Another move means another house to decorate. Fortunately since Allie collects trench art, likes my propaganda posters, and doesn't mind a bunch of bayonets hanging on the wall in my study we are able to keep the "Live, Laugh, Love" stuff to a minimum!
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On the night of 14 August 1945, rogue Japanese officers made a last-minute attempt to stop the transmission of a surrender message by Emperor Hirohito. If they would have been successful in continuing the war they would have likely doomed the Japanese people to use truly last-ditch weapons such as this "Pole Bayonet" in the defense of their home islands.
Click below to read more! On this day in history, May 14th 1918, an incredible act of heroism was performed that earned perhaps the most badass nickname ever bestowed upon a US Soldier. 102 years ago (William) Henry Johnson, fighting for his country, his friend, and his life, gained the moniker "Black Death".
Click below to read more! On this day (March 13th) in 1922 Captain Everett Brooks, the commander of Company E of the 29th Infantry Division, drafted a report to the Infantry School's Director of Experiment. His company had received 30 experimental short bayonets for field evaluation and comparison against the standard issue 16" m1905 bayonets in use on the m1903 rifle. The experimental bayonets were 8.5 inches long, double edged, and lacked a fuller.
Click below to read more! On this date, 16 January 1942, the 26th Cavalry Regiment (Philippine Scouts) conducted the last horse mounted combat charge by an American formation (room for argument exists if SF riding into battle on horseback in 2001 counts as a "charge" -- I say no).
Click below to read more! When it comes to the Battle of the Bulge, most people (including myself) seem to concentrate on a small number of iconic stories. Whether it is the succinct snarkiness of the famous "NUTS!" response to a surrender demand (and the subsequent rescue of the 101st by Patton's Third Army), the heroic front-line defense by units such as 28th Infantry, or German commandos wearing US uniforms, all of these stories capture the popular imagination and dominate the history books.
Somewhat lost in these great stories is that, as the new year dawned, the US was ready to punch back and take the initiative from the Germans. On this day, 03 January 1945, the 3rd Armored Division (SPEARHEAD) launched a counter offensive designed to drive southeast, link up with Patton's army, and trap the overextended Germans behind a wall of steel. From the 3rd through the 9th, Spearhead ground eastward, pushing against stout resistance from German rearguard elements determined to slow the American advance. After a brief respite Spearhead resumed the lead on 13 January, battling village-to-village until they were relieved on the 21st for rest and rehabilitation. Click below to read more! |
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