Personally, I believe the Bismarck was in sinking condition and would have gone down with the scuttling charges. The charges only hastened the...
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That's rather interesting. Would be great if someone found her remains.
Everyone knows how the US gunboat, USS Panay, was sunk by Japanese aircraft in 1937. I'm just curious as to what happened to here remains after...
Hey guys, thanks for the advice. Whenever, I go to the firing range, I go with my uncle, who is a retired firefighter and an Navy vet from the...
As a marching member for four years and a musician for eight year sometimes I just like band arrangements. My personal favorites are the theme...
In killing people in masses, I'd say napalm and mustard gas go up there. However, I feel obligated to mention the Bouncing Betty as well.
I've fired a Springfield 03 rifle and have to admit it is a very powerful rifle. However I am only a teenager and haven't fired any other rifles....
Since I know more about aircraft that flew around WWII, than all the other wars put together, I'll tell you my personal top aircraft from WWII....
I just saw Downfall. Pretty good movie.
Cpl. Wheeler, I just want to say how honored I am that you joined us. I also want to thank you for protecting our freedom. I personally own and...
I didn't like this foreign movie, Operation Thunderbolt or something like that. Dubbing was horrible. From Hell to Victory and The Thin Red Line...
Some of my favorite scenes in war pictures are: The opening combat in Gettysburg where General Buford's calvary troops hold off the Rebel...
If I'm not mistaken the guy's name was Raymond Jacobs. Even if he didn't raise the first flag he still fought honorably:mourn:
Lindberg is dead (RIP):mourn: In addition a man who claimed to have raised the first flag died this year.
This mindset I have is based on what I read and observe. Guarentee, they were some Japanese that didn't believe that, but you will admit the...
All Japanese soldiers recieved the word to surrender but many didn't for two reasons. 1. They thought it was an American trick. 2. The mindset...
I'd like to add how well each crew were trained. As we can see inexperience has changed the tide of a battle. Also how well the Captain handles...
Personnaly, I not to sure if getting our aircarft up in time would have made that big of a difference. I'm mean sure they might have shot down a...
I agree with you. Before I got interested in WWII, when I saw that photograph I thought it was a nice shot and that was it. I never thought...
