Before I post this, I wish to point out that I am an admirer of Gen. Patton. My father served in Patton's Third Army and spoke of the man as a...
Mind? Heck no! Thanks, Clint. I'm always learning something new here thanks to you and many other excellent posters.
[IMG] Outstanding! You're up to bat!
I'm not sure what this thread is about, could somebody clue me in? I think I'm a reasonably intelligent guy and certainly have some thoughts about...
Thanks, Lou. Your answer was more complete, but I guess I did answer the question. Okay, staying with insignia, which unit proudly wore this...
USA, all the way!
Well, they could have done a little better job of dispelling that myth but at least they didn't leave Guderian's BS unchallenged!
The linked article is an excellent, concise synopsis of events. As wrong as Hitler was, can't say he didn't believe in his cause!
Good question. Who knows? This all is a rather fantastic "what if" and I don't think any of us can have anything more than an opinion. I don't...
I basically agree with everything you have said except "it would take months or years to build another". I've seen good evidence that weeks to...
Never underestimate the tenacity of someone trying to see their pet project through to its completion, regardless of how riduclous it might be! lol
I recorded it on DVR and thought it was well done. It amazes me that the Wehrmacht officers spoke so candidly while prisoners at Trent Park but...
I remember watching Mein Krieg. At least one of the line soldiers involved in the invasion of Poland spoke about having received minimal notice...
Never underestimate the power of the pen. Pretty funny though, a comic strip messin' with Hitler's mojo. Janet Leigh was certainly a babe in...
I found this about them on pp 61-65 Weapons of Patton's armies - Google Books -------------------------------- [IMG] A Real Screw Cutting...
On page 67 of this Google book search is a brief mention of the 117th AAA Bn. They were formed at Ft. Bragg, NC in March, 1943. Women in the...
The Institute of Heraldry Home Page The Institute of Heraldry lists all US decorations with graphics and their history. I wish I could offer...
That's what she said, Carl! :rofl:
