Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Bombing of Germany

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

PBS’ American Experience presents The Bombing of Germany, an excellent documentary on the American and British bombing of Germany in WWII with extensive color footage and veteran interviews. Documentary Home Page Full Video Online at PBS Government Film: Memphis Belle … Continue reading →

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The New AR 850-15

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Summary of vehicle painting and maintenance instructions from AR 850-15 from Army Motors, Vol. 6, No. 6, September 1945. THE NEW AR 850-15 The law on “Miscellaneous—Motor Vehicles” gets a major overhaul for the first time in two years. This’ll help you get … Continue reading →

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Fighters over Saipan

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A formation of three famous U.S. fighters of WWII over Saipan: a North American P-51 Mustang, a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, and a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of the 318th and 15th Fighter Groups. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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New WWII Kits from MiniArt

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Several new WWII 1/35th scale plastic model kits have been announced from MiniArt. MiniArt continues to offer new subjects with interesting figures which offer a variety of diorama opportunities.

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General Patton’s Prayer for Weather

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

In December 1944, Gen. George S. Patton Jr. commanded the U.S. Third Army in their breakout from the Normandy bridgehead and race across France to the German border. Faced with lengthening supply lines and stiffening German resistance, the Third Army … Continue reading →

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WWII iPad Wallpapers

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A collection of WWII-themed wallpapers for the iPad and other computer desktops are listed below. All images are sized to 1024×1024 pixels. P-51 Mustang P-51 Mustang flown by pilot Ed Shipley in a heritage flight at the air show at … Continue reading →

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Removing Inner Bogie Wheels on Horizontal-Volute Suspension

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Instructions for removing the inner bogie wheels on the M4 tank with horizontal-volute spring suspension (HVSS) from Army Motors, Vol. 5, No. 11, February 1945. SPECIAL TOOLS FOR YOUR NEW H.S./M.F.T. Meaning: Horizontal-Suspension M-Four Tank. If that is your brand, this SOP is … Continue reading →

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Me 262 and Me 163 Aircraft Recognition

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Recognition features for the German Me 262 and Me 163 aircraft from “Antiaircraft Artillery Notes,” HQ ETO, No. 8, December 1944: SUBJECT: Aircraft Recognition — Me 262 and Me 163 SOURCE: AA Section, Headquarters, Twelfth Army Group Of the jet-propelled planes now being operated by … Continue reading →

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Antiairborne Defense

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A guide to defense against airborne troops from Cavalry Mechanized Reconnaissance Squadron, Cavalry Field Manual FM 2-30, U.S. War Department, Washington, DC, March 1943: ANTIAIRBORNE DEFENSE The reconnaissance squadron is a highly effective agency in the scheme of antiairborne defense as … Continue reading →

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Virtual Aircraft Website – Aviation Art by Jerry Boucher

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Visit the Virtual Aircraft Website for a collection of aviation art and prints by artist Jerry Boucher. Along with the standard favorites, Boucher’s aircraft artwork also captures a wide variety of rare, lesser-known aircraft from WWI, WWII, and the modern … Continue reading →

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