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Wartime mortar bomb found in Pompeii

Discussion in 'WWII Today' started by GRW, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. GRW

    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    GRW, Jul 14, 2006
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  2. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    You mean they didn't ?! :eek:

    More press ignorance!

    When you defuse a bomb you remove the fuse, otherwise you make it go boom, hehehe.
     
    Za Rodinu, Jul 14, 2006
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    That would had been heck of a find if they did. ;)
     
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    shame they had to destroy it when they couldve removed the fuse, but i guess it is cheaper to just blow it up...
     
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    ... and safer too for the guys doing it.
     
    Za Rodinu, Jul 17, 2006
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    Interesting how frequently these things turn up after 60+ years.
     
    Miller, Jul 18, 2006
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