I think we've arrived at cross purposes somehow based I believe on nomenclature. For example, we commonly speak of the Sherman tank without regard...
The Luftwaffe didn't have a high-altitude bomber in significant numbers, though they did produce a few aircraft long-range high altitude aircraft,...
Really? Please explain.
So the Russians used their Cobras as the Bell designers had intended? BTW, mechanical supercharging was much more prevalent in WWII fighters than...
The History Channel has a series called WWII in HD. I was watching that a few nights ago and I saw some footage of one of the big Cunard...
Due to the purges the officers who were lieutenants and captains in 1936 were colonels and generals in 1940. After the Winter War another purge...
In Lindemann's defense we must remember that he argued for just this course of action, but he was overruled by Admiral Günther Lütjens, who was in...
Absolutely. Every professional soldier on the OB West staff knew the plan was as doomed as a three-legged horse, but they also knew it was futile...
Scanning one of my old anthropology textbooks I've read that the only well-documented ceremonial exocannibalism in the area occurred in Papua-New...
Thanks, Price! BTW, take a look at the redundant Allied recognition stars on the Hellcat's turret. I wonder if that extra star was added to help...
I think I'll buck the trend and choose the M18 Hellcat, not exactly a tank, but a tank destroyer. OK, not much armor and you get wet and cold too...
There is round-nose Arisaka ammunition available as well. In fact the only recently-made ammo I've seen for the Type 38 is the RN variety....
Surely you mean twin 7.7mm (.30 cal) MGs? Unless this refers to a A6M variant I'm not aware of...
Yes, there were several permutations of turret, gun, suspension
T20E3 with a 77mm gun and torsion bar suspension?
I've heard Texas is a bit behind the times, but 160 years? Welcome to the 2011 century, dude. You missed a hell of a century, and I don't mean...
All too true. A real shame since conspiracy theory as an model of history is increasing in prevalence rather than fading as one would hope would...
Well, I for one found that interesting and concise. However, the forum engine won't let me salute you formally. So I salute you informally......
Yes, the Type 38's bullet does tumble more in flesh than a Mauser bullet with identical kinetics, however, that can be a weakness as well. This is...
Well, I'm sure you'll be reasonable cute in whatever guise your soul incarnates. However, being on familiar terms with The Ineffable, your humble...
