy owned a Luger. His was ammo sensitive maybe he was using reloads but that thing was always jamming. He also had a G-43 back then a beautiful rifle. Unfortunately shooting crappy Egyptian Ammo blew the slide...- DutchIndo
- Post #855
- Forum: The Display Case
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Uniforms in casual wear
I read somewhere here maybe that Sears Khaki work clothes are a close copy to WWII Khakis. -
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Patton assasinated?
Yes it was alluded to in the movie "Patton". I think the powers to be were nervous because of his stance on the Russians. One has to remember there was a vestige of the Old Army back then. I read a story once where an American Officer was told to shoot himself. This Officer ran when his troops... -
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Guns and shooting advice?
Call your nearest indoor Shooting Range most Ranges have "Ladies Day" where they offer breaks on rentals. I taught my ex-wife how to shoot out in the Desert. She loved it she started out with a 9mm and .22 rifle . For self defense I would suggest a revolver they tend to be "Murphy Proof". If you...- DutchIndo
- Post #46
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Uniforms in casual wear
Because of the freezing 40 degree weather (Hey it's Ca) I broke out my Field Jacket collection. I am finally going to really wear them instead of looking at them. So This week I wore Flectern, Austrian, DPM, French M-47 and a Norwegian M-43 wannabe. Next will be the M-42 Jump Jacket, Dennison...
