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EVC NH-39A ( Double Sided) 1ST EDITION OCTOBER 1990 / IRAQ, KUWAIT, IRAN (DISTRIBUTED LIMITED TO AGENCIES WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH) THIS MAP, UNLIKE OTHERS FROM A SERIES OF TWELVE THAT COVER DIFFERENT AREAS OF IRAQ, COVERS THE EXACT AREA OF OPERATIONS COVERED IN BRAVO TWO ZERO, SABRE SQUADRON & CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE. Survival Instructions covering every aspect of desert survival especially behind enemy lines.. Includes details on : PLANTS + NAVIGATION (Compass & Astral) + CLIMATE INFO + ENVIROMENTAL HAZARDS + COMBAT SURVIVAL METHODS + PHOTOS OF DESERT PLANTS + COMBAT FIRST AID & Much, Much More... The survival info in this document is useful in any hot climate, not just behind enemy lines trying to ESCAPE & SURVIVE !!! I saw this one on ebay, I was under the impression that the SAS maps were printed on silk (Andy Mcnab & Chris Ryan`s were in thier books) so I can`t be sure that this is a genuine period E&E map. Can anyone confirm this for me?

As issued to US forces. Printed on waxy, waterproof paper Contains valuable e&e information on edible plants, celestrial navigation, first aid, climate and terrain, evasion movement, map and compass use, water procurment and ground to air codes.

Saw this thought it might be of interest? SILK RAF MAP OF BAGHDAD & BASRA IRAQ a 1951 silk RAF map published by the War Office in 1942 of BAGHDAD and BASRA in good condition. It has Baghdad on one side and Basra on the other side both at Scale 1:1,000,000. The maps are printed with red, blue and black ink, with relief details in brown. The entire piece is approx 28” by 25”. 'Published by War Office, 1942. Eighth edition GSGS 1951.' I've just looked at the Baghdad side and noticed some of the dates are slightly different : 'Reprinted from Fourth Edition, MDR 1/1361, 1944. Reproduced by Ordnance Survey, 1951.' and 'Published by War Office, 1928. Fifth edition GSGS 1944.' and below this in red it says 'Isogonals revised to 1953.'

Saw this thought it might be of interest?

Hi Guys, I just finished reading Buzzell`s book about his time during the Iraq war during 2004, a very good read if you haven`t read it. Anyway at the end of the book he says how all his unit where awarded the ARCOM Army Commendation Medal, regardless of what they`d done in Iraq, they all got it, and that it " Was a bottom of the totem pole and doesn`t mean sh~#" (p396). I was wondering how often does this happen for a whole unit to be awarded the medal. What does the average Joe have to do to get it, and how come they gave it to everyone. Is Buzzell just bitter and twisted, or is this award really held in such low regard? Has it ever been awarded to any British Soldiers, for service in Iraq, like the Bronze Star has? If so what did they do to get it? He also makes referance to the issue of CIB & CMB, claiming that one of the young medics had an ND, treated the guy that he shot, and was thus awarded the CMB. Again whats the score here, Buzzell all bent out of shape or is this a genuine and regular thing? Finally he also states that more guys got the Purple Heart for being wounded by schrapel from mortars on the way to the Chow Hall, then they ever did out in the field, anyone like to pass comment on this or anything else he says? Anyway if you haven`t read his book its well worth the effort. antiwar

Interesting is it usual to number these medals but not name them?

Cheers Guys, well that answers that one for me. I was thinking about this thread after, I`d posted it. I have somewhere one I was given by some American Sgt Maj in Sarajevo in about 1996, I`ll see if I can dig it out. If I can find it I`ll scan it and post it on this thread. I remember all the guys throwing them on the bar and getting very drunk, funny how you forget things isn`t it, only to remeber then years later!! Anyway Someone might recognise the unit, and be able to tell us some war story or other about them . Thanks again guys

John, I think the guy might kinda need them? But the ring went for ?60!!!! Gordon.

Hi Guys, Can anyone tell me what a Challange Coin is for? BJOW

Hi Guys, I`m hoping you`ll be able to help me out. I`m trying to get hold of modern uniforms, badges, etc, well anything really relating to the 2nd Btn of the 127th Infantry Regiment. Can you help me out, or suggest anywhere that might be able to help. Of greatest would be Op Iraqi Freedom period. Kind regards, Gordon.

Hello BJOW, If your recipient entered service in August 1944, he easily could have been trained and deployed in time for the Battle of the Bulge. Always nice to have a named decoration. Jack Hi Jack, I`m hoping that this could be the case. I have been able to find this information out about him, but thats all, so far. Robert L. Muckel (Army serial number: 33876554) enlisted on 7 Aug 1944. He was born in 1926 and was from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Hi Guys, I have a Bronze Star, named to a guy who joined the Army in August 1944. Can anyone tell me how long it would have taken to train him and deploy him to the front? BJOW.

This is the caption under the picture......... The Russian Chicks with a Tank! This great picture is a donation from Ivan Borisovich Karkotsky (aka Bill Gibbs) from the 193rd Streltskova Diviziya, RKKA. Comrades Sarah and Mia obviously like their T-34. [The picture of the reenactors was taken during a "Living History" event at the Virginia Museum of Military Vehicles. Thank you very much Bill!]

Hi Rick, Not sure which group this young lady is from, I happened across her picture on this website, http://www.jagdtiger.de/index2.htm whilst trying to find info out about the jadgtiger. I`d like to think that all the females in this group are little mixies, but fear that she is unique. But lets face it what better PR, to get the recruits in!!!!!

Saw this thought it might be of interest. *** Please note, not my fingers!!!****

Think I`d rather be carrying 20 or so of these!!!!!!!

Here is a e-mail sent to me by a medic in Iraq Chris, I wanted to share the below email with you and also something that happened the other day. I was sitting in the DFAC (dining hall) when a soldier walked up to me and asked if he could give me a hug. I said sure. He hugged me and told me that I had given his squad angels a few months ago and that ever since then no one had gotten hurt. He kissed me on the forehead saying "this is from me", kissed me again "this is from my wife" and kissed me one more time "this is from my kids". He was on his way to Kuwait and then home. Your angels have become a hot item over here and departing troops are handing them over to the new guys as they come in. We hand them out daily to civilians and military alike. I gave angels to some Iraqi National Guard guys and they were so excited. One of them gave me prayer beads in exchange, another handed me a knife and a third gave me a can of room deodorizer - not sure about that last one but it sure smells good! We are now known as the "Scania Angels" - it is pretty cool and worth every cent! Thanks - Mikii Carry a guardian angel pocket coin. Get your pocket guardian angel coins The same coin carried by US troops in Iraq. The pocket angel coin will protect around the clock.. Finished in genuine pewter. Makes a great give away item at a great price, hand out to family and friends. PROUDLY MADE IN USA. Measures 3/4"L x 3/4"W. Buy direct and $ave. Makes a great give away item at a great price, hand out to family and friends. Add $4.00 s/h unlimited

Now thats better isn`t it!!!!!!!!!

Check out this beast.......... Specification Crew : 6 Engine power : 600 hp Combat weight :70,000 kg (154,350 lb) Max speed : road 37 km/h (22.98 mph) Length : 10.65 m (34.94 ft) Range : 170 km (105.57 miles) Width : 3.63 M (11.91 ft) Main gun : 128 mm(5.04 in) Height : 2.95 m (9.68 ft) Armour : 40 mm (1.58 in) to 250 mm (9.85 in) The Jagdtiger was based on the Tiger II which already had a powerful 88 mm(3.47 in)gun. But the Jagdtiger went one better it was armed with a 128 mm(5.04 in)gun 55 calibre long by far the most powerful anti-tank weapon used in action during World War II.It could destroy any Allied tank it hit from far beyond the effective range of most Allied guns. The Jagdtiger was a massive 70 tonne(77.1 US tons)vehicle with its limited-traverse gun mounted in a large fixed turret were sloping plates manufactured in one piece with the sides of the hull.Retaining the Tiger II engine it was underpowered but it was to prove a superb defensive weapon platform.Despite the top priority given to the Jagdtiger production it suffered from the same difficulties as the Tiger II - Allied bombing and raw material shortages. Production began in July 1944 but by the time the War ended only 77 Jagdtigers had been delivered just sufficient to equip two special Panzer battalions.One battalion was used during the Ardennes offensive and later saw combat in Holland.The other fought in the East taking part in the desperate defence of Budapest in 1945.Few Jagdtiger survived the war for many were destroyed by their own crews to prevent them being captured intact.One of the few surviving examples is on display at Bovington tank museum.

DOH!!!!!!!!!!! Tony, Good point, well presented!!!!! Slighty off topic, but I suppose worthy of pointing out. Have you seen the film Enemy at the Gates? Theres a scene in it where hero gets it on with a female sniper. Pretty as she is I can`t help but think they`ve both been living in the field for weeks, enough said!!

I seem to have answered my own question? What a cracking bit of kit!!!!! Specification Crew : 6 Engine power : 600 hp Combat weight :70,000 kg (154,350 lb) Max speed : road 37 km/h (22.98 mph) Length : 10.65 m (34.94 ft) Range : 170 km (105.57 miles) Width : 3.63 M (11.91 ft) Main gun : 128 mm(5.04 in) Height : 2.95 m (9.68 ft) Armour : 40 mm (1.58 in) to 250 mm (9.85 in) The Jagdtiger was based on the Tiger II which already had a powerful 88 mm(3.47 in)gun.But the Jagdtiger went one better it was armed with a 128 mm(5.04 in)gun 55 calibre long by far the most powerful anti-tank weapon used in action during World War II.It could destroy any Allied tank it hit from far beyond the effective range of most Allied guns. The Jagdtiger was a massive 70 tonne(77.1 US tons)vehicle with its limited-traverse gun mounted in a large fixed turret were sloping plates manufactured in one piece with the sides of the hull.Retaining the Tiger II engine it was underpowered but it was to prove a superb defensive weapon platform.Despite the top priority given to the Jagdtiger production it suffered from the same difficulties as the Tiger II - Allied bombing and raw material shortages. Production began in July 1944 but by the time the War ended only 77 Jagdtigers had been delivered just sufficient to equip two special Panzer battalions.One battalion was used during the Ardennes offensive and later saw combat in Holland.The other fought in the East taking part in the desperate defence of Budapest in 1945.Few Jagdtiger survived the war for many were destroyed by their own crews to prevent them being captured intact.One of the few surviving examples is on display at Bovington tank museum.

Hi Guys, Never had girls like the one on the right when I was in the Army!!!!!! Maybe I joined 60 years to late, and the wrong Army???

Hi Guys, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a Jagertiger and a Jagerpanther? Did the Jagertiger ever see active service?

Have been told this.......... The "gnome" was actually a Springender Teufel - springing (or jumping) devil. The symbol was adopted by the Das Reich Tiger Company in the early summer of 1943, and painted on their tanks for the Kursk offensive. It was based on a Russian metal devil figurine.