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WWII Eccentric Heroes
Got to be Orde Wingate....or possibly Jack Churchill, who,as a commando officer was known to use both Longbow & broadsword in action.... -
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Public Enemies
Just a thought...Sure there's room for a book on "The Guns that made the '20's Roar"..or something like that...Maybe Osprey could do something..they've gone into Law Enforcement with titles on the Texas Rangers & The Mounties.....- Biggles
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Public Enemies
Thanks,Guys, That's a full belt through loops the photos show..Ok for gun in pocket..but a loaded .45 would absolutely ruin the cut,surely.....?- Biggles
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Casablanca questions
While I can't remember the details,there is a Casablanca sequel in book form,which sees Rick & Ilsa dropped into Europe for the SOE...(also details his "Mob" background)- Biggles
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Public Enemies
Question from a newbie,,Just finished a book with above title on the US Bank Robbers of '33-'35..several of the photos' show belt-supported trousers & collar attached shirts..now from a UK point of view,this seems a little early,so just wondered when these came into use in the States?..whilst on...- Biggles
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WWI Aviator Look
Pyjamas were quite common for the Dawn Patrol...If you want more "Uniform" styles,,any Officer's kit can have "Wings" added..as the RFC was part of the Army,transfers were common(or go RNAS with a Reefer jacket....) -
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Movie Recommendations?
Of the classics(not all aviation), I'd go for... The Cruel Sea Sands of Iwo Jima They were Expendable Carve Her Name with Pride Went The Day Well? Angels one-five OSS Ice Cold in Alex Flying Leathernecks Sink The Bismarck San Demetrio London Of the more Recent... Battle of Midway... -
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WWII Reading List
Any of The Osprey titles are good value for money...As well as "Band of Brothers",Ambrose has also written "Pegasus Bridge" about the British airbourne on D-Day......There's also Cornelius Ryan's three titles..."The Longest Day","A Bridge too Far", and "The Last Battle"...A personal favourite is...
