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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-29-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The baddest carrier ever

The Japanese Imperial Navy at the beginning of WOrld War II was truely a great oppoonet.
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-29-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The baddest carrier ever

No competition, baddest carrier ever USS Enterprise (CV 6) of World War II fame.

Fought In the critical early days of the Pacific War to the bitter end.
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 02-06-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Helenes against Tyranny

I think it is Ironic how on history shows the Muslims cry about the Crusades. But forget how they over ran areas that had been Christian prior to the Muslim conquests such as Egypt, and the far...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-17-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,506
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Basic Training M-1 vs M-16

My father in law went to Army basic in 1968 trained with the M-14.

When he went to Vietnam in late 1968 he went to a training course there on the M-16 before he went to his unit. They had the...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 12-22-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The US M1 Carbine was...

From what I've read the M-1 Carbine was built from the ground up for the role it was used in:

1. Lighter and easier to handle than a full size rifle, e.g. the 1903 or M-1 rifle. As a matter of...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 12-03-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,226
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why weren't diesel engines used in tanks and trucks in WW2?

There is an old saying, amateurs talk tactics, experts talk logistics!
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 12-01-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why did the Germans use so many different caliber anti tank cannons?

The Germans used some captured factories and alot of captured weapons. They had 47mm anti-tank guns from the Czechs, 76mm howitzers from the USSR converted into anti-tank guns and old French 75mm...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 12-01-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why did the Germans use so many different caliber anti tank cannons?

The Germans like every one else in the European theater were trying for something better.

At the begining of the Second World War most countries had 37mm anti-tank guns for their infantry. The...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 12-01-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,226
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why weren't diesel engines used in tanks and trucks in WW2?

To clear something up, I am NOT saying the gasoline in the engine area will not burn, it most definitly will!

What I am saying is that the majority of fires in ALL tanks, are a result of the...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 11-27-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,226
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why weren't diesel engines used in tanks and trucks in WW2?

Some of our Sherman tanks did have diesel engines. From what I understand the majority of the diesel engined Sherman's where used by the USMC since they were dependent on US Navy for much of their...
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,804
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Whats the longest shot you made

16,000 Yards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






Hit an old scrap truck on the artillery range at Fort Sill Oklahoma with a 200 pound 8" projectile from an M110 8" howitzer.

It took three shots to...
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Jedi mind trick DOES work!

Not too close to the truth, dead on the truth.

Remember, the Democrats or Rebublicans could either one run a yellow dog for president and get 40%. All either party has to do is pick up 11% of the...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 09-21-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 655
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Civil War Battles by states

Along the same lines, I'm missing the connection between the Civil War and the War of 1812?
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 09-13-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 944
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: A great museum for Tank buffs here in the US

Esteban, my father in law was a tank turret repair man in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Regiment which was with the Americal Division.

Even though he was a turret repair man, they helped work on...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 09-13-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Military 12 ga. ammo

If I remember correctly the 12 gauge shells we had in the Coast Guard were OO buck shot 2-3/4" shell. They came in a 10 pack that was vacume sealed in a plastic pack. The ten pack came out of a...
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,001
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why is meeting women so difficult?

hogger129, I don't know how old you are but time is on a man's side in the dating world.

I was single when I got off active duty, and had just turned 30. That was the best time of my life as far...
Forum: General Discussion 08-15-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,001
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Why is meeting women so difficult?

Four words,

Phillipino mail order Bride!

OR..

One of our rock stations in SW Ohio has a volunteer fair every month. It is kind of like an open party with groups seeking volunteers. I always...
Forum: General Discussion 08-14-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 577
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Did the guitar find its true voice with the birth of Rock and Roll!?

Here is CMT's top 10 country songs:

10 Blue Moon of Kentucky [Live] Bill Monroe
09 Behind Closed Doors Charlie Rich
08 Galveston Glen Campbell
07 I Fall to Pieces Patsy...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 577
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Did the guitar find its true voice with the birth of Rock and Roll!?

PharmrJohn there was some great music in those eras.

Some of my oldest music on my MP3 player goes back to the Jambalaya (by the real Hank Williams 1952) and the Wildwood Flower ( my recording by...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 577
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Did the guitar find its true voice with the birth of Rock and Roll!?

Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) and Holiday (Green Day) are classic guitar music! Smoke on the Water is probably the most recognizable Electric Guitar riff since electric guitars took over.

Les...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 577
Posted By 17thfabn
Did the guitar find its true voice with the birth of Rock and Roll!?

And now for a lighter topic:)

When I think of great guitar riffs with but ONE exception they are all Rock and Roll! It seems like the guitar did not reach its full potential until the development...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,284
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: USA to Buy Aussie cop cars

One way they could save on the cost of armor for the cars would be to "recycle" it.

The number one car used by our police is the Crown Victoria. Dodge is coming up hard into the market with their...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,284
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: USA to Buy Aussie cop cars

Jack404, I don't know how your roads are Down Under, but here cop cars going 200 mph would kill alot more people, police officers and civilians than the ceramic armor would save! Even a top nascar...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 04-20-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,766
Posted By 17thfabn
Personal weapons carried by U.S. Soldiers and marines

What where/are the rules on U.S. troops carrying personal (non government issued) weapons? On "Band of Brothers "before D-Day one of the men receives a revolver from home in the mail. On "The...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 04-17-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,249
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Where the Marines in Europe in WWII?

Regardless of what birth dates we go with, original or "rebirth" the Army comes out as the senior service.

The mistake being made regarding the modern pirates isn't just being made by the...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 04-16-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,249
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Where the Marines in Europe in WWII?

Old Grump the Navy is the senior service only if you are in Great Britain! :)

Order of seniority of the AMERICAN ARMED FORCES.

1. U.S. Army birth date 14 June 1775. And many of the American...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 04-11-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By 17thfabn
A salute to some of the lesser known U.S. Army Divisions of World War II

A Salute to the lesser known U.S. Army Divisions

Certain U.S. Divisions get most of the attention in the popular World War II press:

The 1st Infantry Division, the Big Red One! Fought in North...
Forum: General Discussion 03-03-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The world would be better if it were more like these two country songs!

Red14 if you think "Hurt" is dark and powerful listen to the rest of the album. Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around" the title song of his last album "American IV: The Man Comes Around" is beyond...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 03-02-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: U.S. Army organizational structure in World War II

I think the only weapon a 1944 U.S. infantry division had that would still be in standard use would be the 50 cal M2 machine guns.

60mm mortars are used by light units, but it is a newer model.
...
Forum: General Discussion 02-27-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: "Waltzing Matilda"

I'm not ashamed of out nation, but it does make me mad the way some lawyers want to get their hand in every ones pockets.
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The world would be better if it were more like these two country songs!

Ponycar17, we all go through some dark times in our lives. I gotta admit a Merle Haggard phase would be pretty dark:)! If you want to go really dark try Johnny Cash's rendition of the Nine Inch...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The world would be better if it were more like these two country songs!

Shooter45 I'm not a great judge of male looks, but he doesn't seem to me to be worthy of the fair Shania Twain!

If I wasn't a happily married man I would ... well a man can dream!
Forum: General Discussion 02-24-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The world would be better if it were more like these two country songs!

Double D, I'll bet when George Jones was in his hey day there where blue grass pickers that said he ain't country, he is just some mass produced poffy haired slicker! Compared to the old calssics...
Forum: General Discussion 02-24-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: The world would be better if it were more like these two country songs!

Alpo right you are! I guess I get the words mixed up, I think every time I would hear that song I would start wacking myself in the head with the skee ball!:eek:

You gotta admit “D-I-V-O-R-C-E...
Forum: General Discussion 02-24-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,541
Posted By 17thfabn
What kinds of music do you like?

What kinds of music do you like? I mostly like ROCK, everything from Eric Clapton and Bob Seager to more modern stuff such as the FOO Fighters, Nirvana and Green Day.
Forum: General Discussion 02-24-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By 17thfabn
The world would be better if it were more like these two country songs!

I'm not a big country music fan.

I was a kid in the 60's and 70's and my parents why are from way down in Kentucky listened to the really bad old country and western music such as Tammy Wynette...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-22-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Air America files for Bankruptcy AGAIN, and this time will go off air...

With the History Channel, DIscovery Channel, History International, National Geographic Channel etc. there is realy no reason for PBS to continue to exist. If PBS were gone tomorrow Nicolodean or one...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 01-22-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Where is the fearless leader?

B.O. should NOT go to Haiti for the same reason George W. Bush should not have gone to New Orleans after Katrina. There is nothing they can do at these disasters except get in the way.

How many...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-22-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Most US casualties in ET?

All the sources I've seen for the Hurtgen Forest Battle give aproximatly 32,000 "casualties", the number you use, but do not break it down to how many of these were killed in action, and how many...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 01-01-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Posted By 17thfabn
U.S. Army organizational structure in World War II

What do you think about how the U.S. Army Divisions and independent battalions were organized in World War II?

To a large extent General Lesley McNair was the man tasked with setting up the...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 12-23-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,249
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Where the Marines in Europe in WWII?

Polish, I think you have to think of the timeline:
August 1942 the Marines land at Guadalcanal. This landing had little opposition and was done by a single division. The Invasion of North Arica by...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 11-29-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By 17thfabn
Sad topic, DNA files on U.S. service members

This is a rather morbid topic. Does any one know if the current U.S. armed services, or any other countries military maintains DNA files on members for body identification purposes? I was in and out...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 11-29-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Most US casualties in ET?

In fact I believe that the Battle of the Bulge had the most casualties of ANY American Battle.
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 11-26-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Most US casualties in ET?

I'm going to have to challenge that. I believe it was the Battle of the Bulge that was the most costly battle in World WAr II for the USA.
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 10-27-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,240
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: Pirates put Izhmash out of business (AK-47)

I may be wrong, but wouldn't the patent protection have expired by now?
Forum: General Discussion 10-22-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: My family versus Swine Flu, a happy ending.

About half the families in the neighborhood with kids in K-12 have had it. Strange, none of the adults have got it so far?

Noslolo, some of the kids have been sick for three or four days, got...
Forum: General Discussion 10-20-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: My family versus Swine Flu, a happy ending.

We were fortunate that we had fairly good insurance. My son was on ECMO for ten days. It was the longest ten days of my life. It was three days before my wife got out of the hospital and was able to...
Forum: General Discussion 10-20-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: My family versus Swine Flu, a happy ending.

He was in Cincinnati Children's Hospital. That was when he was a newborn. They are an excellent hospital! I had Anthem Insurance. We had about $150,000 in bills. It was a little disconcerting to get...
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 10-20-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By 17thfabn
Re: WWII ammo thread

If I'm not mistaken the only 40mm Bofors that the Germans would have used in World War II would have been captured ones.
Forum: General Discussion 10-20-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By 17thfabn
My family versus Swine Flu, a happy ending.

My living room has been turned into the sick bay, and my wife has been on nurse duty the past week.

Last week my 8 year old daughter comes down with her annual case of strep throat. She was out of...
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