Chip Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 That kinda makes me feel better Huh? It sure doesn't make me feel any better! Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Chris,What is that on the collar of the soldier in post #9? It's the second man from the right. It looks like there might be some insignia on his collar.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm going to digress here, 'cause to me machine guns are just (close eyes now to avoid heresy) just noisy big things that make you a target! Digression: In Chris' post #2, who's the very "darkish" fellow in the bottom right of the photo? I didn't think the Imperial German Army had any colonial troops in Europe. Just curious.Seriously, though - great MGs! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Digression: In Chris' post #2, who's the very "darkish" fellow in the bottom right of the photo? I didn't think the Imperial German Army had any colonial troops in Europe. Just curious.I think it must have to do with the light and the grime.bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 I think it must have to do with the light and the grime.bestChrisAnother example is the pic of the guy with the bandage here..http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12516 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I found a photo of the large MG tool case. It had belt loops on the back and a shoulder sling.ChipYup, That looks just like mine. I have the stuff to go in it but the original insert is gone. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I think it must have to do with the light and the grime.bestChrisI did wonder! Thanks. Joking aside, these are fascinating photos.Best, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 One more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 One moreMan!!! that looks like ole "one ball" on the right !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Sure does doesn't it. Wonder if he knew how popular that tache would be in 15 years time (photo was taken in March 1918). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 The Theme is machineguns... Cmon guys, we all think they are cool, are Tony and I the only ones with MG pics?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 The Theme is machineguns... Cmon guys, we all think they are cool, are Tony and I the only ones with MG pics??Don't panic, Chris.Posed photograph taken in Kruishoutem, Flanders. Sorry, no date.Kind regards,Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Dear Chris,Found several pics in historical reference works. The first one came from "World War One German Army" written by Stephen Bull. The second one is the cover of "German army Handbook April 1918"More in a second post.Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 And the second post. Both the images were published in WWI German Army by Stephen BullIn a third post I have a question which kept me busy for years. I would be grateful for your opinion, please.Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hello again,Long time ago I heard some stories from civilian eye witnesses that German MG gunners were tied up to their MG's. This happened during a retread to another line. Fastened to their MG's, the machinegunners were not able to draw back or to flee.I'm afraid I can't believe this, so I was looking for a meaningful explanation. A MG is a heavy thing. So one person is carrying the sledge over his shoulders, the gunner carries the gun by means of trageriemen. In order to move the MG fast, would it be possible to shoot with the trageriemen attached to the MG?This would give a wrong view, an interpretation the gunner was fastened to his MG, and... an aswer to my question. Would be grateful for your advice.With kind regards as always,Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Here is what I think are the members of an MG class, different regt numbers on the helmet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 This guy looks like he tries toooooo hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 This one is a pretty nice shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Wonderful shot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areim Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Hi everybody,nice pics!This is the only machinegun I?ve got and it seems to be French.I?m sure the guy in front once posed as proudly as his german comrades and surely many of those shared his fate....Poor Pontalon-Rouge! Kind regards,A. Reim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 The only German one I have, set up in anti-aircraft mode:Otherwise, only Hungarian, Italian, and French ones.Chris, the "mini trailer" in post #10 was still being used by the Reichsheer. Not the best shot, but this was sent to his sweetie by a Sepp in 8. MG/II./ Inf Rgt 21 in June 1924:can't tell if it's hitched to a motor vehicle or a wagon, but the rest of the photo is bicycles and horses behind the guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 (edited) Well, I haven't contributed any photos yet, so here is one of the Teutonic brethren playing bang-bang with a captured Russian Maxim.Chip Edited March 11, 2007 by Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Here's the same game, but this time with a captured French gun.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hey! Give us that bacK!They are actually instructors in the U.S. to train AEF machine gunners before they shipped overI just like the ribbon bars on the overcoats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 For a bunch of guys who are an ocean away from the war, they don't look very happy. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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