Highly, highly unlikely is more polite than I would probably be.
They've stood down both of the FR companies as far as I know anyway.
The reserve company is a possibility, but it's not a 'real'...
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Highly, highly unlikely is more polite than I would probably be.
They've stood down both of the FR companies as far as I know anyway.
The reserve company is a possibility, but it's not a 'real'...
Wait til you see one up close.;-)
Used to be 173 gr FMJ Match, finally 'they' said it was cool to use 168 gr BTHP Match.
More inherantly accurate projectile.
I'm a little worried about this. None of the programs in the past have worked out that well.
M-16A1(in an AR role), LSW, the Norwegian Marines AR (correct?) et al.
In fact the M249 is one of the...
The M224 is a great 60mm mortar. I was OJT'd on it way back when I was a Pvt. Stayed in Mortar section for the whole float.
Super accurate, I've hit dumpsters past a klick on the first shot, easy to...
I really like Distillers post on this topic.
However in a real world situation it would be hard to get past anyones command these days it seems.
Also can I get an oorah Socnet brothers.;)
Luttrell had much praise for Lt Murphy as a friend, as well as a team leader. In addition it is Marcus' account of the firefight that is cited for Lt Murphy's MOH.
Nice post RJ.
I believe that it would have been an M3A1.
Semper Fi Sir!
Finally read the article, definitely thought provoking.
Some observations;
1 The MGL is not getting the best reviews from what I hear. Long reload times and some issues with the sights. It seems...
Affirmative. Left to right.
Cheers, thanks. I actually had just looked it up yesterday morning for another person.
Photo is from Khe Sanh Feb 23, 1968.
In the pic is LCpl Albert Miranda, LCpl David Birdwell and Lt Alec Bodenwiser.
Their hometowns are listed as well, it is a very famous Life photo.
Photo is by...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_von_Luck
I read his book Panzer Commander some time ago.
I can't recall how much armored car specific info was in there, but it did cover his time in North...