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Off-Topic => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Fuchs on 25-09-2009, 11:09:27

Title: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-09-2009, 11:09:27
It's back! Some of you might remember it from the FileFront forums but now we got it here too, after receiving a PM from Rawhide I friendly asked Lightning and he gave us green light  :)

Anyway, post those awesome WW1, Spanish Civil War, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Kosovo, etc, etc. pictures!


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Post your interesting / amusing / remarkable war photographs in this thread.

The rules are:
- One picture per member per day.
- All wars are allowed to be posted except for World War Two related pictures.
- Only posts with pictures and discussing the pictures are allowed.
- Posts in violation of these rules will be deleted without warning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 25-09-2009, 12:09:25
Canadians playing, uhm, sand hockey in Afghanistan, found it quite funny.
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5845/serverav5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 25-09-2009, 13:09:35
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5613/unpcfin.jpg)
Finnish peacekeeper eating rye bread, Suez 1956. Notice the kp/44 "Peltiheikki" sub machine gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-09-2009, 14:09:43
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2158/01jpgs.jpg)

First series of helicopters arriving at Saigon. 33 with 400 crewman.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-09-2009, 15:09:44
It's back! Some of you might remember it from the FileFront forums but now we got it here too, after receiving a PM from Rawhide I friendly asked Lightning and he gave us green light  :)

Anyway, post those awesome WW1, Spanish Civil War, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Kosovo, etc, etc. pictures!


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Post your interesting / amusing / remarkable war photographs in this thread.

The rules are:
- One picture per member per day.
- All wars are allowed to be posted except for World War Two related pictures.
- Only posts with pictures and discussing the pictures are allowed.
- Posts in violation of these rules will be deleted without warning.


Is it coincidence that I just mentioned this in the other PoTD thread, eh, Fuchsy?'

Also, English soldiers going over the top at Gallipoli.

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/04_02/gallipoliL1904_468x289.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 25-09-2009, 16:09:55
Christmas time in Afghanistan :P

(http://tietokannat.mil.fi/data/2849/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 25-09-2009, 17:09:18
(http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/hpbilleder/05.jpg)

Danish soldiers rush their mortally wounded comrade to an American medevac. Helmand Province, Afganistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tedacious on 25-09-2009, 18:09:09
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2916900661_f51a52c20a.jpg)

Swedish soldiers in Afghanistan faces some troubles they are used to from back home, except with sand instead of snow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 25-09-2009, 19:09:03
First series of helicopters arriving at Saigon. 33 with 400 crewman.

^ Piasecki CH-21C Shawnee.

Quote from: Big Lebowski
Danish soldiers rush their mortally wounded comrade to an American medevac. Helmand Province, Afganistan.

^ HH-60G Pave Hawk.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-09-2009, 19:09:16
First series of helicopters arriving at Saigon. 33 with 400 crewman.

^ Piasecki CH-21C Shawnee.
Vertol, not Piasecki.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 25-09-2009, 20:09:40
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1815/dd2h4z1.jpg)

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B Flight 63 Squadron (Queen's Colour Squadron) RAF Regiment on patrol around Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan
[Picture: SAC Neil Chapman, Crown Copyright/MOD 2009]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-09-2009, 20:09:59
Sorry about the stupid copyrighting text...but it really is a cool photo of a WW1 german MG bunker on the Western Front, circa 1916/7:

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7259/pcmg0821.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 26-09-2009, 00:09:13
Vertol, not Piasecki.

Piasecki became Vertol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-09-2009, 05:09:36
(http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/ne/afp/20090720/20/167588481-somalia-s-hardline-islamists-raid-un-offices.jpg)


Somalian Civil War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-09-2009, 11:09:55
(http://www.aircav.com/dodphoto/dod00/mi24-006rs.jpg)

A MI-24 hind D in afghanistan. Impressive looking beasts. Saw 2 of these landing right in front of me, at Kleine Brogel AFB, after Sanicole Airshow
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-09-2009, 11:09:25
(http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/cabinetpapers/images/cabinetpapers/he2a03-bf000365-main.jpg)

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A 25-pounder field gun of New Zealand artillery detachment opens fire in support of the 1st Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

Korean War, 1950.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-09-2009, 12:09:33
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/RM1.jpg)
Old school meats new school!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-09-2009, 11:09:51
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/zingdan/50%20Best%20Pictures%20of%20Photography%20World/34.jpg)

- First Gulf War, the American soldier crying over the fact that it's his buddy in the body bag.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-09-2009, 11:09:04
Bare chested medics trying to save a wounded soldier, Korea 1950.

(http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/news/imgs/Korean_War_operation.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ltn.Charles on 27-09-2009, 12:09:45
(http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/hpbilleder/05.jpg)

Danish soldiers rush their mortally wounded comrade to an American medevac. Helmand Province, Afganistan.

Was this back in 2006? Musa Qaleh?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 27-09-2009, 13:09:38
(http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/hpbilleder/05.jpg)

Danish soldiers rush their mortally wounded comrade to an American medevac. Helmand Province, Afganistan.

Was this back in 2006? Musa Qaleh?
It was a week ago. He was killed by small arms fire while on patrol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-09-2009, 14:09:55
French observer , Hirtzbach Woods, Haut-Rhin, France, 1917
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/WWI-French-trench-Hirtzbach-Woods-16-June-1917.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-09-2009, 14:09:31
Bare chested medics trying to save a wounded soldier, Korea 1950.

(http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/news/imgs/Korean_War_operation.jpg)

That picture was taken somewhere in the Pacific. Bougainville I believe, or maybe Cape Gloucester.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 28-09-2009, 09:09:08
Hmong rebel, Laos. Got himself an M16 funded by the CIA.

(http://i.timeinc.net/time/asia/photoessays/laos/images/thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 28-09-2009, 09:09:46
Green Berets Captain Larry Thorne aka. Lauri Törni (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauri_T%C3%B6rni) in 'Nam
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9708/lauritrfr0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Schneider on 28-09-2009, 17:09:46
Some infantrymen examine a catch between overrun british lines somewhere between Bapaume and Arras.

(http://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dev03/barchpic/2008/07-23/ea/a9/52/athene-5jfbi8it7hkinwwaojn_layout.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 28-09-2009, 17:09:23
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8729/ljc.jpg)
Lumberjack Commandos of the Canadian special operations regiment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.GN_Angrybeaver on 28-09-2009, 21:09:55
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8729/ljc.jpg)
Lumberjack Commandos of the Canadian special operations regiment.

aahhhhwww,your mother was a beaver!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-09-2009, 21:09:06
Collection of weapens confiscated in Afganistan by the russians in 1983
(http://englishrussia.com/images/afghanistan_1983/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 28-09-2009, 22:09:32
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8729/ljc.jpg)
Lumberjack Commandos of the Canadian special operations regiment.

 These fellows are from a long past tradition called "Pioneers", that picture is from Bosnia somewhere (probably Vuk)

 They are not fucking lumberjacks, nor are they part of special forces, now was their mother a goddamn beaver.

If you kids insist on necroing bullcrap threads from FF at the very least provide accurate citations that properly represent these characters. Google isn't hard to use and if you won't put in that kind of effort to learn, why are you wasting our time by misrepresenting images?


 Given the lack of knowledge imparted, this thread does not deserve to be stickied at all. I propose that the moderators remove this thread from permanent display as long as there are major issues with proper documentation and citation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 28-09-2009, 23:09:53
Lumberjack commando, desert version
(http://www.crossfitbalboa.com/uploads/balboa/image/Erin(1).jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 28-09-2009, 23:09:03
Finnish Leopard 2A4's launching a smoke screen:
(http://tietokannat.mil.fi/maavoimat_kuvapankki/include/thumbnail.php?id=106&width=640)


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stop being a fanboy douchebag. if we are going to see this thread as a sticky, at the very least it could provide information and insight like the Original Picture of the day thread tries to.
Yeah way to go posting 7 stupid posts without pictures, and 4 of then in a row, twit.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-09-2009, 00:09:19
(http://mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_9832/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~9832~N%C3%A4r%20fordonet%20%C3%A4r%20under%20eldgivning%20och%20blir%20utslaget%20b%C3%B6r%20det%20evakueras%20s%C3%A5%20snabbt%20som%20m%C3%B6jligt.)

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Swedish Officers training combat from light vehicles

And Sheik: I see why you didn't like rep feature
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 29-09-2009, 00:09:26
I like that Landrover (?)...... rather a hummer in combat though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Schneider on 29-09-2009, 00:09:53
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5548/lumberjacksfuckyeah.jpg)

I can't tell much about this except it's late ww1.
From what I've learned in this thread however, these are FUCKING CANADIAN LUMBERJACK COMMANDOS YEAH Canadian Pioneers. I don't know whether this is in Bosnia or somewhere else, but I sure do hope I do not compromise information concerning and operational context with this picture, I sure don't mean to blow up the operation in case it's still running. If so, the canadian government may send me a PM and I'll take the picture down.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-09-2009, 02:09:08
Holy fuck, Sheik... anyway, though I always (maybe) try to be humble, I can never resist posting the picture of my great-grand uncle, who won the VC posthumously at Cambrai in 1917.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/VCJamesSamuelEmerson.jpg)


His citation reads: For repeated acts of most conspicuous bravery. He led his company in an attack and cleared 400 yards of trench. Though wounded, when the enemy attacked in superior numbers, he sprang out of the trench with eight men and met the attack in the open, killing many and taking six prisoners. For three hours after this, all other Officers having become casualties, he remained with his company, refusing to go to the dressing station, and repeatedly repelled bombing attacks. Later, when the enemy again attacked in superior numbers, he led his men to repel the attack and was mortally wounded. His heroism, when worn out and exhausted from loss of blood, inspired his men to hold out, though almost surrounded, till reinforcements arrived and dislodged the enemy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FlyGuy45 on 29-09-2009, 03:09:32
(http://photos.upi.com/slideshow/lbox/96be548217231f13d13b025e449f336f/Medvedev-Putin-Victory-Day.jpg)

Sherman tanks during the Battle of the Bulge.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 29-09-2009, 04:09:39
Geez sheik chill out, your giving Canada a bad name all on your own overreacting. Hell the Canadian Forces are joked about at home way more then on the internet.

Example...
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/misterjj1/CanadianArmy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-09-2009, 04:09:47
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/546/An_Albanian_soldier.jpg)

An Albanian soldier and an Italian Marine from the San Marco Regiment fire their weapons together on an Albanian firing range during a live-fire exercise


Albanian- Wee we haz army ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-09-2009, 04:09:22
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Italnato2.jpg)

Member of the 8th Bersaglieri Infantry, Garibaldi Bersaglieri Brigade.  I love that they still wear the ostrich plumes xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 29-09-2009, 07:09:38
A painting worth post it.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mrcmll.jpg)
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Honour: A painting of Corporal Bryan Budd, 29, was commissioned by The 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment after he was killed in Afghanistan storming a Taliban position in 2006

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz0SOri0KMk
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-09-2009, 11:09:18
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4443/evstafievsarajevobuildi.jpg)
Scenes from the Siege of Sarajevo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FatJoe on 29-09-2009, 13:09:32
(http://www.cslacker.com/images/file/mediums/stop_that.jpg)

And I mean it too :)


I want more pictures and less arguing, think you people can do that for me?
Cookies are involved :*


To keep this thread going, I don't have any stuff of Iceland in a war, but I do have a photo of two F4 Phantoms doing Patrol Over Iceland, and I suppose that will have to do :)

(http://www.verslo.is/baldur/1024/F4_flight_morsar_024.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-09-2009, 15:09:20
These guys don't like the smell of napalm in the morning, as they all look a bit afraid and confused.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OKIy-1Xczuc/SN_FIPoKJ8I/AAAAAAAAAVw/uJhJmqyIFUE/des-chemical+warfare.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-09-2009, 20:09:52
The world's first attempt at a guided missile:

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9989/missilej.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 29-09-2009, 22:09:37
(http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/hpbilleder/090809_isaf_jgk_002_b.jpg)

Danish SF Jaegers in the Green Zone in Helmand Provine, Afghaistan - Maybe observing Canadian Lumberjack commandos in the thick brush...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-09-2009, 11:09:52
^

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8986/01020126766300.jpg)
A priest talking to Georgian troops during the Georgian-Russian conflict. Note the US uniforms with MARPAT pattern.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-09-2009, 14:09:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/MACV_Compound_Duster_Post-Tet_Feb.,_1968.jpg/400px-MACV_Compound_Duster_Post-Tet_Feb.,_1968.jpg)

M 42 Duster, MACV compound at Quang Tri City, February 1968.
It was the only Self-propelled AA gun of the Americans. It provided decent protection from MiG-17 fighter bombers, but this AA vehicle found its purpose in firing at NVA troops. It HE shell(Twin bofors ftw) and high ROF made the NVA hate this vehicle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 30-09-2009, 15:09:29
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/1025/vietnamtunnel.jpg)

An infantryman is lowered into a tunnel during "Operation Oregon", 1967

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Schneider on 30-09-2009, 15:09:55
Awesome picture Schneider! it's probably noisy and hot inside so most of the crew went outside, hehe.

Maybe!  :) However it seems that back than already riding on a tank was a nice way of taxiing for infantry (though the would have probably been faster on foot  ;) ).

As seen below - there are no further information provided where exactly it is, but it has been shot in July 1918.

(http://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dev03/barchpic/2007/11-26/0c/b1/f8/athene-5hl05d0yuswyuynbbe_layout.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-09-2009, 15:09:30
It was indeed a nice way to lift but inside the A7V it was very noisy and very hot because of that engine and if your  just the MG gunner or loader you use your brains and climb out. Remember it was a crew of 18  :P First picture you posted has 11 men on top, this one 12. So around 6 are needed to keep it running?

Great picture of a tunnel rat Sturm, have to continue on that.

Tunnel rats! Armed with a Colt and a flashlight these where send in to search for Charlie.

(http://actionflickchick.com/superaction/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tunnelratsvienam1vivv1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 30-09-2009, 16:09:49
Leopard 2a6m is afghanistan
Anyone know what the grills on the side are for?
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/customer/thierry/canada/leopard2a6m_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 01-10-2009, 11:10:19
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1204/richthofen.jpg)
The 'Ringmaster' of the 'Flying Circus' - Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen climbs into the cockpit of the Albatros D.III he flew in early 1917. The aircraft's fuselage and tail unit were overpainted with a somewhat translucent coat of red, which partially obscured the fuselage cross. The serial number of this machine remains mystery, the centrally-mounted radiator in the top wing indicating that it was an earlier number than D.2200/16, and thus not the D.III D.789/17 he flew in June. Richthofen's bulky fur flying boots necessitated the use of the stepladder
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 01-10-2009, 16:10:12
Russian HIND flying over its' own units in Georgia, that's all the information that I could recuperate. But it's definitely one of the nicest HIND pictures I've been able to aquire.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/andersjg/1.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-10-2009, 17:10:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/MACV_Compound_Duster_Post-Tet_Feb.,_1968.jpg/400px-MACV_Compound_Duster_Post-Tet_Feb.,_1968.jpg)

M 42 Duster, MACV compound at Quang Tri City, February 1968.
It was the only Self-propelled AA gun of the Americans. It provided decent protection from MiG-17 fighter bombers, but this AA vehicle found its purpose in firing at NVA troops. It HE shell(Twin bofors ftw) and high ROF made the NVA hate this vehicle

The US Army had no threat from MiG-17 fighter bombers during the Vietnam War as the North Vietnamese air force was entirely dedicated to air defense and did not fly close air support missions. I don't know if air defense was the original rationale for deploying the M42 to Vietnam, but it saw excellent service as an infantry support weapon.
A few MiG-17's where briefly used as Fighter bombers. The M42 duster was send to Vietnam because the MIM Hawk SAM was terrible at low altitude. But as later the entire NVA airforce was used as Airdefense( you are correct) the M42 lost its air defense role, and was used as a Gun platform against ground targets, in wich it earned its fame and its nickname
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 01-10-2009, 17:10:58
Coca-Cola please resize your pictures! I have 23" screen and it fills my whole screen, can't imagine how it is to look it with 17" or 18".
I'm fine, the forum hosts can be a bit more proactive and get some scripting that resizes pictures. If they take it down, I'll just post the link.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 01-10-2009, 19:10:06
Here is an awesome collection of China's 60th celebration of communism rule. Not exactly a war but still a very good bunch of photos.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/10/china_celebrates_60_years.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-10-2009, 19:10:39
Why do they have ball sacks on their faces?


(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/china60_10_01/c34_20573551.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-10-2009, 20:10:25
US Snipers. No further info available.
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5787/015m.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 01-10-2009, 20:10:10
Intresting, assuming those are M21's.. I never saw a suppresor on onebefore..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FlyGuy45 on 01-10-2009, 21:10:07
http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/china60_10_01/c26_20574387.jpg
I want one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 01-10-2009, 21:10:52
http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/china60_10_01/c13_20571931.jpg
At least with a camo pattern like this they can only invade places in the tropics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 02-10-2009, 22:10:00
Another Russian HIND in Georgia, love these helicopters.
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/andersjg/PotD/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-10-2009, 22:10:13
Gotta love those hinds 2. Very nice flying machines

Time for a little picture taken by myself.

The Breitling team(Flying L-39 Albatrosses) on the "Parralel" second runway at Kleine Brogel, during Sanicole airshow

(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5884/sanicole2009100.jpg)


Made alot of pictures their. Including the B-17 "Sally B", the Red bull aviation P-38, B-25 and F4U Corsair.

I first was shocked to see those warbirds in................full chrome with the redbull logo on it. But when i found out that Red bull salvaged these planes, to make them back airworthy, i guess they got my support their
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 03-10-2009, 10:10:30
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9075/aloysheldmann.jpg)
Vfw Aloys Heldmann appears properly nonchalant after his "Damenladung" (Ladies' landing) in Albatros D.II D.490/16 in his early days of Jasta 10. Heldmann was one of the first members of this Staffel, and he gave sterling service in the unit throught to end of the war, twice filling the role of acting commander. He ended the war with 15 confirmed victories, and lived to be one of the last survivors of the Geschwader.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2009, 19:10:01
(http://vietnamphotography.com/images/0143.jpg)

USN F-8 Crusader taking off during the vietnam war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 08-10-2009, 17:10:46
(http://www.fototime.com/40057CCAF7E91A8/standard.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 08-10-2009, 19:10:33
Swedish troops in Congo, 61.

(http://pici.se/pictures/BtlhgSTAw.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-10-2009, 20:10:38
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/USAF_F-16A_F-15C_F-15E_Desert_Storm_edit2.jpg/800px-USAF_F-16A_F-15C_F-15E_Desert_Storm_edit2.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/USAF_F-16A_F-15C_F-15E_Desert_Storm_edit2.jpg/800px-USAF_F-16A_F-15C_F-15E_Desert_Storm_edit2.jpg)
- USAF over Iraq, First Gulf-War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-10-2009, 22:10:05
(http://image2.sina.com.cn/jc/2005-02-28/U28P27T1D269174F26DT20050228080504.jpg)

The mean frontal view of an BMPT. The answer to the losses of MBT's in urban grounds. A deticated Anti-personell vehicle. In urban combat, the ratio of BMPT's is gonna be 2:1 with MBT's. On Rural operation it is 2 MBT per one BMPT

 This beast has=
-two 30 mm 2A42 dual-feed cannon
-two AGS-17D 30 mm grenade launchers
-9M120 Ataka-V ATGM system (4 launchers)
-one 7.62mm machine gun
and additional weapons can be installed

The russian armed forces are highly praised of this new vehicle.

Russian AFV development has always been imo, one step ahead of the US ones
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-10-2009, 00:10:49
For the Mi-24 lovers:
(http://i37.tinypic.com/25f3z8n.jpg)
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Afghan national army air corp Airmen pilot two Mi-35 helicopters during a training sortie, with support from Czech Republic and U.S. coalition partners, over southern Afghanistan, Oct. 3.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence : U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs)

Hires (http://i35.tinypic.com/i26h6e.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 09-10-2009, 00:10:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/UN_Soldiers_in_Eritrea.jpeg)
Micronesian camel-corps UN Peacekeepers in Eritrea. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 09-10-2009, 00:10:50
Love the picture Invincible.
Russian MI-24s flying close to Abkazian freedom fighters in Georgia if my memory is correct:
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f15/andersjg/PotD/2ef0fc774524.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 09-10-2009, 13:10:38
Günther Rall 1918 - 2009. (275 victories)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Thorondor123/rall001.jpg)
Top left:
Günther Rall testing a F-4E.

Bottom left:
Inspekteur der Luftwaffe, Generalleutnant Rall in the middle of front row. Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn is first on the left side.

Top right:
Five commanders on the West-German Luftwaffe. From left: Günther Rall, Gerhard Limberg, Josef Kammhuber, Werner Panitzki and Fritz Obleser. Only Johannes Steinhoff is missing from the picture.

Bottom right:
Adolf Galland, Walter Krupinski and Günther Rall visiting US of A in 1984.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 09-10-2009, 17:10:30
(http://www.digitaljournal.com/img/2/6/7/5/9/i/5/1/2/o/Female_british_soldier.jpg)
A British female soldier keeps watch while on foot patrol in a poppy field in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Schneider on 10-10-2009, 13:10:33
"Pidgeon scout": This ww1 mail dove has been equipped with a camera, the timer has been set to a setting that will probably show a certain part of the enemy territory under the calculated flight route.

(http://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dev01/barchpic/2007/10-16/76/89/ca/athene-5h02b08xxq08259j7y1_layout.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 10-10-2009, 16:10:06
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Thorondor123/faf.jpg)
Finnish airmen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-10-2009, 17:10:22
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=82824&d=1255172193)
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6025/szuoobuka7.jpg)

Crazy Croatian army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 11-10-2009, 17:10:23
(http://www.britannica.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/vietnam-war.jpg)

Grunts, M113 APC and a Huey somewhere in Vietnam. The middle guy just spotted Lumberjack Commandos working for the Green Berets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-10-2009, 17:10:04
A Frenchman being thrown back by the force of a bullet.  Verdun, 1916.

(http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/images/3642.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-10-2009, 17:10:46
Far as I know that's another posed shot...its again a question of "if these are french guys attacking through a storm of bullets...wtf is the camera man doing"

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/German_trench_WW1_French_attack.gif)

Here's a photo I do believe to be real though, noting that the camera is sitting over the lip of dirt, meaning the camera man is actually poking just barely out of a trench.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 11-10-2009, 19:10:08
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/f-117-nn6.jpg)
The only shot down F117, Kosovo 1999
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 12-10-2009, 11:10:30
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4202/operationnanook20090823.jpg)
Canadian Rangers just after eating spaghetti.
And yes Canadian rangers are still armed with the Lee Enfield no.4.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 12-10-2009, 15:10:47
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/4507/403732.jpg)
Finnish soldiers in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-10-2009, 19:10:40
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5571/610xbj.jpg)
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Soldiers of Spain's Legion Army march past at the military parade during celebrations marking Spain's National Day on October 12, 2009 in Madrid.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-10-2009, 23:10:40
(http://www.houyet-foto.be/requisituni/rhodesia_pix/000006.jpg)

- Lads on the LZ during the Rhodesian Bush War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-10-2009, 16:10:51
(http://military.discovery.com/technology/weapons/images/05-fnfal-625x450.jpg)

Troops of B Company of the Royal Australian Regiment wade across a river in Phuoc My province, southeast of Saigon, June 22, 1970.

Notice the FN FAL's. Troops loved their FAL's for their high reliability, Heavy stopping power and accuracy....

But dont ever fire this thing on full automatic, unless you wanna clean a room....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-10-2009, 20:10:40
German bunker in World War 1 on the Western Front.  Unlike the allies, the germans lived in relative comfort, creating massive bunker cities underneath the lines, complete with armoures, kitchens, and even running water and electricity if they were near enough to villages.  Soldiers were allowed to bring furniture from home, or from destroyed towns, and even wallpapered the wood and earthen walls.  Excess rain and waste water was pumped out, and, as the german positions were almost always higher then the allied, was allowed to flow down into the allied trenches.  It all stemmed from the differing tactical choices, the allied generals believing, to the end of the war, that trenches were temporary, and duly should not be made to live in, as the men are supposed to be charging forward, while the germans saw trenches are a permanent feature of the war, and duly should be made comfortable for the soldiers to live in.

(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8026/1wkgermansection.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 13-10-2009, 20:10:15
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/Alezi/Muut/Realdeal%20kuvat/Suomalaiset/raja2fp6jx7.jpg)
Finnish special boarder jägers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 13-10-2009, 22:10:56
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/kuskit.jpg)
Finnish Artillery truck drivers doing what they do best: nothing.

(Meanwhile everyone else was setting up the command post with full combat gear on)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-10-2009, 22:10:24
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_10197/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~10197~En%20svensk%20milit%C3%A4rpolis%20i%20NBG%202008%20under%20en%20%C3%B6vning%20i%20Finland.%20Om%20en%20vecka%20inleds%20rekryteringen%20till%20NBG%202011)

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Swedish MP during a Nordic Battle Group drill
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 13-10-2009, 23:10:12
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/FKD_001004.jpg)
An abandoned Argentine rocket launcher on an improvised mounting discovered on top of a slide in a children's playground at the Goose Green settlement.

Sgt Ronald Hudson was serving as United Kingdom Land Force Public Relations Photographer at British Army HQ North East District, Imphal Barracks, York when he was tasked to accompany 2 Parachute Regiment to the Falklands. He sailed from Portsmouth on MV NORLAND on 26 April 1982, pausing (but not going ashore) at Ascension Island. Although MV NORLAND was his main base, he also spent time on CANBERRA and HMS RESOURCE. Hudson accompanied the landing of 5 Brigade at San Carlos on 21 May 1982 and subsequently covered Goose Green, Darwin, Bluff Cove, Mount Harriet and the advance on Port Stanley, working closely with Paul Haley, official photographer for Soldier Magazine. Hudson returned to Britain shortly after the surrender, returning from Ascension Island by Hercules aircraft. On leaving the Army, Hudson continued to work as a professional photographer in Yorkshire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 14-10-2009, 00:10:31
The better German army
(http://www.welt.de/multimedia/archive/1209981926000/00561/NVA_neu_1_DW_Kultur_561151g.jpg)
NVA parade, East Berlin, 1 May 1973
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-10-2009, 00:10:24
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9967/74534472.jpg)
german 08/15 crew in a trench, WW1, autochrome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 14-10-2009, 12:10:12

I was there with at Ranger Coy. Really solid guy. He got complimented many times on his grooming even by the CDS.
Those rangers are very well versed with those Enfields. Its not 5.56 its 7.62. They have killed polar bears with those rifles, and I would trust no one else but a ranger out there.
They are also armed with shotguns.

@Hassel
Which exercise was this? It looks like Northern Ontario or the Yukon to me but what the hell do I know
 Btw the Lee Enfield is a .303 rifle cartridge which is actually a little different from 7.62. If they (Rangers) needed a 7.62, then we should have never scrapped or sold our FN C1's to New Zealand .

@ Megaraptor,
One of the main reasons for issuing the .303 has to do with sourcing rounds for these rifles in a manner which is consistent with local procurement policies (out of rounds? pop into the gun shop).
 Seeing that the Canadian Rangers are not members of the Regular Canadian Forces, it would not be appropriate to issue anything more than a weapon for personal protection against wildlife and for subsistence hunting. (as a note, not every Ranger patrol is issued firearms, on the West Coast a couple of the units are authorized to carry their own rifle (or shotgun) with reimbursement for a nominal amount of rounds purchased, instead of being issued CF surplus material)

 The greatest benefit acquired from Ranger patrols is the structured application of subsistence and navigation skills that are slowly being lost to technology and from cultural apathy amongst most Canadian tribes.

 

Members of the Canadian Rangers take part in a exercise during Operation Nanook in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Sunday, August 23, 2009. Operation Nanook is a inter-governmental operation that takes place in Canada's Arctic to show sovereignty over its northern territory. (Jonathan Hayward, CP)

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5749/21808517.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 14-10-2009, 19:10:25
2001 near Kabul.

(http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/2845/11t000apw20010122776491.jpg)

Quiz: Taliban or Northern Alliance?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-10-2009, 20:10:36
(http://i37.tinypic.com/b6zep0.jpg)

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Onlookers wave flags as the USS New York sails through heavy fog on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. The ship was built with about eight tons of steel from the World Trade Center site and is on its way to New York, its home port. (AP / Patrick Semansky)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-10-2009, 20:10:26
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/2549/53747258.jpg)
German troop encampment behind the lines, 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-10-2009, 07:10:32
(http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1386/arras1.gif)

German attack at Arras, as far as I can tell, it is authentic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 15-10-2009, 18:10:39
2001 Tora Bora, Afghanistan.

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6999/25torabora75433911.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-10-2009, 21:10:18
(http://i33.tinypic.com/59x79t.jpg)
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Had the bomber waited another few seconds, the patrol would have been right on top of the explosive. Instead, nobody was seriously injured
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-10-2009, 01:10:33
WOW Rawhide, you posted the exact photo I wanted to post today!

(you got it from militairyphotos .net ??)

Awsome photo indeed, they where lucky!

Then I will go for these, sorry for not posting one, but this pictures come more to there right when you see the full scale of the asault
:
The 3 LCAC looks awsome in the background!
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/nightshift/NS-2/091012-A-4887F-163.jpg)
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ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) Two landing craft utility vehicles and a light-armored vehicle (LAV) come ashore as three landing craft, air cushion vehicles approach and an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter flies by during Exercise Bright Star 2009. The LCAC, LAV and Cobra are assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) and is part of an 11-country coalition participating in the biannual event spearheaded by Egypt and the U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Lindsey M. Frazier/Released)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/nightshift/NS-2/091012-M-8752R-117.jpg)
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ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and coalition forces conduct an amphibious landing demonstration at Egyptian beaches near Alexandria during Exercise Bright Star 2009. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/nightshift/NS-2/091012-M-8752R-135.jpg)
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ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and coalition forces conduct an amphibious landing demonstration at Egyptian beaches near Alexandria during Exercise Bright Star 2009. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 16-10-2009, 01:10:26
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/FKD_002028.jpg)
A column of 45 Royal Marine Commandoes march towards Port Stanley. Royal Marine Peter Robinson, carrying the Union Jack flag on his backpack as identification, brings up the rear.

This photograph, taken in black and white and colour, became one of the iconographic images of the Falklands Conflict.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-10-2009, 04:10:11
"Gente" Magazine Cover.

Completly "Photoshopped". Shows a British Ship in Flames, and a Mirage III (?) flying over it.

Yellow title says "We are winning!" It was a lie, by that time, the British army had a strong army in the Falklands.

Also says : 6 Destroyed Ships, 16 Damaged, 21 Airplanes and 16 Helicopters shot down. We are destroying the British Navy.

(http://eblog.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/genteseguimos.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-10-2009, 09:10:10
(http://i33.tinypic.com/n6tleh.jpg)

- Burial of an Italian Soldier. A picture says more then...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 16-10-2009, 18:10:08
"Gente" Magazine Cover.

Completly "Photoshopped". Shows a British Ship in Flames, and a Mirage III (?) flying over it.

Yellow title says "We are winning!" It was a lie, by that time, the British army had a strong army in the Falklands.

Also says : 6 Destroyed Ships, 16 Damaged, 21 Airplanes and 16 Helicopters shot down. We are destroying the British Navy.

(http://eblog.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/genteseguimos.jpg)
Remember this one:
(http://iconicphotos.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/the_sun_gotcha2-jpg.jpeg)
Trust The Sun to cross the line, then again, the Daily Mail really put their foot in it the other day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 16-10-2009, 18:10:34
(http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/687/bmp2.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-10-2009, 19:10:42
(http://i33.tinypic.com/vpuvx5.jpg)
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A Brigade Reconnaissance Force Jackal on the banks of the Shamalan Canal during Operation SHEJAH PALANG
[Picture: Corporal Mike O'Neill RLC, Crown Copyright/MOD 2009]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 16-10-2009, 23:10:01
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/FKD_000360.jpg)
A Blowpipe Surface Air Missile detachment of 5 Infantry Brigade stand guard at Bluff Cove.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 16-10-2009, 23:10:54
"Gente" Magazine Cover.

Completly "Photoshopped". Shows a British Ship in Flames, and a Mirage III (?) flying over it.

Yellow title says "We are winning!" It was a lie, by that time, the British army had a strong army in the Falklands.

Also says : 6 Destroyed Ships, 16 Damaged, 21 Airplanes and 16 Helicopters shot down. We are destroying the British Navy.

(http://eblog.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/genteseguimos.jpg)

Remember this one:
(http://iconicphotos.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/the_sun_gotcha2-jpg.jpeg)
Trust The Sun to cross the line, then again, the Daily Mail really put their foot in it the other day.

Just in case you or anyone else is interested, here are a few more reasons why the Scum is the lowest of the low, gutter press that isn't fit to wipe your rear end with http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=23802.0
They always pretend to be popular among the forces and to be their voice, yet most self respecting people wouldn't look twice at it. Do other countries have to suffer this kind of sewer-journalism? :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Schneider on 17-10-2009, 00:10:22
Victorious prussian troops parade into Berlin after returning from Bohemia on the 21. September 1866.

(http://germanhistorydocs.ghi-dc.org/images/30013222-r.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 17-10-2009, 03:10:56
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/nightshift/NS-2/20091006adf8243523_016.jpg)
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Bushmasters carrying the forward observers calling in the live fire practice are dug-in for the danger close fire missions in the impact area at Mount Bundey in the Northern Territory. (defence.gov.au)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-10-2009, 03:10:21
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/5662/georgianx4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-10-2009, 15:10:25
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/nightshift/NS-2/091010-F-3539L-989.jpg)

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Staff Sgt. John Coddington restrains Gizmo, a 12-year-old Belgian Malinois, at an air base in Southwest Asia Oct. 10, 2009. Sergeant Coddington and Gizmo are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, and deployed from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Linch)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 17-10-2009, 15:10:26
(http://xbradtc.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/land_m2_urban_range_lg.jpg)

M2 Bradley moving throught remains of a wall somewhere in Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-10-2009, 19:10:12
Afghanistan

(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6699/greenberet6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 18-10-2009, 00:10:34
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/FKD_002174.jpg)
Falkland Islanders carry on with their daily routine as Argentine armoured personnel carriers of the Battalon de Vehiculos Anfibios (Amphibious Commando Company) line a road in Port Stanley.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-10-2009, 02:10:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Command_of_Polish_Regiment_during_Polish-Soviet_war_1920.png)

Officers of a Polish cavalry regiment during the Polish Soviet war, in 1920.  The polish cavalry would go on to win a smashing victory against the russian cossaks, in the last great cavalry battle in the world in the Battle of Komarów, in which the Polish lancers not only turned back, but destroyed the cossak army, despite being heavily outnumbered.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-10-2009, 02:10:33
Way to go Poles and your funny square hats.


Civil Guard (I believe) manning a baricade during the Spanish Civil War.

(http://studiesirishreview.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/barricades_in_spanish_civil_war.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-10-2009, 02:10:33
Gansgt.. Spanish Republican soldiers, Spanish Civil War.

(http://awardbearing.conted.ox.ac.uk/modern_history/SpanishCivilWar2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 18-10-2009, 05:10:44
(http://i37.tinypic.com/jhstnr.jpg)
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ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 11, 2009) MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, land at a bivouac site during Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Theodore W. Ritchie/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-10-2009, 11:10:47
I always wanna go play Half-Life and Opposing Force when I see the Ospreys  :D


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A Portraits of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is seen during a demonstration against the construction of Israel's separation barrier in the West Bank village of Maasarah near Bethlehem, 16 October 2009. Israel says the 'security barrier' that it began to construct in the wake of the violent Palestinian uprising in 2000 has dramatically reduced attacks on Israelis by preventing militants from infiltrating the country. Palestinians see the barrier as an 'apartheid wall' that hampers freedom of movement and carves off Jewish settlements and other lands from their future state, threatening its economic viability
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-10-2009, 18:10:59
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/5915/50613087.jpg)
"Die Ästhetik des 20. Jahrhunderts": Pioniere vor einem Unterstand in der Champagne, Sommer 1915. Der Dichter und Dramatiker August Stramm am 5. Mai 1915 kommentierte: "Ich sitze in einem Erdloch, genannt Unterstand! Famos! Eine Kerze, Ofen, Sessel, Tisch. Alles konform der Neuzeit. Die Kultur des 20. Jahrhunderts. Und oben drauf klatscht es ununterbrochen! Klack! Klack! Scht. summ! Das ist die Ethik des 20. Jahrhunderts. Und neben mir aus der Wand ringeln sich einige Regenwürmer. Das ist die Ästhetik des 20. Jahrhunderts."

'The aesthetics of the 20th century': Pioneers in front of a dugout in Champagne, France, Summer 1915. The poet and dramatist August Stramm comments on May 5th 1915: 'I'm sitting in a burrow, called dugout! Splendit! A candle, oven, armchair, table. Everything conform to the modern era. The culture of the 20th century. And on top it is smacking nonstop. Click! click! sssst smmm! That are the ethics of the 20th century. And next to me some earthworms are curling out of the wall. That are the aesthetics of the 20th century.'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 18-10-2009, 19:10:19
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/FKD_000346.jpg)
A 0.5 inch Browning machine gun defends 5 Infantry Brigade's landing at San Carlos on 2 June 1982.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-10-2009, 09:10:24
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Fulix/SyrianPzIVb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-10-2009, 00:10:08
(http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv341/sufficientmpnet/March/Fin2/1.jpg)

- Finns in Chad
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 20-10-2009, 00:10:50
1ST BATTALION DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT IN KOREA, 1954-1955
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/CT_001934.jpg)
Lieutenant Basil Hebden, assault platoon commander, preparing a charge of black plastic explosive for use in a spot of recreational fishing in the River Imjin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-10-2009, 00:10:04
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2349/79351930.jpg)
WW1: Soldiers posing in a trench.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 20-10-2009, 20:10:05
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9562/drirg.jpg)
Wilhelm "Willi" Reinhard, commander of Jasta 6, stands by his crash-landed Dr I in his Fliegerkombination (flying suit), holding his Heinecke parachute harness, in mid-march 1918. Reinhard lost his upper wing fabric in flight, which in turn led to structural failure. He succeeded in keeping enough control to force-land, however, althought the Dr I flipped over when its wheels touched the ground, causing most of the damage visible in this photograph. Reinhard's star was on the rise at this period, and he was promoted to hauptmann on 22. March. His score had reached 12 by mid-April, and he subsequently took command of JG I following von Richthofen's death.

Original picture description, I swear. 8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 20-10-2009, 23:10:49
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/OP_TELIC_03_010_034_009.jpg)
At Bridge Four on the outskirts of Basra, a soldier of 1st Battalion, The Irish Guards looks for possible Iraqi enemy positions as Royal Engineer technicians prepare to cap one of the burning oil wells within the city of Basra, 3 April 2003.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 21-10-2009, 18:10:27
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/9605/img635.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-10-2009, 18:10:14
(http://www.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00583/eros_helicopter_583615a.jpg)

- 1st Battalion, Welsh Guard
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 22-10-2009, 00:10:49
14 November 1899
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/zzz_007150_D.jpg)
As a war correspondent for the Morning Post, Winston Churchill was captured by the Boers while travelling in an armoured train which was wrecked. Picture shows: A group of prisoners, with Churchill on the right.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sturmbocke on 22-10-2009, 11:10:28
(http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8297/m1918a2barkorea.jpg)
Korean War, 1951: Taking cover behind their escort tank, a U.S. soldier returns fire on Communist Chinese positions with an M1918A2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-10-2009, 19:10:55
(http://i33.tinypic.com/ofd3th.jpg)

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A German soldier (2nd L) practises with a soldier of the Afghan National Army (ANA) the blind assembly and disassembly of a machine-gun in Faizabad on October 20, 2009. More than 4000 German troops are serving in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 23-10-2009, 00:10:27
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/CO_002196_A.jpg)
Two men of the 42nd Canadian Infantry Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) clean a Lewis Gun in a reserve trench during the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), November 1917.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-10-2009, 00:10:08
A casualty of the terrible attrition of the Somme.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/WWI/WWI%20-%201/Skeleton.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-10-2009, 09:10:37
(http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/T-O-R-A/JSDF%20various%20photos/95141.jpg?t=1255426193)
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- Japanese Defense Forces
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-10-2009, 02:10:48
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9721/81643316.jpg)
Sunlit ruins: soldiers on a road in the destroyed landscape of Sommepy, France.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 24-10-2009, 10:10:55
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/Q_012702.jpg)
1917 The Advance across the Desert: The men of the Desert Mounted Corps riding their camels in the Jordan valley.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-10-2009, 10:10:28
(http://i37.tinypic.com/25f4kd3.jpg)

- No cap.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-10-2009, 14:10:44
Not from WW2, but from todays Bundeswehr: "Gebirgsjäger" with a MG3 on Lafette mount in the "mountain and winter combat school" in Mittenwald (which is a neighbouring town to the city I´m stationed in, btw).

(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7589/dscf12289xr.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 24-10-2009, 16:10:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-2008-0118-502%2C_Siegfried_Wei%C3%9F_bei_NVA-Truppenbesuch.jpg)
Siegfried Weiß visits the NVA troops to the Czechoslovakia borders , 1968
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-10-2009, 17:10:34
British infantry being shelled during the retreat from Mons.  The man clutching his head had just been severely, perhaps mortally wounded.

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3729/image016gs.jpg)

Edit:  Where the hell did my picture go?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 25-10-2009, 01:10:52
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/BF_000439.jpg)
Australian Vickers machine gunners of 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, suspend firing and cool their gun as a United States Mustang drops a Napalm bomb on the Communist held ridge which the Australians had been spraying with fire a few seconds before.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-10-2009, 04:10:39
(http://media.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/photos/images/oct09/afghanistan_sm/afghanistan01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-10-2009, 13:10:59
(http://i36.tinypic.com/28u4rhw.jpg)

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People carrying fire arms queue in front of a hall at a police station in the town of Winterthur north of Zurich October 24, 2009. Gun owners resident in Switzerland can hand in their unwanted arms or ammunitions, of military or civil origins, to the administration of the Canton of Zurich this Saturday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 25-10-2009, 14:10:47
Its the Stgw. 57 / Sig 510 assault rifle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-10-2009, 16:10:28
British infantry being shelled during the retreat from Mons.  The man clutching his head had just been severely, perhaps mortally wounded.

(http://pierreswesternfront.punt.nl/upload/Schlieffen/image016.jpg)

Edit:  Where the hell did my picture go?

Here:

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3729/image016gs.jpg)


(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2755/17982247.jpg)
German soldiers in Uffholz/Alsace.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 25-10-2009, 22:10:49
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC/18-10.jpg)

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Courtney Lust, a U.S. Navy SARC, or Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman, with U.S. Marines Alpha Company-Task Force Raider, 2nd Recon Battalion, puts on his gloves as he prepares to go on a night mission from a temporary staging area at a combat outpost, in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. Task Force Raider is a strike force who's purpose is to conduct raids targeting Taliban networks in the Helmand province.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-10-2009, 00:10:32
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/Q_013447.jpg)
A Faugh-a-Ballagh (Royal Irish Fusilier) teasing a Turkish sniper by holding his helmet above the trench on his rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-10-2009, 02:10:41
I love Pith helmets. 

German stormtrooper, 1918.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/France1918.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-10-2009, 17:10:33
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8782/an0531x.jpg)
Russian infantry advances on top of a T-80 tank (I believe) towards a town during the First Chechen War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 27-10-2009, 05:10:56
(http://img.informer.com/screenshots/204/204392_1_pad_.jpg)

B-52 stratofortress in Korea I believe.

Whats not to love?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-10-2009, 06:10:49
OH SHIT

Canadian Lumberjack Commandos Training the new Afghan Army!!, we are done.

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_09_09/a06_20516489.jpg)

A Special Forces soldier observes as an Afghan National Police officer aims his assault-rifle during training in the village of Nili, Afghanistan on Sept. 18, 2009. The team is among only a few U.S. troops to live among Afghans, but there will likely be more. The hope is to push Special Forces teams into villages throughout Afghanistan, giving them the mission of rebuilding and training Afghan police and soldiers rather than hunting insurgents.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-10-2009, 09:10:04
(http://i35.tinypic.com/1588e2p.jpg)

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HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 25, 2009) Presidents George H.W. Bush, center-left, and George W. Bush, center-right, pose with a Joint Services Color Guard during Navy Week celebrations at Reliant Stadium, Houston, during a National Football League game against the Houston Texans, and San Francisco 49ers. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Winn/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 27-10-2009, 13:10:27
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2n1i1sj.jpg)
No info available


Sorry its so big..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-10-2009, 13:10:18
From the same series:
A Russian soldier in a Chechen town during the 1st Chechen War:
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/659/an0513.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-10-2009, 19:10:16
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/GLF_000453.jpg)
Posed photograph of a British soldier, wearing European camouflage battledress, manning a light machine gun in a bunker, probably in Saudi Arabia in 1990.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-10-2009, 19:10:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Tupolev_Tu-95_Marina.jpg)

Tupolev 95MS at engels AFB

JUST look at that thing. Brilliant
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-10-2009, 00:10:51
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1160/35988512.jpg)
Soldiers in a trench, Alsace, France.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-10-2009, 02:10:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/French_indochina_napalm_1953-12_1.png)

A Bearcat of the Aéronavale drops napalm on Viet Minh Division 320th's artillery during Operation Mouette, First Indochina War (11.1953).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 28-10-2009, 11:10:26
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/mpnet/hires_091022-A-6193P-001a.jpg)
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Coalition soldiers conduct a search in the village of De Ziarat Kalay in Afghanistan's Arghandab district, Oct. 22, 2009. The purpose of the search is to disrupt the insurgent safe haven in the country's Zabul province. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gino Palu


I let you giving the coments
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-10-2009, 17:10:27
(http://i34.tinypic.com/5klu77.jpg)
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HAZI MADAD, AFGHANISTAN - A soldier in the Afghanistan security forces crouches near the shadow of an American soldier October 26, 2009 in the village of Hazi Madad in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. (Chris Hondros / ***** Images)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-10-2009, 22:10:34
(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/358/19549401.jpg)
WW1: german position at the Vieil Armand/Hartmannsweilerkopf
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 30-10-2009, 00:10:27
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/Q_004515.jpg)
Men of the Royal Garrison Artillery in Englebelmer Wood moving a 15-inch Howitzer shell by rolling it along a pair of rails.

Engelbelmer Wood and village are south east of Mailly-Maillet and west of Thiepval. They were behind Allied lines for the whole war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-10-2009, 10:10:48
(http://i33.tinypic.com/qrlxk2.jpg)

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¨An Afghan National Army soldier holds a weapon decorated with a picture of a woman during a pre-mission rehearsal with U.S. Special Operations forces before a joint operation targeting insurgents operating in Afghanistan's Farah province. (AP / Maya Alleruzzo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-10-2009, 19:10:44
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2457/154/112/6026632/n6026632_41541600_3797979.jpg)

Indian military maneuvers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 30-10-2009, 19:10:01
(http://strikehold.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/kukri.jpg)
"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-10-2009, 23:10:35
Chief Parachute Rigger Carroll taking in the view after a general quarters drill
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/PRCCarrol.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-10-2009, 23:10:59
(http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/menace/images/22617/640x480/baf-f-16-performs-at-aviation-nation-08-nellis.jpg)

Belgian airforce F-16 performing a fly-by on Nellis AFB, at aviation Nation 2008


Trust me, they go lower then that
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-10-2009, 01:10:21
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2479/66783725.jpg)
WW1: German soldiers in a trench, Alsace, France.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 31-10-2009, 02:10:04
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_9413/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~9413~En%20enhet%20p%C3%A5%20framryckning%20i%20den%20v%C3%A4stra%20delen%20av%20det%20svensk-finska%20omr%C3%A5det%20i%20norra%20Afghanistan)

- Swedish unit in the Finn/Swedish controlled part in Northern Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 31-10-2009, 09:10:40
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7664/30826177.jpg)

- No caption, back in the days when Soviet Russia was in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-11-2009, 21:11:39
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1034/18511207.jpg)
WW1: French civilians retreating from the frontline.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 02-11-2009, 23:11:27
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3323/610xgb.jpg)
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An impact crater in the side of a protective wall, where a Taliban rocket struck during an enemy barrage, sits inside a base held by U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-11-2009, 18:11:51
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3296/46017035.jpg)
German billet at St. Marie à Py, France, summer 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-11-2009, 01:11:15
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2627/37955367.jpg)
WW1: German soldiers in front of a billet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 05-11-2009, 04:11:26
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/NKAMKT.jpg)
Turkish sniper in North Iraq takes aim in the frigid mountains in October 2008
I actually know this man. His name is Tolga, we had a nice conversation today.

...and this is this great-grandfather!
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/Q_013447.jpg)
A Faugh-a-Ballagh (Royal Irish Fusilier) teasing a Turkish sniper by holding his helmet above the trench on his rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: phillip on 05-11-2009, 17:11:06
(http://media.airspacemag.com/images/Michael+Yon+3-505.jpg)

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Luminous halos twirled above a Boeing CH-47 Chinook on a recent night around 11:30 p.m. local time at Forward Operating Base Jackson in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as helicopters ferried casualties and supplies in and out of the base. The photographer was independent journalist Michael Yon, a former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier now traveling the world's war zones with a camera. Helicopter pilots don't have a name for the effect, but one explained to Yon, "Basically it is a result of static electricity created by friction as...dissimilar material strike against each other. In this case, titanium/nickel blades moving through the air and dust
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-11-2009, 21:11:00
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4048/66406294.jpg)
Verdun, summer 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-11-2009, 22:11:14
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/isaf_10_08/isaf07_16571423.jpg)

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An Afghan boy holds his toy weapon as Belgian army soldiers of the ISAF patrol during a joint mission with German Bundeswehr army soldiers in Taloqan, west of Kunduz, Afghanistan on September 30, 2008.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-11-2009, 23:11:02
here is my €0.02

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/lebataillonfrancaispass.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/lecontingentturcprendla.jpg)

Pics are from A-Stan. Turkish and French forces cooperating to do god knows what aye lol. The picture is only a day or two old and comes as good news to me because we finally got our new camo to the guys out there (before we were stuck with woodland camo... in the desert :p)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-11-2009, 06:11:01
The Fuck?

(http://www.psywarrior.com/PsyopMotorcycle.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-11-2009, 09:11:37
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/F-16.jpg)

^^ One of my faves :D

Last one before i make a run for it..

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/BigScope2.jpg)

Our big ass thermal imaging scope hehe
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-11-2009, 18:11:13
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3615/54493165.jpg)
Last picture of the series: Fort Souville, Verdun, after the fights.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 07-11-2009, 20:11:42
(http://i38.tinypic.com/ot456b.jpg)

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Russian soldiers in uniforms of the Second World War take part in a military parade on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 07 November 2009. The parade marks the anniversary of a historical parade in 1941 when Soviet soldiers marched through Red Square to the front lines of World War II
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-11-2009, 07:11:44
Pretty recent...

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ISTANBUL, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Turkish navy commandos detained five pirates trying to hijack a Greek boat in the Gulf of Aden, the Turkish military said on Thursday.

The Greek boat was travelling 70 miles from the coast in a security corridor when pirates in a motor boat fired on the vessel.

"The (Turkish naval ship) TCG Gediz prevented the ship hijacking with warning shots and helicopter backup ... The TCG Gediz reacted to the call for help issued by the M/V Theoforos and detained the five bandits on board the motor boat," the military said in a statement.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/2073rdk.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/2hdtfh4.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/2iqcu14.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-11-2009, 12:11:26
(http://i35.tinypic.com/13ygm84.jpg)

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Russian soldiers in uniforms of the Second World War take part in a military parade on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 07 November 2009. The parade marks the anniversary of a historical parade in 1941 when Soviet soldiers marched through Red Square to the front lines of World War II

My cavalry heart goes warm!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sgt.KAR98 on 08-11-2009, 17:11:51
(http://www.forte.jor.br/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cougar-foto-eb-cavex.jpg)

(http://www.defesanet.com.br/yy/haiti/boston/1.jpg)

(http://www.exercito.gov.br/03ativid/missaopaz/minustah/imagens/escolas/images/33_jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 08-11-2009, 17:11:50
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/RAF_T_006973.jpg)
A side view of an English Electric Lightning F.6 of No 74 Squadron RAF in flight over the english countryside. Note the aircraft's additional external fuel tanks on the upperside of the wings for extra-long flights.

(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/RAF_T_006976.jpg)
A dramatic image of an English Electric Lightning banking sharply to port. Note the Red Top missiles on the underside of the aircraft's wings and the tip of the starboard external fuel tank on the upperside of the wing.

The English Electric Lightning F.6 was issued to No 74 Squadron in 1966. This image is part of a series relating to an operation demonstrrating the the in-flight refuelling capability of this aircraft along with the application of external fuel tanks for extra-long flights.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-11-2009, 03:11:56
Iraqi trench, Iraq-Iran War.

(http://www.xseer.com/xdesign/gallery/iran-iraq-war.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-11-2009, 06:11:22
Yes i would like to see you holding a RPG in a battle, nub.

(http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2006-12/30/xin_02120330172793132606140.jpg)

Saddam Hussein practices launching a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) in this undated file photo taken during the Iraq-Iran war. U.S.-backed Iraqi television station Al Hurra said Saddam Hussein had been executed by hanging shortly before 6 a.m. (0300 GMT) on December 30, 2006.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wunderwaffe on 09-11-2009, 14:11:52
The Black Eagle prototype MBT
(http://fofanov.armor.kiev.ua/Tanks/MBT/640.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-11-2009, 05:11:02
(http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/images/BlackPoleFliers.jpg)

Polish Pilots in the Polish-Soviet war, including an african-american volunteer pilot.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-11-2009, 20:11:17
Time to bring back pics from conflicts in this biatch :D

Late 2008 when we invaded North Iraq.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/EastTurkey-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-11-2009, 22:11:08
A video game nerd has nothing to do with military conflicts, please stay on topic ffs.  :(

Obviously, he's not.

Dudes, it's just a model picture. Chill out, Jesus.

Very bad vibes coming in here. Being angry and hot tempered is Flippy's thing but don't assume that's the reason he became a moderator

Anyhow, just to set things straight:

(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6731/610xzj.jpg)

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U.S. Army soldier Ryan Branklel of 3/509 infantry 4BDE25ID Task Force Geronimo fires his weapon during a training session at FOB Tillman, Afghanistan, November 11, 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 11-11-2009, 22:11:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/IndianArmyMGCrewFlanders1914-15.jpg)
A Benet-Mercier machine gun section of 2nd Rajput Light Infantry in action in Flanders, during the winter of 1914-15.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 11-11-2009, 22:11:54
(http://www.ask-models.com/shop/images/uploads/italeri/6083S.jpg)
"King George commands and we obey/ Over the hills and far away!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 12-11-2009, 00:11:37
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/RAF_T_006769.jpg)
A Senior Aircraftsman of the RAF checking the arming circuit of a Firestreak air-to-air missile attached to an English Electric Lightning aircraft of No 5 Squadron RAF at RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-11-2009, 09:11:04
Moar!

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/91520714ed3.jpg)

US tanks facing Soviet Tanks in Berlin long ago :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/b00406ob6.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/b00407un5.jpg)

^^ Belgian lads doing an exercise with us in Turkey i think during the 70's or 80's or something.

And last.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/n69377919292779242611.jpg)

Mine blow in East Turkey, the vehicle in the background tipped is an Otokar Cobra, nobody was hurt though. That car's like a tank on wheels :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 12-11-2009, 13:11:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Bruce_Crandall's_UH-1D.jpg)


Major Crandall's UH-1D helicopter climbs skyward after discharging a load of infantrymen on a search and destroy mission.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 12-11-2009, 13:11:34
French Foreign Legion in Vietnam supported by a M24 Chaffee tank.

(http://z.about.com/d/asianhistory/1/0/a/0/-/-/FrenchForeignLegionaireVtNamDOD.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 12-11-2009, 14:11:38
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/tykki_pum.jpg)
Karelian Brigade, Karelian Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battery, firing at Rovajärvi (Lapland) last spring.

I was also with the 2nd Battery, although I was in a test with the new weapons system (automatic dual mortar, could fire a volley of 12 shots which land at the same time in the same place) mounted on one of these:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Patria_AMV_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 12-11-2009, 15:11:20
AMOS

(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2566/1109159377amosfin.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-11-2009, 20:11:58
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2iualvr.jpg)
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Israeli soldiers patrol the Old City of the West Bank city of Hebron, 12 November 2009. According to local media sources, the streets of the old city are deserted as most of the youngsters allegedly avoid to be outside during the Israeli army patrol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-11-2009, 22:11:18
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) at sea off the coast of Southern Virginia this past July preparing for flight deck cert following a 4 year overhaul. Note the large white mobile crane ("Tilly").

(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/LookingAft.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 14-11-2009, 09:11:27
(http://gun.world.coocan.jp/cgi/gung/src/1226115083080.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-11-2009, 09:11:53
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4548/otevrmobrzek0011ad8.jpg)

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No caption. Good ol' Warsaw Pact ground troops
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-11-2009, 10:11:16
Korean War pics.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/21947814ll7.jpg)
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Turkish forces with the free Uniforms and Jeep's that the US supplied them with muaha :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/ayla1xt5.jpg)
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Turkish soldier with the Turkish Brigade's mascot. Her name in Turkish is Ayla, both her parents were dead so she lived in the Turkish base for years eventually learning Turkish and becoming a translator

My gramps has personal pics, but i'd have to get his permission to post em :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-11-2009, 16:11:44
American GI in the Streets of Seoul, Korea War.

(http://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/Sections/News_And_Analysis/_News/_SLIDESHOWS/BigTicketMomentsUSHistory/10_Korean_War.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-11-2009, 20:11:21
Members of the Russian Legion, in France.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Russian_Expeditionary_Forcein_France.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 15-11-2009, 00:11:55
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/MH_031643.jpg)
A Comet tank, probably of "C" Squadron, 7th Royal Tank Regiment, moving toward the front line in Korea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 16-11-2009, 01:11:26
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/79/ChawindaBattel.jpg/800px-ChawindaBattel.jpg)
Pakistani soldiers during the Battle of Chawinda.  Brigadier A.A.K. Niazi, (3rd from left) observing a map.  From the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-11-2009, 03:11:18
A soldier refrains from pictures in the Sino-Indian War.

(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7241/arunachaltroop04.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-11-2009, 17:11:26
(http://www.5rar.asn.au/gallery/centank-4.jpg)

Mk V Centurion Tank
1st Armoured Regiment
This 50-ton Centurion tank from a troop of B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment was in support of 5RAR during the Battle of Binh Ba on 6-8 June 1969. The tanks and APCs (from B Squadron 3 Cavalry Regiment) were crucial to the success of 5RAR’s decisive victory over a battalion of 33 North Vietnamese Army Regiment that had attacked and occupied the villages of Binh Ba and Duc Trung on Route 2 to the north of the Australian Task Force base at Nui Dat in Phuoc Tuy Province.
This tank is pictured here on the morning of 7 June 1969 in the rubber plantation to the south west of Binh Ba after having just assisted B and D Companies 5RAR to repulse an early-morning attempt by a company of NVA troops from entering the village.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-11-2009, 00:11:15
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4527/610xo.jpg)
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General Rosario Castellano (R) and General Federico D'Apuzzo watch a display during a ceremony to mark the 67th anniversary of The Battle of El Alamein at Stadio Armando Picchi on November 14, 2009 in Livorno, Italy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 17-11-2009, 13:11:20
USS Carl Vinson conducting high speed turns this past July.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MTE3roZy35A/Sl2tUDLXJ4I/AAAAAAAAEnI/G_aMYSd_UW0/s400/USN+USS+Carl+Vinson+CVN-70+Sea+Trials+Cert.jpg)


and here you see my view of the helo as it took a photo of me
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/HeloCircling.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-11-2009, 18:11:15
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_10739/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~10739~Afghanska%20s%C3%A4kerhetsstyrkor%20grupperar%20sig%20inf%C3%B6r%20en%20insats%20mot%20kriminella%20i%20en%20by%20n%C3%A5gra%20mil%20ifr%C3%A5n%20Mazar-e-Sharif.%20Arkivbild.)

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Afghan soldiers after an operation with the Swedish-Finn Forces just outside Mazar-e-Sharif. The operation was a result after the attack last week on Swedish forces where four soldiers were injured and one Afghan interpreter was killed 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 18-11-2009, 00:11:58
Soldier Artist (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8321463.stm)
A interesting slide show about artist Matthew Cook who is serving as a soldier in the Territorial Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hawk2k9 on 18-11-2009, 01:11:53
(http://dc133.file.qip.ru/img/108020400/b7be1210/_23__photopodborka_117.jpg?sizeM=7)

German tankcrew on eastern front building a KV1 paper model. (probably a little mnemonic-toy to memorize the sillouette of enemy tanks)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 18-11-2009, 02:11:44
And the big red arrows and text mean what exactly?  I'm assuming somethings up since its printed on kodak photo paper dated Jun 04.

________________________________

(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/A_033622.jpg)
A Westland Whirlwind helicopter taking off from HMS ALBION to stand by for emergency rescue operations as the ship turns into the wind to fly off her aircraft on a strike.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-11-2009, 18:11:19
(http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/upload/img_400/A_033623.jpg)

A de Haviland Sea Venom taking off
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 20-11-2009, 04:11:59
Christie M1928 medium tank on trials
(http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//monthly_02_2009/post-70-1235521511.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-11-2009, 11:11:14
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2s5xgmg.jpg)

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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier stands guard at the gate of a new training centre for the army's peacekeeping troops in the town of Huairou, located on the outskirts of Beijing November 19, 2009. A lack of proficiency in English has been one of the main factors hindering Chinese peacekeeping forces in their missions overseas, officials said on Thursday. The sign on the wall reads: "Chinese Ministry Training Centre for Peace Keeping". (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 20-11-2009, 20:11:38
Graffiti in the security wall area of Bethlehem. December 2007.

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/Panzergranadier/Banksy_Gaza.jpg)
By Banksy. Britons in the forum might recognize him.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-11-2009, 22:11:33
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/COOP-PAR20.jpg)

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Turkish soldier covering US** and Turkish forces loading up in a US Chinook
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Aggroman on 20-11-2009, 23:11:10
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34372&stc=1&d=1190546495)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 21-11-2009, 00:11:29
(http://tietokannat.mil.fi/suvi2008/static_images/200.jpg)

Finnish Coastal jaegers (idk about spelling, but they are like marines) during battle training
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-11-2009, 08:11:47
US Forces, Korengal Valley, Date, Unkown.

(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/927/af27168671217620531zi0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-11-2009, 10:11:10
OH YAH!! that reminds me, the army is phasing out that terrible grey camo scheme that doesnt blend in anywhere with this sexy new pattern demonstrated here during a training exercise. They are currently replacing the ACUs.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2222790330_fb25bd3129.jpg)

Note: XBOX controller adapted to operate a robot.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-11-2009, 10:11:03
Airforce soldier of the ceremonial Wachbataillon (guards bataillon) on a "Zapfenstreich" in Berlin:
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/5872/83347263c19ad2d052o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 21-11-2009, 10:11:42
(http://www.lightmediation.net/blog/wp-content/myfotos/afghanistan/00000064641.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Aggroman on 21-11-2009, 10:11:07
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34371&stc=1&d=1190546440)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-11-2009, 10:11:26
at the risk of angering the POTD gods and overshadowing those dashing Frenchies, I present to you.....
MSgt. Thomas D. Kohl

34th Drum Major of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.
(http://drummajor.net/images/CurrentImages/President%27s%20Own_1.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 21-11-2009, 11:11:54
Three soldiers of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Martini/qor1889b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-11-2009, 15:11:17
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/3773931715_f2a47f4f74_o.jpg)

- French paratroopers, Afghanistan. Date unknown.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 21-11-2009, 18:11:34
Knocked out Maxxpro vehicle, Iraq, 2008
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/north_america/united_states/wheeled_armoured/international_maxxpro/pictures/International_Maxxpro_US_Army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_26May2008_news_001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-11-2009, 18:11:55
One of my faves

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/barbaros03-1.jpg)

I can only identify 2 of the ships, TCG Barbaros up front and HMS Illustrious. The one next to the Aircraft carrier is also Royal Navy, and the back one is US Navy, but i cant identify the specific ships.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 22-11-2009, 06:11:35
08.08.08
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/georgia_08_11/georgia1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-11-2009, 09:11:07
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) conducting high speed turns off the coast of Virginia.
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/HeelStarboard.jpg)


the less glamorous side of Navy life: cleaning
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/Picture006.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 22-11-2009, 11:11:41
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2711/afn4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-11-2009, 15:11:16
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2073/hammelburg195906.jpg)

- West Germany
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 23-11-2009, 06:11:43
(http://www.jumpingfrog.com/images/photo-war/phot5349a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 23-11-2009, 07:11:50
Ninth Lancers return from the front. October 13, 1918
(http://www.corbisimages.com/images/NA005017.jpg?size=67&uid=5A1AB25E-6287-4F7F-8939-7D15203F52C0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 24-11-2009, 06:11:09
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-2/1148779/1869365-0607365.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-11-2009, 17:11:24
ULUDAG GAZOZ!
FOR THE WIN!!


(http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/ak/ak4_5/equipm_kosovow.jpg)

Swedish troops in Kosovo.

Notice the FN FNC's (AK5's in swedish service). The most important modification to the FNC was to adapt it to the swedish climate
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 24-11-2009, 22:11:33
Mitrovica riots

(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2430/234571412pycrcxl.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-11-2009, 15:11:44
(http://granitegrok.com/pix/soldier_size_mouse_trap.jpg)

US Soldier falling into Iraqi Trap. Notice the Fine camoflage and COUGHCOUGHexcellentbeerCOUGHHUGHCUGH
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 25-11-2009, 18:11:24
Well, this will be not full crew  :D
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/XIVSnipa/Wee.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 25-11-2009, 19:11:39
Kosovo

(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5135/2417561795szbcl1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-11-2009, 21:11:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/US_riverboat_using_napalm_in_Vietnam.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 26-11-2009, 05:11:21
Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron 1 patrol the Euphrates River in Iraq.
(http://www.navytimes.com/xml/news/2009/10/navy_riverine_101709w/101709_navy_riverine_800.JPG)
Note: pirate flags
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 26-11-2009, 05:11:45
American forces occupation of Veracruz, during the Mexican Revolution.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Ocupaci%C3%B3n_estadounidense_de_Veracruz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-11-2009, 09:11:55
FMA IA 58 Pucará, Argentine Air Force.

In Service, since the Falklands War (One FMA IA 58 Pucará was Shot Down by small Arms fire from the 2 PARA). I dont know if theres any plan to replace it with a newer model. Since we dont have money to buy A10s, Tornados or things like that, we make our own cheap airplanes. And i guess thats a good way to arm your army..

(http://www.rc-network.de/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=297381&d=1245191240)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 28-11-2009, 14:11:16
(http://www.jumpingfrog.com/images/photo-war/phot5082a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-11-2009, 14:11:28
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/724/scannen0001cx.jpg)

German propaganda photo showing the "results of the English starving policy" with a number of "starving men".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 28-11-2009, 15:11:09
(http://kuvat2.iltasanomat.fi/iltasanomat/iGallup/32766-450_tankki.jpg)
(http://kuvat2.iltasanomat.fi/iltasanomat/iGallup/32760-450_paraati.jpg)

Pictures from a parade, independence day I guess (since it's winter in those pics).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-11-2009, 18:11:16
A Group of Argentine A4 Skyhawks (AFAIK, they are still in service) attacking a Royal Navy sip in the Falklands War. Fake or not? you tell.

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f34/rhcp04/A-4BsSkyhawkFAAHMSCoventry.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 29-11-2009, 01:11:36
Tinian island 1946:

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/2866562441_a8b4d1914c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-11-2009, 01:11:06
F-14 Tomcat preparing for takeoff

(http://www.allmilitary.com/i/Image/Military%20Humor_USS_Clinton.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-11-2009, 14:11:37
(http://ladyofo.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/military_humor_9.jpg)

Troops discuss their location on a map. Somewhere in afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-11-2009, 15:11:09
(http://i48.tinypic.com/n4f4lx.jpg)

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SHARAN, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 27: A soldier from the Afghan National Army (ANA) celebrate Eid al-Adha with dinner at the ANA dinning facility at Forward Operating Base Rushmore on November 27, 2009 near Sharan, Afghanistan. Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, is a holiday celebrated by Muslims to commemorate Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-11-2009, 20:11:40
(http://www.dintel-gid.com.ar/Image/Batallasancarlos/BSC14.jpg)

A British Ship (Logistics), probably the L-3004 "Sir Galahad", under attack from Argentine Airplanes. This image was released after the war by the FAA (Argentine Airforce). The action took place in the Battle of San Carlos. On May 24th, 3 British Ships were damaged, but they still were in service after a short-tme repairing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 30-11-2009, 07:11:56
(http://82.165.28.118/shop/ak/17/1763990.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-11-2009, 09:11:12
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/jandarma2yh.jpg)

Our Gendarmarie is serious!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 01-12-2009, 18:12:31
Russian soldiers, WWI
(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/6/8/7/7/7/5/webimg/316514710_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-12-2009, 18:12:56
Ye. Our men where gratefull. This is something our army always missed= Decent utility helicopters like the Blackhawk, Huey,Mi-8

We are getting 10 NH90's (at last) for this role. And probaly more in the future

(http://www.aircav.com/huey/uhgal05/uh1-009.jpg)

A Huey Gunship of the aircavalry. These "Huey hogs" where interm solutions until the cobra was ready. But the Huey was very good in this role, so they where kept into service even when Cobra's arrived. They where very effective in their role's, but where slower then the Regular Huey's carrieng troops.

Some solutions where to send the Hogs ahead and to time the landing zone and point where both Huey models meet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-12-2009, 19:12:21
(http://img2.allposters.com/images/LIFPOD/85132.jpg)

South Vietnamese soldier politely asking this Vietcong for information.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-12-2009, 08:12:00
^^ Thats the way to do it :D

Hmm, looking at active Belgian helo's there really arent any for transporting troops lol. 4 Sea King's and some A109's is a pretty small fleet. But then again when you think about it Belgium has a strictly defensive force and no real outer threat. The only reason why we have so many active helo's is cause in East Turkey you cant drive to combat :)

Speaking of Blackhawks

(http://i46.tinypic.com/acrl9v.jpg)
Ka-pwned
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 03-12-2009, 11:12:41
(http://photofile.ru/photo/agel12/115581645/133272210.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-12-2009, 22:12:16
(http://www.wereldoorlog1418.nl/warpictures/battlefield01/images/17-mitailleurgroep-verdun.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 04-12-2009, 07:12:04
Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) transit the Salt River in northern Kentucky during pre-deployment, live-fire training. SWCCs attached to Special Boat Team (SBT) 22 based in Stennis, Miss.
(http://photos.specwar.info/special_forces/US_Navy_SEALs/training_p08.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 04-12-2009, 12:12:14
Finnish Jurmo-class landing craft.
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/519/Jurmo-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-12-2009, 19:12:02
Thanks for the answer, Tolga! Yeah, I guess your Black Hawks are very popular there as many nations seem to lack decent numbers of transport helos. Heck, even Germany doesn´t have enough, just a few Ch-53s which also have limited capacities ebcause they need additional equipment to operate in the Afghan environment (I think they wanted to ship some old Uh-1D aka Huey to Afghanistan to assist the Ch-53s, but fortunately they abandoned that idea). Good luck to your cousin, I hope he stays safe and also good luck to you, too, incase you´ve got to go (fortunately my chacnes to be sent to Afghanistan are relatively low...).
Anyway, todays contribution to this thread:
A German paratrooper standing guard on a watchtower during the UN mission in Somalia 1991, the first foreign deployment of German soldiers. Note that he is wearing a British Bristol balistic vest which still has the DPM camo scheme.
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/930/germanparasomalia1993.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 04-12-2009, 19:12:52
First all-female footpatrol in Chora, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan.
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2r6mkbc.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-12-2009, 09:12:11
@Homer_Jay i dont think Huey's would do too well in Afghanistan, they would need to be heavily upgraded with proper (advanced) Navigation systems, stronger engines.. etc. But more CH-53's or they could probably Lease a few Blackhawks from some countries... I mean hell the Brits borrow Russian Mi-17's and Canadians borrow German Leopard 2's why shouldnt Germany get some Blackhawks off the hands of the Americans for a few years :D

One Turkish Commando (Blue Beret) standing guard with 2 US Troops in the back in Northern Iraq.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/UT0135381.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 05-12-2009, 11:12:05
Swedish 155mm howitzer firing a round in the north of Sweden. You can actually see the grenade in this picture.
(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l322/miklas84/sgr77.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-12-2009, 17:12:20
imagine a male soldier in the shower. suddently 6 beautifull female soldiers enters.

He says= Well "Hello" their ladies
Then one of the girls locks the door
and the camera zooms out of the locked door, when you hear the male soldier saying= Ooh thats nice.... WAIT   WHAT  NO NOOOOOOOO  AAAARRGH!!



How does this conclude?

COMING to you soon in a theatre!!


(http://www.military-today.com/apc/bmd_4_l4.jpg)

A russian BMD-4 after firing its main gun. Lately russian IFV and AFV have been taking lots of weapon combinations, like this BMD-4 or the earlier BMD-3= One 100MM maingun, a 30MM autocannon, a 7.62MM PKM coaxial gun, and a bow mounted AGS-17 30MM grenade launcher and a RPK 5.56MM machine gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 06-12-2009, 02:12:51
A cool picture of Neuve Chappele.

(http://www.grimshaworigin.org/images/England/BattleScene2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-12-2009, 11:12:27
Tolga, that´s exactly the problem with the Hueys. They would be too overloaded with upgrades to make them usable in Afghanistan. Leasing equipment from other countries could work, but I´m not sure if it´s possible in a short time. The Bundeswehr is just like every other German federal organization extremely bureaucratic and unflexible and I´m not sure if our politicians would like to lease foreign equipment. Some people could think they´re unable to control the whole situation.  ::)
Todays contribution, a scene from the Iran-Iraq-war:
An Iranian soldier sits in his trench, a machine gun next to him with a ABC-mask on his head:
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4488/chemicalweapon1iranirak.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-12-2009, 13:12:21
/agreed mate.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/84655094.jpg)
Özel Harekat 'Special Forces' posing before an Operation..

Whats interesting is this is 13 different weapon systems in ONE Squad, Turkish Special forces are able to use ANY weapons they please. The state pays for it anyway :)

I think most western country's SF units have that capability.
But 13 different weapons is a bit much variation, ( I count less btw.)
I don't hope your SF goes on operation without vest's and with there sleeves up.
And 13 man in a squad isn't that a bit much? we operate with a max of 9.

Anyways nice pictures.
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc37/EggyNL/20091112-sobsoms-ek1134_tcm46-14077.jpg)
The new Dutch CV9035NL.




Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-12-2009, 15:12:40
In Soviet France, bicycle rides you!



(http://i50.tinypic.com/14xgrgo.jpg)
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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: US Army soldier Kenisha Rodney, originally from Jamaica, says the Pledge of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony December 4, 2009 at Ellis Island in New York.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 06-12-2009, 15:12:39
(http://acenturyofnovember.com/html/images/BattleOfVerdun.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 06-12-2009, 15:12:25
(http://www.defense.gov/dodcmsshare/newsstoryPhoto/2009-03/scr_090309-M-8478B-003.jpg)

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Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Johanna Shaffer shares a cookie and a smile with an Afghan child while under the watchful security of Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during her all-female team's first mission in Farah province, Feb. 9, 2009. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Monty Burton
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 07-12-2009, 09:12:59
Its a FN Minimi

Shamefull, I'm a minimi gunner for profession and I couldn't see it. ::) haha,
The hand guard looks very small to me.. But it probably looks different since we use the Short barreled version.

And to still contribute to this threat:

Here is My 5.56 Minimi during training:
(http://94.100.115.147/287650001-287700000/287685801-287685900/287685853_5_wnij.jpeg)
  
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 07-12-2009, 19:12:08
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/Panzergranadier/TropaEP_Scan0002.jpg)
Peruvian arm Forces in 1936 ready to fight in the Great War.

From Left to Right: Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, and Engineer. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 07-12-2009, 19:12:27
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/aviationbug/scan0015_004.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 08-12-2009, 08:12:09
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/543/A_Canadian_Forces2.jpg)

mmm carbine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 08-12-2009, 14:12:31
Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton, France 1918.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/George_S._Patton_-_France_-_1918.jpg/757px-George_S._Patton_-_France_-_1918.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 08-12-2009, 21:12:29
I think he means the Peru.Ecuador war.. or not?

I was being sarcastic.

That photo is in 1936.

This during the Peruvian-Ecuadorian 1941

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The Peruvian First Guard handing the captured Ecuadorian 25th battalion "MONTECRISTI" standard to their officer Enrique Pontolillo for safe keeping.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/Panzergranadier/7.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 09-12-2009, 21:12:40

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Military Parade in Peru, July 28, 1938. Almost 3 years later those T-38's will be put to use.

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/Panzergranadier/Parada_Militar_1938_Tanques_LTP_cor.jpg)

Due to the H1N1 flu the annual parade was held on December 8 (instead of July 28), marking the 188th anniversary of independence.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 10-12-2009, 23:12:51
A dead Confederate soldier at Spotsylvania.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/EwellsDeadSpotsylvania1864crop02.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-12-2009, 06:12:47
ah, of course! the Civil war!
Here we find young Sgt. (yes, he was a 12 year old NCO) John Lincoln Clem, the little drummer boy who is reported to have killed a confederate colonel at chickamauga. He was the youngest NCO in US Army history. He retired in 1916 as a Major General.
(http://www.old-picture.com/civil-war/pictures/Soldier-Boy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-12-2009, 13:12:14
A American soldier shows his weapen to a local Afgan boy during a patrol in Khan Neshin in the province of Helmand.

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6553/nb1211guns.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-12-2009, 19:12:24
so how do you know its a soldier and how it is a marine?

Dead enemy body count?

From uniform nowadays. Marines have digital desert/woodland/snow and army has that grey one.

Yep, that they're finally phasing out cuz they finally realized that grey is not camo.

Also, the marines wear the distinctive traditional dress blues uniform:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3152872791_74f3036169.jpg)

While army wears the crappy business suit uniform, made slightly better recently by the decision to change back to blue and to change back to shoulder boards for the officers:

(http://www.lincolnsarmy.com/DressBluesM.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 12-12-2009, 00:12:17
Dead Union and Confederate soldiers at Little Round Top.

(http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/gettysburg/dead-little-round-top.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-12-2009, 14:12:41
Color Sergeant Gardiner of the 42nd Highlanders, the Black Watch round about the Crimean War.
(http://www.britishbattles.com/crimean-war/sevastopol/colour-sargeant-gardiner.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 12-12-2009, 14:12:15
(http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,140666,00.jpg)

Talking about Special Forces, this is a soldier from the "Kommando Spezialkräfte" of the Bundeswehr, modeled after the British SAS. They were the center of some controvery a few years ago, because they were implicated in the torture of PoWs and parliament had lost control over the unit for a while.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 12-12-2009, 14:12:33
(http://www.freewebs.com/arrestatieteams/sniper2.jpg)

A Dutch sniping bush...commando.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-12-2009, 14:12:16
Aaah, the KSK...a former drill-sergeeant of mine tried to join them but he quit their basic training because it was too tough...and that guy was a real sports-machine...
Anyway, Georgian soldiers meeting a priest during the Georgian-Russian War:
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8986/01020126766300.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 12-12-2009, 15:12:04
Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 "Barling Bomber"
(http://www.ljplus.ru/img4/r/u/ru_voenmed/Bomber.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 12-12-2009, 18:12:24
BTR-80 versus UAZ-452...

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/6sb4oecxmgrtcpdza4pj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 12-12-2009, 18:12:02
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j75/meerpaal/Afganistan%20november%202009/a21_20962933.jpg)
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U.S. soldier PV2 John MacIntosh takes cover in farm field and scans the ridge line as Taliban fighters ambush U.S soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a patrol in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder) #
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 12-12-2009, 19:12:17
Yay! Special forces!

(http://tietokannat.mil.fi/kymi06/static_images/66_640.jpg)

Finnish Paratroopers during training, 2006. Notice M/62 suits. Jacket and trousers are never same colour.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-12-2009, 00:12:51
The church and the military....a never-ending paradox...
Another "holy man", this time from the Lebanese Civil War:
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2579/421548433111e3e80qx2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 13-12-2009, 11:12:17
Colour Sergeant "Willie" McGregor of the Scots Fusilier Guards, photographed in 1856 after the Crimean War with his beard he took home from the war.
(http://www.britishbattles.com/crimean-war/sevastopol/sergeant-mcgregor.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 13-12-2009, 13:12:58
(http://s53.radikal.ru/i142/0907/b5/836b4e4a8326.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 13-12-2009, 14:12:31
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1394/hmh466wolfpack85.jpg)

it's christmas guys!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-12-2009, 19:12:59
^^ Heh

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/gh.jpg)
lmao, Conditions in the mountains :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-12-2009, 11:12:26
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army/205569.jpg)

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There's one type of company pictures and there's this
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-12-2009, 18:12:40
You guys can have all the smoke and explosions you want. But NOTHING will save you from the Eagle behind us

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/CakePose.jpg)

AND

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/LOL.jpg)
Greek Mirage in the sights of a TuAF F-16
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 16-12-2009, 09:12:00
Estonian troopers ;D
(http://s58.radikal.ru/i161/0903/e1/3b11a9302065.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 16-12-2009, 10:12:02
lol ok i understand now.
(http://www.coltcanada.com/photogallery/cc-tex.jpg)

Lone Ranger i guess...........
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-12-2009, 10:12:13
New digital camouflage the Estonian army uses:
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/19749.jpg)


But not as cool as the Latvian army! those ex-soviet country's are really well on there way being a modern western armed forces!

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5139/gata7880yi8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 16-12-2009, 10:12:15
Yeah, the Latvian and Estonian armies are damn awesome.

(http://jamescharlesobrien.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/100_1565.jpg)

Latvian guard in front of national monument, the other chap is to maintain order and make sure their clothing is tidy and stuff. Usually its filled with flowers there and these guys march super awesome style.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 16-12-2009, 13:12:09
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/2009_1_12_14/904_21443965.jpg)

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Soldiers from the U.S. Army First Battalion, 26th Infantry take defensive positions at firebase Restrepo after receiving fire from Taliban positions in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar Province, in this May 11, 2009 file photo. Spc. Zachery Boyd of Fort Worth, TX, far left was wearing "I love NY" boxer shorts after rushing from his sleeping quarters to join his fellow platoon members. From far right is Spc. Cecil Montgomery of Many, LA and Jordan Custer of Spokane, WA, center.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 16-12-2009, 21:12:01
Its not like the iraqi army has had a lack of combat experience in the last 50 years, with good training by the us im sure the whole army can be turned into a competent force.

(http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/e0/1b/04625fb9436188b5e66ab584e52b.jpeg)

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A group of Canadian Forces take part in winter warfare training in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, March 21, 2009. Canada is one several nations that are building up their military capabilities in the north.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cadyshack on 16-12-2009, 21:12:19
They've been competent for a while. What they need is an air force.

(http://www.aviation-history.com/north-american/f86-13.gif)

MiG-15 pilot ejecting after being hit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-12-2009, 21:12:55
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army/124.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-12-2009, 11:12:42
M60T Sabra for the turkish army revealed in Isreal

The Isreali's/Turkish showed how an old Battletank can be upgraded to the point that it can rival todays tanks.
The Sabra has a IMI 120MM gun firing LAHAT AT missiles aswel, FN MAG Machine guns, and an internal Mortar

(http://www.junshiz.cn/UpFiles/BeyondPic/200907/20090712213003354.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 17-12-2009, 19:12:30
I know this is a stupid question but who is in your signature (and avatar), tolga? You can't be that old o.O :D



(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Nils_Olav_inspection.jpg)

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Colonel-in-Chief Sir Nils Olav inspects the Royal Norwegian Guard. Rank insignia is attached to his right flipper.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-12-2009, 19:12:50
Western civilization... The only civilization to Knight a PENGUIN. You guys really need to lay off the alcohol lmao.


And Ciupita, the guy in my sig. The guy is  my idol xD

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/NefesKomutan.jpg)
Crazy Turkish Officer screaming 'YOU SLEEP YOU DIEEE!'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 18-12-2009, 05:12:18
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American Marines resting at a makeshift patrol base in southern Afghanistan.
More than 160500 American female soldiers have served in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East since the war began in 2003
(http://kloris.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55026407188330120a5cd19fb970b-500pi)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-12-2009, 05:12:55
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_11_12/af06_16799677.jpg)

Artillerymen fire a 155mm Howitzer at a Taliban position October 22, 2008 from Camp Blessing in the Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 18-12-2009, 08:12:42
Mmmmm m777......

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1377/639230135_22968fe731.jpg)

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Soldiers from D Battery, 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (2 RCHA) fire their M777 155 mm howitzer at the Canadian Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Sperwan Ghar, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 18-12-2009, 08:12:43
Zhinvali, South Ossetia, 10.8.2008
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/reporter/Georgia_Ossetia_War/Georgia_Ossetia_War_Russian_Army_006.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 18-12-2009, 09:12:41
In the far left I mean, looks a bit like
(http://hosting.westernbid.info/images/uploads/magnety222/zil_131.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-12-2009, 20:12:13
A pic from recent events:
(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1027/610xld.jpg)
 

German Bundeswehr army soldiers from the 263rd paratrooper unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take cover as they return fire during a firefight with insurgents during a mine sweeping operation in Chahar Dara on the outskirts of Kunduz, December 16, 2009. A combat outpost of the German Bundeswehr was attacked by insurgents, leaving one German soldier seriously injured.

Interesting to see those pics, looks like the MoD is going for a new PR policy...
A good thread about this topic:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170712 (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170712)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-12-2009, 22:12:38
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/components/ebygallery/Georgia_Russia_South_Ossetia_war/up/georgia_ossetia_war_russian_army_026.jpg)

I know the pics is from the South Ossetia War, but, Russians or Georgians?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-12-2009, 02:12:42
New day, new pic.
Again, from the on-going mission in the Chahar Darah area:
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8804/610xr.jpg)

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A German Bundeswehr army soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) sits atop of a 'Fuchs' armoured personnel carrier as they conduct a mission in the area in Chahar Dara in the outskirts of Kunduz, December 17, 2009. German Bundeswehr army soldiers and Afghan National Army (ANA) units started an operation against insurgents in the area on Wednesday.

It´s interesting to see that sort of pictures in the open media. Looks like the MoD under the leadership of Karl T.z.Guttenberg try to be more open about what´s really going on in Afghanistan...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-12-2009, 16:12:47
(http://i45.tinypic.com/3br5j.jpg)
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An Afghan national army soldier carrying a bag of rocket propelled grenades shakes hands with U.S. army soldier LT Swisher from Task Force Denali Platoon 1-40 CAV as they arrive for patrol at Manzai village in Khowst province, Afghanistan, December 19, 2009. (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-12-2009, 18:12:41
(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/2s7_pion_l4.jpg)

Russian 2S7 "Pion" Self proppeled artillery. These 203MM self-propelled field guns where the heavy hitters of the Soviet army for many years. Designed in 1975, this vehicle was the main counterpart of the American M107 175MM Self-propelled field gun.

While the M107 is withdraw from service,  800 "Pions" still remain in russian arsenals, according to rumors, recently upgraded. They are kept in service for their excellent range, firepower and Accuracy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-12-2009, 19:12:24
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_473nrD5vEv8/SEvnwrblx1I/AAAAAAAAAj4/cIcz-mP8KkQ/s1600/crimean-war.jpg)

French Officers in the Crimean war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 19-12-2009, 22:12:11
(http://www.c-7acaribou.com/album/photos/Caribou_Ha_Thahn.jpg)

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This haunting photograph, which graced every Caribou briefing room, was a grim reminder that the Viet Cong and the NVA were not the only problem for pilots in Vietnam.  This incident occurred in August of 1967 when the Caribou (tail number 62-4161) flew into the line of fire of a 155mm howitzer.  This was early in the transition of the Caribou from the Army to the Air Force and highlighted the need for far better coordination amongst the services.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 19-12-2009, 22:12:23
Georgian troops, just few days after start of agression ;D
(http://s57.radikal.ru/i155/0912/f6/8b4a1a714409.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 19-12-2009, 22:12:12
In the wake of all this South Ossetia pics ill post this.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/CakeGeorgia.jpg)
Cobra, the land vehicle ive come to love as if it were my own child :D

Credits to Cabatli_53 at trmilitary.com for finding it.

Just few days later  ;D
(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/2337/img9619jj7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 20-12-2009, 04:12:00
Quote
Afghan National Police and U.S. Soldiers Visit Shah Wali Dokan

(http://www.sgtstryker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/190192.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-12-2009, 05:12:41
Our Tank. TAM (Tanque Argentino Mediano) or Argentine Medium Tank on its Transport, Fiat 619Ti.

(http://www.dintel-gid.com.ar/Image/TAMhistoria/tam17.jpg)

The TAM was designed to replace the M4A4 Sherman and Sherman V Firefly. We wanted to get a new tank for the Unique Conditions in our Country.

The US dindt agreed to send Modern Equipment for tanks so the goverment looked in Europe. We bought tanks from France, AMX-13/105, APCs, AMX-13VTT and Mobile Artillery AMX Mk. F-3 de 155 mm. We had a base now, in Cooperation with Germany, we designed the TAM.

From all of sudden, the EA (Not EA Games fools, Ejercito Argentino :) ) recieved a single M-60A1 from the US Army. Why? the US Goverment tried to prevent the development of the TAM and insert their M60s here to earn money, and make some friends.

But the desicion was made...

The Tests for the TAM lasted for 2 Years, proving grounds, the entire country.

She has been in service since 1983 untill now. Theres no replacement available yet and there will be no replacement for a loong time.

Primary
armament    105-mm FM K.4 Modelo 1L
Secondary
armament    2×7.62 mm machine gun
Engine    MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 6-cylinder 22.4 l diesel
720 hp (537 kW)
Power/weight    24 hp/tonne
Suspension    Torsion-bar
Operational
range    590 km, 800 km with auxiliary fuel tanks
Speed    75 km/h (47 mph)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-12-2009, 09:12:45
Sorry for the size, but a great photo.

Cornet Henry John Wilkin of the 11th Hussars in 1855.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Cornet_Wilkin_11th_Hussars.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-12-2009, 10:12:07
My my, big picture... My laptop wrote a suicide note.

Meh, here is today's contribution from me
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/7-1.jpg)

If not satisfied, here:
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/F-16.jpg)

Now im off, another day another nightmare (goin out to town with girlfriend, may God/Allah help me)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-12-2009, 11:12:13
From this weeks Operation Septrention:

(http://vetiairbe.free.fr/notahotlink/19122009/c.jpg)

Around 800 French Foreign Legionairs started together with US and ANA troops an offensive in Eastern Afghanistan.
Some more info about it:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170860 (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170860)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 20-12-2009, 13:12:59
 ;D
(http://s46.radikal.ru/i113/0911/18/60439a4a14b7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-12-2009, 16:12:11
Thats a soldier or a Porno...

Anyways lets kill that, ugly thing with something, cute.

(http://juanpaulobritos.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/tam0qq0.jpg)

Tams Tams Tams :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-12-2009, 16:12:44
(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/m551_sheridan.jpg)

An M551 Sheridan. The M551 Sheridan is an Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle. Used in recon or with airborne units.

The sheridan is something the Airborne troops always liked. It gave them a counter against other tanks and a firesuppport vehicle.

The Airborne troops where always jealous because of the Soviets equipping their VVS with BMD vehicle's. When the Airborne forces finnaly got their Sheridans, wich was a decent vehicle, they thought they could keep it.

Saddly not, in 1996 all sheridans where withdrawn, and they recieved no replacement for it.

Despite what people said about the Sheridan, it was a good vehicle wich could furfill it roles
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-12-2009, 06:12:11
No matter what I accomplish in this life, I will never be as cool as this kid.
(http://www.old-picture.com/civil-war/pictures/Powder-Monkey.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-12-2009, 18:12:58
(http://www.slideshine.de/browser/uploads/162/Landmine/M728%20Combat%20Engineer%20Vehicles%20with%20mine%20rakes.jpg)

M728 Combat engineer vehicles
Members of the 72nd Engineering Company, 24th Infantry Division, test a mine-clearing rake attached to an M-728 COMBAT ENGINEER VEHICLE during Operation Desert Storm. Camera Operator: SPC. HENRY Date Shot: 18 Feb 1991"

These CEV modified tanks could do a whole range of jobs. From mine clearing, Bulldozing, to demolition(Firing HE and HESH rounds) to using a crane or for using in a Cult incident in Waco

Once again, a very effective vehicle that recieved no replacement once it was retired
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-12-2009, 20:12:35
More pinnacles of badassery.

Crew
USS Monitor
James River, Virginia

(http://bluejacket.com/usn/images/oth/cw_uss_monitor_crew_james-rvr-va.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-12-2009, 21:12:01
(http://www.old-picture.com/civil-war/pictures/Civil-War-Navy-Uniforms.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-12-2009, 21:12:02
Water Fishing Commandos

More from the TAM Series..

TAM VCA 155, armed with a 150mm Howitzer.

(http://www.saorbats.com.ar/GaleriaSaorbats/EA/images/VCA%20155mm%20(1)%20JMB_jpg.jpg)



In a military exposition a couple of years ago, i was able to enter in this tank and talk with the crew. I looked trough the cannon and it was amazing!, i asked if it had defense against infantry, i dunno what he replied but he said if the friendly forces were retreating and the front line was getting closer to them, they will retreat at full speed.

This tank has a few variants, from the MBT, to the 20mm Armed Troop Carrier, to the Heavy Howitzer, Mortar Carrier, Ammo Carrier and one similar to the Calliope. This one launchs rockets of 160mm and 320mm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-12-2009, 21:12:59
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/WWI/WWI%20-%203/ZeppelinL-15SinkingNearTheEnglishCo.jpg)

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Zeppelin L-15 sinking near the English coast , March 31st 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-12-2009, 05:12:29
Chadian soldiers ride a technical in the "Toyota War" against Libya.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Chadian_soldiers_in_Toyota_pickup_truck.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 22-12-2009, 11:12:08
mmmm scoped M2

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/landrecce/jtf2humveeafghanistan4yg9sw-1.jpg)

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JTF2 on patrol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-12-2009, 21:12:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/M107-175-mm-gun-vietnam-2.jpg)

M107 Self-proppelled artillery in action in vietnam. These things where Hated to the bone by the vietnamese. It took some time to deploy, but with 37KM of range with standard ammo, this bad-ass thing outranged any Vietnamese or Soviet artillery. The HE shell was so powerfull, it could flip a Main battletank over if it landed in a  1.5-2Meter radius, something wich was easly achievable because of its imense accuracy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-12-2009, 22:12:27
M107 Self-proppelled artillery in action in vietnam. These things where Hated to the bone by the vietnamese. It took some time to deploy, but with 37KM of range with standard ammo, this bad-ass thing outranged any Vietnamese or Soviet artillery. The HE shell was so powerfull, it could flip a Main battletank over if it landed in a  1.5-2Meter radius, something wich was easly achievable because of its imense accuracy

At 37 km you are VERY glad if you hit within 100 meters of your target. Having the shell land 1,5-2 meters from a MBT is pure luck even for modern artillery (unless it's guided) at close range (say two km). Artillery is not pin point accuracy, it's about area denial/destruction/surpression.

However, the tank flipping is true since even a 155mm can do that (atleast I've been told so).
The M107 was very accurate. What you say is true, but the crews/spotters where well trained in doing their task.

Beside, the Soviet Doctorine during the cold war was to attack en masse with Tanks. So the accuracy drop issent a problem.

with that said, the M107 was still a very good unit. It could achieve speeds of 50MPH(80KM/H). Because of not having an enclosed turret, once supplied with shells from exterior units the M107 could infact achieve a higher Rate of fire then a M109 Paladin.

It was always therefor, accompied by M548 Ammunition carriers. Wich also provided local area defense with its .50CAL

(http://www.haaland.info/norway/army/m548-cutout.jpg)

This beast remains my favorite Artillery unit :)  i hope one day we see a Battlefield Cold war with this beast in it
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 23-12-2009, 00:12:31
On that note, the main deck of the sloop-of-war USS Hartford. Launched in late 1858 at the Boston Navy Yard, it became the site of a very famous, but misquoted incident in US Naval history.
(http://www.dvrbs.com/cw/JohnLawson-Hartford-001.jpg)

The guns in view (looking forward) are 9" (230mm) smoothbores.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: kettcar on 23-12-2009, 01:12:24
improved barricade in barcelona (1939?)

(http://fact-fiction.net/archive/pictures/history/barca1936.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 23-12-2009, 06:12:28
OMG!! JUST FOUND THIS!!
“Bones,” an Army Special Forces
Green Beret, rides his horse on patrol
in Northern Afghanistan in 2002.
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/green-beret-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 23-12-2009, 18:12:23
(https://www.titanic-magazin.de/shop/images/default_shop/9408bonjourPK.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 24-12-2009, 00:12:25
The CSS Stonewall of the Confederate Navy. She was an armored, steam-powered ram.

(http://www.japanusencounters.net/images/css_stonewall.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-12-2009, 02:12:57
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/AE6.jpg)
UH-60 with external fuel tanks hovers while Turkish and US Special Forces go down.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-12-2009, 12:12:12
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3617/610xhg.jpg)

Quote
German Bundeswehr army soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) wear Santa Claus hats as they attend a Christmas tombola at Camp Marmal in Mazar-e-Sharif, north of Kabul, December 22, 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-12-2009, 05:12:09
^^ Santa's lucky.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/French_Army_Cougar_helicopter-_A-1.jpg)
French soldier under ISAF pointing most likely an Area where the Cougar can land.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-12-2009, 12:12:45
(http://www.dn.se/polopoly_fs/1.1019245.1261733984!images/4072265825.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-12-2009, 14:12:17
In the spirit of the season, the Christmas Truce.

(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/christmas-truce-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-12-2009, 18:12:50
(http://www.pastforward.ca/perspectives/images/xmas_truce.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-12-2009, 18:12:15
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC/4209409684_16f60e7036.jpg)

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Marine Corps body bearers run through a practice funeral Nov. 25, 2009 before preparing for the days funerals. Body bearers carry the remains of fallen Marines to their final resting place in Arlington and surrounding cemeteries in the National Capital Region.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-12-2009, 10:12:19
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/Cannon_fire.jpg)
Self Propelled howitzer from IDF firing...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-12-2009, 11:12:03
(http://i48.tinypic.com/9a8n09.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 26-12-2009, 11:12:01
M46 knocked out by chinese volunteers, Korea War
(http://www.fyjs.cn/bbs/attachments/Mon_0908/25_102274_e9c9b28b1154805.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-12-2009, 09:12:00
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/kljl.jpg)
Air Policing somewhere... I would think it is in the Baltics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-12-2009, 10:12:22
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/235/ausiesas.jpg)

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Australian SAS, Vietnam War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-12-2009, 01:12:03
An Assualt Guard takes aim against Nationalists, Barcelona, 1937.

(http://perso.wanadoo.es/m_arce/01%20Barna19Julio.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-12-2009, 03:12:29
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje13/pic16.jpg)

American Volunteer pilots in their new Polish Uniforms, 1920, during the Polish-Soviet War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-12-2009, 13:12:53
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4373/pm200817mo7.jpg)

Peruvian soldier showing off her FN F2000
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 30-12-2009, 13:12:16
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/00s_12_18/011_21443637.jpg)

Bombardment of bagdad
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 30-12-2009, 14:12:12

Peruvian soldier showing off her FN F2000
I wonder how many specs of dust it takes to shut that weapon down? 3?
It has been actually been designed that it wont shut down when dusted ;)
High tech on the outside, fairly simple and easy maintained on the inside

Belgian soldiers operating it in afghanistan dint had much problems with the rifle so far. Just like any other Rifle

Still looks too sci-fi :P

Is it a successor of the P90?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/FN-P90.JPG/800px-FN-P90.JPG)
Futuristic enough for the Stargåte crew :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-12-2009, 16:12:59
Problem most SMG's is they have small rounds.. 9mm mostly...

If you wanna talk SMG go for MP7 :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/SATCommando.jpg)
Turkish Marine on a joint exercise with US
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-01-2010, 11:01:22
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC/2-73.jpg)

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U.S. Marines LCpl (front to back) Julien Chabin, Nicholas Wilson and William Higgins, attached to the 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, take their positions while on operation in the Garmsir district of Helmand Province December 23, 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-01-2010, 11:01:25
Hoşgeldin 2010 :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/OperationCake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-01-2010, 21:01:49
We are not affiliated with Lumberjack Commando's :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/BlueBeret.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 01-01-2010, 21:01:13
(http://i031.radikal.ru/0912/f6/16537653c3bf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-01-2010, 06:01:13
Now lets keep posting real badass units!

(http://s1.fotolog.com.ar/photo/l/000/403/403285_3699570520.jpg)

Argentine Naval Commandos, or "Busos Tacticos"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 02-01-2010, 07:01:05
JTF2

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Titan62/Canadian%20Military/JTF2_Haiti_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 02-01-2010, 07:01:40
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac324/Oddball_8/navy-seal-4.jpg)
Navy SEALs, I win!  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 02-01-2010, 10:01:05
 ;D
(http://uberkarabas.users.photofile.ru/photo/uberkarabas/96304440/114213518.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-01-2010, 10:01:51
^^ Epic.

Elite Units? I'll take bait.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/aralik0049.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-01-2010, 11:01:01
(http://hd.se/multimedia/dynamic/00362/afgha3_362675d.jpg)

Swedish FN-MAG 58 guarding the Swedish-Finn Camp at Mazar-e-Sharif
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-01-2010, 13:01:29
Yupp the Belgians like Germans know their shit when it comes to making different rifles. I only fired the Minimi though :P from FN at least.

And wasntmenl snow uniform is there only when its asked for.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/EastTurkey-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 02-01-2010, 13:01:03
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6025/8092299646lbfw.jpg)
Thats what I call blending in. ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-01-2010, 23:01:27
^^ How many Jägers active? I would imagine a Brigade or so.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/0sat.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-01-2010, 23:01:04
A Bundeswehr convoy consisting of a Wolf and two Wiesel weapon carriers is shown on a Somalian air field in 1993 during the UN mission in which German soldiers took part:
(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8052/germanconvoyonairfields.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-01-2010, 23:01:00
I have a magazine with 3 or 4 pages dedicated to the "Amfibi Deniz Piyade" or whatever that means.

It says its bsaed on the USMC and uses BTR70 and BTR90s

(http://www.gacetamarinera.com.ar/archivos/notas_imgs/346_buzos_m.jpg)

Busos Tacticos in a Military Exercise. They had to swim with full equipment, dive for 2 Hours, swim alot untill they reach a Boat "ARA Punta Mogotes", then walk for hours in full night, with full equipment, and thats all :P

the Operation took an entire day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 03-01-2010, 06:01:03
(http://www.old-picture.com/american-history-1900-1930s/pictures/British-enter.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 03-01-2010, 18:01:59
I have a magazine with 3 or 4 pages dedicated to the "Amfibi Deniz Piyade" or whatever that means.

It says its bsaed on the USMC and uses BTR70 and BTR90s

(http://www.gacetamarinera.com.ar/archivos/notas_imgs/346_buzos_m.jpg)

Busos Tacticos in a Military Exercise. They had to swim with full equipment, dive for 2 Hours, swim alot untill they reach a Boat "ARA Punta Mogotes", then walk for hours in full night, with full equipment, and thats all :P

the Operation took an entire day.

Nice to see them still using L34A1 Sterlings.

(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1985/copiaderendidos20ua.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-01-2010, 23:01:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Mumbai_attacks_vinu_image01-crop.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 04-01-2010, 10:01:47
yes the canadian rangers still use the no4, but they are not part of the regular army. They are inuit who scout our arctic to protect our claim on the north, and are used as guides for the regular forces when needed.

(http://www.skyhawks.forces.gc.ca/lf/Images/7_0/Rangers/Photos/ISD01-6247.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-01-2010, 13:01:50
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeWalk-1.jpg)
A pic from the 'Amfibi Deniz Piyade' while on some NATO exercise :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 04-01-2010, 19:01:35
(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9330/ac20092.jpg)
Quote
A Danish armoured personal carrier burst into flames after being hit by an RPG in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 04-01-2010, 22:01:25
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/victoria.jpg)

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, testing CV9040 in Camp Northern Lights, Afghanistan, January 3 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-01-2010, 23:01:11
Sweden's crown princess Victoria:
(http://www.girlswithguns.org/news/news0004.jpg)
Danish crown princess mary:
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/01/20/princess_narrowweb__300x415,0.jpg)

So for wich one would you go, Victoria from Sweden or Mary from Denmark?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 05-01-2010, 00:01:56
I would have to say Victoria. She's very pretty, and I saw her in Stockholm some years ago ;)

And to stay on topic:
(http://www.harmala-seura.net/artikkelit/images/kadunnimet_viimankatu5.jpg)
VL Viima trainer of the Finnish Airforce in 1938. This plane had just received her name, "Kokko", after a giant eagle in the Finnish mythology. VL Viimas were used as trainers till the fifties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-01-2010, 07:01:42
(http://www.elortiba.org/ayer/1989tablada.jpg)

Many Fighters were taken Prisoners during the Battle of La Tablada. Later, they were executed by the Army. In this Picture, José A. Díaz, who's Surrendering to a Argentine Army soldier. His body was never found.

Wiki will do a good job, its late and i really dont want to type the story :P

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_attack_on_La_Tablada_Regiment


There are 9 Videos about this fight. I really dont know if i can show them or now, becuase it contains scene of Carbonized people and, well, war.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-01-2010, 14:01:02
^^ Someone *wink wink* doesnt respect UN Laws :p

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/TuAFLuftwaffe3.jpg)
:)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-01-2010, 14:01:48
True.

Breaking the rules but what the hell, the Tornado is just too good looking not to post :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/TuAFLuftwaffe2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.IrishFolk on 05-01-2010, 19:01:54
Austrian Airforce
(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/913/eurofighter055.jpg) (http://img258.imageshack.us/i/eurofighter055.jpg/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 05-01-2010, 20:01:54
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/europe/netherlands/ranks_uniforms/uniforms/pictures/Dutch_army_Netherlands_special_forces_soldier_001.jpg)

Mountain Jägers Soldiers of the Royal Netherlands Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 05-01-2010, 22:01:06
(http://pici.se/pictures/QtiZRHDhp.jpg)

^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-01-2010, 22:01:52
*Tolga has joined the air war  :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/YaarKadoluTuAF4-1.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/ownage-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-01-2010, 22:01:44
(http://i48.tinypic.com/futkw9.jpg)

A sniper team provides cover to soldiers of Number 1 Company, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, during a patrol in Babaji district
[Picture: Sergeant Keith Cotton RLC, Crown Copyright/MOD 2009]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-01-2010, 22:01:04
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f34/rhcp04/A-4ARsFAAcabecera.jpg)

Yeah thats the most modern thing we have here! But we are better than Bolivia, they still used F86 Sabres till the 90's!!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 05-01-2010, 22:01:28
Continuing on the nationalist & air theme:

Some pics I took during the Helsinki Int Air Show last summer:


(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/hias/nh90.jpg)
NH-90 doing a fly-by



The Finnish Air Force Midnight Hawks doing a bit of formation flying:
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/hias/hawks1.jpg)
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/hias/hawks2.jpg)
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/hias/hawks3.jpg)



(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/hias/f18.jpg)
F-18 with afterburner POWERRRR!!!! AND NOISEEEE!!!


The flew very close as you can see, my camera is just a small and cheap 100€ one with barely any zoom.


EDIT: Now with video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJVSTPkoung
Skip to 2:50 for the NH-90 being completely bonkers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-01-2010, 22:01:21
Im sorry I have to say this Warrior... But screw the historic crap, just for once try to post pics of MODERN Armies haha.. You're always caught up on WWII or WWI, now its nice to remember those times but you're forgetting all about Modern times. To set the mood I will break thread rules once again to show you a nice photo from my crap yank archives :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/hires_080605-F-6911G-126.jpg)
OH LOOK, FVCKING COLORS, NOT BLACK AND WHITE!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 05-01-2010, 22:01:38
You cannot deny the sexyness of the Lightning!

(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/wallpapers/1950_1959/lightningf11024.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-01-2010, 22:01:18
Tolga, have you played World in Conflict? Especially, Soviet Assault?

Because for some reason you remind me of Captain Malashenko :P

More from La Tablada. Argentine solder stands in front of, a destroyed civilian car, god knows whats that. Maybe, if it used to be a car, then it was runned over by a TAM, or just a victim of the heavy fire. The Argentine Army deployed, Tanks, APC, Trucks and even Anti Aircraft Guns. To prevent a new Coup d Etat, on the recently created Democratic Republic. After years of Military Goverment, a new Democratic goverment led by Alfonsin (Died 2009) came to save Argentina. This group of Rebels was planning a new Coup to restore the Military Goverment, again. God Bless the Army, they saved our asses, maybe you have no idea about the Situation here, when the Army was in Charge of the entire country...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2EgnN8eHd8Y/SQNg5E3-SoI/AAAAAAAACJk/WITJryQyFyY/s320/tablada.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 06-01-2010, 05:01:24
CF18 in artistic unit marking

(http://sites.google.com/site/aircraftpaintings/CF-18A.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-01-2010, 11:01:09
(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/5525/7940116896alov.jpg)
Dutch Soldier firing rounds on the target range, Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-01-2010, 12:01:51
(http://i46.tinypic.com/s1464j.jpg)

Quote
UH-60Ps of ROKA air operations command are flying over mountains which is covered with snow during air assault training.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 06-01-2010, 17:01:55
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/7082/ddsd01042866sb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-01-2010, 17:01:38
Don't wanna annoy anyone, I just like to study people sometimes.

(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/2954/image42984galleryv9ujjg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-01-2010, 17:01:44
Interesting, the Germans let their soldiers grow out beards? :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/NATOTigerTuAF.jpg)

Meh... I'll throw in an Inf pic to not go so off topic

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/6qy2aa.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-01-2010, 17:01:54
Well, yeah, it is stupid, but come on...Afghanistan has a completely different culture than 1st World countries...
Anyway:
German "Feldjäger" MP with his dog. There are dog-handlers in my company, too, pretty cool guys. They´re reall dedicated to their dogs and basically live with them from craddle to grave.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/968/610xhj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-01-2010, 18:01:09
Of course they didnt use White phosphorus on civilian targets.
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2627/1262798678674.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-01-2010, 18:01:25
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/716/Uh-1_Huey_02.jpg)

A pretty famous photo of these US troops embarking from a UH-1 Huey

Lately, a Huey flies over once a week.   Its sound is so breathtaking

wop-wop-wop-wop-wop-wop-WOPWOPWOPWOPWOP

Such            beautifull
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 07-01-2010, 00:01:01
Run DMC "It's like that" on the background  ;D
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/12/03/nytfrontpage/26036342.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-01-2010, 01:01:08
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_11_25/a12_20936649.jpg)

Tatatatalibans
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-01-2010, 01:01:27
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2q2h5ko.jpg)

An Indian Border Security Force soldier mans a machine gun at the site of an alleged encounter on the India-Pakistan border at Rajatal, Atari some 50 kilometers (27 miles) west of Amritsar, India, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. (AP)

Reason for edit: Sorry, took the IMG tags instead of quote tags, my bad.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-01-2010, 01:01:28
^^ Indian border.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/1223500893.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-01-2010, 20:01:08
I never implied I was a sniper :). All im saying is they dont run around with 'ghillie' suits like you would expect them to...


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/aralik0065.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-01-2010, 02:01:24
It looks like Hoth.

I very much agree with you, I told a few people already about how I thought we looked like we were on Hoth.

I mean look xD
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/2nk54aw-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-01-2010, 02:01:12
Personally I love the boot covers.... :P It reminds me of what a 5 year old would be wearing in his pajamas holding his teddy bear getting ready to go to bed.... ::) I also like how the officers are in woodland camo.

Thats no Officer, its the Prime Minister :p

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/EastTurkey-1.jpg)
First guy got G3A4 Second guy G3A7 with T-40 GL Third guy ofc PKM Fourth I cant tell but probs G3A4 like 5th and so on so on.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-01-2010, 15:01:11
Dont know details, just looked cool, also, dous his rifle looks blue-ish or is it just me.
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/9039/1262955592742.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 08-01-2010, 16:01:49
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R05148%2C_Westfront%2C_deutscher_Soldat.jpg)

A young German soldier in Somme 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 08-01-2010, 17:01:05
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R05148%2C_Westfront%2C_deutscher_Soldat.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R05148%2C_Westfront%2C_deutscher_Soldat.jpg)

A young German soldier in Somme 1916
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Tolkien_1916.jpg)
Signals officer, second lieutenant John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, Somme 1916 ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 08-01-2010, 17:01:00
My great-grand-uncle, James Emerson, VC posthumously at Cambrai. 

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/VCJamesSamuelEmerson.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 09-01-2010, 12:01:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/FinnVlntrsTllnnDc1918.jpg/757px-FinnVlntrsTllnnDc1918.jpg)
Finnish volunteers arrive in Tallinn in December 1918. Circa 2 000 Finns fought in the Estonian war of independence.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 10-01-2010, 15:01:19
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Battle_of_Broodseinde_-_silhouetted.jpg)

British soldiers moving forward during the Battle of Broodseinde, 4 October 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-01-2010, 02:01:35
Hai all... My first sit down in a few days :D

Im in Çanakkale, which is better known as Gallipoli for the next 3 months :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/IMG_0876.jpg)

^^ NATO Tiger Meet in Turkey... This guy with AA heard the Greeks would show up :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-01-2010, 04:01:09
(http://www.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/1899%20Oct%2015%20Battle%20of%20San%20Isidro.jpg)

American soldiers pushing through the mud, during the Filipino-American war.  This was, along with the Spanish American War, the only major conflict in which the Krag Jorgenson Rifle saw standard issue as the US Army's service rifle.

One more:

(http://www.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/Copy%20of%20Imus%20On%20the%20firing%20line%20cr%201900.jpg)

American soldiers in a firing line in the bamboo thickets, you can clearly see the unique magazine plate of the Krag.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-01-2010, 06:01:22
Moooooorning.

*Tolga comes into the historic rifle chit chat and fvcks it up. :)

My broken arm has NOT made me useless, ive even become M4 qualified :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/M4.jpg)

EDIT: I figure M4 picture isnt a good contribution, in place i'll put one of my more 'favorite' pics :)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeT.jpg



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-01-2010, 08:01:22
M4, and the M16A4?, same round and all?


Well, a TAM runs over a Car ussed by the Guerrillas during the Battle of la Tablada.

(http://www.clarin.com/diario/2009/01/23/fotos/1763003-1.jpg)

Actually, theres a second battle, "Los Carapintadas" or a Commando of the army, "Painted Faces", took the Navy Building, and other goverment buildings. Even the TAMSE, or where we produced the TAM.

Ill tell you the story later, even Bush was involved.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-01-2010, 20:01:09
(http://photoarts.com/haviv/bosnia/image/welcomehome.jpeg)

Quote
The only survivor of his Muslim village returns home after recapturing it from Serbs. Bihac Region 1995

I truly recommend this thread where I found this picture, over at MilitaryPhotos.net

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?59816-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina-Photo-Essay! (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?59816-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina-Photo-Essay!)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-01-2010, 21:01:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/FairchildB52Crash.jpg)

B-52H 61-0026 Czar 52 before crash; note the escape hatch detaching during the co-pilot's ejection sequence is visible near the tip of the leading edge of the tail.Bud Holland, who was the command pilot of the aircraft based at Fairchild Air Force Base, flew the aircraft beyond its operational limits and lost control. As a result, the aircraft stalled, hit the ground, and was destroyed.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-01-2010, 02:01:58
^^ Lawsuits here are almost non existent unless its Political or some shit lol.

As for the B-52 pilot, this guy was an ass, not just an ass, the ass of all asses, the ass that made the ass the ass! The USAF let him fly after pulling that shit off at his own daughters softball game...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Caaaaake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-01-2010, 11:01:19
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4112/wait4me90.0/0_1d29a_53a1faf5_XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-01-2010, 14:01:34
still, the M4 is gonna be replaced by the SCAR with the SOCOM. The M4 is a good rifle. And any weapon jams. Training solves this problem.

(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/90/scar0018yu.jpg)
Soldier testing out their new spec ops rifles=the SCAR. This one is a SCAR-L. Firing 5.56MM NATO rounds. The thing what gave the SCAR an advantage over their competitors(XM8,HK416) is that it is also avaible in 7.62MM NATO rounds, giving a powerfull battlerifle when needed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-01-2010, 19:01:45
^^ Yar I got Invincible's ass on this one :D

Fact is every gun jams... If you so much as sneeze next to a Steyr AUG used by the Irish etc it'll screw you over.. Turkey canceled HK416 btw xD they were gonna go for HK417 but they decided to make their own 7.62 rifle.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/kamo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 12-01-2010, 20:01:07
To be honest ive never really heard complaints about the m4 jamming either.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Diemaco_C8_carabine_with_Elcan_C79_sight_and_grenade_launcher.jpg)

C8 carbine with unidentified grenade launcher. Anyone know what it is?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-01-2010, 00:01:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Lewis_gun_world_war_I.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-01-2010, 18:01:17
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2z729nb.jpg)

Quote
An officer checks the honor guard during a ceremony prior to a meeting between Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and high-ranked officers of the Japan Self-Defense Forces at Defense Ministry in Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. (AP)

- I get the chills just watching this picture, something I always hated in the military was the drills when you froze in the middle of a drill just so the CO could walk around and check that everybody was doing it right town to the last millimeter
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-01-2010, 01:01:25
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/34.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 14-01-2010, 08:01:08
(http://images.ctv.ca/archives/CTVNews/img2/20091213/470_cp_canada_afghanistan_0.jpg)
Quote
Canadian Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard (left), commander of coalition forces in Kandahar province, walks with U.S. Capt. Tom Lamb, commander of 1-12's D Company at a strongpoint outside the town of Senjaray, Afghanistan, on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009

It surprises me that a general is carrying an AR. I know that even generals can be shot at but still, i wouldn't think he would spend any time outside the wire. Also the US cammo seems to be a funny colour for the desert.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-01-2010, 08:01:29
Yeah, its the army ACUs, mean to be used for all conditions.  They are complete shit, basically not camoing or even breaking up the soldier's silhouette at all, and the army is already looking into replacing them xD.  I believe Kading posted a photo awhile back of the desert camo that's in testing now.

ACU's is just very random and very grey.. I dont even know why US brought them into service in the first place :/

Frankly the 'Chocolate chip' camo works alot better puahaha :D


(http://i50.tinypic.com/1zx74sn.jpg)
I just wish sometimes this war between us and the Kurds would end, so I can go to these beautiful mountains as a fvcking tourist and not in unifrom :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 14-01-2010, 10:01:59
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2zpuw07.jpg)
360 overwatch.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-01-2010, 18:01:49
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9596/soldierofthefuture19590.jpg)

Quote
Soldier of the future (LIFE, 1959)

"Complete with built-in personal radio, foldable NVG (IR binos), protective facemask, welded nylon underwear (to ward off bullets & shrapnel), rocket belt and explosive foxhole digger. To be fielded around 1965..."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 14-01-2010, 18:01:28
Oh we are going to do marksman pictures right now ;)
(http://94.100.122.154/811100001-811150000/811101601-811101700/811101693_6_0Nh7.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 14-01-2010, 18:01:51
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/Q_013447.jpg)
A Faugh-a-Ballagh (Royal Irish Fusilier) teasing a Turkish sniper by holding his helmet above the trench on his rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 14-01-2010, 20:01:26
(http://military.discovery.com/technology/weapons/snipers/images/9-long-shot-625x450.jpg)

Quote
Canadian Cpl. Rob Furlong is responsible for the farthest sniper kill ever recorded. He took out a man in an al-Qaeda mortar nest from 2,430 meters away. That's just over 1.5 miles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-01-2010, 21:01:45

I just wish sometimes this war between us and the Kurds would end, so I can go to these beautiful mountains as a fvcking tourist and not in unifrom :(

Whats that sniper rifle? Cant tell much because the weapon its too dark, its a L96/AWM, and Hecate or a Sako TRG?

Looks like AWM to me

AWM... Gendarmarie Commando housing.. The guys are basically alone on a big ass mountain in a building with 3 rooms, eating area, sleeping rooms and where the Commander sleeps.... Around 15 guys total lol. Real fvcking isolated xD

Back to Star Wars.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/21.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-01-2010, 22:01:35
^^ Meh red headband or not its not gonna matter.. From the distances we fight a red headband isnt gonna make a difference for either side, for the reason that these battles are fought 800 yards apart, hence why we use Battle rifles :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/1e74c0ac.jpg)
Here be a PKK guy, M4 with Eotech.. Blackwater basically supplied these guys and maybe still do who knows, but we've covered alot of US made weapons with serial numbers matched to Iraqi Police/Military units :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]I.Kluge on 15-01-2010, 03:01:49
The immortelle...

(http://dl.lib.brown.edu/libweb/collections/askb/images/Taria.jpg)

Quote
A tall soldier striking an elegant pose and wearing the grenadier bearskin is Sergeant Taria in the uniform of the Grenadiere de la Garde of 1809-1815.

Quote
Times of London in May 1855(7?) : ‘The base and railings of the column of the Place Vendôme appear this day decked out with the annual offerings to the memory of the man whose statue adorns the summit. The display of garlands of immortelles, and other tributes of the kind, is greater than usual…the old soldiers of the Empire performed their usual homage yesterday at the same place.’ On the same day, a funeral service was held in the chapel of the Invalides attended by Prince Jerome and other dignitaries. The entire personnel of the Invalides as well as soldiers of the First Empire were present.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [11PzG]matyast on 15-01-2010, 11:01:07
(http://www.antique-images.com/small/AS90%20Yes,%20this%20photo%20is%20the%20right%20way%20up%20-%20a%20US%20airship%20that%20had%20a%20mooring%20mishap,%20Los%20Angeles,%201926.jpg)

Mooring accident involving ZR-3, Los Angeles 1926

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-01-2010, 18:01:14
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_10803/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~10803~En%20luftburen%20skyttegrupp%20rycker%20fram%20mot%20sitt%20anfallsm%C3%A5l.)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-01-2010, 22:01:04
^^ Nice pic.. ID the helmet anyone? Doesnt look like PASGT.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/adszap.jpg)
Overflight of Gallipoli :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-01-2010, 23:01:53
^^ Nice pic.. ID the helmet anyone? Doesnt look like PASGT.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/adszap.jpg)
Overflight of Gallipoli :)
May them all rest in peace

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Attaturkswords5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-01-2010, 03:01:29
There are like 40 something Memorials/Cemeteries around the Area, we gotta walk around all of them, takes quite a long time, not to mention the fact that we have to cross over to the French side too.. But Gallipoli is very nice, very well taken care of ^^

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/Cake16.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-01-2010, 11:01:36
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC%20-%202/new11.jpg)

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Magnificent Bastards of Battalion Landing Team 2/4, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground-combat element, fire a machine gun during a live-fire shoot here Dec. 15. The MEU participated in a combined-arms live-fire demonstration, part of a weeklong bilateral exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SJonni on 16-01-2010, 23:01:33
(http://www.vg.no/uploaded/image/bilderigg/2010/01/01/1262374856210_981.jpg)
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Norwegian troops fire at Afghan insurgents
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-01-2010, 00:01:55
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/b051007d.jpg)
Amfibi Deniz Piyade...

You can see one guy scream 'AH me arse!' and the other guy laughing hehe
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-01-2010, 13:01:20
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3370/451509031.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 17-01-2010, 13:01:17
(http://members.casema.nl/falcons/MLD/MLD10.jpg)
Dutch navy firefly's on patrolling the sky's of Java during the Anti-politionele actions 1948.
(we extended world war two a bit for ourself ;))
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 17-01-2010, 17:01:44
Christie M1924 Amphibious Tank
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2009-1/1332021/nd11269.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 17-01-2010, 19:01:17
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Hawthorn_Ridge_mine_1_July_1916.jpg/753px-Hawthorn_Ridge_mine_1_July_1916.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Hawthorn_Ridge_mine_1_July_1916_2.jpg)

The Hawthorn Ridge mine was the northern-most of the ten mines detonated on 1 July and one of the three large mines, the other two being the Lochnagar mine and the Y Sap mine at La Boisselle. The mine contained about 40,000 lb (18 long tons) of explosives. The plan was to detonate all other mines at 7:28 am, two minutes before Zero hour when the infantry advance would begin, but Lieutenant-General Aylmer Hunter-Weston, whose VIII Corps was holding the Hawthorn Ridge sector, favoured blowing the mine hours before the main attack, believing this would give his 29th Division time to capture and consolidate the crater. However, the Fourth Army commander, Lieutenant-General Henry Rawlinson rejected this proposal on the grounds that the Germans would probably take possession of the crater. In this stance he was supported by General Sir Douglas Haig, commander of the British Expeditionary Force. As a compromise, Hunter-Weston was allowed to blow the mine ten minutes before Zero, rather than two minutes.

One witness to the detonation of the Hawthorn Ridge mine was British cinematographer Geoffrey Malins who was filming the 29th Division's attack. He had his camera set up about half a mile away, trained on the ridge and waiting for the explosion.
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The ground where I stood gave a mighty convulsion. It rocked and swayed. I gripped hold of my tripod to steady myself. Then for all the world like a gigantic sponge, the earth rose high in the air to the height of hundreds of feet. Higher and higher it rose, and with a horrible grinding roar the earth settles back upon itself, leaving in its place a mountain of smoke.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 17-01-2010, 20:01:36
(http://www.michaelyon-online.com/images/stories/pedro/michael-yon-2acc-730.jpg)

A pararescue pilot standing by the door-minigun of his PaveHawk in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 17-01-2010, 20:01:46
Swedish female tanker smiles for the camera  :P

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Weapons/1thjenter81971688aew6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-01-2010, 23:01:01
Swedish female tanker smiles for the camera  :P

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Weapons/1thjenter81971688aew6.jpg)


I'd hit that.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/img0180cz4.jpg)
Basically what a standard base in the East looks like. Few small buildings for about 25 guys (Platoon) and a huge cement area for helicopters :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 18-01-2010, 02:01:00
And she aint that hot, which is why I said 'I'd hit that' and not 'I want her to have my babies' :)

Oh I have more of those:

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/221926972_99f09e33f2.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/bild0102_400h.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/6_3_cd_6_frauen.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/1502396.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/3285482286_36e414b443.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/3546268129_c34abbb0c6.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/britsoldier.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/3026.jpg)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Big_female_soldier.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-01-2010, 03:01:17
Naice :)

Although I would edit this post and post these fine young ladies in the Babes thread.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/LiveImages_FotoHaber_Efes2009Tat-44.jpg)
Navy Exercise called EFES.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-01-2010, 04:01:14
(http://static.guim.co.uk/Guardian/news/gallery/2007/jul/12/internationalnews/GD4003705@U-Passchendaele_P-2182.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 18-01-2010, 07:01:53
French railroad gun
(http://s005.radikal.ru/i210/1001/19/6f097b82ce92.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 18-01-2010, 12:01:35
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_miQUCsmKVKk/RzgEmZ3iUGI/AAAAAAAAAtY/hmw-NaaF18I/s800/IMG_2525.jpg)
Rawraaaaaah! Like a animal in distress.

British Viking flipped over.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_miQUCsmKVKk/RzgDw53iT-I/AAAAAAAAAsU/TqbCaYYx1M0/s800/IMG_2328.jpg)
The Dutch are distracted easily (quote from a yanks webalbum) haha love it
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-01-2010, 13:01:02
Holy shitballs!

Wtf happened to that Armored Vehicle LKJLŞAFJŞKLF...



WAIT

HOOOOOOLD IT


...I know

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2mm9ukn.jpg)
:) Yes its a joke <3


EDIT: Ciupita.. You are a girl correct? And how old if I may ask? Im asking because in my thread (Patrol one) you were talking about you wanted to join the Armed Forces or something :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-01-2010, 17:01:35
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NE-72ZXux-g/SCv2NTHE-qI/AAAAAAAADO4/k6LJucQA9xM/s320/Belgian+soldiers+roasting+a+boy.bmp)

Belgian UN troops performing an..........................euuhmm..........................


Our army is quiet okay, but 2 items always haunt us. The somalie roastering  and 2 Paratroopers who discriminated fellow new para's. I guess we are quiet good folks, since i saw Abrams tanks driving trough Iraqi Gardens and cars for nothing, or Dutch Soldiers taking Weed instead of doing proper de-mining  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-01-2010, 20:01:04
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2cfwr35.jpg)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2010) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits past the mountains of Morocco on her way through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean Sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)

Hi-res version: http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/100114-N-6854D-005.jpg (http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/100114-N-6854D-005.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 18-01-2010, 21:01:18
(http://www.michaelyon-online.com/images/stories/pedro/Michael-Yon-23acc-730.jpg)

Michael Yon with pararescue in Afghanistan again. Those are the shoes of a guy sitting in the door of a helicopter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-01-2010, 04:01:28
@Ciupita.. Kay yeah I was just wondering :)

We recently started training Serbian Special Forces (PUAHHAAHHAHA).

Our's are in the standard wooden, the Serbians are in digital camo
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/image00081.jpg)

few more (I'll only link these)

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/image00059.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/image00048.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/image00000.jpg





Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-01-2010, 19:01:48
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6731/69500496.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 19-01-2010, 20:01:51
(http://media.riemurasia.net/albumit/mmedia/cb/k3w/saij/54463/462161527.jpg)
Kill all humans!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 19-01-2010, 20:01:46
Those robots sure have poor choice in apc's lol.

(http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/LAND_LAV_Coyotes_FOB_Robinson_Afghanistan_lg.jpg)

LAV III coyote in afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-01-2010, 20:01:07
LAV25 <3

(http://www.usageorge.com/Wallpapers/Military/wallpaper/LAV-25_US.Light-Armoured-Vehicle.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 19-01-2010, 21:01:35

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/6919/captf0010b605e804f7b826.jpg)



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A U.S. Navy helicopter takes off in front of the National Palace after members of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne, front, landed in Port-au-Prince, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. U.S. Navy helicopters touched down on the grounds of Haiti's damaged presidential palace bringing reinforcements in the struggle for security and earthquake disaster relief.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 20-01-2010, 00:01:03
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11516/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11516~Fredag%20morgon%20och%20p%C3%A5%20v%C3%A4g%20mot%20m%C3%B6tesplatsen%20d%C3%A4r%20inskjutning%20av%20vapen%20ska%20ske.)

(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11517/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11517~P%C3%A5%20v%C3%A4g%20in%20i%20en%20tillf%C3%A4llig%20bas%20st%C3%A5r%20en%20soldat%20och%20v%C3%A4ntar%20p%C3%A5%20sin%20plats.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-01-2010, 03:01:59
(http://www.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/Americans%20attacking%20Macahambus%20Gorge%20probably%20Dec%2018-21%201900.jpg)

American troops during the assualt on the Macajambus Gorge, Dec 19th 1900, during the Filipino-American War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-01-2010, 04:01:35
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeCommando-1.jpg)
Edited.. This a better pic of the brig itself :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 20-01-2010, 11:01:58
new weapon setup dutch marines:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Czd2KaKvTx8/SxQ3tUdWaJI/AAAAAAAAAkw/I_vALlloCys/s800/22e%20Marnscie%20Uruzgan%202009%20%28549%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-01-2010, 17:01:14
(http://i46.tinypic.com/29cqpi.jpg)

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Prince William prepares to shoot on the range at Holsworthy Army Barracks on the second day of his visit to Australia on January 20, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. HRH flew to Sydney today after spending three days in New Zealand earlier this week. This is the first official overseas visit for the second-in-line to the throne.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 21-01-2010, 17:01:07
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11587/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11587~70%20%C3%A5rs%20jubileum%20F%2019)

A flyover performed with JAS 39 Gripens and F18 Hornets over Olkkajärvi, Finland flying in the Missing man formation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_man_formation), to honor the dead on the 70th anniversary of the (small)Swedish voluntary airforce that aided Finland in WW2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-01-2010, 19:01:26
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/lanceros/julho09/20090730142729ENLUS0181115012489640.jpg)

SAPS, South African Police Service
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-01-2010, 13:01:46
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3.jpg)
Nothin special :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 22-01-2010, 18:01:02
(http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/media/images/Photographs/Image/Q_023945.jpg)

A German infantryman on sentry duty in a trench. He wears a set of body armour and has his gas mask container easily to hand.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 22-01-2010, 19:01:45
(http://i47.tinypic.com/2d6jyow.jpg)

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An Israeli soldier fires a tear gas canister during a protest against Israel's separation barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin, near Ramallah, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Israel says the barrier is necessary for security while Palestinians call it a land grab.

what ya gonna do?

Why use one if you can use 2?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 22-01-2010, 19:01:48
I don't think hes just infantry. Body armour seems typical for those who have to clean up mines etc.
I doubt it was for mine clearing.  I suspect it was to give further protection against shrapnel and bomb splinters.

Edit:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Small_box_respirator.jpg)
An Australian chaplain wearing the "Large Box Respirator" also known as the "Respiratory Tower" during the First World War.  The man is probably Major Walter Dexter, DSO, DCM, in the Bois Grenier Sector on 5th June 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 22-01-2010, 19:01:41
The remains of an Iraqi mechanized unit along a stretch of the road to Basrah, 1991. (Kudos to anyone who can ID four or more different AFV's - there are at least five.)


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4295273741_d3ee0d737c_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-01-2010, 20:01:31
(http://i46.tinypic.com/1sgi92.jpg)

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German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (R) awards German army Bundeswehr first sergeant Daniel Seibert (C) the Honorary Cross for Bravery as staff sergeant Steffen Knoska (L) watches in Berlin January 22, 2010. Seibert was awarded the cross after helping rescuing comrades during a life threatening situation while on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

And the whole story:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?172929-German-troops-awarded-for-bravery-in-Afghanistan (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?172929-German-troops-awarded-for-bravery-in-Afghanistan)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 22-01-2010, 20:01:19
^^ Good one! lol..  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-01-2010, 21:01:55
Yes, they started issuing that armour to machine gunners, and stormtroopers and the like, though I believe it was often discarded.

Yeah, the only thing that was kept was the helmet and the brow plate for sentries and snipers (as that actually COULD stop a bullet, but was incredibly heavy, so not useful at all for the attack).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-01-2010, 21:01:23
US Air Force dropping Supplies on Haiti.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/AirdropcloseJan18haiti.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 23-01-2010, 02:01:54
(http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/15009/wm/pd576400.jpg)
German lancer.  All three participants wearing gasmasks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: granpa_jo on 23-01-2010, 20:01:40
(http://news.xinhuanet.com/mil/2004-06/02/xinsrc_530601021412574298642.jpg)


Bang.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-01-2010, 20:01:22
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8665/1527760o1ou.jpg)

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International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) soldiers and Afghan police block an area to a bomb blast site in Kabul September 28, 2005. A suicide bomber dressed in an army uniform rammed his motorcycle into a fleet of buses carrying Afghan army officers in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least nine people and wounding 28, officials said. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood

Now THAT`S an international assistance force!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-01-2010, 11:01:42
(http://i50.tinypic.com/50iexi.jpg)

There's your International Force!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-01-2010, 10:01:49
(http://i50.tinypic.com/28400m.jpg)

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Members of the Indian Border Security Force mounted on camels rehearse for "Beating the Retreat", during preparations for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. India will celebrate Republic Day on Jan. 26. (AP)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 26-01-2010, 16:01:56
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/25.jpg)
From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel C.G.E. Mannerheim, Captain von Steven, Colonel Meissner and Admiral Greve of Imperial Russian army during Russo-Japanese war, date unknown.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 27-01-2010, 20:01:41
Is is it real?  Yes i't is, the most cool looking ship that isn't dutch.

Swedish Visby class corvettes!
(http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/SHIP_Corvette_Visby_K32_Helsingborg_Extreme_Littoral_lg.jpg)

As I recal from a other forum: "Is there any aspect in which Sweden is not perfect ?"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-01-2010, 21:01:09
Mechanized Indian Infantry.
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3852/knipselxj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-01-2010, 21:01:17
Special 'Flying Squirrel' Commando"s on training
These men have a 4 year training ahead, teaching various things like Gliding and landing, HALO glide drop, Sniping while gliding, Storing nuts in their mouth, Gliding 'Grenade" carpet bombing and much more

(http://www.boredstop.com/imgp/soldier-having-fun-iraq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 27-01-2010, 22:01:39
(http://www.fuerzaarmada.gob.sv/MdnCcp/campana%208092/El%20Ejercito%20en%20la%20Campana_archivos/foto-atlacatl1.JPG)

U.S. trained ATLACATL 1981 El Salvador
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-01-2010, 02:01:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DSWA0095%2C_Deutsch-S%C3%BCd-Westafrika%2C_Kamelreiterpatrouille.jpg)

German camel mounted Schutztruppen in German South West Africa, prior to WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-01-2010, 17:01:56
(http://i48.tinypic.com/e0mk34.jpg)

Quote
A man skis by a decommissioned navy ship on the ice of the Khimki reservoir in the northwest Moscow, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Weather experts said this month was the coldest in Moscow in sixty years. (AP)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 29-01-2010, 12:01:33
(http://i45.tinypic.com/4qg3o6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 29-01-2010, 13:01:53
yougoslavian paratrooper 1966

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/Paratroops-1966.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-01-2010, 15:01:58
Yugoslavia used old WW-2-German equipment for a longer time after WW2. Mind that it was occupied by Germany during the 2nd World War and the newly formed Yugoslavian army used captured German equipment. Only later they would get Soviet weapons. Related pic:
Yugoslavian soldiers posing withMP40s and localy produced K98k rifles:
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7387/1079p.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-01-2010, 07:01:39
Post WW2 Operation Highjump.

An Operation to train soldiers with extreme conditions? or they were looking for the Nazi "Colony" in the Area?


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Sennet1946.jpg)

USS Sennet during Operation Highjump, 1946.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 30-01-2010, 12:01:25
(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8075/bundesarchivbild1833334.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 30-01-2010, 12:01:45
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5003/ksk001.jpg)
German KSK troops with a Humvee type of vehicle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-01-2010, 14:01:55
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11592/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11592~Eldledningspluton%20befinner%20sig%20h%C3%B6gt%20upp.%20H%C3%A4rifr%C3%A5n%20har%20de%20bra%20koll%20p%C3%A5%20l%C3%A4get.)

Swedish artillery unit up in the far, dark north parts of Sweden.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-01-2010, 16:01:22
As I said, at the first glance it was weird, because the Humvee is never mentoined to be used by the KSK...on the other hand they´re a "secret" special force, so not everything they do is going public..
Anyway:

(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/272/afg78.jpg)

A group of German paratroopers in Afghanistan. They must´ve been part of one of the evry first contingents, when the North was quiet and calm and our politicians could still sell it as a rebuilding and security mission. Note the British Bristol vest, one of those guys is wearing, which still has its DPM pattern. The rest is equipped with Mehler SK body armour. All of them wear their berrets, the European Flecktarn uniform and the guy maning the MG wears his yellow "Spieß" ribbon. Also their "Wolf" car is unarmoured and doesn´t have a roof.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 30-01-2010, 16:01:53
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3796/8079655336vvew.jpg)
Our Wolf on deployment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-01-2010, 16:01:22
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/extremeth7.jpg)
Excuse me? You say my camo is blue? :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 31-01-2010, 07:01:24
Excuse me? You say my camo is blue? :D


Its ok, so is mine. I have an excuse though: I was at sea.
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/IMG_0293.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 31-01-2010, 11:01:43
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70477&d=1237233391)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-01-2010, 23:01:02
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/390087-2/kulkosvaidzio+komanda)

Post WW1 Lithuanian Army.

Picture was taken no earlier as 1924, because enfield rifles were bought in that year. They seem to be posing with their Maxim MG. Well during that time, it seems that the Lithuanian Army was made of Volunteers, nothing professional till late or mid 30s i guess.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-02-2010, 15:02:18
^^ Hence my warning Invincble heheh :D

And Natty, dont think its that important is it? :)

My goal was more on the conversation we had before :P, watch out for the internetzzz mate.

No worries. OPSEC is always a priority which is why I wont say anything about the pic hehe :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/JOAK47-1.jpg)
Special Forces
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 01-02-2010, 18:02:33
I only posted a link. I didnt put a gun to anyones head saying open the picture. And to me they're trash, to me they're less than trash, you can recycle some trash you cant do shit with the corpses. Of course you can say its a bad thing but I thats how I feel and im sure alot of other people would too if their buddies arm flew in their face or their cousin died in an ambush because of the same guys, im just sayin. So im showing as much respect to them as they would show for my dead body

At least Taliban is trying to take as much bodys with them as they can ;D, very sympathetic of them.
(http://94.100.116.167/703200001-703250000/703243001-703243100/703243071_6_rQQV.jpeg)

Chinook flyby near Kala Kala.

the hill came famous during the battle of Chora, Troops fought off hundreds of taliban.
Dutch commanders gave the order to defend Chora at all cost. For weeks a huge battle raged on.
It was the biggest Dutch battle since the Korean war.


 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-02-2010, 19:02:58
(http://i50.tinypic.com/10s5hc1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-02-2010, 21:02:10
Do not disrespect the dead.  They are guilty of no crimes and you too will eventually join their ranks.  What a person does wrong by you ends at their death.

Differences of opinion...

My beef isnt with the Kurds, its like Homer Jay said the PKK. I dont care what the Kurds want to do in Turkey, i'd say give them whatever they want in Turkey and let them be miserable citizens like us lol. In the 80's they began mass migration here eventually wanted a country named Kurdistan, dunno might of said this before on this thread too. Anyway they started making sure SE Turkey didnt develop, killed some teachers, engineers etc started picking on the Army, Army started attacking back, went into Iraq around 5 times since 90's cause thats where they attack from. They pull off an ambush run across the border and we give chase till we get tired :P

Anyway bit off topic peoples? :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Askeri_harekat_bilgileri_iin_Uyd-1.jpg)
Geeky side of the Army lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-02-2010, 22:02:25
At least Taliban is trying to take as much bodys with them as they can ;D, very sympathetic of them.


You have absolutely no idea who these people are do you? Before the most recent invasion they were famous for going around Afghanistan and destroying any religious items not having to do with their particular brand of Islam.

These people (I stretch the definition of the word) are thugs, nothing more. They want to be the big boys on the block in Afghanistan. Pile em up and use them as sandbags I say. Beating women to death for not covering their faces? Yah, you go ahead and be sympathetic

GO GET EM, BOYS!!
(http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/images/2007/12/09/afghanistan_war.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-02-2010, 23:02:48
(http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/images/a-10-0SC002.JPG)

FUCK YEAH!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 02-02-2010, 07:02:24
To add to the sexy planes:
(http://aviationfans.com/images/a-10-19990422-f-7910d-518.jpg)
(http://www.strangemilitary.com/images/content/135945.jpg)
I love A-10's <3


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 02-02-2010, 09:02:09
F18 is much easier on the eye, such beautiful proportions. Up there with the spitfire IMO.
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2140/serverya8.jpg)
If it looks good it flies good.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 02-02-2010, 12:02:23

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6738/8308641586y8bv.jpg)
Boat patrol/crossing on the Helmand River.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-02-2010, 15:02:19
Invincible Special Operations use the Steyr

Did I post this before? lol

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Haha-2.jpg)

BTW... For aircraft NOTHING beats the F-16 <3

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/F-16win-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 02-02-2010, 15:02:17
I personally think that the F16 is the best looking American fighter there's been.  But even that is outclassed by the Lightning:
(http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/spitfire/images/20606/thunder-citys-lightning-f6-zu-bey-performs-a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 02-02-2010, 19:02:22
NVA Mig 21-MF with SPRD-99(Startinghelp rockets)
(http://www.mig-21-online.de/images/start_sprd_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-02-2010, 22:02:39
These 3 are on me.
I swear to god, That day...It was more awesome then winning a car i dunno
We where standing on the parralel(Folklore naming for lane for parking planes in Kleine brogel AFB), and my dad got a call="Check end of the Paralell"
Of the 20 people around us, 12 started running, 2 fell over of sie awesomeness. And the Girl next to me said she had to change pants.

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/458/img5926.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/746/img5927z.jpg)
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7161/img5928.jpg)

Seeing that F-16 coming at you from 3KM away.....HHHOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLYYYYYYYYY  SHIT

Its VERY hard for a Belgian to impress a Dutchman, but even the Dutch pilots couldnt believe what they just saw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-02-2010, 01:02:43
Just to make it everything square. Dutch boys rollin on dubs in the sandbox.
(http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/LAND_G-Wagen_and_XA-188_Dutch_Afghanistan_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 03-02-2010, 02:02:55
Canada learned the hard way those BMW's are poorly suited for afghanistan. IED = boom.

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x234/z0rr0101/RG-31_Canada_Afgan2.jpg)

We use these instead now (rg-31 nalya)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 03-02-2010, 04:02:09
Pshh, RG-31s. Nothing next to the beauty of design that is the Oshkosh M-ATV.

(http://www.defenseonline.com.cn/news/gy/gy12260_0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Specht on 03-02-2010, 05:02:05
(http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Osorio-Pics/Osorio-MBT.jpg)

The Osório tank, best tank in the world. ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 03-02-2010, 06:02:12
Just to make it everything square. Dutch boys rollin on dubs in the sandbox.
(http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/LAND_G-Wagen_and_XA-188_Dutch_Afghanistan_lg.jpg)


That's a Finnish "Pasi" XA-203 isn't it? I drove one of those in the army for 3 months.

(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/pasikuski.jpg)
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/pasikuva1.jpg)
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/pasikuva2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 03-02-2010, 09:02:29
The Osório tank, best tank in the world. ;D

psh, German bias FTW!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Holland_Leopard_2A6_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 03-02-2010, 15:02:01
Royal Irish Rifles, Somme 1916

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Royal_Irish_Rifles_ration_party_Som.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-02-2010, 16:02:21
Low fly piss race? :(

We get fly by's every hour, 191 Filo flying to Greece for a dogfight hehe. Aegean is like an airshow about a dozen mock dogfights a day, often at like 1000 feet so you can see pretty clearly :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/f41xt9.jpg)

BTW TA0 is that a NATO Tigers patch I see?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-02-2010, 17:02:51

BTW TA0 is that a NATO Tigers patch I see?
yes yes :v


I was present at the NATO tigermeet during sanicole this year. So many squadrons all over europe


Ah yeah I know its pretty amazing :)

I was over at Balıkesir during the 2005 meet, it can only be put into one word, 'Epic' hehe plus I know a guy from 192 Filo (TuAF Tiger Squadron)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/NATO%20Tigers/192filo_jets46.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-02-2010, 18:02:03
(http://i49.tinypic.com/nqpov4.jpg)

Quote
105mm howitzers of artillery regiment ROKA 15th div are firing rounds darning winter exercise. Mt. Juckgeun, Hwachon, Gangneung South Korea. Feb.2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 03-02-2010, 18:02:49
The Osório tank, best tank in the world. ;D
psh, German bias FTW!
psh, British bias FTW!
(http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Challenger2_Pics/Challenger2-Iraq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-02-2010, 15:02:35
YPR 765 PRI with ERA package
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/975/file111854803.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-02-2010, 16:02:47
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/C4K3_IV.jpg)
:P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-02-2010, 19:02:12
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/kddsc00247.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 05-02-2010, 22:02:26
Still failing with the camouflage I see.



Not that we are any better:
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/rekka_lumessa2.jpg)
(Caption: Camouflage - You're doing it wrong.)


At least we're not in a war zone :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 06-02-2010, 01:02:33
Our rangers are no better ;) (not really front line troops but still...)
(http://www.army.gc.ca/land-terre/units-unites/images/rangers3.jpg)

Ps. they are arctic troops
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 06-02-2010, 16:02:09
On the subject of inappropriate camouflage...

Mali Air Force MiG-21UM 'Mongol-B' with groundcrew...

(http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=181635&d=1265468427)

Apologies for the size, couldn't be arsed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-02-2010, 13:02:31
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/608/1-1-TOS-1_Buratino_220mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher.jpg)

TOS-1 Buratino's battery firing.

The TOS-1 is an unique vehicle. Its an heavy Short range MLRS. Designed to take out Personell in fortifications, vehicle's, transports and so on. It actually wipes out everything that issent an MBT. It follows right behind Russia's Armored colums, firing 175KG 220MM rockets, of wich 30 are carried. Often 1-2 are fired, but it can deplete all of its missiles in 15Seconds. At a minimum range of 400 meters, and a maximum of 5000.

This is what i admire and respect Russia over America. They have much more usefull vehicle's. And admit it, this thing looks epic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 07-02-2010, 15:02:40
(http://img201.imageshack.us/ifs/193/img177/1/bren20gun20girlsej1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 07-02-2010, 18:02:03
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/118sqnpic205.jpg)

De Havilland test pilot George Aird ejects from English Electric Lightning P 1B XG332 on the 13th of September 1962. The photographer was simply in the right place at the right time as the photo was only to show a farmer on his Fordson Major for a farming magazine. The pilot landed in a greenhouse and broke both legs, fortunately he was able to resume his flying career after recovering from his injuries.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 07-02-2010, 20:02:12
This is what i admire and respect Russia over America. They have much more usefull vehicle's. And admit it, this thing looks epic


More useful? For what? Blowing up a city block? Besides, it's just a pod of rockets that would usually be on a truck put on a now otherwise useless T-80 (T-72?).

American MLRS systems have a range of like 300 miles! Is that not useful? I think you are confusing the word with "looks cooler".

Note he said vehicles, he's not just talking about the TOS-1 in particular. I can cite a couple examples at how the Russians/Soviet Union created very useful vehicle that the U.S. didn't, or didn't until after the USSR did.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-02-2010, 20:02:34
Von Bredow's Death ride, one of the few successful cavalry charges in modern history.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Battle-Mars-Le-Tour-large.jpg)

Also that Russian thing does look cooler, which makes all the difference.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-02-2010, 20:02:11
This is what i admire and respect Russia over America. They have much more usefull vehicle's. And admit it, this thing looks epic


More useful? For what? Blowing up a city block? Besides, it's just a pod of rockets that would usually be on a truck put on a now otherwise useless T-80 (T-72?).

American MLRS systems have a range of like 300 miles! Is that not useful? I think you are confusing the word with "looks cooler".

You are looking the wrong way.

What did MBT's proven the last few decades? Perfect for ripping anything in the fields. Useless in a city. Many T-72's and T-80's where taken out in afghanistan. THeir turrets couldnt elevate to fire well. The top armor was vurnable. The Anti-Personell performance was lacking.
What happend with the Americans in Bagdad? Same story. They where smarter, as they dint allowed their tanks to move ahead without proper intelligence first.

Now to counter this, Russia developed several systems wich can support MAIN BATTLE tanks up close. 2 Examples= The BMPT and the TOS-1 Buratino.

The TOS-1 Buratino is a Short range MLRS designed to support MBT colums in the fields, and attack targets in urban area.Here you come with ur "OMG AWESOME US STUFF 300 MILES". This thing fires 175KG of Thermobaric rockets wich simply destroys/burns anything what issent a Main battle tank. Its a close support vehicle. Designed to attack targets of 5000M. At that range, the T-72/ T-80 is a perfect chassis, as it provided still valuable protection. ATGM's will be rarely fired at them, because you have to focus on those dozens of Russians T-80UD/T-90's coming your way. And at those ranges, the T-80 chassis is strong enough to survive tank shells.
And do the americans have something like this to protect them? No

The BMPT can be used in a city with no problems. It is heavily armoured on places where it can be attacked. And it has= 2 30MM Autocannons, 2 30MM Grenade launchers 2PKM Machine guns and anti tank missiles. This thing easily rips trough infantery. Back in Afghanistan, the Soviets used ZSU-23 Shilka's as tank support vehicles. Result=MBT losses where down with 70%. But the Shilka has paper thin armor, so they could be easily attacked. The BMPT has the armor of a MBT with added roof armor. And a firepower wich will seriously regret people from sticking their heads out of a window.
And do the american troops have such an effective Anti-personell unit to protect them in cities? Euuuuhhmm     Nah

And this is why the Russians simply owned the frak out of US tank equipment. They have much more diffrent kinds of vehicle's. The current threath of Urban combat is increasing daily. And what did the US replied with? A Stryker armed with a .50CAL. What do the Russians come up with? See above. Those things are actually usefull. And dont come with "YE but look at the GULF war YEAH we owned those tanks! 70% of the Iraqi army was equipped with Type 59 and 61 tanks. These where chinese copies( Wich are less armoured/equipped) then their Soviet counterparts= 1950 T-55/62 Main battle tanks. These old buckets have to face Modern MBT's like the M1 Abrams, Challenger 2 and a gaint airforce with no to very little airsupport to themself. With an very old, outdated AAA to protect them


The US always had better planes. The Soviets/Russians always had better vehicle's.

Russian Airborne troops are protected by a wide series of vehicles wich are dropped with them. The US Airborne troops where begging for a Replacement for the Sheridan, or even keeping it in service.

And yes they all look much cooler

Try to find one US vehicle wich looks as intimidating as this (BMPT)
(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/bmpt.jpg)
Or this
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/05/Buratino_2_01.jpg)
When i see that coming my way, i will be shitting bricks.

Yes thats 2 pictures, but i wont post one tomorow to compensate  ;) ;)
And sorry for the long text. I just had to screw back some of that "USA RULES ALL" behaviour ;)   (No offense to the US though.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-02-2010, 21:02:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/US_forces_Operation_Enduring_Freedom.jpg)

US Special Forces with North Alliance Cavalry during Op Enduring Freedom.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 08-02-2010, 00:02:39
Pretty badass indeed.

Re: The guy up there who is offended by people liking US vehicles;

Afghanistan is what we would call "Not good tank country." No matter how badass and indestructible your tank may seem, in afghanistan it will be severely limited. Yes, casualties dropped when the ZSUs were used, but the primary purpose of tanks is not to protect themselves. That is what bunkers are for. In Afghanistan tanks lacked the mobility to do much, which is why the ISAF has not deployed many or any tanks but has deployed huge numbers of light infantry and helicopters.

Yes, the BMPT is a better support vehicle, and the TOS-1 is a better kill'em'all vehicle, but there are differences. The US has never needed vehicles like that, quite frankly, and it is very unfair to compare the Stryker to the BMPT.

The US doesn't use urban warfare tactics or strategy that would permit use of a system such as a TOS-1, and never really needed it; US strategy has usually depended on heavy armor and speed along with close air support to launch a fast moving Uber-Blitzkrieg, and so the fortifications would be attacked with long range artillery and close air support, and all the ground vehicles would be for direct engagement, not support. The Abrams is accurate out to 3500m and capable of killing T-series tank chassis at that range, but can close the distance extremely rapidly, making TOS-1 type systems not terribly useful; with good communications air support can be more effective, and we DONT use blanket bombardments against civilian structures.

The BMPT is not a fait comparison to the stryker; one is an APC and one is an...well, whatever it is, its not an APC. in the current wars, I would say that the Stryker is much more useful than the BMPT, considering that most casualties come from IEDs and not from small arms fire. MRAPs are even more relevant, and are something the russians are not known for. If we needed the BMPT, we would probably make one, but it has apparently been unnecessary till now. Also note, the lack of those vehicles did nothing to keep us out of baghdad; it certainly didn't turn into a us-Grozny type thing.

American tactics are different than russian ones, and our vehicles are different as well. The russians used a conscript army, whereas the US uses a volunteer force. The russians use human wave style mass assaults, while the US uses fast moving highly skilled spearheads with CAS. (also note that the stryker which everyone derides has proven to be extremely durable.)

In the conflicts we are in, helicopters and infantry are far more useful than tanks. Yes, I'd like to have a BMPT in a city, but it would still be very restricted and no less vulnerable than a tank against ieds. I'd sooner have a blackhawk or apache or platoon of infantry, to be quite honest.

Also, you'll be hard pressed to find a vehicle more badass than the vigilante:
(http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/T249_Vigilante.jpg)

Yes, thats a 37mm 6 barreled gatling gun firing at 3000 rpm.

I would also debate the point that all russian ground vehicles are always better than american ones. Yes, the M1 absolutely raped T-72s and chinese vehicles during Gulf War, but do you really think the T-90 could have fared any better, especially considering that the T-90 has the same gun as the T-72, which could not penetrate abrams armor from frontal arc at 50m?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-02-2010, 00:02:34
Ahhh the Northern Alliance.. What a bunch of crazy old afghan's those are..
A pretty useful group to be friends with when you fight in Afghanistan thought.

(http://94.100.120.10/807350001-807400000/807356401-807356500/807356458_6_uSkv.jpeg)
YPR. 765 PRI
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-02-2010, 08:02:26
Still failing with the camouflage I see.

Dont hate the camo, yo :)

Still rocking the iron sights nice. What variant of M16?

Yar, Iron sights own and its M4, few with M16 stock and receivers.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/kdp1250041.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 09-02-2010, 09:02:45
I still think the Leopard 2A6M is the best overall tank. It is much cheaper than an M1, has similar armour, the long barreled 120mm gun with an option to rebarel a 140mm and has a diesel engine. Where i think the t72 comes short is fire control and digital battlefield managment. The Russians just cant seem to build good fire control systems and thats my only real complaint. Western tanks hit with the first shot with a high precentage and it only takes one shot these days.

(http://render64.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/leopard_2a6m_can_canadian_army_kraus_maffei_wegmann_002_site.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-02-2010, 09:02:45
I agree. Ive always been a fan of our neighbors Leopard 2 (Greek Leopard 2A6HEL)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/pytheusatinvisionfree23vg.jpg)
Rawr :)


Anyway contribution

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 09-02-2010, 13:02:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/b/bb/20090920124431!Japanese_Type_90_Tank_-_2.jpg)

No love for the type 90? :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 09-02-2010, 14:02:17
I like Merkava IV

(http://www.armyrecognition.com/forum_pic/Merkava_4_Israel_001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-02-2010, 16:02:20
I still think the Leopard 2A6M is the best overall tank. It is much cheaper than an M1, has similar armour, the long barreled 120mm gun with an option to rebarel a 140mm and has a diesel engine. Where i think the t72 comes short is fire control and digital battlefield managment. The Russians just cant seem to build good fire control systems and thats my only real complaint. Western tanks hit with the first shot with a high precentage and it only takes one shot these days.

(http://render64.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/leopard_2a6m_can_canadian_army_kraus_maffei_wegmann_002_site.jpg)
But leopards Are the best tanks in the world. A good main battle tank combines Firepower, Armor, mobility, numbers and maintance/support and such

The leopard 2 scores the best on all those level's. M1 Abram's are simply to costly to operate, and are to fuel hungry. And while the T-90 is an excellent tank in firepower, armor, mobility and maintance/support, it is still a new tank, with only a mere thousand built.
The T-90 has one of the best fire support systems in the world though. I think the Leopard's one is still better

(http://www.cetin.net.cn/storage/cetin2/sp/sptest/bqjj/bmp-3_1(zjc-bmp3).jpg)

A BMP-3 of the Russian ground forces. The BMP-3 is todays best armed IFV. Combining a 100MM Main gun, a 30MM Autocannon and a coaxial MG. Together with ATGM's for the 'just in case"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-02-2010, 19:02:07

TAM – VCLC
(http://fuerzasarmadasargentinas.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/tamvclc.jpg?w=450)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 10-02-2010, 04:02:46
Agreed, the Leopard is the best tank in world, closely followed by Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams. I don't really have faith in the Leclerc, nor do I think that the T-90 is anything special, really. I don't believe that anything fantastic can come of a T-72 modification, no matter how drastic the improvement is. Its the difference between an M60 and a Chieftain; there's only so much you can do with the same chassis.

Granted, I am wholly unfamiliar with the new asian tanks. I hear good things about the new SKorean one, though.

Theta, American tactics don't allow for use of any vehicle in that manner, and I think you are overstating the effectiveness of the BMPT. Notably, it is used for suppression, not clearing. Abrams or BMPT, you still need infantry, and helicopters and drones are more useful there also.

(http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/LAND_IVMMD_Husky_w_Trailers_lg.jpg)

Take something more practical than your silly TOR-1!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 10-02-2010, 12:02:47
Don't really see the point of the BMP-3's ludicrous armament. Maybe the Soviets felt inadequate. lol.

Anyway a derelict Opel Kadett E in Kosovo, 1999 and some tank.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/Challenger2photo1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-02-2010, 15:02:40
Agreed, the Leopard is the best tank in world, closely followed by Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams. I don't really have faith in the Leclerc, nor do I think that the T-90 is anything special, really. I don't believe that anything fantastic can come of a T-72 modification, no matter how drastic the improvement is. Its the difference between an M60 and a Chieftain; there's only so much you can do with the same chassis.
The T-90 is actually a interm solution. It will remain in a constant, low rate production untill 2025. This is to allow funds high for the T95. A brand new, state of the art russian tank with technology, Armament and protection never seen before

The T-90 is mere derived from the T-72. Their issent much simular towards it, exept maybe its appearnces. The T-90 is basicly a high grade batte tank derived from a Cheap, simple mass produced MBT like the T-72.
T-90 for instance, has a much more advanced Main gun, backed up by the latest Fire support system, with excellent armor (One T-90 recieved 7 hits by RPG's of various types, and was still in action) backed up by 3 important defensive systems=Shtora ATGM infra red jamming, ARENA Active defense system and KONTAKT-5 ERA. The T-90 that was hit 7 times only had KONTAKT-5. So unlike the T-72, its a pretty good tank

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Granted, I am wholly unfamiliar with the new asian tanks. I hear good things about the new SKorean one, though.
Many countries are developing their own MBT's now. South Korea with the K2 black Panther, Japan with the Type 90, with another new tank in development. Turkey is now also designing its own tank now. Not to mention china and India.
Stiff competition from the East. Its true what some people said= We really need to watch out for the chinese.

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Theta, American tactics don't allow for use of any vehicle in that manner, and I think you are overstating the effectiveness of the BMPT. Notably, it is used for suppression, not clearing. Abrams or BMPT, you still need infantry, and helicopters and drones are more useful there also.
Indeed. That is true. But having a BMPT in a city, and not having one, matters alot. You can rain an arsenal of diffrent types of Anti personall weapons. No other weapon system has this in the world. And it is a fact that combat has shifted towards the Urbans


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Take something more practical than your silly TOR-1!
Still the TOS-1 has proven itself  ;) ;)

These days, many countries developed their own MBT. But one other unit is developed by many countries.

The self-propelled 155MM Howitzer. This one is a polish AHS Krab
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Krab_howitzer_MSPO_2008.jpg/300px-Krab_howitzer_MSPO_2008.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-02-2010, 23:02:51


Winter training in Norway:
(http://94.100.122.217/575650001-575700000/575654101-575654200/575654178_6_ES9v.jpeg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-02-2010, 23:02:57
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11880/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11880~Kistorna%20med%20de%20stupade%20officerarna%20kapten%20Johan%20Palml%C3%B6v%20och%20l%C3%B6jtnant%20Gunnar%20Andersson%20ankom%20till%20%C3%84rna%20flygf%C3%A4lt.)

A few hours ago on Ärna airfield. The bodies of two Swedish officers who earlier in February lost their lifes in Afghanistan.

(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11881/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11881~F%C3%B6retr%C3%A4dare%20fr%C3%A5n%20Livgardet%20samt%20F%C3%B6rsvarsmaktens%20ledning%20var%20n%C3%A4rvarande.)

Unloading from the Hercules

(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11882/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11882~Vid%20akten%20medverkade%20honn%C3%B6rsstyrka,%20fanvakt%20och%20musikk%C3%A5r,%20samtliga%20fr%C3%A5n%20Livgardet%20i%20Kungs%C3%A4ngen,%20det%20regemente%20som%20de%20b%C3%A5da%20stupade%20tillh%C3%B6rde.)

Troops from the Life Guard regiment attended the ceremony

(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11871/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11871~1600%20ISAF-soldater%20p%C3%A5%20milit%C3%A4rflygplatsen%20Marmal%20i%20Afghanistan%20hedrar%20de%20svenska%20soldaterna%20l%C3%A4ngs%20kortegv%C3%A4gen.)

ISAF troops at the military airport of Marmal, Afghanistan during the ceremony a few hours earlier before the ceremony on Ärna airfield

(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11869/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11869~Tapto%20f%C3%B6r%20de%20stupade%20svenska%20soldaterna%20p%C3%A5%20milit%C3%A4rflygplatsen%20Marmal%20innan%20deras%20avresan%20till%20Sverige.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 11-02-2010, 15:02:59
(http://94.100.116.100/797650001-797700000/797687801-797687900/797687836_6_Erwi.jpeg)
Dutch reported wanted a group photo with SF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 11-02-2010, 16:02:00
asking some 19year old dude that just did lumpen (swedish compulsory military service) if he wants to "extend" his service and then go fight ev0l instead of going to some dead-end job, unemployed or to some boring school (it's not gonna give you a job anyway dude, you know how the economy is nowadays, right?) - this is not "free will", it's manipulative and abusive!

I just saw some 19year old child on the news who will replace these guys that got killed. His respons to the question "How does it feel to go there now after this have happened" was... "it makes me wanna go there even more"....  :-\ free will.....yyyeaaa...... riiiite....  :-X
Firstly, it's not like every person before ending their military service are told about how cool it would be to go on international missions and how much their life will suck from here on. The initiative always comes from the person themselves being interested.

Secondly, free will doesn't mean the freedom to think what you think just because you know it's right. And if a 19-year old is still a child, sucks to be him/her. Maybe if everyone wasn't so cocooned and protected from the big bad world they would grow up before hitting 30.

Hell, I'd be fine with overseas duty, except that I hate the physical stuff and wearing a ton of clothing in heat. But if I could drive around Afghanistan with a truck/APC for a few months and get paid for it, why not?


Anyway, to stay on topic:
(http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m3/apr2008/4/4/14462DA0-A324-F122-0DA7ECE6D019876A.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 11-02-2010, 17:02:20
Natty, post pictures or feel the wrath of the Nameless One.*


*Jack to his friends.




(http://62.20.57.210/kra/bilder/roosuniformer/savolax%20infanteri.jpg)
Savon Prikaati 1620 - 31.12.2006
These guys are from late 1700's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-02-2010, 18:02:38
Hated by the guys in charge
Loved by the crews

One of the many US vehicles wich recieved pointless critism, was the M50 Ontos

It was an excellent support vehicle for the USMC. Being very fast, excellent terrain performance and so on
The downsides where that the crew had to exit to reload the Ontos.
(http://warisboring.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/m-50.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 11-02-2010, 18:02:42
Yeah, that thing was like a giant armored shotgun. Pity it was recalled from service; there as a new model coming out, with aluminum hull ad full amphibious capabilities.

Hey! You up there! Don't insult Russian Airplanes!

(http://defense-update.com/images/su34-flyby.jpg)

/Cause they're smexy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 12-02-2010, 07:02:55
Somebody asked for an intimidating american vehicle?

(http://infos.fncv.com/public/2009/afghanistan-assault-breacher-vehicle-abv-cobra-anger.jpg)

I'll give you intimidating!

Am I the only one who thinks the number of spikes on that plow is a tad bit excessive?

(http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/xml/news/2009/04/marine_abv_041809w/041809mc_abv_800.JPG)

(http://img.blog.yahoo.co.kr/ybi/1/24/56/shinecommerce/folder/24/img_24_7456_14?1196593135.jpg)

(http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/xml/news/2007/06/marine_engineer_vehicle_070609/abv_night_800_070608.JPG)

So bite me, they're small pictures.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-02-2010, 09:02:53
this is not "free will", it's manipulative and abusive!

I just saw some 19year old child on the news who will replace these guys that got killed. His respons to the question "How does it feel to go there now after this have happened" was... "it makes me wanna go there even more"....  :-\ free will.....yyyeaaa...... riiiite....  :-X

Say what? A 19 year old qualifies as a child? And his motives sound more like REVENGEE rather than being manipulated.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3-3.jpg)
Yeah yeah, I know bad stance.. Sue me :)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-02-2010, 11:02:35
Somebody asked for an intimidating american vehicle?

(http://infos.fncv.com/public/2009/afghanistan-assault-breacher-vehicle-abv-cobra-anger.jpg)


So bite me, they're small pictures.
whoho!  What for a vehicle is that???

Nice i like!
Now convince the US to deploy a vehicle armed with dual 40MM bofors, 2 40MM grenade launcher, twin M240 Machine guns and 4 TOW AT missiles  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-02-2010, 15:02:35
I always loved these special tank variants  +1 for this one

And +2 for this one!!
(http://www.wwiivehicles.com/unitedkingdom/cruiser/centurion/centurion-mk-i-01.jpg)

Centurion MKI on the prowl. The MKI was unique, as it has a17PDR, and a 20MM polsten COAXIAL cannon.

The 20PDR appeared shortly afterwards, and only 340MKI's where build. the MKII with the 20PDR used a standard BESA MG as a coaxial
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 13-02-2010, 22:02:40
Centurion doesn't make bridges collapse at the thought of carrying one. Centurion doesn't move 5kph. Centurion doesn't cost a lot (for a tank).

<3 Centurion (Pwnturion, really!)

Canceled, sadly, and not American to begin with (but they are our baseball cap anyway!)

(http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/MMEVe.jpg)

Those are the CRV-7, by the way. Armor piercing 70mm rockets, not your normal kind. More accurate than a 30mm cannon and can punch through a 3 ft concrete wall.

Dual MGs, and the missiles are dual anti-air and anti-tank weapons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-02-2010, 22:02:51
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_09_09/a02_20405981.jpg)

A CH-53 helicopter releases flares after being shot at from the ground while flying over Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 18, 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 14-02-2010, 15:02:31
Centurion MKI on the prowl. The MKI was unique, as it has a17PDR, and a 20MM polsten COAXIAL cannon.

The 20PDR appeared shortly afterwards, and only 340MKI's where build. the MKII with the 20PDR used a standard BESA MG as a coaxial

Only prototypes of the Centurion were armed with the Polsten cannon, the Mk.1 was armed with a 17pdr and coaxial BESA, as was the Mk.2, which had the improved cast turret that was used until the end of production. The Mk.3 was basically a Mk.2 armed with the 20pdr and coaxial BESA.

A Centurion Mk.5 AVRE, towing a Giant Viper mine-clearance system crosses a ditch bridged by a Centurion Mk.5 ARK:

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/2020.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-02-2010, 22:02:20
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_09_09/a13_20190433.jpg)

Maj. Gen. William Freeman hands a flag to Shelby Summers, daughter of Army Sgt. 1st Class Severin West Summers III, of Bentonia, Mississippi, at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. Summers was killed in Afghanistan on Aug. 2, 2009. From left, Freeman, Tammy Summers, wife of Severin West Summers III, and Shelby Summers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-02-2010, 11:02:44
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_11943/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~11943~Kadetter%20p%C3%A5%20skjutplatsen.)

Swedish Cadets
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 15-02-2010, 12:02:42
(http://i47.tinypic.com/156x1nd.jpg)
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U.S. Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, protect an Afghan man and his child after Taliban fighters opened fire in the town of Marjah, in Nad Ali district, Helmand province, February 13, 2010. U.S.-led NATO troops launched a crucial offensive on Saturday against the Taliban's last big stronghold in Afghanistan's most violent province and were quickly thrown into a firefight with the militants

Damn cool pic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 15-02-2010, 21:02:26
(http://www.ruddock.ca/historyproject/images/content/gasmask.png)
German soldier and some dogs in gas masks.  I'm assuming this is from the interwar period, since he has a helmet with the side prongs and a rifle that probably isn't a K98k, but a WWII looking uniform.  However, this is all speculation on my part (since the site I got it from claims its a british soldier just a few days after the first gas attack at Ypres).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 15-02-2010, 23:02:25
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/d/da/20091229122809!%22Gas.%22_Australian_troops_with_respirators_on_posed_for_the_camera_in_the_advance_trench%2C_Garter_Point%2C_4th_Division.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/d/da/20091229122809!%22Gas.%22_Australian_troops_with_respirators_on_posed_for_the_camera_in_the_advance_trench%2C_Garter_Point%2C_4th_Division.jpg)

Click the image for a very large version.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-02-2010, 00:02:11
Just look at that landscape...looks like a shot from moon..

German soldiers firing a Gatling "Revolverkanone" in German Eastern Africa, 1906:

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5419/1906deutschostafrikaand.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-02-2010, 00:02:57
So i rounded up some shit I stll have from the army but never use, check out how big my closeth is!:
(http://94.100.118.170/874200001-874250000/874233701-874233800/874233743_6_Ilfp.jpeg)
HA! EAT IT taxpayers!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-02-2010, 09:02:21
Yup those where my first sport shoes, The red/white new balance are great!
The yellow ones I think I wear 3 times, they are crap, I got those since I have really big foot and the normal shoes where not available in my size. (I have size 12 ½.)
Thats also Why I have allot of boots, I actually use 2.. but I got 2 pair magnum's and 2 pair old boots extra. (witch are the best made boots ever imo!)

Anyways This is without all the desert crap.. our regular PT close is blue/white btw.. but every new soldier just get Nike spotsclothes.. we have our own regiment PT clothes.
someone spotted the badass mask?

Dutch Leopard tank duringa exercise in Guz Altmark, germany. I totally forgot I made photos there, just found them back.

(http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5471/normald20090624jl2239.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 16-02-2010, 10:02:48
How do the germans build such beautiful tanks?
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/TolipM/RweAzleNp3I/AAAAAAAAAjI/YHfrwz1IrDo/s800/leopard2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-02-2010, 11:02:58
Its because the germans make also the best :)

Followed closely by the Russians, who also build epic looking tanks

(http://www.aviationpics.de/prev/t-80u%20firing%20in%20midair.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-02-2010, 16:02:26
Russian tanks has always been robuust. Take one up to date russian tank VS an up to date Westren tank, and you have a tank wich cost much less, easier to maintain, and get simular to better combat performance

Robust until the ammo cooks off. Having plenty of cheap, easy to maintain, robust Soviet armour really helped the Iraqis back in '91.

Thats very easily said.

The Iraqi's had 4500 tanks during the first gulf war. Of these, where the grand majority Type 59(Chinese copy of the T-54) and the Type 69 (Chinese copy of the T-55). These are 50   50 year old tanks. They are infact even cheaper ones then the russian counterparts. These tanks have to face 3150 Modern tanks (US M1 Abrams and M60. British Challenger I). Their is no doubt that they will lose

Of the 4500 tanks, the Iraqi's had 200 T-72M Asad babil or Lion of Babylon tanks. These tanks could destroy the above tanks. Not bad for a tank wich is 20 years older then the M1 right? What was the problem? They lacked night vision, and the devisions equipped with T-72M where often attacked at night. Still, the Frontal armor was able to withstand TOW, Javelin and even some 120MM HEAT rounds fired by an abrams. Not bad for a 20 year old tank ?

Plus their armamant was effecient enough. Many US officials deny it, but their is enough evidence that M1's where taken out by T-72M's. One fully confirmed kill is M1 Abrams Callsign B-23
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/B-23-1991.jpg)

Not bad for a 20 year old tank eh?

And recall what i said. An up to date modern russian tank has simular or better combat performance then many of their westren counterparts. And at a much cheaper and easier to maintain cost.


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Victory_Day_Parade_2005-18.jpg)

T-80BV at the Victory day parade in 2005. Real beauties :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-02-2010, 16:02:29
^^ Not to mention their tanks were rip off's of rip off's (Iraqi's ripped off Chinese tanks Chinese ripped off Soviet ones) so the quality was absolute shyte and the crew...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/M60TSabra.png)

EDIT also pic of the new standard camo :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/untitled.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-02-2010, 18:02:45
Camel gunner. High caliber much?
(http://www.camelphotos.com/pic/army_camels5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-02-2010, 19:02:19
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46773000/jpg/_46773697_namibia_germans_getty.jpg)

German soldiers in Southwest Africa
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 16-02-2010, 20:02:36
Haha, camelphotos.com for the win!

Let's continue with more camels!

Look at this:

(http://www.camelphotos.com/pic/army_camels13.jpg)

Freaking desert police, for realz! He lost his siren.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 16-02-2010, 21:02:55
(http://rdsj.com/Share/FunnyPics/2006_11/US_Marine_Humvee.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-02-2010, 08:02:09
(http://davidderrick.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/turkish-mobilisation.jpg)

Turkish Troops Mobilizing shortly after the declaration of war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 17-02-2010, 11:02:14
(http://newwars.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/rafale.jpg)
Quote
A French Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft conducts touch and go landings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 17-02-2010, 21:02:28
(http://www.bluejacket.com/usmc/images/w1_6th_marines_gas-attack-verdum.jpg)

6th US Marines respond to gas attack in Verdun area.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-02-2010, 22:02:15
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eQNPu6zzxaU/SrZJL1WTuaI/AAAAAAAAZYM/lbVw9XGiqA8/s400/zz32941.jpg)

M51 Supershermans of the IDF during the 6 Day war. It might be hard to belief, but these old WW2 tanks put up a pretty good fight against Arab armor. Taking down modern T-55 and T-62's because of the excellent french 105 mm CN 105 F1 and excellent aiming and firecontrol..


buutt.....when they got hit by anything anti-tank
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 17-02-2010, 22:02:56
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1060/871100149_2ae28fc7ae.jpg)
A German machine gun unit at Passchendaele.

Probably colourised, but I could care less.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 18-02-2010, 02:02:46
Quote
A French Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft conducts touch and go landings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

I remember reading about that in the Navy times. Seems they also did that on the Roosevelt (CVN-70) when they hit the Med. Gorgeous aircraft. Here's one fixin to get shot off the "Big Stick".
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MTE3roZy35A/SIh5HyReThI/AAAAAAAACl4/XaCB-2MMBio/s400/French+Military+F-2+Rafale+TR+Carrier+Launch.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 18-02-2010, 03:02:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Rear-guard_Trenches_NGM-v31-p370.jpg/800px-Rear-guard_Trenches_NGM-v31-p370.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Rear-guard_Trenches_NGM-v31-p370.jpg/800px-Rear-guard_Trenches_NGM-v31-p370.jpg)

A set of rearguard trenches during the Russian retreat in 1915.  Apparently, a shell burst overhead just as the picture was taken.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-02-2010, 12:02:56
Very recent Operation

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/20jnut.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/14d3j35.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-02-2010, 18:02:24
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/storage_Edited/filename_yo0flkgwnfHcZw1T0Ywv.jpg/id_12019/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~12019~Joel,%20en%20av%20de%20soldater%20som%20ing%C3%A5r%20i%20plutonen)

Swedish soldier from the 313th Airborne Squadron who's a part of the Swedish "Strategic Reserve" who got the call to leave Sweden for Afghanistan last Wednesday due to the attack on Swedish forces where two officers died. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 19-02-2010, 00:02:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/1917_ortler_vorgipfelstellung_3850_m_highest_trench_in_history_of_first_world_war.jpg/800px-1917_ortler_vorgipfelstellung_3850_m_highest_trench_in_history_of_first_world_war.jpg)

Austro-Hungarian trench at the peak of Ortler (Alps) during 1917.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-02-2010, 00:02:41
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2eg9mdl.jpg)
Quote
Soldiers from the Afghan national army work from the back of their Humvee in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 19-02-2010, 03:02:27
US Soldier during training. Its very nice angle.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Weapons/1342705-lg.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-02-2010, 15:02:47
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/2i232f4.jpg)
Gendarmarie Commando
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-02-2010, 16:02:10
French Paratroopers being dropped at Dien Bien Phu.

(http://www.uncp.edu/home/rwb/dien_bien_phu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Jürgen on 19-02-2010, 16:02:39
(http://www.asasve.es/gallery/gallery/images/memoriales/img/memorial_i-fini/11%20Salto%20paraca%20desde%20avion%20Junker.jpg)

Spanish paratroopers at Sidi-Ifni jumping from a JU-52
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-02-2010, 18:02:26
Sgt Jeff "Dogmeat" Anderson JR manning a minigun on a US Blackhawk in afghanistan
His friends also call him Blacky sometimes

(http://static.pyzam.com/img/funnypics/d/dogsoldier.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-02-2010, 19:02:54
From the same series I posted pictures last week: This is my vehicle, the YPR 765.. But I don't know if you guys will see it underneath my awesome camouflage! And yes it took me hours to set up..

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8761/normald20090624jl2069.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 19-02-2010, 20:02:11
What could that be...

(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/rekka_camo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 20-02-2010, 03:02:11
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Dibujo.jpg)

US Air Force with a very special...uh, training.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 20-02-2010, 13:02:26
From the same series I posted pictures last week: This is my vehicle, the YPR 765.. But I don't know if you guys will see it underneath my awesome camouflage! And yes it took me hours to set up..

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8761/normald20090624jl2069.jpg)


Yep, the tank-shaped pine tree in the middle of a field. Perfect Camouflage. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0WOIwlXE9g)

First of all it was I was near the tree line, and second, its a camouflage made to move with..witch isn't easy. At 500 meters it wil be damn hard to spot standing still near a tree line. What you think is harder to spot a vehicle with pine tree branches on it, or with nothing at all..  ;)
(http://94.100.115.147/287650001-287700000/287685801-287685900/287685855_5_HRSj.jpeg)
Other wish it looks something like this. (Night setup).

So yes Perfect camouflage. ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-02-2010, 15:02:48
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K316.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-02-2010, 19:02:48
From the same series I posted pictures last week: This is my vehicle, the YPR 765.. But I don't know if you guys will see it underneath my awesome camouflage! And yes it took me hours to set up..

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8761/normald20090624jl2069.jpg)


Yep, the tank-shaped pine tree in the middle of a field. Perfect Camouflage. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0WOIwlXE9g)
Nobody here but us tree's!
I find tree's lovely!

Want some shade?


You can't hide!

(http://gamelaunch.de/MEMBERS/manni/panzer/Waermebild.jpg)
Heat image of a smoked tank not using heat obscuring smoke.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-02-2010, 19:02:32
A Phalangist machine gunner on top of a mountain, next to the Phalangist flag and a wooden cross. Scene from the Lebanese civil war:
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9943/000021417601114bf850lf6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-02-2010, 15:02:08
Barricade in Beirut, during the Lebanese civil war:
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1604/4217226604.jpg)
And since I´m going back to the barracks today an extra pic.

Trench and street combat in Beirut, again, Lebanese civil war.
**Warning!Graphic!!**
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9038/4217242409.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9038/4217242409.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-02-2010, 16:02:53
Show off the new mag's Tolga!!! ;D

What the new 30 round 7.62 ones?
You wont find too many pics of the new magazine, they're very rare :P
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2zfua2r.jpg)
1st 3rd and 4th guy have em
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-02-2010, 16:02:44
Yesh Desertfox M203.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 21-02-2010, 19:02:21
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Sea_Sparrow_surface-to-air_missile_launch.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 21-02-2010, 22:02:06
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Sea_Sparrow_surface-to-air_missile_launch.jpg)

Fixed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-02-2010, 23:02:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/British_Mark_I_male_tank_Somme_25_September_1916.jpg)

An early model British Mark I "male" tank, named C-15, near Thiepval, 25 September 1916. The tank is probably in reserve for the Battle of Thiepval Ridge which began on 26 September. The tank is fitted with the wire "grenade shield" and steering tail, both features discarded in the next models.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-02-2010, 16:02:19
Thats not even near an M-14.

First one is an Dragunov SVD.
The second one is an Accuracy International .338 Lapua (L115A1)
And correct me if i'm wrong, but I think the last one is a McMillan Tac-50?

Tac-50 with a custom stock :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3TTTT.jpg)
Bigger is better <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-02-2010, 17:02:01
The British figthing force, has always been a marvolous, diciplined and well serious force

as demonstrated here
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/06/09/world/09afghan-inline-650.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 23-02-2010, 00:02:22
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t166/Sharkfreak06/renegades5.jpg)
Republican maxim gun in Madrid.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-02-2010, 15:02:56
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/ConvoyWin.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/ConvoyWin2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 24-02-2010, 19:02:42
(http://www.onze-marine.nl/Laatste%20vlucht%20''Orion''.jpg)
last flight of a dutch Orion, awsome picture just found it on the net!

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-02-2010, 19:02:54
Only us Belgians and Dutch people, Dutch SPeaking persons! DARE to do stuff like that! (Check my F16 flyby i was present at a few pages back)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Churchill_VII_AVRE_With_Fascine.jpg)

Churchill MK VII AVRE post war. This can be seen by the fact that it has a 165MM Demolition gun.

These where soon replaced though with Centurion AVRE's. Wich had more armor, mobility and ammo capacity
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 25-02-2010, 01:02:42
Three Westland Wapiti II As of ‘A’ Flight, 1 Sqn IAF (Indian Air Force) rest at Bangalore 1938.

(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1930s/Images/Wapiti-Blore38.jpg)


I love these planes, especialy the 3.7 meter twin blade prop!!

(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1940s/Images/Wapiti-00.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-02-2010, 16:02:13
Top, Otokar Cobra?

Yupp. 20mm Auto Cannon on top, providing support for the UNIMOG's

On another note.

Blackcock helicopters, Sir!

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3TTTT-1.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3TTTTTT.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-02-2010, 19:02:09
Cold Response

(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_12144/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~12144~Soldaterna%20disponerar%20pansarskott%20f%C3%B6r%20att%20kunna%20s%C3%A4tta%20stopp%20f%C3%B6r%20fiendens%20stridsfordon.)

Swedish

(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8978/cold91.jpg)

British

(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7357/30466105.jpg)

Finnish
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-02-2010, 23:02:10
Oh, awesome, thanks alot Raw!
And to go on in this thread:

(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1841/s28di.jpg)
Quote
A KSK-team, equipped for winter combat wiats in the snowy hills of Afghanistan for a pick-up by a US helo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 25-02-2010, 23:02:03
http://tietokannat.mil.fi/coldresponse2010/gallery.php?language=fi_FI&page_id=2 some finnish army photos from cold response 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-02-2010, 12:02:13
2 more from cold response 2010:
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6578/tkl9c2956.jpg)

Quote
Austrian Special Forces soldiers in a Bell OH-58B Kiowa and American Special Forces soldiers in a RHIB.

(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3469/tkl9c2953.jpg)


(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2244/cold51.jpg)

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The multinational amphibious task group: including HNLMS Johann De Witt, HMS Ocean, and RFA Mounts Bay.

Sorry, since i didn't post for a while thought I could place 3. (made that rull up myself. ::))
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-02-2010, 17:02:06
Cold Response is the name of three different NATO exercises held in Norway

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Response

Thnx for the response, first time hearing about such an exercise :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/komando.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-02-2010, 18:02:01
The following picture is Tolga/turkish/uludaggazoz biased

Turkish M60T Sabra on manouvers

(http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/6066/m60tmu8.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-02-2010, 22:02:45
(http://forum.globaltimes.cn/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15162&d=1260239415)

Sep. 1950, American troops began to start military movements to re-gain Seoul.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-02-2010, 10:02:47
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2nght1k.jpg)

Quote
'Machine Gunners' (L-R) Privates Daniel Savage and Steven Heard from the First Mentoring Task Force (MTF1) share a laugh on security patrol in the Mirabad Valley Region.

Aussies!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 27-02-2010, 14:02:30
(http://claus.espeholt.dk/billeder/mp44/negermp44.jpg)
Quote
women of the West Somali liberation front express their support for Somalia during the war against Ethiopia for the border territory of the Ogaden 1977 - 78. The weapons came initially from the Eastern bloc.
http://claus.espeholt.dk/mp44.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-02-2010, 18:02:52
(http://claus.espeholt.dk/billeder/mp44/negermp44.jpg)
Quote
women of the West Somali liberation front express their support for Somalia during the war against Ethiopia for the border territory of the Ogaden 1977 - 78. The weapons came initially from the Eastern bloc.
http://claus.espeholt.dk/mp44.htm


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3185.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-02-2010, 19:02:34
Yeah dude! She's so lucky! All she had to do was get shot and possibly died and look at that, she got an awesome weapon! :D


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3131.jpg)
G3 is where its at 'dawg' :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-02-2010, 19:02:37
Best weapons imo remain the FN FAL and G3
Colom of Swedish CV9040 and CV9040 AAV
(http://img.blog.yahoo.co.kr/ybi/1/24/56/shinecommerce/folder/25/img_25_10165_5?1172544708.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-02-2010, 19:02:08
Calm down, vM, it´s just a Lafette :P

(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6311/slavon.jpg)

Croatian soldiers with the Yugoslav version of the Mg42 with a Lafette mount during the civil war.

EDIT:
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9294/31796179.jpg)

What the..?! o0
Are those Shermans?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 27-02-2010, 21:02:30
(http://online.wsj.com/media/0226pow09_J_20100225212323.jpg)

Quote
Marines carried a wounded comrade to a waiting helicopter following an attack on their armored vehicle by an improvised explosive device in Marjah, Afghanistan, Tuesday. (Brennan Linsley/Associated Press)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 28-02-2010, 12:02:53
(http://www.subchaser.org/files/Shooting-LewisGun.jpg)

The crew of SC 354 engaging in target practice with their small arms.  SC354 was a sub chaser built by the US in the Great War to find and kill German U-boats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-02-2010, 15:02:12
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/C4K3Bora.jpg)
An actual helmet!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-02-2010, 15:02:26
Thanks for that explanation, G.Drew! I stumbled upon this pic in a thread about the Croatian War at mp.net.
Are you wearing body armour, Tolga?

Anyway, alst PotD for me this week (untill next weekend ;)):
Russian troops mounted on APCs driving through a city during the Russian-Georgian war in 08. On the left side a destroyed Georgian tank can be seen (what kind of tanks did they use? T-72s?).
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8575/01020126767600.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-02-2010, 16:02:16
Are you wearing body armour, Tolga?

That aint me :P Its my good friend from real life, Half-Irish he barely has any Turkish but he decided to come to the Army anyway :D

Aircraft pics?

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/image103vd9.jpg)
Konya Airbase
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 28-02-2010, 17:02:35
Like that guys tattoo.
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/842/latvi.jpg)
Latvian soldiers on deployment.

I love there uniforms... can't say it enough.

And i'll at this one, just becose I liked it:
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8321/4028j.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-02-2010, 19:02:10
Thanks for that explanation, G.Drew! I stumbled upon this pic in a thread about the Croatian War at mp.net.
Are you wearing body armour, Tolga?

Anyway, alst PotD for me this week (untill next weekend ;)):
Russian troops mounted on APCs driving through a city during the Russian-Georgian war in 08. On the left side a destroyed Georgian tank can be seen (what kind of tanks did they use? T-72s?).
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8575/01020126767600.jpg)
Mostly T-72's , around 250 of them
(http://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/3/2074/IS-7.jpg)

This monster is the IS-7. 68 tonnes. In 1948 it had 300MM Armor, 8 Machine guns,68 Tonnes , an unexpected road speed of 60!!! KM/H, but more importantly a 130MM Naval cannon, with state of the art Aiming, fire control and stabelizing systems.

Only 3 built though,one can be viewed in the kubinka Tank musuem, and appearntly, the storage of Kubinka tank museum, holds another one(Of wich the storage is secret and holds many many more tanks, of wich Many believe the only remaining French superheavy tank, the Char 2C "Champagne" is located)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 01-03-2010, 11:03:28
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_02_26_10/a10_22251985.jpg)

Quote
U.S. Marines from Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines look for a Taliban sniper from inside a cotton workshop in Marjah, Helmand province, February 19, 2010. (REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 01-03-2010, 12:03:30
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112064&d=1267395343)
Quote
Dutch Leopard 2 A6 in Bjerkvik during Cold Response.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-03-2010, 18:03:19
Be glad that i always will speak ingame with english first! Many gerries, frenchies simply refuse to speak in english, and always start first in their language!
I understand and fully appreciate your effort, but just take it as constructive criticism because you'll lose marks in your English essays writing didn't like that. Also, all Germans that I've know have spoken very good English, the French however...
Well they speak good english. But many of them simply have the attitude of= MY language first!

On a server like Hslan, this is alright. It is a german owned server. But many people just come to a server and  start to speak in their language when they a problem

Or even worse, Start to insult people in their language.

(http://www.enemyforces.net/tanks/scorpion_2.jpg)

Scorpion Light tanks during manouver's. I always loved these little beauties, and their variants like the Scimitar. THe Belgian army had Many of them, and they had excellent performance of a Tracked vehicle, and the Maintance ease of a wheeled one. Still, our lame Defense minister De crem or "Crembo" says Tracked vehicles are ftl, obsolete, useless etc and wants to phase out all tracked vehicles.
Aka Piranha III armed with machine guns and other light AP equipment are supposed to replace our Leopard tanks. Complete Bullshit imo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-03-2010, 18:03:35
(http://i49.tinypic.com/rjdqfm.jpg)

Quote
A U.S. Marine from Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines gestures during an operation in Marjah, Helmand province February 21, 2010. NATO forces are facing strong resistance eight days into a major offensive in southern Afghanistan as Taliban fighters dig in to fight to the death.

Keep'em pictures coming,  yarrr!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-03-2010, 19:03:57
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/n8066641717464943006-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 01-03-2010, 20:03:20
Scorpion Light tanks during manouver's. I always loved these little beauties, and their variants like the Scimitar. THe Belgian army had Many of them, and they had excellent performance of a Tracked vehicle, and the Maintance ease of a wheeled one. Still, our lame Defense minister De crem or "Crembo" says Tracked vehicles are ftl, obsolete, useless etc and wants to phase out all tracked vehicles.
Aka Piranha III armed with machine guns and other light AP equipment are supposed to replace our Leopard tanks. Complete Bullshit imo

Canada was talking about doing that then we went to afghanistan and BAM Leo 2A6M purchases.
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/501/CAF_Leopard2A6M_Canada_01_Afghanistan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-03-2010, 21:03:02
^^ I heard the Canadian Leopard 2's in A-stan was borrowed from teh Germans.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/OtokarCobra.jpg)
A-stan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-03-2010, 08:03:36
(http://i45.tinypic.com/jkhcgk.jpg)

Quote
Norwegian soldiers save two kids in a firefight against anti-afghan-fighters in Faryab Province. The International Security Assistance Force(ISAF) is a NATO-led, 44-nation military coalition dedicated to helping Afghan authorities provide security and stability and creating the conditions for reconstruction and development. (Photo by ISAF Public Affairs)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 02-03-2010, 13:03:47
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_12297/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~12297~JAS%2039%20D%20med%20LDP)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 02-03-2010, 14:03:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-H26707%2C_Deutsch-franz%C3%B6sischer_Krieg_1870-71%2C_Paris%2C_Belagerung.jpg)
Prussian battery in the near of Paris, 1870
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 02-03-2010, 16:03:42
Yeah, dont think its the best way to test out your new scope. Unless you wanne go home quickly... in prison.
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7961/1267226493713.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-03-2010, 17:03:10
I'm just posting due to the helmet. German border police. Seems like they are or were using these. Didn't know.

(http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-62014-galleryV9-mphe.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-03-2010, 20:03:24
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_12297/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~12297~JAS%2039%20D%20med%20LDP)
Saab gripens


SO real beauties

So true... So true.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/AE19.jpg)
Anatolian Eagle Exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 03-03-2010, 00:03:00
It's past midnight, so I can legally post a new pic.

(http://pici.se/pictures/HHEQRuMPr.jpg)

Gripen and F16 in the same photo.

fap
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-03-2010, 09:03:46
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9443/1267565549784.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-03-2010, 10:03:02
Nice post Zrix, NATO exercise of some short? Loyal Arrow exercise perhaps?

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/ntm0517iu5-1-1.jpg)
Low quality but meh... Hitting it off with the Frenchies :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 03-03-2010, 10:03:20
CF-18 on in intercept mission against a Russian Bear
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9009/31446521.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-03-2010, 13:03:21
i believe those are Danish F-16's

The NATO Tigers hold meeting every year. I was present at the last days

This was the Belgian "Tiger"

(http://static.zoom.nl/1A0E250BD5B5911E4E06AF9F8B16C957-new-belgian-f16-tiger.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 03-03-2010, 18:03:45
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/chile_03_02/c27_22450393.jpg)

Quote
Chilean soldiers patrol the streets to stop looting and keep the order, as a building burns in the background after a major earthquake in Concepcion March 1, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-03-2010, 18:03:01
(http://www.vg.no/uploaded/image/bilderigg/2010/03/02/1267562625669_869.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 03-03-2010, 18:03:27
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8361/speedtrap.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-03-2010, 19:03:22
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8361/speedtrap.jpg)
Drive to fast! DRIVE to FAST! I dare you! I double dare you mothafuckers! DRIVE GODDAM TO FAST!


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Shot_Kal-.jpg)
Isreali Centurion on Display. i love the way it looks and how they kept it in this good condition
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-03-2010, 01:03:49
(http://i50.tinypic.com/15846l2.jpg)
At first I saw this picture I was like... Hu?
I somehow saw resemblance to panther tanks, am I the only one?
(http://www.battletanks.com/images/PzKw_VI_Panther_G-2.jpg)
couldn't find a good resembling picture.. it should have shurtze.

I'ts late so It might be just me...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-03-2010, 10:03:30

He's mine! heheh
(http://i49.tinypic.com/1zx7ipl.jpg)

BOEM!111 headshot!
(http://i48.tinypic.com/ops7yd.jpg)

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A pepper ball fired by riot police officer pops as it hits a protester, center, in the forehead during an-anti government protest outside the parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. (AP)

http://i48.tinypic.com/25k3bf4.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-03-2010, 18:03:05
Now you mention it the Dardo IFV definately has the look of a Panther, at least from that angle.
to continue with the italian BIAS

(http://www.army-technology.com/projects/ariete/images/ariete5.jpg)

C1 Ariete MBT of the italian army, imo one of the finest looking modern main battle tanks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 05-03-2010, 00:03:26
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4329360727_8fc08b6c2d_b.jpg)
This bad ass picture was brought too you by the Norwegian armed forces!


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4307409318_92ca0948de_b.jpg)
Cv90 destroyed by an IED hit, driver didn't survive.  :(

For all of you: Enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/prtmeymaneh/page1/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-03-2010, 10:03:21
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/ILIKETITS.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Kalashnikov.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3222.jpg)

An ongoing exercise called the KIŞ-2010 TATBIKAT. Sorry wont get any personal pics from me this time, not allowed to have cams.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 05-03-2010, 18:03:23
(http://online.wsj.com/media/030410pod06.jpg)

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An Iraqi security personnel member stood guard after voting in Baghdad Thursday. A string of blasts targeting early voters killed at least 17 people ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-03-2010, 10:03:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/FalloftheAlamo.jpg)

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The Fall of the Alamo (1903) by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk, depicts Davy Crockett wielding his rifle as a club against Mexican troops who have breached the walls of the mission.

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The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal point in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission in San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas). All but two of the Texian defenders were killed. Santa Anna's perceived cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians—both Texas settlers and adventurers from the United States—to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the revolution.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-03-2010, 10:03:13
East German "Peoples Police" members march with STG44 rifles through the Eastern Sector of Berlin:
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6310/00119640.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-03-2010, 09:03:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Evstafiev-checnnya-soldier-fire.jpg)

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A Chechen fighter during the battle for Grozny, January 1995.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-03-2010, 14:03:24
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/3257432317ce52e5109db.jpg)
4 pics in one.. Güneş Harekat (Operation Sun) in North Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-03-2010, 12:03:24
lmao. TA0 you know your shit dude :D

Sicario the tank is an M60 Patton like TA0 said.
Desertfox there are many different upgrades, the most obvious ones TA0 already posted so I dont think I need to explain any further :) M60TTS stands for Tank Thermal Sights, it was used by all upgraded M60 Pattons in the US during the early 90's, and the M60T or Sabra Mark III which is a brand new tank with more armor, stronger engine, bigger 120mm armanent and Infrared warning system..

Anyway contribution
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/LolGL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-03-2010, 12:03:10
Lol dude the Beret has a special place in my non existent heart, dont diss :) Its symbolic k? The beret and everything go hand in hand, so you take off the beret and guess what happens? Your pants go missing:

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3Pants.jpg)

But when that beret goes on, you look like a badass mother fvcker!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3OldSchool.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-03-2010, 12:03:28
I know, I know... It was pretty hard to post. It just doesnt seem right. But here.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/komando.jpg)

Thats the last pic ill post, im starting to spam left and right plus I only have 8 mins left on the Internet lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-03-2010, 16:03:52
Turkey seems to be one of those countries where mustaches are mandatory for military personnel

Not really, they're mostly against it.. The guys in the pic are Special Forces or Özel Harekat.. They can do whatever they want, if that means growing a moustache then awesome :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Turkish%20Marines/15.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-03-2010, 20:03:35
(http://i45.tinypic.com/20h7tpx.jpg)

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Art squad members of the Korean People's Army Large Combined Unit 264 perform as North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il watches, according to KCNA news agency, at an undisclosed location in this picture released by KCNA in Pyongyang March 5, 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-03-2010, 17:03:59
Would this count as racism?
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5950/25396382735440521555025.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-03-2010, 17:03:45
I dont get it lol.. The guy looks gay though, not to insult him or anything :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/HaiThare.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 12-03-2010, 20:03:44
puppet Navy fail (http://www.bf-games.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif)
(http://www.abload.de/img/4t70aw9c8x.jpg)
(http://www.abload.de/img/4qqe89eiig.jpg)
Fast attack craft Gepard after the collision with her sistership Frettchen
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-03-2010, 21:03:18
oh now I know why the berets are baby-blue, it's to camouflage the heads against that background. clever  :-\

Tradition, tradition :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Turkish_ISAF_Soldier.jpg)
Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-03-2010, 00:03:14
Wooden attack ships...nice....
Makes me happy I´m not in the Navy...

Anyway, new day, new pic:
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4453/2zg8779.jpg)

Georgian special forces soldier, armed with a G36k, wearing MARPAT BDU. Pic was taken during the Caucasus War in 08.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-03-2010, 18:03:08
Talk about ships.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/TRMeko200.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-03-2010, 18:03:53
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CK3.jpg)

Yeah we like to play hide and seek with our guys..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-03-2010, 19:03:02
(http://www.foreignpolicy.com/files/fp_uploaded_images/100218_00022798.jpg)

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NEAR GROZNY, CHECHNYA Afterward: Lowe remembers well sneaking into Chechnya from Ingushetia to take this haunting photo of war in Russia, huddled in the back of a minibus "full of old Chechen women and their animals." Driving along a road from the capital city of Grozny to the surrounding villages, he came across an abandoned bullet-riddled car. Nearby, this is what remained after bodies had been dragged away. "To me, this is not in itself a picture of violence, but speaks of what violence means," Lowe says. "You can see traces of each action: first the fresh snow, then a body lain down, and the blood seeps into the snow. Then people running around in chaos."

Credit to Megaraptor for finding it: http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=5143.0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-03-2010, 06:03:55
I think this photo sums up Chinese censorship in a nut shell:

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2593/47170957.jpg)

Military reporters taking photographs at a meeting of the National People's Congress
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-03-2010, 19:03:35
^^^ lol.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/graphic1jf3.jpg)
Cyprus
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Natty on 15-03-2010, 22:03:07
dude in MC Hammer pants chillin' in Kurdistan
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/silverbeam/CSM%20Blog/Kurdistan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-03-2010, 00:03:18
(http://www.mil.se/ImageVault/Images/id_12458/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~12458~Under%20dagen%20%C3%B6vas%20fram-%20och%20tillbakaryckning%20under%20fiktiv%20beskjutning.%20Sn%C3%B6n%20g%C3%B6r%20det%20extra%20tungt%20att%20springa.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-03-2010, 13:03:31
Concept art of the new dutch supply ship being made: JSS: Joint suport ship

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7956/81861250.jpg)

A shame the 18000 didn't won!

(http://pbrasil.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/enforcer3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-03-2010, 18:03:24
Im still baffled why Turkey invaded Cyprus  :P

I went there my holiday ages ago, i remember going to Nicosia and going to the border, where i stood with a Greek soldier and looked over the wall: completley deserted, baron, and what looked like to have been quite a bit of fighting that had taken place there.

Bitches had it coming, yo :D

But yeh, Cyprus was hell, both sides killed POW's so its bleh.

@ Invicible, nice concept, how many are the Dutch planning to produce? We too should be getting an LHD  in the next few years and the requirement is somewhere around

- 8 helicopters
- 100 vehicles
- 1000 personnel
- 19 thousand tonnes
- 190m length

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/CakeBarbaros.jpg)
TCG Barbaros (F-245) MEKO 200's and the one in all the way back should be Hellenic Navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-03-2010, 18:03:14
M42 Duster of the German army (westren)

The "Duster" was THE most hated vehicle by the NVA army in Vietnam.

Play FH1 Alpenfestung, and you know why
EDIT=VERDAMNT

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F005977-0012,_Man%C3%B6ver_Heer,_Flak-Panzer_M-42.jpg)

Merci Siben maateke
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-03-2010, 19:03:21
I think you forgot a pic with that discription THeTA0123, so i will do it for you.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F005978-0003%2C_Man%C3%B6ver_Heer%2C_Flak-Panzer_M-42.jpg/607px-Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F005978-0003%2C_Man%C3%B6ver_Heer%2C_Flak-Panzer_M-42.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Admiral Donutz on 16-03-2010, 21:03:50


@ Invicible, nice concept, how many are the Dutch planning to produce? We too should be getting an LHD  in the next few years and the requirement is somewhere around

- 8 helicopters
- 100 vehicles
- 1000 personnel
- 19 thousand tonnes
- 190m length

Only one is being build for the Koninklijke Marine (Royal Navy or Royal Netherlandic Navy*) so far and is to replace the oldest transport/logistics ship,  the Hr. Ms. Zuiderkruis (HMS Southerncross) and is meant to be able to:

- transport heavy equipement (Leopards, Howitzers, 2  chinooks or 6 NH-90's more heli space at the lwoer deck if required, up to 6 chinooks for example )
- Logistic support (heli landings)
- Large storage space (logistics)
- 2 LVCPs
- Room for 300 people (of which a cre of 150)

Size:    204,7 x 30,4 x 8 meters
Weight: 27.800 ton
Speed: 18 knots

Sources:
http://proto5.thinkquest.nl/~lle0555/jss.html
http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/JLOS

* Speaking of which, if we translate the various "royal navies" to inlcude the country name, why not call the British royal navy "Royal British Navy"? xD Plenty of navies call themselfs "Royal navy" in their own language and also use HMS (in their own language) when naming ships. =p
Edit: On the wbesite of the ministery of defence they use a different render:

(http://www.defensie.nl/_system/handlers/ImageResizerHandler.ashx?size=lightbox&image=/media/jss%20vaart%20achter%20bb%20obi_tcm46-113575.jpg&filesize=569%20KB) =/
Source: http://www.defensie.nl/dmo/materieelprojecten/zeestrijdkrachten/verwerving_joint_logistiek_ondersteuningsschip_%28jss%29/

Oh and other ships that are WIP are some OPVs (Ocean Patrol Vessel), which will be of the "Holland klass" (Holland class), they'll be "ocean going patrolships" (corvettes aka "small fregats"):

(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1551/opv1yc8.jpg)
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9856/opv2uj5.jpg)
(http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/838/opv5by5.jpg)
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9112/opv4bv3.jpg)

They's use the names of various provinces (drawing from a source of 7 provinces, theses days we have 12 provinces, for example the former province "holland" was split up in "noord holland" and "zuid holland"):
- P840 Hr. Ms. Holland (Hms Holland)
- P841 Hr. Ms. Zeeland (Hms Sealand)
- P842 Hr. Ms. Friesland (Hms Friesland)
- P843 Hr. Ms. Groningen (Hms Groningen)

Source: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollandklasse_%28OPV%29

Not to be  confused with the zeven provinciën (seven procinces)class, which are fregats from 2002-2005:
http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Zeven_Provinci%C3%ABnklasse_%28fregat%29

Rather funny, you'd expect the seven provinces class ships to carry the names of one of the former seven provinces, but these guys carry the names of former people of importance in the KM. :D

(http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1480/marine2io6.jpg)
(http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/6150/lcf1jx7.jpg)
(http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/6161/lcf2iu9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 16-03-2010, 21:03:29
Now with BBQ on deck?  :D

(http://www.dodgepowerwagonm880.com/beeldmap/VOC%20De%207%20Provincien%20Batavia%20werf%20rebuild%20of%20the%20zeven%20provincien/7%20Provincien%20Michiel%20de%20Ruyter%201665%20klein.jpg)

7 Provinciën, most beautiful Ship-of-the-Line ever built.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 16-03-2010, 22:03:53
I beg to differ:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rjvUI31n4RA/SqbJbZ9OEjI/AAAAAAAAClQ/mWq8NF4dwZk/s400/wasa.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 16-03-2010, 22:03:11
Well seeing how everybody else is posting seaporn...

(http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/images/ssn-virginia-56.jpg)

The Virginia class, Blocks IV and V. These are going to replace the Los Angeles, in similar numbers but much more versatile, cheaper to run, and as quiet as the seawolfs. They only have 4 torpedo tubes to the Seawolfs' eight but also come with 10 VLS tubes as well as lots of sonar (including for minesweeping) and storage and lockout trunks for SEAL teams. Blocks IV and V will have sleeker sails, and plans are in the works for replacing the torpedo tubes with bomb bays for swim out torpedoes of any size. Alternatively, there are tentative plans for replacing the tubes with the supersized tubes of the Seawolf class.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-03-2010, 23:03:17
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5869/4438186678399aabd1c0b.jpg)

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Pfc. Corey J. Bishop, a machine gunner with Weapons Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and an Alexander City, Ala. native, lays down suppressive fire during a company assault exercise at Range 400 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Feb. 28.

Yep, I'm Swedish so yeah, I'm a real sucker for anything related to the ol' FN MAG
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 17-03-2010, 00:03:01
Well seeing how everybody else is posting seaporn...
The Virginia class, Blocks IV and V. These are goping to replace the Los Angeles, in similar numbers but much more versatile, cheaper to run, and as quiet as the seawolfs. They only have 4 torpedo tubes to the Seawolfs' eight but also come with 10 VLS tubes as well as lots of sonar (including for minesweeping) and storage and lockout trunks for SEAL teams. Blocks IV and V will have sleeker sails, and plans are in the works for replacing the torpedo tubes with bomb bays for swim out torpedoes of any size. Alternatively, there are tentative plans for replacing the tubes with the supersized tubes of the Seawolf class.


That's not even close to what a Virginia class looks like. Not even a little close to the concept designs. Also, the USS California was layed down a year ago. Way to keep up with the times, guys. Stop watching the military channel for "current" info.

THIS, is the Virginia Class submarine North Carolina.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/USS_North_Carolina_%28SSN-777%29_commissioning_2.jpg/300px-USS_North_Carolina_%28SSN-777%29_commissioning_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 17-03-2010, 02:03:43
So seeing the thing and meeting with the crew gives you inside knowledge of the future design plans, and the credibility to call GlobalSecurity "secondhand rubbish?" Whats next, FAS MAN is a jingoistic rumor mill?

Stationed within a pistol shot of that ship from the moment it's keel was laid down til the end of this past October. I have seen it in a condition that suggests it is under construction. I have met the crew, I have seen their barracks. Call me a liar again.
(http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss100/SMIDSY_87/Axe.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-03-2010, 08:03:29
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5453/100311f0623l169.jpg)

Quote
U.S. military personnel prepare to board a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during exercise Emerald Warrior 2010 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., March 11, 2010. The training is a U.S. Special Operations Command-sponsored mission rehearsal exercise involving multiservice participants. The exercise is conducted in multiple states and training sites throughout the southeast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-03-2010, 19:03:37
Thanks for the answer Admiral Donutz :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/gfgfh.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/PAFExercise2.jpg)

Operation Bright Star, Egypt 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-03-2010, 22:03:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/4/48/20080830131349!M26-pershing-hongchon-korea.gif)

M26 Pershings in Hongchon, Korea

Pershings faced mainly T-34/85 tanks, wich where no match for the american muscle

But the hot climate proved bad for the pershing its engine, and it was unrealible if not proper maintained
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zurich163 on 17-03-2010, 23:03:51
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/TolipM/RwvXjleNqFI/AAAAAAAAAmU/Ex52r-YP-Fg/s800/monster1.jpg)

(http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/aircraft-pictures/Ekranoplanlarge.jpg)

 The Caspian Sea Monster from the Cold War Era days
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 18-03-2010, 00:03:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Sarikam.jpg/800px-Sarikam.jpg)

Russian trenches in the forests of Sarikamish (Dec 1914 - Jan 1915).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 18-03-2010, 01:03:37
Centurion Mk.3 - the most potent tank to serve in Korea. The Yanks were very impressed by it's combat performance and purchased many for the MDAP.

This Cent of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, carries men of the Royal Australian Regiment across a pontoon bridge spanning the Imjin river, April 1951.

(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/centurion-main-battle-tank-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-03-2010, 09:03:42
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5558/443741257771116be272b.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 18-03-2010, 12:03:03
Hmm, maybe the US army isnt THAT bad after all...
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/epic-fail-discreet-fail.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 18-03-2010, 13:03:13
Thats not fail, thats win ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-03-2010, 18:03:23
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/800px-Bouvet_capsizing_March_18_191.jpg)
Bouvet, the French Battleship in Dardanelles

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/11.jpg)
HMS Irresistible

Today be March 18th, win day to be in Gallipoli.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 18-03-2010, 21:03:48
Finnish White Guard troops and eastkarelian tribe warriors during Viena expedition, 1918.
Also note, the middle horseman at background is finnish poet Ilmari Kianto (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilmari_Kianto)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Heimosotureita.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 19-03-2010, 03:03:46
(http://www.phfactor.net/wp-pics/kursk-1-wp.jpg)

Russian Submarine Kursk

(http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/bomber/b-1b_23.jpg)

B-1B Lancer. Kinda spooky how you cannot see any pilots through the windscreen.

God that's a beautiful plane.  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-03-2010, 04:03:39
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5291/82093025.jpg)

Ethiopian troops during the 2nd Italo-Abyssinian War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 19-03-2010, 06:03:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Khalkhin_Gol_Destroyed_Soviet_plane_1939.jpg)

1939 - Soviet plane destroyed during the battle of Battle of Khalkhin Gol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 19-03-2010, 14:03:24
(http://www.gunpundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/captured-weapons.jpg)

captured weapons by the us in i guess either Afghanistan or Iraq

quite a collection
MG42s, ppsh, k98, no.1 ...

question:
what kind of rifle is in the lower right side, the one with the yellow post-it left of the m79 grenade launcher ?

mosin nagang ? carcano ? cant really tell
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-03-2010, 14:03:16
(http://i41.tinypic.com/28anoll.jpg)

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An Israeli soldier escorts Palestinian Mohannad Hussein al-Natsheh after he was arrested for throwing stones at a building inside the Beit Romano settlement during clashes in the West Bank  city of Hebron on March 18, 2010. Tensions over Israeli announcements of new settlement plans as well as the reopening of a 17th century synagogue in Jerusalem have sparked the worst riots in years but are unlikely to ignite a new intifada, or uprising, as the Palestinian Authority appears determined to preserve calm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-03-2010, 19:03:21
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/C4K3Masaca.jpg)
Supercobra's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-03-2010, 16:03:30
(http://i44.tinypic.com/19nrso.jpg)

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A ceremonial marching Marine from 1st platoon, Company A, Marine Barracks Washington, carries his rifle during the 249th St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 17.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 20-03-2010, 17:03:47
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8170/dsfsdf45656.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-03-2010, 19:03:41
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/1024dn.jpg)
Latest picture of the domestically produced stealth Corvette 'Milgem'. Going through sea trials and should be in service in 2011.

Some more info

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/milgem2.png
Right after the hull was done being built at docks.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/milgem02.jpg
Forward gun ready to be put in a I dunno 'stealthy' silhouette or however you spell it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-03-2010, 00:03:06
Awesome pic of an M19 Duster in Korea

Like the M42 duster would be hated in Vietnam, the M19 was also extremely hated by the korean's.

Unlike the M42 wich dint saw much air targets, M19's did. And they managed to rack up quiet some kills during the Korean war

(http://wigwags.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/m19-dual401.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 21-03-2010, 00:03:50
G'day!

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1097/20100302adf8246638044lo.jpg)
Women in Army, (L-R) Corporal Amanda Wright, Corporal Cindy Veenman and Captain Karin Cann are regulars outside the wire of Multinational Base Tarin Kowt. www.defence.gov.au Hires
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-03-2010, 13:03:40
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/3808/wait4me90.5/0_27983_6902ca59_orig)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-03-2010, 18:03:19
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/zxw5e1.jpg)
Mine Jammers.. Ones with helmets are Conscripts, and well everyone knows the beret people now xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-03-2010, 09:03:53
@Natty do you 'dislike' military men of today or something? hehe. Im just wondering most of your comments have been rather 'weird'. Dont take offense, im just wondering :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/turkishmilitary702ld3.jpg)
Just one of those pics :|

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/mehmetcik-1.jpg
New 5.56 standard rifles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: roberto2 on 22-03-2010, 19:03:13
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/38/101st_Airborne_Division_-_WW2_01.jpg/732px-101st_Airborne_Division_-_WW2_01.jpg)\
airborne holding the nazi flag.
wher i don't know
any body know ?
em you guy's see that guy with a machety
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-03-2010, 20:03:13
Hehe, the guy is über happy xD

Reminds me off the HK416. Related?

Yesh. The Mehmetçik 1 was made after we bought 9000 HK416's off HK.

EDIT:

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Fruitcake.jpg
This wasnt much of a contribution.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-03-2010, 20:03:34
Haha, that's ok, we all enjoy our local Turk :D
ULUDAG
ULUDAG
YOU VERY NICE DRINK
FROM PLAINS OF ANKARA
TO NORTHERN FENCE OF BERINGEN-mijn!!

(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m163_DASC9000067_JPG.jpg)

M163 VADS
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-03-2010, 03:03:51
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd122/Huriyya666child/800px-General_Joffre_decorating_sol.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 23-03-2010, 07:03:45
Over 150 years ago during the Crimean war:

(http://www.allworldwars.com/image/072/Fenton021.jpg)


Lieutenant General Sir George Brown G.C.B. & officers of his Light Division staff Major Hallewell, Colonel Brownrigg, orderly, Colonel Airey, Captain Pearson, Captain Markham, Captain Ponsonby of the British Army

Photo by Roger Fenton 1855

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-03-2010, 11:03:38
there is no such thing as "military men"... it's just boys in costumes with toys.. fooled into a manipulative system that is overpowering for their personalities. I dislike military systems and the primitive mindset of warfare and how easily it gets justified, that's all.  :-\
-no offense-

No offense taken. But in which way do you see me as a boy with a costume and a toy? I mean since you think of all militaries that way it must also include me. My job might not be working for some bank in Istanbul but I take pride in it, I dont do it to be a national hero, I dont do it to shoot guns or people, im not some monster, im just very loyal and choose to serve my state like many people around the world. Yes im 19, Ive made the decision when I was 15. Nobody forced me to sign a paper to join the cadets to become an Officer, nobody forced me to go to war, I did this all voluntarily, as do alot of soldiers. If when the soldiers get to a war zone they lose their mind, well tough luck fvcker you signed up for the Army, its not anybody elses problem but the persons. Anyway enough about my rant to you Greenpeace people lmao

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/MoarCake.jpg)
Another 'victim' of the evil Turkish military with a blue beret in SE Turkey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Agnostic84 on 23-03-2010, 13:03:10
(http://www.joker.si/images/clank/17270_800.jpg)

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A tandem of Slovenian M84's (upgraded version of T-72) spending taxpayers' money.
  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 23-03-2010, 14:03:09
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/get2data.jpg)

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Finnish Rapid Deployment Force/Peacekeeper training
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-03-2010, 19:03:41
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5174/bmpt2fullsize4os.jpg)

A freshly Built BMPT and its crew salute. The russian army plans to aquire quiet some of these vehicle's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-03-2010, 22:03:51
South Vietnamese soldier with a captured Vietminth soldier:

(http://vietphotos.com/photos/large/297-4j4cck2pxngxmqg694dn.jpg)

Well, this one is so small so I will just post it with this pic.

M36B2 Jackson in the First Indochina War.

(http://members.multimania.co.uk/Indochine/photos/t-bisons.jpg)

Still find it funny how much the Jackson actually looks like the Panther from a certain point of view  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 23-03-2010, 22:03:41
(http://www.swissmustangs.ch/mediac/400_0/media/FAS-404~$26~FAS-405.jpg)

Cavalier Mustangs FAS-404 and FAS-405 of the Salvadoran Airforce

the aircraft in the front was shot down by a Honduran Vought F4U-5 Corsair during the 1969 war - the last aerial battle between piston-engined fighter aircraft.

Corsair that shot it down:
http://aces.safarikovi.org/victories/obr1/Corsair.jpg (http://aces.safarikovi.org/victories/obr1/Corsair.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-03-2010, 22:03:06

(http://members.multimania.co.uk/Indochine/photos/t-bisons.jpg)

Still find it funny how much the Jackson actually looks like the Panther from a certain point of view  :P

I mistaked a M10 Achilles with a Panther ingame already. Happens to me especially when they are only slightly silhouetted against the fog. Leaves you with a very angry teammate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-03-2010, 00:03:28
(http://i42.tinypic.com/351vpg9.jpg)

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This image show whatÕs left of what use to be the Queens palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. The palace was left in ruins after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan Dec 24, 1979.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Agnostic84 on 24-03-2010, 10:03:19
(http://www.shrani.si/f/1V/T8/1BieIpqg/2/td10d717657.jpg)

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Slovenian M-55S (modernised T-55).

Edit: Resized.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-03-2010, 18:03:58
Probably the most famous picture from the First Indochina War, FFL legionaire marching with behind him a M24 Chaffee, also named Bison by the French troops in Indochina.

(http://z.about.com/d/asianhistory/1/0/a/0/-/-/FrenchForeignLegionaireVtNamDOD.jpg)

And again a picture so tiny it wont be worth it's own post, no info on this picture but I think it's French paratroopers, because the LMG gunner got a beret.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/French_indochina_1953_12_1.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 24-03-2010, 18:03:36
@Invincible. I respect your decision and I wish you every luck in the world. My older brother who is 39 lives in Holland. He has enlisted in the dutch army now, he has lived there for like 12 years. I don't know where they will send him (he will be a captain, dunno what unit) but I hope not to a place where there is any live action.

sorry for the OT, allthough this is OT forum.. so.... I don't like to not face the reality in discussing important things, so if I cut straight to the point with the psychiatric stuff, that's only because I care, and because that is where it will end in the end, if shit goes wrong...  :-\



And just because I can, I'll ask you one last question:
If the shit hits the fan, would you be telling everyone how war is wrong and be stomped on, or pointing your medic kit at the enemy in a frozen forest?


This question is also a test to see if you are a ganja smoking hippy living on idealism, or a realist who actually lives on planet earth.




And to be somewhat on topic:
(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/amos.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-03-2010, 18:03:53
AMOS mortar!

AKA

Aim Mortar On Scrotum

yes,  it is that accurate

(http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/weapons/bofors.jpg)
An 57MM bofors fires from an ship. The latest MKIII is an extremly accurate AA gun, scoring much higher then expected
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-03-2010, 18:03:00
^^ Badass pic Paasky :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/6gvbmh.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-03-2010, 23:03:05
(http://i44.tinypic.com/9tphch.jpg)

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A soldier sits beside weapons near the parliament in Bangkok March 24, 2010. Thai police and soldiers cordoned off the roads around parliament ahead of a parliamentary session on Wednesday. (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 25-03-2010, 11:03:03
(http://i34.tinypic.com/2ymvg9x.jpg)
Croatian peacekeeping in Afghanistan  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-03-2010, 18:03:44
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/BigCake.jpg)
"Hey Mehmet, get your guys to pose so Tolga can post this shit on FH2!"

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CAKE-1.jpg
Reality at its best.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-03-2010, 18:03:22
French paratroopers, Indochina.

(http://www.well.ac.uk/cfol/fifties%20lecture/nf1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 25-03-2010, 19:03:42
Not so nice..
(http://i43.tinypic.com/10nvnns.jpg)
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Turkish soldiers gather at the site of a NATO helicopter crash on the outskirts of Wardak city in Wardak province on March 23, 2010. A NATO helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan with Turkish soldiers on board, but the military alliance denied that anyone had been killed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-03-2010, 09:03:04
Yesh. Its a Turkish blackhawk, it crashed in A-stan when it was landing at the same time as another Turkish blackhawk, I dont know what happened after that but I believe nobody died.

You can tell its Turkish by its distinctive camo
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/28iraqspan600.jpg

Speaking of blackhawks. I'll contribute today with 3 pics just uploaded on the Net.


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/mg4783.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/mg4784.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/mg4785.jpg)

And as far as I know US sells most in the world, followed by Russia, and then the stronger EU countries like UK France and Germany
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Agnostic84 on 26-03-2010, 11:03:51
More pictures, less discussing please.

And again, not just a random picture of some vehicle but conflicts, pewpew poofpoof.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0ecbf3c3a7

Good appetite. Browse the site for more unedited »snuff«.

Edit:

(http://www.shrani.si/f/B/81/1lU2MhCo/p02d856a80d.jpg)

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Family reunion back in Slovenia (after KFOR operations in Kosovo).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 26-03-2010, 14:03:34
(http://s.wsj.net/media/0326pow16_J_20100325181225.jpg)
Quote
Illegal firearms burned Wednesday in Nairobi as part of a campaign by the Kenyan government to mop-up illicit small arms and light weapons that are at the center of increasing violent crime in Kenya and Africa. In Africa and elsewhere, the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is opaque, amorphous and dynamic and a global enterprise, put at some $1 billion or 10%-20% of the global trade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: roberto2 on 26-03-2010, 15:03:45
(http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/b52-strat/images/bombers_b52_0008.jpg)
nice plane
did they use this ting during WW 2 ? or was it this
(http://www.war-flyer.com/b29schematic.jpg)
please help .  ???
some guy at my school say B-52 but i think b-29
what is it ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 26-03-2010, 19:03:48
RAF "Wokka" Mk.3:

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/wokkamk3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: roberto2 on 26-03-2010, 19:03:10
or CH-47 CHINOOK ;D
(http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/exhibitions/chinook/images/chinook1LG.jpg)
(http://www.enemyforces.net/helicopters/ch47_chinook_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-03-2010, 20:03:08
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/image157.jpg)
Using olive uniforms, why? Cause we can, we just can!1!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/imag0081z.jpg
what a foot patrol looks like
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-03-2010, 10:03:27
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/HISTORY-03.jpg)
Turkish UN 'dedication' hahahaha. Sort of a waste of resources, ive only seen them used only around 2-3 times for UN (Somalia, Bosnia and meh forgot)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-03-2010, 11:03:44
(http://i44.tinypic.com/20qc6k0.jpg)

Quote
Britain's Prince Charles (R) walks with British soldiers at British military Camp Pimon in Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province on March 25, 2010. The Prince arrived in Afghanistan on a surprise visit on March 24, and met with British soldiers serving in the southern Helmand Province.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-03-2010, 13:03:32
What exactly are those?
Modified M113´s with a turret and a machine cannon?
Anyways, OT:
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4430/1079t.jpg)
Yugoslavian soldiers armed with MP40s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-03-2010, 16:03:46
(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_12801/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~12801~HMS%20Helsingborg%20%C3%B6ppnar%20eld%20med%20kanon.)

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HMS Helsingborg opening fire
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 27-03-2010, 18:03:15
Bhudist Monk burns himself in Saigon in protest against the south viatnamese policy.

(http://foodcourtlunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/monk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 28-03-2010, 00:03:24
Croatian soldiers preparing to fire at a Yugoslav tank during the Miljevci plateau incident, 21 June 1992
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Destruction_of_a_tank.jpg)
the AT- weapon something looks like a Faustpatron with optics  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-03-2010, 11:03:44
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/IMG_1943i.jpg)
TuAF CN-235
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 28-03-2010, 12:03:28
What exactly are those?
Modified M113´s with a turret and a machine cannon?

It not as close related family to the M113 as you might expect, It was the main opponent from the M113 too find a new APC for the US army. Nowadays it got a far better turbocharged engine as an M113, A 25 mm Gun + coax, It still is amphibious. (although the turret version tends to tip over cose of the weight of the gun.)

But to stay in the Scandinavian futuristic styled ships:

(http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/skjold/images/Skjold_10.jpg)
Skjold Class Fast Reaction Craft. (Norwegian navy)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 28-03-2010, 12:03:51
(http://www.rannikonpuolustaja.fi/kuvat/ilmapuolustus1.jpg)
Hamina class missile boat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Agnostic84 on 28-03-2010, 13:03:34
(http://www.101airborneww2.com/RDWRS.jpg)
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At Utah Beach on 6 June, 2001, two legendary figures met again for the first time since 1945. Historian Jake Powers was aware this moment was coming, and he was on the spot with his camera when Dick Winters (left), and Ronald 'Sparky' Speirs shared their first moments reunited. Knowing the life and death situations they often faced, we can only marvel at what thoughts and emotions must have surged through them at this meeting. Thanks to Jake for sharing this priceless moment with us.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 28-03-2010, 14:03:19
One more :p


(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_10466/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~10466~Landning%20p%C3%A5%20korvetten%20under%20h%C3%B6g%20fart)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-03-2010, 21:03:59
German killed by the bombardment along the Somme, 1916.

(http://www.reenactor.net/forums/tp-images/Image/ww1_images/trench-death.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 28-03-2010, 22:03:35
(http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/on-line-exhibits/gray/pics/477_overthetop_1020.jpg)

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A Canadian Battalion in a Bayonet Charge on the Somme, [ca. 1918]
Unknown photographer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-03-2010, 22:03:59
(http://www.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/American%20scouting%20party%20under%20fire.jpg)

American troops returning fire on Filipino guerrillas in 1899.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 28-03-2010, 23:03:14
WARNING: This post might be graphic for some people, so if you don't like too see it go back now!!





You sure about that? his hand is larger than the skull. I know they would be smaller w/o the flesh and carnage, but still.. that seems smaller than  normal.. whatever though.

Remember dead body's swallow up after a while. his other hand looks less big.
more odd is the distance between head and body, for a neck it should be too far from his shoulders.
The might did ad a skull later for propaganda reasons, and placed the arm in front of the neck so you don't see it's fake. but moving a limb of a dead person is very hard! it stiffs up so you might need to brake it.

It's not the first picture I have seen with a full visible skull.

for example this one:
(http://www.warhistorian.org/blog1/images/1865-1916-trench-dead.jpg)
I understand in a muddy dirty conditions with rats everywhere a body might rot quicker, but that fast?
Maybe gas helps rotting it faster?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kyPhEiYq2tM/S0EXstPWRGI/AAAAAAAACwQ/BctdfZuKOfM/s400/World+War+I+Great+One+WWI+decomposed+German+soldier+dead+mud+skull.jpg)
This photo however looks more like a body that is rotting, although in a strange way?

edit: After google-ing:


(http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/poppyday/images/prevs/gr0066695_H.jpg)

The corpse of a German soldier killed during the Allies' Somme offensive, face stripped to the bone by rats, lying in a trench near the village of Beaumont Hamel, late 1916.



Rats it is...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 29-03-2010, 00:03:46
Not skeletal North Vietnamese with RPG-2

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4b/Nvarpgteam.jpg)

More NVA. Something about troops marching in formation, always an attention getter...

(http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/enemy/enemy-nva.jpg) (http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/enemy/enemy-nva.jpg)

Edit: That's peculiar, for a moment there only one photo was showing but when I went to the "modify" screen both <img> urls were showing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 29-03-2010, 12:03:47
You take a large stick with a million hooks on it, and just hang them? Cant really see a different way you could do that, unless the picture is turned 90°. And by looking at the flames i am not sure witch one, could have been turned.
It's definately turned 90 degrees.

Is it?
(http://i44.tinypic.com/24bqesn.jpg)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/514jra.jpg)
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A bird flies off a cache of illegal fire arms stacked in preparation to be burnt in Nairobi, March 24, 2010 as part of a campaign by the Kenyan government to mop-up illicit small arms and light weapons that are at the centre of increasing violent crime in Kenya and Africa. In Africa and elsewhere, the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is opaque, amorphous and dynamic and a global enterprise, put at some 1 billion USD, or 10-20% of the global trade, with illicit weapons across Africa coming from virtually every major arms producing country in the world, according to Arms sales and Arms management monitoring programmes in the US and South Africa.
Christmastree Afrikan style
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-03-2010, 16:03:11
(http://www.braniteljski-portal.hr/files/portal/domovinski_rat21.jpg)
A Croatian T-34 during the war in Croatia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-03-2010, 19:03:36
(http://i42.tinypic.com/ine935.jpg)

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Major Colin Morrison from the First Mentoring Task Force, patrols the green zone of Sajawul on his 33rd birthday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 30-03-2010, 00:03:09
Australian SAS in South Vietnam, weapons, from left to right:

M16A1 w/ M203, L2A1 Automatic Rifle w/ XM148, two AR-15s w/ XM148.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/sasrvietnampm8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 30-03-2010, 05:03:28
Autobots vs. Decepticons: Oh no, Nighthawkticon, you're out of gas and can't escape!

(http://s3files.core77.com/blog/images/F-117_stealth_fighter_RIP.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 31-03-2010, 00:03:42
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2975432081_ed608418ab.jpg)

beautiful photo  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-03-2010, 11:03:23
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/f41xt9.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/14.jpg)

Low flying, Aegean. If I had a nickle for everytime TuAF penetrated Greek airspace, I would have gotten 30 nickles since yesterday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 31-03-2010, 23:03:47
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_03_31_10/a13_7203C024.jpg)

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A U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey aircraft takes off from Forward Operating Base Cafferata in Afghanistan March 9, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 31-03-2010, 23:03:43
French Hotchkiss M201 jeep and Armée de l'Air Crotale SAM systems on transporters, the Gulf 1990.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/M201-7650110-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 01-04-2010, 01:04:38
(http://www.ww1westernfront.gov.au/mont-st-quentin/images/e03183.jpg)
An Australian Lewis gun position in Péronne, France, 2 September 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 01-04-2010, 01:04:54
From near the current day, following Russia's fall after the cold war:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SV2T3EOrO8w/S4mmPsSFZLI/AAAAAAAAAjU/__z2911MZ7A/s1600/kuznetsov2.jpg)

Nuclear Submarine K-118 in its final resting place next to an Aircraft Carrier mooring in Russia. I don't know the condition of the reactor and fuel supply.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 01-04-2010, 10:04:52
Some russian subs are still operational, dont know in what condition but they seem ok.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/submarines/1_005.jpg)
(http://media.englishrussia.com/submarines/1_003.jpg)
(http://media.englishrussia.com/submarines/1_007.jpg)

Other, well....

Ukranian coldwar era sub.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/submarine_class/3.jpg)
(http://media.englishrussia.com/submarine_class/2.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/submarine_class/1.jpg)

Yes, it is still in service...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 01-04-2010, 17:04:39
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/af1_07_17/a04_19675373.jpg)
Taliban fighters train with their weapons in an undisclosed location in Afghanistan July 14, 2009. (REUTERS/Stringer) #
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-04-2010, 19:04:20
(http://i43.tinypic.com/hry68x.jpg)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (March 28, 2010) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Clifford Meyers and Fire Controman 2nd Class Kenneth Truex practice drill team maneuvers for an upcoming talent show being held aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64). Carney is assigned to the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina K. Wollman/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-04-2010, 20:04:35
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/zsu-23-4_DFST9209580.jpg)

ZSU-23 destroyed during the Gulf war.

The Iraqi army did not have many of these Self-propelled AA guns, but they had the best performance of all the AAA and SAM systems employed by the iraqi's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-04-2010, 03:04:28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OWoiuhaA_E
Some scenes are a bit odd, but it´s still a good sign to see official videos with firefights to show the public that there´s actually a war going on.
Anyway:
(http://i39.tinypic.com/5y8fht.jpg)
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German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (L) poses with Bundeswehr Military Police and soldiers near the Serbian Orthodox Archangel Cloister during a two-day visit with troops serving in the Balkans on March 30, 2010 in Prizren, Kosovo. Zu Guttenberg is on his first trip to the region since being named defense minister.

Military police anti-riot soldiers (CRC=crowd and riot controll). Pretty cool job, some comrades who were with me in basic training are doing this now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-04-2010, 08:04:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/British_Surrender.jpg)

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British Royal Marines surrender their weapons on the 2nd of April, 1982. Falkland Islands
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-04-2010, 09:04:16
Easter Bonus!

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USMC Art Colonel D.J. Neary, USMCR (ret.) spent 24 years as a Reservist and artist with the United States Marine Corps. The following are selections from the approximately 100 works of art that the artist has in the Marine Corps Art Collection.

(http://www.heritagestudio.com/norway.jpg)
(http://www.heritagestudio.com/korea.jpg)
(http://www.heritagestudio.com/stormpix.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-04-2010, 04:04:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/T-26tankinSpain.jpg)
Republican T-26 in the streets of Madrid.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-04-2010, 11:04:05
(http://i44.tinypic.com/o7kaao.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/f1ihdf.jpg)

(http://i43.tinypic.com/fdhg28.jpg)

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German Bundeswehr army soldiers from the 263rd paratrooper unit of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) take cover as they return fire during a firefight with insurgents during a mine sweeping operation in Chahar Dara on the outskirts of Kunduz in this December 16, 2009 file picture. Three German soldiers were killed and five injured during a firefight in Chahar Dara April 2, 2010, German authorities confirmed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 03-04-2010, 12:04:12
Makin' bacon

(http://media.riemurasia.net/albumit/mmedia/2z/abi/sf1s/54948/normal_702792334.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-04-2010, 15:04:15
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/8.jpg)

BTR-60**** My bad
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-04-2010, 17:04:31
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2hf00b9.jpg)

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Taliban insurgents and civilians stand in front of a destroyed German military vehicle in Isaa Khail village of Char Dara district of the northern Kunduz Province April 3, 2010. Three German soldiers were killed and five others seriously injured in fighting in Kunduz, the German Army Command in Potsdam said on Friday. (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 03-04-2010, 21:04:02
Last I checked, that doesn't happen in dire combat ;)
You'd be surprised (http://pics4.city-data.com/cpicc/cfiles47826.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-04-2010, 12:04:58
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2yx3abs.jpg)

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Taliban insurgents pose in front of a burning German military vehicle in Isaa Khail village of Char Dara district of the northern Kunduz Province April 3, 2010. Three German soldiers were killed and five others seriously injured in fighting in Kunduz, the German Army Command in Potsdam said on Friday. (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 04-04-2010, 17:04:20
(http://media.aftenposten.no/archive/00949/mnyh3hovedbilde2301_949073x.jpg)

proud to be a Norwegian and also a member of HVU ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 05-04-2010, 19:04:27
(http://i029.radikal.ru/0807/f8/4c7634a43c20.jpg)
Berg Karabach  T72
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-04-2010, 22:04:45
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/AzerbaijanMig-292.jpg)

Azerbaijan Air Force Mig-29
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-04-2010, 09:04:22
I agree. Beautiful plane, and its one of the few things that give Azerbaijan the upper hand against Armenia.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Sirnak23rdBorderPatrol.jpg)
A pic I took a while after Operation Sun (You can wiki it haah). Im expecting Turkish military incursion into N Iraq, as far as I know last night a 100 vehicle convoy moved to the Iraq border at Hakkari.

EDIT: Forgot to say where the pic is. Its at the 23rd border station in Şırnak.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-04-2010, 11:04:40
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9682/10246578.jpg)
Quote
Nairobi/Mogadishu - Dutch marines freed a German container ship that had been seized by pirates off the Somali coast, a spokesman for the European Union's anti-piracy Atalanta naval taskforce said.
The MS Taipan was steaming from Mombasa, Kenya, to Djibouti when the pirates attacked around 500 nautical miles east of the Somali coast, the spokesman said.
The Taipan crew made radio contact with the EU task force. When it became clear that the ship would not be able to escape the pirates, the crew was instructed to shut down the engines to make the vessel unmanoeuvrable. Crew members then took shelter in a saferoom, and warships patrolling the Gulf of Aden were alerted to the Taipan's plight.
The Dutch frigate Tromp Lynx was the first to arrive. After a failed attempt to negotiate with the pirates, task force commanders ordered the Taipan retaken by force, and the Dutch crew boarded.
A firefight erupted, and one Dutch marine was wounded, according to the Defence Ministry in The Hague. Ten pirates were captured, and the 15-member Taipan crew was unharmed.

Hr.Ms.Tromp takes part of EU-Operation Atlanta, In total there are now 143 pirates been disarmed by European vessels. 73 of those where done by the crew and boarding teams of the Hr.Ms.Tromp.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 06-04-2010, 12:04:40
(http://www.militarium.eu/Upload/Pictures/32386IMG_1359.JPG)
Some badass croats going to teach those bad guys a lesson  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-04-2010, 13:04:19
(http://img12.abload.de/img/dsc_3572_2custom_tcm469kk4.jpg)
The bridge of the pirated vessel after the Lynx open fire.
Must have been pretty windy when the crew continued the voyage.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-04-2010, 19:04:56
Ye, the PKM just looks dam sexy. It just shouts= FIRE me!   FIRE ME!

(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1157/00002861290140qo.jpg)

2 unknown rambo's, someplace, sometime
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-04-2010, 19:04:16
I gotta agree. The Bixi (slang for PKM) is a badass :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeSights.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-04-2010, 20:04:02
(http://94.100.114.74/918800001-918850000/918828701-918828800/918828747_5_XF1I.jpeg)
I prefer the MAG 2000. ;D (ok I admit it, we don have PKM's :( )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 06-04-2010, 21:04:12
still doesnt beat the most awsome MG ever made:

MG3!
(http://www.whq-forum.de/cms/uploads/pics/mg3_12.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSKSsjpkZ3c&feature=fvsr

notice at 0:55

(we have rambo in norway too ;D)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-04-2010, 22:04:32
How about we add the MG42, witch is a very cool MG, to an even cooler MG, the FG42. How would you like that?
(http://www.museum.nps.gov/SPAR/full/0909-JPG633536159052031329.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-04-2010, 22:04:20
Its not an issue on which is cooler. Its a thing of loyalty :D And im with good ol' Bixi

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Part7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-04-2010, 22:04:14
MG 42 beat gay MG3  :P
Gay MG3 would most definitely beat a MG42.
i would love to see the MG42 compete vs modern MG's though

i think only the FN MAG, MG3 and PKM would be a worthy competitor


I somehow think the mg42 would win....

Also, as for the m60, there would be no quarrel between hat and the mg42.  The m60 has a slow rate of fires and is notoriously unreliable....
In many ways exept the ease of mounting them on Armoured fighting vehicle's. In this, tbh, the FN MAG and PKM would win

And the M60? HA!
Their is a reason the US adopted the FN MAG

if a FN MAG and a M60 fired 50 000 rounds, the FN MAG would have a MRBS (MRBS, jams that can be cleared within minutes) Around 3000 rounds fired. THe M60= only 800
MRBF, such as a part breaking happend between 7000 rounds fired for the MAG. The M60 at 1670 Rounds!

The minimum desired was 850 MRBS and  2700 MRBF. The FN MAG outperformed that requirment triple.
I know a now retired Belgian army machine gunner. And he got his hands on many machine guns. He once said to me= If i would be dropped right now in hostile territory, and i could choose one Machine gun, i would probaly picked a FN MAG 58,MG3 or a PKM.
When i asked him about the MG42, he replied =Do you have one?can i have it? He then told his experience of the MG42. he LOVED the MG. And he is currently on a mission to legally aquire one.


AND CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME WTF THIS IS?PORTABLE RAILGUN?

(http://www.armees.com/IMG/jpg/papop.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 06-04-2010, 23:04:45
But nothing can beat the mighty serbian M53 Sarac (The sprayer)!!
(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9550/b800sm8.jpg)
It's said that some MG42 bluprints dissapeared and iteligence reported that they were located in Yugoslavia.
Nasty stuff, ey?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-04-2010, 23:04:59
FN MAG is an awesome weapon! It fires like dream, Its not to heavy, You wont destroy your back when doing a patrol. I definitely choice it above the FN Minimi, maybe becose im Ol'dschool as it comes to weapons.

And they fit perfectly in your trunk! ;D
(http://94.100.122.184/773850001-773900000/773889701-773889800/773889710_5_iA25.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-04-2010, 08:04:20
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/07/in_pictures_falklands_conflict/img/12.jpg)

    
Quote
On 8 June five Argentine planes hit two British supply ships, Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram, in Fitzroy. Around 200 men, many of them Welsh Guards, were killed or injured as the Argentine bombs ignited the huge amount of explosives the ship was carrying.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-04-2010, 17:04:34
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Bananacake.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Caaaaake-1.jpg)

Hardy-har-har
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 07-04-2010, 20:04:38
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/kyrgyz_04_07/k01_22915803.jpg)

Caption: Riot police are attacked by anti-government protesters in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 7, 2010. (REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov)

Link: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/crisis_in_kyrgyzstan.html

Thanks for the link to boston.com Corvax.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-04-2010, 10:04:51
(http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4151/bundeswehrearly7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-04-2010, 12:04:38
no offence but why do you always post bullshit in this threat? do it somewhere ells and try to keep this one clean.
I only posted one bullshit photo! And that was the Wehrmacht AT-AT on the other picture of the day!And everyone loved it. Oh and maybe the Photo'shopped Ratte but dam it was photo'shopped so dam well, it was like the Ratte was on that day present

To contribute i just found this and i must say, I once had one of these flying over my head at 10 meter range. It gives awesome a new definition

(http://codinghorror.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a85dcdae970b0120a86d68a2970b-pi)

Not sure bout the date/location
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-04-2010, 14:04:51
Yes, i did some reading on it and you are correct, altough to soldiers on Okinawa it was known as the T3 with T120 scope.

Also it was even used in the beginning of the Vietnam conflict, but quickly fased out.

A nicer picture, with battery pack.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/M3_Sniperscope.jpg/800px-M3_Sniperscope.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-04-2010, 17:04:19
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/CakeHi-1.jpg)
Peek a boo mother fvcker!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-04-2010, 18:04:57
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/7825/267011.jpg)
United states Army got a new camouflage, well actually its pretty old.. As old as airsoft...
Multicam.

 I wonder how it will look next too the British new uniforms, witch is based on multicam.

For those who don't know it yet:

(http://www.centurychina.com/plaboard/uploads/camo2_1546793c.jpg)
The new British Camouflage pattern.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-04-2010, 19:04:08
I hate camouflage.

+1 Thank you :D

Whole militaries have become fashion centers with all these different camouflages.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Cake-5.jpg)
New camo from TSK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-04-2010, 21:04:10
Here comes a long story but I thought it fitted better here then creating a new thread...

(http://www.dn.se/polopoly_fs/1.1071420.1270050667!image/88793637.jpg_gen/derivatives/article-landscape/88793637.jpg)

The man to the right closest to the camera, is Sean Flynn. The son of famous actor Erroll Flynn. The place is South Vietnam and the year is 1968

A few years ago he tried to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a famous actor but got tired of it and then began as a freelancing journalist in Vietnam when America started getting more and more involved in the conflict

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/ba/Sonofcaptainblood1.jpg)

(http://www.dn.se/polopoly_fs/1.1071429.1270052927!images/667109477.jpg)

He quickly made a name for himself as a fearless journalist but also for his aggressive drinking and drug abuse

The picture above is a picture of Erroll Flynn in the Hollywood epic "Captain Blood" and the picture above that's the sequel with Sean in the lead.

(http://www.dn.se/polopoly_fs/1.1071425.1270051831!images/3528878492.jpg)

During a trip to Cambodia for a story they got stopped by guerrilla soldiers on a road.

What happened after that have always been a mystery, there has been many speculations regarding what happened that night. Seans mother Lili Damita spent huge amounts of money trying to find his remains without any success.

Now, 40 years later the mystery resolves. Some British folks have found the remains in Cambodia and witnesses who remember a tall blond man being shot in the 1970's by the guerrillas

Seans 53 year old sister is still waiting for the analysis from Hawaii to confirm that it is Seans remains they found in Cambodia, but judging from the witnesses and the time and the place, it's Sean.


To end this little story I'll end it with a beautiful tune from The Clash called just that: Sean Flynn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSWUKOPTt2g

(http://www.pythiapress.com/letters/images/war14.jpg)

Photo taken 2 hours before the disappearance


Some people also say that Sean Flynn was the inspiration for Dennis Hopper's character in Apocalypyse Now. Some say Tim Page was the inspiration but anyhow, here's a clip of Dennis doing his thing in the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TAixFYnDh4


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-04-2010, 01:04:39
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/VanGuld2/15.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 09-04-2010, 03:04:06
(http://usuarios.multimania.es/mrvalverde/FRR138.JPG)

Spanish Civil war - Heinkel he.51
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-04-2010, 08:04:31
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/VanGuld2/15.png)

Bring it on Commie bastard!
"More flying less Talking Capital swine!"

(http://www.enemyforces.net/aircraft/an124_3.jpg)

A rather unusual but intresting photo.

2 USAAF B-52's and unknown plane sits next to 2 Tu 95 bombers and a AN 124 ruslan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-04-2010, 09:04:08
(http://)

Bring it on Commie bastard!
"More flying less Talking Capital swine!"

(http://www.enemyforces.net/aircraft/an124_3.jpg)

A rather unusual but intresting photo.

2 USAAF B-52's and unknown plane sits next to 2 Tu 95 bombers and a AN 124 ruslan

The other is a KC-10A Extender. :)
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/397/typhoonseverodvinskbeac.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 09-04-2010, 19:04:06
(http://s.wsj.net/media/0409pow13_J_20100408195742.jpg)

Quote
A U.S. Marine guarded an Afghan detainee at the entrance of a bunker at a U.S. base in Marjah, Afghanistan, Tuesday. A single Afghan man was arrested by Marines near the site where a roadside bomb blew up early that morning. The man had a false Pakistan passport, two different Afghan identification cards, some wires wrapped on a few batteries, an old rifle and pamphlets of Taliban activities in Marjah.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 11-04-2010, 10:04:27
(http://www.explorateur.ch/explo/photos%20swiss%20sniper%20tireur%20d%20elite%20armee%20suisse%20scharfschuetze%20fass%2090%20tiflu%20zf_files/add013.jpg)
Quote
Swiss sniper.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-04-2010, 12:04:17
Post your snipers!!
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7933/1266946786362.jpg)



@zeg: i would feel so uncomfortable if i was that guy, it is very likely a 200 meter drop in front of him and earth isn't the best support on an edge like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-04-2010, 13:04:50
Sniper pix?
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2480_6971_03032008_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 12-04-2010, 13:04:49
Sniper pix huah!

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7002/5891626155904i.jpg

Get yourself some western equipment Tolga :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-04-2010, 13:04:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/M102_howitzers_during_Operation_Urgent_Fury.jpg/1000px-M102_howitzers_during_Operation_Urgent_Fury.jpg)

M102 Howitzers firing during operation Urgent fury



Probaly against snipers  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-04-2010, 13:04:11
Sniper killers :(

@ Invincible
You wanted Western equipment lol
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Hallo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 12-04-2010, 14:04:15
Sniper killers :(

@ Invincible
You wanted Western equipment lol
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Hallo.jpg)


hell yeah! thats more like it mate!

Moooooooaaaar!
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1412/5906770556uifa.jpg)
 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-04-2010, 14:04:04
Heh. Not much of a sniper :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/CakeB.jpg)
Probably the newest weapon we we have, the Mehmetçik 1. Im probably the only TSK guy with a pic of it :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 12-04-2010, 14:04:43
(http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/joukot/pohmsle/sniper%2001%20web_w530.JPG)

(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/543/finnish_sniper.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 12-04-2010, 16:04:58
(http://www.morh.hr/images/phocagallery/zrakoplovstvo/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_mig_6_21112008v.jpg)
Our mighty Croatian Airforce!!
(Pls don't fall of your chair laughing  ;) )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-04-2010, 17:04:57
(http://i40.tinypic.com/mvpzz5.jpg)

Quote
Iraqi special police officers demonstrate their skills during a graduation ceremony, at a police academy in Najaf, 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, April 10, 2009. Some 600 police officers graduated after two months of training.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 12-04-2010, 17:04:33
Mig 21 are cute planes  :-*
(http://www.mig-21-online.de/Gallerie/Flugzeuge/pictures/438_2.jpg)
JG7 of the NVA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 12-04-2010, 17:04:59
Yeah they are but they're also obsolete and still in active service in my country (Croatia).
I sincirely hope we get those sexy Grippens  8)
(http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/data/520/Grippen.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 12-04-2010, 18:04:34
"TF.141 call in a supply drop and prepare to ambush the OpFor forces, somewhere in Afghanistan"  ;)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/qwsaetas13.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 12-04-2010, 19:04:32
Thats a nice load of weapons!

modern Russian armored trains.
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/38/79b1e205bc.jpg)
(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1543/chechnyatrain.jpg)
http://www.kuda1610.com/?p=6355
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-04-2010, 21:04:04
Открыть огонь!

(http://www.army-technology.com/projects/tunguska/images/tunguska9.jpg)

Modern Russian M1 Tungska opens fire with his 30MM cannons
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 12-04-2010, 21:04:19
ItPsv 90 "Marksman"
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/forum_pic/finland/T-55_Marksman_Finnish_army_Finland_001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 12-04-2010, 22:04:46
BMPT








wait for it...





















waaaaait!


















PREPARE!


































UNLEASH THE FURY!!!!!!
(http://btvt.narod.ru/5/bmpt/bmpt20.jpg)
(http://btvt.narod.ru/5/bmpt/bmpt22.jpg)
(http://btvt.narod.ru/5/bmpt/bmpt15.jpg)

Armament:

- two 30 mm 2A42 dual-feed cannon with a cyclic rate of fire of up to 600 rds/min

 The cannon can fire a wide range of ammunition types including: High Explosive - Tracer (HE-T), Armour-piercing discarding sabot (APDS), High Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) and Armor-Piercing - Tracer (AP-T).

- four launchers for the Ataka-T anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) which can fire various types of warhead,

These include a tandem HEAT warhead to defeat targets fitted with explosive reactive armour.

- two AGS-17D 30 mm grenade launchers

- one 7.62mm machine gun


if there is going to be a zombie apocolypze: IM BUYING ONE OF THESE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-04-2010, 22:04:12
:OOOOOOOO

Brining the big guns?!1!


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Peekaboocake.jpg)

And for the Croatian lad
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/1258380281-2.jpg
<3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 12-04-2010, 22:04:03
:OOOOOOOO

Brining the big guns?!1!


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Peekaboocake.jpg)



is that a quad 50. i see?

that thing couldnt even penetrate your mother  ;)

tin can with a peashooter ;D

now this is how the big boys play:

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1084/152x2ft0.jpg)

MOAR:

(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/tos1.jpg)

EVEN MOAR:

(http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/aerodynamics/ground-effect/lun01.jpg)

wait whaaat?

(http://englishrussia.com/images/flying_fortress/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-04-2010, 22:04:30
All of you missed the real weapon...


BERET anyone? <3

Plus you can sugar coat an AA anyway you want, still an old AA.

Not enough to defeat something like
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/aetn0038.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 12-04-2010, 23:04:22

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/aetn0038.jpg)

+

s-400 "triumph"
(http://steeljawscribe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/s-400_launch.jpg)

+

Buk m2

(http://www.baoquangninh.com.vn/images_upload/small_42617.jpg)


=

1000000000000 dollars wasted ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 13-04-2010, 00:04:57

is that a quad 50. i see?

that thing couldnt even penetrate your mother  ;)

tin can with a peashooter ;D

now this is how the big boys play:

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1084/152x2ft0.jpg)



meh


















THIS IS FOAR MENS

(http://www.strangemilitary.com/images/content/144876.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: UB3R_SN1P3R on 13-04-2010, 02:04:18
pssh, can't touch this

(http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/little-david-1.jpg)

36-inch (914mm) little David mortar
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 13-04-2010, 02:04:03
(http://www.friends-partners.org/partners/mwade/graphics/p/parisgn2.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 13-04-2010, 04:04:04
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/abramsv/SI17YChfLlI/AAAAAAAAXqI/J6O9xRS5O5M/s640/wetrdfgdfgdfsdf.jpg)

Why Tolga's people gotta beat us at everything.  :-[
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 13-04-2010, 10:04:37
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii292/cabatli_53/image-3F16_4BBF96BE.jpg)
Turkey's Otokar has unveiled a new 6x6 wheeled armoured vehicle

Looks Like a nice vehicle!
Hope they send one to you Tolga, way better then some shitty Landrovers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 13-04-2010, 15:04:35
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4876/koreanorth135128500x380.jpg)

Quote
North Korean soldiers joke around while guarding the banks of the Yalu River near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 13-04-2010, 15:04:37
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/501/Type_99_1.jpg)
To have an army like that...

@Gen. T.: Haha where did you find that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-04-2010, 16:04:32
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/6517/hull3jc3.jpg)

Quote
Some state of the art superior British tank on a bad day in Iraq after being team killed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-04-2010, 19:04:15
Looks Like a nice vehicle!
Hope they send one to you Tolga, way better then some shitty Landrovers.

/agree :D

The Landrovers are fucking screaming 'rape us, were wide open!' haha

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Moarcake-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 13-04-2010, 19:04:05
(http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/111/111154/11115471/jpg/active/900x516.jpg)
This photo could be really wrong if you didn't read the caption:
Quote
Snowball fight: An Afghan policeman attacks the Norwegian soldier with a snowball! At 2500 meters height, soldiers were able to find some snow, and despite age and nationality, some things are never too old. Photo: Lars Magne Hovtun / Norwegian Armed Forces

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 14-04-2010, 16:04:28
(http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-77464-galleryV9-nkbo.jpg)

A-stan insurgent got new secret super weapons
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-04-2010, 17:04:18
To make up for my mistake, this is an US tank taken out by a roadside bomb.
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9177/abrams20182ce7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-04-2010, 18:04:07
(http://i39.tinypic.com/23tlah5.jpg)

Quote
South Korean soldiers stand guard at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, north of Seoul April 14, 2010, while a group of media people visit during a media tour organised by the U.S. Forces Korea. (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-04-2010, 19:04:22
South/North Korea border = WIN.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakecakecake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 14-04-2010, 19:04:24
(http://studiesirishreview.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/barricades_in_spanish_civil_war.jpg)
I just loled when I saw that  ;D

Oh yeah, the pic is from the Spanish Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 14-04-2010, 23:04:09
To make up for my mistake, this is an US tank taken out by a roadside bomb.
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9177/abrams20182ce7.jpg)
Im afraid you made one more mistake. - This is the famous "Cojone Eh" M1 Abrams disabled during Thunder Run and later destroyed by the USAF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 15-04-2010, 00:04:28
(http://therogersinhaiti.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/national-geographic.jpg)

Not really a war zone, but this illustrates the difference between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. There are pretty much no trees whatsoever left in Haiti, all of them having been burnt for charcoal, and the ensuing degradation of the terrain has also been similarly impressive.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 15-04-2010, 00:04:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/Stahlhelm1.jpg)
Austro–Hungarian soldiers throw granates, left German steel helmet, right Austrian-Hungary
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 15-04-2010, 03:04:26
Nice photo Doc.

(http://usuarios.multimania.es/mrvalverde/HE-70X.JPG)

A formation of Heinkel He.70's of the Condor Legion in Spain.

Originally designed as a transport plane for Lufthansa, it was significantly faster than nearly all fighters at the time of its production in 1932, It even set 8 speed over distance records.
It has been said that the He 70 was an inspiration or influence for the Supermarine Spitfire's elliptical wings
and was also sent to Japan for inspection and inspired the development of the Aichi D3A Val light bomber
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-04-2010, 10:04:56
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8532/abs1zj9.jpg)
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3690/abt1so7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-04-2010, 11:04:34
No i do not, but you see destroyed soviet stuff all the time, do you get off on stuff like that? People died in those just like in this. For me there is no difference, just the annoyance of the complete lack of pictures of destroyed allied stuff.

At least in the WW2 picture of the day tread you see both allied and axis tanks that where taken out, here it seems that allied has some huge bias and can not be shown in a weak position.

And at least i post pictures of actual war and there results, like it says in the rules of the tread.

EDIT: A second picture, for those who don't want to see pictures of our side losing.
(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9463/iraqitankr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-04-2010, 12:04:26
(http://static.guim.co.uk/Guardian/world/gallery/2007/may/21/iraq/GD3418337-9760.jpg)

Destroyed M2 Bradley in Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 15-04-2010, 19:04:25
(http://94.100.114.23/922650001-922700000/922658801-922658900/922658867_6_kfUx.jpeg)

Hell with it I just post it,
I  got accepted today for a photography study next year, Witch I am extremely happy about!
So I'm leaving the army for the next 3 years.
This is one of the photos I used for my presentation.
It is army related, So I thought I just post it here.

One of the forum members here, DanaragM1 helped me out with the editing work. Thanks mate, much appreciated!

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-04-2010, 19:04:14
Leaving the Army? nooooooo! :D

Nah im kiddin, grats lad.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/turkishsoldierspatrolle.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-04-2010, 13:04:01
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/456/89698930.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-04-2010, 15:04:04
Knocked out Abrams tank. Same tank on 2 different times.
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4557/abramspenetratednk5.jpg)
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2810/30337260.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 17-04-2010, 17:04:20
Military exercise in southern Sweden.

(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_13167/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~13167~SK%C3%96VDE%2020100417%20Delar%20av%20bataljonen%20har%20kontroll%20%C3%B6ver%20en%20del%20av%20garnisonsomr%C3%A5det.)

(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_13169/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~13169~SK%C3%96VDE%2020100417%20%C3%96vning%20utanf%C3%B6r%20F%C3%B6rsvarsmaktens%20omr%C3%A5de%20inneb%C3%A4r%20ocks%C3%A5%20f%C3%B6rflyttningar%20p%C3%A5%20vanliga%20trafikleder,%20vilka%20planeras%20f%C3%B6r%20att%20kunna%20genomf%C3%B6ras%20p%C3%A5%20s%C3%A5%20s%C3%A4kert%20s%C3%A4tt%20som%20m%C3%B6jligt.)

(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_13171/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~13171~SK%C3%96VDE%2020100417%20N%C3%A5gra%20har%20skadats,%20fienden%20forts%C3%A4tter%20att%20skjuta,%20nu%20pr%C3%B6vas%20det%20om%20kunskaperna%20sitter%20%C3%A4ven%20n%C3%A4r%20situationen%20blir%20stressigare.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-04-2010, 20:04:36
Ah god. Love those Leopard 2's :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSC_0044.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-04-2010, 10:04:05
Hehe, we both fail, Zrix ;)
Anyway, that should work:

(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/818/026cc578.jpg)
For description see my post above.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-04-2010, 17:04:47
(http://tietokannat.mil.fi/maanvyory09/maavoimat/include/thumbnail.php?id=670&width=640)

Finland doing their thing, I mainly chose to post this picture since the area in this picture reminds me so much of where I live


EDIT: As in the other POTD thread, I blame my lack of absence for posting more then one picture but this picture was just too interesting...

(http://i43.tinypic.com/1zol3j9.jpg)

Quote
A soldier from the U.S. Army's 2nd Platoon, Alpha Troop, 2-1 Infantry Battalion, 5/2 Striker Brigade Combat Team questions an Afghan man about a SIM card he found hidden during an operation in the Arghandab River Valley in Kandahar Province April 16, 2010. (Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-04-2010, 18:04:15
Btw, Tolga, do you wear any body armour during your operations?

Nope, never. Only time we wear body armor is during exercises.

And the uniform is standard woodland :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake222.jpg)
^ Basically what we look like during Operations, only a light vest.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 18-04-2010, 20:04:55
(http://www.axishistory.com/fileadmin/user_upload/s/stuka-spain.jpg)
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Junkers Ju 87 Stuka during the Spanish Civil War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Gl@mRock on 18-04-2010, 23:04:08
(http://www.swissmartial.ch/Samurai_with_weapons.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-04-2010, 11:04:12
(http://i42.tinypic.com/nleb08.jpg)

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Demonstrators protect themselves with shields they seized from the city's public order force during bloody clashes which broke out over the demolition of a cemetery outside the Jakarta international container port on April 14, 2010. Bloody clashes broke out in Indonesia's capital between scores of demonstrators and security forces over the demolition of a cemetery, witnesses and officials said. (AFP / ***** Images)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 19-04-2010, 18:04:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/12inchRailwayHowitzerHildaYpres7November1917.jpeg)

'Hilda', a 12 inch Mk I Howitzer on Railway Hill, in the Ypres sector. 'Hilda' was accustomed to taking up different positions on the railway line and firing on special targets in the enemy territory.
Belgium, Ypres 1917

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/12inchRailwayHowitzerShell444SiegeBatteryAndKitten19July1918.jpg)

Showing that not just German soldiers can pose with kittens, this officer of 444 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA), smokes a pipe as he supervises the kitten balancing on a 12 inch gun shell near Arras.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-04-2010, 19:04:42
TN frigate TCG Gelibolu pwning pirates the other day.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/voybns.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-04-2010, 20:04:51
(http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8369/d2185oo4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 20-04-2010, 02:04:01
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3304110243_d589afd3c9.jpg)

There's a picture of Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-04-2010, 11:04:45
Dessert? more like stuck in de mud :)
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6462/800pxdestroyedm1dmsd040.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 20-04-2010, 12:04:57
http://amazing-nature.blogspot.com/search/label/Afghanistan
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1113/678294308_590d175f60_o.jpg)
Afganisthan.

Oh and that pic of the destroyed Abrams. Its from Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-04-2010, 18:04:41
Well, no idea about the Finnish vests, but the American crotch covers are made to stop shrapnel.
(http://newsblaze.com/pix/2007/0129/pix/Brandon-Dockery.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-04-2010, 18:04:03
Crotch covers you say?
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/C4K3Bora.jpg tallalalalal.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Touchmytalala.jpg)
SVD that ass <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 20-04-2010, 19:04:32
advertising of Michelin tyres, 1917  :D

(http://www.greatwar.nl/kleur/fr-michelin.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-04-2010, 19:04:44
(http://www.netherlands-australia2006.com/geschiedenis/au/gfx/beeld/097.jpg)

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KNIL and the Military Air Force Division servicemen from camp
St. Ives, July 1945. The men have camouflaged their faces to carry out a night patrol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-04-2010, 05:04:34
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_06_03/afghanistan5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-04-2010, 15:04:06
I think this IDF tank missed the turn at the top of the mountain, started rolling down and hit the road below. Must have been quite a impact if you look at the cracks in the road.
(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/9366/200608merkavadestroyedb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-04-2010, 18:04:29
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_06_03/afghanistan5.jpg)

Wow. Im amazed by that pic lmao

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/311rqj7.jpg)
Chest beating, flag waving nationalist bullshit :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 22-04-2010, 00:04:14
Full series:
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl7.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl6.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl5.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl4.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl3.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl2.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x249/lancero444/maio/nl1.jpg)

Think he smashed his optics there. :)

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A US Marine from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit dodges bullets after Taliban fighters opened fire near Garmser in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2008. The Marine was not injured.
Allot of awesome photos from the same series:




http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?135152-24th-Marine-Expeditionary-Unit-in-Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-04-2010, 03:04:43
German film crew records the action.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-1983-0323-501%2C_Kriegskinematograph_im_Sch%C3%BCtzengraben.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-04-2010, 04:04:58
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3165842685_3c82ce2b43_o.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-04-2010, 13:04:28
I have no idea what happend to this tank, or why they cut of his barrel but left the .50 on it, but it looks pretty dead to me.
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1716/26601685.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-04-2010, 14:04:05
No, i am planning on starting to show some destroyed bradly's and LAV's soon.

Also, in the rules of this tread:

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Post your interesting / amusing / remarkable war photographs in this thread.
All wars are allowed to be posted except for World War Two related pictures.

So 2/3 of the pictures in this tread aren't even sepose to be here. Some training exercise (like all those plane pictures a while back) are not allowed here. only war/combat photographs.

EDIT: Extra picture so this post does not go to waste:
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/1832/abrams24201qv5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-04-2010, 17:04:58
(http://www.1ofthefew.com/Mcdonnell/Destroyed%20LAV.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 22-04-2010, 18:04:27
When a Bushmaster of ours was disabled we trow incendiary grenades in them, It didn't had enough effect so  Apache's finished the job. So yeah they do blow there own stuff up.

(http://www.abload.de/img/dscn2576bc1q.jpg)
Interesting picture for comparisation: Leopard 2 and Panzer IV
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-04-2010, 19:04:03
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/2mwdypu.jpg)
TCG Gelibolu is on a roll, capturing its second group of pirates this week.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 23-04-2010, 00:04:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Pz-IVG-latrun-2.jpg/800px-Pz-IVG-latrun-2.jpg)

Syrian Panzer IV.  I was pleased to find that the mk IV had a long post-war service record.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 23-04-2010, 00:04:55
I'm gona make a threat for beute panzers/ and pre-war used armor
(http://i26.tinypic.com/35alvuh.jpg)
Syrian Jagdpanzer

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-04-2010, 00:04:39
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4952/102006764.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-04-2010, 14:04:22
What happens when an RPG 7 hits the side of a bradley.
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9726/74546244.jpg)
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7900/xxxoi.jpg)
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8787/xxxxfv.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-04-2010, 16:04:59
Here are the non resized pictures.
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3239/2737483.jpg
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9598/2737485.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3561/2737487.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/450/2737489.jpg

I don't know WaW]hOMEr_jAy if anyone got seriously hurt. The spall liner did get breached if you look carefully, and you can see clear shrapnel hits in the interior. Also i THINK that what you see is the Left (breached) and Right side (damaged) of the passenger compartment. So the passengers in between would probably be full off shrapnel. Dousn't mean they are dead tough, there own kevlar and helmet (if they were wearing that) probably would have stopped a lot of it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-04-2010, 07:04:42
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/908/60494801.jpg)

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Section Commander Corporal Joe Danyluk of NSW (right) and Private Dick Bligh of Qld,of B Company 8RAR, ‘take five’ before beginning their search of a Viet Cong bunker system in the Long Hai mountains during Operation Hamersley. In February 1970, 8RAR together with other 1ATF units fought Viet Cong soldiers entrenched in the mountains. The area was pounded by air strikes, naval bombardments from HMAS Vendetta and artillery fire, killing an unknown number of enemy troops. The Australians sustained very heavy casualties during the operation, eleven were killed and 59 wounded, among them many mine victims.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-04-2010, 17:04:14
I do not know for sure if this is training or demonstration or not, still, its a cool and interesting picture.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/141/1271923030931.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-04-2010, 21:04:29
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/67/GermanInfantry1914.jpg/800px-GermanInfantry1914.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-04-2010, 22:04:41
^^ Repost? Im not sure, just asking :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/OpSun.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 24-04-2010, 23:04:41
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7789/americantroopsinvladivo.jpg)

American troops in Vladivostok, August 1918, during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Herc on 25-04-2010, 00:04:54
(http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/site_resources/library/War_Memorial/ANZAC_Photo_Gallery/chunuk_bones_large.jpg)

Soldeir next to bones

Its ANZAC Day today in NZ and australia, so a picture of the Battle of Chunuk Bair, 1915, Gallipoli
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-04-2010, 16:04:32
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/Amerique_du_nord/Etats_Unis/Armes/M202A2_multi-short_portable_flame_Weapon/M202A2_multi-short_portable_flame_Weapon.jpg)
Soldiers about to fire the M202A2 FLASH rocket launcher.

This is what replaced flamethrowers after WW2. It fires 4 66MM incendiary  rockets. With a range of 750Meter max


In THEORY the FLASH could fire the same rockets as of the M72 LAW. But this was never done.


i want one of these
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 25-04-2010, 22:04:49
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9782/1272167941347.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-04-2010, 09:04:29
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/kyrgyz_04_07/k17_22915575.jpg)

A riot policeman fires teargas toward demonstrators in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-04-2010, 19:04:29
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/opoj6t.jpg)
Classic from Korea :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 26-04-2010, 23:04:23
(http://static.rcgroups.com/forums/attachments/8/9/6/3/7/a1477963-46-MiG-21%20-%20Cuba.jpg)
another pic of el presidentes pinata airforce  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-04-2010, 15:04:03
(http://www.afwing.com/intro/india/ach-47a.jpg)
The front of an ACH-47A in the vietnam war.

The ACH-47A carried five M60D 7.62x51 mm machine guns or M2HB .50 caliber machine guns, provided by the XM32 and XM33 armament subsystems, two M24A1 20 mm cannons, two XM159B/XM159C 19-Tube 2.75" rocket launchers or sometimes two M18/M18A1 7.62x51 mm gun pods, and a single M75 40 mm grenade launcher in the XM5/M5 armament subsystem (more commonly seen on the UH-1 series of helicopters)

Not many where built, but one survives.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-04-2010, 16:04:53
Why you should not drive over a TM-57 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TM-57_mine)
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3626/anbar2005aftertm57strik.jpg)

Looks like a mobility kill to me, the tank itself seems fine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-04-2010, 04:04:20
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/congo_11_03/c09_16715051.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-04-2010, 10:04:22
Chinook?

Ah nvm, CH-53 Sea Stallion.

CH-53C Super Jolly.


The front of an ACH-47A in the vietnam war.

The ACH-47A carried five M60D 7.62x51 mm machine guns or M2HB .50 caliber machine guns, provided by the XM32 and XM33 armament subsystems, two M24A1 20 mm cannons, two XM159B/XM159C 19-Tube 2.75" rocket launchers or sometimes two M18/M18A1 7.62x51 mm gun pods, and a single M75 40 mm grenade launcher in the XM5/M5 armament subsystem (more commonly seen on the UH-1 series of helicopters)

Not many where built, but one survives.

Four were built, three were destroyed in Vietnam, one in a ground collision with a standard Chinook, one shot its front rotor blades off during a gun run (the mount of one of the 20mm's shook itself loose and fired upwards). The third was destroyed by NVA mortars on the outskirts of Hue during the Tet offensive following a force landing after taking small arms fire.

The Guns A Go-Go was an impressive bird but the development of the AH-1G Hueycobra made it rather pointless.
The same could be said from the Armed versions of the UH-1 Huey's. Yet both where found deadly and way more versatile then the AH-1G

(http://www.incolor.inetnebr.com/iceman/data/lndryday.jpg)

UH-1C Huey "Easy rider" over vietnam. These "Huey gunships" or "Hogs" where used as escorts for the regular Huey's. Origenally used as a stopgap for the AH-1, they where well used untill the end of the war, mostly because of their versatility of roles and weapons.

Examples of weaponary include 2X rocket pods + 2 7.62MM Gatling guns. 2x rocket pods + 4-6 .50 CAL.
 Basicly almost everything to a 7.62MM machine gun, to a 30MM autocannon, to a 40MM grenade launcher could be added to the UH-1C. Wich was not the case for the AH-1G

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:M6_Schematic.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:M16_Schematic.jpg
http://www.dontgivvafuq.com/misc/pics/nam/gunsagogo/ach-47a_cost_of_living_03.jpg

US helicopter armaments have always amazed me!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 28-04-2010, 14:04:15

US helicopter armaments have always amazed me!

Russian armaments> US armaments

Kirov class:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Kirov-class_battlecruiser.jpg/800px-Kirov-class_battlecruiser.jpg)

Armament:

20 P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
14 SS-N-14 Silex ASW cruise missiles
12x8 (96) S-300PMU Favorit SA-N-6 Grumble surface-to-air missiles
96 S-400 (SA-NX-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM
192 9K311 Tor (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) point defense SAM
44 OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM
2x RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
2x RBU-12000 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
1 twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual purpose gun
10 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes, Type 53 torpedo or SS-N-15 ASW missile
8x AK-630 hex gatling 30 mm/L60 PD guns
6x CADS-N-1 Kashtan missile/gun system

and room for 3 KA-25 and KA-27 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-04-2010, 16:04:42
hrhrhrhrhr the kirov class always amazed me.

that one is the admiral lazarev if i recall. they first planned to scrap it, but are now gonna fully overhaul it and put it in back to service, because the ship itself is in very good condition
BONUS=Russian special!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Corvette_Steregushchiy.jpg)

Steregushchy class corvette at the Neva river in St Petersburg. This is the most modern corvette today.

Armament:   
1 x Arsenal A-190 100mm
2 x MTPU pedestal machine gun 14.5 mm
1 x Kashtan CADS
2 x AK-630 CIWS
8x P-800 Oniks anti ship missiles in 2 vertical launchers
6x 3M-54 Klub(91RE2) antisubmarine missiles in one vertical launcher
8x Kh-35 missiles
4 x 400mm torpedo tubes,
SS-N-29 /RPK-9 Medvedka Medvedka-VE anti-submarine rockets
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-04-2010, 03:04:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/Sa-7.jpg/220px-Sa-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mspfc Doc DuFresne on 29-04-2010, 07:04:22
Ah, yes Zeno, the Kirov is a far superior helicopter to American ones  :P

(http://www.guncopter.com/images/mi-8-landings.jpg)

^ and CPS's post would be appropriate for a "you pwn me" thread.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 29-04-2010, 11:04:36
I have come pictures to show from the cold war now, they where taken in 1982 and they have my dad in them. He guarded one of the most secret bunkers Nato had in Europe, i don't really remember the details but it was something with control bunker for northern European forces. Many great story's he had about that time :D

(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8651/p1020270f.jpg)
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Posed pic.

(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4325/p1020269d.jpg)
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Guarding inner perimeter. Very strict, they had to hold EVERYONE at gunpoint with several people while papers were being checked. It was double fenced meaning you drove in, you were then locked in, checked, and then let out again on the other side. Lots of very high ranking people passed there. Note the Thompson M1A1 in his hands.

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4606/p1020267j.jpg)
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Guarding outer perimeter, rules where not so strict as you can see by the case of beer in front of him. Yes, he is carrying a loaded SAFN rifle. He only had to report suspicious things here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-04-2010, 19:04:07


(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4606/p1020267j.jpg)
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Guarding outer perimeter, rules where not so strict as you can see by the case of beer in front of him. Yes, he is carrying a loaded SAFN rifle. He only had to report suspicious things here.
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JUUUPPPILEER


MANNEN WETEN WAAROM!!!!!

(http://images.imagehotel.net/yi2qmyg2s1.jpg)
Belgian FV107 Scimitar in kosovo i think. All these cool vehicles have been phased out though  >:( :(

FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU PIETER DE CREM Minister of Defense of my kloten!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-04-2010, 20:04:24
Nice pics Siben :) Props to your dad.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Youtouchmytalala.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-04-2010, 15:04:37
Today it's time for a knocked out abrams again. This time no huge explosion or bombed out wreck but a simple SABOT hit that took the tank out of combat.
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8929/12955994.jpg)
(http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/7172/19184999.jpg)
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8691/47668116.jpg)
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/551/31100539.jpg)
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5940/17698159.jpg)
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2892/85439858.jpg)

First pic, ooh, what have we there, dousnt look so bad.
1: Looks like a small dent
2: Nop, its a hole
3: That went true the side armour
4: Inside the turret
5. True some poor guys chair (i guess this guy could be seriously injured)
6: where it did a bouncy bounce
7: Towards a small box
8: that looks like it was important (this is the reason the tank was taken out)
9: Against the main armour on the other side.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-04-2010, 17:04:09
"SIR! THE INSTRUCTIONS on the panel has been scratched!"
""WHAT??ABANDON THE TANK!!!EVERYONE OUT!""

(http://g.imagehost.org/0816/bmp1.jpg)
The first infantery figthing vehicle. The BMP1

This one is somewhere i think in south america

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-05-2010, 12:05:28
(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_13413/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~13413~Tyska%20och%20svenska%20ISAF-enheter%20under%20operationen%20i%20Baghlan.)

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German and Swedish units during an operation in Baghlan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 01-05-2010, 15:05:30
How many CV90s does Sweden have in A-Stan?
3 CV9040C, and 1 Recovery vehicle.

(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_7793/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~7793~De%20fyra%20stridsfordon%2090%20%C3%A4r%20nu%20p%C3%A5%20plats%20som%20planerat.%20F%C3%A4lttestet%20ig%C3%A5r%20visar%20att%20%C3%A4r%20som%20det%20ska%20efter%20transporten%20fr%C3%A5n%20Sverige.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 01-05-2010, 18:05:54
Here is another picture of the three CV90s.
(http://andersonchris.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/cv90_bq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-05-2010, 18:05:29
Their 40mm cannons definately make a great impression on those Talibs/OMF/insurgents/asshats.
One of the Marders Germany has in Afghanistan. I can only hope we´ll get the Puma soon...still, it´s better than nothing.
(http://www.news-adhoc.com/wp-content/uploads/image2009/image/marder-bundeswehr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 01-05-2010, 20:05:50
How many CV90s does Sweden have in A-Stan?
3 CV9040C, and 1 Recovery vehicle.

(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_7793/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~7793~De%20fyra%20stridsfordon%2090%20%C3%A4r%20nu%20p%C3%A5%20plats%20som%20planerat.%20F%C3%A4lttestet%20ig%C3%A5r%20visar%20att%20%C3%A4r%20som%20det%20ska%20efter%20transporten%20fr%C3%A5n%20Sverige.)

Norway also have some CV9030s in A-stan:

(pic of the destroyed CV9030 that got blown up by a huge IED killing the exposed driver)
(http://gfx.nrk.no/5rnEY0i6CoZIoVcSIm2QmwK4cOXGOK9tFbO6mjtTOlAQ.jpg)

the CV90 have some of the best mine protection there is but this IED was massive...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-05-2010, 20:05:05
(http://www.nordac.org/DBFx/Artikler/land/pg%20amos.jpg)

A CV90 Chassis armed with the AMOS 120MM mortar system, developed by The Finnish and Swedish.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 02-05-2010, 09:05:12
And here is one with a 120mm gun. Is it the same gun that the Leo2 uses?
(http://www.mainbattletanks.czweb.org/Tanky/cv90120.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 02-05-2010, 12:05:52
The results of a very, VERY big IED.
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6497/l6d30d5aea0c740809c9bb9.jpg)
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2861/c3vt2.jpg)
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/9459/c1nl4.jpg)
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1996/iraqtankdestroyed.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-05-2010, 19:05:36
A great idea for a television show: Central Powers Babies!

(http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/posters3/kameraden.jpg)

(http://www.ww1-propaganda-cards.com/images/CePointro1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 03-05-2010, 01:05:48
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad315/meckie_m/SPzPumaStrand07-2009Pic001.jpg)

Puma AFV Planed to enter Bundeswehr service in 2011.

Test bed:
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad315/meckie_m/Rohbilder-WTD-41-Trier-2009-Teil2-0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-05-2010, 13:05:03
Burning Iraqi T-55.
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1967/anotherdestroyediraqit5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 03-05-2010, 22:05:22
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_04_30_10/a03_22957691.jpg)
Caption:A CAT Scan shows the placement of a 14.5 millimeter high explosive incendiary round which was removed from the scalp of an Afghan National Army solder at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 18, 2010. The injury was sustained during an improvised ordinance device attack. (AP Photo/Staff Sgt. Richard Williams, US Air Force) #
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 04-05-2010, 06:05:56
Did he make it?

A SOLDIER underwent a five-hour brain op to remove a high-explosive bullet - which could have blown his head off at any moment.Army surgeons donned BODY ARMOUR after the Afghan man was rushed in following a bomb blast. Non-essential staff were evacuated when a scan on what was thought to be just shrapnel revealed it to be a 2½in incendiary round. The Taliban bullet, containing 2oz of high explosives. was powerful enough to have killed the entire surgical team. But the brave US medics succeeded in delicately extracting it during the marathon operation at Bagram air base, Afghanistan.

Their unnamed patient - a member of the Afghan National Army - suffered serious brain injury but was recovering last night.

Relieved Sgt William Carter, a member of the surgical team, admitted: "It was a real concentrated effort on everyone's behalf to ensure that we were all safe - and the patient was safe as well." Radiologist Lt Col Anthony Terreri, whose scan revealed the bullet, said: "Initially I thought it was a spent end of some sort of larger round. Then I saw that it was not solid metal on the inside."

The military hospital went into immediate lockdown and bomb disposal experts were called.

After the op the bullet was taken away to be destroyed. It is the first time such daring surgery has been carried out since the war in Afghanistan began in 2001. In half a century US medical teams have tackled fewer than 50 cases involving the removal of deadly explosives from patients.

Sgt Carter said: "This type of situation is remarkable."

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Its the info I could dig.

Also...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Weapons/50bmg914.jpg)

Modified M2 50 cal, modified by Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock with a 12x Unertl scope and a modified tripod with precize elevationand traverse to pulverize Vietcong's targets over the distance of 2000 meters; done several times.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 04-05-2010, 10:05:51
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9550/image059h.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-05-2010, 10:05:03
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4224/51332761261vi7.jpg)
FN MAG 2000 on tripod, pure pleasure to shoot with!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-05-2010, 12:05:21
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CIMG_0056.jpg)
Operation in Hakkari...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 04-05-2010, 16:05:52
More conflicts, less patriotic posts or training posts.

Because u ask so nicely, I think these are 2 Bradley's. The one on the front has had better days is seems tough.
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4913/figh1.gif)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-05-2010, 16:05:57
The thing what cleans up and tows away US vehicles
(http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/images/m88a1-crane.jpg)

The migthy M88 Recovery vehicle demonstrates its lifting capability
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-05-2010, 11:05:37
Heh ive heard of the whole 'waterbottle in the barrel' thing before...

A picture of a picture of my family member who fought in the East in the early 90's :)
And yes the pic is from a war zone, so dont bust my balls :D
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/EhhhCake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-05-2010, 11:05:46
Iraqi fail tank. The caption said T-55 but it is probably some cheap Chinese knockoff like the last pic. My guess is a large bomb barely "missed" it causing it to flip over.
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9616/1272589185131.jpg)


And as an extra, artillery suppressor? All i know is that the Germans did something crazy here.
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7320/1272977540642.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-05-2010, 14:05:17
The grand majority of Iraqi tanks where chinese type 59,62 and 69.

They had around 1000 T-62's. Wich was 20% of the tank forces if i recall (as their where 5500 tanks during the first gulf war)

The best tank the iraqi's had, where T-72 "asad babil" tanks. Wich where slightly better equipped(Belgian Night/thermal vision on some and camera's) T-72's but with less armour

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/DerelictAsadBabil.JPEG/800px-DerelictAsadBabil.JPEG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-05-2010, 19:05:07
The Iraqi 'tanks' shouldnt have been called 'tanks' they were rip off's of Soviet tanks. Sure some of them were actual tanks from the Soviets but many of them were rip off's. Im surprised they ran at all.

2nd pic today, sue me.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/CIMG_0037.jpg)
Hitting a PKK position with Artillery.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-05-2010, 19:05:32
Well, yeah, they are tanks by definition.

Also some Chinese rip off's are better then the original, you know that? also pretty much everything in the world is Chinese at the moment so that argument isn't really valid any more since the stuff they rip off are often also made in China.


Anyway, fixing a tank, soviet style, Bosnia, 1995
Note how he grips the hammer incorrectly.
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7541/hr10kolovoz19952.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-05-2010, 10:05:06
Well, if one of my friends brings an RPG-29 then that the problem is solved.
But it does not really matter, a lot of tough looking guys often are nice people, this could just as well be the case here since i don't belong to the group of people that he is trying to kill.

Anyway, i think this could be irony at work, mine clearing tank knocked out with mine.
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9220/abrams05752lu3.jpg)

Also, The person they based Rambo on.
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5003/1272984201642.jpg)

What is that, 20mm, 25 mm? Even more? I have no idea what kind of canon this is, but it looks like it came from an IFV or so.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-05-2010, 10:05:56
Looks like a 25mm.

2 pics from an Operation in Tunceli on May 1st.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Aqyo.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Talal.jpg)

Story is that PKK hit a Jandarma station and killed 4 soldiers and wounded 7, they called for backup but there was too much fog for the helicopters so a 100 man Mountain Commando team jogged 30 or so kilometers but couldnt make it in time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 06-05-2010, 12:05:24
Tolga,

If the Turks would be attacking a PKK base I am pretty sure you would wait for an opportunity to outnumber your stupidly sleeping enemy and attack in surprise.

If this attack was planned 3 months ahead : Why did you not prepare yourself better for it ?
They can still pick a time of the day with very high chance of fog (like early mornings) and make advantage of it. You would have done the same.

I just smell such a big blind bias ; I understand you think your fight is justified and honorable. But they think the exact same, and have their own arguments why what you are doing is unfair and not honorable (And/or stupid). A befriended photographer went to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq for a few months and did a documentary there...the story always has two sides.

And the turkish-pkk one is not 100% as 'clear' as you think it is yourself. It's messy, complicated and politicized.

Just for you, a pretty Kurd girl :)
(http://www.defocus.nl/temp/kurdgirl.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-05-2010, 12:05:00
Less talk more pics plzkthxbai.
Anyway:
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6244/oe610x.jpg)

(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/2174/kq610x.jpg)

German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) search a house in a raid in northern Afghanistan. Most likely the area is around Kunduz, the troubled province where fights between German forces and OMF started to escalate since the beginning of 09.

I hope these pics work now, if not, Ciupita, it´s your turn again ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 06-05-2010, 12:05:55
Tolga,

Very mature and well thought out response, thanks for that. I dont think there is a further need for PM conversation, ++ for you :).

Some images of PKK warriors in Northern Iraq (mabe some are dead by Tolga now   :'( ;D )

(http://www.phild.ch/photos/8/06_.jpg)

(http://www.phild.ch/photos/8/03_.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-05-2010, 12:05:45
Your 2nd pic, M4 with Eotech ftl :O

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/patrol2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-05-2010, 13:05:18
time for a small break, and do some reading with the locals.
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/245/1272175526902.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-05-2010, 14:05:03
^^ Heh I always loved that pic.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/pkk17.jpg)
Another pic of the PKK... They look like a nice group of gals eh?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-05-2010, 15:05:10
Bit young for me, Tolga. I know you're a musselman and everything so you're not as picky. But still.
 8)


Ah you have a disgusting state of mind xD lmao
Cant believe you would even think that, PFT and technically im supposed to respect you or bla bla because you're 10 years older than me rofl :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/PKKgirls.jpg)
talalalala.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 07-05-2010, 16:05:10
age has nothing to do with maturity
or well from a certain point upwards lets say ~16.

i ve seen 16 year olds do more mature and responsible stuff than 32 year olds ...


(http://www.general-anaesthesia.com/images/civil-war.jpg)

civil war guys  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 07-05-2010, 17:05:09
Speaking of black guys,
(http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/compass/0502/Images/soldierAndFamily.jpg)
An unidentified Buffalo Soldier with his family in the late 19th century.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 07-05-2010, 19:05:08
A Diemaco C7 (similar to a M16) It sight is set on 300 meters, while a C8 (similar to the M4) is set on 250 meters. those are the optimal settings, but it possible to do higher range.
300 meter head-sized target isn't that hard.
A dutch rifleman trains at 300 meters, but I once had a hit on 800 meters in prone position, you need to aim iirc 14 cm above target. witch is hard. And of course its on Single-shot, impossible on burst.
But most gunfights take place between 200 to 400 meters, for the longer shots you have a SLA(dm). Its hard for us to hit but even way harder for a half trained Taliban fighter.


Edit:

(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=121252&d=1273097745)
HNLMS Holland P840, newly build ship, not done yet, but she looks pretty already!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-05-2010, 21:05:13
Dutch ships looks so epic

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/HNLMS_De_Zeven_Provincien_(F802).jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-05-2010, 21:05:09
KNM Fridjof Nansen is far superior!

(http://www.fosna-folket.no/multimedia/archive/00701/KNM_Fridtjof_Nansen_701421a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-05-2010, 21:05:26
Should have paid more attention to the road ahead.
(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8910/missedturn.jpg)

I wonder, do modern tanks have seatbelts? I crawled inside a leopard 1 once but i don't remember seeing them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-05-2010, 21:05:40
With the space that the crew have, I doubt they need seatbelts :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/LiveImages_FotoHaber_698_Iraksnrnda.jpg)
Troop build up in N Iraq again :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 09-05-2010, 15:05:11
Spot the ww2 era gun ; Somalia, probably somewhere in the 80's
(http://www.necrosant.net/zbxe/files/attach/images/3392/669/001/mp44insomalia.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-05-2010, 15:05:14
STG-44 on the front, IIRC there are more ww2 era weapons on it but you can't see them on the low res version.

Very famous picture, guy was 'ok'.
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5410/basrajumpsized.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 09-05-2010, 17:05:29
Being the 177th page, Here are some XM177's, the first two shown are E1s, the last picture is an E2
LRRP member equipped with an XM177
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1346/rk1mannvd6pm0.jpg)
No idea
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1690/winstoncloughno5fr4.jpg)
and a last one...


Xm-177E2, held by an asian man, no idea where
(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9808/hyakhy0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-05-2010, 18:05:01
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1747/aga09016.jpg)

Quote
German Bundeswehr recruits provide security on a training checkpoint during basic training.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-05-2010, 18:05:58
EDIT: Combat area pic would be better.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 09-05-2010, 20:05:16
(http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/graphics/hitler_munich1914.jpg)

Hitler (circled) in Odeonsplatz, Munich, on 1 August 1914




Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-05-2010, 22:05:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/M20_75_mm_recoilless_rifle_korean_war.jpg)

An M20 Recoilless rifle opens fire during the Korean war.

It was a lightweight 75MM Recoilless rifle, with a penetration of 100MM of Armor. They where mostly used against softer targets, in wich they where devestating.

Even T-34's could withstand fire from this weapon  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-05-2010, 15:05:00
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/4318/pt610x.jpg)
G-3 still kicking strong today in the German Army.
Sorry No captions!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 10-05-2010, 15:05:10
(http://i32.tinypic.com/e0pmcn.jpg)
Riding into the desert...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 10-05-2010, 16:05:15
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5994/rauhanturvaajatsad.jpg)
Finnish peacekeeper shaking hands with kids in Chad.

Today's extra
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4462/sniperchad.jpg)
Finnish ISAF sniper in Afghanistan. Armed with Sako TRG-42. At background, Mi-8 helicopter bringing supplies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-05-2010, 16:05:52
Humvee
(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5633/b5pkj7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-05-2010, 23:05:29
(http://www.yukleresim.com/images/gsv4oe85jyi278n134cf.jpg)
Tolga ;D?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-05-2010, 23:05:34
^^ Pouahahahahah :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Pouahahahah.jpg)
Operation Sun... Again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-05-2010, 03:05:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Italian_troops_at_Isonzo_river.jpg)
Italians on the Isonzo River, 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-05-2010, 11:05:16
Aah, makes sense now, it is only useful when you shoot it several times in a short period of times, lets say 10 bullets in 1 minute. The sun heating up the rifle has nothing to do with it like with regular mirages.


(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1576/1271342699415s.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-05-2010, 18:05:07
(http://i43.tinypic.com/5btmw1.jpg)


A little less conversation, lads.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-05-2010, 19:05:18
Canadians on an uneventful patrol with nothing worth telling the guys back at the base...
(http://www.freemasonrywatch.org/pics/soldiers_in_the_grass.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 12-05-2010, 00:05:02
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/9a044f59.jpg)
ANA, They became a real army. deep respect for them, although sometimes they are a little crazy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-05-2010, 00:05:13
^ Interesting camo pattern they have there, i'd expect something a bit more 'desert' like :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/omgcakewhut.jpg)
Jandarma blackhawk N Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 12-05-2010, 11:05:46
Patriotic IDF pic
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3260/1271922946171.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-05-2010, 13:05:54
(http://www.panzerbaer.de/types/pix/bw_kpz_leopard_3_vt_2_augustdorf-1315.jpg)

This unusual looking vehicle is the Leopard 3. It never enterd production
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 12-05-2010, 23:05:05
Well, they cancelled it, there must have been a reason for that...

ether he lost his wheel, or he drove into a ditch because he turned to tight. I go for the second option.
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7659/1273686178534.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-05-2010, 00:05:58
This Leopard 3 is a total failure, end of story ladies! :D

TAF in the daylight
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ohawtfcake2-1.jpg)

And then after the lights go out
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Omgwhutcakelol.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-05-2010, 00:05:00
(http://www.panzerbaer.de/types/pix/bw_kpz_leopard_3_vt_2_augustdorf-1315.jpg)

This unusual looking vehicle is the Leopard 3. It never enterd production
Sraight out of Red Alert, Mammoth tank bitch!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/jazzking2001/mammoth-tank-papercraft.jpg)

Verdun, 1917
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R05148%2C_Westfront%2C_deutscher_Soldat_crop.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 13-05-2010, 03:05:05
(http://austria-lexikon.at/attach/AEIOU/Weltkrieg,_Erster/Weltkrieg,_Erster1.jpg)
Advance of the Austrian-Hungarian troops in Ukraine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 13-05-2010, 05:05:16
A couple fellas who's names I'll not mention manning a defensive M-240 mount.
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4327/securitycensored.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 13-05-2010, 11:05:18
JGSDF Type 60 106mm SP Recoilless Rifle.

(http://www66.tok2.com/home2/tankguy/jgsdf01/type60sprr/type60sprr-03.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-05-2010, 11:05:46
(http://i43.tinypic.com/n180p4.jpg)

Quote
An honor guard holds the colors during a deployment ceremony on May 10, 2010 in Centennial, Colorado. A dozen Colorado Army National Guardsmen volunteered to be sent to Afghanistan to work with fellow ISAF troops from Slovenia to train and mentor Afghan National Army soldiers. Expanding Afghan security forces has become a cornerstone of Pentagon's new war strategy ahead of a planned drawdown of U.S. forces beginning in the summer of 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-05-2010, 12:05:58
Silly dutchies, stuck in the mud.
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5826/1273686055207.jpg)

What kind if vehicle is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 13-05-2010, 13:05:38
It's called an Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle , ore MRAP.
Function is to transport Infantry man around, It build with a V shaped hull, so the blast is pushed away from the bottom of the vehicle, protecting the man inside.

I have my driving licence for it ;D, A shame those silly Australians put the wheel on the wrong side!
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j75/meerpaal/landmacht/738196303_6_lohE.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-05-2010, 15:05:34
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/5439/610xw.jpg)

Quote
German Lt. Gen. Kasdorf, right, Chief of Staff with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), pins a Gold Cross medal onto unidentified U.S. Airborne soldier, part of the NATO-led ISAF forces, during an awards ceremony in Kunduz, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Kasdorf presented the Gold Cross Medal to 14 American service members for their bravery in extracting wounded German soldiers from a firefight in Kuduz last month. AP Photo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Polska on 13-05-2010, 20:05:06
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/4817/polska0001.jpg)

Dutch Engineers building troop barracks during the mobilization of 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-05-2010, 23:05:23
The Turkish Army - Gaying it up since 1923.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ohacake.jpg)
Excuse me? :D

How many of those MRAP's do the Dutch have?

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-05-2010, 10:05:15
(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4399/865845228uuwmhl.jpg)

Quote
Supreme Allied Commander Europe Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis is greeted by a ceremony presented by the Life Guard of Sweden at Karlborg Castle in Stockholm May 12. The SACEUR made his first official visit to the country to meet with armed forces leaders concerning it's contributions.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 14-05-2010, 10:05:21
The Turkish Army - Gaying it up since 1923.
Excuse me? :D
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/aim.jpg)

You heard me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 14-05-2010, 11:05:04
slightly less good against mud ; prolly because of the weeight  ;D
No wheeled vehicle is good in mud. Good thing about these bushmasters is they can pull eachother out of it. Very strong engines. They were bought for use in Afghanistan that is why only 80+ were acquired.

This one was hit by an IED. Crew walked away without injuries.

(http://www.abload.de/img/imv3uazp.jpg)

(http://www.abload.de/img/imv2py70.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-05-2010, 18:05:02
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/europe/greece/main_battle_tank/leopard_2a6_hel/pictures/Leopard_2A6_HEL_main_battle_tank_Hellenic_Greece_Army_002.jpg)

Gotta love the MBT Leopard 2 A6 HEL :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-05-2010, 23:05:43
^^ Yupp. The only thing im afraid of in all of HAF's arsenal are those 170 Leo 2A6's..

You heard me.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/AimPwnage.jpg)
Actually no I didnt, come again?



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 15-05-2010, 01:05:37
Soviet VVS Frontal Aviation MiG-23MLD 'Flogger-K' about to touchdown in Afghanistan.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/potd/afghmig23mld.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 15-05-2010, 01:05:11
Actually no I didnt, come again?
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/pum.jpg)

Oh I'm sorry, I must've accidentally destroyed your little base.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-05-2010, 01:05:30
Please do not turn this into the I pwn you thread.

TOO LATE :D

Oh I'm sorry, I must've accidentally destroyed your little base.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/Mmmmmmydingdingdong.jpg)
Oh im sorry, I must've destroyed your cute little artillery system :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-05-2010, 02:05:48

(http://koti.welho.com/msolanak/apachelong.jpg)

cobra<Apache
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 15-05-2010, 11:05:54
NO!! STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!! NOBODY CARES!! This is a picture thread, not a pissing contest. If it were America > anyone. But that's not what this thread is about. Nor is it about two guys having an annoying and witless back and forth.
Good because I just ran out of pictures :P


Actually I didn't!
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/wawstuff/pasit.jpg)
Patria XA-185's & XA-202's at Niinisalo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Polska on 15-05-2010, 17:05:03
Dutch Engineers with a UNI-BM ''Werklust'' WG 35B.

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/324/sdc10274f.jpg)

Doubles as wheel loader and beach buggy.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-05-2010, 18:05:45
Patrolling the hood.
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/935/1273666793851.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-05-2010, 19:05:32
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6573/101vq.jpg) (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/101vq.jpg/)


<3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 15-05-2010, 20:05:34
HEY!!! Only WE can talk about our cities like that *shakes fist*


Anyhoo, off to Nam to save babies and preserve democracy...or...whatever...
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/LVTP5-vietnam.gif)
"LVTP-5 amphibious tractors transport 3rd Marine Division troops. , 1966."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-05-2010, 23:05:35
NO!! STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!! NOBODY CARES!! This is a picture thread, not a pissing contest. If it were America > anyone. But that's not what this thread is about. Nor is it about two guys having an annoying and witless back and forth.

Pft, at least were posting pics and not nagging about 2 guys having a piss race :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/Touchmytallaa.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Polska on 16-05-2010, 12:05:51
A Dutch Leopard 1 Engineer Tank ''buffel'', breaching a anti-tank ditch.

(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6023/sdc10049c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 16-05-2010, 14:05:32
Libyan Air Force Sukhoi Su-22M 'Fitter-J'.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/potd/Su-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-05-2010, 14:05:53
(http://www.aviapedia.com/files/fighters/Su-22/Su-22_1.jpg)
An Ex-East german SU-22 flying with the luftwaffe. The Luftwaffe painted them in their colors and added their markings and widely tested the plane

Another bonus picture

(http://www.airwar.ru/photo/su17/su22m4-luftwaffe.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 16-05-2010, 15:05:24
Another pic of the turkish army:

(http://www.allworldwars.com/image/085/GermanWWIPhotos096.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-05-2010, 16:05:00
Gallipoli!
(http://coachburke.homestead.com/Gallipoli--soldiers_attacking.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-05-2010, 21:05:10
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/TSKRambo.jpg)
Strike a pose!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-05-2010, 21:05:29
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/8000/1273697646618.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-05-2010, 22:05:17
Well he's going to kill you all with lightning one day for the betrayal.

Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu, the coolest battleground-name of the 20th century.

(http://www.dcvonline.net/php/images/082007/dienbienphu.jpg)

Ppsh's!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 17-05-2010, 10:05:14
Uniforms of Pori Regiment

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Porin_rykmentin_univormut.jpg)
From left to right: 30-years-war era (17th century), Great Northern War era (early 18th cent.), year 1798, Finnish war (1808-09) and Finnish Civil War (1918)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-05-2010, 17:05:42
I like the uniform in the middle most, the one on his left (our right, finish war) isn't so bad tough.

A guy not feeling so tough, Georgia.
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9458/1274069093894.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-05-2010, 18:05:02
(http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h46000/h46707.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-05-2010, 19:05:44
(http://indomiliter.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/strike6.jpg)

Close up picture of an OTO Melara 76MM Naval gun firing
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-05-2010, 23:05:09
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/s7031rd4.jpg)
Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 18-05-2010, 16:05:03
Looks a lot like Belgian cammo disign indeed so very likely. Strange that they are not wearing there desert cammo tough, it looks so sexy.


(http://www.old-print.com/mas_assets/full/E2631915258.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-05-2010, 23:05:48
Yupp. As far as I know they both use that pattern on their blackhawks.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/dutchapacheturkishblack-2.jpg)
Dutch Apache in the background.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 19-05-2010, 00:05:38
WAH-64 Apache AH.1 > AH-64D Apache Longbow > (RNLAF) AH-64D Apache.  ;)

(http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/4A815922-4A94-4EAD-B9AB-2FD779470452/0/ArkApache1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-05-2010, 12:05:00
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IHr-jLQd3rI/SzS1_aaOCLI/AAAAAAAADIQ/QXQG3Op94wU/s1600/greek_f16.jpg)

Greek F16
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-05-2010, 12:05:49
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6824/chatham021.jpg)
Quote
HMS Chatham goes 'hands to boarding stations' after closing on a suspected pirate vessel in the Gulf of Aden
[Picture: Petty Officer Airman (Photographer) Owen King, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]

Now thats a real gun!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-05-2010, 17:05:51
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6824/chatham021.jpg
Quote
HMS Chatham goes 'hands to boarding stations' after closing on a suspected pirate vessel in the Gulf of Aden
[Picture: Petty Officer Airman (Photographer) Owen King, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]

Now thats a real gun!

FFS, who the hell designed this? Maybe put a little protection in there for the operator? Like oh i don't know, don't use a box of high explosive ammunition as a shield?

Anyway, before this turns into a ooh look at my perrty F16 tread again here is a cool war picture.
(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4416/1274248197470.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 19-05-2010, 19:05:36
YEAH MOAR WAR PHOTOS!
Cheering in the streets of Knin after being liberated from Serbian oppresors
(http://www.dubrovacki.hr/datastore/image/55881/article_home)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-05-2010, 21:05:16
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/18sd5.jpg)
Afghanistan... Again. Dutch Apaches and 2 Turkish blackhawks behind it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-05-2010, 23:05:31
Bouras you of all people should know TSK shows love with aircraft :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/LOL.jpg)
Showing a HAF Mirage some 'loveee' pouahaha :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 20-05-2010, 00:05:46
Yakovlev Yak-28PP 'Brewer-E' electronic countermeasures aircraft.

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/spy/yak28pp/yak28pp-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-05-2010, 11:05:20
Sniping zie tanks. WW1 i believe.
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3739/1274094675115.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 20-05-2010, 11:05:07
You asked for war.

(http://vatopaidi.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/turkish-f-16-in-the-gun-sights-of-a-greek-f-16.jpeg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEp6wJmrTV8
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 20-05-2010, 12:05:39
USMC Grumman EA-6A 'Electric Intruder' in Vietnam.

(http://www.mcara.us/images/photos/aircraft/EA-6A/EA6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-05-2010, 20:05:28
(http://sbiii.com/ordpix/bertha2.jpg)

Big bertha and its crew pose for a photo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-05-2010, 10:05:55
The war on terror, homefront.
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2805/1274106463913.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-05-2010, 14:05:22
I mean, unless you're shooting down innocent airliners, a SAM system kills probably the least amount of innocent people of any modern weapons system.

x2 A SAM couldnt kill innocent people, unless ofc you fired on a civilian airliner...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/hhhh.jpg)
N Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-05-2010, 16:05:47
Ran out of real deals?

Have about 5 dead abrams left, 2 dead bradleys some dead iraqi tanks, a shitload of iran iraq tank pics and some kosovo but then yeah, i am out, just thought that i should put some randoms and so in between.

But just for you, another real deal :p
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/6982/772b6f53dddf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 22-05-2010, 17:05:07
MiG-25BM 'Foxbat-F' SEAD aircraft.

(http://www.valka.cz/html_images/10_2006/image1162060265.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 23-05-2010, 00:05:10
Aah, ok, wel, i never watched the series properly and just found it a funny pic.
I was just thinking that the guy on the far right looked like Rudy Reyes, who played himself for the miniseries.  ;D

Chicoms, like some here at FH2 ( ;) ), gloating over a killed Pershing tank, early in their involvement in the Korean War. 
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5115/korea31.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-05-2010, 00:05:57
(http://military.discovery.com/history/great-battles/images/french-pows-324x205.jpg)
French Union prisoners are marched out of Dien Bien Phu.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 23-05-2010, 10:05:43
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5691/thousandyardstare.jpg)

Helmand, Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 23-05-2010, 12:05:55
(http://media.riemurasia.net/albumit/mmedia/ck/5e/l817/44694/712990214.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TkNLandser on 23-05-2010, 14:05:14
What do you call that?
Theres a psychological word for it.

Quote
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/5691/thousandyardstare.jpg)
Helmand, Afghanistan

He kinda looks the same  :o
(http://images.publicradio.org/content/2010/02/07/20100207_ww2_soldier_33.jpg)
American Soldier after intense battle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-05-2010, 17:05:22
(http://cla.calpoly.edu/~lcall/204/8-10/dien_bien_phu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-05-2010, 18:05:40
^^ Piccy wont show Bouras.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/dg19.jpg)
2 Greeks and one Turkish soldier doing whatever they're doing at Doğanbey, Turkey during Operation Destined Glory.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 23-05-2010, 19:05:56
Talking about bombs :
(http://www.geetha.mil.gr/media/anakoinoseis/2008anakoinoseis/sarisa/big/4.jpg)

Hellenic Armed Forces "Sarisa 08" Exercise


You dare me....You dont want to dare me...Trust me...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-05-2010, 21:05:02
Let's keep up with current affairs for a moment, David Beckham visiting the troops in Afganistan.
(http://static0.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/8/15/9/album_large_3705369.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 24-05-2010, 11:05:40
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/c3d912df.jpg)
Quote
Estonian Army Sniper


And YES thats a advanced awesome and very beautiful looking M14.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-05-2010, 12:05:02
(http://www.vietnamwar-guns.com/shop/images/tmm14_1_jpg_0509_260.jpg)

Origenal> Beefed up plastic modern one's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 24-05-2010, 12:05:25
Post pictures of weapons in use Theta0123, here's one with an M14.
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1495/sealsgloriettabayjul83.jpg)
Quote
SEALs, Glorietta Bay, July 1983

I love the M14, its my favorite rifle, but I like the Estonian version also.
It still is pretty and clearly an M14, did you seen the US one? its butt ugly.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-05-2010, 13:05:53
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3581/bradleyke1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 24-05-2010, 13:05:49
(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Troops/m82a1m2tw.jpg)



m82a1 of the Greek Army. I love that beast!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 24-05-2010, 16:05:57
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3687/korea32.jpg)

Members of the Turkish Brigade move into position in December, 1950, shortly after suffering severe casualties attempting to block encirclement of the U.S. 2nd Division at the Chongchon river in North Korea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 24-05-2010, 16:05:24
(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_13815/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~13815~Med%20stridsvagn%20122%20som%20underst%C3%B6d%20i%20t%C3%A4ten%20gick%20den%20mekaniserade%20bataljonen%20fr%C3%A5n%20Skaraborgs%20regemente%20in%20i%20Ystads%20hamn%20under%20natten%20mot%20s%C3%B6ndag.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 24-05-2010, 16:05:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/T-37_Serbia.jpg)

Republika Srpska T-34 tank abandoned in Bosnia, 1996.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 24-05-2010, 19:05:02
*Republika Srpska  ;D
Not a big mistake but still a person who lives in a bordering country (like me) would know that ::)
Anyway look at this monsta!
Tupolev Tu-160 bomber.
It could excede mach 1 with its swept wings
(http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/imgs/tupolev-tu160-blackjack.jpg)
Note that his wings are adjustable :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-05-2010, 19:05:48
Bouras which Greek unit wears the green beret?


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakeness.jpg)
Thats right biatch.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-05-2010, 19:05:21
Kill me? What are you gonna do? Send 300 naked angry screaming Spartans? And no I dont really :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/2399_9883_25022008_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-05-2010, 10:05:48
At last i've found a pic exactly what i was looking for !

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4585/leo2a6helfiring.jpg)

Leopard A2A6 Hell Firing <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-05-2010, 11:05:25
Quote
The Leopard 2 Hel is a derivative of the 2A6, ordered by the Greek Army in 2003. The "Hel" stands for "Hellenic". The 170 tanks are to be delivered between 2006 and 2009. A total of 140 will be built in Greece by ELBO, which delivered the first units in late 2006.Includes the addition of the Rheinmetall 120 mm L55 smoothbore gun and a number of other changes

(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Armoured%20Core/jnleo2elvo16vk.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 25-05-2010, 11:05:53
More hardcore pics coming tomorow
(http://static2.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/18/12/13/album_large_3706063.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 25-05-2010, 14:05:29
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7561/korea22.jpg)

Quote
A marine tank supports South Korean soldiers guarding North Korean prisoners captured in the assault on Seoul, September, 1950. (U.S. Marine Corps photo.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 25-05-2010, 15:05:54
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/MiG-15_Over_Korea.jpg)

Soviet MiG-15 being shot down over Korea, April 1953.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-05-2010, 18:05:29
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Homercake.jpg)
C-C-C-C-C-Cyprus.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-05-2010, 20:05:42
Cry me a river Bouras, Greco's burn the Turkish flag on a daily basis and I dont give 2 shits. You guys couldnt afford WW3 anyway

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/1920196320SAMPSONOrmophita.jpg)
Your little 'comrades' 15 mins of fame.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-05-2010, 23:05:17
Dutch people wipe their arse with belgian flag
Us belgians would use their flag as a towel to dry a dog


Yet we still love eachother in the end<3

Belgie en nederland, ne schone relatie <3


(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Belgian%20Army/0f1885c5.jpg)

Belgian troops inspect idunnomortar in afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-05-2010, 23:05:14
That seems ridiculous.  Like the yanks who pledge their allegiance directly to their flag.  It's just retarded.  Symbolism is creative and all but don't start mixing up real things with their symbols.


The end of the line on the Western Front, Belgian coast near Nieuwpoort.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/WW1_Western_Front_at_Nieuport.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 26-05-2010, 00:05:50
McDonnell Douglas EF-4C Phantom II Wild Weasels.

(http://67tfs.org/f-4c433-675.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-05-2010, 04:05:39
You mean keep the Boche and the Frogs out.

And yes, there was.  The Swiss built a series of watchtowers and fortifications to make sure they weren't used as a detour like the Belgians were.

(http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/graphics/gws_gertrenchswiss_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-05-2010, 09:05:16
The endless battle between MaJ.P.Bouras > and Tolga is kind of screwing up the threat, come one boys less patriotism. I'm fatherland beloved as well, but I don't have to defend my country constantly against my neighbor.

For now... Women:
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3033/lcplmurraylcplgarraway.jpg)

Quote
Lance Corporals Murray and Garraway with female US Marines at Camp Leatherneck [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2010] www.mod.uk

Bonus:

German personnel carrier "Boxer" being tested in Australia:

(http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/9556/gtkgmw19.jpg)

(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/9939/boxerinfahrt6.jpg)




Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 26-05-2010, 11:05:18
Nah Greeks and turks dont look alike(most of the times).Im short yes but i have blond(ish) hair and blue eyes myself .And its not an endless battle is showing some love  ;D .
Anyways if you don't like it i stop responding here.


Sioux Plains Indians
(http://www.old-picture.com/indians/pictures/Plains-Indians.jpg)

Quote
A photograph of Plains Dakota Sioux Indians. It was made in 1905 by Edward S. Curtis.
The photo illustrates Three Sioux Indians of horseback on plains with rock formation in the background.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-05-2010, 11:05:50
Afganistan, 1980. Russian pilot standing next to the SU-25 he just landed.
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5727/su25.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 26-05-2010, 12:05:23
hehe Paasky.

Stil...amazing the thing still flew. Not all SU-25's are as tough as that though :

Iraqi SU-25 destroyed during operation Desert Storm
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2f/Su-25IRAQ.jpg/800px-Su-25IRAQ.jpg)

Not sure what the pinkish stuff is on the lower right. Could be an unlucky goat or the pilot  :-X
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 26-05-2010, 15:05:50
Good stuff @F-15.  I guess the A4 pilot didn't make it though?

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/374/korea23.jpg)

Quote
U.S. 7th Division infantry wait as an army M4A3 Sherman tank clears a gap in a barricade during the street-by-street North Korean defense of Seoul in September, 1950.

I really hope the Korean War mod for BF2 sees the light of day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 26-05-2010, 18:05:24
http://www.whoisthemonkey.com/videos/31f15-flying-with-1-wing

This thing amazes me! Now thats strong structure

You'll be amazed what an A10 can withstand. Since it's a lowflying, slow, ground attack airplane it is likely to get hit by smallarms. So they made sure in their design that it can still fly home with (parts of) the wing missing, only one of two engines, one of two tails, landing gear damaged and hydraulic systems damaged.
(http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/design/survivability/a10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-05-2010, 19:05:04
2 pics from a Naval/Air/Land exercise today, Efes 2010...
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/77e92bbebc7eb5249da8338a494b9d79_k.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/2619f89cc2e226ce282e2e84c44a8e17_k.jpg)

EDIT: Found a video of the operation during the night too
http://webtv.hurriyet.com.tr/category.aspx?cid=2&vid=6796&bid=1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-05-2010, 19:05:14
If thats true then you're close enough to call my countries Police :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Cakepoauaha.jpg)
Boom, bitch :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-05-2010, 22:05:46
a SU-25 shows its teeth=S-5 rockets of wich it can hold 192 in rocket pods containing 32 each.
The russian airforce has long switched however, to the S-8 rocket, wich is larger but much more powerfull

(http://www.allworldwars.com/image/019/zchinvali041.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 26-05-2010, 22:05:10
(http://s45.radikal.ru/i109/0809/48/ffd44ad3ecaf.jpg)

su-25 in georgia , those things  REALLY withstand damage Oo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 27-05-2010, 00:05:05
to little Norwegian forces in this thread!



Awsome pic!:
(http://images.bt.no/btno/multimedia/archive/00607/Marinejegere_F-Br___607187a.jpg)


Try speeding here:
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p310/Blurghh/tk2881.jpg)


Surprise buttsex!:
(http://airsoftnorge.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/normal_pic_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 27-05-2010, 00:05:13
Dougla EA-1F Skyraider.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/EA-1F_VAW-13_1966.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zurich163 on 27-05-2010, 01:05:41
(http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/va25specbomb-001b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-05-2010, 02:05:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/WWI_Poster_Rumania.jpg)

It's not healthy that I find propaganda so cool.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 27-05-2010, 02:05:41
(http://www.bf-games.net/forum/uploads/1266558736/gallery_28554_184_29282.jpg)
The prototype of the A7V is demonstrated to the OHL (Kaiser Wilhelm II) 19.05.1917 Mainz
The structure is from wood and the chassis is burdening with 10t
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-05-2010, 06:05:11
@ CPS:  I've seen that one before...I always lol at the idea of the allies in WW1 fighting for "freedom and justice"  ::)

And of course, Romania got its ass handed to it.  :P



(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/General_Toshev_and_Hilmi_Pasha.JPG)

Quote
General Toshev and Hilmi Paşa observing the fighting around Medgidia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-05-2010, 14:05:06
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4628/259554049099f9c71a99o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-05-2010, 15:05:23
             "Humanitarian help from the Hellenic Composite Battalion in Afghanistan to Kabul's Deaf-Mute School"

(http://www.centcom.mil/images/stories/090723greece.jpg)


Quote
Humanitarian help from the Hellenic Composite Battalion in Afghanistan (ΤΕΣΑΦ) toKabul’s deaf-mute school started in March 2009. 250 children are attending the school, which is
located in the center of Kabul. On a weekly basis (every Saturday) a number of approximately 10 students, some representatives and some professors are hosted by the Battalion.

During the visits lunch is provided to the Afghan kids and their chaperons who have the opportunity to enjoy video projects about geographic, historical and civilization information with the Battalion personnel. Afghan kids have fun with the ΤΕΣΑΦ’s entertainment means playing soccer, ping-pong, board games etc.

School gifts are presented to the kids and commemorative presents to their teachers. On May 19th 2009, Greek Battalion’s Commander and some officers visited the aforementioned school where they donated 21 marker boards, soccer balls and they provided food goods for the coverage of  school needs.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-05-2010, 19:05:48
^^ I remember something like that last year :O

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/gaycake.jpg)
Turkish special forces volunteer Yusuf Ziya Arpacık during the Nagorno-Karabakh war... He also did some 'things' in the East against the PKK before and after Nagorno-Karabakh war..

EDIT: LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL us after 10+ hours of watch :)
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=lololololmiggy.flv
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-05-2010, 15:05:13
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1371/gulfwarepisode2defencet.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-05-2010, 19:05:31
I have no fucking clue what he was saying but that video was funny enough to transcend any language barrier.   ;D

Half a day of watch, and you wouldnt understand it if we said it in english either :D

Basic translation is

IM TIRED, IM NOT A FUCKIN ANIMAL, MY MUM AND DAD ARENT A FUCKIN COW, FUCK THIS, IM TIRED! And then the laying down :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/CAKENESS.jpg)

EDIT: Also a pic from joint Turkish-German Naval exercise west of Crete
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/12023.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 28-05-2010, 21:05:14
Not sure if I posted it before, but oh well. The one in the foreground is the carrier "Harry Truman" and the one in the distance is the "Theodore Roosevelt". Note the fella standing on the Truman.
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/862/trumanroosevelt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-05-2010, 22:05:10
I'd like to see a carrier and this one next to each other. And what would it be called if you mix these? :D

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Oasis_of_the_Seas%2C_October_30_2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Jürgen on 28-05-2010, 22:05:39
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7773/guerracivil1.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-05-2010, 22:05:15
(http://www.navy.ru/science/images/nk1144peter.jpg)


Russian Kirov class missile cruiser steams on
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-05-2010, 20:05:09
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6250/madsenbn5.jpg)

The text says "Machine gun of the Russian cavalry".
The photo is scanned from an old book I got from my grandmother. It´s part of a series and contains articles of German WW1 press articles. The books are full of propaganda, but also contain tons of images and articles and are called "Illustrated history of the World War". I´m not sure when the books were printed, but they´re pretty old.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-05-2010, 20:05:43
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeDoggie.jpg)
N Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 29-05-2010, 20:05:42
So exactly what type of machine gun is that "Russian cavalry machine gun"?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madsen_machine_gun

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Norwegian_soldiers_with_Krag-J%C3%B8rgensen_rifle_and_Madsen_LMG.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-05-2010, 10:05:42
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7307/akfmaklfdw9.jpg)

A German Wiesel "weapon carrier" armed with a TOW wire-guided anti-tank rocket in Afghanistan, I think in 2006. They were withdrawn but there are plans to send them back to Afghanistan because the TOWs are pretty succesful in penetrating the thick mud walls of local compounds where OMF usually hide behind. In the last two years the situation in German-controlled Northern Afghanistan, especially Kunduz area has slowly escalated and transformed the area into a fighting zone. Soldiers and politicians call for long for more heavier weapons in order to stand a chance against OMF, especially since the Bundeswehr has led and will lead numerous offensive operations in order to drive the OMF away and establish FOBs in the disputed areas.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-05-2010, 12:05:08
(http://www.enemyforces.net/tanks/scorpion_2.jpg)

British FV101 Scorpions. I always loved the CVR family. The scorpion, the scimitar, the Spartan...


We belgians had many Scorpions and Scimitars. And all where in very good state and one of our most used vehicle's in foreign operations, but our ex-minister of defense De crem (Crembo) phased out ALL Tracked vehicle's...

With result is that we our largest firepower atm is 12.7MM and 90MM guns..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-05-2010, 13:05:29
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3923/par10kr4.jpg)
I NEED TO GET TO WORK DAMNIT! GREEN THIS LIGHT!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-05-2010, 15:05:35
Another crashlanded SU-25. Strong planes indeed. Looks like it was hit by a heat seeking AA missle (Stinger??) in Afghanistan, 1980.
(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3517/su252.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-05-2010, 19:05:47
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3923/par10kr4.jpg)
I NEED TO GET TO WORK DAMNIT! GREEN THIS LIGHT!
I wanna know where this guy works :|

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/Sexaycobra.jpg)
Cobra
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-05-2010, 22:05:32
Sorry for posting another pic so early, but I just have to post it.
Hell yeah, finally the first Panzerhaubitze 2000 has arrived in Kunduz Camp. Hopefully they will be used in offensive ops and will fire HE shells and not just smoke rounds to finally give our lads precise and hard-hitting firepower!

(http://www.euronews.net/wires/ddp/images/I137002381530497_BLD_Online.jpg)
Sexy beast!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-05-2010, 19:05:27
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/Cake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 31-05-2010, 19:05:33
(http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/6042/a7hkaberos1995dx3.jpg)

A7 Corsair

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 31-05-2010, 22:05:01
hahaha i was reading the Norwegian army field manual and it descripted how you could use your AG-3 for AA use agains strafing jets. i rofled so hard ;D

edit:

AG-3 F2 version (with railzzzz and aimpointzz)

(http://k53.pbase.com/g4/76/574376/2/65267120.OX7TKnll.jpg)

i have been shooting this baby all weekend now ;D ;D ;D ;D

and i also got to shoot the new HK416 that the Norwegian forces are using:
(http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/606/606562/6065621/jpg/active/960x.jpg)
(yes that is the standard issue version)
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

i also have been shooting the Glock 17 or P-80 as its called in norway :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 01-06-2010, 12:06:23
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124095&d=1275327202)
Dutch Leopard 2 tanks.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-06-2010, 12:06:03
You need to clean those tanks up  ;D . I like the black and white effect though!

(http://greekmilitary.net/webzoom.freewebs.com/gfile/leopard1A5%20tank%20guards%20greek%20Military%20hovercraft.jpg)
Leopard 1 A5
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 01-06-2010, 12:06:30
First Croatian made MBT!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3745290936_049bb4039e_o.jpg)
M-95 Degman MBT
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-06-2010, 20:06:44
The MAG is more forgivable on that. But it has a lowwer ROF. And 200 grammes of more weight


(http://upload.milpedia.org/wiki/nl/thumb/5/5b/MAG_01_UK.jpg/300px-MAG_01_UK.jpg)

British forces on excercise with the L7 GPMG(FN MAG)   Now you can see how much this man has to carry.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-06-2010, 23:06:41
Nice pic Bouras, you guys still using Leo 1?

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2mm9ukn.jpg)
Turkish Leopard 1T

EDIT:

MG3 eats too many rounds. PKM's generally more lightweight and has a very good/smooth rate of fire. Dunno about the MAG though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 02-06-2010, 00:06:33
MAG is easy  ;D

Anyway's this time no operational photo from me,

Fresh out of the box!!:
(http://94.100.114.16/955150001-955200000/955156001-955156100/955156038_6_eP3o.jpeg)
And yes, the sand colored parts will be standard :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 02-06-2010, 00:06:17
Basically an updated M-84, itself a license built T-72.
M-84 was Yugoslavian  :P

But they were/are built in the same factory, so it's still an updated M-84, doesn't matter what the country was called when they were made.


Slovakian AF Mil Mi-8PPA 'Hip-K'

(http://flanker-aviation.com/up/mi8ppa_slovakaf_7520_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 02-06-2010, 02:06:59
I don't know about you, but the Mi-8 and its derivatives have allways had a certain charm about them for me.

(http://www.guncopter.com/images/mi-8-landings.jpg)
Multiple Egyptian MI-8 Hip F assault helicopters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 02-06-2010, 11:06:07
There is only one helicopter i love in the whole world.

(http://aeroweb.lucia.it/~junap95/helicopters/images/mi24/hind_d.jpg)

And that is the Hind E (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-24)


Maybe because the first game i ever played was Metal Gear Solid on play station 1...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-06-2010, 14:06:07
And the hind story doesnt end

(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/9/7/9/1268979.jpg)

Export MI-35 Hind E
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 02-06-2010, 16:06:19
yeah really liked that movie
and just for kicks stinger to take down the evil gunships
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_abaJ0xbRju4/R95gJdurf2I/AAAAAAAAAJg/t4g3KW7yuOQ/s320/handheld-stinger-missile.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 02-06-2010, 17:06:33
(http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/gallery/images/military/rotorcraft/ch47d/images/US-Army-Chinook-2.jpg)

(http://www.skycontrol.net/UserFiles/Image/Helicopters_img/200807/200807-agustawestland-ch47f-chinook-boeing-farnborough-1.jpg)

CH-47F Chinooks <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-06-2010, 19:06:49
^^ Rawr.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Otokar.jpg)
Otokar Cobra...

EDIT:
Supercobra's firing on PKK position in Tunceli
http://webtv.hurriyet.com.tr/category.aspx?cid=2&vid=6974&bid=1&hid=14906608
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-06-2010, 16:06:33
East German army magazine, featuring a cute radio operator.
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2697/post1010658908333zmpo2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 03-06-2010, 17:06:08
HH-47 Chinooks
(http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/HH-47_Chinook_helicopter_Poster_Small.jpg)

(http://www.combatreform.org/HH47usafgray.jpg)


the latest of the combat version
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-06-2010, 19:06:35
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Mouahahcake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-06-2010, 22:06:26
never liked those blackhawks

A skycrane in vietnam shows its lifting capability=2 Full UH-1 Hueys!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Sikorsky_Skycrane_carrying_2_Hueys_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 03-06-2010, 23:06:49
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124125&d=1275341144)
Dutch CV90 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 04-06-2010, 14:06:14
Since i havent posted in two days i will post two pics :D


(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Armoured%20Core/IMG_0665.jpg)
Greek troops exiting a Leonidas APC


Quote
The Leonidas APC is based on the Steyer Daimler Puch model 4K7FA, and was built domestically by Steyer Ellas (now ELVO) starting in 1982. Additional units were also sold to the National Guard of Cyprus.

(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Armoured%20Core/Greek%20army%20AT.jpg)

Milan Anti Tank in action
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 04-06-2010, 14:06:19
They stopped using the skycranes didn't they?

US forces are indeed using CH47´s and MH/CH53´s for heavy lifting nowadays. Blackhawks do the normal lifting.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/UH-60_and_CH-53E.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/MH-53J_Pave_Low_III.jpg)

Really kick-ass helicopters. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 04-06-2010, 20:06:33
CV90!! ;D ;D<3<3<3<3

best apc ever!:D
IFV*




And speaking about the CV90;

CV9040C in Afghanistan.
(http://pici.se/pictures/medium/XkspwcoSS.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-06-2010, 22:06:09
A SU-24 shows off its armament.

(http://www.red-stars.org/IMG/jpg/Su-24_armement.jpg)

Impressive Soviet beast!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-06-2010, 23:06:43
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/DSCI0127.jpg)
Mountain and Commando Brigade HQ.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 05-06-2010, 03:06:39
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Bosnia_mig29.jpg)

A U.S. Army documentation team surveys the wreckage of a Former Republic of Yugoslavia MiG-29 outside the town of Ugljevik, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on March 27, 1999. The aircraft is one of two shot down by NATO forces during Operation Allied Force, the air operation against targets in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 05-06-2010, 05:06:47
Inbetween the 2 engines, what is that thing that looks like a parachute is coming out of it? Hyperdrive?
Or it could be a parachute, to reduce the speed as it's landing...
as seen here:
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac324/Oddball_8/mig29_landing.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 05-06-2010, 09:06:16
That could be the Mig-29 shot down by a Dutch F-16. It was the first kill of the Operation Allied Force, And the  first "Air to air" kill since World war 2 by a Dutch pilot.

It got destroyed by an AMRAAM head-on missile intercept took place 18km from the lead F-16.

http://www.f-16.net/news_article607.html

And as a Cooky: 2 dutch Demo F-16's
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3409223867_0b0230efec.jpg)

(http://www.the306sqn.com/sitebuilder/images/Naamloos-1-551x390.jpg)

For the Dutch/Belgium/German plane lovers; Dutch Airforcedays 18 en 19 june, Gilze rijen AFB.

http://www.defensie.nl/luchtmacht/luchtmachtdagen/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 05-06-2010, 11:06:54
(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Armoured%20Core/Kentavros.jpg)
Quote
ELBO Kentaurus

Kentaurus is an Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) designed and developed by the Greek vehicle builder ELBO. Its history is connected with the need for an advanced AIFV by the Greek Armed Forces.

After aborted efforts including Leonidas-2 variants and other attempted improvements and joint developments, ELBO worked entirely on its own, on a new design according to the specifications given at the time by the Greek Army. The resulting AIFV developed by the Greek company, named 'Kentaurus' was officially introduced in the Defendory Arms Exhibition in Athens in 1998, and at that time was one of the most advanced AIFV's in the world. It features a 420hp MTU Diesel engine, 30 mm EBO cannon and 7.62 mm machine-gun (built on Mauser and Rheinmetall designs), Pyrkal smoke-grenade launchers, Toxotis computerized fire control system and KUKA turret. The crew is 3+8, maximum speed (street) is 75 Km/h and maximum weight is 19.8 tons. However, despite successful intensive tests by the Greek army, its approval, and an initial agreement in 2003 for an order of 140 vehicles, its fate is to this date uncertain due to subsequent cutbacks in relevant military spending, and evaluation of cheaper alternatives.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 05-06-2010, 16:06:29
As far as I know the first Mig-29 in that conflict was taken out by a Dutch F-16, and the Pilot got killed.
If i'm not mistaking it was a Female Pilot also. Anyways doesn't mater.

Anyways A shot from Afghanistan:

(http://94.100.118.171/958950001-959000000/958996501-958996600/958996589_6_5s_H.jpeg)
Dutch SLA at the shooting range.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-06-2010, 23:06:05
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/vehiculo012.jpg)
Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-06-2010, 09:06:46
Cry me a river Bouras, Greco's burn the Turkish flag on a daily basis and I dont give 2 shits. You guys couldnt afford WW3 anyway

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/1920196320SAMPSONOrmophita.jpg)
Your little 'comrades' 15 mins of fame.

When is that and why this guy is smiling, and wtf is that a No1?!

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3232/a39tx.jpg)

Argentine Huey shot down during Falklands War. Sad.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-06-2010, 12:06:10
(http://www.e-grammes.gr/photos/greece/desert.jpg)

thanks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-06-2010, 23:06:16
When is that and why this guy is smiling, and wtf is that a No1?!

Cyprus, and dont ask why he's smiling lol

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/omgstfuwat.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 07-06-2010, 16:06:29
(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Armoured%20Core/greek%20M-113A3%20APC.jpg)M113s A3 of the Hellenic Armed Forces
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-06-2010, 19:06:23
^^ Replace those, ASAP. :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Trololol-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-06-2010, 21:06:51
(http://img15.nnm.ru/2/e/e/a/b/d4e89bd8a3c607f1fc52b1c6a61.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 07-06-2010, 21:06:41
http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/519/Jurmo-4.jpg
Finnish Jurmo-class landing craft.
c-c-c-c-combo

(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_13961/scope_0/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~13961~En%20finsk%20stridsb%C3%A5t%20av%20Jurmoklass,%20brevid%20en%20stridsb%C3%A5t%2090%20H.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 08-06-2010, 00:06:43
T-t-t-t-t-t-t TRIPPPPPLE!!!!!

(http://gfx.dagbladet.no/pub/artikkel/4/43/433/433377/Stridsbaat.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 08-06-2010, 02:06:40
Mussolini, 1917.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Benito_Mussolini_1917.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-06-2010, 11:06:25
Thee HK417 is designed more for use as a "designated marksman" rifle than an assault rifle, with its increased cost, accuracy, penetrative power and effective range weighed against decreased rate of fire and magazine capacity (although fully automatic fire is selectable).

But on the H&K site its being named an assault rifles.
I have seen Dutch SF also use it in an Assault rifle form.

I wanted to show you guys This:

A British Harrier Crash Landed at KAF:
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2njv82d.jpg)

And here the footage of the Crashlanding:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB5CXlEALJ0&feature=player_embedded#!
 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-06-2010, 21:06:40
It could be him trying to land a light support aircraft with bombs on the racks.
Probably had to come in too fast because of the extra load
Probably landed too hard, snapping the flimsy gear.

Probably that ^^

Warning GRAPHIC, 'biatch'!






(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSCI0029.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSCI0028.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-06-2010, 21:06:25
(http://pontosandaristera.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/asarticlerecords-1040_armenians3.jpg)

No thats the way....Pontus massacred by the Turks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-06-2010, 21:06:43
Ooh, are we posting dead guys now? ok then.
(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1803/1272628886791.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 08-06-2010, 22:06:24
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/LALALLALALA.jpg)

Turkish Blue Berets practice comraderie after a long day of work
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-06-2010, 23:06:17
Barbarians.

Dont flatter yourself.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Tunceli.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-06-2010, 00:06:06
I'm gonna make my Point here,
Tolga I suport you in your opinion.
If that guy was shooting at you hours before, trying to kill you.
You don't mind about the respect you have for the person.
Especially when you know how they threat others. For example:

!!!! WARNING graphic image !!!!

(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/262/8sep06kakrak018.jpg)

This kit was hang by the Taliban then shot, after that they put an IED in his body.
He helped Dutch forces building a school witch he afterwards attended.
They put him there to scare us, find him take him down the tree and hope we would not noticed the damn IED on him.

If you have been in a wartime situation, you gonna look a whole lot different to dead body's.
I understand the posing thing is maybe a bit overdone. But I also have tons of photos we took for reports.
Happy the Taliban take the dead with them most of the time, so we don't have too clean up the mess like Tolga have to. And sorry that I say so..

but a person/relative that died of cancer cant be compared to a person who died trying to take your live.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 09-06-2010, 09:06:07
(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Troops/dyk2es2.jpg)
Greek M4s with M203

Dang it i just looked at the main gun and forgot about the butt stock .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-06-2010, 02:06:24
Why make such a huge thing out of two pictures? Shit happens, get over it and post some pics..

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSCI0138.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-06-2010, 02:06:57
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/548/mg4123.jpg)

Dutch KCT
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 10-06-2010, 10:06:58
(http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/5642/mr210066wd.jpg)
F-16 Block52+
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-06-2010, 10:06:22
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HFDkzuFx0qg/SX35V4UcqWI/AAAAAAAAAMI/0MPT_9s5DQo/s1600/2635672697_aa69434e24_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-06-2010, 22:06:01
wtf... ak mag on a ag3 ;D

we only use the standard 20 round mag ::)

Its not an AK mag and its not an AG3, its not a G3 eitehr xD Its an HK33

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSCI0113.jpg)
Now THAT is a G3 :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 10-06-2010, 23:06:23
If you guess which rifle is this, you'll get 2 boxes of e-cookies  ;D
(http://www.fyjs.cn/bbs/attachments/Mon_0903/26_102825_2a18ada0f7f08ec.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-06-2010, 00:06:06
VHS? I would've said FAMAS but I think France is the only European country to use em.

Another pic

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSCI0141.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 11-06-2010, 00:06:36
Then how bout G36

(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Troops/fa6od7.jpg)

That is sexier imo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-06-2010, 11:06:07
Confiscated weapons, Afghanistan, 1980
(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/1917/90064852.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 11-06-2010, 12:06:55
Today I post 3 pictures. Why? Because I can.

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/4d06e0cc.jpg)

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/81866fd8.jpg)
Quote
British Corporal Tony Galacki (R), of 40 Commando Royal Marines, carries the newly issued 'Sharpshooter rifle' next to Marine Ross Williamson in Afghanistan’s Helmand Provine June 6, 2010. The first new infantry combat rifle introduced to British forces in 20 years, the semi-automatic Sharpshooter fires a larger and longer range 7.62 mm round than the standard weapon. The Ministry of Defence ordered 400 of the rifles from US firm Lewis Machine and Tool as an urgent requirement, in response to longer range small arms battles in Afghanistan. Picture taken June 6, 2010.


(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/48019000/jpg/_48019815_sharpshooter_rifle_466.jpg)
Quote
Royal Marines in Afghanistan have begun using a new long-range rifle in their fight against the Taliban.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-06-2010, 23:06:31
Then how bout G36

G36, G3... Doesnt matter for me, all I know is the Germans are the gods of small arms, tanks and howitzers...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakecakecake-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 12-06-2010, 17:06:45
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/south_america/peru/exhibition/sitdef_2009/pictures/F2000_combat_assault_rifle_FN_Herstal_Belgium_Belgian_SITDEF_2009_Defence_Exhibition_Peru_Lima_003.jpg)

That weapon is the weapon i love the most.If it was a woman id hit it . FN F2000 . 2009 Defence Exhibition Peru Lima.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-06-2010, 01:06:35
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeDoggie.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-06-2010, 11:06:24
More pics, less text guys.

Gulf War 2: Bad driving

(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6690/destroyediraqit55mv4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-06-2010, 16:06:16
(http://www.militarize.org/waffen/main_battle_tank/t-64/t-64a.jpg)

Soviet propaganda photo showing T-64's and Mi-24 hinds
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-06-2010, 16:06:01
(http://www.traininglabint.com/eng/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Greek-Military-full-camo-Trooper.jpg)
FN FAL Greece: Adopted the FAL and FALO under license by the Pyrkal factories before using Hellenic Arms Industry-made G3A3s. This move was due to lack of support by the Greek government on Pyrkal. It was in use with the Greek special forces and the IV Army Corps in the Evros region from 1973 to 1999. The FAL was replaced in 2000.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 14-06-2010, 17:06:24
(http://i46.tinypic.com/whecg7.jpg)
Quote
Royal Marines from 40 Commando undertake a patrol in Afghanistan's Helmand province on the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-06-2010, 15:06:54
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/POuahahahaha.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-06-2010, 19:06:49
(http://www.i-f-s.nl/pres/EE/6681.JPG)
F-104G I think.I have been at this exhibition its only a bit away from my house here in Athens and i have been inside every single vehicle (including this plane).This is my heaven! It includes a helicopter,An AA tank,Some ex-MBT's,Some cannons and this plane.God how much i love that place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 15-06-2010, 20:06:13
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC%20-%202/b52f2444.jpg)
Quote
US marines commanding officer, Captain Stephan Karabin with 1/3 marines Charlie Company (foreground-L) briefs British army Major Tom Giffard with A Squadron, Household Cavalry Regiment (foreground-R) in front of a Danish Leopard tank as they clear Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)s from a main route with US army soldiers from Thorn Task Force in Trikh Nawar on the North Eastern outskirts of Marjah, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 16-06-2010, 10:06:26
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1052/47203525.jpg)
Helikopterski's of mighty Russian Airforce!  da!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-06-2010, 11:06:02
@tolga gangsta's only if they where using drugs the picture was complete

Cuz thats how we roll.


Bouras, F-104's were known as uçan tabutlar or flying coffins in Turkish Air Force service, poor safety record ftw

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/1_t2_1.jpg)
TuAF F-16's and tanker flying over Canada during the maple flag exercise a month ago... (Not really, were invading Canada) :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-06-2010, 12:06:53
Germany, italy and other countries also had bad safety records with their Starfighters

Our Starfighters where locally built by SABCA and many other companies. We had a relativly low accident number with the F104


(http://asiadefence.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/air_su-33_landing_and_parked-folded_lg.jpg)

SU-33's on the Admiral Kuznetsov of the russian navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-06-2010, 21:06:43


Bouras, F-104's were known as uçan tabutlar or flying coffins in Turkish Air Force service, poor safety record ftw\

The F-104 gets my vote for "crappiest jet fighter America has ever produced."


I would vote for the Yak-38. All the maneuverability problems of the F-104 (which was at lest fast) plus stupidly short range (something like 20 minutes IIRC).
(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/yak-38_forgers_on_deck____3.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-06-2010, 21:06:23
They had a range of 1300KM

the Yak's true problem was the limited payload. It couldnt carry only 1000KG max, but in hot conditions this was barely or never achieved.
All of its problems where solved with the Yak-141. But it never enterd production due to end of cold war + not really a need for VTOL aircraft. SU-27,33 and MIG 29 and others where showing excellent performance onboard russian aircraft carriers.

Either 1300KM range for yak 38 and no payload, or only 400KM with barely any payload

(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/yak141a.jpg)

Graphic of the underside during VTOL stage

(http://www.rcthai.net/webboard/download/file.php?id=1129118)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-06-2010, 22:06:36
@ Tolga

(http://www.freewebs.com/gfile/341-08b.jpg)
Two can play this game  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-06-2010, 08:06:30
I never rooted for Yak in general anywho :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/isaf2.jpg)
Afghanistan, ive always hated the fact that they gave old woodland to our troops there, but gave them vests with the new camo pattern, its like w0tf guys how bout our uniforns match our vests?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-06-2010, 15:06:10
In line with the carrier mishaps in the other thread, here's a crash of an F9F Panther on the USS Midway in 1951.

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/F9F-OnEdge.jpg)
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/F9F-FireBall.jpg)
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/F9F-Recovery.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJh1N6vsBqg

The pilot suffered some burns on his ears but no other injuries: link (http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/F9F-Duncan.htm)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 18-06-2010, 03:06:19
This thread needs more quality pics.

Just imagine how miserable this must have been:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam021sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

Quote
Paratroopers of the U.S. 2nd Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade hold their automatic weapons above water as they cross a river in the rain during a search for Viet Cong positions in the jungle area of Ben Cat, South Vietnam, Sept. 25,1965. The paratroopers had been searching the area for 12 days with no enemy contact. (AP Photo/Henri Huet)

Many more here: http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/04/30/captured-a-look-back-at-the-Vietnam-war-on-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-Saigon-2/ (will be posting the best in the next few days)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 18-06-2010, 13:06:05
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/2183/image2028eu2.jpg)
ISAF Afghanistan Hellenic Army
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 18-06-2010, 14:06:37
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam027sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

Quote
A napalm strike erupts in a fireball near U.S. troops on patrol in South Vietnam, 1966 during the Vietnam War. (AP Photo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-06-2010, 14:06:14
(http://www.militaryaircraft.de/pictures/military/aircraft/Super-Etendard/Super-Etendard_RIAT2007_0830_800.jpg)

A french Super Etendard comes in for a landing.

Beautifull planes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-06-2010, 22:06:55
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/nbet-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 19-06-2010, 11:06:09
German anti-aircraft gun
(http://www.gwpda.org/photos/coppermine/albums/uploads/aviation/21628v.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-06-2010, 13:06:14
Hellenic Army Smyrna 1919
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Greek_army_Smyrne_1919.jpg)
Scene From the Marching of the Hellenic 1st Division on the docks of Smyrna, 07.50 , 2 May 1919
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-06-2010, 14:06:40
That what you call Izmir? Smyrna? No wonder we took it back, thats a terrible name xD


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/UT0135381.jpg)
North Iraq... US soldiers in the background ^^

Also found this
http://www.haberantalya.com/video.asp?videoID=586
Training Afghan Army, the guys cant keep rhythm on march and sometimes turn to the wrong side :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 19-06-2010, 15:06:43
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam033sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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Water-filled bomb craters from B-52 strikes against the Viet Cong mark the rice paddies and orchards west of Saigon, Vietnam, 1966. Most of the area had been abandoned by the peasants who used to farm on the land. (AP Photo/Henri Huet)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-06-2010, 16:06:55
Looks like the B-52s hit valuable targets. ^^

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2203/afghannationalarmy8smal.jpg)

Soldiers with Afghan National Army train firing the SPG-9 Russian Recoilless Rifle at the Kabul Military Training Center June 16. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Markus M. Maier)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-06-2010, 21:06:36
More recoilles rifles
(http://www.soldf.com/images/s_pvpj1110_1.jpg)

Swedish PVPJ1110 90MM recoilles rifle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-06-2010, 05:06:49
I am very sure that is a French kepi and French leggings. I believe Austro-Hungarian officers would be wearing some sort of jackboot.

This is an Austro-Hungarian soldier. Note the different style of hat. (He is junior enlisted, non NCO, but it illustrates the different type of hat that issued by Austria-Hungary.)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2654134963_61696a7082.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 20-06-2010, 09:06:51
More recoilles rifles
(http://www.soldf.com/images/s_pvpj1110_1.jpg)

Swedish PVPJ1110 90MM recoilles rifle
They made it even more awsome by mounting in on a Volvo:
(http://www.mv-museum.de/vehics/jeep/images/volvo_pic.jpg)
It is called Pvpjtgb 9031 which is an acronym for PansarVärnsPJäsTerränGBil 9031 (freely translated to Off-road anti-tank car 9031).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-06-2010, 11:06:33
Also, the boots are just normal low boots, and the leather gaiters were common for officers as private purchase right into WW2 for many countries.  The kepi is dead on austrian officer as well.

(http://home.earthlink.net/~josephsullivan1/images/IMperial%20Austrian%20cavalryman%20on%20arabian%20in%20snow.jpg)

Note the coat, similar style to the other guy's.

And here's some reserve officer's fooling around.  Note the kepis:

(http://janusmuseum.org/panabasis/kukdance.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-06-2010, 13:06:07
Can anyone identify this gun? I'm just curious how old it is and whether it is eastern or western made. I took the screenshot from a coverage about somalia. Seems to be the best the so called government troops got over there. So, does anyone know what ancient thing we got here?

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1489/somaliaat.jpg)

CP: 15:31 (http://www.spiegel.de/video/video-1069243.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 20-06-2010, 13:06:36
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/996/eldafqo4.jpg)



Tolga i heard twelve Turkish soldiers died and same amount of kurd rebels ? Now the PKK even threats for attacks at all major cities in Turkey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 20-06-2010, 14:06:07
Can anyone identify this gun? I'm just curious how old it is and whether it is eastern or western made. I took the screenshot from a coverage about somalia. Seems to be the best the so called government troops got over there. So, does anyone know what ancient thing we got here?

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1489/somaliaat.jpg)

CP: 15:31 (http://www.spiegel.de/video/video-1069243.html)

It looks like this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-10_recoilless_rifle) one; Russian made B-10 82mm recoilless rifle (1954).
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/B-10-82mm-recoilles-rifle-batey-haosef-1-1.jpg/296px-B-10-82mm-recoilles-rifle-batey-haosef-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 20-06-2010, 15:06:36
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam043sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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A U.S. Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter comes down in flames after being hit by enemy ground fire during Operation Hastings, just south of the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Vietnam, July 15, 1966. The helicopter crashed and exploded on a hill, killing one crewman and 12 Marines. Three crewman escaped with serious burns. (AP Photo/Horst Faas)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 20-06-2010, 17:06:51
Peacekeeping in Afghanistan
(http://zastita.info/files/img/2009/8/18/HV_afganistan.JPG)
Haven't posted pics in a long time...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-06-2010, 19:06:48
Tolga i heard twelve Turkish soldiers died and same amount of kurd rebels ? Now the PKK even threats for attacks at all major cities in Turkey.

Thats right, 2 nights ago 250 members of PKK snuck in and attacked a station of 40 soldiers.. 12 dead on our side 19 (or more) on their side, another Operation in N Iraq possible :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Jizzinmehpants.jpg)


Btw, alot of NATO and non NATO soldiers exchange weapons and fire them a little, its pretty common :) I also had a TSK soldier with an SA80 in Afghanistan

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 20-06-2010, 22:06:30
Worked with some pretty bearded US, I'm tellin ya ;D!
Anyways everyone is allowed to grow beards with my units on deployment, but back home there are still strict rules. thats how it should. Its a good thing that army's  change there rules to blend in more with the Culture of the country in witch they deploy.

In the first part of the war Taliban and locals used to call the SF personal, "Beard mans". Every normal personal still shaved every morning, which made the SF personal distinguished because of there wild look.

I think we all know this photo:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/RyanWoods/military%20photos/SFsoldierAfghanistan.jpg)

BEARD B-B-B-B-B-BONNNNUSSSSS
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/Reppluton/SF/Special_Forces_soldier.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-06-2010, 23:06:28
ok, so here is a cool picture.
(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3775/1277032044815.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 21-06-2010, 07:06:18
Direct hit:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam063sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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This general view shows a direct hit with North Vietnam 122 mm shell explosion in a U.S. ammunition bunker of 175 mm cannon emplacements at Gio Linh, next to demilitarization zone between north and south Vietnam, Sept. 1967, during the Vietnam War. (AP Photo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 21-06-2010, 10:06:15
Anybody said beard?  :D
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Bundesarchiv_Bild_134-C1743%2C_Alfred_von_Tirpitz.jpg/417px-Bundesarchiv_Bild_134-C1743%2C_Alfred_von_Tirpitz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-06-2010, 18:06:38
SVD Dragunov...very nice. I see that the ol' dragon still kicks ass.I own a captured chinese made Dragunov one from the FARC, shoots beautifully.

You can never go wrong with that rifle :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/BIXI.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-06-2010, 19:06:44
And if you buy 10 rifles to fill up your Tolga's Turkish Gunshop loyalty card, The 11th rifle is 30% off AND you get a 24 pack of uludag gazoz

(http://img.youtube.com/vi/wUj9pzoXNGo/0.jpg)

BM-30 Smerch launching its rockets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 21-06-2010, 23:06:31
Aftermath of a massacre where VietCong murdered 114 civilians...

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam069sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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General views of the destroyed montagnards of Dak son new life Hamlet, December 7, 1967 in Vietnam. Vietcong killed 114 of the villagers and wounded 47. (AP Photo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-06-2010, 04:06:09
I, I Really dont know what the Fuck is this but, i entered "Civil War Niger" (The country, dont be a fool) and this came in...

(http://writingcompany.blogs.com/this_isnt_writing_its_typ/images/mend_rebels.jpg)

They Seem to be, "Mend Rebels", probably fighting against Nigerian Troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-06-2010, 16:06:53
(http://www.hellas.org/military/navy/images/fleet-2.jpg)

So another attack Tolga ? A bus from Constantinople ? Heard it again on the news...3 dead this time .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-06-2010, 19:06:56
Yes Bouras. A bus in Istanbul full of off duty NCO's was hit by an IED. 4 soldiers dead plus the 17 year old daughter of one NCO. Kurdish sources state 2000 soldiers and 50 tanks are in North Iraq though.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeAK74.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-06-2010, 20:06:38
(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/3255/e6edb34f95d648a49a701cb.jpg)

Kyrgyzstan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 23-06-2010, 01:06:49
Any of you tank lover seen this yet!

New Leopard 2 upgrade by Rheinmetall
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2966/1001380yh.jpg)
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=127093&d=1277208670

And this, Possible the new Leopard 2a7, but there is something interesting about it!

Dutch people pay very good attention!
(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9878/p6169128.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 23-06-2010, 05:06:10
Danger close airstrike, siege of Khe Sanh, 1968:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam080sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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U.S. Air Force bombs create a curtain of flying shrapnel and debris barely 200 feet beyond the perimeter of South Vietnamese ranger positions defending Khe Sanh during the siege of the U.S. Marine base, March 1968. The photographer, a South Vietnamese officer, was badly injured when bombs fell even closer on a subsequent pass by U.S. planes. (AP Photo/ARVN, Maj. Nguyen Ngoc Hanh)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-06-2010, 18:06:37
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KIraq.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Aim.jpg)

North Iraq

EDIIIIIIT:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/parad_Tbilisi1.jpg
WHAT THE PHUCK did Georgia do to our beautiful Cobra's?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-06-2010, 18:06:45
^^ How many would they have to replace? 80? 90?

Camo of the Georgian Cobra's look something like
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/LEO2_3.jpg)
Wouldnt you agree, Bouras? xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 23-06-2010, 19:06:39
First of all Macedonia is a part of Greece not an individual country...

Secondly FYRO"M"'s army is so tiny that they could not afford a frigging shell of a Leo2 let alone a MBT

That is a Greek Leo apparently repainted for parade or something (you can See its Greek from the Flag on the side.) Or a newly completed one..

(http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/9939870.jpg)
(http://altair.com.pl/files/news/2008/06/i-i08-06-003leo.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 24-06-2010, 15:06:19
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam079sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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An American C-123 cargo plane burns after being hit by communist mortars while taxiing on the Marine post at Khe Sanh, South Vietnam on March 1, 1968. (AP Photo/Peter Arnett)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 24-06-2010, 16:06:34
LoL for a second i though it got hit by mortars while flying  ;D


(http://www.haf.gr/media/F-4E_pa.jpg)
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(R)F-4 E Phantom II / PI2000

This aircraft started it's long career in the air forces of numerous countries with the fighter designation F-110A in 1962. The Phantom has seen an extraordinary amount of improvements, all inspired by it's performance in the Vietnam conflict. The F-4 currently serves in the Hellenic Air Force as a multi-purpose fighter, as well as in reconnaissance roles (RF-4). A number of these aircraft have undergone major modifications (Peace Icarus 2000) by DASA of Germany, thus making them the most advanced Phantoms to ever fly.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-06-2010, 17:06:23
(http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2006-12/18/1872.jpg)
One of the coolest plane's my nations airforce ever had= The Mirage V
(http://www.amerikaantje.be/images/artikels/new_insignes/Mirage%20V%20Belgian%20Air%20Force.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-06-2010, 22:06:33
I believe their was also an account when a stuka coming in for an emergency landing, just behind enemy lines, a Artillery round exploded just underneath the plane, causing it to crash. Later on they found out that the only working artillery gun on that moment was a Soviet 122MM M1931/37

And here is the succesor to that model=

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/122h63ampuu.jpg)

Finnish 122MM D-30 soviet gun right after it fired
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 25-06-2010, 15:06:36
This picture captures the moment the First Cavalry Division linked up with the Marines on the outskirts of Khe Sanh, lifting the siege of Khe Sanh.

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/vietnam087sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_5.jpg)

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Pfc. Juan Fordona of Puerto Rico, a First Cavalry Division trooper, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Cpl. James Hellebuick over barbed wire at the perimeter of the Marine base at Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, early April 1968. The meeting marked the first overland link-up between troops of the 1st Cavalry and the encircled Marine garrison at Khe Sanh. (AP Photo/Holloway)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-06-2010, 15:06:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/M108-105-mm-howitzer-vietnam.jpg)

M108 Self-proppeled artillery in vietnam after a firing mission. The US deployed many self-propelled artillery during the vietnam=
-M108 105MM howitzer
-M109 155MM Howitzer
-M107 175MM Field gun
-M110 203MM howitzer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-06-2010, 15:06:32
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/61/zubronthemovefl7.jpg)
Zubr on the move;Hellas has 4 of those beasts
    * ΠΤΜ Κεφαλληνία (L180)
    * ΠΤΜ Ιθάκη (L181)
    * ΠΤΜ Κέρκυρα (L182)
    * ΠΤΜ Ζάκυνθος (L183)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 25-06-2010, 17:06:58
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/61/zubronthemovefl7.jpg)
Zubr on the move;Hellas has 4 of those beasts
    * ΠΤΜ Κεφαλληνία (L180)
    * ΠΤΜ Ιθάκη (L181)
    * ΠΤΜ Κέρκυρα (L182)
    * ΠΤΜ Ζάκυνθος (L183)

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

Zubr ftw!
Yeye  ;D
(http://www.pivovary.info/prehled/prerov/l_zubr10.jpg)

Plus, on topic,

Allied soldiers take a breather before the next round of German bombardment
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/07_01/soildersDM_1171x800.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-06-2010, 21:06:41
EDIT: SCREW THE MORTAR PIC

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/yen3ql0.jpg)
Polis Özel Harekat, keeping it classy since 1984!

+ Balancing G3. For those of you that have held a G3, you know how hard it is :)
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=G3Tufek.mp4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-06-2010, 21:06:25
German paratroopers in Afghanistan. Must´ve been one of the pretty early contingents, because they still wear woodland pattern Flecktarn uniforms and the fella on the right wears the British "Bristol" body armour, still in DPM camo patter.
If you get the joke and think it´s funny btw, you have a very dirty mind, which is good! ^^

(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8291/afg24.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-06-2010, 02:06:17
(http://johnfenzel.typepad.com/john_fenzels_blog/images/2007/05/28/darfur3.jpg)

Chad, War in Chad?

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-06-2010, 14:06:20
ALL ATTENTION PAY! CAMOFLAGE WEAPON!
*dips AK-47 in mud


(http://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/4623/cv90_120-T.JPG)
Swedish CV90 120T
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-06-2010, 18:06:31
Pic from my basic training. We had a 3-day "EAKK"-training where we spent the time patrolling our operational area, looking for IEDs, UXOs, talking to "locals", guarding the checkpoint to our companies camp and patrolling the camp all with not much sleep and extremely hot temperatures. That was especially a pain in the you-know-where as we had to wear flak jackets when outside the camp...I drank so much but yet didn´t have to urinate because I sweated all the water our out. Atleast we slept in old ammo bunkers  where it was pretty cool inside.
This scene shows the 3rd squad of my plattoon maning the checkpoint. We often had scenarios where we had to search cars or individuals for weapons and explosives or got shot at and had to react. On our first patroll outside the base I nearly triggered an IED but fortunately the guy behind me saw the thin wire and so we were able to call the EOD guys and they could "disarm" it (a squad from another platoon actually triggered it which caused a small explosion. Of course they´re DIs werent happy at all ^^). The checkpoint (only a small part here) was quite complex and had a lane where we searched cars, alert posts with machine guns etc.

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1747/aga09016.jpg)

The whole training was pretty cool because it actually had a practical use especially with todays "peace-keeping" missions like in Kosovo or Afghanistan (although especially the Kunduz area develops more and more into a battlefield nowadays).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-06-2010, 18:06:24
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4918/brdm2l3.jpg)
BRDM-2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-06-2010, 19:06:56
Pic from my basic training. We had a 3-day "EAKK"-training where we spent the time patrolling our operational area, looking for IEDs, UXOs, talking to "locals", guarding the checkpoint to our companies camp and patrolling the camp all with not much sleep and extremely hot temperatures. That was especially a pain in the you-know-where as we had to wear flak jackets when outside the camp...I drank so much but yet didn´t have to urinate because I sweated all the water our out. Atleast we slept in old ammo bunkers  where it was pretty cool inside.
This scene shows the 3rd squad of my plattoon maning the checkpoint. We often had scenarios where we had to search cars or individuals for weapons and explosives or got shot at and had to react. On our first patroll outside the base I nearly triggered an IED but fortunately the guy behind me saw the thin wire and so we were able to call the EOD guys and they could "disarm" it (a squad from another platoon actually triggered it which caused a small explosion. Of course they´re DIs werent happy at all ^^). The checkpoint (only a small part here) was quite complex and had a lane where we searched cars, alert posts with machine guns etc.

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1747/aga09016.jpg)

The whole training was pretty cool because it actually had a practical use especially with todays "peace-keeping" missions like in Kosovo or Afghanistan (although especially the Kunduz area develops more and more into a battlefield nowadays).

I think you already posted that Pic, or atleast you posted one just like that pic.

(http://www.nation.co.ke/image/view/-/599252/highRes/78486/-/maxw/600/-/p80lthz/-/PIX+1.jpg)

Somalian Fighters during the Somalian Civil War, Mogadishu.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-06-2010, 19:06:43
^^ They're not as primitive as you think :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-06-2010, 19:06:31
^^ They're not as primitive as you think :)

Exuse me?
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/mikequell/R6wWN9rCKaI/AAAAAAAAAoc/tNH9zGB2Uao/s800/lifejackets.jpg)
(http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/7/20/633521542935297811-lifejacketstheycansaveyourlife.jpg)

Plenty of stupid out there :)

Love his flack jacket, must offer great protection.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 26-06-2010, 21:06:39
funny useless M60A2 Starship tank  ;)

(http://i36.tinypic.com/ehu9t.jpg)

Western germany, NATO exercice
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 26-06-2010, 23:06:36
(http://www.namsa.nato.int/gallery/systems/m60-GR-3.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 27-06-2010, 00:06:32
M60, such a lovely tank.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d3/DM-SC-92-03658.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-06-2010, 00:06:44
(http://wigwags.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/korean_war_ha-sn-98-07085.jpg)

Get to da choppah! (Korean War)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-06-2010, 02:06:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/F-4D_194th_FS_California_ANG_in_flight_1987.JPEG)

F-4 Phantom of the 194th FS, 1987. Unit was tasked with defending the continental United States from a Soviet air attack.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cadyshack on 27-06-2010, 03:06:49
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Convair_F-106A_Delta_Dart_1.jpg)

F-106 Delta Dart firing a nuclear-tipped AA missile (obviously a dummy test).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-06-2010, 03:06:56
Well since its a Plane fest i should post my favorite Airplane Spaceship here
 

(http://files.abovetopsecret.com/uploads/ats49362_blackbird1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 27-06-2010, 04:06:04
(http://aboutfacts.net/LargePictures/CubanMslCrisis/1.jpg)
A U-2(I believe B, the second seat was in the C) taking off to spy on cuba during the Cuban missile crysis
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-06-2010, 05:06:39
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/North_Yemen_Civil_War.jpg)

Yemen Civil War. Yemen troops attempting to Repell a Egyptian Attack... Holding a Recoiless Rifle?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 27-06-2010, 09:06:41
Well since its a Plane fest i should post my favorite Airplane Spaceship here
 

(http://files.abovetopsecret.com/uploads/ats49362_blackbird1.jpg)
The first airplane that actually managed to lock the Blackbird on radar with its weapon systems:
(http://mccoy.nu/viggen2.jpg)

Nice article about it:
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-65940.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-06-2010, 12:06:33
HRHHRHRHR swedish planes have always looked so awesome


(http://origin-images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/35977/Ca80529.jpg)

Saab Draken
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-06-2010, 13:06:56
And here, the fastest aircraft in NATO that managed to sneak up on a 'slow' flying Blackbird for a few seconds.

(http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/englishelectriclightning/images/20179/english-electric-lightning-p1b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 27-06-2010, 13:06:17
Untill you are on the recieving end of its HE shell or its SHILAG AT Missile
:D it depends if you are in the range of engagement. The dead Range is 730 meters !

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F027410-0011%2C_Flugzeuge_F-104_Starfighter%2C_JG_74.jpg)

F-104 "Starfighter", the widowmaker of the lufwaffe
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 27-06-2010, 14:06:25
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3892348013_9be2f4b43e.jpg)
Saab J 29

I always have find that a sweet little bird!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-06-2010, 19:06:10
(http://i48.tinypic.com/qnvh9i.jpg)

Peekaboo! German A7V hiding in the bushes.

I also just read the Americans had an A7V at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds but scrapped it in 1942. What the fuck USA?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 27-06-2010, 20:06:07
(http://i48.tinypic.com/qnvh9i.jpg)

Peekaboo! German A7V hiding in the bushes.

I also just read the Americans had an A7V at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds but scrapped it in 1942. What the fuck USA?
That made me sad  :'(

A7V DAY!!
(http://www.iart7.com/WARBIRDS/gallery%20photos/A7V-1s.jpg)
I suppose both A7Vs we posted is "Totenkopf"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-06-2010, 20:06:27
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/American%20Armor%20Foundation%20Museum/GermanWWItankerhelmet.jpg)

#24 is an A7V crewman's helmet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 27-06-2010, 20:06:09
(https://www.cwgc.org/spring1918/imagelibrary/photo_lib/9827.jpg)
 :'(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-06-2010, 21:06:47
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/00ZXb1j3XzexY/610x.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-06-2010, 21:06:23
(http://www.nci.org/02NCI/01/f4_image2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 28-06-2010, 01:06:24
(http://www.muza-chan.net/aj/poze-weblog/marines-tank-korea.jpg)

M46 Patton in Korea <3

Edit: An extra one, just for you guys
A Sikorsky S-72 "X Wing" experimental helicopter, an early joint attempt at a helicopter/plane hybrid by Nasa and Sikorsky in the 1972  :P
(http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/gallery/photo/X-Wing/Medium/EC86-33555-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-06-2010, 02:06:38
I guess airwolf can go home now.

(http://www.tvshowcentral.net/tvshows/airwolf/airwolf_show_7.jpg)
Modified Bell 222
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 28-06-2010, 03:06:12
Stop posting that lame civilian stuff. Things that are meant to be shot at, if you please.
You asked for it..... ;D
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac324/Oddball_8/bartletti4.jpg)
...Sorry...couldn't resist....
...A different but just as important kind of war...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-06-2010, 11:06:18
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/chriswr450/GreekMilitaryCHINOOK.jpg)
Hellenic Army Chinook
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 28-06-2010, 11:06:50
A very specific croatian MiG-21  ;D
(http://www.croatianworld.net/Letters/Croatian_Air_force.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 28-06-2010, 12:06:22
(http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/Edwards2005/Highlights/UsaFlagF117_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-06-2010, 12:06:06
you call THAT an awesome paintjob?

Us belgians and our nothren neighbours know what paintjobs are
(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/6/4/3/1507346.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-06-2010, 12:06:35
A7 Corsair "Tiger"
(http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/aircraft-pictures/Tiggerlarge.jpg)
http://www.haf.gr/media/airshow/haf/airshow_1191.jpg
F104 "Tiger"
http://www.haf.gr/media/f-104_tigris.jpg
"Mount Olympos"
http://www.haf.gr/media/f-104_olimbos.jpg
THIS IS "SPARTA"!(Honestly!)
http://greekmilitary.net/Airforce/340.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 28-06-2010, 14:06:50
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/1213438.jpg)

Hungarian "eagle" Mi-24.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-06-2010, 15:06:11
(http://www.geocities.jp/eaglet_f15/MILITARY/PICTURE/AH-1Z_L2.jpg)
AH-1Z Viper

And with its little twin brother:
(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/1/3/9/1146931.jpg)
AH-1Z Viper & UH-1Y Venom
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Limonero on 28-06-2010, 21:06:19
It was a normal and happy day in the suggestion forums when suddenly...
*plz bring in more nazi tanks thx *


-----------------------------------------
On topic:

Verdeja tank,a spanish thing that never saw the factories at all..
(http://www.rojoyazul.net/images/militaris_imag/verdeja.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-06-2010, 22:06:34
(http://www.uncoached.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/army_photos_14.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-06-2010, 23:06:45
Palestine kid trowing an anti-tank rock against an isreali Malach 5 tank
(http://www.hotpolitics.com/tank_rock.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 29-06-2010, 00:06:28
^ Been playin' PR too much.

(http://media.englishrussia.com/daily-20/24.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-06-2010, 00:06:33
(http://www66.tok2.com/home2/tankguy/bulgaria/stug3-01.jpg)
With all that Stug 3 discussion i searched teh internets for teh Lulz.
 ;D

Posted here for being a "modern" age photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 29-06-2010, 04:06:34
(http://media.englishrussia.com/daily-20/24.jpg)

=
(http://www.military-today.com/apc/wiesel_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-06-2010, 15:06:09
(http://www.haf.gr/el/structure/units/ata/units/images/337_F84_acro1.jpg)
Fallout anyone ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-06-2010, 20:06:04
(http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/imgcacheA/15522.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-06-2010, 14:06:00
Get a room ffs.....

(http://greekmilitary.net/Greek%20Armoured%20Core/leo3ew5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 30-06-2010, 14:06:12
Finnish T55 tank during Itä110 (East110) exercise, 15 June 2010.

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7101/ita110.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-06-2010, 15:06:24
Get a room with your nationalistic POTD submissions.
^this


You and your constant Greek army Ownage this and that! Post something else dammit!
(http://www.dontgivvafuq.com/misc/pics/nam/arrs/hh-53_and_a-1_skyraider.jpg) A-1 skyraiders on a CAS mission during a combat rescue operation.

A1 skyraiders saved many pilots during the vietnam war by flying support with helicopters
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 30-06-2010, 15:06:08
T-72? 2010?

Wtf? Something doesnt compute right now. Those things have been scrapped, no?

no, only T54 and 55s. T72s are still in reservist service.

But...that thing is not T-72 ??? Turret and hull are all wrong. And by my understanding, T-72's have been either scrapped or sold as spare parts for Czech Republic. Let us compare shall we?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/T72.JPG)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-06-2010, 16:06:48
At least you guys still have tanks. All of our heavy equipment is removed, and the biggest we have of vehicles atm is MOWAG piranha's with .50CAL machine guns


(http://armyreco.ifrance.com/europe/belgique/vehicules_lourds/leopard_1/leopard1a5_belgium_23.jpg)
Belgian Leopard 1A5. The last mainbattle tanks we will ever have. They are currently being sold to lebanon and other nations
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-06-2010, 16:06:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Kham_Duc_Evacuation_during_Vietnam_War_May_12th_1968.jpg)

This is the only known picture of an action which led to the Medal of Honor being awarded. Taken at the Battle of Kham Duc, South Vietnam, May 12 1968.

Quote
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Lt. Col. Jackson distinguished himself as pilot of a C-123 aircraft. Lt. Col. Jackson volunteered to attempt the rescue of a 3-man USAF Combat Control Team from the Special Forces camp at Kham Duc. Hostile forces had overrun the forward outpost and established gun positions on the airstrip. They were raking the camp with small arms, mortars, light and heavy automatic weapons, and recoilless rifle fire. The camp was engulfed in flames and ammunition dumps were continuously exploding and littering the runway with debris. In addition, eight aircraft had been destroyed by the intense enemy fire and one aircraft remained on the runway reducing its usable length to only 2,200 feet. To further complicate the landing, the weather was deteriorating rapidly, thereby permitting only one air strike prior to his landing. Although fully aware of the extreme danger and likely failure of such an attempt. Lt. Col. Jackson elected to land his aircraft and attempt to rescue. Displaying superb airmanship and extraordinary heroism, he landed his aircraft near the point where the combat control team was reported to be hiding. While on the ground, his aircraft was the target of intense hostile fire. A rocket landed in front of the nose of the aircraft but failed to explode. Once the combat control team was aboard, Lt. Col. Jackson succeeded in getting airborne despite the hostile fire directed across the runway in front of his aircraft. Lt. Col. Jackson's profound concern for his fellow men, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself, and the Armed Forces of his country.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-06-2010, 20:06:18
Oh yeah I remember, all militaries are having a hard time. IIRC the Dutch military already spended their budget for 2010 in January/February  ;D

I dont know if EU countries are having a hard time or not, but our budget has been nearly tripled, for the first time in ages we arent having any budget problems :D

EDIT: People are posting tank pics so ill roll with that

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/lal.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 30-06-2010, 20:06:56
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/10/10/world/taiwan.650.22.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-07-2010, 03:07:19
Chief Parachute Rigger Carrol holding a Hatian child born aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.
(http://www.amdo.org/Vinson%20_from_Haiti.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-07-2010, 15:07:40
(http://www.battle-fleet.com/pw/his/f117/F-117-a.jpg)

USAF F117 refueling


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 01-07-2010, 17:07:00
I just read how the U.S. Department of Defense has a public relations department with 25,000 employees and a budget of $6 billion dollars.  Unreal where the money gets spent.

Anyway, before I irritate our Finnish overlord:

(http://www.chosinreservoir.com/Library/images/image35_jpg.jpg)

Marines retreating from the Chosin Reservoir.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-07-2010, 21:07:31
Interesting digital pattern Kading, what is that the standard uniform on ships or somethin?

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/DSCI0153.jpg)
Üzümlü, Hakkari :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-07-2010, 15:07:12
One Sexy Mirage F1 taxieng.

(http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2008-4/23/13951.jpg)

This has been one of the most beautifull jets ever imo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 02-07-2010, 15:07:33
(http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/project/Biographies/Joint-Crash-Details/2006-05-29-Mirage-2000-5/2000-5-69.jpg)
I prefer the Mirage 2000-5 if its about french planes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 02-07-2010, 19:07:09
USAF F-15E drops flares during a mission over Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2008:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Afghanistan_Flyover%2C_F-15E_from_391st_Expeditionary_Fighter_Squadron_deploys_flares_during_a_flight_over_Afghanistan%2C_Nov._12%2C_2008.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-07-2010, 21:07:05
F-15's. What a bunch of sexy beasts lol

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/talalal-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 02-07-2010, 22:07:09
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1976/karte038mb.jpg)
Swiss border 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-07-2010, 01:07:27
Russia, Moscow, 1938.
(http://englishrussia.com/images/workers_peasants_red_army/Rkka_16.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-07-2010, 02:07:44
(http://i37.tinypic.com/24lvsz8.jpg)

Nigerian Troops, maybe during Nigerian Civil War.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 03-07-2010, 05:07:28
(http://www.murdoconline.net/2008/canadian_laviii.jpg)

Canadian LAVIII in Afghanistan with what i'm guessing is an afghani mi8
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 03-07-2010, 15:07:32
(http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/2479/image207ip4.jpg)
I want a job like this...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-07-2010, 21:07:28
I want a job like this...

I want you to say that when the chute doesnt open :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Trololcake.jpg)
Pic from the ciggarette smugglers raid hahaha.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-07-2010, 23:07:27
(http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/7684/landcruiserzpu2145mm0lm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 04-07-2010, 18:07:44
(http://www.dragunov.net/action/mideast/dragunov_usa_iraq.jpg)

Description said ''note the panoramic photo above the solider'', does anybody know what it's used for?
For guard duty so you'd recognize any out of the ordinary (<- 'the ordinary' being that photo) perhaps?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 04-07-2010, 22:07:37
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5536/armyphotos1.jpg)

Ant another one because i haven't really contributed much lately.


Those sneaky bastards :D
(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8523/knipsely.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-07-2010, 00:07:46
^^ Leave it to the Americans to make an MG look cute :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Pose.jpg)
Boom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 05-07-2010, 00:07:41
Why are they holding the M16 so high on their shoulder?


(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/OMOIOMA71.jpg)

(Can someone tell me what is the MG the right guy is holding?Browning 50cal?)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-07-2010, 21:07:30
Euhm, i don't care what you do between missions, just don't involve me....
(http://acidcow.com/pics/20091229/picdump_118_73.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-07-2010, 00:07:18
^^ Sexy.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeKomandoo.jpg)
Özel Harekat C-Team
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-07-2010, 04:07:14
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6496/92536810868igj.jpg)
.Dutch soldier and his .50 cal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 06-07-2010, 20:07:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Hanzomon_February_2x_1936.jpg)

Japanese troops in the streets of Tokyo during an attempted military coup, February 26, 1936.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-07-2010, 02:07:55
Yes I'm posting 2 pics in a row.

(http://www.history.army.mil/photos/Korea/kor1950/SC351390.jpg)

Street fighting in Seoul, September 20, 1950.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 07-07-2010, 02:07:14
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/3154/1370mp3.jpg)

Hellenic Army with King Constantine Enters in Thessaloniki after the commander of the 8th Turkish army corps, Pasha Hassan Taxin, Surrendered the City of Thessaloniki to the Hellenic Army on 26-10-1912
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-07-2010, 12:07:26
I feel like i have let you guys down a bit with pictures, so here is something hardcore again.

AAAAAAMMMMBUUUUUUCCHHHH!!!!!!11!!!1
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9523/1278450907273.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-07-2010, 12:07:19
The pics they never show to the US Public. Wich still thinks that the US are still winning the war.

(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3743/su24mafterburnerny9.jpg)

Russian SU-24's taking off

While going to replaced by the SU34, this is unlikely to happen soon, as the SU24 is still very combat capable
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 07-07-2010, 13:07:50
ACW
(http://www.difrontealfuturo.net/images/American_Civil_War_12_cr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-07-2010, 13:07:47
He is right you know. It is like the german biased people on this forums who think their german army was superior on all levels and took down 50 allied soldiers and 25 allied tanks down before they even took fire.
Just as you go to an american forum, wich will ONLY show pictures of destroyed iraqi tanks, failed terrorist bombings and dead terrorists. They claim THEY are right and they alone, and if you are not supporting them, you are against them and against freedom and all the other bullcrap that comes out of their mouth.

(http://www.combatreform.org/usmcLAV25rubbertiresburningoniraqihighwaytn.jpg)
LAV25 burning after an attack. No further details exept that it is in Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-07-2010, 17:07:21
Im probably the wrong person to say this, but i'd say we stay away from the political part of wars :) at least on this thread.

Jandarma Özel Harekat (Gendarmarie Special Operations) C-Team again.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Braaaat.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-07-2010, 20:07:03
The pics they never show to the US Public. Wich still thinks that the US are still winning the war.

Being a member of the US public, I can say that they do show those pics, and every casulty that is taken in Afghanistan and Iraq gets reported, along with pictures of the person and their family and such.  So no, we do know the cost of war.


Btw, last I checked, we won Iraq.   ::)
I think the pics you see are more like coffins (like pic 1) with a nice picture of the people in the coffin while they where still alive. I doubdt you see pictures like pic 2.

Pic 1:
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/5637/1278506812706.jpg)

Pic 2: *Warning, do not open this if you are easily shocked*
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1788/1278506474505.jpg

Sure, this guy is perfectly fine, had a bad wound but nothing lifetreatening anymore. Hitting someone flatout with a baseballbat in the stomach would be a more severe wound. But still....
I did not add the caption on this, i believe it should not be there but it is so sorry


And you won iraq? Then why are you still there? You did not win Iraq until you completely leave it and it is a healthy selfsubstaining country. And that will take many, many more years.


Up untill here was what i think the us people see. Please tell me what is wrong in what i say, what do you really see? I only recieve CNN here and all i do on that is watch the news sometimes and watch Stewart (love the guy :p)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-07-2010, 21:07:08
Should the public really see a picture of their soldiers with ripped off arms and legs? I mean really, the pictures doesnt prove anything. Even if they saw the picture, they would rant about it on some forum and carry on. On paper the US has won in Iraq, but the occasional bomb or shootout will occur (which country DOESNT have shootouts or bombs?) 'Yeah, lets go show pictures of dead soldiers to our comrades, that'll fix things'

And since I HAD to post, I will contribute another pic (blame yourselves, not me :))

PKK arent the only ones pulling off ambushes.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Oldschool.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 07-07-2010, 22:07:23
Guys, enough political crap, get your own wee thread.

On the day that Westminister announces that British troops are to pull out of Sangin Province:
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm124/ajed125078739/sangin03.jpg)

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British forces based at Forward Operating Base Jackson on patrol in Sangin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-07-2010, 22:07:24
you are right. Politics suck
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/europe/Belgique/exhibition/Ben_Hur/pictures/Belgian_Mortar_team_Belgium_01.jpg)
Belgian mortar troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 08-07-2010, 02:07:16
The pics they never show to the US Public. Wich still thinks that the US are still winning the war.

Yah, because losing soldiers in a war is a sure sign of defeat. ::)

Reclining on the right is Lt. George A. Custer. Taken during the American Civil War.
(http://www.watsonswildlife.com/civil_war_photographs/The_Peninsula_Va_The_staff_of_Gen_Fitz_John_Porter_Lts_William_G_Jones_and_George_A_Custer_reclining.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FlyGuy45 on 08-07-2010, 03:07:45
http://i37.tinypic.com/24lvsz8.jpg

Is that a MP40 near the bottom?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-07-2010, 03:07:40
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8207/610xav.jpg)
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JELUWAR, AFGHANISTAN - JULY 06: A U.S. Army MRAP with Task Force Thor Route Clearance Patrol from 23rd Engineering Company, Airborne pushes rollers through sand during a day-long route clearance mission July 6, 2010 in Jeluwar, Afghanistan. The U.S. Army route clearance unit uses specialized equipment to seek out improvised explosive devices (IED) on roads throughout Afghanistan to prevent military patrols and civilians from being hit by the homemade roadside bombs that have injured and killed hundreds of NATO troops and locals.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-07-2010, 03:07:20
A very rare combat photo from the American Civil War:

(http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/Passaic1k.jpg)

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Monitors engage Confederate batteries on Sullivan's Island, Charleston, South Carolina. Photographed from one of the Confederate emplacements, the ships are identified as (from left to right): Weehawken, Montauk  and Passaic. The monitor on the right appears to be firing its guns. Date is given as 8 September 1863, when other U.S. Navy ships were providing cover for Weehawken, which had gone aground on the previous day. She was refloated on the 8th after receiving heavy gunfire from the Confederate fortifications.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-07-2010, 03:07:39
http://i37.tinypic.com/24lvsz8.jpg

Is that a MP40 near the bottom?

Looks a hell of a lot like the FBP m/948 submachine gun, from Portugal, but it still has a wooden stock =/

http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg112-e.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 08-07-2010, 08:07:06
maybe Christmas-Austro-Hungarian troops, WWI
(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/5971/dodpolednisiesta.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 08-07-2010, 10:07:42
i m always wondering, were mustaches required to join the army back in these days ?

i mean seriously there is rarely a soldier in WWI on photos without a mustache, or some other kind of facial hair.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-07-2010, 11:07:45
Well the last thing i wanna do when i am in the trenches, is shaving....

Shows the enemy i am a veteran, not new Meat.

Then again...war is the last place i wanna be in
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 08-07-2010, 11:07:32
well you still need to shave a mustache, or you grow a lumberjack /taliban beard instead.

i guess it was just the manly fashion of that time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 08-07-2010, 11:07:14
i guess it was just the manly fashion of that time.
This.  Back then you needed a mustache you could beat a bear to death with to be considered a man.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 08-07-2010, 12:07:17
so no mustache = no army service ?

nice way to opt out of the war(s) :D

(http://ivarfjeld.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/image.jpeg)
spanish civil war
not many mustaches here
might be too warm for them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-07-2010, 15:07:45
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/generalwoolsaltillomexico.jpg)

This is one of the first war photographs ever taken. From the Mexican War of 1846-1848. It shows General John Ellis Wool and his staff after the capture of Saltillo, Mexico in 1847. This occurred at the end of a 900 mile march through the desert from San Antonio.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-07-2010, 15:07:52
(http://www.hellenicnavy.gr/images/dykPhotos/kyma_16_2_04/DSC_3762.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-07-2010, 17:07:07
Obviously Special Operations unit, but which one Bouras?

EDIT: Nvm this was a repost

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakebooty.jpg)
With Police SF
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-07-2010, 17:07:48
We call them Frogs....I guess you can understand their job.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-07-2010, 18:07:17
Yeah, hop away as we break through the frontlines :D <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-07-2010, 18:07:41
Actually...Be already behind your frontlines destroying roads,bridges and wrecking as much havoc as possible without anyone know they even existed...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-07-2010, 18:07:13
How they gonna get there? Hop across the border dressed as frogs? :D By the way, they seem to use digital camo, whats up with that? First time seeing a Greek military unit (even SF) with digi camo on.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-07-2010, 18:07:34
Could be...They tried but drivers seemed to enjoy stepping on them...So they decided to go underwater...Amphibious .Dressed as frogs again in the start but some fishes tended to eat them...So they went for something better.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FlyGuy45 on 08-07-2010, 18:07:37
http://i37.tinypic.com/24lvsz8.jpg

Is that a MP40 near the bottom?

Looks a hell of a lot like the FBP m/948 submachine gun, from Portugal, but it still has a wooden stock =/

http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg112-e.htm

Thanks!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-07-2010, 18:07:12
Croatian antiterrorist unit (ATJ Lučko)
(http://dalje.com/slike/slike_3/r1/g2008/m12/y189549702141327.jpg)
The famous UFC fighter Mirko Filipović was a member before he started fighting  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 08-07-2010, 23:07:33
The French St Chamond tank in WWI
(http://pagesperso-orange.fr/histoire-militaire/infanterie/stchamont1_10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-07-2010, 01:07:43
Chad ftw

(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/17.jpg)

Chadian troops inspect a captured Libyan ZRK-SD Kub armoured vechile with the launcher for three SA-6 SAMs, captured in Ouadi Doum. The Chadians captured practically the whole heavy equipment used for the defense of this airfield intact. Most of this equipment was transported to France and the USA in the following days, but some SA-6s remained in Chad, and one of them was used to shot down a LARAF Tu-22B! (via Tom Cooper)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 09-07-2010, 08:07:29
Another from Austro-Hungary series, some really weird guntractor?
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1839/anv2a4617xi2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-07-2010, 10:07:03
Looks to me like they mounted their 305mm morser on a semi-mobile carriage.  Quite ingenious :3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-07-2010, 15:07:30
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1531/mp7q.jpg)
This pic was on a other forum, It suposed to be a MP7 used by a US operator explaining all the gadgets.
Looks like a badass setup!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 09-07-2010, 15:07:33
Seems strange. You use a smg so that you have good manoeuvrability and then put so much shit on it. You could have just picked a carbine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-07-2010, 16:07:58
Seems strange. You use a smg so that you have good manoeuvrability and then put so much shit on it. You could have just picked a carbine.

I could see some plus compared to the M4. (Although the M4 is more versatile).
Its lighter and I heard the bullit velocity is higher as the on of an m4. (mondingssnelheid).
It should penetrate every vest within 200 meters, so they say.
Also the caliber is better then 9mm like alot of smg's use. For CQB it should be a fine weapon i geuse.
 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-07-2010, 16:07:39
Its pretty much like the FN P90. Up to 200m, that thing will penetrate almost any kevlar vest
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 09-07-2010, 16:07:13
Seems strange. You use a smg so that you have good manoeuvrability and then put so much shit on it. You could have just picked a carbine.

I could see some plus compared to the M4. (Although the M4 is more versatile).
Its lighter and I heard the bullit velocity is higher as the on of an m4. (mondingssnelheid).
It should penetrate every vest within 200 meters, so they say.
Also the caliber is better then 9mm like alot of smg's use. For CQB it should be a fine weapon i geuse.
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7TmgyiLoY4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 09-07-2010, 16:07:29
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/ENOPLES%20DYNAMEIS/MLRS_12.jpg)

I like fireworks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-07-2010, 17:07:51
(http://martinbuckley.com/custom/tank.jpg)

Lybian-Chadian War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-07-2010, 19:07:26
This is not me but still from personal pics of family in Bosnia.

I will post a few so dont kill me :(

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Dogan%20Bosna/poopie3.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Dogan%20Bosna/poopie2.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Dogan%20Bosna/poopie.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Dogan%20Bosna/poopie6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 10-07-2010, 12:07:08
Italian mountain fortress at Campologno which was totally destroyed by battery of heavy artillery.
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/541/jb2ccb9bvalka10cmyk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 10-07-2010, 12:07:39
This is not me but still from personal pics of family in Bosnia.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Dogan%20Bosna/poopie6.jpg)
YPR PRI.

Dutch army is in the process of replacing them with CV9035 and Boxer MRAV. It's a shame to see them go though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-07-2010, 13:07:15
Just like in Belgium.....all the good equipment gets phased out, or is phased out, yet we see no replacements.

But the CV90 is a nice replacement :)

(http://blogfile.paran.com/BLOG_245697/200806/1213186530_CV-9040.jpg)

Here a swedish CV9040
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-07-2010, 14:07:47
I as an Ex-YPR-PRI driver can tell you....you guys are nuts.
YPR is a fine vehicle, but needs very very very veryyyyyyy much maintenance.
They served well, but the Cv90 is in most aspects so much better.
YPR's are old, they brake down very often, just becouse they served there time.
I once drove from DW to TK, and they broke down 6 times.. wich twice was mine.
(first my track ran off cose of a broken roadwheel, and second time my whole engine needed to be replaced.)


Boxer apc with turrit:

(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1089/p6169164.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-07-2010, 14:07:35
*Turret :D

We have well over 2000 of these APC's active, they're known as ACV-300 in Turkish service though. But the Army has a tender to replace them, the tender is for somewhere around 4,000 new APC's, basically doubling the fleet, replacement is either Otokar Arma or FNSS Pars.

Otokar Cobra unloading in Afghanistan
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/pooooopie.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-07-2010, 14:07:01
I as an Ex-YPR-PRI driver can tell you....you guys are nuts.
YPR is a fine vehicle, but needs very very very veryyyyyyy much maintenance.
They served well, but the Cv90 is in most aspects so much better.
YPR's are old, they brake down very often, just becouse they served there time.
I once drove from DW to TK, and they broke down 6 times.. wich twice was mine.
(first my track ran off cose of a broken roadwheel, and second time my whole engine needed to be replaced.)


We Belgians had AIFV-B types wich we produced locally. I spoke to an ex-driver before, he kinda liked the vehicle. The most problems he had where mainly the tracks, roadwheels and suspension. They needed regular maintance or else :/  you drove them aswel, you should now it  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-07-2010, 16:07:12
I wil give you some more - points:
-the side and back armor can be penitrated by an AK-47 or PKM with armor pearcing rounds.
-The enginefilters fill up with dust en sand in no time. you have to clean them when you stop.
(note this isnt that easy as it sounds)
-the suspension and roadwheels are just breaking down of aging.
-the bottom of the vehicle is a dead trap for mines
+the 25mm gun with canadian ammo works damn well in Uruzgan.
+we have so manny that we do have allot of spair parts.

And mate beleave me there is a diference between regular maintance and every single spare hour of the day.
We (the gunner and I) where constantly doing maintance while the rest was sleeping, witch ended up in us getting almost no sleep.

But good thing some arabic country bought all of our old ypr's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 11-07-2010, 00:07:27
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/Mexican%20War/legamputation.jpg)
A leg amputation in a military hospital after the Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 18, 1847 during the Mexican-American War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 11-07-2010, 00:07:14
Looks like its all mexicans in that photo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 11-07-2010, 10:07:59
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Weapons/Burning_Armored_Fighting_Vehicle_an.jpg)

Last time I heard, this poor guy riding in a M3A1 Bradley; he's vehicle just drived when there was a riot and they throw a molotov cocktel at him, but he survived with lesser burns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 11-07-2010, 13:07:17
Its an British Warrior IFV.
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/09/20/basra2_wideweb__430x400.jpg)
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A British soldier prepares to jump from a burning Warrior vehicle in Basra after angry crowds attacked it with petrol bombs and rocks yesterday.
Photo: Reuters

"During the chaos, one British soldier could be seen scrambling for his life from a burning Warrior armoured personnel carrier and the rock-throwing mob"

Full story here. (http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/troops-petrol-bombed-in-spy-op/2005/09/20/1126982027612.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-07-2010, 15:07:56
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/110720101145006813465_3.jpg)
The first two rifles are supposed to be replacing the older rifles in Turkish service, first should be replacing the SVD or 'Dragunov' and the second is supposed to replace the HK33. To me the second looks exactly the same as an HK33 but with foldable stock and an attached scope...
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/110720101145006813465_3.jpg

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeCougar.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 11-07-2010, 15:07:25
Funny thing with Greek weaponary is the fact that even us don't really know whats the official rifle...

Apparently its the G3 but : We have G3,G36c,G36k,M4,M16,M1,AK74,AK47...

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/sfinias/Naamloos-gescand-03-7-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-07-2010, 15:07:13
I think most of the 'Hellenic' Army uses M4 and G3. Thats the most ive seen, SF and Marines with M4 and regulars with G3A3.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 12-07-2010, 10:07:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Defenders_NGM-v31-p369-A.jpg/800px-Defenders_NGM-v31-p369-A.jpg)
World War I Russian infantry.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 13-07-2010, 04:07:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Scylla-Odinn.jpg)

HMS Scylla and the Icelandic patrol ship Odin collide in the North Atlantic during the Third Cod War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 13-07-2010, 14:07:17
A7V Überlandwagen
(http://www.landships.freeservers.com/jpegs/uberlandwagen_bw3.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 13-07-2010, 14:07:26
"Remote Linking Forbidden"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 13-07-2010, 15:07:30
"Remote Linking Forbidden"
Damn
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2upbxy0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 13-07-2010, 16:07:37
swastika on WWI equipment ?
i know it is not exclusively used and invented by the nazis (see finns) but this seems a bit strange
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 13-07-2010, 16:07:45
Again a swastika was originally a symbol of luck, but since our old pal Adolf it's been linked to nazism.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 13-07-2010, 16:07:51
swastika on WWI equipment ?

(http://www.historiainfinitus.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/beckhard1.jpg)
Fritz Beckhardt, 17 victories. (He was jewish, btw.)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 13-07-2010, 16:07:30
Again a swastika was originally a symbol of luck, but since our old pal Adolf it's been linked to nazism.

Yeah, stupid Adolf. It's a nice symbol, but will never again be used publicly in western countries...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 13-07-2010, 16:07:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/GreekHelmetSwastika.jpg/300px-GreekHelmetSwastika.jpg)

Greek helmet with swastika marks on the top part (details), 350-325 BCE from Taranto, found at Herculanum. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris.
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Greek helmet with swastika marks on the top part (details), 350-325 BCE from Taranto, found at Herculanum. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris.

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While commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the swastika symbol is more than 3,000 years old. The term "Swastika" was originally the name for a hooked cross in Sanskrit, and swastikas have been found on artifacts, such as coins and pottery, from the ancient city of Troy.

Not only are swastikas associated with ancient Troy, the symbols are found in many other cultures, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian and southern European. By the Middle Ages, the swastika was a well-known symbol and had many different names, depending on the country. In some cultures, such as in ancient China, the symbol is turned counterclockwise (sauvastika).

Throughout its history, the swastika represented life, sun, power, strength and good luck. In the early 20th century, it was still considered a positive symbol. During World War I, it was found on shoulder patches of members of the American 45th Division and the Finnish air force. Only after the Nazi period did its connotation change.

German nationalists chose to use the swastika in the mid-19th century because it was associated with the Aryan race and Germanic history. At the end of the 19th century, German nationalists used the symbol on periodicals and for the official emblem of the German Gymnasts’ League. By the 20th century, it was a common symbol used in Germany to represent German nationalism and pride, for example, as the emblem for the Wandervogel, a German youth group. Swastikas also were used, however, in anti-Semitic periodicals.

The swastika officially became the emblem for the Nazi Party on August, 7, 1920, at the Salzburg Congress. Describing the new flag in Mein Kampf, Hitler said the swastika symbolized the victory of the Aryan man.

Today the symbol is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

Overview

The Swastika has an extensive history. The motif seems to have first been used in Neolithic Eurasia. The swastika is used in religious and civil ceremonies in India. Most Indian temples, entrance of houses, weddings, festivals and celebrations are decorated with swastikas. The symbol was introduced to Southeast Asia by Hindu kings and remains an integral part of Balinese Hinduism to this day, and it is a common sight in Indonesia. The symbol has an ancient history in Europe, appearing on artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures. It was also adopted independently by several Native American cultures.


In the Western world, the symbol experienced a resurgence following the archaeological work in the late nineteenth century of Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered the symbol in the site of ancient Troy and associated it with the ancient migrations of Proto-Indo-Europeans ("Aryan" people). He connected it with similar shapes found on ancient pots in Germany, and theorised that the swastika was a "significant religious symbol of our remote ancestors," linking Germanic, Greek and Indo-Iranian cultures. By the early 20th century it was widely used worldwide and was regarded as a symbol of good luck and auspiciousness.

The work of Schliemann soon became intertwined with the völkisch movements, for which the swastika was a symbol of "Aryan" identity, a concept that came to be equated by theorists like Alfred Rosenberg with a Nordic master race originating in northern Europe. Since its adoption by the Nazi Party of Adolf Hitler, the swastika has been associated with fascism, racism (white supremacy), World War II, and the Holocaust in much of the West. The swastika remains a core symbol of Neo-Nazi groups, and is also regularly used by activist groups to signify the supposed Nazi-like behaviour of organizations and individuals they oppose.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-07-2010, 21:07:48
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/NIraqHK33.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 13-07-2010, 21:07:28
Note the swastika is nothing like the nazi one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 13-07-2010, 21:07:31
Its a Sauwastiga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauwastika)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 14-07-2010, 11:07:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Vickers_IWW.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 14-07-2010, 15:07:08
Officer checking his watch = not good.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 15-07-2010, 01:07:34
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa310/bz6568/20th%20Century%20Warbirds/20th%20Century%20Warbirds%201/JA-37s2.jpg)
Vigen lovee.

wallpaper bonus:
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7195/grippens3.png
Grippen loveee
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-07-2010, 01:07:18
(http://www.canit.se/~griffon/aviation/img/saab/saabj35j.jpg)

Draken is better :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roden on 15-07-2010, 01:07:21
(http://mccoy.nu/viggen2.jpg)
Saab 37 Viggen 'nuff said
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 15-07-2010, 02:07:38
The Viggen has an amazing ability to look awesome from above and hideously ugly from below.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-07-2010, 10:07:15
(http://www.aeropedia.be/birds/public_domain/SaabLansen-2.jpg)

Why forget the Lansen?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rataxes on 15-07-2010, 23:07:01
(http://www.edu.linkoping.se/hjulsbro/CMS/far_och_flyg/tunnan_3.gif)

And Tunnan :D

My grandfathers brother flew J32 Lansen
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 16-07-2010, 02:07:22
(http://www.edu.linkoping.se/hjulsbro/CMS/far_och_flyg/tunnan_3.gif)

And Tunnan :D

My grandfathers brother flew J32 Lansen

the tiny jet from bf1942 anyone? ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Tiemann on 16-07-2010, 06:07:33
(http://www.cmhg-phmc.gc.ca/cmh/book_images/high/v3_c7_s05_ss02_10.jpg)

Quote
A McDonnell-Douglas CF-18 fighter aircraft during a test of the Canadian-made CRV-7 unguided air-to-ground missile by the Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment in 1985. The CF-18 came into Canadian Forces service in 1982. (DND, 85-921)

The CRV7 is a 2.75 inch (70 mm) folding-fin ground attack rocket produced by Bristol Aerospace in Winnipeg, Manitoba. When it was first introduced in the early 1970s it was the highest performing 2.75 inch rocket (the standard US size) in the world, the first with enough energy to penetrate standard Warsaw Pact aircraft hangars. The CRV7 remains the most powerful rocket to this day, and has slowly become the de-facto  standard for Western-aligned forces, at least outside the United States.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 16-07-2010, 09:07:32
1917. Officers and NCOs compare the MG08/15 and the British Lewis Gun
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3587200919_b430955389_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 16-07-2010, 11:07:04
(http://www.massoss.com/Richard-Cooke/images/aircraft/Harriers/Harrier_fireing_lg_ok.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-07-2010, 23:07:31
F-4 and F-16 rulez all

EDIT: Alright G.Drew I will resize it JUST FOR YOU :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/1_t2-13-1.jpg)

This one is full size
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/1_t2-13.jpg

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 17-07-2010, 02:07:05
Needs a resize  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-07-2010, 14:07:00
The old HK G3 gets a revival n Afghanistan as "pimped" DMR:
(http://www.abload.de/img/1000x-4mj7z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 17-07-2010, 14:07:33
DMR? D? Marksman Rifle?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-07-2010, 14:07:25
Designated Marksman Rifle. Used as a gap-filler between normal riflemen armed with 5.56mm rifles and the more heavier sniper rifles to give an infantry squad the ability to fire more precise shots on medium ranges where 5.56 rifles would be too inaccurate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 17-07-2010, 14:07:34
Thanks, had no idea what D stood for.

Pimped G3 will do the trick then  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 17-07-2010, 15:07:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-85650-0001,_Berlin,_Mauerbau,_Warnke_besucht_NVA.jpg)
Warnek visit NVA soldierts(in the background T34-85)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 17-07-2010, 15:07:39
wondering, the DMR for in the German army, his DMR is his primary weapon?
I have been DMR "Sla" for half a year, and my primary weapon would be the Diemaco C7, and on my back there would be a backpak with a Accuracy rifle init. off course that weapon is big and not suitable as a battle rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-07-2010, 15:07:11
DMR's are usually semi-auto rifles. Sometimes modified battle rifles are used, such as the US SDM-R (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Squad_Designated_Marksman_Rifle).

Combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to a proliferation of all sorts of DMR's in the US military. I see it's now catching on with other countries as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 17-07-2010, 15:07:46
Accuracy fires a different calibre though, lapua rounds iirc? At least larger than 762.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-07-2010, 16:07:50
Our G22 built by AI fire .300 WInMag (7.62mmx67), which gives it more range than the standard 7.62 NATO.
Actually the usage of DMRs in the German army is somewhat dubious. We don´t have any official order on how to equip and use DMRs. For example each Jäger Kompanie (light infantry) has a group of snipers, who can be equipped with G3s but except for that I haven´t found anything official that regulates DM. AFAIK the infantry units in Afghanistan simply took G3s they had in their depots and use them now in squads, but how many are used and what other weapons these DM carry, I can´t tell. Judging from photos I´ve seen it looks like they carry only G3s, but that´s just a guess (not that you´d need yet another gun that weights you down! ^^). Too bad I´ll never go to Afghanistan so unless someone has some first-hand experience we can only interprete what we see on photos.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 17-07-2010, 16:07:52
lol raptor i just told ya, I have been a DMR, no need to explain what it is. And yes the accuracy use the lapua magnum round witch is .338. but the rifle itself is uses in the same function as an DMR. just like the germans use the G3 and the Americans the M-14.
Our special forces used a special modified scoped FAL for a while but this was soon replaced.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-07-2010, 19:07:19
^^ We got SVD doing that job here :P

Polis Özel Harekat
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Yarbaylalala.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-07-2010, 23:07:29
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/F-117_Grey_Dragon.jpg)

F-117A in pale gray camo. Not sure how often this was used.

Edit: Here's another non-standard F-117A paint scheme, used for the first production aircraft:

(http://www.f-117a.com/images/Senior/pic_74.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 17-07-2010, 23:07:24
What a disgustingly ugly thing...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 18-07-2010, 00:07:08
NO !!! I love the F117 ! Especially in the Black Color

(http://media.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/AIR_F-117_Dropping_Paveways_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-07-2010, 00:07:59
Loved the F117 in the game zero hour

Designed in 1918...and still being used today, with still no replacement or prototype that can match it performance

(http://www.macvsog.cc/images/50%20Cal%20MG.jpg)

US Soldier manning M2 .50CAL in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-07-2010, 01:07:08
I heard the F117 is no longer beign Produced, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-07-2010, 01:07:07
Its fully retired actually, as of 2008.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 18-07-2010, 05:07:42
Mudra is correct. New planes like the B-2A and F-22 are stealthier, faster, have greater payloads and require less maintenance upkeep on their stealth features.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 18-07-2010, 12:07:39
Yeah technology is advancing rapidly in manned and unmanned Air vehicles...SR-71 Blackbird,F16,F117 all starting to look ancient...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-07-2010, 13:07:57
Not the F16 ;)   that plane still goes very strong
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 18-07-2010, 13:07:30
Yeah but still it is a bit outdated...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 18-07-2010, 15:07:21
Yeah but still it is a bit outdated...

Depends which model, F-16As are outdated, F-16Cs are getting there, the newer 4.5 generation Block 52+, F-16I and Block 60 used by Greece, Poland, Israel and the UAE are still going strong.

Love the F-16I, it just looks so much more powerful than an F-16C:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/F-16Isufa002.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 18-07-2010, 16:07:49
it looks so completely un-aerodynamic compared to the earlier F16 I'm surprised it still takes off ....pff :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 18-07-2010, 16:07:33
Yeah i too don't like the new design.The older one was making it look silk and awesome this looks strange.And of course F16's are good still when updated to the newer versions but i would only use them in SEAD missions or other type of smart tactical bombing not as a fighter and although it is proven to be good fighter i think it cannot hold against newer generation airplanes..

(http://armyaviation.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/tokunaga_haf_017.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-07-2010, 00:07:38
The external fuel tanks just look straight up wierd. But I like the paintjob on both the HAF F-16's and IAF F-16's.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakepoooop.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-07-2010, 19:07:55
You call that a paintjob?

(http://www.milavia.net/downloads/wallpapers/previews/71.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/34xqiab.jpg)
(http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2003/10/images/dacoba_f16_02a.jpg)

Us Belgians and our Dutch neighbours. We know what good paintjobs are.....
but the funniest part is that the pilots often pay for them themselfs  ;D
Especialy the Tiger squadron's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 19-07-2010, 19:07:47
Do they actually use those operationally? Or is it just a one-time for show thing?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-07-2010, 19:07:19
One time show i bet...Otherwise they are all stoned flying and not ...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-07-2010, 19:07:21
Do they actually use those operationally? Or is it just a one-time for show thing?
Ye. The Demo teams of belgium and Holland have a paintjob wich is changed once a year.

The tiger squadron's get one plane a year wich they can paint, but at their cost.

A paintjob for an average size jet like a F16 or Mirage costs 1500 euro
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 20-07-2010, 02:07:11
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/CH46SeaKnight_Grenada_1983.JPG)

Quote
A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter shot down by anti-aircraft fire in Grenada on October 25 during Operation Urgent Fury.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 20-07-2010, 08:07:15
(http://reocities.com/Pentagon/quarters/5037/7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-07-2010, 13:07:09
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9256/1278519759588.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 20-07-2010, 16:07:15
i know this is not a picture but i realy want to share this:

http://www.vgtv.no/?id=31276

Norwegian soldiers being ambushed.

the vehicle is a IVECO LMV with a M2 50. cal
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-07-2010, 16:07:44
Picture
There are rumors that the KSK got these guys some time after they were posing infront of that burnt-out Dingo.
This particular vehicle has been destroyed by German forces after they were unable to recover it during the firefights on Good Friday 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 20-07-2010, 17:07:49
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Boeing_Bird_of_Prey_USAF.jpg)

This is, I believe, the coolest looking airplane ever.

Boeing Bird of Prey - an experimental stealth aircraft that flew from 1996-1999.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 20-07-2010, 20:07:25
German troops entering Riga during World War I.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/German_troops_riga_1916.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-07-2010, 03:07:49
Brits in a hot situation. I wonder if the IFV is on fire aswell.
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5570/1278451500772.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-07-2010, 04:07:33
Ever wondered what it's like to be in the middle of a hostage rescue? Then watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/v/H4HvwcwJ3Z
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 22-07-2010, 12:07:18
Brits in a hot situation. I wonder if the IFV is on fire aswell.
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5570/1278451500772.jpg
Another angle of the same event.
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/09/20/basra2_wideweb__430x400.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-07-2010, 13:07:27
Zrix, euhm, no? There is no fire at all near the back on you pic, just the turret. On mine there is no fire on the turret, just the back thus it must be 2 different incidents. Also, my turret is pointing forward, yours to the right. It also has a different kind of cage armour.

Molotov is a popular weapon, many incidents like this.

Anyhow, people died in this one. 6 I think.
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3706/bradleyburnin.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 22-07-2010, 13:07:30
Yea, you're right it's not the same vehicle. I never said it was though  :P
I still believe it's from the same incident in Basra 2005 though.

But enough discussion.
(http://pici.se/pictures/EeQcltGMk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-07-2010, 12:07:03
Small picture but perfectly captured it for me, this guy wants one thing; out.

(http://cdn.crooksandliars.com/files/uploads/2007/09/ptsd-heart-disease.thumbnail.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-07-2010, 19:07:23
All terrain low maintenance tactical combat vehicle.
(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9920/armyphotos18.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 23-07-2010, 19:07:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Fenton_cannonballs_crimea.jpg)

"Shadow of the Valley of Death" Dirt road in ravine scattered with cannonballs, Crimea. Cannon shot falling short of their target during the Siege of Sevastopol. Uncropped, no color correction for this historic image.

As far as I can tell from wiki, this is the first true war photograph (i.e. taken while under fire).

Roger Fenton (1819-1869)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 23-07-2010, 19:07:19
Not sure if that picture was take during the battle or post battle. Got a source for that? Back then, cameras were the size of wagons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-07-2010, 19:07:15
Not sure if that picture was take during the battle or post battle. Got a source for that? Back then, cameras were the size of wagons.

And needed like an hour of exposure (ok, probably less, but still a lot)

The camera seems to be in a safe position if you ask me, between those 2 hills, out of sight for all meaning that only a lucky shot could have hit them.

So it could go both ways, although i think that just post battle is most likely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 23-07-2010, 21:07:26
I'm almost sure that was taken post-battle, I studdied that photo/photographer when I took a photography class a little while back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-07-2010, 13:07:51

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakedy-1.jpg)

And target practice at the Mountain&Commando brigade
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/?action=view&current=Targetpracticecake.mp4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-07-2010, 14:07:37
Whoa! Is there really a guy standing 1 metre next to the target?! o0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 24-07-2010, 14:07:16
turkish people aint the brighest indeed....could've been iraqi's doing the same. *shakes head..*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-07-2010, 16:07:44
I bet you would get court martialled for that over here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-07-2010, 17:07:38
Trust exercise!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 24-07-2010, 17:07:55
Delta Force used to train for hostage rescue by using other Delta Force people as the "hostage" which was being held as a human shield by the target dummy. Each guy had to take turns being the hostage and having .45ACP rounds flying inches past his face.

Then, the inevitable happened and someone got killed, so they stopped doing it.

Edit: Pic so I don't get yelled at:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/CK_building_on_fire_1999.jpg)
Belgrade burning. Kosovo War, 1999.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-07-2010, 17:07:50
Whoa! Is there really a guy standing 1 metre next to the target?! o0


He's leaning on it with his hand, so its less than 1 meter :P

And its what CPS said.

EDIT: Fresh pic from today

An Otokar Cobra got hit by an IED, nobody dead though.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cobramayn.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 24-07-2010, 19:07:14
Whoa! Is there really a guy standing 1 metre next to the target?! o0


He's leaning on it with his hand, so its less than 1 meter :P

And its what CPS said.


Builds "dishiprin" too. Reminds me of when the sound of explosions used to make me jump, I went out to a shooting range and sat around without earplugs trying to start conversations with people. Now I can literally stand next to a cannon going off without so much as a flinch (Von Mudra can vouch for this).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-07-2010, 19:07:25
Yep, that was a fun arty show at Fort Mac...watching the people jump and flinch as they all went off :3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 25-07-2010, 12:07:21
(http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/images/3802.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 25-07-2010, 12:07:34
IIRC Somalia, present day.
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5081/1278367236437.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 25-07-2010, 13:07:20
Dosent look very Somalian to me - Im thinking more like Liberian civil war 1999-2003
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 25-07-2010, 13:07:50
Dosent look very Somalian to me - Im thinking more like Liberian civil war 1999-2003

Your probably right, does look west african.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Taranov on 25-07-2010, 16:07:46
Day of Russian NAVY ;D
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5401/soustov.93/0_43697_ae076d6b_XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-07-2010, 17:07:03
Omnomnom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 25-07-2010, 23:07:04
Day of Russian NAVY ;D
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5401/soustov.93/0_43697_ae076d6b_XL.jpg)

 Any of my Greek friends will do that same trick the very instant that their manhood is challenged.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-07-2010, 00:07:17
So manny army's seems to demostrate so usless skils  ;D.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-07-2010, 03:07:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/1_CAV_DIV_charge.jpg)

The US 1st Cavalry Division's Horse Cavalry Detachment preforms a charge alongside the division's combat aviation brigade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 26-07-2010, 09:07:23
So the helicopters shoot the terrorists while they die laughing ?  ;)


(http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/images/img6.jpg)
Quote
The Berkut is one of the most curious and powerful aircraft today. Not many aircraft can boast forward swept wings, high speeds, heavy armaments, and large dog fighting capabilities. The original Berkut that was produced was intended as a technology demonstrator, but Sukhoi wants to market it. Actually, it is thanks to Sukhoi that this aircraft was finished at all, as you will read below.

     In 1983, the Soviet High Command decided to order their air force to develop a powerful forward-swept wing fighter. But a small problem arose, nothing big, just that the entire USSR dissolved. Since the country collapsed, funding was stalled and delayed. This is where Sukhoi Avionics comes in. Sukhoi saw potential in this aircraft, and funded it. Since the USSR had collapsed, Sukhoi was funding the entire project, which wasn’t cheap. In America, a fighter that looks similar to the Su-47 but half as big and painted white, the Grumman X-29, had been built. However, unlike Grumman and their X-29, Sukhoi intended the Berkut to be more than a technology demonstrated. They wanted to see it as a standard service fighter.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 26-07-2010, 14:07:08
An Italian Aérostatier  with a French design "Flower-Pot" parachute
(http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/PROJECT/Parachutes/balloons/ItalianObserver.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 26-07-2010, 15:07:37
That calvary pic made me laugh ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-07-2010, 16:07:25
So the helicopters shoot the terrorists while they die laughing ?  ;)


(http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/images/img6.jpg)
Quote



Is that thing ever produced in big numbers?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 26-07-2010, 16:07:20
So the helicopters shoot the terrorists while they die laughing ?  ;)


(http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/images/img6.jpg)
Quote



Is that thing ever produced in big numbers?

Nope only one, was really only a technology demonstrator.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-07-2010, 17:07:05
Same as this one

(http://www.rusarmy.com/wallpapers/avia2/mig-1.44/mig-1.44_800%20001.jpg)

Both of these planes their technology and studies resulted into the Sukhoi PAK FA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 26-07-2010, 17:07:29
Quote
Real World Facts about the Su-47 Berkut

Maiden Flight: September 25, 1997
Powered by: Dual Lyulka AL37FU engines. (Prototypes utilized dual aviadvigatel D-30F6 afterburning turbofans with thrust vectoring)
Range: 3, 300 km
Max. Speed: 1600 KmH in tests, predicted 2710 KmH in service.
Armament: 1 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon and 14 hardpoints for a variety of AA and AG munitions.

     The Berkut is one of the most curious and powerful aircraft today. Not many aircraft can boast forward swept wings, high speeds, heavy armaments, and large dog fighting capabilities. The original Berkut that was produced was intended as a technology demonstrator, but Sukhoi wants to market it. Actually, it is thanks to Sukhoi that this aircraft was finished at all, as you will read below.

     In 1983, the Soviet High Command decided to order their air force to develop a powerful forward-swept wing fighter. But a small problem arose, nothing big, just that the entire USSR dissolved. Since the country collapsed, funding was stalled and delayed. This is where Sukhoi Avionics comes in. Sukhoi saw potential in this aircraft, and funded it. Since the USSR had collapsed, Sukhoi was funding the entire project, which wasn’t cheap. In America, a fighter that looks similar to the Su-47 but half as big and painted white, the Grumman X-29, had been built. However, unlike Grumman and their X-29, Sukhoi intended the Berkut to be more than a technology demonstrated. They wanted to see it as a standard service fighter.

     High costs arose, so Sukhoi put their own touches on the Berkut. It is aproximately the same size of the Su-35 Superflanker. The landing gear, forward fuselage and vertically-pointed tails were borrowed from Sukhoi’s highly successful Su-27 Flanker series. The Berkut, however, although it isn’t a total stealth fighter, has some very nice stealth capabilities. To start with, we have the internal weapons bays, you may look under the Berkut and wonder where the weaponry is, but don’t worry. It’s in small bays under the aircraft and on the sides of the fuselage. However, the aircraft can also carry small wingtip-mounted AA missiles for extra firepower, but at the cost of stealth. It has a reduced radar signature and is coated with layers of radar absorbing materials.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/images/img6.jpg
     The forward swept wings present many advantages. It means delayed stall, higher maximum lift, reduced bending moments, and it can perform incredible maneuvers without the wingtips generating resistance and stalling the aircraft. However, good things come with bad things too. Forward swept wings have one fault, and one fault only, but it’s a biggie. They generate such a vicious twist that if constructed with conventional or extra strength materials, they’re going to blow right off the plane. So, this is why forward-swept aircraft only were usable when composite materials were discovered.

     The Su-47 can fit advanced Russian radars and other electronics. It has a fly-by-wire system as well. Actual service models will get folding wings, though not because they will be navalized carrier models. The wingspan is large, and Russian hangars need to fit the aircraft inside. The Berkut can maneuver at subsonic speeds, a big advantage in combat. It can maintain control and most important stability at a high AOA (Angle of Attack). This way, as soon as a pilot defeats one target, he can turn the aircraft to engage the next as quickly as possible. Also, this baby is an STOL (Shorter Take Off/Landing) fighter. The wings generate so much lift that a long runway isn’t necessary.

     The wings are made of 90% composite materials, and the canards are mounted in such a way to make the aircraft turn on a dime. The Russians were reluctant to raise the aircrafts speed past mach 1.6, because even with composites.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-07-2010, 13:07:57
Thought pics had to be at least from a combat active zone...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KIrak.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-07-2010, 15:07:21
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/03jumpditchsmall.jpg)

USMC minesweeper crossing a ditch outside Musa Qala, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 28-07-2010, 09:07:00
Thought pics had to be at least from a combat active zone...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KIrak.jpg)


He's an easy target, also whats the target holding? AWM?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-07-2010, 10:07:00
So manny army's seems to demostrate so usless skils  ;D.

It's not useless, can you move a table with no hands? and its fun to watch, like this for example.
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4623/1271922966980.jpg)
Doesn't he look hardcore? :)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/03jumpditchsmall.jpg

USMC minesweeper crossing a ditch outside Musa Qala, Afghanistan.

I wonder though, that rock is like the perfect place for a pressure triggered IED. I hope he checked it before jumping on it.


And on a more serious note, my picture of the day.
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/6531/1278451040001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 28-07-2010, 12:07:57
German AA position
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3767522141_13a082a3d6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-07-2010, 12:07:39
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/ENOPLES%20DYNAMEIS/b050520af_resize.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-07-2010, 13:07:16
He's an easy target, also whats the target holding? AWM?

Correct, AWM but thats not a combat position, just a pose for a picture...

@Bouras thats an Aegean exercise of some sort?

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakeness-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 28-07-2010, 13:07:05
(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/9946/jaakaripataljooalibauss.jpg)

Königlich Preussisches Jägerbataillon Nr. 27 (better known as Finnish Jägers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27th_J%C3%A4ger_Battalion_(Finland))) in Libau, summer 1917
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 28-07-2010, 17:07:49
(http://www.tampereensuomalainenklubi.fi/kuvat/22022010_6.jpg)

^ Same Jägers on my hometowns (Vaasa) market square in February 1918 inspected by General Mannerheim
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 28-07-2010, 18:07:50

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/03jumpditchsmall.jpg

USMC minesweeper crossing a ditch outside Musa Qala, Afghanistan.

Quote
I wonder though, that rock is like the perfect place for a pressure triggered IED. I hope he checked it before jumping on it.

So I'm not the only one who thought about it  ::)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 28-07-2010, 18:07:48

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/03jumpditchsmall.jpg

USMC minesweeper crossing a ditch outside Musa Qala, Afghanistan.

Quote
I wonder though, that rock is like the perfect place for a pressure triggered IED. I hope he checked it before jumping on it.

So I'm not the only one who thought about it  ::)

Only if it's a waterproof IED...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 29-07-2010, 06:07:34
(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/9/23/128666769069851046.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 29-07-2010, 14:07:08
Abrams hit by insurgent AT rocket (RPG-7??) and on fire. (this is what the original caption said, and i know those are wrong 4 out of 5 times)
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/820/thunderrun1050403cojone.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-07-2010, 15:07:11
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/ENOPLES%20DYNAMEIS/A7_KAI_MIRAGE2000.jpg)

Mirage2000 Refueling from an A7 corsair
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-07-2010, 16:07:42
Kinda small refueling aircraft...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-07-2010, 16:07:37
Abrams hit by insurgent AT rocket (RPG-7??) and on fire. (this is what the original caption said, and i know those are wrong 4 out of 5 times)
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/820/thunderrun1050403cojone.jpg)

The name Cojone Eh on the tank barrel identifies this as the Abrams lost during the April 5, 2003 "Thunder Run" into Baghdad.

According to the book Thunder Run by Mark Zucchino, the Abrams was hit in the rear armor by a 90mm recoilless rifle, which started a fire in the engine block. None of the crew were injured. They tried to put out the fire (which is what you see in that picture) but the hot engine kept re-igniting dripping fuel from a ruptured line. They decided to destroy the tank and move on to prevent its capture by the Iraqis.

To destroy the tank, they threw thermite grenades down the hatches, then another Abrams shot the tank with a few 120mm rounds. Then after the crew had moved on an A-10 put a Maverick through the roof.

Here's what it ended up looking like:
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/thunder20run20220battle20cojone20eh203.jpg)
Note that it's still recognizable as an Abrams, after being hit by a 90mm round, engine fire, thermite grenades, internal ammo explosion, several 120mm rounds and a Maverick missile.

Compare this to the Iraqi Asab Babil (license built T-72), where an armor-piercing hit tended to cause an internal ammo explosion that blew off the turret. Here's an example outside Baghdad in 2003:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/abrams2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-07-2010, 16:07:56
What is the Abrams?

An up-to-date tank

What is the asad babil?
A weaker copy of a tank designed in 1970

America is like=WE OWN OUR ABRAMS best TANK IN world. Yet they fought Cheaper less armoured chinese copy's of T-55's, T-62's and a handfull of T72's

This is a tank=Leopard 2a7
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-07-2010, 16:07:18
Leo's ftw...Besides that you could ask...How much does an Abrams cost? How much does a T72 cost...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-07-2010, 16:07:45
Ye I saw theta's BIG tread about how shitty abrams is on WoT forums.
I think it's a good tank...BUT faaar from the best tank in the world!
Leopard is definetly worth of that position.
Challenger II is a great tank too (Hell yeah, it has a tea making machine ^^) and I think that the Merkava would OWN the Abrams in the desert. And the Russian T-90?
The yanks should do some updating on their armoury ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-07-2010, 16:07:41
I made 2 posts about the bad things about an abrams, thats not a big deal  :-\ plus everyone agreed their

forgot a pic=Italian Ariete C1
(http://www.otomelara.it/EN/Common/images/photogallery/land/ariete1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-07-2010, 16:07:27
I didn't mean those posts were bad!  :-*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-07-2010, 16:07:29
I think that the Merkava would OWN the Abrams in the desert.

Everything else in your post was reasonable, except this.

Merkava is slow as crap because it's a massive block of armor with treads, and a hollow space for the crew.

Thing was designed with crew protection as its first goal, and mobility second. This is because Israel has a small population and therefore can't afford to take massive casualties in a war. They are also in a fundamentally defensive posture versus their neighbors so mobility wasn't as big a concern.

Merkava is probably the best tank for urban warfare due to its massive armor and defensive systems. But in the open desert? I'll give the edge to the much faster and more mobile Abrams.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-07-2010, 17:07:43
I just realized that I don't really like the looks of very many modern tanks at all.  I think it's the flatness of the turret that strikes me as lame, though some of the Soviet-era tanks still look pretty fine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-07-2010, 17:07:41
But to keep an abrams going in the desert, requires a large logistic system of very vurnable soft-skinned trucks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-07-2010, 18:07:12
I just realized that I don't really like the looks of very many modern tanks at all.  I think it's the flatness of the turret that strikes me as lame, though some of the Soviet-era tanks still look pretty fine.

See above T-72 image for what non-flatness does for a modern tank in combat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-07-2010, 18:07:28
Oh I know, but I have always preferred style over practicality.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 29-07-2010, 20:07:44
I just realized that I don't really like the looks of very many modern tanks at all.  I think it's the flatness of the turret that strikes me as lame, though some of the Soviet-era tanks still look pretty fine.

See above T-72 image for what non-flatness does for a modern tank in combat.


Has nothing to do with its shape. The reason the T-72 is so pathetically outdated is due to its steel armor rather than the composite armor seen on most modern tanks. In addition, its fire control system has much to be desired. In short, an out of date tank.


BTW, @Battlefieldfan45,

The Abrams has been updated several times, everything from its armor to its main gun (increase in caliber from 105 to 120 if my memory serves me well).


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-07-2010, 21:07:52
Abrams most important upgrade was its armor. They added Depleted uranium. This intensivly increased its armor....but putted its weight at 68 tons or something
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 29-07-2010, 21:07:26
Abrams most important upgrade was its armor. They added Depleted uranium. This intensivly increased its armor....but putted its weight at 68 tons or something


Yes, further decreasing its criminally inefficient engine. Also puts more stress on its inferior suspension system. The Challenger II is notably superior in both these categories. Indeed, the Challenger II seems to be superior in just about every aspect compared to the Abrams: more fuel efficient engine, better suspension and cross country speed, better gun, better fire control system, better armor, and, as was mentioned earlier, has a tea maker.


It is a slick lookin tank though.
(http://www.blackfive.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/14/tank_hires_080704m0074f024b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-07-2010, 22:07:46

Yes, further decreasing its criminally inefficient engine. Also puts more stress on its inferior suspension system. The Challenger II is notably superior in both these categories. Indeed, the Challenger II seems to be superior in just about every aspect compared to the Abrams: more fuel efficient engine, better suspension and cross country speed, better gun, better fire control system, better armor, and, as was mentioned earlier, has a tea maker.

Indeed, I do believe the Challenger II is the best MBT out there.

During the war in Iraq only one Challenger II was destroyed in combat...by another Challenger II. Only twice was the Challenger II hull penetrated by enemy fire, once by an RPG-29 and once by a shaped charge IED. In other cases Challenger II's survived direct hits by 70 RPGs in one battle, or even direct hits from MILAN ATGMs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-07-2010, 22:07:04
And its predecessor, the Challenger 1 scored a kill on a iraqi tank at 6.5km range. The longest shot ever.

Challenger 2  leopard 2>Abrams any day
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 29-07-2010, 23:07:41
And its predecessor, the Challenger 1 scored a kill on a iraqi tank at 6.5km range. The longest shot ever.

Challenger 2  leopard 2>Abrams any day

I think you're all simplifying things too much. Pretty much all Western MBT's have very similar levels of protection, mobility and firepower. I think the defining factors are crew training and experience. As good as the Leopard 2 is I can't think of any tank on tank combat (as far as I know of) in which it's crews have took place in so I would have to consider the Abrams and Challenger 2 to be more formidable opponents, due to their crews. Of course this is all pure conjecture on my part....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-07-2010, 23:07:50
There's one thing to always remember about this talk of which tank is better:

"The man is the steel. The tank is just metal."--IDF tanker's saying.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-07-2010, 23:07:43
And its predecessor, the Challenger 1 scored a kill on a iraqi tank at 6.5km range. The longest shot ever.

Challenger 2  leopard 2>Abrams any day

I think you're all simplifying things too much. Pretty much all Western MBT's have very similar levels of protection, mobility and firepower. I think the defining factors are crew training and experience. As good as the Leopard 2 is I can't think of any tank on tank combat (as far as I know of) in which it's crews have took place in so I would have to consider the Abrams and Challenger 2 to be more formidable opponents, due to their crews. Of course this is all pure conjecture on my part....
Their is a huge diffrence. European tanks use Diesel engines wich are reliable, fuel efficient, multi-fuel and have very good performance

The Abrams has a gas turbine engine wich consumes 2-3 times more then a diesel engine, has only slightly better acceleration, uses jet fuel wich is extremely flammable, is an unreliable engine, infantery cannot hide behind the abrams because of the exhaust and they arent made anymore but refurbished

I dont really know much about modern tanks, but i do understand the engine problems
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-07-2010, 02:07:37
There's one thing to always remember about this talk of which tank is better:

"The man is the steel. The tank is just metal."--IDF tanker's saying.


I disagree strongly. During the first invasion of Iraq, American, British, even French tanks completely outclassed their Iraqi counterparts, who lacked night vision, reliable auto-loaders, effective fire control, gyro stabilized guns, and countless other problems. No matter how good the crews were trained, they still had no chance. That is why they were butchered.


The IDF is a first rate-well funded and equipped military. They have yet to face one on a par with them in recent history, So it stands to reason they are cocky.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-07-2010, 03:07:05
The IDF is a first rate-well funded and equipped military. They have yet to face one on a par with them in recent history, So it stands to reason they are cocky.

Don't forget, the IDF defeated Arab armies in 1967 and 1973 when those Arab armies had up-to-date Soviet bloc tanks and the IDF was using a hodgepodge of Centurions, AMX-13s, M48s and up-gunned Shermans. The M60 was the only modern tank in the Israeli arsenal in those wars. Also by 1973 the Syrian and Egyptians had a clear advantage in night vision (the Israelis didn't have it, the Syrians did) and ATGMs.

It wasn't until Lebanon in 1982 that Israeli tanks were clearly superior to their opposition.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-07-2010, 04:07:43
Don't forget, the IDF defeated Arab armies in 1967 and 1973 when those Arab armies had up-to-date Soviet bloc tanks and the IDF was using a hodgepodge of Centurions, AMX-13s, M48s and up-gunned Shermans. The M60 was the only modern tank in the Israeli arsenal in those wars. Also by 1973 the Syrian and Egyptians had a clear advantage in night vision (the Israelis didn't have it, the Syrians did) and ATGMs.

It wasn't until Lebanon in 1982 that Israeli tanks were clearly superior to their opposition.



Conflicts that took place 40 years ago are recent history now? Have you seen the advances in military tech since then?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 30-07-2010, 04:07:57
There's one thing to always remember about this talk of which tank is better:

"The man is the steel. The tank is just metal."--IDF tanker's saying.


 even French tanks
I love the natural anti-French prejudice that literally everyone shows.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-07-2010, 05:07:55
Conflicts that took place 40 years ago are recent history now? Have you seen the advances in military tech since then?

My point was that crew training is important and can overcome technical inferiority. You argued that that's not the case, and training can't overcome technical inferiority.

Your example was Desert Storm which involved highly trained troops in state of the art tanks versus poorly trained troops in obsolete tanks. Plus, it was fought in the open, flat desert where technical differences are magnified.

My counter example was to point to a situation where better trained troops with inferior tanks defeated a lesser-trained force with better equipment, and why the IDF has an institutional memory of this.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-07-2010, 07:07:51
Agreed on training, I'm sorry. That was rude of me not to clarify.


However, training only gets you so far. At some point it doesn't matter how good your soldiers are if they are completely outclassed. You take the best brigade of any army of 1900 with the best general of 1900, pit it against say...Idano, an armored regiment of a mid-WW2 armored regiment with someone who is at least worth the bird on his collar. You will see the former slaughtered.


My point was it didn't matter how good or bad the Iraqi troops were, they never stood a chance due to their inability to stay alive on a modern battlefield.


So my country is even more guilty of this, as the United States hasn't fought a pitched battle against a comparable foe in quite some time. Not to say that it is a bad thing that we aren't picking fights with the big kids anymore.




@ CPS, only joking buddy. Here, a sexy Leclerc kickin up a rooster tail.
(http://www.impots-utiles.com/mt-static/FCKeditor/UserFiles/Image/char-leclerc.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-07-2010, 14:07:28
Well generally in war, if you find yourself in a pitched fight versus a comparable foe, you did something wrong.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/T-72%2C_Operation_Desert_Storm.jpg)

Caption says this is a T-72 being driven by coalition forces. Can't tell if this is an Iraqi T-72 captured intact or a T-72 used by Syrian troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-07-2010, 14:07:09
^^ Its probably Iraq, at least by the looks of the picture.

Leopard 2A4
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/egac1v.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 30-07-2010, 15:07:30
A well placed shell could do some damage in that moment ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-07-2010, 15:07:45
A well placed shell could do some damage in that moment ;D

Yeah good luck timing that shot.

In the name of more pics and less talk, before the mods get upset:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3f/Iraqitankalqurain.jpg)

Iraqi T-55 preserved as a memorial in the Al-Qurain district of Kuwait City.

At this site, on Feb. 24, 1991, 19 members of the Kuwaiti resistance fought a 10 hour battle with a vastly superior Iraqi force before being overwhelmed. 12 of them were killed and 7 severely wounded.

This is the building they holed up in:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/Alqurainmartyrsmuseum.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 30-07-2010, 19:07:14
Yugoslavian T-55's and soldiers.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/Jna_t-55_slovenia.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 30-07-2010, 19:07:26
(http://94.100.115.242/999100001-999150000/999106801-999106900/999106860_6_3LPH_1.jpeg)
"Hulzen maken"  ;D

As you can see it was a bussy night :P.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-07-2010, 23:07:32
A tank can be easily killed when you have the proper tools
But god help you if you dont have any of them

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/81/Australian_Centurion_Operation_Overlord_1971_(AWM_FOD710305VN).jpg)

Aussie Centurion in 1971 during operation overlord. Centurions wherent the fassest tanks, but like the churchill tanks, they could drive trough the harshest, shittiest, muddiest and hilliest terrain

yes those words are spelled wrong, get stuffed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-07-2010, 23:07:32
(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9063/armyphotos8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-07-2010, 23:07:18
Finnish?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 30-07-2010, 23:07:34
Look like Germans.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-07-2010, 00:07:52
Finnish?

Uniform says its German :D


And Invincible, you know we got the exact same looking vests here not too long ago, except for different pattern ofc, but the neck protection and everything is the same, I'll post a pic of it later :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/POOPJOH.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-07-2010, 00:07:30
That reminds me of BF2 for some reason /\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 31-07-2010, 01:07:41
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/South_Belfast_1981.jpg)

British troops on patrol, South Belfast, 1981.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 31-07-2010, 13:07:18
AT mine hit.
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4077/1278520149206.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 01-08-2010, 05:08:40
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/POOPJOH.jpg)


Yustax likes surprise SVD Dragunov attack.

By the way Tolga, you have pics of a turkish JNG-90 Bora?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 01-08-2010, 22:08:51
Cleaning up an IED
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5906/albumlarge3816212.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Lord Helmchen on 01-08-2010, 22:08:18
(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9063/armyphotos8.jpg)

blarg Öttinger beer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-08-2010, 22:08:19
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs114.ash2/39023_123560001024011_100001100356639_123293_131909_n.jpg)

Wow....Just Wow...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 01-08-2010, 23:08:23
(http://www.terramedia.co.uk/media/film/Battle_of_the_Somme_2.gif)
Going over the top at the Somme
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 02-08-2010, 00:08:31
(http://www.terramedia.co.uk/media/film/Battle_of_the_Somme_2.gif)
Going over the top at the Somme

Almost looks to me like that guy on the right is smiling  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 02-08-2010, 00:08:46
He might be, they thought that the bombardment had killed most of the Germans when it didnt
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-08-2010, 10:08:05
(http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss133/Arisaka99/Hello.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 02-08-2010, 11:08:14
Vickers tank with Recoilless rifles and a .50 cal?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 02-08-2010, 11:08:26
DFW C.V (Aviatik) 5845/16 banking in early morning sunlight. Note the Aviatik trademark on strut; flares in holder behind observer's cockpit; and fully-armed LMG 14 "Parabellum" machine gun. Pilot and squadron unknown.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg/776px-DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg)
(high res.:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg))
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 02-08-2010, 11:08:58
Vickers tank with Recoilless rifles and a .50 cal?

ONTOS in Viernam that is.


EDIT:
I do not know if this is real or not, but i seriously doubt that everything went to plan here. I mean, those people in the back seem a tad to close to that rather big explosion.
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1810/1278529711504.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 02-08-2010, 13:08:06
Vickers tank with Recoilless rifles and a .50 cal?

ONTOS in Viernam that is.


EDIT:
I do not know if this is real or not, but i seriously doubt that everything went to plan here. I mean, those people in the back seem a tad to close to that rather big explosion.
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1810/1278529711504.jpg)



It's real alright and you're very right about things not going to plan.

During Operation Granby a Centurion AVRE was said to have caught fire which then spread to the munitions, resulting in the massive blast you see here. The fact that it caught fire meant that people were able to try and escape and as a result there were, amazingly, only 4 minor injuries from the blast.

A rumour was that the crew were cooking breakfast on the engine deck. Not a great way to start your day if that's true!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 02-08-2010, 13:08:49
British crews have been doing that since WW2. Hell, the tanks where modified so they could cook food on the engine deck.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-08-2010, 13:08:27
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PXyHIUJFYWs/TElv-d3j01I/AAAAAAAAFWo/K1Q0935DVd8/s1600/793px-Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R05148,_Westfront,_deutscher_Soldat.jpg)

Young German soldier during the later stage of WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 02-08-2010, 13:08:11
Vickers tank with Recoilless rifles and a .50 cal?

ONTOS in Viernam that is.


EDIT:
I do not know if this is real or not, but i seriously doubt that everything went to plan here. I mean, those people in the back seem a tad to close to that rather big explosion.
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1810/1278529711504.jpg)



It's real alright and you're very right about things not going to plan.

During Operation Granby a Centurion AVRE was said to have caught fire which then spread to the munitions, resulting in the massive blast you see here. The fact that it caught fire meant that people were able to try and escape and as a result there were, amazingly, only 4 minor injuries from the blast.

A rumour was that the crew were cooking breakfast on the engine deck. Not a great way to start your day if that's true!

where is this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-08-2010, 13:08:32
Vickers tank with Recoilless rifles and a .50 cal?

ONTOS in Viernam that is.


EDIT:
I do not know if this is real or not, but i seriously doubt that everything went to plan here. I mean, those people in the back seem a tad to close to that rather big explosion.



It's real alright and you're very right about things not going to plan.

During Operation Granby a Centurion AVRE was said to have caught fire which then spread to the munitions, resulting in the massive blast you see here. The fact that it caught fire meant that people were able to try and escape and as a result there were, amazingly, only 4 minor injuries from the blast.

A rumour was that the crew were cooking breakfast on the engine deck. Not a great way to start your day if that's true!
It has been confirmed it was the last....

The crew was indeed cooking food and the fuel valve was open.................
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 02-08-2010, 14:08:58
where is this?

First Gulf War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-08-2010, 14:08:30
2 centurion AVRE's have exploded like that during its long carreer.

One exploded when appearntly the loader dropped a HESH shell and it detonated
the second one in the gulf war as you see above...........died in the most stupid way.

Such a shame to die this way
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-08-2010, 15:08:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/German_Navy_P8_Pistol.jpg/800px-German_Navy_P8_Pistol.jpg)

German naval soldier provides cover for his team, which is boarding a local cargo dhow to search it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-08-2010, 18:08:47
Yustax likes surprise SVD Dragunov attack.

By the way Tolga, you have pics of a turkish JNG-90 Bora?

Sorry, I dont have any at least from a personal collection. But there are some pics on certain military forums.

And something new from me, not a country well known for its military but I think these guys just look plain badass. Mexican Police/Military Force.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/44dae1ab.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 02-08-2010, 19:08:42
Yustax likes surprise SVD Dragunov attack.

By the way Tolga, you have pics of a turkish JNG-90 Bora?

Sorry, I dont have any at least from a personal collection. But there are some pics on certain military forums.

And something new from me, not a country well known for its military but I think these guys just look plain badass. Mexican Police/Military Force.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/44dae1ab.jpg)



hk33? AG3 with bipod and witout mag?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-08-2010, 21:08:02
That is an HK21. The HK33 is a small 5.56 rifle and the G3 has no such stock :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 02-08-2010, 22:08:14
That is an HK21. The HK33 is a small 5.56 rifle and the G3 has no such stock :)

ahh i forgott that it was the hk21 that was the mg ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-08-2010, 08:08:14
Afghanistan.

(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4681/39658422515928605242181.jpg)

Serious Business.  :|
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-08-2010, 10:08:35
You think his machine gun raises alot of dust? ;)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4843462668_97b7b666e3_b.jpg)

Finally, German PzH2000 in action in Kunduz, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-08-2010, 11:08:32
^ Maus Ausf H

Thats an incredible machine!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 03-08-2010, 11:08:29
It looks sweet ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-08-2010, 12:08:06
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/3479/albumlarge3816223.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 03-08-2010, 12:08:50
What got blown up?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-08-2010, 12:08:02
What got blown up?

I do not know, i am guessing a dingo but it is unlikely. It is in Afghanistan, that is all i know for sure.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 03-08-2010, 14:08:40
Definetley is a PPV. I recognise it but cant remember the name.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 03-08-2010, 15:08:04
reminds me of an IVECO LMV or the british Panther CLV:

PR Model:
(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2652/pantherexttex07.jpg)
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3259/pantherdesert10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 03-08-2010, 16:08:36
Yeh thats what I thought it was at first.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Limonero on 03-08-2010, 17:08:34
Is the Panzer 2000 fired by pulling a rope?????  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-08-2010, 18:08:16
Is the Panzer 2000 fired by pulling a rope?????  ???

Most cannons are. BTW, it is called a lanyard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-08-2010, 18:08:06
Prob is, its self propelled arty, its fired by the crew within the turret o.=.O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-08-2010, 18:08:52
PzH 2000... A sick son of a bitch :)

EDIT: A more interesting pic instead

Night firing, a 3 hour firefight broke after the artillery firing 6 dead on the friendly side 13 on the PKK side.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Poopnightfire.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 03-08-2010, 18:08:42
Is the Panzer 2000 fired by pulling a rope?????  ???
Dunno why they are using it. Never seen it in use like that by Dutch forces in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-08-2010, 19:08:02
Problem with the PzH2000 in Afghanistan are the temperatures. For example, inside our Marder IFVs temperatures can easily reach 80 degrees Celcius (!) and I think it won´t be cooler inside a PzH and also you´ve got the loader inside it, no need to put another person inside it. Thus that guy is in the outside, where it´s relatively cool, compared to the cramped interior..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 03-08-2010, 19:08:02
A-H army, WWI, dont know where
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3582/ahinfantryww12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 03-08-2010, 21:08:46
Is the Panzer 2000 fired by pulling a rope?????  ???

maybe because the noise and dust. i sure would rather pull a rope from 20 m instead of sitting inside.

so i think the rope is optional and preffered in non "intense" moments
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 03-08-2010, 21:08:55
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_07_30_10/a07_24470189.jpg)
Quote
Staff Sgt. Brenden Patterson, a Pararescueman, or "PJ," of the 58th Rescue Squadron, of Las Vegas, scans for threats while sitting in the open doorway, with the door-gunner visible in the background, on a rescue mission aboard a Pavehawk CASEVAC helicopter in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan on Wednesday July 28, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 04-08-2010, 14:08:56
In this post I want to honor the anniversary of the Operation "Oluja" (Storm) in which most of the occupied Croatia was liberated from the great-serbian aggresion.
(http://www.slobodnadalmacija.hr/Portals/0/images/2008-08-04/Novosti/Oluja01.jpg)
First Croatian presidend, dr. Franjo Tuđman with soldiers after the liberation of Knin
Bonus: Map of the operation!
(http://greatersurbiton.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/oluja.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-08-2010, 14:08:24
(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9161/94273066.jpg)

HK G3 used by German forces as DMR in Afghanistan. Notice the costumized shoulder stock.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 04-08-2010, 14:08:57
  That krout shops for his stocks at the same place as me.   ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Jeremiahthor/SANY0174.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-08-2010, 18:08:25
^^ How much those mags cost you?

The North Iraq Op, obviously. Weapon is an HK33 and the camo is not standard.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/OpGunes2008.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-08-2010, 18:08:56
You Turks seem to like German stuff, right? ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-08-2010, 18:08:00
Yupp, we sleep with our German equipment, wouldnt prefer any other. MOST of our foreign equipment comes from German companies so eh. :O

EDIT another pic. Same spot.

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/GunesOperasyon.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 04-08-2010, 18:08:49
Looking at the care he is getting he is probably shot below the right elbow.
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8701/albumlarge3816304.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-08-2010, 10:08:30
Very famous picture, was visible everywhere when it was shot.
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2971/armyphotos13.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 05-08-2010, 23:08:58
^^ How much those mags cost you?

I am told $15.  Love'em  I would pick them over any other brand of magazine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-08-2010, 10:08:27
Yaaay, party time now! :-\
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2878/albumlarge3816305.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-08-2010, 11:08:48
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2hrh5ip.jpg)

Quote
Captain John Doig with the Canadian Army's 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, walks through a field of marijuana plants during a patrol near the village of Salavat, in the Panjway district west of Kandahar August 4, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-08-2010, 14:08:39
(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/5854/2000101328725990926rspq6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 06-08-2010, 15:08:47
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5571/5ed0c2dfb78c3358c889f1b.jpg)

guess what this thing is and what it was used for ...


i will reveal in 2 hours


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-08-2010, 15:08:59
WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 06-08-2010, 15:08:18
this was posted somewhere else a while ago iirc.

Mineclearing?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 06-08-2010, 15:08:45
ahh damit drew

thats right

Progvev-T was a mine clearing tank on a T-54 chassis with a Mig-15 turbine mounted on the turret. the air-stream would uncover mines and the heat would make them explode ...

sound silly but if it works ...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-08-2010, 15:08:31
It was sold as a vacuum cleaner for house use in Soviet Russia after the end of ww2.Unfortunatelly after many accidents with kids,cats,dogs,houses being stuffed in or blown away it was decided to be put in military use . This machine blows  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 06-08-2010, 16:08:17
Heh :D
http://everyravlik.blogspot.com/2009/01/top10-of-most-crazy-tanks-of-all-times.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 06-08-2010, 18:08:43
ahh damit drew

thats right

Progvev-T was a mine clearing tank on a T-54 chassis with a Mig-15 turbine mounted on the turret. the air-stream would uncover mines and the heat would make them explode ...

sound silly but if it works ...

Dont be a liar, that machine serve as purpose to scratch backs at Match 4.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-08-2010, 19:08:38
ahh damit drew

thats right

Progvev-T was a mine clearing tank on a T-54 chassis with a Mig-15 turbine mounted on the turret. the air-stream would uncover mines and the heat would make them explode ...

sound silly but if it works ...

Dont be a liar, that machine serve as purpose to scratch backs at Match 4.

It's a leaf blower, they use it to clean up the leaves of the trees when it is fall. It's just a larger version of the ones you have at home to clean up your lawn.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FlyGuy45 on 06-08-2010, 19:08:33
Everyone is wrong, it is a giant harpoon gun. Notice the harpoon located above the barrel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 06-08-2010, 20:08:19
Wrong again, it's a jet propelled grapple gun for going to the moon. It shoots a cable to the moon, and you attach a small elevator to it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 07-08-2010, 09:08:45
German soldiers with a captured British Mark IV series tank at an unknown location.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Captured_Mark_I_series_tank.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-08-2010, 14:08:27
Nice picture Graf.

Arriving at the hospital after what i think stepping on a AP mine.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3180/albumlarge3816276.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 07-08-2010, 15:08:29
Caucasus front
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Battle_Sarikamis_winter_gear.png)
Ottoman third army with winter equipment 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 07-08-2010, 15:08:03
Nothing better than a fun ski trip ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 07-08-2010, 16:08:16
Nice picture Graf.

Arriving at the hospital after what i think stepping on a AP mine.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3180/albumlarge3816276.jpg)

First thing I noticed here: the doctors are wearing camo hospital scrubs. Gotta love the Army. Fun side note, the Marines are issued olive drab undershirts and underwear, so you can hide yourself when you are not wearing pants, I guess.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-08-2010, 16:08:58
It's all about uniformity. Uniforms = everyone dressed the same = thinking you're part of a team, not an individual.

It's one of the purposes of military uniforms throughout history.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-08-2010, 17:08:42
Caucasus front
Ottoman third army with winter equipment 1914

Modern day 3rd Army also patrols the Caucasus areas :)

Fun side note, the Marines are issued olive drab undershirts and underwear, so you can hide yourself when you are not wearing pants, I guess.

Us too, but not the cheap stuff. Some smooth/soft material :D

This is an ex-Turkish Army guy I know that works for a private contractor firm in Afghanistan.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KekSarapcibilldayi.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-08-2010, 04:08:45
Corporal of the Bermuda Regiment looking badass:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Bermuda_Regiment_Corporal.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 08-08-2010, 08:08:47
British stronghold
(http://i13.tinypic.com/43ha7m1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 08-08-2010, 09:08:01
found an early version of the maus
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Char2C_Berry.jpg)
big suprise: its French
Tank: Char 2C
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-08-2010, 09:08:54
Sorta well known here :P  Though that belongs in the WW2 POTD thread ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 08-08-2010, 09:08:33
But it was a WWI era tank.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 08-08-2010, 11:08:53
But it was a WWI era tank.

but it was used(/tried to use) in ww2 too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-08-2010, 12:08:58
(http://a.imageshack.us/img251/8493/india334.jpg)
Quote
Men from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and Afghan Army soldiers step it out toward a helicopter crash during the first day of Operation Thresher in Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, July 23. The men were the first group on foot to make it to the crash site, which was more than three miles away. India Company Marines and Afghan Army soldiers conducted the clearing mission to remove weapons caches, disrupt Taliban activity and interact with the local populace. During the first day of the operation a helicopter crash caused the Marines to temporarily shift their mission and pause the operation. India Company resumed days later and completed the operation July 27.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-08-2010, 12:08:14
But it was a WWI era tank.

but it was used(/tried to use) in ww2 too.

More like Interwar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-08-2010, 15:08:08
As it is Sunday, time for a lulz photo :)

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9836/armyphotos15.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-08-2010, 18:08:57
But it was a WWI era tank.

Nope, it was WW2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 08-08-2010, 18:08:20
well i call it WWI and interwar. Designed in 1917 but not built until 1921. I put this in other eras because it was not built right before WWII during the rearming decade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 08-08-2010, 19:08:35
As it is Sunday, time for a lulz photo :)

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9836/armyphotos15.jpg)

I'm almost positive this is a repost O:
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-08-2010, 20:08:38
^^ It's definitley a repost on some MPN threads but I dont think it is here.

North Iraq.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/OpSunCake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-08-2010, 21:08:20
Hoth troopers?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-08-2010, 21:08:26
Yeah, but with PKM's :)

Another. Both are from the same Operation Sun
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeOpSun.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-08-2010, 21:08:54
When did Turkey adopt the PKM?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-08-2010, 21:08:44
When did Turkey adopt the PKM?

When they decided that the MG3 was too heavy and long to be carried up in the mountains. This was right around the time the Soviet Union collapsed and Russia owed us money so they had to give us a bunch of weapons and vehicles for free.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-08-2010, 22:08:27
As a ex-Belgian machine gunner once said to me=Get either=
FN MAG
MG3
PK
or if possible, all 3 of them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-08-2010, 00:08:36
rather old pic of mine.
(http://94.100.124.43/1043150001-1043200000/1043158801-1043158900/1043158848_6_OJ3l.jpeg)
Old baby put too new use.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-08-2010, 11:08:27
(http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/8317/1278519878327.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 09-08-2010, 22:08:06
German MG nest.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/MG-Nest2_retouched.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 09-08-2010, 23:08:56
(http://www.benettontalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pigeon3.jpg)
Espionage pigeons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-08-2010, 00:08:57
German MG nest.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/MG-Nest2_retouched.jpg)
From left to right=
-Was is?
--Mein gott!
---Nein! Das cannot be!
----Guess its true
-----Yep....Those australians are having a barbie..... Out of their trenches....


Espionage pigeons.
OOOH MIJNEN blauwe geschelpte!
GY zet ME lievingsduif!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 10-08-2010, 00:08:03
(http://www.benettontalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pigeon3.jpg)
Espionage pigeons.

LOL

Does it exist a bomber version ? XD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 10-08-2010, 00:08:45
You just remembered me to Worms: world party ;D
Those homing pigeons were a blast :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 10-08-2010, 03:08:43
I love that game, I just re-downloaded it.  So awesome, part of my childhood.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-08-2010, 12:08:58
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/1031/albumlarge3816300.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-08-2010, 16:08:44
^Very sad image....

(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5006/4875884548b1ab41210bb.jpg)

A Dingo provides cover while a Panzerhaubitze 2000 is being transported to Kunduz, Northern Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-08-2010, 21:08:08
^^ How many of those Pzh's in A-stan.

Here's 2 pics for you Homer, 2 pics of your helicopter in an exercise.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/AlmanHeliCake2.jpg)
Tolga's boots of victory.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/AlmanHeliCake.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-08-2010, 23:08:32
Jolly green giants!<3


(http://www.glogster.com/media/2/6/6/9/6060943.gif)

M67 "Zippo's" in vietnam. This Zippo is firing at tall grass. They where one of the best (and sometimes only way) to prevent an ambush
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 10-08-2010, 23:08:41
Jolly green giants!<3


(http://www.glogster.com/media/2/6/6/9/6060943.gif)

M67 "Zippo's" in vietnam. This Zippo is firing at tall grass. They where one of the best (and sometimes only way) to prevent an ambush

holy crap that a long distance! :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-08-2010, 06:08:09
Aaaah, the CH-53, codename "Nazgul". Nice photos Tolga!
Germany currently has 3 PzH2000 in Afghanistan. One is in Kunduz field camp but I´m not sure where the other two are. In Kunduz, too, I guess.
Oh, and what I just found:
Another six PzH 2000s are being equipped for what the Bundeswehr refers to as "Afghan climatic conditions" and will be ready for deployment in the first half of 2011.
I hope they will be put to good use...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-08-2010, 09:08:41
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/5326/m1afu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-08-2010, 12:08:28
Jolly green giants!<3


(http://www.glogster.com/media/2/6/6/9/6060943.gif)

M67 "Zippo's" in vietnam. This Zippo is firing at tall grass. They where one of the best (and sometimes only way) to prevent an ambush

holy crap that a long distance! :o
Ye the M67 had a pretty long range for a flametank.
IIRC the North Vietnamese hated 2 US vehicles to the bone=The Zippo and the M42 Duster. As both of them where very effective in tackling their preffered way of attacks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-08-2010, 06:08:57
(http:///i34.tinypic.com/ajufd5.jpg)

Quote
An undercover special police operative stands next to a horse pulled cart loaded with smuggled cigarettes near Jamu Mare, western Romania, on the border with Serbia, Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Authorities in Romania say seven people, including a local official, have been detained and accused of smuggling cigarettes from neighboring Serbia by horse and cart. Cigarette smuggling sharply increased in Romania since the government levied extra taxes on tobacco last year.Tobacco companies claim one in three cigarettes is counterfeit or smuggled.

Can the police break the Geneva Convention, too?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-08-2010, 07:08:59
German Police SF in Romania? But ciggarette smuggling is huge trouble, we get alot of trouble form the same guys here.


Polis Özel Harekat (Police Special Forces)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/POH-2.jpg)

EDIT: This is our urban styled loadout.
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Gearshow.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-08-2010, 09:08:57
Haha, no, German police doesn´t work in Romania. It´s most likely a Romanian police officer who likes Flecktarn. But the funny thing is he has the German flag on his arm and the rank of a "Schütze" (=private), thus my comment about violating the Geneva Convention. ;)
Nice loadout. Is the black vest a balistic vest?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 12-08-2010, 11:08:12
and he has a double barrel shotgun ?

wtf !

i guess the shotgun was taken from the smugglers because i cant imagine special ops police force using such an awkward weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 12-08-2010, 12:08:21
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria and Count Friedrich von Beck-Rzyikowsky 1830-1920 colonel general (chief of staff of the Imperial and Royal Army of Austria-Hungary 1881-1906), supervising army manoeuvres in Bystřice pod Hostýnem (German Bistritz am Hostein)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Franz_Joseph_Beck-Rzikowsky_1897_Bistritz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-08-2010, 21:08:10
Haha, no, German police doesn´t work in Romania. It´s most likely a Romanian police officer who likes Flecktarn. But the funny thing is he has the German flag on his arm and the rank of a "Schütze" (=private), thus my comment about violating the Geneva Convention. ;)
Nice loadout. Is the black vest a balistic vest?

See thats what I asked, seems kind of disrespectful to the Germans, for me at least. A Romanian guy wearing a German uniform, forget the camo im only talking about the flag. And the vest is a light one, so its only ballistic protection is up front :) Thats a step for me though, before it was a light vest strictly for carrying ammo.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/AE46.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-08-2010, 13:08:41
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3338/m2ak9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-08-2010, 13:08:28
awch

(http://www.military-today.com/apc/btr_t.jpg)
A brand new BTR-T takes on the first trails. These are one of the 2 new vehicles to be used in Urban warfare

BTR-T will be a heavy APC
BMPT will be a dedicated anti-personell combat vehicle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 13-08-2010, 17:08:16
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/potd/4777706268_022044c277_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 13-08-2010, 20:08:10
I think this thread just might contain every single Abrams every destroyed or mobility-killed in combat, from several different angles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-08-2010, 20:08:40
No, still have some in nice green camo :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 13-08-2010, 21:08:00
No, still have some in nice green camo :)

When has a green-camo-ed Abrams ever been lost in combat?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 13-08-2010, 21:08:38
No, still have some in nice green camo :)

When has a green-camo-ed Abrams ever been lost in combat?

I bet marine corps have used them quite long in desert..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 13-08-2010, 21:08:10
No, still have some in nice green camo :)

When has a green-camo-ed Abrams ever been lost in combat?

During the initial invasion of Iraq, not all of our equipment had been repainted in desert tan. In addition to that, ALL our chemical suits were woodland camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-08-2010, 14:08:17
Civilian casualty in Afganistan. Don't click the link if you have a weak stomach.
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/3015/albumlarge3816217.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 16-08-2010, 14:08:43
No, still have some in nice green camo :)

When has a green-camo-ed Abrams ever been lost in combat?

During the initial invasion of Iraq, not all of our equipment had been repainted in desert tan. In addition to that, ALL our chemical suits were woodland camo.
Yep. Somebody done goof'd.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-08-2010, 14:08:05
No, still have some in nice green camo :)

When has a green-camo-ed Abrams ever been lost in combat?

During the initial invasion of Iraq, not all of our equipment had been repainted in desert tan. In addition to that, ALL our chemical suits were woodland camo.
Yep. Somebody done goof'd.

To reply on this, i bet the Chemical suits are one of the few things the troops would not have minded getting winter gear in the desert :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-08-2010, 16:08:22
Quite the opposite, Siben. Chemical suits were, are, and always will be hated by soldiers for a number of reasons. They are made of air-tight material, so they have no ventilation, a terrible feature to have in the hot Mesopotamian sands. On top of that, they were the wrong camo and extremely bulky.
(http://www.inthenews.co.uk/photo/pentagon-planning-for-invasion-of-iraq-on-presumption-of-uk-support-inquiry-into-war-hears-$12052$300.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-08-2010, 16:08:16
No, i am just saying a white chemical suit is still better then a dark green one in the desert :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-08-2010, 21:08:17
Pink is the best in a desert.

i am not kidding

(http://www.lr-mad.co.uk/pics/panther.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 16-08-2010, 23:08:25
Quite the opposite, Siben. Chemical suits were, are, and always will be hated by soldiers for a number of reasons. They are made of air-tight material, so they have no ventilation, a terrible feature to have in the hot Mesopotamian sands. On top of that, they were the wrong camo and extremely bulky.

Plus they are rough and prickly on the inside, so freeballing it isn't a real option for dealing with the heat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-08-2010, 17:08:38
An US Marine relaxes after the Battle of Hue. And so is his M50 Ontos

Another vehicle that was LOVED by its crews, but hated by the general staff. And got phased out very fast despite being an excellent vehicle

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/M50-ontos-vietnam.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-08-2010, 21:08:42
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs188.ash2/45130_429390737375_831187375_4779791_8229538_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-08-2010, 22:08:25
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs188.ash2/45130_429390737375_831187375_4779791_8229538_n.jpg)
OK CHYOU ALL PAY ATTENTION

LOADER GO LEFT
COMMANDER ME   go RIGHT!
REST OF CREW RESERVE
TANK FLIP UPSIDE DOWN AND SNEAK UP TO ENEMY VIA TREES
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 18-08-2010, 00:08:33
One more of those not funny jokes and I will ban you and lock this thread.

- Flippy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 18-08-2010, 00:08:51
Oh yeah? Try it!


(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs188.ash2/45130_429390737375_831187375_4779791_8229538_n.jpg)

Damn BF2 engine!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 18-08-2010, 00:08:54
One more of those not funny jokes and I will ban you and lock this thread.

- Flippy


+1

"Highway of Death" 1st Gulf War, the Iraqi Army was retreating from Kuwait in large numbers of looted civilian vehicles. Coalition air power stopped them.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/2194145023_12d5e405ec.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 18-08-2010, 06:08:37
"Highway of Death" 1st Gulf War, the Iraqi Army was retreating from Kuwait in large numbers of looted civilian vehicles. Coalition air power stopped them.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/2194145023_12d5e405ec.jpg)


This could be the most modern sense of war carnage i have seen, I remember the movie Jarhead retelling this bloodied scene.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-08-2010, 11:08:45
One more of those not funny jokes and I will ban you and lock this thread.

- Flippy
wait....what, your not Flippy, your fuchs!

SPY!

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3332/ritch3.jpg)
M67 Zippo fires at ambush positions on Highway 19 between An khe and Pleiku
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 18-08-2010, 18:08:36
They are still not funny. I will just send some high quality whiskey to Flippy to ban you and lock this thread myself with starter powers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 18-08-2010, 18:08:51
I have to say that Im getting quite fed up of the I WRITE WITH MY CAPSLOCK ENABLED AND REFER TO SOME GAME I AM HIGHLY INTO RIGHT NOW styled "jokes".

Carry on.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-08-2010, 20:08:15
Do you eat kittens on your free time? :D

A PKM moment.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/PKMcake.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-08-2010, 23:08:52
I have to say that Im getting quite fed up of the I WRITE WITH MY CAPSLOCK ENABLED AND REFER TO SOME GAME I AM HIGHLY INTO RIGHT NOW styled "jokes".

Carry on.
ok  ;)

(http://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3905/medium/wiesel1_01.jpg)

jerman ISAF Wiesels.
The wiesel!
IT is so TINY!
Common look at it! So tiny and cute! Grubers little tank has an honourable modern equivalent
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sgt.Radman on 19-08-2010, 00:08:51
I have to say that Im getting quite fed up of the I WRITE WITH MY CAPSLOCK ENABLED AND REFER TO SOME GAME I AM HIGHLY INTO RIGHT NOW styled "jokes".

Carry on.
ok  ;)
jerman ISAF Wiesels.
The wiesel!
IT is so TINY!
Common look at it! So tiny and cute! Grubers little tank has an honourable modern equivalent

1st time I saw the Wiesel was in Sőldner. I laughed so bad. :) But it's quite good even if it's small. Recon unit and had a TOW launcher on a variant.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-08-2010, 02:08:32
haha for me at Bergen Hohne, Those things kicked our ass.
We where driving away from the overwatch and got ambushed by those mini-monsters!
I got vehicle-killed instant we spotted them. :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-08-2010, 06:08:45
They were deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 if I´m not mistaken, but were withdrawn again. Now the version with TOW and MG3 is being sent to Afghanistan again, to reeinforce the so-called "training and security bataillons" of the German ISAF contingent. It´s only drawback is the thin armour which can only resist projectiles up to 7.62mm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-08-2010, 06:08:36
Is there a full designation to it besides wiesel?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-08-2010, 09:08:57
Wiesel Waffenträger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiesel_AWC), which means roughly translated "Armoured Weapon Carrier".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-08-2010, 11:08:26
(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2315/4897519245b12dd71058b.jpg)
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5592/48975192117e1bd7d759b.jpg)
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7067/4897519229e61ca8bd3cb.jpg)

According to MP.net, special paint job because of more then 150 000 flight hours
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 19-08-2010, 13:08:50
Damn i love that jet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 19-08-2010, 14:08:02
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Israeli_F-16s_at_Red_Flag.jpg)
The F-16 is still the best in my opinion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 19-08-2010, 14:08:09
Finnish F-18C Hornet
(http://yle.fi/ecepic/archive/00099/HORNET_99610b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 19-08-2010, 14:08:24
I've never seen any RAF jets painted all snazzy like that.  Has anyone else?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-08-2010, 14:08:57
Of f*ck, we are back to pictures of airshows. Must change this now!
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7001/1278451214378.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 19-08-2010, 15:08:55
Was that the rooftop ambush in Ramallah were an entire four man scout-sniper team was whacked?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zurich163 on 19-08-2010, 17:08:37
(http://www.xairforces.com/images/country/uzbekistan/su-27_uzbekistan_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-08-2010, 17:08:02
Of f*ck, we are back to pictures of airshows. Must change this now!
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7001/1278451214378.jpg)


Yeah dead people are way more awesome!

In that case...out of protest, It hase to do with militairy:

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/HighlandSniper58/Album%20No2/Album%20No3/Album%20No4/0e125dc2.jpg)
Dolph Lundgren have been in the militairy, Anyways here are Him, Stalone and Statham visiting British troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MvB_1988 on 19-08-2010, 18:08:20
Was that the rooftop ambush in Ramallah were an entire four man scout-sniper team was whacked?

It was in Ramadi, june 2004
http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/SIA_RooftopExecution.asp

American soldiers recovered one the of the sniper rifles taken by Iraqi insurgents two years later
http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,102328,00.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-08-2010, 18:08:47
Against the rules guys, Siben's picture is actually the only one following the rules.

Invincible, it's not about military but about CONFLICTS, where armies shoot at eachother and stuff.

So in one line: Fuck off with the airshows, patriotic show off and other crap, post conflict pics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-08-2010, 20:08:28
So in one line: Fuck off with the airshows, patriotic show off and other crap, post conflict pics.

Thanks for reminding peoplez Fuchs :P

Counter-Terrorist units on the hunt!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CTUnits.jpg)



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-08-2010, 20:08:23
It's just getting tiresome, in POTD l'original they don't post pre-war pictures of Hitler and Chamberlain either..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 19-08-2010, 20:08:31
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/P-51_Mustang_bombs_NKorea_HD-SN-98-07611.jpeg/738px-P-51_Mustang_bombs_NKorea_HD-SN-98-07611.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-08-2010, 22:08:13
What the hell is that teardrop thing in the centre?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 19-08-2010, 22:08:44
^Napalm bomb
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-08-2010, 22:08:13
*facepalm*


No, not napalm. Drop tanks.

Here are 3 of them converted after the war into race cars.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/bellytank/P1010184.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 19-08-2010, 22:08:15
*facepalm*


No, not napalm. Drop tanks.


"USAF F-51D dropping napalm on a target in North Korea" on that same very picture on Wikipedia. And why would a P-51 drop its extra fuel on top of a complex, that looks like to be part of a factory?

Better description: "A U.S. Air Force North American F-51D Mustang of the U.S. Fifth Air Force's 18th Fighter Bomber Wing releases two napalm bombs over industrial military target in North Korea, in 1951."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 19-08-2010, 22:08:20
To make the people below shit themselfs?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-08-2010, 22:08:02
It was a race car factory, US delivering the chassis.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-08-2010, 23:08:39
If it has napalm in it, fine. But it is a drop tank.

BOMBS have fins, making them BOMBS, not drop tanks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 20-08-2010, 17:08:14
Weren't napalm tanks made from converted drop tanks back then?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-08-2010, 17:08:38
In 2009 German ISAF forces started to capture terrain in the more and more troubled Kunduz region and conquered two hills, known as Height 431 and Height 432. The forces started reeinforce them with sandbags, Hesco barriers and deep trench systems and both hills are being manned with heavy weapons 24/7 in order to show presence and fight OMF whenever it is necessary. Different weapon systems, ranging from small arms over rocket launchers, ATGMs, grenade launchers and sniper rifles are being used to destroy an attacking enemy. Here you can see a Hecker und Koch GMG in position on either Height 431 or 432. It is most-likely being manned by Paratroopers (notice their helmet) and can fire a wide range of 40mm ammunitio, like simple HE-FRAG rounds or more versatille HE-DP which is a combination of HEAT and HE-FRAG.
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9673/4347061660074e27b783.jpg)

Here´s another picture of Height 432, you can clearly see how deep the German troops are dug in:
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0gIG3v7al69iJ/610x.jpg)

And two German snipers scan the area. One is armed with a 7.62 WINMAG G22 and the other with the German version of the M82, called Gewehr G82 in .50.:
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0dTV0NxdaM0iV/610x.jpg)



Sorry for posting three pics at a time, but I haven´t posted any all week, so I guess it´s alright ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 20-08-2010, 18:08:19
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/potd/CFP248.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 20-08-2010, 19:08:05
Here´s another picture of Height 432, you can clearly see how deep the German troops are dug in:

95 years later, and ze germans are still up to their old tricks...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 20-08-2010, 19:08:49
Nice Silian! I love floatplanes!
(http://www.korean-war.com/images/KWAircraft/US/Navy/Martin_PBM_Mariner.jpg)
A martin PBM marinier! (Korean war btw!)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-08-2010, 19:08:37
Awesome plane Sillian, i walked into one about 3 weeks ago. Felt so fragile.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-08-2010, 14:08:08
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8162/610xlf.jpg)

Quote
An Afghan Army soldier watches for threats as two simultaneous firefights take place outside the wire at the Afghan and U.S. Forward Operating Base Howz-e-Madad, operated by the U.S. 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, in Zhari district, Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, Friday, Aug. 20, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-08-2010, 15:08:46
(http://www.8thwood.com/images/ac119k-7inflight.jpg)

AC-119 "Stinger" over vietnam
These gunships came after the AC130, and where used as small truck hunting gunships. In wich they served their purpose very well

but they lacked the power of the almighty bofors
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-08-2010, 21:08:45
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/1_t2-15.jpg)
'O Hai'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 22-08-2010, 21:08:19
(http://www.8thwood.com/images/ac119k-7inflight.jpg)

AC-119 "Stinger" over vietnam
These gunships came after the AC130, and where used as small truck hunting gunships. In wich they served their purpose very well

but they lacked the power of the almighty bofors

There were two versions of the AC-119, first was the AC-119G 'Shadow', armed with four 7.62mm Miniguns, which supplemented the AC-47 'Spooky' in the Close Support/Convoy Escort role; the AC-119K 'Stinger', armed also with four 7.62mm Miniguns as well as a pair of 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, the 'Stinger' supplemented the AC-130A 'spectre' both were used mainly for armed reconnaissance and convoy interdiction along the Ho Chi Minh trail. The first eight AC-130A's were armed with four miniguns and four Vulcans.

AC-119G's and 'Ks were handed over to the VNAF in 1971 and 1972 respectively. A VNAF AC-119K was one of the last aircraft to be shot down over South Vietnam, the victim of an SA-7 'Grail'.


(http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae41/farazippo/Spitfire/FR18-28sqn-1.jpg?1282502166)

28 Squadron Spitfire FR.18e, RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong, during the Korean War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 23-08-2010, 00:08:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/SeaFury_launch.jpg)
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A Hawker sea fury been launched from an Royal navy aircraft carrier.
This plane was the last propeller-driven fighter to serve with the Royal Navy, it was also one of the fastest production single piston-engined aircraft ever built.
An Australian furry downed a MiG-15 jet fighter in air-to-air combat, making the Sea Fury one of the few prop-driven fighter aircraft to shoot down a jet-powered fighter.

The engagement occurred when his mixed flight of Sea Furies and Fireflies was engaged by eight MiG-15s, during which one Firefly was badly damaged while the Sea Furies were able to escape unharmed. A similar encounter the next day led to the Sea Fury fighters using their superior manoeuvrability to escape another MiG-15 "bounce" although one Sea Fury had to limp home to Ocean.

To enable the Sea Furies to be recognised by friendly forces the aircraft were painted with markings similar to those used during D-Day.


Sounds like it did a pretty good service! ;D

I was doing some research, The Sea fury is praised for its speed.
Also I read it's the fastest piston-engined aircraft ever built.
To compare it, I took the last production version of the Mustang and the Spit.
From this list seen, isn't the P-51H faster then the Seafury?
I'm a noob at this, and it didn't made that much sense...

Hawker seafury:
Engine: Napier Sabre VII, which was capable of developing 3,400-4,000 hp
maximum speed: 780 km/h

P-51H Mustang
Engine: RR Packard V-1650-9 V-12, which was capable of developing  2,220 hp.
Maximum speed: 784 km/h

Spitfire PR.24(Last spitfire produced)
Engine: Griffon V12, which was capable of developing 2,050 hp.
Maximum speed: 731 km/h
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 23-08-2010, 01:08:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/T-55AD_1_Bovington.jpg/800px-T-55AD_1_Bovington.jpg)
t55 enigma, bovington
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 23-08-2010, 02:08:06
(http://online.wsj.com/media/081910pod08.jpg)
Quote
At the Ministry of Defense in Mexico City Wednesday, soldiers dismantled weapons seized from alleged drugs traffickers. Meanwhile, business leaders took out full-page ads asking President Felipe Calderón to send more troops to Monterrey to stem violence.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 23-08-2010, 02:08:18
I dont know about the others, but the one on the left looks alot like an M1 Carbine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-08-2010, 02:08:10
It is. I vote that all pictures of ww2 weapons being destroyed or dismantled be banned and un allowed in this thread.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-08-2010, 05:08:32
(http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-359653965-original.jpg)

 :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-08-2010, 09:08:40
Well done Bangoo, Zeg and Hi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 23-08-2010, 15:08:29
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a9/IrishArmy_36Btn_Congo_1961.jpg)

Irish ONUC troops (36 Bn) man a position over the Elizabeth road tunnel during the Congo Crisis, December 1961.
(Image: Irish Defence Forces)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-08-2010, 15:08:55
(http://blog.skacan.fr/public/300px-M247_DIVAD.JPEG)
(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu38/kilomuse/Air%20Defense/T249Vigilante.jpg)

The SPAAGS wich never saw service. While the US has the most advanced Airforce and navy, their Armoured fighting vehicle development sure is lacking.
Today the US army doesnt have a single reliable Air defense gun/missile sytem to keep up with its armoured forces, while most armies in the world has.

Same goes with combat vehicles for the airborne, AFV for urban warfare and so on and so on. US armoured troops can only dream of the wide, effective and modern AFV the russians have
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-08-2010, 17:08:10
(http://blog.skacan.fr/public/300px-M247_DIVAD.JPEG)
(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu38/kilomuse/Air%20Defense/T249Vigilante.jpg)

The SPAAGS wich never saw service. While the US has the most advanced Airforce and navy, their Armoured fighting vehicle development sure is lacking.
Today the US army doesnt have a single reliable Air defense gun/missile sytem to keep up with its armoured forces, while most armies in the world has.

Same goes with combat vehicles for the airborne, AFV for urban warfare and so on and so on. US armoured troops can only dream of the wide, effective and modern AFV the russians have

so true ::)

just look at this:

the Terminator(BMPT):

(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/bmpt.jpg)

BTR-90:

(http://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/3/2074/BTR-90_with_Berezhok_turret.jpg)

Tunguska:

(http://www.uralarms.ru/pict/obsch/tunguska-m.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-08-2010, 17:08:26
yep

When soviets invaded afghanistan the troops sended this feedback=
-We need a heavy vehicle to carry our troops trough urban territory wich can also fight back
Result=(http://www.rusarmy.com/photo/bron0/btr_btr-t/btr_btr-t%20003.jpg)

-We need a dedicated Anti-personel vehicle
Result=The BMPT you posted

What did US troops requested=
-A heavy APC=They dint got it
-A dedicated AP vehicle=They dint got it
-Tanks/apcs to be dropped with the airbone=Still dint got it

While the russians have for their VVD (Airborne troops)=
-A airdroppable APC ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTR-D)
-An airdroppable IFV (BMD-4 is the latest)
-An airdroppable Anti-tank vehicle(2S25 Sprut  =Photo (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/2S25_Sprut-SD,_Moscow_parade_2009.JPG)
-Airdroppable Self-propelled artillery and mortar

What do the US have? NONE of the above
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 23-08-2010, 17:08:52
But USA has this badass thing called A-10 Thunderbolt II aka Warthog

(http://usaf.aib.law.af.mil/A10-001.jpg)

(http://www.greendevils.pl/militaria/sailor_lot/A10/a-10-gau.jpg)

^ And with that 30mm cannon, it can pretty much fuck up every tankers life.

So I think that A-10 can compensate small drawbacks in US arsenal of doom :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-08-2010, 18:08:06
But USA has this badass thing called A-10 Thunderbolt II aka Warthog

(http://usaf.aib.law.af.mil/A10-001.jpg)

(http://www.greendevils.pl/militaria/sailor_lot/A10/a-10-gau.jpg)

^ And with that 30mm cannon, it can pretty much fuck up every tankers life.

So I think that A-10 can compensate small drawbacks in US arsenal of doom :D

russia laughts at your puny planes!:
(http://www.ausairpower.net/KBP-96K6-72V6-Pantsir-S1-SPAAGM-BAZ-6909-2S.jpg)
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/missile_vehicle/S-300V_9k81/pictures/9K81_S-300V_surface_to_air_missile_Russia_Russian_army_001.jpg)
(http://defense-update.com/images/torm1-3.jpg)
(http://www.militarypictures.info/d/223-2/Buk-M1.jpg)

russia denies your airspace ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-08-2010, 18:08:55
The A-10's GAU-8 cannot penetrate the top armor anymore of most russian AFV


And the soviets have a large and wide range of SPAAG's and mobile SAM systems the US can only dream off
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-08-2010, 18:08:59
Siben to the rescue! to many of topic pictures in a row now....
(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/2707/albumlarge3816299.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 23-08-2010, 18:08:32
wht about the linebaker or the m136 vulcan? i know theyre not new but in germany were still shooting with mg3 at jet planes
to keep it @t:

(http://images.pctflux.net/201008231157181/thumb_03022010041.jpg) (http://www.verteil.es/index.php?bild=201008231157181)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-08-2010, 19:08:56


What did US troops requested=

-Tanks/apcs to be dropped with the airbone=Still dint got it



We DID have that, the Sheridan, and it was just fine, the men liked having it.  Then the brass got rid of it=/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-08-2010, 19:08:48
Georgian Conflict: explained in a few pics:

1: Georgian Army bombs South ossetian towns:
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/georgia_08_11/georgia15.jpg)

2: Russians react:

(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/georgia_08_11/georgia1.jpg)

3: Georgians gets pwned:

(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/georgia_08_11/georgia29.jpg)

4: Georgian president starts to hallucinate:

(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/georgia_08_11/georgia32.jpg)


The End
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-08-2010, 19:08:05


What did US troops requested=

-Tanks/apcs to be dropped with the airbone=Still dint got it



We DID have that, the Sheridan, and it was just fine, the men liked having it.  Then the brass got rid of it=/
Thats what i ment, but i phrashed it wrong sorry  ;D
Sheridan was great. The US troops loved it. And then the Brass was like=Ye it needs to be replaced, but the replacement issent well developed, so we just gonna cancel the whole thing
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-08-2010, 19:08:32
The A-10's GAU-8 cannot penetrate the top armor anymore of most russian AFV

One bullet may not, but considering the huge amount of big bullets it fires on roughly the same spot, lets say it can kill pretty much anything it encounters. Like WWIIs ISU152s just blowing off a Tiger's turret without penetrating.
Not to mention the big arsenal of very big bombs and missiles it can also carry. :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-08-2010, 19:08:57
The A-10's GAU-8 cannot penetrate the top armor anymore of most russian AFV

One bullet may not, but considering the huge amount of big bullets it fires on roughly the same spot, lets say it can kill pretty much anything it encounters. Like WWIIs ISU152s just blowing off a Tiger's turret without penetrating.
Not to mention the big arsenal of very big bombs and missiles it can also carry. :)
Problem is, the T-90's top armor has been made thick enough to withstand this
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-08-2010, 20:08:11
Not the missiles ;3

And yeah, the Sheridan is one of a litany of great designs that got axed by the brass....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-08-2010, 20:08:50
I want to kill this thread with fire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-08-2010, 20:08:04
I want to kill this thread with fire.

why so serious=?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-08-2010, 20:08:22
Because nobody even bothers to read the rules and actually follow them? Spam pictures, 500 in 1 post, non-conflict, etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 24-08-2010, 01:08:58
A dying man, just for fuchs  :D
(http://www.old-picture.com/american-history-1900-1930s/pictures/Wounded-Soldier-002.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 24-08-2010, 11:08:03
118 pages into the thread and NOW you are "bothering" us with rules ?
does this thread sometimes wander off ?  sure but it gets back on track all the time

(http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Photos/collection22/02211.jpg)

Quote
A Canterbury trooper, 3rd New Zealand Mounted Rifles (Rough Riders), preparing to depart for the Boer War (1899-1902)
[1900]

The 3rd Contingent consisted of two companies, one of them, No. 5, recruited almost entirely from Canterbury. Equipment was largely organized and paid for by a committee of prominent Christchurch citizens and other members of the public. The company was called the Rough Riders as the men were good horsemen and marksmen but not trained soldiers. They left Lyttelton for South Africa on 17 Feb. 1900 after having spent some time at a camp in Addington. On their return to New Zealand in May 1901 they were disbanded.
"What our men look like on the battlefield"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-08-2010, 12:08:56
LOL I tried countless times before but theres just 1 picture in 20 thats actually on-topic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-08-2010, 12:08:11
Hey, i do my best, i think i only did a few of topic just because i found them very funny.

And to be honest i think some people here don't really like me because of the pictures i posted here, not that i care though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-08-2010, 14:08:01
Your not to blame Siben, IMO posting those dead bodies and destroyed vehicles is a good way to get back on topic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-08-2010, 16:08:00
No gore, sorry, but still a military-related picture:

(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/8804/610xr.jpg)

Quote
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force holds an anti-tank weapon during an annual training exercise at Higashifuji training field near Mount Fuji in Gotemba, west of Tokyo August 24, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 24-08-2010, 17:08:33

And yeah, the Sheridan is one of a litany of great designs that got axed by the brass....

Sheridan was poorly designed, the massive recoil was more than the light tank could handle.

The only reason it stayed in service was because it was air-droppable.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-08-2010, 17:08:49

And yeah, the Sheridan is one of a litany of great designs that got axed by the brass....

Sheridan was poorly designed, the massive recoil was more than the light tank could handle.

The only reason it stayed in service was because it was air-droppable.
It was loved by its crews and airborne troops, because they had something should they be airdropped.

And what you said was fixed with the "Two box" Sheridan model.
It could be airdropped, it could swim, it could do anything. Sure it was vurnable to enemy fire, but that is what every light armoured vehicle was.

(http://www.olive-drab.com/images/id_wrecker_m578_vietnam_700.jpg)

M578 tank recovery vehicle recovering a road wheel damaged Sheridan in vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 24-08-2010, 18:08:19
M578 tank recovery vehicle recovering a road wheel damaged Sheridan in vietnam.

Looks more like an engine change.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-08-2010, 19:08:58
M578 tank recovery vehicle recovering a road wheel damaged Sheridan in vietnam.

Looks more like an engine change.


+1 to you
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-08-2010, 20:08:22
Discovering foot trails ;D
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakedy-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-08-2010, 21:08:45
'Somebody just walked by here, to the left, very recently..'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tim270 on 24-08-2010, 23:08:06
yep

When soviets invaded afghanistan the troops sended this feedback=
-We need a heavy vehicle to carry our troops trough urban territory wich can also fight back
Result=(http://www.rusarmy.com/photo/bron0/btr_btr-t/btr_btr-t%20003.jpg)

-We need a dedicated Anti-personel vehicle
Result=The BMPT you posted

What did US troops requested=
-A heavy APC=They dint got it
-A dedicated AP vehicle=They dint got it
-Tanks/apcs to be dropped with the airbone=Still dint got it

While the russians have for their VVD (Airborne troops)=
-A airdroppable APC ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTR-D)
-An airdroppable IFV (BMD-4 is the latest)
-An airdroppable Anti-tank vehicle(2S25 Sprut  =Photo (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/2S25_Sprut-SD,_Moscow_parade_2009.JPG)
-Airdroppable Self-propelled artillery and mortar

What do the US have? NONE of the above

@ Your earlier point of the US having no ground AA vehicles. The US basis of most its power comes from its Airforce, that is why you see less aa vehicles and more aircraft that are meant to fulfil the role.

They also have the avenger Hummer/linebacker.



I would say there is little point in funding big heavy and mostly expensive IFVs/APCs that are much more useful in a conventional role when the US is still in Astan. Mrap's are a much better use of the money as its a better compromise between fire-power that is not ridiculously overkill and decent protection. They dont have it as its not useful to their present mission at all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-08-2010, 23:08:37
Double post?  ;D

The SPAAG's today are multi-purpose. They also shoot down cruise missiles and such. The Tuguska can even shoot down mavericks

But let me tell you. What if your troops are on the frontline...and the enemy has employed long range mobile SAM defenses and AA weaponary..

What is better? To have an airforce but no AA to protect your troops, or to have an slightly less advanced big airforce yet massive SAM and AA defenses protecting your front lines?

Do not say=Iraq
Because fighting 50 year old tanks and 40 year old outdated SAM and AA defences doesnt count
Why do you think their is much controversy amongst troops for not getting what they need in the US army??
Why do you think they complain about those new super advanced multi-billion dollar programs of stealth, Unmanned vehicles and other stuff wich eventually gets cancelled?

(http://www.history.army.mil/brochures/kw-stale/pic6.jpg)
A 155-mm. howitzer of Battery B, 75th Field Artillery Battalion, bombards Communist positions near Kumhwa.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nerdsturm on 25-08-2010, 00:08:50
I'm kind of surprised to not see this posted here- Mi26 recovering a Chinook damaged during a rough landing in Afghanistan.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img576/6823/mi26.jpg) (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/mi26.jpg/)

To all you people arguing about the US having a limited supply of armored vehicles, remember that from a military standpoint the US is an island in the middle of nowhere. For every ground vehicle built they must also build more ships and planes to move them across the ocean, so aircraft are obviously a more alluring choice as they can ship themselves to some extent. Countries like Russia that rely so heavily on ground vehicles also give up their ability to quickly field the brunt of their army at a distant location, something the US needed to be able to do during the Cold War, and an ability they have been reluctant to give up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 26-08-2010, 08:08:26
(http://www.milhist.dk/post45/boellebank/sneleopard.jpg)

Danish leopard 1 in Bosnia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 26-08-2010, 09:08:49
(http://www.vlada.cz/assets/media-centrum/aktualne/p1000936.jpg)
Czech soldiers in Kosovo in peace services.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-08-2010, 13:08:03
(http://www.milhist.dk/post45/boellebank/sneleopard.jpg)

Danish leopard 1 in Bosnia
I miss our Belgian leopards aswel  :(

you could occasionly see them but nowadays they are all in storage, waiting to be sold
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-08-2010, 13:08:09
Here you go THeTA0123, Recruitment, also very important if you want to go to a conflict.

Took the picture Aug 8.
(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/913/p1040292.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 26-08-2010, 16:08:33
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/def4u.jpg)

Belgian Army Minivan. I love the phone number painted on it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 26-08-2010, 19:08:34
at least it´s gratis
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 26-08-2010, 19:08:49
at least it´s gratis


i wish everything was gratis ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-08-2010, 15:08:31
So do i :)

War of Transnistria, 1992
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_Transnistria

Don't want to spilt up this series to much so here it is.

(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104639.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104645.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104646.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104657.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104654.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104652.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104651.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104655.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104656.jpg.jpg)
(http://englishrussia.com/images/transdniestria_defenders/104658.jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 27-08-2010, 19:08:06
Come on, man. You know the rules, one pic a day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 28-08-2010, 15:08:40
0800-DEF4U = Defence for you?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 28-08-2010, 16:08:25
0800-DEF4U = Defence for you?
Want to see the world? Want to have an adventure? Call this toll free line today!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 28-08-2010, 17:08:02
(http://captionsearch.com/pix/thumb/wsz0tgm4st-t.jpg)



(http://basic-weapons-and-tactics.com/288200834634_Vietnam%20War2.jpg)
Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-08-2010, 21:08:02
^^ Conspiracy!1!

Camp Doğan Afghanistan
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KampDogan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-08-2010, 12:08:30
(http://i35.tinypic.com/11l4fo7.jpg)

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An Indian policeman aims his gun towards Kashmiri stone and brick throwing protesters during an anti-India protest on the outskirts of Srinagar August 23, 2010. The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against New Delhi broke out in Kashmir in 1989, have so far killed 62 people and been blamed on Indian security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 29-08-2010, 14:08:45
(http://i35.tinypic.com/11l4fo7.jpg)

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An Indian policeman aims his gun towards Kashmiri stone and brick throwing protesters during an anti-India protest on the outskirts of Srinagar August 23, 2010. The two-month-old protests, the angriest since a separatist revolt against New Delhi broke out in Kashmir in 1989, have so far killed 62 people and been blamed on Indian security forces. The latest violence started with the death of a teenage student hit by a tear gas shell in early June.

Cut-of enfield? maybe modified to shoot rubber/teargas?

almost look like the italian beretta smg without the mag ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 30-08-2010, 22:08:12
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_05_31_10/a19_23321821.jpg)
german soldier placed a mortar in a puddle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 30-08-2010, 23:08:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Prokudin-Gorskii-22.jpg/694px-Prokudin-Gorskii-22.jpg)

Austrian prisoners of war near a barrack, Karelia, 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 31-08-2010, 00:08:04
Brilliant colors for 1915. Looks like it was from a movie (not saying it was though).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 31-08-2010, 10:08:13
Brilliant colors for 1915. Looks like it was from a movie (not saying it was though).
Heh its from that Prokudin gallery :)
First german WWI photos by Hans Hildebrand
(http://www.barking-moonbat.com/images/uploads/Ahildenbrand-trench_1114449i.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-08-2010, 20:08:49
2 pics from the Victory Day Parade (Commando Units)

They are NOT combat, but i'll post them anyway since the rule has already been broken 10000 times
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poopiecake.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poopiecake2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 31-08-2010, 21:08:24
And another kitten has died because of that. Over 10,000 kittens have died already, stop this madness.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 31-08-2010, 23:08:08
Ask and you shall receive:

(http://www.epicycle.org.uk/images/soldier-with-kitten.jpg)

(http://www.famous-guns.com/wp-content/uploads/aaec001506.jpg)

Bonus points for identifying the armies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-08-2010, 23:08:57
I know the top one, its british in northern ireland IIRC
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 01-09-2010, 00:09:05
I know the top one, its british in northern ireland IIRC

False.

Israeli Defense Forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-09-2010, 00:09:11
It is?  Huh, oki
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sniper77shot on 01-09-2010, 00:09:07
Russia is the bottom one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 01-09-2010, 00:09:13
Bottom one is Chinese, right before lunch time.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 01-09-2010, 01:09:39
Top one, IDF or Canadians thought.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-09-2010, 01:09:06
Top one, IDF or Canadians thought.

Me thinks IDF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 01-09-2010, 01:09:55
Georgian Army, bottom one?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-09-2010, 03:09:35
Awww that kitty is so cute!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 01-09-2010, 14:09:04
I'll take a punt on ANA for the second pic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 01-09-2010, 14:09:53
It is?  Huh, oki

Brits never used M16 as a service rifle.

It's definitely IDF uniform, plus IDF allows soldiers to wear non-regulation helmet styles if they prefer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 01-09-2010, 15:09:12
The only shot down F-117!
(http://www.456fis.org/THE%20F-117/F-117%20SHOT%20DOWN%20(12).jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 01-09-2010, 17:09:44
It is?  Huh, oki

Brits never used M16 as a service rifle.

It's definitely IDF uniform, plus IDF allows soldiers to wear non-regulation helmet styles if they prefer.
British SBS do use Diemaco.
But I list it up:
-The net hanging on the side of the net is an Mitznefet.
-Olive uniform with brown boots.
-There are some pictures with IDF using US Woodland camouflage.
-The Acog and "DMR" setup.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-09-2010, 20:09:59
1st one, my first reaction was "oh, an IDF guy petting a kitten in some slum"

2nd one, note the bar lacing on his boots, suggests European origin. However, the haphazard manner he ties the laces suggest the military he belongs to is not all too professional, this rules out Germany. The dark skin tone and customized manner of the rifle could suggest to me somewhere in Southeastern Europe.
Is this right so far, Paasky?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-09-2010, 20:09:04
I swear I saw that photo once listed as a UK soldier in northern ireland =/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 01-09-2010, 20:09:59
1st one, my first reaction was "oh, an IDF guy petting a kitten in some slum"

2nd one, note the bar lacing on his boots, suggests European origin. However, the haphazard manner he ties the laces suggest the military he belongs to is not all too professional, this rules out Germany. The dark skin tone and customized manner of the rifle could suggest to me somewhere in Southeastern Europe.
Is this right so far, Paasky?
I have no idea, I just googled "war kitten" and posted two pictures :P I really couldn't care less but I know you people like to have huge circle-jerks around the subject.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-09-2010, 20:09:29
(http://www2.kamp-vogelsang.be/interactief/uw_fotos_2010/hubertlernout/hubler_04.jpg)

6th lansiers at leopoldsburg on a M47 Patton
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 02-09-2010, 12:09:46
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/771/t7204bg4.jpg)
german tanks in winter
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 02-09-2010, 13:09:47
East German?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-09-2010, 13:09:53
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2697/amx30obusiers.jpg)

AMX30 AuF1 battery. These Self proppeled artilleries once again proved the skill of french artillery, when they silinced many artillery positions of the Bosnian-Serb VRS forces during the siege of sarajevo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-09-2010, 13:09:50
East German?
Yep, icon on turret says so.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 02-09-2010, 13:09:03
NVA was better than the west german puppet army  :P
(http://germanhistorydocs.ghi-dc.org/images/Mai1.jpg)
Parade to 1 May East-Berlin 1963
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-09-2010, 17:09:50
At least they kept the original, awesome looking insignia of the german army :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-09-2010, 00:09:41
The moral was rather low, while the troops spend a lot of time on alert, much more often than western troops. Maybe they were on par in the 50ies and 60ies, but after that Nato was rather superior. Just look at the troops Yugoslavia had: tanks from the seventies, Vierling replica and other outdated stuff. Though Yugoslavia might have had sticked out not being part of the warshaw pact.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-09-2010, 02:09:16
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs374.snc4/45762_460326953012_727713012_6397664_3786957_n.jpg)
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1st Battalion Scots Guards disembarking at Alexandria on 12th August 1882: almost one month to the day after the Royal Navy's bombardment of the city. The speed with which Britain was able to get an army to Egypt led to the other 'Great-Powers' to increase the size of their navys and influenced the writings and views of men such as Alfred Mahan that a strong navy was essential for power-projection.

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1882_Anglo-Egyptian_War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1882_Anglo-Egyptian_War)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-09-2010, 22:09:29
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/Russe/Armes/S-23/2S23_Howitzer_Russia_01.jpg)

Soviet russia's 180mm S-23 gun on a parade along with its artillery tractors

With a regular range of 30km and 43KM with RAP, this gun is capable of matching the M107 175MM SP Field gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 04-09-2010, 00:09:52
*pic*
Soviet russia's 180mm S-23 gun on a parade along with its artillery tractors

With a regular range of 30km and 43KM with RAP, this gun is capable of matching the M107 175MM SP Field gun
my stepdad used to drive one of those tracktors who pull the guns with t54 chassis  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-09-2010, 15:09:53
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Latvian%20Army/4bbb803c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 04-09-2010, 18:09:53
was that, a long time ago, a G36?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-09-2010, 18:09:30
*pic*
Soviet russia's 180mm S-23 gun on a parade along with its artillery tractors

With a regular range of 30km and 43KM with RAP, this gun is capable of matching the M107 175MM SP Field gun
my stepdad used to drive one of those tracktors who pull the guns with t54 chassis  :D
Awesome!Super toll!

MOAR soviet artillery. If anyone has a page of cold war soviet artillery, please send it over!

(http://www.armyrecognition.com/customer/thierry/china/type_59_1_130mm_03.jpg)

Chinese troops with Type 59's on practice. These where copies of the 130mm field gun M1954 (M-46)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-09-2010, 19:09:33
was that, a long time ago, a G36?
This is a Latvian soldier training for his Afghanistan deployment. The rifle is indeed a G36, the "Export" version IIRC with AG36 ugl, iron sight rails, aim point and a different stock. The German army plans to use a similiar version for it´s "Infantryman of the Future" project, too. WHich is rather sad, because I really love the red dot/scope combo with the standard carrying handle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 04-09-2010, 21:09:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Painting_lima85.jpg)

Lima Site 85, Laos, January 12 1968.

Lime Site 85 was a top secret American radar base inside Laos which was attacked and eventually overrun by North Vietnamese troops. In January 1968, four AN-2 Colt biplanes made bombing runs on the base. A CIA Air America Bell 212 helicopter flown by Capt. Ted Moore gave chase, while crew chief Glenn Woods used an AK-47 to shoot down two of the AN-2's. This was the first case in history where a fixed-wing aircraft was shot down by a helicopter.

Painting by Keith Woodcock for the CIA.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-09-2010, 00:09:31
^^^^^YES!!!! And people wonder why they made up Rambo?


The grouse feathers say it all.
(http://xoomer.virgilio.it/bersaglieri/Iraqbalconata.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 05-09-2010, 04:09:11
would a rifle round really be strong enough to shoot down a airplane.. One plane I would believe, could be a lucky shot on the pilot but 2 planes gotta be a skillful shooter! (anyone know the airspeed of both planes?)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 05-09-2010, 04:09:50
would a rifle round really be strong enough to shoot down a airplane.. One plane I would believe, could be a lucky shot on the pilot but 2 planes gotta be a skillful shooter! (anyone know the airspeed of both planes?)

The AN-2 Colt has a maximum airspeed of 260 kilometres per hour (~160MPH)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-09-2010, 05:09:06
would a rifle round really be strong enough to shoot down a airplane.. One plane I would believe, could be a lucky shot on the pilot but 2 planes gotta be a skillful shooter! (anyone know the airspeed of both planes?)


You can shoot down a plane with a rock if you throw it in the intake. Also, rifle caliber machineguns were fitted on many aircraft in WW2. Hell, I believe there is even a recorded incident in Vietnam of a helicopter being taken down by a thrown spear. Nothing about these modified transport aircraft is bullet proof, including the engine, it is no wonder that a skilled marksman would be able to shoot one down.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 05-09-2010, 07:09:11
I believe it. The Colts, were slow moving, fabric covered and highly outdated aircraft. Glenn, was without doubt, a great marksman if he was involved on airborne, clandestine operations for the CIA.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-09-2010, 08:09:00
And remember, the helicopter would make a rather stable platform to catch up to the biplanes and just let him shoot at the biplane from the side, as the painting suggests.  This would be sorta like the original idea behind the Defiant fighter, with it flying alongside the enemy bomber while the turret gunner hosed it :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-09-2010, 11:09:49
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Belgian%20Army/faadce68.jpg)

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Belgian soldier serving with the Kunduz OMLT (operational Mentoring and Liaison Team ) Afghanistan September 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-09-2010, 14:09:49
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/daily%20pics/48337f7c.jpg)

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Paraguayan soldiers stand beside the backpack of Gabriel Zarate, one of the leaders of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), killed September 3, 2010, in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-09-2010, 17:09:03
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3275/telakno0.jpg)
Finnish army 2S5 Giatsint-S also know as the 152 TELAK 91 for the finns
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 05-09-2010, 18:09:14
zomg SU 8 all over again :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 05-09-2010, 18:09:25
Too much WoT, ey?  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 06-09-2010, 13:09:45
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_05_31_10/a34_23573909.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-09-2010, 13:09:16
"Feldjäger Zugriffstrupp" (Military Police Intervention Squad) shows its equipment:

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/German%20Armed%20Forces/a9806dcf.jpg)

Note the non-standard combat vest (most likely a BlackHawk! model), the lack of body armour, the helmets and some of these guys wearing the "Krad Kombi" motorcycle coat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 06-09-2010, 15:09:36
Can't hotlink but a cool picture of Canadian engineers in Afghanistan, May 2002: http://www.life.com/image/ugc1029622/in-gallery/39632
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-09-2010, 20:09:29
Sorry for low quality, with ANA. Since A-stan pics are getting popular.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Poopieh.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sgt.Radman on 06-09-2010, 20:09:32
"Feldjäger Zugriffstrupp" (Military Police Intervention Squad) shows its equipment:

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/German%20Armed%20Forces/a9806dcf.jpg)

Note the non-standard combat vest (most likely a BlackHawk! model), the lack of body armour, the helmets and some of these guys wearing the "Krad Kombi" motorcycle coat.

Those are light-combat vests for raiding squads or anti-terrorist squads. I think they are called Raven. Clothes are simple non-padded with no joints for paddings so that implies again on raiding squads.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-09-2010, 22:09:29
^With "Blackhawk!" I meant the brand. IIRC that´s a company producing combat vests and I´ve already worn one from them but as the pic is too small I can´t say for sure if they wear BH vests or something else. Anyway, it´s still interesting to see non-issued equipment.
Their suits are most likely motorcycle suits as these are in use by German MPs and offer the advantages you described.
Feldjäger Zugrifftrupps are actually for raiding jobs. Their heavy bullet-resistant shield and the heavy battering ram are good tools to raid houses. In the beginning of KFOR they made quite some raids, searching compounds for wanted criminals or weapons. Nowadays they rarely do these kinds of missions because Kosovo is realtively calm and most jobs of these kinds are done by Kosovo police, in Afghanistan on the other hand it´s too risky to do house raids.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-09-2010, 11:09:19
More pictures will be posted about this on later days.
(http://englishrussia.com/images/cossack_camp/105801.jpg.jpg)
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In the Eski-Kermen reserve, right under the Tatar sacred place, Russian Cossacks from Taganrog and Ukrainian Zaporozhye Cossacks set up a camp for preparation of  repelling an attack of Islamites.


To mark this occasion they placed a huge oak cross on the mountain. When Tatars saw it they sent inquiries to the police and the Security Service of Ukraine, expressed their indignation, demanded to remove the cross. The Security Service replied that sacred mark was technically impossible to remove. So it remained on its place - the cross of caliphate ideology. Seen at the entry to the Cossack camp - the warning sign: orthodox private household. Here the houses with straw roofs, pigs pasturing about, however not traditional Ukrainian ones but small Vietnamese - they are tastier and need less care.

A Cossack Sergey Yurchenko lives in Zaporozhye and occupies himself with orthodox defence from Mussulmans. Wearing an amphibious camouflage he has been teaching Cossacks since the Soviet time. Each two-weeks’ shift - 90 people are trained to fight against Islamites.

The main commander’s camp - young Cossacks, the Cossack direct-action detachment, airborne troops. If there’s a Wahhabite lair nearby, there must be an opposition too.

Special services don’t help them, sometimes even interrupt.

They have already defended many objects, such as a monument and a cathedral. They live in the Crimea like in the military smoke.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 07-09-2010, 12:09:30
as siben is already posting some childsoldiers:
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/vietnam_05_07/v05_00185146.jpg)
us and a mature vietnam soldiers  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 07-09-2010, 13:09:00
You would be amazed at how young some people look if they aren't allowed to grow facial hair. I knew a second class petty officer who was 21 years old, he looked not a day over 15.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-09-2010, 13:09:32
You would be amazed at how young some people look if they aren't allowed to grow facial hair. I knew a second class petty officer who was 21 years old, he looked not a day over 15.

I agree, i work in a youth house as a volunteer during weekends and sometimes we ask for ID cards when someone tries to buy alcohol that looks really young. Some people that look like 14 are often 18, and the opposite happens too sometimes. 14 years olds looking 20. Can be confusing sometimes. (drinking age is 16 here)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 07-09-2010, 16:09:55
Great photo essay on combat rations of the various coalition members in Afghanistan:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/04/weekinreview/20100905_gilbertson.html?ref=weekinreview

Click on the pictures to see inside each ration.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-09-2010, 17:09:25
Great photo essay on combat rations of the various coalition members in Afghanistan:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/04/weekinreview/20100905_gilbertson.html?ref=weekinreview

Click on the pictures to see inside each ration.

Really cool link.

Also, all of that food looks really disgusting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 07-09-2010, 18:09:57
Trust me, it is. But it's subsistence which makes anything taste great :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: phillip on 07-09-2010, 18:09:22
Great photo essay on combat rations of the various coalition members in Afghanistan:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/04/weekinreview/20100905_gilbertson.html?ref=weekinreview

Click on the pictures to see inside each ration.

Really cool link.

Also, all of that food looks really disgusting.

+1  I was looking for one that would be the tastiest.  and none really qualify.  Maybe the tortilla in the US one and the cookies in the Canadian one.  skip the rest.

Anyways

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/phillipwilson/military-babe-4.jpg)
I was searching for something on the Faulklands, but got stuck here. :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-09-2010, 19:09:06
Austrians wear caps underneath their helmet? ;)
Also it kinda makes me happy to see that not only the Bundeswehr uses an uncomfortable webbing system! :D

Quote
Trust me, it is. But it's subsistence which makes anything taste great

Yeah, too true. Nothing raises your morale on a rainy and cold day than a good portion of hot Cevapcici and that delicious bitter chocolate they have in each EPa.
Also MREs taste quite good. I tried some of them and they´re pretty good, too. Also they offer a pretty wide variety and especially the small Tabasco bottles are great. And let´s not forget that each MRE has sweets and candies, like chocolate cookies, pounds cakes M&Ms etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 07-09-2010, 19:09:43
And let´s not forget that each MRE has sweets and candies

Dont ever taste the charm candies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-09-2010, 19:09:11
"Unlucky Charms", I know ;)
Haven´t had any of them in my MREs but delicious chocolate-banana-nut cookies, chocolate pound cakes and other delicious sweets. *yummy*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-09-2010, 21:09:39
Austrians wear caps underneath their helmet? ;)
Also it kinda makes me happy to see that not only the Bundeswehr uses an uncomfortable webbing system! :D

We also wear the caps under helmets, well at least other units do. Except they seem to wear them backwards while the ones here wear em forwards

Small convoy, heading up to North Iraq
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/9456880.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-09-2010, 00:09:59
I could post this in WW2 tread but i think it fits here more since that war is still more then 15 years away. These are Stabswache. At the time of the picture only 20 strong. This would later grow to become the SS. The skull can already be seen on the cap.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img197/6393/stabswache.jpg)

Watching a nice documentary about Hitler's guards at the moment, will probably post more screencaps of this.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 08-09-2010, 02:09:52
(http://images.4fuckr.com/9ffd1027a3a2/4/7/9/7/6/4797607c0b.jpg)
plarmy is now also recruiting female children! so it´s your chance to see the world, have some action and be with nice comrades!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 08-09-2010, 03:09:50
I like her kind of killer look lol
And the other kid in the back doesn't look so dangerous with is gun lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Knitschi on 08-09-2010, 08:09:10
Seconds after the picture was taken, the small boy with the glasses accidentally blew the killergirls head of with his rifle grenade launcher.  :o
-> Don't give children loaded rifle grenade launcher
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-09-2010, 12:09:40
Seconds after the picture was taken, the small boy with the glasses accidentally blew the killergirls head of with his rifle grenade launcher.  :o
-> Don't give children loaded rifle grenade launcher
really? ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 08-09-2010, 15:09:13
I was searching for something on the Faulklands, but got stuck here. :)

I can see why, that's a womans arse!  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-09-2010, 00:09:26
(http://englishrussia.com/images/cossack_camp/105814.jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 09-09-2010, 00:09:01
Woah woah woah. What military is that, branch, and what are the requirements to join?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 09-09-2010, 12:09:21
storming over an open field with ppsh as fire support. instead of true mg´s. must be some kind of east european...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-09-2010, 13:09:48
I don't really know much about these guys. I guess you could see them as a Christian Cossack militia fighting a Muslim militia trying to take over there territory and forcefully make them Muslims. They are unofficially trained by the Russian army. And they seem very young.
(http://englishrussia.com/images/cossack_camp/105806.jpg.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-09-2010, 20:09:49
Pft, one of those hardassed Officers we've all come to hate so much :O
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/ccces0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-09-2010, 21:09:06
That is an awesome picture Tolga, it really is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 09-09-2010, 21:09:47
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOD  !!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyophYBP_w4&feature=related

This kid shoud play war with other kids, I'm shure he will own all the kids :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 09-09-2010, 22:09:38
Pft, one of those hardassed Officers we've all come to hate so much :O
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/ccces0.jpg)

We have one goal and one goal only... killing natzeehs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 09-09-2010, 23:09:36
;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 10-09-2010, 02:09:50
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs106.snc4/35654_1508841966934_1410872982_2033426_228905_n.jpg)

 :o
This one too and thats it for me

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs447.snc3/25643_1274937071511_1172477475_30677436_3887332_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rataxes on 10-09-2010, 22:09:02
Great photo essay on combat rations of the various coalition members in Afghanistan:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/04/weekinreview/20100905_gilbertson.html?ref=weekinreview

Click on the pictures to see inside each ration.

The Swedish Cod stew is really tasty, shame that the army now use cheaper and less tasty field rations.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 12-09-2010, 08:09:52
Canadian soldiers survey a smashed German bunker, WWI
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/07_01/BunkerDM_800x619.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-09-2010, 15:09:05
Great photo essay on combat rations of the various coalition members in Afghanistan:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/04/weekinreview/20100905_gilbertson.html?ref=weekinreview

Click on the pictures to see inside each ration.
We belgians use the french one's. Its not bad

i actually like Military combat rations  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 12-09-2010, 15:09:14
Great photo essay on combat rations of the various coalition members in Afghanistan:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/04/weekinreview/20100905_gilbertson.html?ref=weekinreview

Click on the pictures to see inside each ration.
We belgians use the french one's. Its not bad

i actually like Military combat rations  ;D ;D


Some genuine Finnish army food, although they are not rations but made in soup cannons :)
(http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/files/ruoka4.jpg)

http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/files/ruoka1.jpg
http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/files/ruoka2.jpg
http://koti.mbnet.fi/peksoft/files/ruoka3.jpg

Note that I was a driver, and hence better than the ground-pounder, so I didn't use either of these:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Pakkipuussa.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Luha.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-09-2010, 15:09:37
hehe they actually look good

Especialy the second picture, with the 2 potatoes
nomnomnom
In the belgium army, they have something called "beton koeken" , litterly translated as "concrete cookies"
These are actually good, while a bit hard to chew on
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 12-09-2010, 18:09:57
(http://up.picr.de/61808.jpg)
german combat food. actually pretty good, especially chiwapchichi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-09-2010, 19:09:10
Quote
In the belgium army, they have something called "beton koeken" , litterly translated as "concrete cookies"
These are actually good, while a bit hard to chew on
In Bangoos pic you can see the German equivalent, called "Panzerkekse" among the German soldiers. They're really good and have quite some calories. I really love eating them, but its rumoured that after eating them you can't take a dump for the next 4-5 days (though I didnt notice any of that effect when ^^).
 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-09-2010, 19:09:07
Quote
In the belgium army, they have something called "beton koeken" , litterly translated as "concrete cookies"
These are actually good, while a bit hard to chew on
In Bangoos pic you can see the German equivalent, called "Panzerkekse" among the German soldiers. They're really good and have quite some calories. I really love eating them, but its rumoured that after eating them you can't take a dump for the next 4-5 days (though I didnt notice any of that effect when ^^).
 
Depends on how much you drink ;)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-09-2010, 22:09:10
^ Do MRE's come with ciggarettes over there? We get a pack of these ciggarettes made by the Army, they arent brand name but they're called 'Rockets' in service, once you take one puff of that damn thing, you lose your self identity for 2-3 days...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poopcake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-09-2010, 22:09:07
I wouldn't know anything about field rations. For me, there was 4 meals a day on a plate sitting at a table in an air conditioned mess hall with cable on 47" HD flat screens. 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
(http://militarytimes.com/blogs/scoopdeck/files/2010/02/tortuga-galley.jpg)
Ribs were on Thursdays on my ship. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-09-2010, 01:09:28
Damn Navy ^^
Tolga, I had some MREs but they didnt come with cigarettes, like most other rations. Although that idea isn't Bad, especially for the non-Smoking soldiers (I'll Trade One cigarette for your chocolate!) ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 13-09-2010, 02:09:11
You know they (as in politicians) had a great idea of making the finnish army into a smoking-free zone.



........................



I mean, I hate cigarette smoke, the smell etc. But srsly...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 13-09-2010, 12:09:47
when i was in basic training we had quite a lot of smokers, but since you were only allowed to smoked on breaks and you didnt get that many of them  quite a few of the smokers simply decided to stop smoking.

others smoked even more in the short breaks.
i dont smoke, while the others were smoking on breaks i ate chocolate :D


as for the german Rations, i actually found them quite tasty, others didnt liked  them, but the "Panzerkekse" (cookies) + the chocolate made a nice combination.

and now for pictures
(http://warisboring.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/civil-war-002.jpg)
war can be boring...
union soldiers in the civil war chilling around.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-09-2010, 17:09:35
(http://fs19.se/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/v31-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 13-09-2010, 17:09:27
but its rumoured that after eating them you can't take a dump for the next 4-5 days (though I didnt notice any of that effect when ^^).
 
i also didnt notice any effect. i was going on some nice dixi toilet with an recruit and as i got rid of my uniform he couldnt see that i am not a recruit and asked me since when they give lighter uzis to the recruits instead of those annoying g36 ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-09-2010, 19:09:07
when i was in basic training we had quite a lot of smokers, but since you were only allowed to smoked on breaks and you didnt get that many of them  quite a few of the smokers simply decided to stop smoking

See we had the opposite, non smokers started smoking and the ones already smoking just smoked more :O New guys arent allowed to leave patrol station (the ones near the border) for the first few months but they can ask NCO's or Specialists to buy them ciggarettes.

i also didnt notice any effect. i was going on some nice dixi toilet with an recruit and as i got rid of my uniform he couldnt see that i am not a recruit and asked me since when they give lighter uzis to the recruits instead of those annoying g36 ^^

Uzi's? Why? :O

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poopcake4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 13-09-2010, 19:09:39
Uzi's? Why? :O


its the best choice at all. its light. its comfortable to carry around and it just looks stylisher than the everyday g36^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-09-2010, 19:09:25
Yeah but they arent the same class.. I think the Uzi is butt ugly but eh I guess thats just my taste.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-09-2010, 20:09:19
Before the introduction of the Heckler-Koch MP7 German Vehicle crews used the Uzi aka MP2 for Self-defense since the G3 and later the G36 are too cumbersome. And since Bangoo used to be in the Panzer branch AFAIK its not weird that he used a MP2.^^ 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-09-2010, 02:09:07
They say that in the navy, the chow is mighty fine...
(http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/7852/omnomnom.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 14-09-2010, 11:09:42
Before the introduction of the Heckler-Koch MP7 German Vehicle crews used the Uzi aka MP2 for Self-defense since the G3 and later the G36 are too cumbersome. And since Bangoo used to be in the Panzer branch AFAIK its not weird that he used a MP2.^^ 
i also held a mp7 in my hand :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-09-2010, 16:09:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/PikiWiki_Israel_8183_Israel_Defense_Forces.jpg)Isreali M51 tankcrew poses for a picture during the Yom kippur war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-09-2010, 01:09:21
^^ Why cant everybody be total win like Israel :D


"Screw your peacekeeping"
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Shitnezz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 16-09-2010, 08:09:39
^^ Why cant everybody be total win like Israel :D


"Screw your peacekeeping"
israel is bullshit...

the only win army is russia:
(http://a.imageshack.us/img829/8356/img4407iv.jpg)

who else is so badass that they drop into battle in a tank ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 16-09-2010, 11:09:24
^^ Why cant everybody be total win like Israel :D


"Screw your peacekeeping"
israel is bullshit...

the only win army is russia:
http://a.imageshack.us/img829/8356/img4407iv.jpg

who else is so badass that they drop into battle in a tank ;D

The A-Team.   ;D

So badass, they start fighting before they've even landed! lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-09-2010, 13:09:45
Get in a server,Get in a tank and if you are admin type #fly -enter name here- and press enter.Then you can live the movie!


(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/ENOPLES%20DYNAMEIS/RM70_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 16-09-2010, 13:09:58
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3936/t80ukriprmx2.jpg)
Cypriot T-80U
Why Cyprus use russian stuff  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 16-09-2010, 13:09:12
maybe because its cheap ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-09-2010, 13:09:33
Why not? If it was in my hand Hellas would also use Russian stuff...They are cheap,reliable and way cooler than American stuff (with the exception of the F16 which is cool).T80 is lovely tank too...But I think its probably political reasons for Cyprus.USA Would help its Allies the Turkish with US equipment.Since Cyprus is not a NATO member they can only buy Russian/EU equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-09-2010, 15:09:45
the only win army is russia:
(http://a.imageshack.us/img829/8356/img4407iv.jpg)

who else is so badass that they drop into battle in a tank ;D

Israel is bullshit? lul I didnt see the Russians beat the living sh!t out of the Arab world ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 16-09-2010, 16:09:31
Israel pwns everyone! ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 16-09-2010, 18:09:15
Four F-16s just made 6 low level passes over my college campus.

Sorry I didn't think quick enough to take pics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-09-2010, 18:09:12

Kabuuuum!

(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/4751/610xvq.jpg)

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4527/610xzs.jpg)

Quote
A US army soldier with the 101st Airborne Division Alpha Battery 1-320th fires an AT-4 as Combat Outpost Nolen on the outskirts of the village of Jellawar in the Arghandab Valley came under Taliban attack on September 11, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 16-09-2010, 18:09:15
Lol, I guess he learned about the enormous backblast the hard way.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-09-2010, 18:09:53
 :'( Poor M4  :'(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-09-2010, 19:09:20
Atleast he (kinda) checked his backblast zone, unlike these guys (slightly graphic if you have a soft mind) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDZaPxVsmd4) ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 16-09-2010, 19:09:57
At least it seems to be an effective way to clear your foxhole of shell casings. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-09-2010, 20:09:21
Why not? If it was in my hand Hellas would also use Russian stuff...They are cheap,reliable and way cooler than American stuff (with the exception of the F16 which is cool).T80 is lovely tank too...But I think its probably political reasons for Cyprus.USA Would help its Allies the Turkish with US equipment.Since Cyprus is not a NATO member they can only buy Russian/EU equipment.

Doesnt make sense especially when most Turkish weapons come from Germany (an EU country)... Cyprus buys from Russia because Russia sells quality equipment for a cheap price (South Cyprus aint rich) and they sell to anyone that pays.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Shizzlepoop.jpg)
Picture from the Referendum vote day, lots of riots :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-09-2010, 20:09:38
Riot-Controll with live ammo?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 16-09-2010, 20:09:23
Riot-Controll with live ammo?  :P
More fun that way.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-09-2010, 20:09:44
Riot-Controll with live ammo?  :P

I was never riot control, leave that to the uniform cops :O. Nah PKK threats were still very possible matter of fact there was an IED explosion followed by a firefight that day only about an hour away from me, though there was one specific incident where our vehicle was attacked by rock throwers, after a while the driver of the vehicle stepped out and took out his sidearm, in which a whole crowd attacked him making everyone else get out of the vehicle and push the crowd back.

The afterwards of the incident can be viewed here: http://webtv.hurriyet.com.tr/1/9589/0/1/mersin-ve-guneydogu-da-olayli-referandum.aspx after 1:36
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-09-2010, 21:09:11
Doesnt make sense especially when most Turkish weapons come from Germany (an EU country)... Cyprus buys from Russia because Russia sells quality equipment for a cheap price (South Cyprus aint rich) and they sell to anyone that pays.


Doesn't make sense, as southern Cyprus is much better developed than the north, more wealthy and part of the EU. I believe in Bouras' explanation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-09-2010, 21:09:06
Doesnt make sense especially when most Turkish weapons come from Germany (an EU country)... Cyprus buys from Russia because Russia sells quality equipment for a cheap price (South Cyprus aint rich) and they sell to anyone that pays.


Doesn't make sense, as southern Cyprus is much better developed than the north, more wealthy and part of the EU. I believe in Bouras' explanation.

Who said it was more developed? Ever been to Cyprus? Ive been to both sides and havent seen a difference. North gets billions pumped into it by Turkey and South gets billions from EU... Anyway you can believe what you want I dont want a big argument over this :O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 17-09-2010, 11:09:32
(http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2169/picdump100917085.jpg)

no idea where or what but just had to post it
i guess Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 17-09-2010, 12:09:34
Hehe, he don't no I pissed in the glasses ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 17-09-2010, 12:09:20
Guy in background is all like 'why am I not getting any tea?'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-09-2010, 12:09:28
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/ENOPLES%20DYNAMEIS/Mirage.jpg)

HAF Mirage 2000
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-09-2010, 00:09:36
(http://fs19.se/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-09-2010, 02:09:14
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/ISAFRegionalCommandNorth_MC2Stevenson-ANorwegiansoldierkeepswatchfromhismountaintopperchinsupportofoperationOpenRoadIIPhotobyMC2Stevenson.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-09-2010, 10:09:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Otto_Albert_Koch_Varusschlacht_1909.jpg)

Quote
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (described as clades Variana, the Varian disaster by Roman historians) (German: Schlacht im Teutoburger Wald, Hermannsschlacht or Varusschlacht) took place in 9 CE, when an alliance of Germanic tribes led by Arminius (German: Armin) (also known as "Hermann"), the son of Segimerus (German: Segimer or Sigimer) of the Cherusci, ambushed and destroyed three Roman legions, along with their auxiliaries, led by Publius Quinctilius Varus.

Despite numerous successful campaigns and raids by the Roman army over the Rhine in the years after the battle, the Romans were to make no more concerted attempts to conquer and permanently hold Germania beyond the river.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-09-2010, 11:09:14
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/ISAFRegionalCommandNorth_MC2Stevenson-ANorwegiansoldierkeepswatchfromhismountaintopperchinsupportofoperationOpenRoadIIPhotobyMC2Stevenson.jpg)
Someone seems to appreciate German weapons?  ::)

Anyway:
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/German%20Armed%20Forces/dc20f7dc.jpg)

Quote
German Bundeswehr army soldiers with the 3rd platoon of the Quick reaction Force 5 (QRF) fire a mortar from a combat outpost in Chahar Dara district in the outskirts of Kunduz, May 8, 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 19-09-2010, 11:09:37
(http://yle.fi/ecepic/archive/00154/20_10_afganistan_su_154468b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-09-2010, 11:09:59
Someone seems to appreciate German weapons?  ::)
Yep, Norwegians seem to like your stuff
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-09-2010, 11:09:04
Jaja, quality firearms.
Btw, sorry for posting this video, but if someone wants to see the "flying M4 rifle" posted some days ago in moving pictures, here´s the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHp9KBqMfFY&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHp9KBqMfFY&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 19-09-2010, 14:09:45
Some WW1
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5603/douaumontgroot9ca.jpg)
Fort Douaumont in 1915 before Battle of Verdun

(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8705/fotodouaumont020ir.jpg)
Fort Douaumont in November 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-09-2010, 15:09:38
Nice, been there last month ;D! Douaumont is an amazing place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-09-2010, 15:09:08
Second pic could easily be from mars....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-09-2010, 00:09:31
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/De_Neuville_-_The_Huns_at_the_Battle_of_Chalons.jpg/397px-De_Neuville_-_The_Huns_at_the_Battle_of_Chalons.jpg)

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The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains (or Fields), also called the Battle of Châlons (also spelled Chalons or Chalon), took place in 451 between a coalition led by the Roman general Flavius Aetius and the Visigothic king Theodoric I on one side and the Huns and their allies commanded by Attila on the other. It was one of the last major military operations of the Western Roman Empire and marks the apex of the career of Flavius Aetius.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-09-2010, 02:09:58
(http://003802a.netsolhost.com/images/Raise_Follow_Me.jpg)
"Irish Brigade! Raise the colors and follow me!"
-Brigadier General Thomas Francis Meagher


The attack on the Bloody Lane at Antietam was going horribly. The Irish Brigade was moved forward to attack the flank of the road. The Confederates were caught off guard by the Irishmen emerging from the cornfield. Once a fence had been cleared by 80 volunteers (half of whom were killed), the brigade advanced to the chant of "Faugh-a-Ballagh!" (clear the way). Taking heavy casualties to the point of making General McClellan say "The day is lost...The Irish fly!", they shocked everyone, especially the Confederates, by holding their line and charging.

Now comes the fun part...
"When he formed his brigade, Meagher had armed the New York  regiments with .69 caliber smoothbore muskets. Most military men thought that the large caliber "Pumpkin Slinger" was obsolete. Not accurate at ranges above one hundred yards, the musket was designed for close-in fighting. It used a special "buck and ball" round consisting of a .64 caliber round lead ball and three .30 caliber buckshot. Every round fired a powerful shotgun-like blast of lead into the Confederates. The ranges at the sunken road were between thirty and fifty yards. At that distance the large caliber musket was a devastating weapon."


Clear the way, indeed. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-09-2010, 04:09:44
stupid fucking Irish.  though I do have a Mort Kunstler calendar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-09-2010, 16:09:29
(http://i51.tinypic.com/5l9gft.jpg)

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A French soldier from the 126 Infantry Regiment (RI) 'The Bisons' sorts ammunition at the Rocco Combat Outpost in Surobi district on September 20, 2010. More than 3,500 French troops are stationed in the country.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-09-2010, 18:09:45
PKM by the Iraqi border station.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakePKM.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: A-tree on 21-09-2010, 03:09:01
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/A-tree/Harold.jpg)
King Harold getting an arrow in the eye, Battle of Hastings 1066.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 21-09-2010, 07:09:10
(http://i51.tinypic.com/5l9gft.jpg)

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A French soldier from the 126 Infantry Regiment (RI) 'The Bisons' sorts ammunition at the Rocco Combat Outpost in Surobi district on September 20, 2010. More than 3,500 French troops are stationed in the country.

Are those empty cases and he's filling them with mini white flags?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-09-2010, 22:09:36
(http://i51.tinypic.com/5l9gft.jpg)

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A French soldier from the 126 Infantry Regiment (RI) 'The Bisons' sorts ammunition at the Rocco Combat Outpost in Surobi district on September 20, 2010. More than 3,500 French troops are stationed in the country.

Are those empty cases and he's filling them with mini white flags?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QM1eTAwOYc#t=33s

(http://www.clash-of-steel.org/gallery/pages/full/1GW_FFL_AMX_30.jpg)

Laundry day for the French foreign Legions with their AMX-30 in Kuwait, during the Gulf war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-09-2010, 22:09:03
French Foreign Legion, almost as badass as the IDF.

My "uncle's" facebook main picture, he's working in the Police Anti-Terror Department
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakeonur.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-09-2010, 01:09:25
UFO! herp derp
/troll

Coo, picture though
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-09-2010, 01:09:04
French Foreign Legion, almost as badass as the IDF.




Not to discount what the IDF is, but let us remember: most militaries celebrate heroic victories where the enemy was completely wiped out or fled in disarray.

The French Foreign Legion celebrates the dates when they died to the last man, even if nothing was gained by the sacrifice.

FFL at Dien Bien Phu.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2201837968_53d39bc5b4.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 22-09-2010, 07:09:18
Are we only going French now?

The Italiens are also cowards, what about them...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-09-2010, 08:09:33
I wouldn't call both cowards, go 1 on 1 with a FFL and Bersaglieri soldier, good luck.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-09-2010, 08:09:41
Italian troops were some of the bravest troops in the war, especially considering what they went through....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 22-09-2010, 10:09:16
Don't mix bravery and military leader's incompetence  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 22-09-2010, 11:09:32
Sorry, we just learn in school, that almost every battle in Africa with the Italiens, they lost
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-09-2010, 12:09:25
Sorry, we just learn in school, that almost every battle in Africa with the Italiens, they lost

Don't mix bravery and military leader's incompetence  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-09-2010, 13:09:00
Sorry, we just learn in school, that almost every battle in Africa with the Italiens, they lost

Italians had incompetent generalship, poor equipment and most of them were not inclined to die for Mussolini's New Roman Empire.

There are cases where Italian units fought well, and the Italians did manage some crazy things (like infiltrating Alexandria harbor, or bombing Bahrain). But overall, you couldn't call the Italian contribution to WW2 a success, especially not when the only successful campaign under overall Italian command was the invasion of British Somaliland in 1940.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-09-2010, 19:09:58
Not to discount what the IDF is, but let us remember: most militaries celebrate heroic victories where the enemy was completely wiped out or fled in disarray.

The French Foreign Legion celebrates the dates when they died to the last man, even if nothing was gained by the sacrifice.

FFL at Dien Bien Phu.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2201837968_53d39bc5b4.jpg?v=0)

To me, it doesnt matter what who celebrates, as long as they actually celebrate something.

How real pro's hunt, leave the ghillie suits for Mark Wahlberg (not an actual firing position, dont remind me in a whole post pl0x).
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakecake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-09-2010, 19:09:49
Jeez, thats not how you fire it!  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-09-2010, 19:09:44
And something completely different: A photo (Thank God)

(http://media.farsnews.com/Media/8707/ImageReports/8707050998/15_8707050998_L600.jpg)

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1982, Frontlines during operation to liberate Iranian Port City of Khoramshahr
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 22-09-2010, 20:09:29
(http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/groups/1/3/2074/thumb_620x2000/IS-7.jpg)
looks way better without aa-gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Stefan on 23-09-2010, 02:09:06
http://videos.tf1.fr/harry-roselmack-en-immersion/harry-roselmack-sur-le-theatre-afghan-6068137.html

not really a picture but cause we talk about foreign legion, documentary about french troops in Afghanistan, most seems to be foreign legion cause of the accents ( first few guys i was like "damn is that southern french accent cause its not familiar to me at all" :p )

Oh dont forget to click on "HD"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 23-09-2010, 07:09:32
Pionniers de la Légion étrangère on parade.
(http://image-photos.linternaute.com/image_photo/550/fete-du-14-juillet-defiles-paris-france-1345129536-1080808.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 23-09-2010, 15:09:15
(http://online.wsj.com/media/092210pod01_J.jpg)
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French soldiers fired a mortar from Rocco Combat Outpost as part of an operation in Surobi, Afghanistan, Tuesday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-09-2010, 21:09:03
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oC8TwXe4PF0/TIBnVR2K-OI/AAAAAAAABJg/wnjC3Oun30E/s1600/Kondensator.jpg)
AHUM

Sayuz nerushimy respublik svabodnykh!!
Splotila naveki velikaya Rus'!
Da zdravstvuyet sozdanny voley narodav
Yediny, moguchy Sovetsky Soyuz!


PRIPEV:
Slav'sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnaye,
Druzhby narodav nadyozhny aplot!
Partiya Lenina — sila narodnaya
Nas k torzhestvu kommunizma vedyot!!!!!


AKA=2B3 "Kondensator"
a 480mm howitzer designed to fire nuclear shells, but also conventional shells. 8 where built.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 23-09-2010, 22:09:54
HOLY MOTHAFUCKING GODZOR!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 23-09-2010, 23:09:54
LOL @ Kondensator ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-09-2010, 00:09:31
Tier 10 russian arty? If you shoot everyting in a 4x4 grid radius dies :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 24-09-2010, 02:09:51
when u shoot while driving u make 100xp for a weelie XD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 24-09-2010, 10:09:40
Tier 10 russian arty? If you shoot everyting in a 4x4 grid radius dies :p
remember you do not have loaded at round start, so you will be able to fire your first shot after 10 minutes in the round ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 25-09-2010, 06:09:10
The best place I could think of for this.


(http://ids2210sectionbgroup1.springnote.com/pages/3054844/attachments/1379606)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 27-09-2010, 12:09:19
(http://www.fabulousfulcrums.de/NEWS/2910%20036a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-09-2010, 06:09:34
^Stupid copy-cat.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2akn2hh.jpg)

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Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland depart for Afghanistan from their Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, Scotland on Monday, Sept. 27.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 28-09-2010, 06:09:07
LOL I was wondering why there was water on the windows.
I need to get out of this desert...  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-09-2010, 10:09:35
(http://www.shohada.org/album/al/pic/AL000300.jpg)
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Remains of Iraqi Gazelle helicopter, Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-09-2010, 12:09:42
(http://images6.fotki.com/v91/photos/1/133612/1289526/t93-vi.jpg)

T-93 8" GMC. These few Self propelled artilleries where sended to korea where they proved to be devestating.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-09-2010, 14:09:24
Afghanistan.
(http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Templates/GenerateThumbnail.aspx?imageURL=/NR/rdonlyres/ABD15EF8-3663-4E58-A414-A4F45B6DA98B/0/Picture_859.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 28-09-2010, 15:09:57
cute! a puppy!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 28-09-2010, 15:09:54


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Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland depart for Afghanistan from their Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, Scotland on Monday, Sept. 27.
From second Btn (2 SCOTS) no less. A mate of mine @ Uni was in them for 6 years. A barrel of laughs  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-09-2010, 19:09:21
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3747/5036111610877df2816db.jpg)

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NATO and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan visit Provisional Reconstruction Teams in the Afghan provinces of Konduz, Balkh, Faryhab, and Wardak. Through PRTs, ISAF supports reconstruction and development in Afghanistan, securing areas in which reconstruction work is conducted by other national and international actors. Currently, there are 26 PRTs operating through Afghanistan. (Photo by U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Joshua Treadwell) (Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 30-09-2010, 00:09:49
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_09_29_10/a03_85751082.jpg)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft while both planes fly over Afghanistan on Sept. 8, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 01-10-2010, 08:10:34
Pretty cool pic!  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-10-2010, 16:10:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Australian_machine_gunners_Maryang_San_Oct_1951_%28AWM_HOBJ2432%29.jpg)

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Australian Vickers machine gunners firing in support of the assault by C Company 3RAR on Hill 317.

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The First Battle of Maryang San, primarily pitting Australian and British forces against communist China, began. 3 October - 8 October 1951, Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-10-2010, 18:10:19
Knew i saw a photo before of that battle

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/British_Centurion_tank_Korea_May_1953_(AWM_HOBJ4255).jpg)

British Centurion tank during the first battle Maryang san
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 03-10-2010, 19:10:06
(http://www.aviaworld.com/photo/Hellenic%20Air%20Force/slides/Dassault%20Mirage%20F1%20-%20Mirage%20F1CG.jpg)


HAF Mirage F1 "Santorini"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-10-2010, 22:10:40
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5593/image137514galleryv9rrl.jpg)

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Snipers of the German police stand guard with guns during the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the German reunification on October 3, 2010 in front of the town hall of the northern German city of Bremen. Several hundred thousand people were expected in the northern city of Bremen for a series of street parties and official events led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, herself brought up in East Germany.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 03-10-2010, 22:10:50
(http://www.foreignpolicy.com/files/fp_uploaded_images/100217_72189780.jpg)
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Philippine Army soldiers man a watchtower in Luzon on October 17, 2006.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 04-10-2010, 04:10:46
^^^What a collection of old weapons there!  Nice!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 04-10-2010, 04:10:23
Very nice!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-10-2010, 13:10:44
(http://i45.tinypic.com/4kzehe.jpg)

A CATI 90 tank destroyer of the Belgian army. We Belgians grabbed a bunch of Uni carriers, fitted 90mm guns on them and voila.

Probaly the smallest tank destroyer in the world
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-10-2010, 16:10:38
PFT, ive seen scopes/sights bigger than that :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poopcake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 04-10-2010, 19:10:40
(http://www.foreignpolicy.com/files/fp_uploaded_images/100305_hurtlocker6.jpg)
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Demolition charges being set on a cache of rockets and mortars in Zabul Province, Afghanistan in 2004.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 04-10-2010, 20:10:23
(http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200811/r311994_1374410.jpg)
Members of the 5th Australian Machine Gun Battalion take a break at Villers-Bretonneux in April 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 04-10-2010, 21:10:47
(http://www.milhist.dk/fotografiet/leopard/100-0099_IMG.jpg)

Danish tanking :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-10-2010, 23:10:46
Submarine tanks!!


(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrv9suk5mTRnx6noy0ZJ9obCj82hErz9_xls9eYzGknEHUtZA&t=1&usg=__zHeQ7UdtyBGSgxFBjYY0MJIFCCg=)
M108 Howitzer of the Belgian army. Our once expanded Artillery units consisting of M108, M108, M107 and M110 SP artilleries, and many towed artillies are reduced today to 4 105mm howitzers and a bunch of mortars

Thank you Mr Decrem and Flahaut for ruining our armoured corps
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 05-10-2010, 19:10:51
Submarine tanks!!


(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrv9suk5mTRnx6noy0ZJ9obCj82hErz9_xls9eYzGknEHUtZA&t=1&usg=__zHeQ7UdtyBGSgxFBjYY0MJIFCCg=)
M108 Howitzer of the Belgian army. Our once expanded Artillery units consisting of M108, M108, M107 and M110 SP artilleries, and many towed artillies are reduced today to 4 105mm howitzers and a bunch of mortars

Thank you Mr Decrem and Flahaut for ruining our armoured corps

you could probably capture whole belgia with just 1 tank or apc because they wouldn`t have anything to take it out with  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 05-10-2010, 19:10:23
Our once expanded Artillery units consisting of M108, M108, M107 and M110 SP artilleries, and many towed artillies are reduced today to 4 105mm howitzers and a bunch of mortars

Thank you Mr Decrem and Flahaut for ruining our armoured corps

Well, any nation big enough to invade Belgium without attacking the surrounding countries first will be impossible to defeat by whatever Belgian army, and should the entire NATO be attacked we're f0cked anyway. Just like with the Netherlands, all we really nééd here are a few supporting units for peacekeeping missions like the Apaches in Afghanistan. No way we're going to be able to stop an invading force so I don't see the need in a (for us) [relatively] expensive big military.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 05-10-2010, 19:10:29
You just need a fast Vehicle to deliver the surrender letter fast enough so none gets hurt ;)


(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4904/sarandaporon3iz.jpg)
The Battle of Sarandaporon took place on October 9-10, 1912 . It was the first battle between the Greek & Ottoman army, in the First Balkan War. The Greek Army of Thessaly with General Panagiotis Danglis as Field Marshal crossed the Greek-Ottoman border on October 5.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-10-2010, 20:10:26
(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5943/505342280487e80c2bb4b.jpg)

German and US Army soldiers provide security, during yesterdays visit of General Petraeus, NATO commander in Afghanistan. Note the "Marder" APC in the background. The over 30-year old AFV is now being used again by the Bundeswehr as heavy fire support vehicle, since its 20mm autocannon and MILAN ATGM can deliver accurate and deadly fire support over longer distances.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 02:10:39
Submarine tanks!!


(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrv9suk5mTRnx6noy0ZJ9obCj82hErz9_xls9eYzGknEHUtZA&t=1&usg=__zHeQ7UdtyBGSgxFBjYY0MJIFCCg=)
M108 Howitzer of the Belgian army. Our once expanded Artillery units consisting of M108, M108, M107 and M110 SP artilleries, and many towed artillies are reduced today to 4 105mm howitzers and a bunch of mortars

Thank you Mr Decrem and Flahaut for ruining our armoured corps

you could probably capture whole belgia with just 1 tank or apc because they wouldn`t have anything to take it out with  ::)
Yes and thats why we holded the germans off for so long during WW1 and WW2 on our own. Even the germans themself where very impressed on how with so little resources, we can stall things for so long.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: NTH on 06-10-2010, 12:10:16


you could probably capture whole belgia with just 1 tank or apc because they wouldn`t have anything to take it out with  ::)
Yes and thats why we holded the germans off for so long during WW1 and WW2 on our own. Even the germans themself where very impressed on how with so little resources, we can stall things for so long.


[/quote]

I am still impressed how you can stall the forming of your goverment  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 12:10:40


you could probably capture whole belgia with just 1 tank or apc because they wouldn`t have anything to take it out with  ::)
Yes and thats why we holded the germans off for so long during WW1 and WW2 on our own. Even the germans themself where very impressed on how with so little resources, we can stall things for so long.



I am still impressed how you can stall the forming of your goverment  ;)
[/quote]And with so little resources!We are le awesome in stalling!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 06-10-2010, 12:10:18
you just give all the invaders free chocolate + waffles so they all just eat instead of invade :D

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 12:10:03
you just give all the invaders free chocolate + waffles so they all just eat instead of invade :D


actually waffles arent a popular food here. Our beloved foods are chocolates, pralines, beer, frieten, vlaai, Steak (biefstuk <3), koffiekoeken(Pastry ate alot with coffee)

but waffles? rarely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 06-10-2010, 14:10:39
Yes and thats why we holded the germans off for so long during WW1 and WW2 on our own. Even the germans themself where very impressed on how with so little resources, we can stall things for so long.

Like Eben-Emael?


/troll
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 14:10:40
Yes and thats why we holded the germans off for so long during WW1 and WW2 on our own. Even the germans themself where very impressed on how with so little resources, we can stall things for so long.

Like Eben-Emael?


/troll
Beyond that  ;) Eben emaul was a german designed fortress, no wonder it fell

/backtroll
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 06-10-2010, 14:10:42
Only the Belgians would build a fortress designed by the Germans to defend against the Germans.

/snidetroll
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 14:10:18
The germans still lost the war and we took some of their land

/end of discussion  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-10-2010, 14:10:41
*Opens up a history book, reads about the myth that the Germans designed and build the fortress, finds out it is exactly that, a myth, finds evidence that the fake turrets also got blown, so Germans thought they where real so they did not have blueprints of the place.*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 06-10-2010, 14:10:45
Well, any nation big enough to invade Belgium without attacking the surrounding countries first will be impossible to defeat by whatever Belgian army, and should the entire NATO be attacked we're f0cked anyway. Just like with the Netherlands, all we really nééd here are a few supporting units for peacekeeping missions like the Apaches in Afghanistan. No way we're going to be able to stop an invading force so I don't see the need in a (for us) [relatively] expensive big military.

So in other words countries can skimp on their militaries because other NATO nations (read: America) will step in and do their fighting for them.

Gee thanks guys.

And people complain when Americans and Brits say other countries aren't pulling their own weight in Afghanistan...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-10-2010, 14:10:05
Well, any nation big enough to invade Belgium without attacking the surrounding countries first will be impossible to defeat by whatever Belgian army, and should the entire NATO be attacked we're f0cked anyway. Just like with the Netherlands, all we really nééd here are a few supporting units for peacekeeping missions like the Apaches in Afghanistan. No way we're going to be able to stop an invading force so I don't see the need in a (for us) [relatively] expensive big military.

So in other words countries can skimp on their militaries because other NATO nations (read: America) will step in and do their fighting for them.

Gee thanks guys.

And people complain when Americans and Brits say other countries aren't pulling their own weight in Afghanistan...

No, country's specialize in something, and do there part like that in a larger group. It's useless for Belgium to have everything, so we focus for instance in mine sweeping. So when there is a conflict and mines have to be cleared Belgian minesweepers will do it. While German soldiers for instance will give ground cover and British jets aircover. Its called teamwork.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 06-10-2010, 14:10:19
Well, any nation big enough to invade Belgium without attacking the surrounding countries first will be impossible to defeat by whatever Belgian army, and should the entire NATO be attacked we're f0cked anyway. Just like with the Netherlands, all we really nééd here are a few supporting units for peacekeeping missions like the Apaches in Afghanistan. No way we're going to be able to stop an invading force so I don't see the need in a (for us) [relatively] expensive big military.

So in other words countries can skimp on their militaries because other NATO nations (read: America) will step in and do their fighting for them.

Gee thanks guys.

And people complain when Americans and Brits say other countries aren't pulling their own weight in Afghanistan...

Oh you felt a little proud inside didn't you, sadly you got it all wrong again.

There seem to be other countries around Belgium then just the US. Strange shit huh?!?!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: NTH on 06-10-2010, 16:10:30
Belgian Army should have a specialized cooking unit. So they can cook while the Germans give ground cover and the British aircover.

Enough sillyness show me some pics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 06-10-2010, 16:10:26
(http://milhist.dk/fotografiet/flotbringelse/flotbringelse.jpg)

As before, Danish Tanking
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-10-2010, 16:10:49
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/GREEK-AIRBORNE/ENOPLES%20DYNAMEIS/vbl11.jpg)

Greeks can swim too  >:(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 06-10-2010, 17:10:20
(http://www.army-technology.com/projects/patria/images/patria3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 06-10-2010, 18:10:04
(http://i37.tinypic.com/f5annn.jpg)
we cannot swim, but we can shoot
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-10-2010, 19:10:48
Nice combat pics, really :D

Recent hunting, 3 terrorists dead
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/550bfca4.jpg)

2 captured alive
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/a8b7cd7a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-10-2010, 20:10:07
They don't look dangerous, rather pretty starved. They don't feed torrorists over there, do they?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-10-2010, 20:10:49
From my guessing, having seen captured* guys in person, these 3 dead and 2 captured must've been a part of a group of about 50 maybe more, they were probably on the run for weeks, hence why they look starved and tired.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-10-2010, 20:10:18
Besides that they are Rebels not boy's scouts...They live in danger and need to be fit .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 21:10:46
Besides that they are Rebels not boy's scouts...They live in danger and need to be fit .
stupid idiots if you ask me.

The day Someone invades my country (again) im just gonna sit quietly and await the end of the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 06-10-2010, 21:10:43
Someone? We both know that will be the goddamn Germans again Theta.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 21:10:43
Someone? We both know that will be the goddamn Germans again Theta.
or the french

or the dutch

Or the austrians

Or the russians..

im still missing a bunch
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 06-10-2010, 21:10:26
No be realistic. Germans have a habit to invade neighbours.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2010, 21:10:53
No be realistic. Germans have a habit to invade neighbours.
hahaha +1
Theirs a gaint list of times that happend to!

oh well=

(http://www.sbap.be/archivalia/pictures/pics%20085.jpg)

Belgian airforce gloster Meteor's F8.

We recieved 40 F4 and 260 F8's (with ejection seat)
While the accident rate was high in other countries (due to high fuel consumption and short endurance) we Belgians and dutchies used our Meteor's pretty well. We kinda liked it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-10-2010, 21:10:54
No be realistic. Germans have a habit to invade neighbours.
hahaha +1
Theirs a gaint list of times that happend to!

oh well=

(http://www.sbap.be/archivalia/pictures/pics%20085.jpg)

Belgian airforce gloster Meteor's F8.

We recieved 40 F4 and 260 F8's (with ejection seat)
While the accident rate was high in other countries (due to high fuel consumption and short endurance) we Belgians and dutchies used our Meteor's pretty well. We kinda liked it.

Wait a second, i think i know a hull and 2 broken off wings of one of these planes rotting away in an old factory building, will brake in and check next tuesday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 06-10-2010, 22:10:47
Wait a second, i think i know a hull and 2 broken off wings of one of these planes rotting away in an old factory building, will brake in and check next tuesday.

Priceless...only in Belgium ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-10-2010, 22:10:20
Besides that they are Rebels not boy's scouts...They live in danger and need to be fit .
stupid idiots if you ask me.

The day Someone invades my country (again) im just gonna sit quietly and await the end of the war.

That's how you are taught/learned to live or perhaps that's how your culture showed you to be.There is a HUGE difference in Mediterranean countries-Western European and middle eastern ones.If you ask me i would be already at the front fighting or if the country was already lost i would take my trusty bolt action rifle and find some others to fight with as rebels or make the life of the invader as hard as possible.Yes i might die but at least i would do it fighting for the ones i loved and in the name of all those who fell before me to protect these grounds.


(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5985/90651330.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-10-2010, 22:10:58
Whoever made your "Hellenic" camo must be punished for it :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 06-10-2010, 23:10:32
(http://online.wsj.com/media/100610pod01_J.jpg)
Quote
A paramilitary soldier stood in front of flames and smoke from burning NATO oil tankers in Quetta, Pakistan, Wednesday. Militants torched at least 10 tankers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-10-2010, 06:10:17
I dont understand the Taliban

They capture 22 tankers and then set them on fire....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 07-10-2010, 10:10:20
I dont understand the Taliban

They capture 22 tankers and then set them on fire....

Well what the hell are they supposed to do with them?  Drive them back to their shitty outposts under the eye of the coalition air-force to fuel their massive panzer divisions.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 07-10-2010, 12:10:02
you just give all the invaders free chocolate + waffles so they all just eat instead of invade :D


actually waffles arent a popular food here. Our beloved foods are chocolates, pralines, beer, frieten, vlaai, Steak (biefstuk <3), koffiekoeken(Pastry ate alot with coffee)

but waffles? rarely.
I'd say that the popularity of waffels depends on where in Belgium you are.
And biefstuk <3!!

To keep this thread less off topic:
(http://fmsf.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/bildspel1.jpeg)
Two Swedish female soldiers and a funny guy in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-10-2010, 13:10:33
I dont understand the Taliban

They capture 22 tankers and then set them on fire....

Well what the hell are they supposed to do with them?  Drive them back to their shitty outposts under the eye of the coalition air-force to fuel their massive panzer divisions.
They could at least try
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: NTH on 07-10-2010, 14:10:58
I dont understand the Taliban

They capture 22 tankers and then set them on fire....

Hit and run. Their objective is to disrupt logistic and discourage truck drivers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 07-10-2010, 14:10:24
I dont understand the Taliban

They capture 22 tankers and then set them on fire....

Hit and run. Their objective is to disrupt logistic and discourage truck drivers.
Precisely. Why engage an enemy directly when you can hit his supplies to weaken him. Also its a great propaganda move.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 07-10-2010, 14:10:08
I dont understand the Taliban

They capture 22 tankers and then set them on fire....

Well what the hell are they supposed to do with them?  Drive them back to their shitty outposts under the eye of the coalition air-force to fuel their massive panzer divisions.
Coalition air force? This shit happens in Pakistan. A country even more messed up than Afghanistan.

Low risk, high propaganda value. Media in the West will call it a successful attack on a NATO convoy. Even though there is not a single NATO country involved in the convoy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-10-2010, 19:10:51
It is called Guerrila Warfare gentlemen, if you havent understood yet then wiki will help you.

Too lazy to censor properly, in a 'disclosed' location. In other words a foreign country.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeCake-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-10-2010, 20:10:20
Which one are you :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-10-2010, 21:10:40
I dont recall saying I was in the picture  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-10-2010, 21:10:11
Awrrrr.  I've only seen like, 2 or 3 confirmed pics of you in uniform :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-10-2010, 22:10:28
Thats as far as you'll get :) If you notice I dont like to post them on Facebook either. Dont worry, I will show you as many as I can one day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-10-2010, 22:10:33
Thats as far as you'll get :) If you notice I dont like to post them on Facebook either. Dont worry, I will show you as many as I can one day.

Yeah, I noticed :P  Though I do like that RPG video you posted ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-10-2010, 22:10:13
Thanks, the RPG video shows no faces so I decided it was appropiate to post.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 08-10-2010, 03:10:24
hehe, the video of the jet flyby was hilarious
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-10-2010, 11:10:40
Croatian Independence Day is what we celebrate today.
So yeah an appropriate pic right there...

(http://www.skabrnja.com/knin_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 08-10-2010, 12:10:02
(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/%C3%98vrige%20nyheder/PublishingImages/RED%20Enheder%20fra%201%20AA%20under%20fremrykning.JPG)

Danish arty on the move
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-10-2010, 12:10:56
(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/%C3%98vrige%20nyheder/PublishingImages/RED%20Enheder%20fra%201%20AA%20under%20fremrykning.JPG)

Danish arty on the move
I miss my countries M109  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-10-2010, 13:10:46
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7448/parmenion100001.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-10-2010, 13:10:35
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7448/parmenion100001.jpg)

 :D
Must    sing   russian    songs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 08-10-2010, 13:10:28
(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/%C3%98vrige%20nyheder/PublishingImages/RED%20Enheder%20fra%201%20AA%20under%20fremrykning.JPG)

Danish arty on the move
I miss my countries M109  :(

And soon we wont have them anymore :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 08-10-2010, 22:10:56
(http://online.wsj.com/media/100810pod14_J.jpg)
Quote
An Israeli driver hit a masked Palestinian youth who was amid a group throwing stones at cars driven by Israelis in the mostly Arab East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan Friday. The boy was not seriously hurt, and police said the driver was being questioned.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-10-2010, 23:10:43
Hope he doesn't get charged with anything. That's pretty much what I would do if attacked by masked street thugs while driving.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 09-10-2010, 00:10:21
In the United States, it's legal self defense...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-10-2010, 00:10:10
How dare those brats TOUCH a beautifull Subaru like that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-10-2010, 00:10:59
hehe, the video of the jet flyby was hilarious

One finger salute, as George Bushy said :)

D3lt4 fr0c3 ftw!1! (not really Delta but you get my point :))
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cakenapwhut.jpg)

and about the picture, someone should tell the driver he missed 4 more bowling pins.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 09-10-2010, 01:10:33
those kids should learn that spark plugs do more damage to car windows that simple rocks .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 09-10-2010, 03:10:54
those kids should learn that spark plugs do more damage to car windows that simple rocks .
'Tis be true, the porciline part does at least... anyways.. proud to see that Israelis drive jeeps, too!  :D

However, by looking at those kids, there is nothing too them... in order for the rocks to do any damage, there has to be at least some force behind them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 09-10-2010, 14:10:17
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/77/cimg1897w.jpg)

I don't know why you dont like the Hellenic Camo (apart from the obvious reason of you being Turkish thus hating Greeks which i doubt is the case). I like it a lot.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-10-2010, 17:10:45
i find it hideous... DPM Ftw!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 09-10-2010, 17:10:21
It looks like a mix between plains and forest camo, it looks horrid  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-10-2010, 17:10:03
At least its better than ACU....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 09-10-2010, 18:10:31
I think it looks similar to the Vietnam Tiger Stripe I think...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 09-10-2010, 21:10:45
I like it, reminds me of Delta Force
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-10-2010, 23:10:59
Are you kiddin? :D Bouras ugliness has no borders, it has nothin to do with nationality.


Rolling high class.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Poopieh-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 09-10-2010, 23:10:42
Due to budget cuts, your IFV's are now replaced with this.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-10-2010, 03:10:22
Larger mags? how many rounds does a G-3 normally and extended holds?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-10-2010, 09:10:02
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the soldier in Tolgas photo carries a HK 33, the 5.56 version of the G3.
Usually a G3 mag holds 20 rounds, while a HK33 mag contains 30 rounds due to the smaller size of the ammunition.   

OT:
(http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2742/jkjjjjjk.jpg)
Quote
ZOLDAG MONGAH, KANDAHAR PROVINCE - OCTOBER 08: Staff Sgt. Dustin Shanahan of Susanville, California with US Army's EOD demolition team carefully carries a powerful Taliban-planted bomb made from a mortar round and a rocket-propelled grenade to a open field before blowing it up to neutralize it October 8, 2010 in the village of Zoldag Mongah west of Kandahar.'This thing would ruin your day,' Shanahan said, to describe the explosive power of the bomb, planted by the side of a road frequently used by American foot patrols. Shanahan is attached to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, the storied 'Black Hearts' that won fame on D-Day and in other battles and are now spread out in the Taliban-infused badlands west of Kandahar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 10-10-2010, 12:10:27
I throughly did not know there was a 5.56 Nato variant of the G-3. but i never worked with the weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 10-10-2010, 14:10:08
(http://img446.imageshack.us/img446/5295/zubrandm113s1wh.jpg)

Pretty
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-10-2010, 18:10:18
Fighting the Muslim tread in Russia. Cossack camp.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/children_and_weapons/110586.jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-10-2010, 19:10:31
Due to budget cuts, your IFV's are now replaced with this.

Too bad, instead of getting smaller our budget doubled or something :O

Larger mags? how many rounds does a G-3 normally and extended holds?

20, 18 if you want to be safe.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the soldier in Tolgas photo carries a HK 33, the 5.56 version of the G3.
Usually a G3 mag holds 20 rounds, while a HK33 mag contains 30 rounds due to the smaller size of the ammunition.    

I <3 you. In the most heterosexual way possible :O


It is an HK33.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poowphut2.jpg)



OT:
A Sikorsky S-70 belonging to the Land Forces Command (Kara Kuvvet Komutanlığı).
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poopieh2.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-10-2010, 19:10:38
Due to budget cuts, your IFV's are now replaced with this.
STOP MOCKING ABOUT BELGIUM


Infact...we dont even get much replacements  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-10-2010, 21:10:35
I <3 you. In the most heterosexual way possible :O
xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-10-2010, 21:10:21
Fighting the Muslim tread in Russia. Cossack camp.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/children_and_weapons/110586.jpg.jpg)

lulz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my_v5lIE000
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 10-10-2010, 22:10:42
Looks like the TF2 basic pistol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-10-2010, 22:10:36
Walther ppk, or what James Bond liked to use in his early movies. Nazi officers liked it too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-10-2010, 22:10:43
Makarov pistol, my friend ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 10-10-2010, 22:10:56


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my_v5lIE000

YOU CANT KILL TZE PRIEST!!! BOOOM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-10-2010, 22:10:25
Makarov pistol, my friend ;)

Google pics of both, have a good look and come back and edit your post  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-10-2010, 22:10:07

Google pics of both, have a good look and come back and edit your post  ;)
Check and Mate.
Its so difficult keeping those "Small" Pistols apart >.<
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 10-10-2010, 22:10:55
But I´d really love to know how a German manufactured pistol ended up in Russian service..

Well them invading Germany and all I guess.. :)
Oh look Sasha, this dead German has nice pistol. Let's take back to Mother Russia and give it to a priest!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-10-2010, 22:10:50

Google pics of both, have a good look and come back and edit your post  ;)
Check and Mate.
Its so difficult keeping those "Small" Pistols apart >.<

to quote wikipedia:
Quote
Walther's original factory was located in Zella-Mehlis in the state (Land) of Thuringia. As that part of Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union following World War II, Walther was forced to flee to West Germany, where they established a new factory in Ulm.

I guess they just kept making what was on the production lines.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: A-tree on 11-10-2010, 04:10:02
Northern Ireland
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/A-tree/2008_04_25_12_19_51.jpg)
"Paratrooper holding a SA 80 gun on foot patrol through a housing estate."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-10-2010, 18:10:21
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/774/610xluy.jpg)

Quote
German Bundeswehr soldiers patrol high ground during a regular patrol on October 11, 2010 in Narwan, Afghanistan. Germany has more than 4,500 military forces in Afghanistan as part of the US-led International Security Assistance Force.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 11-10-2010, 18:10:54
Pyongyang, 10 October 2010

(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4852/610xkw.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 11-10-2010, 18:10:24
couldn't convince myself to do any of them ..sadly.  :'(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 11-10-2010, 18:10:05
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7189/85293641.jpg)

Glorified cigarette lighter
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 11-10-2010, 20:10:29
couldn't convince myself to do any of them ..sadly.  :'(

They all look a bit malnourished.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-10-2010, 20:10:57
couldn't convince myself to do any of them ..sadly.  :'(
Zhat because you has wrong army girls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vovv1GvkpxQ

DA! THIS will work!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Flamethrowing-tank-vietnam.gif)

M67 "Zippo" in action in Vietnam. Their where 2 vehicles hated to the bone by the NVA. The M67 Zippo and M42 Duster
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-10-2010, 20:10:58
F-4 Aegean... Should be considered combat cause of all the dogfights there :D
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/CakeF4.jpg)

Something a little extra, a video meant for facebook FN Minimi firing.
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=Cakeness-1.mp4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-10-2010, 20:10:34
Awesome Tolga. The Minimi can be used like a Bren wich is awesome. Some Belgian army soldiers once demonstrated their ability to turn the Minimi into The best Room sweeping weapon their is
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-10-2010, 00:10:23
Awesome Tolga. The Minimi can be used like a Bren wich is awesome. Some Belgian army soldiers once demonstrated their ability to turn the Minimi into The best Room sweeping weapon their is

Surely you have seen this then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCra4qOrjFw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 13-10-2010, 08:10:29
(http://forsvaret.dk/SKIVEKASERNE/Nyt%20og%20Presse/PublishingImages/isaf10_bro_02_b.jpg)

Danish and British Engineers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-10-2010, 12:10:19
(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8001/610xiz.jpg)

Quote
German Bundeswehr soldiers of a OMLT unit (Operational Mentor and Liaison Team) fire a machine gun during a training session with Afghan National Army soldiers on October 12, 2010 in Feyzabad, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-10-2010, 14:10:22
Got info on the helmet he's wearing Homer? Certainly doesnt look like PASGT or any of its relatives.

Jandarma Özel Harekat with a Galil (Gendarmerie Special Operations/Mountain and Commando Brigade)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poop.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 13-10-2010, 14:10:54
Call it what you want, looks like an AK-47 with a militia-style double clip which is awesome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 13-10-2010, 16:10:05
The Israeli's took the AK and doubled it's awesomeness, I just love the looks of the Galil  ;D

Love it in PR too, sort of related.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-10-2010, 16:10:36
We dont use the Galil all that much, in order to get one around here you can ask for one if you're in a Special Operations unit, or if you're lucky you'll find one in stock.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-10-2010, 16:10:48
Out of all the assault rifles that i have shot the imi galil is indeed the most awesome. There are 8 in this country, and i know one of the guys that own it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-10-2010, 16:10:07
I think it´s the standard combat helmet of the German army, Tolga. The black string keeps the night vision goggles in place.
I actually have one right next to me. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 13-10-2010, 17:10:13
The Israeli's took the AK and doubled it's awesomeness, I just love the looks of the Galil  ;D

Love it in PR too, sort of related.

WRONG!

What the Israelis actually did is that they took the FINNISH (BIAS) Rk.62 and license built it for their own purposes. The finnish originally took the AK and modified it for their purposes, having the internals almost the same as AK, but made some external modifications.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 13-10-2010, 17:10:12
I can read you without caps lock.

Rk.62 is as much an AK as the AKM is an AK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 13-10-2010, 19:10:08
(http://online.wsj.com/media/101110pod13_J.jpg)
Quote
Rifles propped one another up as a logistics battalion was officially deployed to Afghanistan from Burg, Germany, Monday. The troops will be deployed from November 2010 to March 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-10-2010, 23:10:20
I think it´s the standard combat helmet of the German army, Tolga. The black string keeps the night vision goggles in place.
I actually have one right next to me. :D

You got a close up pic? Or can you take one? :D I'd return the favor by taking a close-up pic of anything you request hehehe :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-10-2010, 06:10:17
Sure, but just give me some time. I´m on my way to the Bataillon, so right now I don´t have the time, but when I´m back in the barracks I could take a pic or two.
It´s notlike I have anything better to do except for watching TV and browsing the internet >.<
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-10-2010, 06:10:25
I think it´s the standard combat helmet of the German army, Tolga. The black string keeps the night vision goggles in place.
I actually have one right next to me. :D

You got a close up pic? Or can you take one? :D I'd return the favor by taking a close-up pic of anything you request hehehe :)


 :-* ;)



And just to keep on topic:

Azerbaijani troops in Iraq, part of a 150 man contingent that was deployed there.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Azerbaijani_soldiers_in_Iraq_11.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-10-2010, 09:10:13
I can read you without caps lock.

Rk.62 is as much an AK as the AKM is an AK.
Yep, its like the Americans when they adopted the FN MAG and Minimi for their use

According to them, they made huge changes and improvements to the designs and branded it "A top quality American weapon"

In reality, they added a plastic cover over the barrel, a diffrent looking stock and markings on the gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 14-10-2010, 12:10:28
at least we did bit more for our RK

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rk_62
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-10-2010, 12:10:33
Really? to quote the article you posted.
Quote
The first version called the Rk 60 was produced in 1960 and was internally almost a copy of the AK-47. It was designed by reverse engineering a Kalashnikov rifle imported covertly from Poland. It featured a metallic buttstock, a plastic handguard and pistol grip. The very first prototypes, closely modeled after Polish licence made AKs, had tinted birchwood stocks. After testing by the military, the Rk 60 was slightly modified and adopted as the 7.62 Rk 62
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 14-10-2010, 12:10:43
Really? to quote the article you posted.
Quote
The first version called the Rk 60 was produced in 1960 and was internally almost a copy of the AK-47. It was designed by reverse engineering a Kalashnikov rifle imported covertly from Poland. It featured a metallic buttstock, a plastic handguard and pistol grip. The very first prototypes, closely modeled after Polish licence made AKs, had tinted birchwood stocks. After testing by the military, the Rk 60 was slightly modified and adopted as the 7.62 Rk 62


(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/valmet_62.jpg)

Nowadays these guns aren't used that much.. most used version IMO is the RK 62 76 and peacekeepers, military police, paratroopers etc. have RK 95 TP.

and finnish version is better quality than normal AK. And more accurate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 14-10-2010, 17:10:14
But all those things still make it an AK, it's differences are like the adjustments made from the AKM to the AK-74.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 14-10-2010, 17:10:23
But all those things still make it an AK, it's differences are like the adjustments made from the AKM to the AK-74.

Sure, but it's more than americans did to FN Minimi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 14-10-2010, 17:10:26
Which was never my point  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-10-2010, 17:10:29
Can I post this movie trailer for Lebanon here? I hope it isn't a repost.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi755959577
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 14-10-2010, 18:10:25
Which was never my point  ;D
but mine was.. since my comment was: "we at least did bit more with our RK62"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-10-2010, 20:10:07
Ciupita, why stick with an upgraded AK though? Im not trying to start an argument its a legitimate question :D Most EU/NATO moved on with 5.56 (my country not included in this) but Finland chooses to stay with 7.62x39. Is it something to do with budget? Is it just because they like the round better?

My contribution... The big sights is something I post normally, but notice the one in the middle :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/blabla.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 14-10-2010, 20:10:36
Ciupita, why stick with an upgraded AK though? Im not trying to start an argument its a legitimate question :D Most EU/NATO moved on with 5.56 (my country not included in this) but Finland chooses to stay with 7.62x39. Is it something to do with budget? Is it just because they like the round better?

One of my friends said (he is an officer in finnish army) that they don't need to change it. Current weapons we have are the best weapons for this kind of enviroment and weather. Finland is still a forest country and in forest shooting distances aren't that long so there is no need for 5.56 bullets which are better at larger distances. 5.56 doesn't have the punch, it can't knock out a guy with first shot, what 7.62 can do.

Also, those weapons are very reliable (you can throw it to bottom of lake and go get it after a month: it still works normally).

If you don't count our assault rifles, our army is updated up to NATO standards. (Leopard 2 tanks, F18 Hornets etc.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-10-2010, 20:10:26
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6601/ce91cebdcf84ceb1cf81cf8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 14-10-2010, 21:10:02
Ciupita, why stick with an upgraded AK though? Im not trying to start an argument its a legitimate question :D Most EU/NATO moved on with 5.56 (my country not included in this) but Finland chooses to stay with 7.62x39. Is it something to do with budget? Is it just because they like the round better?

One of my friends said (he is an officer in finnish army) that they don't need to change it. Current weapons we have are the best weapons for this kind of enviroment and weather. Finland is still a forest country and in forest shooting distances aren't that long so there is no need for 5.56 bullets which are better at larger distances. 5.56 doesn't have the punch, it can't knock out a guy with first shot, what 7.62 can do.

Also, those weapons are very reliable (you can throw it to bottom of lake and go get it after a month: it still works normally).

If you don't count our assault rifles, our army is updated up to NATO standards. (Leopard 2 tanks, F18 Hornets etc.)
The only foreseeable enemy we have uses that round = any captured equipment & ammo is immediately usable.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 14-10-2010, 21:10:02
Northrop F-15A Reporter (redesignated RF-61C in 1948).

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/potd/pic.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-10-2010, 21:10:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Alonzo_Cushing.jpg)

Lt. Alonzo Cushing.  He has just been awarded, posthumously, the Medal of Honour, 147 years after his death at the battle of Gettysburg

Quote
He commanded Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery at Gettysburg, and was hailed by contemporaries as heroic in his actions on the third day of the battle. He was wounded three times. First, he was wounded by a shell fragment that went straight through his shoulder. He was then grievously wounded by a shell fragment which tore into his abdomen and groin. This wound exposed Cushing's intestines which he held in place with his hand as he continued to command his battery. After these injuries a higher ranking officer said, "Cushing, go to the rear." Cushing, due to the limited amount of men left, refused to fall back. The severity of his wounds left him unable to yell his orders above the sounds of battle. Thus, he was held aloft by his 1st Sergeant Frederick Füger, who faithfully passed on Cushing's commands. Cushing was killed when a bullet entered his mouth and exited through the back of his skull. He died on the field at the height of the assault.


He and his 1st Sergeant are portrayed in the movie Gettysburg, including Cushing's death, and Fuger's stand with the remaining gun that he reloaded and fired by himself, then engaged in hand to hand combat.  to defend it. (He also won the MoH)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 15-10-2010, 15:10:35
"earned":P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 15-10-2010, 20:10:37
"earned":P

Idano, he sounded pretty full of win to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 15-10-2010, 21:10:21
It's also interesting to note that Alonzo Cushing's brother was in the Navy during the war, and made a name for himself as a naval commando in eastern North Carolina. He carried out all sorts of operations, including covert reconnaissance, leading a squad deep behind enemy lines in an attempt to capture a Confederate general, and launching riverborne raids into enemy-held territory. His most famous exploit was sinking the Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle with a steam launch armed with an explosive charge at the end of a 20-foot pole. The explosion also sank Cushing's boat and he had to swim several miles back to friendly lines. Cushing was the only survivor of that expedition.

Sadly, Cushing seems to have lived on the edge a little too much, for after a few years of service in the peacetime Navy post war he had a complete physical and mental breakdown and died in an insane asylum in 1874. His brother Alonzo had been killed at Gettysburg while another brother was killed in the Apache War in 1871.

http://ironbrigader.com/2010/07/08/lt-william-b-cushing-and-the-destruction-of-the-c-s-s-albemarle/

(http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h63000/h63224.jpg)

(http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h79000/h79932.jpg)

Cushing's picket boat ramming the Albemarle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-10-2010, 13:10:44

Sadly, Cushing seems to have lived on the edge a little too much, for after a few years of service in the peacetime Navy post war he had a complete physical and mental breakdown and died in an insane asylum in 1874. His brother Alonzo had been killed at Gettysburg while another brother was killed in the Apache War in 1871.

Something that still happens alot today :P

G3 that was made in 76'(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cake-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 16-10-2010, 20:10:29
"earned":P

Idano, he sounded pretty full of win to me.


Yes ofc he prob did. But he didnt win it, he earned it. Its kind off morbid to make it a contest ey ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 16-10-2010, 20:10:47
North Korean MiG-29s over Pyongyang, 2003. Pictures of modern NK equipment are extremely rare.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/DPRK_MiG-29.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-10-2010, 07:10:01
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/KC-135Boom-operator-521.jpg/800px-KC-135Boom-operator-521.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-10-2010, 17:10:06
(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_16032/scope_0/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~16032~Flaggorna%20vajar%20p%C3%A5%20halv%20st%C3%A5ng%20idag%20p%C3%A5%20campen%20i%20Mazar-e-Sharif)

Camp Northern Lights, Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-10-2010, 22:10:24
Which casualties are the flags put down halfway for? The recent Swedish ones?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-10-2010, 00:10:15
Which casualties are the flags put down halfway for? The recent Swedish ones?
Indeed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-10-2010, 02:10:16
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4122/740bdc981d466110b21b7bd.jpg)
From front to rear: Egyptian Mig-21, U.S. F-16, Egyptian Mig-15, U.S. A-10
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 18-10-2010, 06:10:21
Thats a really cool photo, pyramids in the background and all
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 18-10-2010, 11:10:14
US Marines and a Danish tank on the outskirts of Marjah

(http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00325/afghanistan_325782s.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-10-2010, 18:10:07
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/light_armoured/bmd-1zd/pictures/BMD-1zd_btr-ZD_anti-aircraft_self-propelled_gun_light_airborne_tracked_armoured_air_defense_vehicle_Russian_Army_Russia_001.jpg)
Its small, its cramped....yet everything the russians have and the US airborne doesnt.
The BTR-D airborne APC. They had many many variants for any job, and this one is a BTR-DG with Dual 23mm autocannons for Short range arial defense
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 18-10-2010, 19:10:29
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/light_armoured/bmd-1zd/pictures/BMD-1zd_btr-ZD_anti-aircraft_self-propelled_gun_light_airborne_tracked_armoured_air_defense_vehicle_Russian_Army_Russia_001.jpg)
Its small, its cramped....yet everything the russians have and the US airborne doesnt.
The BTR-D airborne APC. They had many many variants for any job, and this one is a BTR-DG with Dual 23mm autocannons for Short range arial defense

its funny that russians allways outgun the americans guns ;D

the americans use 20mm for apcs and aa - russians use 23-30mm (even 100mm<3)
the americans use 120mm on tanks and strykers - russians use 125mm
americans use 120mm mortars - russians use 240mm mortars
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-10-2010, 19:10:59
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/light_armoured/bmd-1zd/pictures/BMD-1zd_btr-ZD_anti-aircraft_self-propelled_gun_light_airborne_tracked_armoured_air_defense_vehicle_Russian_Army_Russia_001.jpg)
Its small, its cramped....yet everything the russians have and the US airborne doesnt.
The BTR-D airborne APC. They had many many variants for any job, and this one is a BTR-DG with Dual 23mm autocannons for Short range arial defense

its funny that russians allways outgun the americans guns ;D

the americans use 20mm for apcs and aa - russians use 23-30mm (even 100mm<3)
the americans use 120mm on tanks and strykers - russians use 125mm
americans use 120mm mortars - russians use 240mm mortars

indeed :p

Pattons used 90mm guns, T-55 got 100mm
British came with the 105mm. NJET said the russians! 115mm on their T-62!
The chieftain came with a 120mm gun, VHAHAHAHAHAH said russians=125mm

We can keep on going with this....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 18-10-2010, 22:10:41
(http://online.wsj.com/media/101810pod07_J.jpg)
Quote
South Korean honor guards performed during a welcoming ceremony before the Chiefs of Defense conference in Seoul Monday. High-ranking officers in the Asia-Pacific region will meet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 18-10-2010, 22:10:30
Oh boy. I want a gun with orange thing that makes it fly  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-10-2010, 22:10:48
WOW WOW WOW WHAT?

WITH BAJONETS?
How did THIS ENDED?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 18-10-2010, 22:10:35
Obviously they are flying away in picture. Heading to nearest warzone to their natural environment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 18-10-2010, 23:10:12
actually norway have the best drillteam : Hans Majestet Kongens Garde (his majesty kings guards):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpgbWn-iosI&feature=related
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 19-10-2010, 01:10:57
Quote
indeed :p

Pattons used 90mm guns, T-55 got 100mm
British came with the 105mm. NJET said the russians! 115mm on their T-62!
The chieftain came with a 120mm gun, VHAHAHAHAHAH said russians=125mm

We can keep on going with this....

I always learned this has to do with the fact that if the Russians run out of ammo, they can use NATO ammunition. Making the chamber a bit bigger so it can still be fired, yet less effective.

Can anyone confirm this? or a myth?

for example:

7.62x39 Russian    -    7.62x51mm NATO

don't think thats save?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 19-10-2010, 02:10:58
Invinceble, I think that that only applies to their mortars.  The west has 80mm, so they have 81mm.  It means their bombs won't fit in ours, while our bombs loosely fit in theirs.

Other munitions are just too different.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 19-10-2010, 02:10:26
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/light_armoured/bmd-1zd/pictures/BMD-1zd_btr-ZD_anti-aircraft_self-propelled_gun_light_airborne_tracked_armoured_air_defense_vehicle_Russian_Army_Russia_001.jpg)
Its small, its cramped....yet everything the russians have and the US airborne doesnt.
The BTR-D airborne APC. They had many many variants for any job, and this one is a BTR-DG with Dual 23mm autocannons for Short range arial defense

its funny that russians allways outgun the americans guns ;D

the americans use 20mm for apcs and aa - russians use 23-30mm (even 100mm<3)
the americans use 120mm on tanks and strykers - russians use 125mm
americans use 120mm mortars - russians use 240mm mortars

indeed :p

Pattons used 90mm guns, T-55 got 100mm
British came with the 105mm. NJET said the russians! 115mm on their T-62!
The chieftain came with a 120mm gun, VHAHAHAHAHAH said russians=125mm

We can keep on going with this....

Yet those 105mm US/Brit guns had more penetrating power than a 125mm Soviet gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2010, 03:10:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Mumbai_attacks_vinu_image01-crop.jpg)

Indian police during the Mumbai attacks.  Note their weapons ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ajs47951 on 19-10-2010, 03:10:25
are they using Lee-Enfield?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 19-10-2010, 08:10:37
are they using Lee-Enfield?

They are better off with a Glock.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-10-2010, 10:10:55
Quote
indeed :p

Pattons used 90mm guns, T-55 got 100mm
British came with the 105mm. NJET said the russians! 115mm on their T-62!
The chieftain came with a 120mm gun, VHAHAHAHAHAH said russians=125mm

We can keep on going with this....

I always learned this has to do with the fact that if the Russians run out of ammo, they can use NATO ammunition. Making the chamber a bit bigger so it can still be fired, yet less effective.

Can anyone confirm this? or a myth?

for example:

7.62x39 Russian    -    7.62x51mm NATO

don't think thats save?


7.62x54r you must mean for the russian bullet size, right? But that wont work, because the russian one is rimmed while the nato one has a groove.

And those bullets will never fit eachother anyway.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 19-10-2010, 10:10:26
are they using Lee-Enfield?

They are better off with a Glock.

Just like the LAPD were during the North Hollywood shootout?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 19-10-2010, 13:10:44
Czechoslovak Tank attack with infantry support, around 1923

Notice Madsen LMG to the right, maybe presessor to the zb.26

(http://collect-helmets.snadno.eu/pics/P-07.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 19-10-2010, 14:10:00
(http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7558/bmp103ot3.jpg)
german bmp´s crossing river on an exercise
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2010, 17:10:15
are they using Lee-Enfield?

They are better off with a Glock.

Just like the LAPD were during the North Hollywood shootout?

Bingo.  They were using these fine enfields because well, you can shoot a guy who has an AK47 at 1000 yards with an enfield, and not really ever have to worry about return fire.  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-10-2010, 17:10:25
If today a Berserker nation would invade my country, i would go to whatever place that sells weapons, and buy me a shiny Bolt action rifle.

And then i would hoist the white flag
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 19-10-2010, 18:10:19
Bingo.  They were using these fine enfields because well, you can shoot a guy at 1000 yards with an AK47, and not really ever have to worry about return fire.  ;)
I'm going to take a wild guess here and say that the Indian police are still using the enfields because its cheaper to maintain them than buy modern weapons for everyone.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 19-10-2010, 19:10:16
Just like the LAPD were during the North Hollywood shootout?

Then give them Ak's. Its better than a Lee Enfield if it regards a shootout.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-10-2010, 20:10:14
Just like the LAPD were during the North Hollywood shootout?

Then give them Ak's. Its better than a Lee Enfield if it regards a shootout.

Not if the target is more than 100 meters away though

(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7421/tokunagaairforcegr4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 19-10-2010, 20:10:43
Not if the target is more than 100 meters away though

Effective range of the AKM is 500 meters, with cheap surplus ammo. I rather have firepower in a close range firefight than precision.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-10-2010, 20:10:02
Just like the LAPD were during the North Hollywood shootout?

Then give them Ak's. Its better than a Lee Enfield if it regards a shootout.

Not if the target is more than 100 meters away though


Depends, i know a guy who shot a 5cm group with his bulgarian AK-47 at 75 meters using 50 year old amunition.

It is probably a question of why do we need to replace these fine rifles? They shoot straight, are one of the fastest bolt actions and give a good punch when needed, its not like the police uses these for normal operations.

Also, there are pictures of the same guys using FAL's for instance, it's not like they only use the enfields.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01372/india_1372938c.jpg)

I also have seen pictures of them with AK 47 and even sterlings.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/3870799196_8d682140fe.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-10-2010, 21:10:20
Bingo.  They were using these fine enfields because well, you can shoot a guy at 1000 yards with an AK47, and not really ever have to worry about return fire.  ;)

1000 yards with an AK is a long shot Muddy :)

Protecting Hoth from the Empire.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeStarWars.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-10-2010, 21:10:08
This is the "Snow white" searching Party  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2010, 22:10:57
Oops!  I meant enfield, not AK-47!  xD  fucking hell
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 19-10-2010, 23:10:34
Moon boots!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 21-10-2010, 14:10:08
Danish M113 in Bosnia. Notice the Camoflage pattern ;)

(http://camopedia.org/images/9/9e/Dkm113a1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 21-10-2010, 16:10:03
Talking about camouflage pattern...
(http://online.wsj.com/media/101910pod11_J.jpg)
Quote
Peacekeepers with the U.N.-African Union Mission in Darfur sat inside an armored vehicle as they patrolled a market in Shangil Tobaya, Darfur, Monday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-10-2010, 17:10:36
(http://www.combatreform.org/bmdcombinedarms.jpg)

What looks like VVD troops and a BMD1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-10-2010, 18:10:22
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5959/51011356435e0333b1f1b.jpg)

German IdZ-ES (infantry man of the future- extended system) on display. There are numerous changes, like a new helmet, new optics for the G36k rifle, radio and surveillance systems.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-10-2010, 19:10:22
REAL men dont wear green camo, they wear blue! NO NO. Real mean wear yellow POLO shirts :|

Newly graduated the Eotech/tacticool club :O
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/shitnezz-1.jpg)

@Homer, I see you guys are also going for earcut helmets? :D

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-10-2010, 00:10:29
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2065/p9240023.jpg)

ΝΕΡΟ(naero) means "WATER" just for your information :b
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-10-2010, 02:10:32
Congrats, Greece. You are now as modernly armed as the United States was in the late 1960s: M113s and M79 grenade launchers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-10-2010, 04:10:52
haha, ironic that Mudra and I were discussing the M79 and how its still in use by the U.S. Army, limited ofc
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-10-2010, 05:10:22
M113's are also preferred over Strykers in the US Army.   ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-10-2010, 07:10:03
I would think it was EXTREMELY limited use, as the M203 serves the exact same role, and its attached to your rifle.

Also, it is not much more heavily armored than the Stryker and will not stand up to an RPG hit. It is also notably slower and make more of a racket driving around. Aside from better traction off road, the M113 is kinda...average. Not saying it still doesn't work. But eventually we have to get it out of our heads that aluminum armor is a bright idea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 22-10-2010, 08:10:27
I would think it was EXTREMELY limited use, as the M203 serves the exact same role, and its attached to your rifle.

Also, it is not much more heavily armored than the Stryker and will not stand up to an RPG hit. It is also notably slower and make more of a racket driving around. Aside from better traction off road, the M113 is kinda...average. Not saying it still doesn't work. But eventually we have to get it out of our heads that aluminum armor is a bright idea.
It's replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyakI9GeYRs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-10-2010, 11:10:29
M113's are also preferred over Strykers in the US Army.   ;D

IMO the US Army arms every average soldier better than anybody else, but they're not so smart about vehicles. Things like M113 and HUMVEE are a mistake me thinks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: A-tree on 22-10-2010, 16:10:35
Durp.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/A-tree/_49616232_submarineclose_rmiller_304.jpg)
"The Royal Navy's newest and largest attack submarine HMS Astute has run aground off the Isle of Skye."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 22-10-2010, 18:10:02
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/3984194739_50f5103b90_b.jpg)

British Armed Forces Rally Team Defender XD.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-10-2010, 20:10:29
What conflict is this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-10-2010, 20:10:14
I would think it was EXTREMELY limited use, as the M203 serves the exact same role, and its attached to your rifle.

Also, it is not much more heavily armored than the Stryker and will not stand up to an RPG hit. It is also notably slower and make more of a racket driving around. Aside from better traction off road, the M113 is kinda...average. Not saying it still doesn't work. But eventually we have to get it out of our heads that aluminum armor is a bright idea.
It's replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyakI9GeYRs

And in that very same movie it points out that aluminum armor, when hit by a shell, will burn. This will release a toxic gas into the compartment of the vehicle, ensuring everyone's death.

The M113 is made of aluminum.

Also, to date, the Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle (not APC) has destroyed more enemy vehicles than the Abrams MBT. So it seems those AT missiles are being put to good use. In it's current configuration, the 6 men it carries are intended to support the vehicle and fight as a team with it. This is opposed to an armored personnel carrier that is simply a battle taxi.

The needs of the Army changed during development, so the vehicle changed.


PS
The above photo seems to be an Army team at a rally race or whatever you call it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 22-10-2010, 20:10:05
Id say its the war on international borders i.e. the DAKAR.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 22-10-2010, 21:10:46
What conflict is this?

None, though it's a military vehicle, driven by military personnel. I can't see any images of conflict in this or the last page.

If only every thread starter moaned about their thread being taken even the slightest bit off-topic  ::)

Quote
Id say its the war on international borders i.e. the DAKAR.

lol

how about:

A battle of man and machine against the clock.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 22-10-2010, 22:10:32
Can we please stop spreading the myth that the M113 (or any aluminum vehicle) somehow can 'burn' and produce 'toxic fumes' ?

Aluminum is just as inert as steel, it is just not as resistant to high temperatures. IF there is a fire in a M113 (fire of the CONTENTS guys, contents) this generally means more damage or even collapse after a while. Aluminum does not tolerate high heat levels (750+) very well without losing structural integrity.

Even *IF* it would burn, it still does not produce toxic fumes. The contents of the AVF will however. (both steel and alu versions...). Getting alu to burn is pretty difficult ; first you need to make a very fine powder of it to ensure proper exposure to air, and then you still need specific heat sources (and a certain exposuretime) to make it flame. Suffices to say that M113's are not made of aluminum POWDER, but of proper plates of 5000-type alloy.

In 'Nam the M113 would survive MULTIPLE RPG hits without being completely destroyed ; I don't see why the sudden panic. Actually I do ; The case of the HMS sheffield, which sank after being hit by a missile (and was made mostly of alu). It burned...turns out however, that a very silly combination of factors caused the spread of the fire (cheap wiring system, punctured water-system). The only addition that aluminum made is that it transmits heat better than steel does, causing the fire to spread somewhat quicker.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-10-2010, 23:10:39
The M113 would have been a winner if a cold war ever came

The stryker is just another example how frakked up US Vehicle development can be
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-10-2010, 23:10:37
What conflict is this?

None, though it's a military vehicle, driven by military personnel. I can't see any images of conflict in this or the last page.

If only every thread starter moaned about their thread being taken even the slightest bit off-topic  ::)

Quote
Id say its the war on international borders i.e. the DAKAR.
how about:

A battle of man and machine against the clock.
Slightest bit off topic? For fucks sake man, this thread has been off topic for so long and is barely used for it's purpose, this thread has turned into a patriotic show off instead of a freaking conflict display. Multiple times I have tried to get it back in the saddle and when I do that for the millionth time I get these comments.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-10-2010, 23:10:51
Well the Title says Picture of the Day Other Eras. Not Picture of non related ww2 conflicts.........

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-10-2010, 23:10:28
Instead of just looking at the package, read the manual.

Quote
Post your interesting / amusing / remarkable war photographs in this thread.

The rules are:
- One picture per member per day.
- All wars are allowed to be posted except for World War Two related pictures.
- Only posts with pictures and discussing the pictures are allowed.
- Posts in violation of these rules will be deleted without warning.

Notice the multiple mentions of 'war photographs', this does not mean 'patriotic show off' or 'training day of random army'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-10-2010, 01:10:11
M113's are also preferred over Strykers in the US Army.   ;D

IMO the US Army arms every average soldier better than anybody else, but they're not so smart about vehicles. Things like M113 and HUMVEE are a mistake me thinks.

"Land jeep for teh winz"
I've seen your crazy driving, you mongol :v


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ySCIT3KO9Zc/STxex6i2lDI/AAAAAAAAOL0/eSQU0VnhyyM/s400/congo_war_1.jpg)

Second Congo War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-10-2010, 11:10:26
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3075/610xz.jpg)
Quote
FEYZABAD, AFGHANISTAN - SEPTEMBER 30: A Mongolian soldier guards a watch tower at the PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team) on September 30, 2010 in Feyzabad, Afghanistan. Badakhshan province was free of Taliban until about a year ago, when they began infiltrating the region and have since killed several local government officials as well as attacked German ISAF soldiers on at least two occasions.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-10-2010, 12:10:25
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3464987531_b22c3d9f6b.jpg)

Quote
An 8th Hussars Centurion that, in the confusion of the fighting along Route 11 in the morning mist, went over a paddy bund and immobilized itself.

Korean war btw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-10-2010, 21:10:51
I've seen your crazy driving, you mongol :v

Who you callin a mongol you ginger :D


Anti-Terror Operations.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/lalla.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-10-2010, 21:10:31
I've seen your crazy driving, you mongol :v

Who you callin a mongol you ginger :D

Hey. That was back in 'nam. We agreed not to talk about that :|
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-10-2010, 21:10:33
I've seen your crazy driving, you mongol :v

Who you callin a mongol you ginger :D

Hey. That was back in 'nam. We agreed not to talk about that :|

I told you not to call me a mongol in public though :( Its like you dun even care D:
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-10-2010, 21:10:11
Don't you remember that cold night though, with joe in the foxhole over?  :-\

(http://msmayhuemodernlit.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/288200834634_vietnam20war2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 24-10-2010, 03:10:44
Can we please stop spreading the myth that the M113 (or any aluminum vehicle) somehow can 'burn' and produce 'toxic fumes' ?

Aluminum is just as inert as steel, it is just not as resistant to high temperatures. IF there is a fire in a M113 (fire of the CONTENTS guys, contents) this generally means more damage or even collapse after a while. Aluminum does not tolerate high heat levels (750+) very well without losing structural integrity.

Even *IF* it would burn, it still does not produce toxic fumes. The contents of the AVF will however. (both steel and alu versions...). Getting alu to burn is pretty difficult ; first you need to make a very fine powder of it to ensure proper exposure to air, and then you still need specific heat sources (and a certain exposuretime) to make it flame. Suffices to say that M113's are not made of aluminum POWDER, but of proper plates of 5000-type alloy.

In 'Nam the M113 would survive MULTIPLE RPG hits without being completely destroyed ; I don't see why the sudden panic. Actually I do ; The case of the HMS sheffield, which sank after being hit by a missile (and was made mostly of alu). It burned...turns out however, that a very silly combination of factors caused the spread of the fire (cheap wiring system, punctured water-system). The only addition that aluminum made is that it transmits heat better than steel does, causing the fire to spread somewhat quicker.

Was illuminating the flaw in a statement that was based on a movie. Don't need to get all 4 paragraphed about it. Also, ANY METAL THAT IS BURNING IS RELEASING HARMFUL VAPOR INTO THE AIR!!! If you think otherwise, you are a moron who should sniff burning aircraft glue. Kids, do not sniff burning metal, you will die! If for any other reason, the high levels of oxidized aluminum deposited in your lungs would certainly do serious harm.

Standard "soldiers patrolling in some city nobody has ever heard of, Afghanistan". You know what country they are from. Sorry, tired and grumpy.
(http://www.acus.org/files/images/german%20soldiers%20afghanistan%20ddp.preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 24-10-2010, 06:10:18
 you miss out on the high if you sniff glue while it's burning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 24-10-2010, 10:10:08
Was illuminating the flaw in a statement that was based on a movie. Don't need to get all 4 paragraphed about it. Also, ANY METAL THAT IS BURNING IS RELEASING HARMFUL VAPOR INTO THE AIR!!! If you think otherwise, you are a moron who should sniff burning aircraft glue. Kids, do not sniff burning metal, you will die! If for any other reason, the high levels of oxidized aluminum deposited in your lungs would certainly do serious harm.

Standard "soldiers patrolling in some city nobody has ever heard of, Afghanistan". You know what country they are from. Sorry, tired and grumpy.
(http://www.acus.org/files/images/german%20soldiers%20afghanistan%20ddp.preview.jpg)

Exposure to aluminum powder (very fine, air-born particles) or vapors on short term (one-time events) will give you nothing but some minor discomfort (coughing!). I'm not sure where you get all this mumbo-jumbo panic stuff from, but just drop it. Aluminum oxide is mostly harmless, only after YEARS of daily inhalation you will get some minor effects (increased chance of alzheimer, lung infections).



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-10-2010, 10:10:35
Hoax

The aluminium at the place of impact might burn a little bit, but their is no way that it becomes a flammable hazard.

if you use an extremely fine file however, and trow a match on the powder

FUN guaranteed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-10-2010, 11:10:05
(http://www.abload.de/img/1000x-22kcvdlm6.jpg)

Interesting article about (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?187621-The-Battle-of-Shahabuddin-Under-Fire-in-Afghanistan-s-Baghlan-Province) a situation not so well known to the public. German troops in one of the biggest firefights since WW2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-10-2010, 22:10:33
(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8196/853776fd81a5b15bc81b1fe.jpg)
Western Front, 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-10-2010, 23:10:06
Dont remember if I ever posted this but I recently posted it on another forum so here goes nothin


Member of the PKK with an M4 and Eotech.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/1e74c0ac.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 24-10-2010, 23:10:10
yeah it have been posted.
I somehow find it a strange looking photo, maybe cos of the perspective or something.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-10-2010, 01:10:49
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2644/e6b0f6615cc038cf2af8380.jpg)
German troop transport in a freight waggon, 1914.
Left: Trip to Paris. See you on the Boulevard. Right: Into the fight, my sabre is itching for action (fig.).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-10-2010, 01:10:43
things took a little longer


A little being 36 years  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 25-10-2010, 09:10:28
same source as dukat, but still had to post this awesome picture
(http://einestages.spiegel.de/hund-images/2010/10/21/3/29ca0284d97248493680fe4dd06518e5_image_document_large_featured_borderless.jpg)

german fighter bombing english tank, WWI Westfront.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-10-2010, 17:10:52
Somehow I doubt that validity of that pic :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 25-10-2010, 18:10:12
Another train pic!  :)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/agent0040oz/Album4-WWI-GoodbyeKiss-039.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 25-10-2010, 19:10:14
Somehow I doubt that validity of that pic :P

Especially since it shows dive bombing, a tactic not invented until the 1920s.  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-10-2010, 20:10:44
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC-3/7f085982.jpg)

Quote
KAJAKI, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 22: U.S. Marine marksman Cpl. Jacob Hoag of Bend, OR with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment sets up a sniper position to provide security for a patrol at outpost West above Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 22, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-10-2010, 22:10:04
Especially since it shows dive bombing, a tactic not invented until the 1920s.  ;)

Were WWI camera's even capable of picturing a flying plane in such quality anyway? I remember all those ghostly pictures of charging soldiers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-10-2010, 22:10:34
Somehow I doubt that validity of that pic :P

Especially since it shows dive bombing, a tactic not invented until the 1920s.  ;)

And its wayyyy too small, or the tank is wayyy too big :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 25-10-2010, 23:10:23
Looks like a still from a 1920's or 30's movie. Maybe Hell's Angels made in 1930?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-10-2010, 23:10:50
same source as dukat, but still had to post this awesome picture
(http://einestages.spiegel.de/hund-images/2010/10/21/3/29ca0284d97248493680fe4dd06518e5_image_document_large_featured_borderless.jpg)

german fighter bombing english tank, WWI Westfront.

I doubt that this is a fake. Most likely the tank was already disabled when the photgrapher decided to wait for the airplane to come into the image section. The source of the picture is Bildarchiv Preußischer Kulturbesitz (bpk) (http://bpkgate.picturemaxx.com/webgate_cms)


(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8910/f91d339eb450b7b0ef4073e.jpg)
German infantry, First Battle of the Marne, September 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-10-2010, 00:10:47
For starters, the plane is REDICULOUSLY tiny, and second, its PERFECTLY caught.  That simply was not possible with the cameras of the time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 26-10-2010, 10:10:53
(http://www.emok.tv/wp-content/gallery/emok-picdump-160/thumbs/thumbs_EMOK%20Picdump%20160_037.jpg)

i must admit i have no idea if this is even a "war zone" picture or what time it is.
but i thought it is kind of funny and would fit in here.

anyone knows anything about this ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 26-10-2010, 10:10:00
Could it be Budapest in 1956?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SUTTO on 26-10-2010, 11:10:28
wherever it is I'm sure someone should be looking after that kid!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 26-10-2010, 12:10:03

i must admit i have no idea if this is even a "war zone" picture or what time it is.
but i thought it is kind of funny and would fit in here.

anyone knows anything about this ?

Its in Holland on 07-05-1945 if aim correct. Its on ''De dam'' where a SS trooper after surendering refused to give up his weapon. Some other SS troops hiding in a Cafe then begin firing at the civilians present on the ''De Dam'' who where waiting for the Canadian libarators.

Believe alot more picture exist of this incident.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MvB_1988 on 26-10-2010, 19:10:15

i must admit i have no idea if this is even a "war zone" picture or what time it is.
but i thought it is kind of funny and would fit in here.

anyone knows anything about this ?

Its in Holland on 07-05-1945 if aim correct. Its on ''De dam'' where a SS trooper after surendering refused to give up his weapon. Some other SS troops hiding in a Cafe then begin firing at the civilians present on the ''De Dam'' who where waiting for the Canadian lebarators.

Believe alot more picture exist of this incident.

Some footage from that moment: http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/776701/5731c6f4/schieten_op_de_dam.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-10-2010, 20:10:47
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1623/a2720378441.jpg)

Quote
A German soldier sits next to candles lit to celebrate his 34th birthday, during a long term patrol in Yaftal e Sofla, in the mountainous region of Feyzabad, east of Kunduz, Afghanistan, early Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 27-10-2010, 03:10:31
poor bugger
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 27-10-2010, 16:10:42
Two MG's

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4445/unavngivetlw.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-10-2010, 16:10:07
^^ I dont see how that is useful anywhere :D

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/lalalala.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 27-10-2010, 17:10:13
Two MG's

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4445/unavngivetlw.jpg)

Yo Dawwwwg. We heard you like shooting with MGs so we added MG on your MG that you can shoot it when you shoot the other!

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5213/yodawgh.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-10-2010, 17:10:22
What kind of MG is that on top of the M2, anyway? Kinda reminds me of a Madsen LMG,.. o0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-10-2010, 17:10:56
I think it actually is a Madsen  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-10-2010, 17:10:01
Yeah, its def a madsen :3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 27-10-2010, 19:10:45
I can think of a reason right off the bat for why you would have two MGs.

The M2 is a large caliber MG. This may not be useful in certain anti-personnel applications for various reasons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 27-10-2010, 19:10:30
The M2 is a large caliber MG. This may not be useful in certain anti-personnel applications for various reasons.

Indeed, and the M2 is very accurate which is great against the stationary and material targets it's meant for, but it also means its pretty much useless in its anti-personel role. The Bren had the same problem.
If you're fighting infantry, you might want a weapon that sprays bullets all over the place so you can hit several targets with one burst. Hence this modification I guess.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-10-2010, 19:10:53
Any more infos on that photo, btw? I´d really like to know how a Danish LMG ended on an American APC. ^^

EDIT:
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/8908/800xo.jpg)
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U.S. Marine marksman Cpl. Jacob Hoag of Bend, OR with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment sets up a sniper position to provide security for a patrol at outpost West above Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 22, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-10-2010, 20:10:30
Just a guess but I think the Danish bought the APC and mounted the Madsen themselves. M113 is a great export product.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 27-10-2010, 21:10:26
Any more infos on that photo, btw? I´d really like to know how a Danish LMG ended on an American APC. ^^

EDIT:
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/8908/800xo.jpg)
Quote
U.S. Marine marksman Cpl. Jacob Hoag of Bend, OR with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment sets up a sniper position to provide security for a patrol at outpost West above Forward Operating Base (FOB) Zeebrugge on October 22, 2010 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. The Marines of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment are responsible for securing the area near the Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River.

now thats what i call a great field of fire ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 27-10-2010, 21:10:21
(http://www.emok.tv/wp-content/gallery/emok-picdump-160/thumbs/thumbs_EMOK%20Picdump%20160_037.jpg)

i must admit i have no idea if this is even a "war zone" picture or what time it is.
but i thought it is kind of funny and would fit in here.

anyone knows anything about this ?
They do realize that taking cover behind a light post kind of looses it's valuability after um... about the second guy.....A line simply just wont work, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 27-10-2010, 22:10:58
(http://www.emok.tv/wp-content/gallery/emok-picdump-160/thumbs/thumbs_EMOK%20Picdump%20160_037.jpg)

i must admit i have no idea if this is even a "war zone" picture or what time it is.
but i thought it is kind of funny and would fit in here.

anyone knows anything about this ?
They do realize that taking cover behind a light post kind of looses it's valuability after um... about the second guy.....A line simply just wont work, right?
Plenty of meatbags to stop incoming bullets. I guess if they get shot at from the side not so much.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-10-2010, 12:10:54
(http://www.derwesten.de/omg/3872695-397009581/530_530_Westerwelle-betont-Abzugsperspektive-aus-Afghanistan-198x148.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 28-10-2010, 21:10:04
(http://ims.mii.lt/asmen/rimga/albumas/boi2005/050506-120818-IMG_3708.jpg)

Kryziu Kalnas
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 28-10-2010, 23:10:07
(http://ims.mii.lt/asmen/rimga/albumas/boi2005/050506-120818-IMG_3708.jpg)

Kryziu Kalnas

where is this and what conflict?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 28-10-2010, 23:10:59
Google, first hit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_of_Crosses
Lithuania, and not a conflict at all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 28-10-2010, 23:10:20
but it is a monument to several conflicts.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-10-2010, 00:10:14
but it is a monument to several conflicts.
So? We don't post pictures of cemetaries here either.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 30-10-2010, 13:10:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Bat-rr.jpg)
my dad used to drive one of those beasts. they got a t54/t44 chasis
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 30-10-2010, 17:10:24
Love the BAT-M, they've got a really purposeful look about them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 30-10-2010, 17:10:19
(http://www.bf-games.net/forum/uploads/1283810648/gallery_28554_184_9336.jpg)
NVA SPW 60 BP amph. Mot. Contactor troop unit. In the background a VM-landing ship of the Frosch-class.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 30-10-2010, 18:10:24
(http://military.my-place.us/motsch-4.jpg)
NVA SPW 60 BP amph. Mot. Contactor troop unit. In the background a VM-landing ship of the Frosch-class.

moar vietnam pics!


(http://media.knoxnews.com/media/img/photos/2009/11/10/111109vietnamvet2e_t607.jpg)

A photograph taken by John Olson depicts Vietnam War veteran Nick Smartt during the Tet Offensive, as originally published in Life magazine Vol. 64, No. 10 in the March 8, 1968 issue

(http://pics.livejournal.com/melting_phot/pic/0000bztq)
(http://pics.livejournal.com/melting_phot/pic/0000cq1e)
(http://pics.livejournal.com/melting_phot/pic/0000a8wx/s320x240)

and now for something completely different


(http://pulitzerprize.org/files/2009/07/iranshoot1979.jpg)

On Aug. 27, 1979, two parallel lines of 11 men formed on a field of dry dirt in Sanandaj, Iran. One group wore blindfolds. The other held rifles. The command came in Farsi to fire: “Atesh!” Behind the soldier farthest to the right, a 12th man also shot, his Nikon camera and Kodak film preserving in black and white a mass execution. (2)

Within hours, the photo ran across six columns in Ettela’at, the oldest newspaper in Iran. Within days, it appeared on front pages around the world. Within weeks, the new Iranian government annexed the offending paper. Within months, the photo won the Pulitzer Prize.

Ettela’at, however, didn’t print the photographer’s name, fearing his safety. The Pulitzer was officially awarded to “an unnamed photographer of United Press International,” the news service that distributed the photo in the U.S. It remains the only time the award has ever been given to an anonymous recipient. In fact, nearly three decades after the epochal photograph first appeared, almost no one knows who took it.



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-10-2010, 19:10:11
<cough>  Um, zino, those are NVA as in the Nationale Volksarmee of East Germany....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 31-10-2010, 00:10:23
<cough>  Um, zino, those are NVA as in the Nationale Volksarmee of East Germany....

lol... baaad mistake-_-
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 31-10-2010, 03:10:53
I've always found the Ontos to be interesting...

(http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/tanks/ontos2.jpg)

Quote
The 20" wide tracks of the 9-ton Ontos would allow it to go on the soft soils surrounding the rice paddies of Vietnam.  They both served as bunker busters.  Both vehicles lessened the infantry's causalities by being close to the fight; and could be quickly deployed to overcome an enemy's fixed positions.
 
The Ontos carried the beehive round that sent out a hundred darts per firing to clean out a jungle of its enemy.  There was no other weapon that could clear a jungle for a depth of a ¼ mile like the 106mm recoilless rifle using the beehive round.  Artillery shells and bombs effectiveness was cut to the area of a direct hit. 
 
The jungle vegetation absorbed both concussion and fragmentation.  The other vehicles that mounted the 106mm recoilless rifle were open to enemy small arms fire.  The Ontos could expose itself to enemy small arms for the short time it took to empty its 6 guns and depart to a more secure position to reload.  It was an armoured shotgun and the North Vietnamese Army feared it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 31-10-2010, 08:10:37
(http://www.bf-games.net/forum/uploads/1283810648/gallery_28554_184_9336.jpg)
NVA SPW 60 BP amph. Mot. Contactor troop unit. In the background a VM-landing ship of the Frosch-class.

What was a "contractor troop unit" in the NVA?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 31-10-2010, 12:10:04
North Yemen Civil War: Royalist Yemeni forces try to repel an Egyptian armored attack
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/North_Yemen_Civil_War.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 31-10-2010, 12:10:25
North Yemen Civil War: Royalist Yemeni forces try to repel an Egyptian armored attack
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/North_Yemen_Civil_War.jpg)

Just for one moment I thought that guy had a 'Davy Crockett'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 31-10-2010, 13:10:06
(http://www.bf-games.net/forum/uploads/1283810648/gallery_28554_184_9336.jpg)
NVA SPW 60 BP amph. Mot. contractor protecting troop unit. In the background a VM-landing ship of the Frosch-class.

What was a "contractor troop unit" in the NVA?
amph. Mot. Schützentruppenteil
bad translation program  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 31-10-2010, 15:10:08
I've always found the Ontos to be interesting...


Quote
The 20" wide tracks of the 9-ton Ontos would allow it to go on the soft soils surrounding the rice paddies of Vietnam.  They both served as bunker busters.  Both vehicles lessened the infantry's causalities by being close to the fight; and could be quickly deployed to overcome an enemy's fixed positions.
 
The Ontos carried the beehive round that sent out a hundred darts per firing to clean out a jungle of its enemy.  There was no other weapon that could clear a jungle for a depth of a ¼ mile like the 106mm recoilless rifle using the beehive round.  Artillery shells and bombs effectiveness was cut to the area of a direct hit.  
 
The jungle vegetation absorbed both concussion and fragmentation.  The other vehicles that mounted the 106mm recoilless rifle were open to enemy small arms fire.  The Ontos could expose itself to enemy small arms for the short time it took to empty its 6 guns and depart to a more secure position to reload.  It was an armoured shotgun and the North Vietnamese Army feared it.
Ontos for the frakking win!

Loved by its crew, hated by the North vietnamese And axed by the US goverment

Like most effective US combat vehicles

Another one=

(http://thumbnails.truveo.com/0013/F7/E7/F7E726B6166D2CA8707C59_Large.jpg)
M551 Sheridans being parradropped
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 31-10-2010, 17:10:56
I just came across a picture I made back in the sandbox, What type is this T-34?
[img]http://94.100.125.24/1049750001-1049800000/1049783001-1049783100/1049783017_6_PpGd.jpeg[/im
g]
In Afghanistan they build buildings on your Russian tanks!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 31-10-2010, 18:10:12
I just came across a picture I made back in the sandbox, What type is this T-34?
[img]http://94.100.125.24/1049750001-1049800000/1049783001-1049783100/1049783017_6_PpGd.jpeg[/im
g]
In Afghanistan they build buildings on your Russian tanks!

T-54/55
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 31-10-2010, 21:10:42
If I may take the time to explain why the Sheridan tank was phased out.

They were top heavy and narrow. In uneven terrain they had a bad habit of tipping themselves over when they fired their gun to the side.
(http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/8954/copy20of20sheridans20in20ravin.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 31-10-2010, 21:10:19
They where old and needed replacement  ;D

Aluminum wears down faster then steel

oh wait they dint got a replacement
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 31-10-2010, 21:10:00
If I may take the time to explain why the Sheridan tank was phased out.

They were top heavy and narrow. In uneven terrain they had a bad habit of tipping themselves over when they fired their gun to the side.

So BF2 Engine was made for the Sheridan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nerdsturm on 31-10-2010, 22:10:49
They where old and needed replacement  ;D

Aluminum wears down faster then steel

oh wait they dint got a replacement
I'm sure you know what the US military needs more than its generals  ::)

It's not like they lack funding, if it was considered necessary they'd have built new models.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 31-10-2010, 22:10:28
They where old and needed replacement  ;D

Aluminum wears down faster then steel

oh wait they dint got a replacement

All the roles can be accomplished by the Bradley AFV and the Stryker respectively. Though I'm not sure how stable the 120mm is on that little guy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 31-10-2010, 22:10:44
They where old and needed replacement  ;D

Aluminum wears down faster then steel

oh wait they dint got a replacement
I'm sure you know what the US military needs more than its generals  ::)

It's not like the they lack funding, if it was considered necessary they'd have built new models.
Its the guys up top that prevents this yes. The US has resources enough

Yet look at the russian AFV and then at US AFV.. And you see who is better equipped on all levels
They where old and needed replacement  ;D

Aluminum wears down faster then steel

oh wait they dint got a replacement

All the roles can be accomplished by the Bradley AFV and the Stryker respectively. Though I'm not sure how stable the 120mm is on that little guy.
Bradley cannot swim, nor be parachuted from a plane. The US airborne can only dream of the wide families of airdroppable vehicles the Russian VVD has.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nerdsturm on 31-10-2010, 22:10:34
I think I already posted about this a while ago in this thread, but the Russian and American armed forces cannot be compared, as they're built for completely different things. The Russian army, like that of the Soviets, is almost completely centered around fighting a conflict either in Russia or in bordering nations.

You know how useful those large numbers of AFVs would be if the Russians went to war in, say, South America? It'd take months just to get a sizable portion of them to the opposing nation even if they could move them by boat, if they were fighting a landlocked country without Russian allies in the region, or if they were up against a superior navy, politics would probably find a peaceful solution before the backbone of the Russian armor got to its destination. And politics is never fast...

The US military focuses on strategic mobility because it has to due to its geographic location, and this means its extremely costly to use many AFVs, which are difficult to move by air and time consuming to move by boat. Hence, if a vehicle's role can be filled by a mixture of infantry and aircraft, it is.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 31-10-2010, 23:10:33
All the roles can be accomplished by the Bradley AFV and the Stryker respectively. Though I'm not sure how stable the 120mm is on that little guy.
Bradley cannot swim, nor be parachuted from a plane. The US airborne can only dream of the wide families of airdroppable vehicles the Russian VVD has.

Way to read, dude. I said Bradleys AND Strykers. Also, the Sheridan was not amphibious. It was water resistant enough to cross about 50 yards of water. After crossing the river, they had to stop to drain out the water before they could continue into combat. This feature was rarely used for this reason.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-10-2010, 23:10:42
The US military basically represents the British military of the 1700s/early 1800s.  "The British Army is a projectile meant to be fired by the British Navy."  That maxim holds clearly for the US military today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 01-11-2010, 21:11:54
(http://de.academic.ru/pictures/dewiki/66/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-34431-0009__Erfurt__Kampfgruppen-_Ausbildung.jpg)
DDR-Kampfgruppe Combat teams of the working class in training 1956.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-11-2010, 22:11:06
Why did I think of Volkssturm, when I saw that pic for the first time?  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-11-2010, 22:11:09
Found some piccies at home, have enough to last a life time of posts lol


Operation Sun, I had about 28 days of experience as a soldier whent his pic was taken :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poop-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 01-11-2010, 23:11:52
Why did I think of Volkssturm, when I saw that pic for the first time?  ::)
Volkssturm, Bundeswehr puppet soldier, combat teams what the different  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-11-2010, 23:11:25
Tolga, every time I see your photos, I have the urge to send you sheep skin hats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-11-2010, 23:11:49
I always wanted one of those :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 02-11-2010, 00:11:17
I always wanted one of those :(


!!!
HOW BIG IS YOUR HEAD!?
I know a place that sells these that this guy is wearing.
(http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/50556743.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=E41C9FE5C4AA0A143CE40D8DC1EF2E471F9A84F04E69596A4AE967951B6EF893B01E70F2B3269972)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-11-2010, 00:11:03
:OoOoOOoOo


I SHALL MEASURE TOMMOROW. Its 1:34 am now :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-11-2010, 09:11:59
Why did I think of Volkssturm, when I saw that pic for the first time?  ::)
Volkssturm, Bundeswehr puppet soldier, combat teams what the different  ::)
"Bundeswehr Puppet Soldiers" equals Volkssturm or Workers combat teams? Are you stupid or something?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 02-11-2010, 13:11:17
Why did I think of Volkssturm, when I saw that pic for the first time?  ::)
Volkssturm, Bundeswehr puppet soldier, combat teams what the different  ::)
"Bundeswehr Puppet Soldiers" equals Volkssturm or Workers combat teams? Are you stupid or something?
only a bundeswehr soldier who went to afghanistan and saw real combat is a real soldier for me. sorry but what i saw in my army time was more like an badly organized bunch of monkeys
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-11-2010, 15:11:23
only a bundeswehr soldier who went to afghanistan and saw real combat is a real soldier for me. sorry but what i saw in my army time was more like an badly organized bunch of monkeys

This is because they dont know what to do with all the soldiers. In professional militaries every soldier has a duty, but in a conscript force there are so many soldiers (they're not actually soldiers though) that the higher ups dont know what to do with them. This at least what IVE seen with the Turkish conscript force, I wouldnt know too much about other ones. The conscripts who arent combat qualified (ie they are below the rank of Sergeant) are given basic tasks like moving supplies, moving sand bags from one side of the base to the other, going on pointless patrols, personal drivers for Officers etc etc

Have to be fast with these pictures, those helicopters dont stay like that forever you know :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 02-11-2010, 20:11:37
Wow second guy from the left now thats what i call camo! Only a face and a hand!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 03-11-2010, 10:11:31
wow I was like: Which guy?
And then I saw him  ;D
Really nice
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 03-11-2010, 14:11:27
Put on white cloves and a ski mask, and he would be gone :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nilsson on 03-11-2010, 17:11:43
I always wanted one of those :(


!!!
HOW BIG IS YOUR HEAD!?
I know a place that sells these that this guy is wearing.
(http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/50556743.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=E41C9FE5C4AA0A143CE40D8DC1EF2E471F9A84F04E69596A4AE967951B6EF893B01E70F2B3269972)


Swedish cavalry?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-11-2010, 17:11:47
I always wanted one of those :(


!!!
HOW BIG IS YOUR HEAD!?
I know a place that sells these that this guy is wearing.
(http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/50556743.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=E41C9FE5C4AA0A143CE40D8DC1EF2E471F9A84F04E69596A4AE967951B6EF893B01E70F2B3269972)


Swedish cavalry?

No idea at all. Just know it is was labeled "Sweedish Cossack sheepskin cap", it had a leather adjusting strap on the outside, and no insignia of any kind and no sun visor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-11-2010, 20:11:26
(http://i51.tinypic.com/ww10np.jpg)

Quote
Lance Cpl. Alexander Watsion, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, with India company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, First Marine Division, walks during a patrol, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2011, in Sangin, south of Kabul, Afghanistan.[/img]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 03-11-2010, 21:11:58
Cool, future soldier  ;).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-11-2010, 23:11:58
I see everyone follows the tactic "give the small guy the big MG".

Watch duty, with style.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/JOH-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 04-11-2010, 00:11:22
I see everyone follows the tactic "give the small guy the big MG".

Watch duty, with style.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/JOH-1.jpg)

M16A1 conversions? I suspect its a yes, the carrying handle its the one of the M16A1 but the handguards are from the M16A2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-11-2010, 19:11:54
(http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-148277-galleryV9-yonq.jpg)
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German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg joins German ISAF snipers overlooking the troubled Chahar Darah district on 04th November 10. Since 4 days a joint ISAF-ANA operation called "Blitz" is being conducted, with the aim of establishing a Forward Outpost along the LOC "Little Pluto", running south of Camp Kunduz.
More infos on Operation Blitz can be read here. (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?188766-German-US-and-Afghan-troops-launch-quot-Operation-Blitz-quot-%28ongoing%29)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 04-11-2010, 19:11:30
Your Defense Minister looks pretty bad ass. But why do people insist on giving away perfectly good sniper positions while doing photo-ops?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-11-2010, 20:11:56
Because those two hills we occupy in Chahar Darrah where this shot was taken are basically two big, fat zits in a pretty flat land. Anything that moves up there will be seen anyways. Doesn´t matter if you´ve got the Defense Minster up there when you have MILANs, GraMaWas and snipers covering the whole area.
Here´s an overview (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8/aufzeichnen2.png) of Hill 431, the northern hill of the two occupied hills. As you can see, not really a good "sniper spot" ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-11-2010, 01:11:41
^^^^^
Not a good sniper spot in the conventional sense. However, in Afghanistan, the folks we are fighting are not even close to being on a par with the Germans/Americans/etc. in terms of counter-sniping ability and general marksmanship.


I see spectacular fields of fire with little to no cover to those who would dare attack the hill. That, in combination with the guided missiles at the site, artillery support, and air support tells me this is in fact a very GOOD sniper spot. Though the term "marksman" or "sharpshooter" would be more applicable to the mission they are performing than "sniper" as they are not trying to be sneaky.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-11-2010, 02:11:01
Exactly.  If the taliban had a coordinated mortar and artillery system with full airsupport, that hillock would be a death trap.  But they have none of that :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 05-11-2010, 11:11:27
They got mortars and rockets, though they usually blow themselves up or miss..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 05-11-2010, 13:11:21
Exactly.  If the taliban had a coordinated mortar and artillery system with full airsupport, that hillock would be a death trap.  But they have none of that :P

The whole setup reminds me of the Rockpile outside Hue...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 05-11-2010, 14:11:47
Our defense minister is a bit weird. Sometimes he reminds me off the time putin posed topless and with that Tiger he shot. I mean the way he runs around with sunglasses and the kevlar vest it's like "look at me I'm badass, vote for us!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 05-11-2010, 14:11:52
Guttenberg is handeled as the next Primeminister of Germany
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 05-11-2010, 15:11:09
Yeah I know. Based on looking badass.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-11-2010, 18:11:01
He´s atleast a better Defense Minister than "I´m just gunna ignore the whole situation in Afghanistan lulz"-Jung...he mostly shines as DM because his predecessor was nondescript.
Therefore I´m not sure if he´ll be a good PM...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 05-11-2010, 18:11:28
and he is better then fuxking stupid Austrian Minister of "Defense" who never even was in military
"I cannot use a weapon"..... He is killing the rest whats left of Bundesheer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-11-2010, 20:11:46
Lets put a WW1 pic here before it gets a political discussion.


(http://www.old-picture.com/american-history-1900-1930s/pictures/Trenches-German-003.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-11-2010, 23:11:15
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Bundesarchiv_Bild_102-13870%2C_Frankfurt%2C_Man%C3%B6ver_der_Reichswehr.jpg)
German 'tanks' 1932. These are complete dummies on cars.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 06-11-2010, 12:11:32
some pics from the front near the Isonzo today.
1. WW.

1) Italian tranches near Tolmein. Overrun at 24.Okt.1917 by Rommels unit.
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/1750/p7240973.jpg)
2) detailed pic (rebuild for tourist, but you still see small, overgrown trenches everywhere)
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8042/p7240976.jpg)
3) oberes Werk Hermann in the Flitscher Klause. inside, very heavily damaged.
(http://img575.imageshack.us/img575/6067/p7251026.jpg)
link to an areal view http://www.weltkriege.at/Festungen/Suedwestfront/Flitsch/Fort%20Hermann1.jpg (http://www.weltkriege.at/Festungen/Suedwestfront/Flitsch/Fort%20Hermann1.jpg)
to all pics the coordinates:
1+2) 46°11'4.25"N  13°39'36.83"E
3) 46°21'35.23"N  13°35'18.97"E (you will see another fortress at the street, thats the second one)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 07-11-2010, 17:11:37
(http://www.achtungpanzer.com/images/lt31.jpg)

Leichte Traktor (VK 31)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 07-11-2010, 18:11:05
it's the LOLtraktor !
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 07-11-2010, 20:11:46
STRONGEST TANK IN WoT!


(http://www.navy.gov.au/w/images/Vietnam-huey.jpg)
Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-11-2010, 17:11:29
*shivers*

'Nam.

*starts having the flashbacks of Viet-cong POW camps*


W00t Wardak, Afghanland.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-11-2010, 17:11:08
Pure sovietness!!
(http://www.palba.cz/forumfoto/albums/userpics/10122/is3_berlin_7_9_45.jpg)
7.9. '45. Berlin
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-11-2010, 20:11:38
Soviet tank crew in Afghanistan

(http://openlettersmonthly.com/issue/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/troops_detail2.jpg)

Sayuz NERUSHEM RESPUTIN !
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LtJimmy on 09-11-2010, 04:11:05
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs181.snc4/37401_133102390043979_133073063380245_241371_904754_n.jpg)
And they're all New Zealands, All ours! MOOHAHAHA!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-11-2010, 12:11:11
11 november remembarnce day

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Belgian_machinegunner_in_1918_guarding_trench.jpg)

Belgian machine gunner in 1918 during the spring offensive
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Butcher on 11-11-2010, 18:11:50
why does one of the planes have a swastika on it (the wrong way around). was it a common decoration before the nazis misused it? i only know it is/used to be a symbol of luck in the indian-?hinduistic? culture.

(http://www.veteranshour.com/trenches.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 11-11-2010, 18:11:59
why does one of the planes have a swastika on it (the wrong way around). was it a common decoration before the nazis misused it?
Yes it was:
(http://www.historiainfinitus.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/beckhard1.jpg)
Vizefeldwebel Fritz Beckhardt (27 March 1889 - 13 January 1962) He was Jewish, by the way.

And still is:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Thorondor123/faf.jpg)
For example the Finnish Airforce (picture) and Utti Jäger Regiment still use a swastika as their symbol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 11-11-2010, 18:11:29
Erzerum Offensive
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Ruserz.jpg)
Russian troops holding captured ottoman standards
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-11-2010, 20:11:16
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/4420/z51638103856b89c87af5b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 11-11-2010, 20:11:46
Plastertape as camouflage, +1 for originality.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-11-2010, 20:11:05
x2 Fuchs


"Im heavy weapons guy, and THIS is my weapon :|"
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/98721127.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 11-11-2010, 21:11:33
The Soldier is behind him  ;D Nice Direct Hit he got.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-11-2010, 11:11:49
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/86a15f2f.jpg)

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An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier takes up position during a gunbattle near Jalalabad airport November 13, 2010. Taliban insurgents attacked the main airport and a foreign military base at Jalalabad in Afghanistan's east on Saturday, ******* witnesses and police said, with up to 10 of the attackers killed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-11-2010, 11:11:50
I've been away too long from this thread



(http://i41.tinypic.com/nquwes.jpg)

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Australian 3rd Brigade in Egypt, during WWI

Saturday Bonus:

(http://i41.tinypic.com/15rlgsy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-11-2010, 16:11:14
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AfcsaM2S0Qw/RopqlK5KK-I/AAAAAAAAAF0/vb_VYjo3PR4/s400/vietcong_veterans.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-11-2010, 18:11:09
Any information regarding that picture, CPS?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 13-11-2010, 18:11:56
Between Viet Minh and Vietcong, I'm going to guess the first
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-11-2010, 19:11:04
Actually North Vietnamese infiltrators, in the Plain of Reeds, a vast wetland, in 1967.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-11-2010, 02:11:09
(http://castlemaine-boy.smugmug.com/photos/318910113_57vjt-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-11-2010, 15:11:36
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/510669-2/German+aiming)

Interwar German Soldier.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 14-11-2010, 15:11:36
Looks like a diodrama, or diorama, whichever it's spelled.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 14-11-2010, 16:11:43
Likely just colorizied (spelling  ???). Not too well done.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-11-2010, 18:11:21
Somethin funny about his rifle too. He's also not dressed quite like a German soldier.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 14-11-2010, 19:11:18
Plastic. Period.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-11-2010, 19:11:43
The rifle in his hands is a
(http://mauser98k.internetdsl.pl/modele/carwz28.jpg)

If it is not that the only other thing i can think of is a Kar 98a

I am thinking in the direction of a prewar polish soldier here
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 14-11-2010, 19:11:06
Whats the thing under the barrel? Lazer beam?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-11-2010, 19:11:16
Ever seen a picture of 3 rifles standing upright with the barrel to the sky? they use that hook to make it possible.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-11-2010, 19:11:11
Nah, that's reichswehr.

And siben got it right.  the K98AZ didn't have a cleaning rod, so that hook is for stacking rifles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-11-2010, 19:11:05
anyway, my picture of the day.

WW1 Senegalese and other French African colony soldiers
(http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/assets/images/db_images/db_sap01_ca000497_p1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 14-11-2010, 19:11:14
(http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/748/bundesarchivbild105doa3.jpg)
German Askari soldier
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-11-2010, 22:11:30
On patrol with PÖH
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakePOH3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 14-11-2010, 22:11:53
On patrol with PÖH
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakePOH3.jpg)

plastic toy ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-11-2010, 22:11:57
^^ As is the armored vehicle behind it <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-11-2010, 23:11:20
Why all people in turkey have black faces  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 14-11-2010, 23:11:30
Why all people in turkey have black faces  ;)

thats ignorant!

everybody knows thats because turkish people are all spec ops and need to cover their leetness
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 15-11-2010, 00:11:20
(http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/3/a/e/a/Frigate_Explodes_3de2.jpg?adImageId=10922965&imageId=6061194)
HMS Antelope Explodes in 1982 as Britain Retakes the Falklands
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-11-2010, 01:11:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/8inchHowitzerMk1BeingTowedSomme1916.jpg)

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8 inch Howitzer Mk 1 being towed by a Holt tractor at the Battle of the Somme, 1917.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 15-11-2010, 05:11:53
(http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/3/a/e/a/Frigate_Explodes_3de2.jpg?adImageId=10922965&imageId=6061194)
HMS Antelope Explodes in 1982 as Britain Retakes the Falklands
Anybody know if there are some books on the falklands war?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 15-11-2010, 05:11:23
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/8inchHowitzerMk1BeingTowedSomme1916.jpg)

I wonder why this cumbersome beasts werent used on WW2, or at least a more revolutionary design; the shells that this thing used leaved huge craters, at least 4 times strong as one field artillery gun from WW2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-11-2010, 11:11:54
The problem was range. And then you have to add the fast mobility war of WW2.

Guns like the BL 8inch where purely designed for trench warfare
German sapping my Howitzer!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/8inchHowitzerMkVIinDitch.jpg)

BL 8 inch Howitzer Mk VII slid off the road into a ditch. This is the 1st australian siege artillery battery
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 15-11-2010, 17:11:51
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/8inchHowitzerMk1BeingTowedSomme1916.jpg)

I wonder why this cumbersome beasts werent used on WW2, or at least a more revolutionary design; the shells that this thing used leaved huge craters, at least 4 times strong as one field artillery gun from WW2.

I believe the British adopted the attitude with field artillery that it should be mainly for suppressing purposes so focused on smaller, quick firing models with excellent fire control systems i.e the 25 pounder.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 17-11-2010, 01:11:12
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/8inchHowitzerMk1BeingTowedSomme1916.jpg[/img

I wonder why this cumbersome beasts werent used on WW2, or at least a more revolutionary design; the shells that this thing used leaved huge craters, at least 4 times strong as one field artillery gun from WW2.

Well ya see, they DID use guns of that size in WW2. 8 inches is 203mm. Certainly the Russians had towed artillery in that caliber or larger, and everyone also had rail guns, which proved more mobile than their towed counterparts.
On top of that the ever widening bores of the battleship guns, getting up to 18 inches on Japanese ships.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 17-11-2010, 02:11:53
(http://www.bf-games.net/forum/uploads/1283810648/gallery_28554_190_678.jpg)
KuK Soldiers in Battle
Austria-Italy front
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 17-11-2010, 09:11:26
(http://www.lahana.org/blog/3/Edirne_orta.jpg)
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Bulgarian forces waiting to commence their assault on Adrinople
First Balkan War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-11-2010, 16:11:03
(http://www.bf-games.net/forum/uploads/1283810648/gallery_28554_190_678.jpg)
KuK Soldiers in Battle
Austria-Italy front

Backwards helmet?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-11-2010, 17:11:47
Yeah, I noticed that too :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 17-11-2010, 17:11:25
That's how cool people wear their helmets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: General Tso on 17-11-2010, 17:11:22
(http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/3/a/e/a/Frigate_Explodes_3de2.jpg?adImageId=10922965&imageId=6061194)
HMS Antelope Explodes in 1982 as Britain Retakes the Falklands
Anybody know if there are some books on the falklands war?
Max Hastings has a good one...he was there as a reporter:

http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Falklands-Hastings-Simon-Jenkins/dp/0393301982/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290012670&sr=8-1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 17-11-2010, 18:11:37
Backwards helmet?

Given that he is a gunner and is sitting in a forward position all day (like in the picture), it's quite imaginable that he wears his helmet backwards because normally the neckguard would get in the way trying to sit down like this. :)

I have the same problem on my racing bike when I wear a cap backwards.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-11-2010, 19:11:11
(http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/c4d05b6b89d1e390_landing)

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US tank moving through swampy area during action. Vietnam, 1967
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-11-2010, 17:11:37
(http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/4c76c76a71954e04_landing)

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Vietnam, 1966
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 18-11-2010, 17:11:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/1917_november_austro_hungarian_infantry_fording_river_isonzo_under_heavy_fire.png)
1917 november austro-hungarian infantry fording river isonzo under heavy fire
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-11-2010, 20:11:51
(http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/e3efd309f732cedd_landing)

Quote
Czechoslovakian Crisis
Russian troops, one holding a copy of the newspaper PRAVDA, lounging around by their tanks during the Soviet invasion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-11-2010, 05:11:29
Very magnificent song, and amazing pictures of the horrors of Verdun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj3n02CQJiU
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 20-11-2010, 07:11:22
(http://www.fl18.de/images/?id=5746)
heavy tank K-Wagen prototypes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-11-2010, 16:11:05
(http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/c6ee747f80bc3ad4_large)

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Soldiers waiting patiently for a hot supper
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-11-2010, 17:11:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Soldats-fran%C3%A7ais-attaque.jpg)

French soldiers attack under heavy fire at Verdun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-11-2010, 11:11:25
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6408/18014932.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 21-11-2010, 13:11:21
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6408/18014932.jpg)

Советская десантные
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-11-2010, 17:11:47
Always time to get a haircut :)
(http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/assets/images/db_images/db_sap01_ca000498_p1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-11-2010, 19:11:00
(http://members.multimania.co.uk/Indochine/photos/cefeo_orgs.jpg)

French Union soldiers in the First Indochina War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-11-2010, 01:11:14
(http://www.japanfocus.org/data/4.dbp-parachutiste.jpg)

French Para-troopers parachute into the battle of Dien Bien Phu. The battle would ultimately lead to the defeat of the French
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 22-11-2010, 11:11:11
The battle would ultimately lead to the defeat of the French...

...where they could point and whine to the americans, ditch out and dont say thanks on their way out for the third time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-11-2010, 11:11:40
(http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Templates/GenerateThumbnail.aspx?imageURL=/NR/rdonlyres/9AF7F542-1EDD-47C7-A9FF-903E22ACF933/0/Lcpl_Goodright__IMG_060633.jpg)
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Lance Corporal Martin Goodright hunkers down in the long grass
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-11-2010, 17:11:07
(http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_16731/scope_0/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~16731~Operationen%20leddes%20av%20afghansk%20polis.)

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Afghan police arrested four men for the attack on the Swedish/Finnish patrol that occurred on Friday were two Finnish soldiers and one Swedish officer was injured
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-11-2010, 18:11:53
Story on the B-1 Bombers (Cold War U.S. bombers) currently serving in A-stan

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/21/cold-wars-b-1-bomber-emerges-as-effective-weapon-in-afghanistan/?icid=main%7Caim%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%7C185601
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-11-2010, 20:11:30
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1337/20101120adf8500210016.jpg)

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One of the riderless horses, signifying 7th Brigade losses on operations, is led up Adelaide Street. (Date taken: 20 November 2010)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-11-2010, 22:11:22
The battle would ultimately lead to the defeat of the French...

...where they could point and whine to the americans, ditch out and dont say thanks on their way out for the third time.
::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 24-11-2010, 00:11:07
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/11/24/world/24koreaspan-cnd/24koreaspan-cnd-articleLarge.jpg)
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People watched as smoke rose from South Korea’s Yeonpyeong Island after North Korea reportedly fired hundreds of rounds of artillery from its stronghold on the west coast.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 24-11-2010, 00:11:58
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1201.snc4/155314_109077905828105_100001776874527_60078_4496364_n.jpg)
A little bit of target practice in the desert.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-11-2010, 16:11:01
An NVA soldier beams as a photograph is taken of these ARVN prisoners during the Fall of Saigon.

(http://www.vnafmamn.com/fighting/ARVN_captured.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 24-11-2010, 17:11:25
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/RM1.jpg)
Old school meats new school!
WTF No.1?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-11-2010, 17:11:14
why not? The soldier just found the weapon from the bab Taliban.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-11-2010, 18:11:44
Those brits are just taking back what there army left there when they invaded iraq and so during WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 24-11-2010, 18:11:36
WTF No.1?

Southern Asia has a long British colonial history, and nowadays there still are a lot of antique British weapons there. The Taliban in Afghanistan still use weapons like the No1. These soldiers are clearing a cache; it's not that soldier his rifle. :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 24-11-2010, 18:11:43
Well i see no incendiary grenade but there is defo a cache somewhere around there  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 24-11-2010, 18:11:20
At least he's showing that he considers his L86 more worthy of lying in the dirt than his new SMLE.  Pity he probably won't be able to keep it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 24-11-2010, 19:11:45
There are even some weapons (muskets) we found there who still lying around from back in the English empire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-11-2010, 19:11:14
You know you should just give the Taliban back their muskets.  I mean they're more of a threat to themselves with those.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 24-11-2010, 19:11:37
(http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/sdbpenetratep1.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 24-11-2010, 19:11:36
I'd actually prefer the no.1 to L85, due the fact that .303 has more energy at longer distances than 5.56mm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 24-11-2010, 19:11:29
I'd actually prefer the no.1 to L85, due the fact that .303 has more energy at longer distances than 5.56mm

Its a caliber no longer in use, so even if you prefer that weapon, when you are out of ammo you are fucked.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-11-2010, 19:11:54
I'd actually prefer the no.1 to L85, due the fact that .303 has more energy at longer distances than 5.56mm

Its a caliber no longer in use, so even if you prefer that weapon, when you are out of ammo you are fucked.

Many companies still produce .303 full time to this day, it is anything but no longer in use.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 25-11-2010, 00:11:34
Getting that ammo to front lines might be dodgy, but
WTF No.1?

Southern Asia has a long British colonial history, and nowadays there still are a lot of antique British weapons there. The Taliban in Afghanistan still use weapons like the No1. These soldiers are clearing a cache; it's not that soldier his rifle. :)

Ammo problem solution: kill Talibans and take control of their caches.

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8908/troolsmiley24.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 25-11-2010, 09:11:57

Ammo problem solution: kill Talibans and take control of their caches.

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8908/troolsmiley24.gif)

And you will only find 7.62x39 and 7.62x54.

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8908/troolsmiley24.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 25-11-2010, 09:11:23
They rechambered their no.1's to 7.62??

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8908/troolsmiley24.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 25-11-2010, 09:11:02

Ammo problem solution: kill Talibans and take control of their caches.

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8908/troolsmiley24.gif)

And you will only find 7.62x39 and 7.62x54.

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8908/troolsmiley24.gif)
Taliban have lots of .303.  If its not mass produced stuff, it'll be Khyber pass ammo.  The new generation might be all over the AK, but the elders fought with Lee Enfields.  being able to shoot accurately was very important out there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 25-11-2010, 10:11:43
Taliban have lots of .303.  If its not mass produced stuff, it'll be Khyber pass ammo.  The new generation might be all over the AK, but the elders fought with Lee Enfields.  being able to shoot accurately was very important out there.

Yeah I know, but not that many. The majority of them use Ak's. And thats besides the point; modern armies needs modern weapons, not some old rifle even if it shoots very accurately. If you want accuraccy then be sure to have a DMR rifle next time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 25-11-2010, 15:11:54
Much of the terrain in Afghanistan favours long range warfare, where the advantages of older bolt action rifles outweigh their disadvantages.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-11-2010, 15:11:47
Much of the terrain in Afghanistan favours long range warfare, where the advantages of older bolt action rifles outweigh their disadvantages.
indeed i was about to say that aswel. An AK47 its bullet becomes inaccurate beyond 300m while a good old powerfull bolt action rifle goes far beyond that
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 25-11-2010, 16:11:20
At least he's showing that he considers his L86 more worthy of lying in the dirt than his new SMLE.  Pity he probably won't be able to keep it.
that's a shame
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 25-11-2010, 18:11:05
Much of the terrain in Afghanistan favours long range warfare, where the advantages of older bolt action rifles outweigh their disadvantages.

Alright deploy with that rifle and then come here and tell me how it went. Or we could ask Tolga; Im sure that he has find a shit load of Enfields.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 25-11-2010, 18:11:21
I see no pictures. Help me to see them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 25-11-2010, 19:11:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/1917_ortler_vorgipfelstellung_3850_m_highest_trench_in_history_of_first_world_war.jpg)

Ortler Vorgipfelstellung 3850 m
K.u.K Tropps at the Orlter. 1.World War. Austrian Southwest front
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-11-2010, 14:11:15
Alright deploy with that rifle and then come here and tell me how it went. Or we could ask Tolga; Im sure that he has find a shit load of Enfields.

Nein sorry. The weapons are more modern on our end.

indeed i was about to say that aswel. An AK47 its bullet becomes inaccurate beyond 300m while a good old powerfull bolt action rifle goes far beyond that

I dont remember a range where the AK wasnt inaccurate. Its reliable but a piece of sh!t.


A visit in an unnamed country.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/24vn0wi.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-11-2010, 19:11:10
(http://www.abload.de/img/3myzq.jpg)

Quote
Troops in Contact (TIC): Bravo Plattoon of Task Force Kunduz in a firefight in September 2010 in Qala e Zal
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-11-2010, 20:11:39
Much of the terrain in Afghanistan favours long range warfare, where the advantages of older bolt action rifles outweigh their disadvantages.

there are no big advantages of using a bolt action Enfield rifle in Afghanistan really.
It might sound like an advantages but it isn't.

Good thing every modern country who is fighting against the Taliban have Light machine gun's, marksman rifles and Anti-tank weapons to blow them on range.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-11-2010, 21:11:10
One of the guys I know in reenacting is a Major in the US army.  Before going to Iraq, when he was a Captain, he found a stash of wood stocked M14 rifles.  He then equipped his entire company with M14 rifles before they left for Iraq.  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-11-2010, 21:11:11
One of the guys I know in reenacting is a Major in the US army.  Before going to Iraq, when he was a Captain, he found a stash of wood stocked M14 rifles.  He then equipped his entire company with M14 rifles before they left for Iraq.  :)
a very wise man.

I once met a guy at sanicle airshow, he was pretty old, but he was one of the guys who went to the USA with the FN FAL for testing. US army soldiers liked it during testing, yet the FAL still got rejected. Like almost all of those US soldiers= Say WHAT?

They loved the accuracy and firepower. The M14 was also a very good rifle, but the FAL just looked bad-ass


(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Falklands_War13.jpg)

A gaint collection argentine FAL's. There fate? All used by british troops because the argentines had automatic FAL's and the british only semi-automatic

 the british trololoolololed there brass by not destroying the FAL's and infact use them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 26-11-2010, 22:11:11
suddenly FAL's.. lots of them!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-11-2010, 01:11:35
Aaah yes, both sides used fals in that conflict IIRC, the british ones only had semi auto mode though, when they found out the argentines had fals that did full auto aswell the choice for the soldiers was quickly made, and suddenly, full auto everywhere! :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 27-11-2010, 01:11:38
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Falklands_War13.jpg

A gaint collection argentine FAL's. There fate? All used by british troops because the argentines had automatic FAL's and the british only semi-automatic

 the british trololoolololed there brass by not destroying the FAL's and infact use them
Screw the weapons, that truck looks very manly!

Almost as manly as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt3prHGPDd0

"What? Two meters of mud? So?"

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/KrAZ_255.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-11-2010, 01:11:34
(http://www.20minutos.es/data/img/2007/04/02/578678.jpg)

Falklands yes, dunno what happend to these Vehicles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 27-11-2010, 05:11:01
Oh those? The Marines still have em.
(http://castlemaine-boy.smugmug.com/Modern-Military-Post-1945/Land/An-Amphibious-Assault-Vehicle/14959013_tgJVH-S-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-11-2010, 11:11:53
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Brazil/0fc0a103.jpg)

Quote
A policeman takes position during an operation against drug traffickers at the Complexo de Alemao slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Military armored vehicles continued Friday carrying police and navy soldiers into the heart of gang strongholds, chasing gunmen into nearby shantytowns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 27-11-2010, 12:11:21
Bren LMG tactical version?  :o
ID weapon pls
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 27-11-2010, 12:11:27
Bren LMG tactical version?  :o
ID weapon pls

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madsen_machine_gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-11-2010, 12:11:31
(http://i55.tinypic.com/34gtt20.jpg)

Quote
Rio de Janerio, Nov. 25, 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-11-2010, 14:11:11
Bren LMG tactical version?  :o
ID weapon pls

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madsen_machine_gun

So Brazilian police use LMGs that are over 100 years old?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 27-11-2010, 15:11:05
Bren LMG tactical version?  :o
ID weapon pls

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madsen_machine_gun

So Brazilian police use LMGs that are over 100 years old?

It still kills people, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-11-2010, 15:11:55
Bren LMG tactical version?  :o
ID weapon pls

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madsen_machine_gun

So Brazilian police use LMGs that are over 100 years old?
Yes.
And the Indian police use rifles that are over 100 years old.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-11-2010, 15:11:10
The term you guys are missing here is Design people, those are not 100 year old, they where designed then. That is all. They could be build many many years later. and had many parts replaced with brand new stuff.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-11-2010, 15:11:30
It would not surprise me if the Indian police actually use SMLE's made in 1910  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-11-2010, 15:11:55
probably send there after WW2 when the brits switched to better weapons, so yes, could be but i am thinking more of 1940 build there.

And the madson is clearly rebuild in a not so distant past. 100% blueing on a 100 year old weapons would be odd


Belgian army, eastern front, 1915
(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images/belgium-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 27-11-2010, 18:11:39
Why does people alwas think the Madsen is a Bren...?

And some info for you, the Madsen retired from Brazillian service in 2008. The model was from 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-11-2010, 19:11:10
Those Brazilian Police SF seem to be a very impressive unit. Only a few hundred took out a whole ghetto, not a very easy task.

Sorry not a very clear pic. Army Aviation
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2e0iuf5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 27-11-2010, 21:11:58
It would not surprise me if the Indian police actually use SMLE's made in 1910  :P

I have used an SMLE of similar vintage. They work fine if you maintain them. You see, things used to be made to last longer than a few years. As long as the metal in the weapons is kept clean and parts are replaced/repaired as needed, nothing should be wrong with said rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-11-2010, 21:11:01
Also, as a note, Ishapore manufactured the SMLE into the 1980s.  So they are quite possibly rather new.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-11-2010, 21:11:21
It would not surprise me if the Indian police actually use SMLE's made in 1910  :P

I have used an SMLE of similar vintage. They work fine if you maintain them. You see, things used to be made to last longer than a few years. As long as the metal in the weapons is kept clean and parts are replaced/repaired as needed, nothing should be wrong with said rifle.

Ehm, I never said it wouldn't work or that it would be bad  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 27-11-2010, 23:11:25
My mistake, Fuchs. I re-address my statement to all the haters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-11-2010, 10:11:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/BoxerAmericanTroops.jpg)

Quote
American troops during the Boxer Rebellion.

Quote
The Boxer Rebellion, also called The Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society"  or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" (known as "Boxers" in English), in China between 1898 and 1901, opposing Western imperialism and Christianity. The uprising took place in response to European "spheres of influence" in China, with grievances ranging from opium traders, political invasion, economic manipulation, to missionary evangelism.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-11-2010, 11:11:13
Standing guard. Eastern front, WW1
(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images/belgium-16.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 28-11-2010, 11:11:09
How is he standing guard? He has no weapon, not even an equipment belt on. Just some skylarker checking out the wire and posing for a photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-11-2010, 11:11:07
How is he standing guard? He has no weapon, not even an equipment belt on. Just some skylarker checking out the wire and posing for a photo.

Fine, Belgian artillerist acting like a tourist, Galicia ukraine, winter of 1915/16
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-11-2010, 15:11:23
Those Brazilian Police SF seem to be a very impressive unit. Only a few hundred took out a whole ghetto, not a very easy task.


What they just like randomly killed everybody in a ghetto?

NVA Soldiers
(http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/enemy/enemy-nva.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-11-2010, 15:11:07
Those Brazilian Police SF seem to be a very impressive unit. Only a few hundred took out a whole ghetto, not a very easy task.

Sorry not a very clear pic. Army Aviation
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2e0iuf5.jpg)
Dursun! Who is new gunner of you?
I dont know flight control, its the first time in the air together
"Meeee OOAAA   HAHAHA Cry SOME MOAR! I AM heavy weapons guy! AND DIS! is my NEW WEAPON! She weights 4 tonnes and fires 4000 turkish lira Custom shells at 10 000RPM! It costs 4 000 000 turkish lira to fire dis weapon! For twelve seconds!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 28-11-2010, 16:11:14
you do realise you are not funny, though?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 28-11-2010, 16:11:06
you do realise you are not funny, though?

agreed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-11-2010, 16:11:46
I smiled while reading it so its nice.Keep up Theheavytao123

(http://i51.tinypic.com/zuquq0.jpg)

Quote
Sgt. Grahm Skowronski with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Interception Operations demonstrates the proper assault stance to paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Battalion, Hellenic Army, while conducting bilateral training in Malkme, Crete, Greece, Nov. 15, 2010. The MIO assault force went through a one-week course at the NATO Maritime Interception Operations Training Center in tactics to board a suspect vessel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-11-2010, 17:11:26
Özel Harekat with Albanian Special Forces. Unnamed shithole in the Middle East

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2qinrdk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 28-11-2010, 17:11:01
(http://is11.snstatic.fi/kuvat/riod1/img-1288350380161.jpg)
Rio de Janeiro
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 28-11-2010, 17:11:22
I smiled while reading it so its nice.Keep up Theheavytao123

(http://i51.tinypic.com/zuquq0.jpg)

Quote
Sgt. Grahm Skowronski with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Interception Operations demonstrates the proper assault stance to paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Battalion, Hellenic Army, while conducting bilateral training in Malkme, Crete, Greece, Nov. 15, 2010. The MIO assault force went through a one-week course at the NATO Maritime Interception Operations Training Center in tactics to board a suspect vessel.

Airsoft events dont look differently ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-11-2010, 18:11:08
(http://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/29521/0x0/tanquetas-ap.jpg)

Armoured personnel carriers from the Brazilian navy rolled through smoke-filled streets in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as police battled (favelas) slum-based drug gangs for a fifth consecutive day leaving at least 30 dead and almost 200 arrested
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-11-2010, 18:11:01
you do realise you are not funny, though?

agreed
I dont care

Never forbid a person for having fun on its own
Never

Freedom of speech ftw
I smiled while reading it so its nice.Keep up Theheavytao123

+1 you awesome greek

*trollface towards ts4ever
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 28-11-2010, 18:11:08
you do realise you are not funny, though?

agreed
I dont care

Never forbid a person for having fun on its own
Never

Freedom of speech ftw
I smiled while reading it so its nice.Keep up Theheavytao123

+1 you awesome greek

*trollface towards ts4ever

It is his freedom of speech to tell you he and others dislike it. In my opinion you are free to make those comments if you buy and play Team Fortress 2 because as far as I know, you still haven't got it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-11-2010, 18:11:53
In his opinion, no one gives a shit about your TF2 quote squabble:

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20101128/i/r2142519073.jpg?x=400&y=303&q=85&sig=BM28x2w3KEgUekbI6LQ7wA--)
South Korean Marine on Yeonpyeong Island
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-11-2010, 04:11:39
(http://www.229thavbn.com/1stcav/NVA-Attack.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 29-11-2010, 14:11:35
(http://www.229thavbn.com/1stcav/NVA-Attack.jpg)

final stand scene in We Were Soldiers? ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 29-11-2010, 18:11:24
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/rickzen1984/Semttulo.png)
Rio de Janeiro.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 29-11-2010, 19:11:40
(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images/belgium-12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-11-2010, 20:11:13
Invincible, I think we have found a living Arnold Schwarzenegger movie character.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-11-2010, 20:11:53
I thought this guy was cooler!
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2liue80.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-11-2010, 22:11:31
(http://www.229thavbn.com/1stcav/NVA-Attack.jpg)

final stand scene in We Were Soldiers? ;D
fo real?  I did think that I recognized it... curses.

A legit picture then (I hope)

(http://web.tiscali.it/Bruce_Springsteen/vietcong.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 29-11-2010, 23:11:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzKr_uP6lAg

love this scene:D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 29-11-2010, 23:11:37
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzKr_uP6lAg

love this scene:D
I spy MG34 and DP-28!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 30-11-2010, 00:11:55
Invincible, I think we have found a living Arnold Schwarzenegger movie character.

I sure think we did!

EDITED for more awesomness:

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/2dcc3bbb.jpg)
Quote
Estonian Soldiers on patrol cross a road bridge guarded by an Iraqi Army T72 MBT - Iraq in 2007
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 30-11-2010, 00:11:55
That picture was in this thread like few pages ago  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 30-11-2010, 00:11:53
ARGHHH fail by me.. sorry I'll edit it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 30-11-2010, 01:11:19

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/2dcc3bbb.jpg)
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Estonian Soldiers on patrol cross a road bridge guarded by an Iraqi Army T72 MBT - Iraq in 2007
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Does he knows the gun of the tank is pointing right at his head ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FlyGuy45 on 30-11-2010, 05:11:33
How is he standing guard? He has no weapon, not even an equipment belt on. Just some skylarker checking out the wire and posing for a photo.

Fine, Belgian artillerist acting like a tourist, Galicia ukraine, winter of 1915/16

How did a Belgian get there?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-11-2010, 11:11:01
How is he standing guard? He has no weapon, not even an equipment belt on. Just some skylarker checking out the wire and posing for a photo.

Fine, Belgian artillerist acting like a tourist, Galicia ukraine, winter of 1915/16

How did a Belgian get there?

I do not know how, i have not read the book by Auguste Tiri where these pictures came from, all i know is that somehow 400 Elite Belgian Artillerist got there and fought until the russian revolution. 40 of them died.

(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images/belgium-17.jpg)


Just felt like i should add this aswell. Don't look at it if you don't like scars and missing body parts. The last part of the video really tells a million words about what can happen to the mind in high stress situations.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS1dO0JC2EE
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-12-2010, 01:12:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Italian_after_72_hour_battle_in_Afghanistan.jpg)

An Italian soldier displays the thousand-yard stare after a 72 hour long battle during War in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 01-12-2010, 07:12:41
Danish Soldier

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7s9sekKob0E/S_NrCujXjMI/AAAAAAAAFVs/RgqsmWHvrm4/s1600/Armadillo-Movie-Still.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-12-2010, 10:12:39
^That´s a screencap from the highly-recomended documentary "Armadillo" sowing a wounded Danish soldier. While he´s being treated by his combat medic other comrades still fight Talibans in CQB with rifles and hand grenades.
Both pictures of the shocked soldiers look really dramatic. One must wonder what they went through...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 01-12-2010, 10:12:56
Correct
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 01-12-2010, 10:12:16
Danish Soldier

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7s9sekKob0E/S_NrCujXjMI/AAAAAAAAFVs/RgqsmWHvrm4/s1600/Armadillo-Movie-Still.jpg)

That is just how the guy looks. You see him when he's recovering outside the hospital and he still has the same stare even though he is completely relaxed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 01-12-2010, 11:12:05
He is not at the hospital, he is waiting for EVAC.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 01-12-2010, 17:12:23
(http://www.step.es/personales/jlarena/abp.jpg)

Wow                Just wow... Rio Police force is awesome!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-12-2010, 17:12:31
FAL

Beard
Mustache!

AWESOME HAT

AAah now i know! They have been trained by chuck norris
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 01-12-2010, 18:12:40
:) good one tao.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 02-12-2010, 09:12:49

ZZ top Police??
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 02-12-2010, 10:12:53
isnt that one of the most dangerous jobs ?
being drug police in brazil ?
i think i heard/read this sometime ago. although i believe mexico has cought up lately.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-12-2010, 11:12:04
Just because they are awesome.

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5990/1291373064152.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 03-12-2010, 12:12:11
Haystack's are awesome??

(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8397/eedzmak1492751594111607.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 03-12-2010, 13:12:20
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/01/29/article-1246984-0810725F000005DC-267_634x394.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 03-12-2010, 13:12:48
Now that guy is awesome. he doesn't stand around like a little bitch just because the man told him to. He lies down if he fucking wants to.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 03-12-2010, 14:12:03
someone didnt kept moving his toes while standing still and blacked out ^^

i remember the swearing-in ceremony from my army time, hot summer day and lots of guy and girls fell over.

good thing we were a medic company so there were enough medic there to quickly pick them up and hide them behind the still standing guys :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 03-12-2010, 16:12:35
He is not at the hospital, he is waiting for EVAC.
Later in the documentary he is shown near a role 2 hospital iirc cleaned and bandaged up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 03-12-2010, 19:12:41
Just because they are awesome.

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5990/1291373064152.jpg)


This is actually a lie and its possing. In the field of battle, sniper or recon snipers dont wear guillies in certain parts, like for example in the desert because the guillie its way too hot, both ways; the one made with artificial materials and the one done with real vegetation.

So actually you will not see this in combat or even a sneak mission.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/ghillieflage.jpg)

But actually this:

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/sniperslipcuffiraq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-12-2010, 19:12:56
Well, also, the enemy we are fighting doesn't exactly have much in the way of effective counter sniping abilities on snipers 2000 yards away :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-12-2010, 20:12:10
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5227813175_544be01fc1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-12-2010, 22:12:55
Just because they are awesome.

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5990/1291373064152.jpg)


This is actually a lie and its possing. In the field of battle, sniper or recon snipers dont wear guillies in certain parts, like for example in the desert because the guillie its way too hot, both ways; the one made with artificial materials and the one done with real vegetation.

So actually you will not see this in combat or even a sneak mission.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/ghilli\eflage.jpg)

But actually this:

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/sniperslipcuffirq.jpg)

I cannot stress this enough. There isn't a single self respecting military sniper in the world that would shame himself by wearing an artificial foliage guillie suit. Each one is custom made by the sniper who wears it, usually out of an old pair of coveralls and some camo netting. The only place you will ever see a ready-made guillie suit is in airsofting where the kids playing picked up one at their local surplus store. They are terrible and don't blend in properly with anything.

If you are confused about the grass he is in, its just dry grass. Grows everywhere here in the states at least. Its about the high as wheat but a bit lighter in color. You can hide in this stuff without even needing camouflage just by staying low enough.

Of course they don't wear them in the desert, foliage there is very sparse. What would he be blending into? Sand and rocks. So he would put on a different method of camo, like what you posted in the second photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 04-12-2010, 01:12:30
Snipers can look just plain goofy sometimes:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/Tehran.jpg)
Iranian snipers on parade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 04-12-2010, 02:12:04
Snipers can look just plain goofy sometimes:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/Tehran.jpg)
Iranian snipers on parade.

Good luck sniping with an AK
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 04-12-2010, 02:12:38
Snipers can look just plain goofy sometimes:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/Tehran.jpg)
Iranian snipers on parade.

Good luck sniping with an AK
their scope is in the ghilie suit :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hockeywarrior on 04-12-2010, 03:12:08
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/rickzen1984/Semttulo.png)
Rio de Janeiro.
Oh my god. This man is the shit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 04-12-2010, 13:12:25
Snipers can look just plain goofy sometimes:

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/Tehran.jpg)
Iranian snipers on parade.

Good luck sniping with an AK
their scope is in the ghilie suit :P

Along with their Bowcaster?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-12-2010, 14:12:22
They could be just Recce. It's not only the sniper who use ghilie suit's..
But since its from Iran, they probably didn't have enough decent Sniper rifles for the parade.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-12-2010, 17:12:12
Ents!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 04-12-2010, 18:12:02
New sesame street character revealed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-12-2010, 00:12:34
They could be just Recce. It's not only the sniper who use ghilie suit's..
But since its from Iran, they probably didn't have enough decent Sniper rifles for the parade.  ;D

Like I said, those suits would not be worn in combat EVER. They just don't work. Those "snipers" (and that is a big assumption) are probably only wearing them for the parade. Even the content of the photo tells me they are not snipers. After all, they have AKs, and, again, those stupid fake guillie suits.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-12-2010, 02:12:29
The Iranians are sending a strong message here. Invade us and you'll be facing off against a platoon of green chewbacca's with kalashnikovs. And like Kading said, a ghillie suit is made by the sniper himself, not manufactured. But ghillie suits arent even worn that much anymore, you only see it in military exercies or like in Iran during parades...

Northern Afghanistan
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-12-2010, 02:12:46
I see somebody holding a MG42/MG3 wrong  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-12-2010, 02:12:01
We dont like to hold things right, we fire our MG's standing up like the vid you probably saw on FB. Spray n pray (also the tactic of our Army Aviation)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 05-12-2010, 02:12:08
The Iranians are sending a strong message here. Invade us and you'll be facing off against a platoon of green chewbacca's with kalashnikovs.

HAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 05-12-2010, 03:12:58
I see somebody holding a MG42/MG3 wrong  ;D
Hehe, it is commonly found that standard practices arn't always the most useful in field use.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-12-2010, 03:12:01
But ghillie suits arent even worn that much anymore, you only see it in military exercies or like in Iran during parades...

And like I said again: they aren't used because most conflicts these days are going on in terrain with sparse vegitation against guys who can't shoot to save their souls.

It's like listening to people talk about the latest fashions: "oh, guillie suits are soooo last global conflict"

They aren't used because the wars we are in do not suit them. If war broke out in Korea or somewhere in a temperate climate they would be used more.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-12-2010, 14:12:05
Do we have any more spam with a taste of guille suits? In that case I'll take two and a box of STFU and post some pictures

(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8880/qqqqq0.jpg)

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German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers check the engine of a Marder armoured vehicle at camp Marmal in Mazar-e-Sharif, north of Kabul, December 4, 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-12-2010, 16:12:09
(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images/svartsevich-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-12-2010, 21:12:56
2 Pics. This is an Gendarmerie helicopter that did a combat drop inside North Iraq

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/mg4781.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/mg4780.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-12-2010, 22:12:09
(http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/cd1b9b6143fde748_landing)

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Korea, December 1950
Amer. Major Carroll Cooper showing signs of exhaustion after going w/o sleep for 3 days & 3 nights in very cold weather during pursuit of North Koreans though the gorges of the Yalu River.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-12-2010, 20:12:23
(http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/3c94af9cf8b58da5_landing)

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Bayonet wielding South Vietnamese soldier menacing captured Vietcong suspect during interrogation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-12-2010, 20:12:02
I hate Mondays so here's a bonus for ya'all who feel the same

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5548/x800.jpg)

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Children watch policemen at Morro do Alemao shantytown on November 29, 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 06-12-2010, 20:12:15
Police armed with light machine guns. I wish the Dutch police would be as awesome as these guys. :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 06-12-2010, 20:12:32
Police armed with light machine guns. I wish the Dutch police would be as awesome as these guys. :(

They are armed to the teeth because Brazil its one of the most dangerous countries, same with Colombia and Venezuela. The police here have jeeps armed with m240.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 06-12-2010, 21:12:07
Police armed with light machine guns. I wish the Dutch police would be as awesome as these guys. :(

Once the Dutch Police need to combat against organized armies in control of vast territories and cities call me back on how awesome such a situation is ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 06-12-2010, 22:12:51
Police armed with light machine guns. I wish the Dutch police would be as awesome as these guys. :(

Once the Dutch Police need to combat against organized armies in control of vast territories and cities call me back on how awesome such a situation is ;)
I think we have that already.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 07-12-2010, 13:12:32
Lets invade Belgium.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-12-2010, 13:12:18
Lets invade Belgium.

Yaaay!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-12-2010, 16:12:13
Lets invade Belgium.
I bet those troops are bored after coming back from Afghanistan and well, we can't let them be bored can we? Boys, go have some fun in Belgium, the president will contact France so he can ditch Wallonia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 07-12-2010, 17:12:02
(http://online.wsj.com/media/120610pod01_J.jpg)
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A German army soldier wore a Santa Claus costume atop an armored vehicle that was leaving for a mission in Kunduz, Afghanistan, Monday. A survey released Monday by international media outlets showed Afghans are losing confidence in NATO and U.S. forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-12-2010, 21:12:08
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1205/polizeiafg3.jpg)

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An Afghan national policeman fires his weapon in a shooting range as he is instructed by a German federal policeman at the police training centre near the German Bundeswehr army camp in Kunduz, December 7, 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-12-2010, 12:12:50
(http://www.cubeupload.com/files/63e3esomaliasoldiers.jpg)

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Somalia's government soldiers take their positions during fighting between Islamist insurgents and government troops in Wardhigley district of southern Mogadishu December 6, 2010. About 8,000 African Union troops protecting Somalia's government from Islamist rebels are now deployed in Mogadishu, scene of sustained fighting this week, a spokesman for the force said last Thursday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-12-2010, 20:12:31
Tonight, we dine in Iraq
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-10.jpg)

Btw, the Germans seem to be getting pretty damn famous in terms of Afghanistan photos.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-12-2010, 21:12:46
Heck yes Tolga, I'll bring my skis!

Weird how I thought Iraq was a desert only area. Hmmm. Time to introduce Aprés Ski to other civilizations. But without the crappy music.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 10-12-2010, 22:12:37
Heck yes Tolga, I'll bring my skis!

Weird how I thought Iraq was a desert only area. Hmmm. Time to introduce Aprés Ski to other civilizations. But without the crappy music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obi4iELWJ3Y
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 10-12-2010, 22:12:09
Heck yes Tolga, I'll bring my skis!

Weird how I thought Iraq was a desert only area. Hmmm. Time to introduce Aprés Ski to other civilizations. But without the crappy music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obi4iELWJ3Y
The fuck did I just watch...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-12-2010, 12:12:10
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Australian%20Defence%20Forces/c04ee5fd.jpg)

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A resupply coalition helicopter comes into land near an Australian Bushmaster, to drop of supplies to Australian soldiers at Patrol Base Qudus, in southern Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-12-2010, 22:12:07
Madsen gun?

(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6701/madseninbrazil.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-12-2010, 22:12:57
^^ I have a "phobia" for historical weapons used in combat. So I have the urge to tell the guy he has his mag on the wrong end just for the lulz.

Guess the location :D
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakepatrol-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-12-2010, 22:12:32
Madsen gun?

(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6701/madseninbrazil.jpg)
Indeed madsen
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 18-12-2010, 23:12:08
Sadly some posts were lost during the forum trouble :(

(http://www.welt.de/multimedia/archive/01266/RNPS_09_15__Uebung_1266405s.jpg)
Maneuvre of US and South Korean Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: phillip on 19-12-2010, 01:12:25
Sadly some posts were lost during the forum trouble :(

(http://www.welt.de/multimedia/archive/01266/RNPS_09_15__Uebung_1266405s.jpg)
Maneuvre of US and South Korean Army.

it looks like a christmas wreath.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-12-2010, 07:12:22
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rBHh3KzDV0U/SJTLxGNJWYI/AAAAAAAAABg/0MlrguRa0ck/s320/su25_2.jpg)

Sukhoi Su-25 "frogfoot" over Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-12-2010, 11:12:18
(http://www.cubeupload.com/files/23606ahelicoptersmokekab.jpg)

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A helicopter flies as smoke billows from a suicide attack in Kabul December 19, 2010. Five Afghan army training officers were killed and nine wounded in an attack by two Taliban suicide bombers in Kabul on Sunday, the Defence Ministry said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-12-2010, 11:12:43
Deutsche Panzer im Sonnenbrand, stehen zum gegen.....Taliban?
Es rasseln die Ketten, es dröhnt der Motor, Panzer rollen in Afghanistan vor.


Well, not tanks, per se, but Marders are the most heavily armoured vehicles we´ve got in Afghanistan, so I guess it counts...

(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1060/67303386.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-12-2010, 15:12:24
What was the vehicle in the background called? The most firepower we have in Afghanistan is 20mm automated guns on 4x4 vehicles.

Riot police with their Half Life 2 masks :P
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Polis_istanbul.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-12-2010, 15:12:01
I´m glad we have Marders in Afghanistan now, from what I heard they are really feared by OMF, even though they´re quite old.
The APC in the background is the TPz Fuchs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TPz_Fuchs), the A8 version, to be precise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-12-2010, 15:12:29
I´m glad we have Marders in Afghanistan now, from what I heard they are really feared by OMF, even though they´re quite old.

Yeah, they really don't like those small APCs with super accurate guns on them. Like the British Skimitar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-12-2010, 15:12:19
2 vehicles the taliban hate the most= Marder and CV90

(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135777&d=1283764089)

The polish are getting there own aswel=The Anders fire support vehicle. The standard version is a 120mm tank.
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-Wóz Wsparcia Ogniowego (pl. Fire Support Vehicle), vehicle similar to M1128 Mobile Gun System or CV90-120T
Armed with 120mm tank gun
Can carry 4 fully equipped soldiers.
Demonstration vehicle built in 2010.
-Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Equipped with Hitfist-30P or Hitfist-OWS turret, with 30mm ATK Mk44 Bushmaster II Chain Gun and Spike LR missile.
Can carry 8 fully equipped soldiers.
-Command Vehicle (on elongated chassis)
-Medical Evacuation Vehicle (on elongated chassis)
-Engineer Squad Vehicle
-Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nissi on 19-12-2010, 18:12:33
Only one picture itself... but a link with many many nicely restored tanks. Around 20 pics of a wonderful panther and it's peers from the war. Enjoy!  :D

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(http://home.comcast.net/~szee1a/Littlefield10/DSC_0019.jpg)

All images:
http://home.comcast.net/~szee1a/Littlefield10/Littlefield10.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-12-2010, 20:12:05
What was the vehicle in the background called? The most firepower we have in Afghanistan is 20mm automated guns on 4x4 vehicles.

Riot police with their Half Life 2 masks :P
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Polis_istanbul.jpg)


-Get out of Here, Stalker!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-12-2010, 20:12:58
What was the vehicle in the background called? The most firepower we have in Afghanistan is 20mm automated guns on 4x4 vehicles.

Hehe and the Dutch Army used Pzh2000's in Afghanistan  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-12-2010, 21:12:08
What was the vehicle in the background called? The most firepower we have in Afghanistan is 20mm automated guns on 4x4 vehicles.

Hehe and the Dutch Army used Pzh2000's in Afghanistan  :P

How many in total?

Most powerful vehicle we have in our arsenal in Afghanistan.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakePOH2-1.jpg)

If that vehicle is overrun then its PLAN B
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=CakePoopPOH.mp4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 19-12-2010, 21:12:07
Speaking of the PzH 2000. :D
(http://www.abload.de/img/d090228ge2011_tcm46-17yuj4.jpg)
Source: Dutch Ministry of Defence.

There were only 3 of those bad boys but just one of them good pacify a very large area. Been used around Deh Rawod and Chora frequently. And in Kandahar as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2gEiL4X44g

Sound is great.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 19-12-2010, 22:12:21
(http://general-history.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/charge-of-the-light-brigade.jpg)

Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
'Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns' he said:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 19-12-2010, 23:12:26
LTL X-7000 Beretta, non letal shotgun for all range!

(http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/attachments/powder-keg/7994d1205876362-beretta-ltlx7000-gg.png)

Future Weapons: Beretta LTLX7000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsLqmiF7Fp0#ws)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 19-12-2010, 23:12:40
December 2010, the end of UK Harrier operations, after 40+ years.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n541/inkworm/Harrier%20Goodbye/_MG_5601.jpg)

Harrier GR.9 painted in the camouflage scheme worn by Harrier GR.1's when they first entered service.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-12-2010, 23:12:52
Such beautifull planes being retired

Like the Jaguar
and tornado
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 20-12-2010, 02:12:45
December 2010, the end of UK Harrier operations, after 40+ years.

Harrier GR.9 painted in the camouflage scheme worn by Harrier GR.1's when they first entered service.


Let me guess: they're being retired and replaced by planes that are way too expensive and don't exist yet?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 20-12-2010, 02:12:50
The Airfix model of harrier was a nightmare to build, parts never properly aligned, do NOT buy!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-12-2010, 16:12:51
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2iiuy5h.jpg)

Quote
Afghan soldiers run for cover as a bomb explodes during a gunbattle on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Dec. 19.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 20-12-2010, 16:12:11
The Airfix model of harrier was a nightmare to build, parts never properly aligned, do NOT buy!
That was only a class 3  :P should have seen the Class 4 Boeing B-29. Me Gusta...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-12-2010, 20:12:30
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1439/97430095.jpg)

German base in Afghanistan, with a St.Pauli flag if I'm not mistaken  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-12-2010, 20:12:17
It´s just a Pirate flag, though St. Pauli uses Skulls and Bones, too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-12-2010, 20:12:13
It´s just a Pirate flag, though St. Pauli uses Skulls and Bones, too.
You must be right, a St.Pauli flag in the middle of Afghanistan would lead to St.Pauli gaining even more fans worldwide and then leading to St.Pauli winning the Champion's League.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 21-12-2010, 04:12:45
Then St. Pauli'd have to shut tight the gates of Oblivion.




(http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/501/su-25afg2.jpg)
Su-25 at Kandahar airbase, during the soviet occupation of afghanistan.
And one more for the days lost <3 In full size, Capitalist color.
(http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/501/4489670cpc.jpg)

And for a treasure trove of Soviet Afghanistan photos -> http://www.irandefence.net/showthread.php?t=29385  :-*

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-12-2010, 20:12:39
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5548/x800.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-12-2010, 21:12:27
^^ RIP but I see PASGT helmets with no coverings on them, first time seeing that from the Germans...

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake2-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-12-2010, 23:12:38
(http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/503/143.jpg)

Hehe
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 21-12-2010, 23:12:11
It's not military but a military action caused a reaction that brought this plane down, plus its the anniversary of the disaster. Clipper 'Maid of the Seas' blown out of the sky by a terrorist bomb on December 21, 1988. RIP to everyone on board.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/ff/PA103cockpit4.png/260px-PA103cockpit4.png) 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 22-12-2010, 11:12:00
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OWRDdQYraqg/TQJ9aRKIrpI/AAAAAAAAAYs/cs7xTPdOJjE/s1600/New+Kids+Turbo+2010.jpg)

Whats the weapon completely on the right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 22-12-2010, 11:12:10
MG3?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 22-12-2010, 13:12:17
its Bren  ;D in his left hand
and MG3 (or 42) in the right hand
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 22-12-2010, 13:12:04
its Bren  ;D in his left hand
and MG3 (or 42) in the right hand

Thx didnt see it without magazine  :-[
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 22-12-2010, 17:12:18
New kids was the last thing I would expect in this threat...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-12-2010, 19:12:02
Cut the spam, more pics, please!

(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1461/800xx.jpg)

Quote
US sergeant Labonte from Alpha Chaos Troop 1-75 Cavalry 2nd Brigade 101st Airborne Division fires an XM25 airburst weapon during a test fire of the new arms at Sabloghay camp in Zari district of Kandahar province on December 22, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 23-12-2010, 01:12:01
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/secret-soviet-era-laser-tank-pops-up-in-the-ivanovo-oblast/ (http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/secret-soviet-era-laser-tank-pops-up-in-the-ivanovo-oblast/)

Lol how cool is this. shamelesly copied from PR forums.

Quote

First deployed in 1992, the vehicle features a laser system that could be used, as the machine translated document says, to "provide anti-opto-electronic surveillance systems" in even "the harshest climatic and operating conditions imposed on the armor." (In other words, the lasers would disrupt the enemy's electronics and optics, even in the bleak Russian winter.)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 23-12-2010, 16:12:14
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9823/1000xd.jpg)

Quote
Weapons seized during a police and military raid are displayed in Coban, province of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. The Guatemalan military declared a monthlong state of siege Sunday in Alta Verapaz in hopes of reclaiming cities that have been taken over by Mexico's Zetas drug gang.
Probably all get destroyed..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-12-2010, 16:12:53
Vonmudra will get a seizure if he sees this
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-12-2010, 19:12:31
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/3820/610xbbz.jpg)

Quote
A soldier of Afghan National Army returns fire after an Taliban attack with small arms at Badel Combat Post near Pakistani border in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec 23, 2010. [
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-12-2010, 19:12:34
O.=.O


<tumbles over on the ground, wiggling a lil>
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 23-12-2010, 19:12:08
Vonmudra will get a seizure if he sees this
No Lafayette, he will live.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 23-12-2010, 19:12:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Mannerheim_In_Victory_Parade_1918.png)
General Mannerheim, Finnish Civil War victory parade, Helsinki, 1918
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-12-2010, 20:12:52
Vonmudra will get a seizure if he sees this

Not to worry, for every 1 thats destroyed there must be a thousand firing off rounds by the millions :D

The f00ck off my helicopter!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/Cake-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-12-2010, 20:12:24
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9823/1000xd.jpg)

Quote
Weapons seized during a police and military raid are displayed in Coban, province of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. The Guatemalan military declared a monthlong state of siege Sunday in Alta Verapaz in hopes of reclaiming cities that have been taken over by Mexico's Zetas drug gang.
Probably all get destroyed..

Oh my lordy. Theres a tear in my eye now. Such noble things, their time long past...  :'(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: $pitfire on 23-12-2010, 21:12:07
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4972/610xca.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 23-12-2010, 22:12:11
(http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/610/aqc8uy3.jpg)

Hellenic Air Force F-16C
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-12-2010, 22:12:55
Which war/conflict/crisis?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-12-2010, 22:12:41
Which war/conflict/crisis?

Aegean Sea, its alot more tense than alot of warzones ill tell ya. Now move along you Dutchman! Last time I posted a pic on a conflict you complained too much, it was like having a girlfriend all over again :D

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-12-2010, 22:12:59
Which war/conflict/crisis?

Aegean Sea, its alot more tense than alot of warzones ill tell ya. Now move along you Dutchman! Last time I posted a pic on a conflict you complained too much, it was like having a girlfriend all over again :D


Oh but Tolga, it's only because I love you. You know that honey, let's go there and talk about our feelings.

Now more tanks and and guys shooting big guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-12-2010, 22:12:43
Which war/conflict/crisis?

Aegean Sea, its alot more tense than alot of warzones ill tell ya. Now move along you Dutchman! Last time I posted a pic on a conflict you complained too much, it was like having a girlfriend all over again :D


Oh but Tolga, it's only because I love you. You know that honey, let's go there and talk about our feelings.

Now more tanks and and guys shooting big guns.

Oh Fuchs, this is so sudden. But sorry I dont have any tanks :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-12-2010, 23:12:10
Which war/conflict/crisis?
Last time I posted a pic on a conflict you complained too much, it was like having a girlfriend all over again
Oh, snap he didn't! :D

(http://cs9939.vkontakte.ru/u16600561/123811199/z_3017e424.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-12-2010, 23:12:02
Christmas!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4249527788_9a5eefbe0b.jpg)

Quote
Soldiers of 45th Infantry Division Celebrate Christmas in their bunker. During the Korean War, the 45th Infantry Division became the first National Guard Division to be deployed to the theater.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 25-12-2010, 03:12:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Christmas_Truce_1914.png/220px-Christmas_Truce_1914.png)
Quote
British and German troops meeting in No man's land during the unofficial truce (British troops from the Northumberland Hussars, 7th Division, Bridoux-Rouge Banc Sector)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-12-2010, 06:12:28
(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/congo_11_21/c22_17001101.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-12-2010, 07:12:35
For a moment, I thought that was a miniature.... x3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-12-2010, 07:12:52
Yeah, wow, it looks miniature!












But it isnt :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-12-2010, 10:12:02
Blurred top and bottom, nice optical illusion though I don't think this one is intentional  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.GN_Angrybeaver on 25-12-2010, 17:12:12
Blurred top and bottom, nice optical illusion though I don't think this one is intentional  :P
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-12-2010, 19:12:56
Blurred top and bottom, nice optical illusion though I don't think this one is intentional  :P
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography)

Nice, thanks Beaver. Moar knowledge  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-12-2010, 12:12:02
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9798/353160.jpg)

Quote
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Welander, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, scans his sector during a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom aboard an HH-60 Pave Hawk near Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2010. HH-60 "Pedro" aircrews are on alert 24/7 to provide personnel recovery and medical evacuation support.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-12-2010, 12:12:31
What kind of a gun is that ??? ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 26-12-2010, 12:12:04
GAU-16
just a lighter version of M2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-12-2010, 14:12:42
(http://www.abload.de/img/1000x-10r26x.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-12-2010, 02:12:01
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HaRb8uwch8o/TPrA2weUyEI/AAAAAAAADkQ/3DixLd3ZURw/s1600/101stPech.jpg)

An Afghan National Army soldier from 2nd Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, traverses the mountainside along with soldiers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, during a joint clearing operation Nov. 24 in the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-12-2010, 20:12:05
^^ Those M16's are still pretty damn awesome.

@Homer Whats the job of the guy with the MP7, I dont think they hand those out to just standard infantry?


SOF. Demonstrating our new "pimped" out version of the HK33. AKA The MKEK T-50 (this is somewhat of an early version :P)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeT50.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-12-2010, 20:12:40
I´m not sure from which branch these guys are, but if they´re infantry I guess he´s a squad or platoon leader. AFAIK infantry leaders are usually equipped with MP7s. Except for sl´s drivers, medics and MP Close Protection Team members are issued with these cool SMGs (just a few weeks ago I tested these little mean  bastards on the shooting range). Since he´s not wearing MP insignia or any additional medic stuff I assume he´s a senior NCO or CO leading a squad or platoon.

OT:
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/HEIPED1974/a5.jpg)

Quote
Spc. Charles Moore, left, Pfc. Nikolai Starr, centre, and Spc. Andrew Vanderhaeghen return fires on Christmas morning
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 27-12-2010, 21:12:40
^ How much tacticool shit do you need?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-12-2010, 21:12:02
^ How much tacticool shit do you need?

Alot. I dunno about the US soldiers but we just graduated from the tacticool club.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-12-2010, 22:12:56
Man that HK33 looks like the bastardized son of G3,MP5and G36!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-12-2010, 23:12:19
What are those grenade launchers? They aren't 203's, are those soldiers Americans?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-12-2010, 23:12:35
What are those grenade launchers? They aren't 203's, are those soldiers Americans?

Im not too familiar on non-American GL's but could it be AG36?

Man that HK33 looks like the bastardized son of G3,MP5and G36!

I take offense to this Bo-Bo :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 27-12-2010, 23:12:53
(http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/912/30739461cm8.jpg)

that is cool!!

:P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 27-12-2010, 23:12:54
some kind of copy of suomi smg.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-12-2010, 23:12:29
Looks like a Beretta 38
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-12-2010, 00:12:48
Its the Beretta 38/44
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 28-12-2010, 00:12:26
What are those grenade launchers? They aren't 203's, are those soldiers Americans?

Im not too familiar on non-American GL's but could it be AG36?


Wiki-ing tells me they are M320s, a grenade launcher developed by H&K based on the AG36 and designed to replace the M203.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M320_grenade_launcher
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-12-2010, 00:12:37
(http://www.armybase.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Afghan-National-Army-Soldiers-and-Paratroopers-from-Headquarters-and-Headquarters-Troop-1st-Squadron-91st-Cavalry-Regiment-Airborne.JPG)

Afghan National Army Soldiers along with US Troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-12-2010, 02:12:57
guns with all that bulky tactical stuff look stupid
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 28-12-2010, 03:12:36
Yeah the AG-36 Underslung Grenade launcher is replacing the M203 In the US forces. (lovely peace of metal!)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-12-2010, 11:12:56
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4715/3543.jpg)

Quote
US segeant Matthew Templet from 627 Security Forces Squadran, Joint Base Lewis Mc Chord and Basco from Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD) of US Airforce, search for the explosives in an abondoned house in Haji Ghaffar village during a clearance patrol in Zari district of Kandahar province on December 27, 2010. US Army soldiers patrol the abondoned village of Haji Ghaffar to re-clear the area from the explosives as the Afghan villagers have started moving back to their homes. The residents left their village about three years ago when it turned into a battlefield against Talibans.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-12-2010, 11:12:56
guns with all that bulky tactical stuff look stupid
Doesn´t matter, if it works. And I´m quite sure most soldiers don´t mount "bulky tactical stuff" for the coolness-factor, but because it makes their life easier.

OT:

(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1583/800xl.jpg)

Quote
A Israeli soldier runs towards Palestinian demonstrators (not seen) protesting against the controversial Israeli barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin near Ramallah December 24, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-12-2010, 19:12:35
^^ I always thought IDF soldiers looked "cooler" with M16's :D

guns with all that bulky tactical stuff look stupid

I used to think that exact same thing till I got the chance to try these "tacticool bulky" stuff. They are definitley not essential, but they work!

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/GunesOperasyon-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-12-2010, 00:12:32
What are those tolga?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 29-12-2010, 00:12:54
What are those tolga?

Its to cause an avalanche attack!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 29-12-2010, 05:12:40
I immedietly thought of the nebelwerfer when I saw those.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-12-2010, 11:12:00
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7607/palestine1.jpg)

Quote
Israeli soldiers stand in front of a banner with a copy of a letter from the British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour to Baron Rothschild (a leader of the British Jewish community) known as the Balfour Declaration of 1917, as Palestinians, Israeli and foreign protesters demonstrate near the Karmi Tsor Jewish settlement not far from the Palestinian village of Beit Omar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on November 06, 2010. The Balfour Declaration of 1917 is a formal statement of policy by the British government regarding the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 29-12-2010, 19:12:03
Parts of that photo look shopped on, the horns for example. This leads me to believe that the banner is actually a bit more civilized in content than the photo you posted would suggest.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 29-12-2010, 19:12:42
Like all of the blood stains being the same for instance
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-12-2010, 20:12:55
Imo, the entire banner looks shopped....

Also, too much modern shit in this thread.

(http://irapl.altervista.org/cpm/albums/civil-war-photos01/normal_00480--Portrait-of-Maj--Gen--Emory-Upton--officer-of-the-Federal-Army-.jpg)

Major General Emory Upton.  Too much of this guy's illustrious career to write about, so read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emory_Upton
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-12-2010, 21:12:31
Dead Viet Cong being dragged by an APC.

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:IK-yfkGjDLzezM:http://photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dragging-vietcong.jpg&t=1)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 29-12-2010, 21:12:58
(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/Galleries/883-4/0597.jpg)

Major General Rajinder Singh Sparrow, MVC, GOC 1st Armoured Division, leans on a captured Pakistani Patton tank in this rare color photograph, after the Battle of Assal Uttar. It is here where Pakistan's 1st Armoured Division, consisting of American-supplied Patton tanks, suffered a humiliating defeat from the Indian Army during the second war of Kashmir in 1965.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-12-2010, 23:12:09
Like all of the blood stains being the same for instance

Unless they were shopped onto the banner before it was printed...

And pics:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Fort_Fisher_Gun.jpg/800px-Fort_Fisher_Gun.jpg)

Seacoast gun with the muzzle shot away during Union naval bombardment, Fort Fisher, North Carolina January 1865.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-12-2010, 01:12:47
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8623/81a1163cc0c3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-12-2010, 02:12:23
(http://www.anarkismo.net/attachments/mar2010/chechnyagrozny1995.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 30-12-2010, 03:12:32
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8623/81a1163cc0c3.jpg)

what conflict?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-12-2010, 06:12:11
Whatever it is, it was taken today xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-12-2010, 10:12:03
According to MP.net these guys are Speznas/FSB during an anti-terror mission in Dagestan. It´s pretty interesting, btw, that there´s basically another assymetric war in the Caucasus Republics, yet atleast our medias don´t cover it..
Also interesting about that photo is that these FSB guys start to look like Westerners, with modular combat vests, body armour, EOTech sights etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 30-12-2010, 16:12:51
(http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/9382/t55vjkosovo52yr.jpg)
t55 in kosovo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 30-12-2010, 19:12:16
(http://www.osmdpn.it/images/Esercito/blindo_centauro.jpg)

A Blindo Centauro, in Kossovo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-12-2010, 19:12:59
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Norway/9625d674.jpg)

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Norwegian soldiers in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-12-2010, 19:12:51
According to MP.net these guys are Speznas/FSB during an anti-terror mission in Dagestan. It´s pretty interesting, btw, that there´s basically another assymetric war in the Caucasus Republics, yet atleast our medias don´t cover it..
Also interesting about that photo is that these FSB guys start to look like Westerners, with modular combat vests, body armour, EOTech sights etc.


I was gonna say... Something familiar about their camo on their vests :P Looks like litterally everyone is using EOtech nowadays, it recently popped up around us and now Russia!

Anti-Terror unit (very close to where the crew of Top Gear filmed in their Middle East special :D)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeT50-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 30-12-2010, 20:12:35
Anti-Terror unit (very close to where the crew of Top Gear filmed in their Middle East special :D)
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeT50-2.jpg
"You idiots. You have escaped from a region where there is no war into a region where there is."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-12-2010, 21:12:21
Anti-Terror unit (very close to where the crew of Top Gear filmed in their Middle East special :D)
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeT50-2.jpg
"You idiots. You have escaped from a region where there is no war into a region where there is."

Exactly! I loved the part where the border police found his 50 cal lighter! "What is this?" "I can explain! see its a lighter" "ohhh you're funny man"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 31-12-2010, 14:12:02
(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5530/354051.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 31-12-2010, 14:12:16
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5530/354051.jpg

photo explanation plase?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 31-12-2010, 14:12:37
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5530/354051.jpg

photo explanation plase?

Sorry, there was none

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-01-2011, 12:01:02
(http://weaponsandtactics.coolpage.biz/288200834634_Vietnam%20War2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 01-01-2011, 13:01:14
Russians in Afganistan.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images//afghan-61.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 01-01-2011, 15:01:31
ok time to break some rules to show some Norwegian awsomeness!:

http://www.vgtv.no/?id=31276&category=1
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_nTEw1AepfLU/S1nUDBavwWI/AAAAAAAABSY/-UXXHx0jr9Y/s800/prtmeymanehforsvar13175g.jpg)
(http://media.aftenposten.no/archive/00949/mnyh3hovedbilde2301_949073x.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4463622495_b337e4f91d_z.jpg)

extra awsomeness:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nTEw1AepfLU/S-RR3aF2beI/AAAAAAAACeY/OqyNpzBF1WQ/TMBN_afghan_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-01-2011, 18:01:11
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IHr-jLQd3rI/Sv0MCp5ZeXI/AAAAAAAACho/B04vusTE58g/s1600/isaf11122008bqh3.jpg)

Greek Soldier in Kabul
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-01-2011, 16:01:20
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8333/16048198.jpg)

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Clark County deputies and German Township officers open fire on a trailer Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at Enon Beach near Enon, Ohio. Authorities say two Ohio law enforcement officers have been shot after they responded to reports of gunshots at the trailer home
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: mopskind on 02-01-2011, 16:01:44
What the hell are German Township officers and what do they do in an Ohio firefight??
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-01-2011, 16:01:34
Obviously German township is a town and those are police officers from it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 02-01-2011, 17:01:00
Obviously German township is a town and those are police officers from it.

damn USA have some of the stupides name on towns and villages-_-
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 02-01-2011, 17:01:57

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8333/16048198.jpg

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Clark County deputies and German Township officers open fire on a trailer Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at Enon Beach near Enon, Ohio. Authorities say two Ohio law enforcement officers have been shot after they responded to reports of gunshots at the trailer home

shout at the gas can!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: mopskind on 02-01-2011, 17:01:54
So it's really the name of the city ? :D That's silly
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Desertfox on 02-01-2011, 18:01:52
Wiki is your friend

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Township

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enon,_Ohio

 ;)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-01-2011, 18:01:48
What the hell are German Township officers and what do they do in an Ohio firefight??
Yes Ohio is silly.  Their named these things cause for example German Township probably had a lot of German settlers when it was founded.  As an Ohioan my newpaper covered this story.  It had some very interesting pictures.  Some redneck in a trailer essentially assassinated a female police deputy sent to investigate by shooting her with a shotgun while she was taking some photos, killing her, and the police descended on the douchebag, and killed him.

A policeman interviewed said it sounded like World War II there were hundreds of bullets flying.  Here is the picture our newspaper ran on it, I live near Columbus.

(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/pb-110101-ohioshootout-cannon.photoblog900.jpg)
German Township Patrolman Jeremy Blum is hit and falls during a shootout with a gunman at a campground.  He was shot in the shoulder and is in stable condition in hospital.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 02-01-2011, 23:01:45
Wiki is your friend


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enon,_Ohio

 ;)



haha:D

Quote
Notable residents

Felicia Fox - American pornagraphic actress.
Barbara Schantz - police officer who appeared in Playboy magazine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 03-01-2011, 05:01:42
He was shot in the shoulder and is in stable condition in hospital.

Why this guys never learn that body armor its your friend and lover?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 03-01-2011, 05:01:31
He was shot in the shoulder and is in stable condition in hospital.

Why this guys never learn that body armor its your friend and lover?
It wouldn't have protected his shoulder anyways... he probably had it on. If not, he probably didn't have time to get it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-01-2011, 07:01:46
Also depends on the round fired, and the kind of vest he had....

ANYWAYS!

(http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/images/1065.jpg)

Union soldiers with a heavily battle scarred flag.  You can just barely make out the battle names sewn into the flag stripes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 03-01-2011, 09:01:47
(http://home.comcast.net/~lazy_j1/images/LeeOnTraveler.jpg)

General Robert E. Lee's Horse
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-01-2011, 11:01:08
Body armour that can withstand pistol rounds and which is commonly worn hidden under the uniform by police officers barely covers anything of the shoulder anyway so it depends on the angle he´s been hit from and the type of weapon that was used against him. You can´t expect a patrolman to wear a huge and bulky SK4 body armour with crotch and shoulder protection and ceramic plates that weighs 15 Kilograms.

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8699/610xgf.jpg)
Quote
A German Bundeswehr army military police officer monitors the area as an Afghan man walks beside him during a mission in Queslal, north of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan December 11, 2010.

And as bonus: Heavily modified G3
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3766/610xes.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 03-01-2011, 11:01:15
(http://www.gun-world.net/italy/beretta/ar2001/rotate4pn7.jpg)

Italian Futures soldiers, with ARX-160!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-01-2011, 12:01:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Centauro_Tank_Iraq.jpg)

Italian B1 centauro during operation Antica Babilonia.
This B1 was the Centauro that took part in the battle for the bridges of Nassiriya, destroying a building with enemy snipers inside.

I wonder if it has HESH rounds for its 105mm cannon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 03-01-2011, 12:01:52
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Centauro_Tank_Iraq.jpg

Italian B1 centauro during operation Antica Babilonia.
This B1 was the Centauro that took part in the battle for the bridges of Nassiriya, destroying a building with enemy snipers inside.

I wonder if it has HESH rounds for its 105mm cannon

now should be improved with a 120/45!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 03-01-2011, 13:01:24

Italian Futures soldiers, with ARX-160!
Soldiers of the future: They can barely move because of all the useless extra weight!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 03-01-2011, 15:01:48

Italian Futures soldiers, with ARX-160!
Soldiers of the future: They can barely move because of all the useless extra weight!

not much more of US standard equipment!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-01-2011, 18:01:22
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5767/imagepopup.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 03-01-2011, 19:01:35
(http://www.legalitaebenessere.it/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/AR-70-90-beretta-218x300.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 03-01-2011, 19:01:18
(http://www.legalitaebenessere.it/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/AR-70-90-beretta-218x300.jpg)

Any ID on the gun?

Looks like an M16/M4, but I've never seen that sort of barrel on it...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 03-01-2011, 19:01:32
Beretta SC70/90. She appears to be from the Folgore Brigade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 03-01-2011, 19:01:43
Beretta SC70/90. She appears to be from the Folgore Brigade.

yes that is a Beretta 70/90 and she have the Folgore logo on her hat
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 03-01-2011, 21:01:03
Vietnam, couldn't find any more info on it
(http://isc.temple.edu/sdrury/survey/detail/JumpCopters.jpg)




Technically a moving picture, but a good extra to start off the year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UMpvYncXMs&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 03-01-2011, 22:01:58
(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/25030/81090742.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 03-01-2011, 23:01:10
"No, trust me, it's safe down here!"
"What's that rumble?"
"Why are those pieces of concrete falling off the ceiling?"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 03-01-2011, 23:01:37
(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/25030/81090742.jpg)

Type 59-II's armed with copied 105mm L7 guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-01-2011, 01:01:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg/800px-Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg)

Troops of the Eight nations alliance in 1900.
Left to right: Britain, United States, Russia,
British India, Germany, France, Austria,
Italy, Japan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-01-2011, 02:01:20
http://www.gun-world.net/italy/beretta/ar2001/rotate4pn7.jpg

Italian Futures soldiers, with ARX-160!

Can I get ID on optics?


Gendarmerie SOF (Special Operations Force), as you can see the EOtech is finally spread/settled in service.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakepoop.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 04-01-2011, 03:01:08
Gendarmerie SOF (Special Operations Force), as you can see the EOtech is finally spread/settled in service.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakepoop.jpg)

That guy at the right corner.

"My G3 and my giant badass scope are inseparable.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 04-01-2011, 04:01:15
G3's are gods gift to the world, like the No.4 is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 04-01-2011, 07:01:04
These arent G3s, look at the thin bent magazine for 5.56 NATO.
Definitely HK 33s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 04-01-2011, 10:01:38
So... I found this picture on the net:

(http://multimedia.ekstrabladet.dk/archive/00620/MIDEAST_ISRAEL_PALE_620487o.jpg)

Now what is it, the guy in the front holds in his right hand?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 04-01-2011, 10:01:46
Probably a tear gas launcher.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 04-01-2011, 12:01:18
http://www.gun-world.net/italy/beretta/ar2001/rotate4pn7.jpg

Italian Futures soldiers, with ARX-160!

Can I get ID on optics?

i don't remember the name but was built only for the arx-160, is use to shot behind the walls, and to set tha granate louncer shoting angles like the US OICW

(http://www.gun-world.net/italy/beretta/ar2001/markus-vantar.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-01-2011, 12:01:30
(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7787/ratnosarajevo1korpus929.jpg)
Bosnia, circa 92-93.

And as a bonus:
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6215/2961047.jpg)

The variety of weapons used during the Balkan conflicts always amazed me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 04-01-2011, 16:01:42
What can I say, it's Balkan  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-01-2011, 21:01:15
These arent G3s, look at the thin bent magazine for 5.56 NATO.
Definitely HK 33s.

Spot on :O People mistaken the two everytime.

What can I say, it's Balkan  ;D

x2 man
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-01-2011, 22:01:22
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Polish%20Army/e42b459f.jpg)

Quote
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 04-01-2011, 23:01:54

And as bonus: Heavily modified G3
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3766/610xes.jpg)


I thought allot about it, but I still don' t understand whats the shield/ above the forward grip does?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-01-2011, 23:01:17
Improvised mount for the NSA80 night-vision telescope. You just mount it infront of your scope and voilá, you´re rifle is night-combat ready, without any zeroing-in. The only negative thing is, that the NSA80 is designed for the G36, so in order to use it with the G3, the soldiers had to improvise a bit.
(http://www.whq-forum.de/cms/uploads/pics/g36nsa80.jpg)
G36 with mounted NSA80.


This image doesn´t count as POTD btw^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-01-2011, 00:01:29
^^ Why dont they ever go for thermals? If you need to be "night-combat" ready a thermal would help the situation :D

Special Forces. On an operation (so I think its valid for teh thread)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Caaake-2.jpg)

Here's an argument :D Mates arguing over who has night shifts, and who is the worst with technology in the car. (yes its ISAF and no its not a military vehicle)
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=lmfaohahahacake.mp4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 05-01-2011, 04:01:06
^^ Why dont they ever go for thermals? If you need to be "night-combat" ready a thermal would help the situation :D

Special Forces. On an operation (so I think its valid for teh thread)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Caaake-2.jpg)

Here's an argument :D Mates arguing over who has night shifts, and who is the worst with technology in the car. (yes its ISAF and no its not a military vehicle)
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=lmfaohahahacake.mp4

The guy at the left corner, second in line; whats he armed with? the guy with the cheap airsoft look alike weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-01-2011, 05:01:21
^^ Why dont they ever go for thermals? If you need to be "night-combat" ready a thermal would help the situation :D

Not exactly Mr. Current Events are we? New generation of night sights are thermal/light amplification combos. So both images are overlaid over each other, giving you the best of both worlds.
I know for a fact that the US National Parks Service has them, so the military surely has them as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-01-2011, 06:01:23
^^ Why dont they ever go for thermals? If you need to be "night-combat" ready a thermal would help the situation :D

Not exactly Mr. Current Events are we? New generation of night sights are thermal/light amplification combos. So both images are overlaid over each other, giving you the best of both worlds.
I know for a fact that the US National Parks Service has them, so the military surely has them as well.

Yeah, but the US National Parks Service are secretly the greatest special ops unit in the world.  Think about it.  They operate in every weather condition, mostly live and train outdoors 24/7, and wear awesome ranger hats.

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6407/npshonorguardwithrifles.jpg)

Fear them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 05-01-2011, 07:01:54
And the've got M14s (?)   :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: azreal on 05-01-2011, 08:01:18
Do we not have a real-life thread? Oh well, how Azreal deals with modern warfare...

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa254/azreal64/azreal_bamf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 05-01-2011, 10:01:05
The Finnish Navy flagship "Pohjanmaa" heads for the Gulf of Aden to take part in the EU anti-piracy Operation Atalanta.

(http://is11.snstatic.fi/kuvat/pohjanmaa2/img-1288371050479.jpeg)
(http://is11.snstatic.fi/kuvat/pohjanmaa3/img-1288371050401.jpeg)


Yes, that's our "flagship". Pathetic.... :P
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_minelayer_Pohjanmaa
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 05-01-2011, 10:01:20
Austrians flagship
Schnellboot Niederösterreich
(http://bhi.at/patboot03/Pa090908.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-01-2011, 11:01:16
^^ Why dont they ever go for thermals? If you need to be "night-combat" ready a thermal would help the situation :D


The German Armed Forces develop a similiar "future warrior" program like the US or the Italians, called "Infanterist der Zukunft (infantryman of the future)" and the plan is to equip each member of a squad with HuntIR thermal sights. But as usual the giant bureaucratic machine called "Germany" takes ags untill something is ready for the troops.
I guess our Elite forces like the KSK or "Fernspäher (long range recon)" already have some of that stuff, but untill the standard "boot on the ground"-soldier gets it, it´ll take ages.

BTT:

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5548/x800.jpg)
Quote
Palestinian Fatah fighters parade during a rally marking the 46th anniversary of the secular movement's creation in the refugee camp of Ain Al-Helweh in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on December 31, 2010. The Fatah movement was founded by the late iconic leader Yasser Arafat in the 1950s and formally launched its armed struggle against Israel on January 1, 1965.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 05-01-2011, 13:01:51
The guy at the left corner, second in line; whats he armed with? the guy with the cheap airsoft look alike weapon.

Looks like a normal M4 to me, packed in some kind of snow camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-01-2011, 18:01:00
And the've got M14s (?)   :D

Yes, they do, making them even more dangerous!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 05-01-2011, 18:01:58
Looks like a normal M4 to me, packed in some kind of snow camo.

I meant this guy.

 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Untitled-1.jpg)

Doesnt look like an M4.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-01-2011, 18:01:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/ARA_Almirante_Brown_D_10_%28cropped%29.jpg/486px-ARA_Almirante_Brown_D_10_%28cropped%29.jpg)

Almirante Brown Meko 360 class destroyer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-01-2011, 21:01:22
Looks like a normal M4 to me, packed in some kind of snow camo.

I meant this guy.

 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Untitled-1.jpg)




...that can't be what I think it is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 05-01-2011, 22:01:17
Looks like a normal M4 to me, packed in some kind of snow camo.

I meant this guy.

 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Untitled-1.jpg)


...that can't be what I think it is.

G36?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 05-01-2011, 22:01:42
Thats what you get when you put to much bleach into your washing machine....


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KwH3f74JA8Q/SzkJyTQGbQI/AAAAAAAAC4o/dX1gEKlwGJA/s1600/ISAF2.jpg)
Greek Soldiers -ISAF-
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 05-01-2011, 22:01:28
I meant this guy.

 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Untitled-1.jpg)

Doesnt look like an M4.

Looks like an M4 to me with maybe a double magazine. The stock just looks weird because of the camo I think. (seems to be some kind of fabric put over it, making the gun's contours not visible)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-01-2011, 22:01:14
Looks like a normal M4 to me, packed in some kind of snow camo.

I meant this guy.

 (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/Yustax/Untitle-1.jpg)


...that can't be what I think it is.

G36?

Close, it looks like an XM-8. There must be some other country making something that looks like it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 05-01-2011, 23:01:17
(http://www.einsatz.bundeswehr.de/fileserving/PortalFiles/C1256F200023713E/W28BJK23263INFODE/image_popup.jpg)
fregatte hamburg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 05-01-2011, 23:01:42


Close, it looks like an XM-8. There must be some other country making something that looks like it.

And whats the big brother of the XM-8 project.. The G-36. (witch it looks to me)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-01-2011, 23:01:20


Close, it looks like an XM-8. There must be some other country making something that looks like it.

And whats the big brother of the XM-8 project.. The G-36. (witch it looks to me)

But they have notable differences in how they look. For instance, the sloping forward section of the XM-8 distinguishes it from the G-36.

See what I'm talkin about?
(http://www.famous-guns.com/wp-content/uploads/xm8-007-soldier.jpg)

But it CAN'T be an XM-8 because they never went into full production and surely weren't exported.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 06-01-2011, 00:01:41
FN Scar anyone?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 06-01-2011, 00:01:50
Dude where the hell is Tolga? I want to know that weapon already!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 06-01-2011, 02:01:16
on second thought, It could be an M4 with aimpoint mounted on the caring handle.
The taping just hides the shape of the weapon. 

Btw for interesting info, the XM8 have been field tested in Iraq by some troops and security operators.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 06-01-2011, 02:01:01
on second thought, It could be an M4 with aimpoint mounted on the caring handle.
The taping just hides the shape of the weapon.  

Btw for interesting info, the XM8 have been field tested in Iraq by some troops and security operators.
I'd say M4, too... with Echotech sights and white tape concealing most of the weapon's known design, I'm judging on the reciever, pistol grip, and mag.

I personally don't like the looks or design of the MX-8...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-01-2011, 02:01:12
Dude where the hell is Tolga? I want to know that weapon already!

Look at the weapons magazine. Thats all you'll get from me :D


(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-15.jpg)



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 06-01-2011, 04:01:26
Look at the weapons magazine. Thats all you'll get from me :D
Quote

Stanag magazine, but lol like 1 million 5.56 use that magazine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-01-2011, 04:01:41
But how many of them use gray. Its simple. Gray STANAG magazine, match that by the weapons supposedly used by Turkish Special Forces (main weapon being M4).

And there you go. M4.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-01-2011, 04:01:49
Also, you can see the rather distinct front sight if you look closely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-01-2011, 13:01:17
(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4373/48767319.jpg)

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US Sergeant John Naquin from 1-320 Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat, 101st Airborne Division speaks with Afghan villagers willing to participate in constructing the canals outside the Strong Point Camp near Khosrow Olia village in Arghandab Valley of Kandahar province on January 5, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-01-2011, 15:01:18
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3176/5326954908ec59fd08dab.jpg)

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KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces and a French Task Force Allobroges soldier pull security during Operation Blacksmith Hammer in the Alah Say Valley Dec. 29. (Photo by French Army Staff Sgt. Eric Lepichon, Task Force Lafayette)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-01-2011, 04:01:12
2 diff camos of ANA. And taping weapon always seemed odd to me.

One of my favorite pics of all time (its not a propaganda thingy.)

EDIT: Found a clearer version
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/AAEC001397-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-01-2011, 13:01:48
Random picture:
(http://englishrussia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/19august_2010_spetsnaz_edDSC_44231-1024x703.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-01-2011, 14:01:45
Random picture:
(http://englishrussia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/19august_2010_spetsnaz_edDSC_44231-1024x703.jpg)

what is this i dont even?

spetznas is so damn badass ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 07-01-2011, 23:01:06
2 diff camos of ANA. And taping weapon always seemed odd to me.

One of my favorite pics of all time (its not a propaganda thingy.)

EDIT: Found a clearer version
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/AAEC001397-1.jpg

looks like a diorama!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-01-2011, 23:01:27
Yeah, they look like little painted army men :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-01-2011, 23:01:53
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%202/30bcf51c.jpg)

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Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul dismount their trucks to pull security while mechanics inspect the brakes of a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle, or MRAP, after they ignited during a return mission from Shinkay, Afghanistan, Jan. 6.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-01-2011, 11:01:22
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4314/83475818.jpg)

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Swedish forces in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-01-2011, 15:01:55
Israeli rape machines of 1967
(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/french_made_fighters_of_the_iaf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 08-01-2011, 16:01:38
^ Left to Right

Dassault Mirage IIICJ, Dassault Mystere IVA, Sud Vautour II, Dassault Super Mystere B.2, Dassault Ouragan.


RAF Hawker Hunter FR.10 of 1417 Flt. overflying the mountainous terrain of Radfan during the Aden Emergency. The picture was taken by an accompanying Hunter FR.10 using it's port facing camera.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/XE614-RJ_overRadfan_1966_KS.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 08-01-2011, 19:01:56
Landsturm Inf. Regt. 23 with a MG15 nA Bergmann light machine gun
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4380692345_51f53f88f6_o.jpg)
The Bergmann MG15n/A, an air-cooled version of the Bergmann MG15 was generally issued to Sturmtruppen, for whom the Maxim 08/15 was too heavy. The MG15 nA's range was 400m, the weapon being a designated close-range weapon. Often compared to the British Lewis light machine gun, the latter was usually regarded as the better, more reliable weapon.

(if you open in new window, it ll be fullsize)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-01-2011, 20:01:48
Speaking of relatively unknown light machine guns used during WW1:
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6250/madsenbn5.jpg)

A Russian Madsen LMG captured by the Germans. Note the use of rifle loading clips. If it´s all staged or if the Russians really used loading clips for their Madsen LMGs, I can´t say.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-01-2011, 20:01:02
I think sillian got all of them right!  ;D
Israeli airforce was , in '67 consisted of mosty french made airplanes.
That's some ugly MG  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 08-01-2011, 21:01:08
Speaking of relatively unknown light machine guns used during WW1:
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6250/madsenbn5.jpg)

A Russian Madsen LMG captured by the Germans. Note the use of rifle loading clips. If it´s all staged or if the Russians really used loading clips for their Madsen LMGs, I can´t say.

yes they did use those... i'll post more info about that in this post when/IF i find it.. i read it somewhere.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-01-2011, 05:01:43
IIRC it was designed to be able to use rifle clips, much like the Type 11.  However in normally used the 30 round clip.

The germans loved those things too, issued them to stosstrupp a lot....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-01-2011, 11:01:30
(http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/images/British_infantry_Morval_25_September_1916.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-01-2011, 13:01:16
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/889/afgcommandos21.jpg)
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A Commando from 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak focuses on a good site picture during marksmanship training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan Jan. 8, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-01-2011, 13:01:09
That pistol is still in use today? nice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-01-2011, 17:01:01
It´s actually a modified version of the P38, called Walther P1 (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walther_P1) that was the standard pistol in the Bundeswehr. Some years ago it was replaced by the "H&K P8". Because of that quite a few of the P1 pistols were donated by the German government to Afghan security forces. Still interesting to see an Afghan Special Forces soldier using such an old design, especially because the P1 had a rather bad reputation in the German Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-01-2011, 08:01:15
Patrol area.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Caaaake-1.jpg)

As a bonus here's a helicopter under the branch of "Jandarma" (sort of like the French Gendermarie) it got hit by an RPG but still managed to fly for a few hours.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/RPG.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-01-2011, 12:01:23
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j463/Blackmore1992/Darwin%20soldier%20on%20patrol%20in%20Afghanistan/20101201adf8114832_227.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 10-01-2011, 22:01:15
that australian vest looks so slim, does it not have inlays? Or does it just have the soft kevlar and not the Sapi plates? Just wondering
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-01-2011, 18:01:54
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/3dccd226.jpg)

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An Afghan National Army commando assigned to 3rd Company, 6th Kandak motions for his team during squad tactics training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The Commandos are trained by U.S. Special Forces teams who provide feedback and oversight to the six Kandaks assigned here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-01-2011, 06:01:06
(http://cs661.vk.com/u5730652/63973369/x_1a99fdda.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-01-2011, 06:01:48
(http://www.corbisimages.com/images/67/7A951B6F-7C14-4AB5-997F-9237F3EF7E10/CS006578.jpg)

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In one of the war's defining moments, the French zouave Eugène Libaut installed the French flag on the top of the Russian redoubt.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Malakoff

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Vernet_-_Taking_of_the_Malakoff.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-01-2011, 20:01:27
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9085/5343931092fb2bb176b9b.jpg)

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An Afghan National Army Commando assigned to the 1st Company, 6th Commando Kandak, fires a 240B Machinegun during live fire training at Camp Morehead, Kabul, Jan. 8, 2011. Commandos are the Afghan equivalent to U.S. Special Forces, and are trained by U.S. Special Forces team members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)(Released).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-01-2011, 22:01:35
(http://cs661.vk.com/u5730652/63973369/x_1a99fdda.jpg)

Nice exotic camo there.

Showing off EOtech (Gendarmerie Special Operations Force)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeEOtech.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ha on 13-01-2011, 13:01:05
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/572/1213101.jpg)
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3979/101210n6720t107f.jpg)
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9215/101205n3620b176.jpg)

Joint training with the U.S Seventh Fleet :)

sorry, I don't have the photo of the real battle :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 13-01-2011, 19:01:48
WWI German sniper’s suit and an observation post armored and camouflaged as a tree
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5fp99RsOZ1qcaiw9o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 13-01-2011, 21:01:57
German troops entering Riga, September 1917
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/German_troops_riga_1917.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 13-01-2011, 21:01:27
WWI German sniper’s suit and an observation post armored and camouflaged as a tree
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5fp99RsOZ1qcaiw9o1_500.jpg)

From my knowledge, I read that this pic was taken with the captured observation post, suit and rifle of a german sniper.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-01-2011, 21:01:04
Nice exotic camo there.

Showing off EOtech (Gendarmerie Special Operations Force)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeEOtech.jpg)
It´s Swiss "Alpenflage" ;)
And I raise with another EOTech and Mp7SMG:

(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7223/img0711q.jpg)
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A Heckler and Koch made MP7 SMG lies next to other small arms on a table, during a short-range shooting drill of a German MP Company
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 13-01-2011, 22:01:47
I call epic fail
(http://forum.net.hr/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Discussions.Components.Files/14/8712.merkava.jpg)
 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 13-01-2011, 22:01:04
Merkava right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 13-01-2011, 22:01:35
Correct, cant remember the story behind it though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-01-2011, 22:01:27
(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/900/PreviewComp/SuperStock_900-104992.jpg)

A portrait of American NCOs in spiked helmets, 1880s era.  Although worn from the 1870s and into the early 1900s by all branches of the US army and marine corps for dress and walking out uniforms, it is rather hard to find photos of them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 13-01-2011, 22:01:42
Correct, cant remember the story behind it though.
Can't find any info on it  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 14-01-2011, 01:01:31
Correct, cant remember the story behind it though.
Can't find any info on it  :-\

Drunk driver ? :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-01-2011, 10:01:28
Correct, cant remember the story behind it though.
Can't find any info on it  :-\

Drunk driver ? :P

This kinda thing happens with tanks, usually at night. Driver is looking through a narrow slit and probably sleep deprived. Happened to an Abrams crossing one of the big rivers in Iraq during the invasion in 2003.
Not this one, the one I'm talking about lost the whole crew to drowning IIRC.
(http://www.funnychill.com/files/extreme-pictures/tank-accident-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-01-2011, 16:01:27
Kading, your picture is not working properly, just says "FunnyChill.com"

Anyhow:

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/112ec5a1.jpg)

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Portuguese army commando Pfc. Eder Alves, from Lisbon, watches over advisors from atop a HMMWV at Kabul Military Training Center, Jan. 12. Portugese advisers assigned to NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan help Afghan National Army instructors who teach recruits.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-01-2011, 16:01:02
^^ For a second I thought I was looking at ANA with G3 rifle.

Iranian border. Dude with the desert camo is Iranian :P
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-16.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 14-01-2011, 17:01:59
^^ For a second I thought I was looking at ANA with G3 rifle.

Iranian border. Dude with the desert camo is Iranian :P
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-16.jpg)

What its the guy at left holding? A mine detector?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-01-2011, 18:01:24
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7291/53544042208b9bf9a289b.jpg)

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The team take a break during the operation on the Bandi Barq Road
L-R: WO2 Iain Martin (38), IED Disposal operator; LCpl Damon Dixon (22), Electronic Counter-Measures Operator; LCpl Gareth Todd (25), IED Disposal Infantry Escort; Cpl Steven Hunter (29), IED Disposal Number 2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-01-2011, 19:01:47
What its the guy at left holding? A mine detector?

If you mean bottom right then yes its a mine detector. He's also the only one thats properly geared (like helmet and body armor).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-01-2011, 19:01:16
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%202/daaaaf58.jpg)

Notice the optics on the G36.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-01-2011, 20:01:19
Haai guys, want to touch my rocket?
(http://www.sturmgewehr.com/bhinton/FAMAS/FAMAS_AfghanistanE.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-01-2011, 11:01:01
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5765/deltacompany5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-01-2011, 17:01:57
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Dan12345_2006/Lsjp038.jpg)

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Croatian War of Independence
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-01-2011, 09:01:08
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1243/t0kn46.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 18-01-2011, 14:01:15
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Dan12345_2006/Lsjp038.jpg)

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Croatian War of Independence

Anti-Terrorist Unit Alpha, judging by the insignia. where and when, if you know?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 18-01-2011, 17:01:26
Badass rambos, nothing else  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-01-2011, 19:01:51
Anti-Terrorist Unit Alpha, judging by the insignia. where and when, if you know?
Sorry, no more information I'm afraid

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3873/1000xj.jpg)

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A German Bundeswehr army soldier with the Delta platoon of the 2nd paratroop company 373 prepares his weapons for the unit group picture in the army camp in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, December 17, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 18-01-2011, 21:01:17
^ I like their style....    (http://serve.mysmiley.net/evilgrin/evilgrin0010.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-mad-smileys.php)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-01-2011, 21:01:22
Those custom G3's are becoming very very common in pictures. Right when we stop using them the Germans start lol.

EOtech with a combo of night sights and laser pointer or whatever you guys call em in English. Also, big box of grenades under the seat :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeEOtech-1.jpg)

Anti-Terrorist Unit Alpha, judging by the insignia. where and when, if you know?

If you could, give me a clear pic of their insignia please?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 18-01-2011, 21:01:10
Papers to keep the van tidy, haha, welcome to the warzone gents  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-01-2011, 07:01:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Battle_of_Mill_Springs.png/800px-Battle_of_Mill_Springs.png)

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The Battle of Mill Springs, also known as the Battle of Fishing Creek in Confederate terminology, and the Battle of Logan's Cross Roads in Union terminology, was fought in Wayne and Pulaski counties, near current Nancy, Kentucky, on January 19, 1862, as part of the American Civil War. It concluded an early Confederate offensive campaign in eastern Kentucky. While considered a small battle in comparison to many that followed in the Civil War, the battle at Mill Springs was the second largest in Kentucky—only Perryville had higher casualties. It was also the first significant Union victory of the war, much celebrated in the popular press, but was soon eclipsed by Ulysses S. Grant's victories at Forts Henry and Donelson.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 19-01-2011, 18:01:36
One of First soldiers of WWI
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R25206%2C_Berlin%2C_Erster_Sold_nach_der_Mobilmachung.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-01-2011, 20:01:16
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/MishmarHaemek2.jpg/683px-MishmarHaemek2.jpg)

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Jewish soldiers take up positions at Mishmar Ha'emek, a settlement whose defenders repulsed repeated Arab attacks and inflicted a significant defeat on the Arab Liberation Army
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 19-01-2011, 21:01:06
Pretty sure thats a repost.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 19-01-2011, 22:01:24
Iranians in a trench, Iran-Iraq War
(http://www.xseer.com/xdesign/gallery/iran-iraq-war.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-01-2011, 20:01:45
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/RM8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 20-01-2011, 20:01:04
human sniper tripod! awesome! just like the human mg42 lafette
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5425/bookwaffensskursk38ps.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 20-01-2011, 20:01:16
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/RM8.jpg)

Hope this wasn't a counter-sniping operation....  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 20-01-2011, 22:01:05
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/501/01.jpg)

T-44 tank, Hungary, 1956.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-01-2011, 22:01:18
That, is an awesome picture!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 20-01-2011, 22:01:06
human sniper tripod! awesome! just like the human mg42 lafette
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5425/bookwaffensskursk38ps.gif)

Or meatshield.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 21-01-2011, 00:01:40
100% ear damage guaranteed!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-01-2011, 05:01:45
human sniper tripod! awesome! just like the human mg42 lafette
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5425/bookwaffensskursk38ps.gif)

Or meatshield.

Yeah, because a human body is great at stopping rifle bullets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-01-2011, 11:01:21
(http://cs10195.vk.com/u5730652/63973369/x_8529360f.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 21-01-2011, 12:01:54
No eye protection for the horses? I can imagine it could turn out kind of hard to ride a blind horse...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-01-2011, 12:01:17
(http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/graphics/gw_frgasmasks_01.jpg)
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French soldiers wearing gas masks on the Western Front
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-01-2011, 12:01:34
That guy with the pistol.........
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 21-01-2011, 14:01:20
...is japanese?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nerdsturm on 21-01-2011, 14:01:24
He does seem to be holding the pistol in a rather unusual position.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 21-01-2011, 14:01:07
Are you sure its a pistol?
looks weird to me
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 21-01-2011, 15:01:56
Are you sure its a pistol?
looks weird to me
Pretty sure thats a Modele 1892 revolver.

He just holds it very silly/queer by holding it that close to his head and leaning on his knee.. Not to forget his other arm leaning on his hips.. Awesome outfits though, even though they look a bit hurrdurr I really like them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 21-01-2011, 15:01:44
maybe just a training pic. The guy next to the pistol soldiers is not even aiming. And the pistolguy is maybe tired and holds his gun in an relaxed pose ^^
very interesting pic, thanks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 21-01-2011, 15:01:09
(http://www.abload.de/img/20110121170607vlo4.jpg)

(http://www.abload.de/img/20110121170618jymk.jpg)

War against piracy. S. Korean Navy frees hijacked cargo ship, kills Somali pirates. BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12248096)

human sniper tripod! awesome! just like the human mg42 lafette

Or meatshield.

Yeah, because a human body is great at stopping rifle bullets.
A human body sandwiched between two kevlar plates might.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 22-01-2011, 01:01:47
(http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/graphics/gw_frgasmasks_01.jpg)
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French soldiers wearing gas masks on the Western Front

that's a fake!

everyone know that Tusken Raiders (http://cdn.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/star_wars_-_tusken_raiders1.jpg) attacks in a single-file line so that they can hide their numbers!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 22-01-2011, 01:01:18
that's actually a family picture of mine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 22-01-2011, 02:01:24
that's actually a family picture of mine
I think you missed the joke...  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-01-2011, 11:01:32
that's actually a family picture of mine
I think you missed the joke...  :P
I think you missed his joke.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-01-2011, 11:01:37
Enough chit-chat!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/militarypix/fresh/more/more/even%20more/xinsrc49208022518165934002104l.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-01-2011, 12:01:35
^^ New Russian inf helmet.

Firin mah artillery.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-01-2011, 12:01:20
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6384/67054103.jpg)

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A police officer leaves the cordoned-off area in the aftermath of a shooting incident inside a shopping center in Ciudad Juarez January 20, 2011. A police officer was killed and two gunmen and a civilian injured in the shootout after the two gunmen tried to rob a tax office, according to local media
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-01-2011, 13:01:18
Nice pimped out weaopn. But the mask, I mean... really?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: phillip on 22-01-2011, 14:01:04
Nice pimped out weaopn. But the mask, I mean... really?

Probably to try and keep people from finding his house and cutting off his kids heads...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hellcat on 22-01-2011, 17:01:30
Nice pimped out weaopn. But the mask, I mean... really?

Maybe he is a COD: MW2 fan.
Imitating Ghost and such... or is he Ghost?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-01-2011, 11:01:26
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/The_defense_of_Rorke%27s_Drift.jpg)

On this day in history...

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The Battle of Rorke's Drift was a battle in the Anglo-Zulu War. The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers, immediately followed the British Army's defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, and continued into the following day, 23 January. Just over 150 British and colonial troops successfully defended the garrison against an intense assault by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. The massive, but piecemeal,[11] Zulu attacks on Rorke's Drift came very close to defeating the tiny garrison but were ultimately repelled. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders, along with a number of other decorations and honours.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 23-01-2011, 11:01:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/The_defense_of_Rorke%27s_Drift.jpg)

On this day in history...

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The Battle of Rorke's Drift was a battle in the Anglo-Zulu War. The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers, immediately followed the British Army's defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, and continued into the following day, 23 January. Just over 150 British and colonial troops successfully defended the garrison against an intense assault by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors. The massive, but piecemeal,[11] Zulu attacks on Rorke's Drift came very close to defeating the tiny garrison but were ultimately repelled. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders, along with a number of other decorations and honours.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCkFhafk26A
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-01-2011, 13:01:40
less paintings and more pictures
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-01-2011, 13:01:49
less paintings and more pictures
Paintings > Picture below

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Image-John_Rouse_Merriott_Chard2.JPG)

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John Chard VC, as a lieutenant-colonel
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-01-2011, 18:01:13
dude cant we have some real combat photos? this thread is getting boring

on topic:

we have all been there:

(http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/miller/images/JUN_JU87.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 23-01-2011, 19:01:41
Did they let Irish fly?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 23-01-2011, 19:01:26
dude cant we have some real combat photos? this thread is getting boring

on topic:

we have all been there:

*pic*
That is World War 2, this thread is meant for the other eras, from neanderthalers clubbing eachother in caves to Roman legions to Napoleonic armies to Korea and Vietnam and right into Iraq or Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-01-2011, 19:01:51
Zeno fail x 2  ;)

Thank you, Fuchs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-01-2011, 20:01:49
French soldier with Fusil modèle 1866 or 'Chassepot'
(http://guy.jachet.pagesperso-orange.fr/images/Chassepot.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 24-01-2011, 00:01:34
Zeno fail x 2  ;)

Thank you, Fuchs.

fuck wrong thread >:(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-01-2011, 16:01:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/KumRiver_Howitzer.jpg)

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A US howitzer position near the Kum River, July 15. Korean War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 24-01-2011, 16:01:43
dude cant we have some real combat photos? this thread is getting boring

on topic:

we have all been there:

*pic*
That is World War 2, this thread is meant for the other eras, from neanderthalers clubbing eachother in caves to Roman legions to Napoleonic armies to Korea and Vietnam and right into Iraq or Afghanistan.

I request a picture of this topic. Pics or it didn't happen...  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-01-2011, 17:01:33
(http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rmo/lowres/rmon847l.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 24-01-2011, 17:01:18
oh okay, i'm convinced! They sure had some pretty advanced cameras back then.  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 24-01-2011, 17:01:07
Such a silly picture. Late Jurassic - Cretaceous period therapod dinosaur (65 million years ago), with Homo sapiens neanderthalensis from 250 000 years ago. Not to mention that one of the humans is wearing a Marimekko design dress. (47 years ago.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 24-01-2011, 17:01:47
Such a silly picture. Late Jurassic - Cretaceous period therapod dinosaur (65 million years ago), with Homo sapiens neanderthalensis from 250 000 years ago. Not to mention that one of the humans is wearing a Marimekko design dress. (47 years ago.)
Hey, don't deny the facts... there is photographicc evidence, so obvious it happened. There is no chance this photograph could of been photoshopped either...just rediculous to even consider it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-01-2011, 21:01:06
Again: Enough chit-chat!

(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1461/800xx.jpg)

Quote
A German national from the 1st section 'Les Aigles ' (the eagles) of the 2nd REG (Régiment étranger du génie), serving as a soldier with the French Foreign Legion, at Forward Operating Base Tagab-Kutschbach near Tagab in Kapisa Province on January 24, 2011. The French Foreign Legion, a military unit established in 1831, was created for foreign nationals of any nationlity wishing to serve in the French armed forces
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-01-2011, 12:01:11
French Foreign Legion = Epic.

Polis Özel Harekat (equivelant of German GSG9 and US SWAT).
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/POH6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: mopskind on 25-01-2011, 15:01:28
GSG9 is no equivalnet of SWAT ;) That's the SEK
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-01-2011, 18:01:39
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5443/53866291772a103a04acb.jpg)

For Mudra =)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-01-2011, 20:01:35
(http://www.luftwaffe.de/fileserving/PortalFiles/02DB062000000001/W28D9J4M549INFODE/image_popup.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-01-2011, 01:01:33
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4444/a11qp.jpg)

Abandonned Pucaras in Islas Malvinas or, Falklands.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 26-01-2011, 02:01:20
D:
Thats wrong man, thats just wrong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-01-2011, 06:01:11
GSG9 is no equivalnet of SWAT ;) That's the SEK

Then what the hell is GSG9. <3 How many elite police units does one need these days :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 26-01-2011, 06:01:22
GSG9 is no equivalnet of SWAT ;) That's the SEK

Then what the hell is GSG9. <3 How many elite police units does one need these days :)

Isn't GSG9 a counter-terrorism unit?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-01-2011, 06:01:28
GSG9 is no equivalnet of SWAT ;) That's the SEK

Then what the hell is GSG9. <3 How many elite police units does one need these days :)

Isn't GSG9 a counter-terrorism unit?

Yep. As is Polis Özel Harekat. Doesnt SWAT do anything in Counter-Terrorism?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-01-2011, 06:01:46
GSG-9 is an anti-terror police unit, which belongs to the former "German Border Protection Service" (Bundesgrenzschutz), which is now the new German federal police. The GSG-9 is mainly used outside of Germany IIRC, wheras the SEKs are special police units, that belong to different states. Since "SWAT" can also mean federal police units Tolga was atleast partly correct.
OT:
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/2fc80baa.jpg)

Quote
Surobi town, fifty miles east of Kabul along the main street, is market day. Bystanders and children are busy having fun while a patrol of Afghan National Police, accompanied by French gendarmes of the POMLT (Police Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team) check the area helping to keep the area safe – 25/01/11
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-01-2011, 07:01:35
Nah, SWAT refers to city police force units that are trained in assualt tactics using military grade weaponry against extremely dangerous foes.  They are not federal, they are usually city run forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-01-2011, 07:01:17
Nah, SWAT refers to city police force units that are trained in assualt tactics using military grade weaponry against extremely dangerous foes.  They are not federal, they are usually city run forces.

So... wait. Which police unit takes care of Counter Terrorism? Or is Counter-Terrorism under another branch?


Dont screw with Army Aviation!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Caaaaaaake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-01-2011, 08:01:00
Nah, SWAT refers to city police force units that are trained in assualt tactics using military grade weaponry against extremely dangerous foes.  They are not federal, they are usually city run forces.
The FBI has SWAT teams, IIRC and the FBI is a federal police, right? Usually SWAT teams are part of state or city police but there are some exceptions, too.
The USA have tons of police forces and Wiki says that the following are responsible for counter terrorism:
US: FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, BORTAC, state/local Police SWAT teams
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 26-01-2011, 08:01:02
Yeah, the US has a shitload of different Special Response Teams etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-01-2011, 08:01:07
Nah, SWAT refers to city police force units that are trained in assualt tactics using military grade weaponry against extremely dangerous foes.  They are not federal, they are usually city run forces.
The FBI has SWAT teams, IIRC and the FBI is a federal police, right? Usually SWAT teams are part of state or city police but there are some exceptions, too.
The USA have tons of police forces and Wiki says that the following are responsible for counter terrorism:
US: FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, BORTAC, state/local Police SWAT teams

Exactly, those are all not SWAT except for this part: "state/local Police SWAT teams"  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 26-01-2011, 09:01:48
Nah, SWAT refers to city police force units that are trained in assualt tactics using military grade weaponry against extremely dangerous foes.  They are not federal, they are usually city run forces.
The FBI has SWAT teams, IIRC and the FBI is a federal police, right? Usually SWAT teams are part of state or city police but there are some exceptions, too.
The USA have tons of police forces and Wiki says that the following are responsible for counter terrorism:
US: FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, BORTAC, state/local Police SWAT teams

The separation between federal and state law enforcement boils down to jurisdiction.
Guy robs a bunch of banks in one state: that's a job for the city police/county sheriff/state police SWAT.

Guy robs banks in several states, he will probably have FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) to deal with.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 26-01-2011, 11:01:49
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4444/a11qp.jpg)

Abandonned Pucaras in Islas Malvinas or, Falklands.

Pebble Island, destroyed by the SAS.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-01-2011, 11:01:35
(http://www.naval-history.net/FpxAir22-Phantoms,%20Victor,%20%20Nimrod,%20C-130%20%28185%29,%20Vulcan%20%28XM597%29.JPG) (http://www.naval-history.net/FpxAir22-Phantoms,%20Victor,%20%20Nimrod,%20C-130%20%28185%29,%20Vulcan%20%28XM597%29.JPG)
Click for larger

Wideawake Airfield on Ascension Island during the Falklands War.  Plane on the runway is a Victor tanker, in the back is what I presume is a Vulcan bomber, some F4 Phantoms and a C-130.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 26-01-2011, 12:01:38
A pair of Wessex helicopters as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-01-2011, 12:01:41


Exactly, those are all not SWAT except for this part: "state/local Police SWAT teams"  :P
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI_SWAT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI_SWAT)  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 26-01-2011, 13:01:21
I totally forgot how awesome the Hadley Page Victor is!

Prototype:

(http://htka.hu/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/04_Victor.jpg)
Awesome Cold war plane!

It looks tinny next to a Galaxy thought.

(http://htka.hu/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/22_Victor.jpg)


G'damn I still can't resize!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-01-2011, 13:01:55
(http://static.ajb007.co.uk/assets/media/2003/05/canb_1024.jpeg)

Epic canberra is epic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-01-2011, 15:01:56
Cold war beasts? Phantom Phorever!
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Aircraft/2xpopeye.jpg)

Nah, SWAT refers to city police force units that are trained in assualt tactics using military grade weaponry against extremely dangerous foes.  They are not federal, they are usually city run forces.
The FBI has SWAT teams, IIRC and the FBI is a federal police, right? Usually SWAT teams are part of state or city police but there are some exceptions, too.
The USA have tons of police forces and Wiki says that the following are responsible for counter terrorism:
US: FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, BORTAC, state/local Police SWAT teams

The separation between federal and state law enforcement boils down to jurisdiction.
Guy robs a bunch of banks in one state: that's a job for the city police/county sheriff/state police SWAT.

Guy robs banks in several states, he will probably have FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) to deal with.


So FBI handles Counter-Terrorism?

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 26-01-2011, 15:01:35
So FBI handles Counter-Terrorism?

FBI HRT yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostage_Rescue_Team
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 26-01-2011, 18:01:30
So FBI handles Counter-Terrorism?

FBI HRT yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostage_Rescue_Team
If it gets out of the U.S.A, then it's fair game for the C.I.A  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-01-2011, 20:01:07


Abandonned Pucaras in Islas Malvinas or, Falklands.

Pebble Island, destroyed by the SAS.

D:, still abandonned :)

(http://i43.tinypic.com/jsg8wg.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-01-2011, 06:01:50
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2964/800xn.jpg)

Quote
Oregon State Police SWAT team members search a clearing in the Bayview community Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, in Waldport , Ore. Police are searching for 43-year-old David Anthony Durham suspected of shooting and critically wounding an officer on the Oregon coast. The gunman fled into the wilderness surrounding Waldport's peninsula, about five miles from Siuslaw National Forest. The search for him entered its third night early Wednesday as 25-member SWAT teams armed with assault rifles searched the area.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-01-2011, 13:01:14
(http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg50/mg51_wf_3.jpg)

Swiss troops on excercise with the MG51. Like the MG3, it is based alot on the MG42
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 27-01-2011, 16:01:37
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2964/800xn.jp)

Quote
Oregon State Police SWAT team members search a clearing in the Bayview community Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, in Waldport , Ore. Police are searching for 43-year-old David Anthony Durham suspected of shooting and critically wounding an officer on the Oregon coast. The gunman fled into the wilderness surrounding Waldport's peninsula, about five miles from Siuslaw National Forest. The search for him entered its third night early Wednesday as 25-member SWAT teams armed with assault rifles searched the area.

Don't be fooled by how they look. They are mostly trained in building clearing operations and cannot be relied upon for wilderness operations. All that camo is just so they look cool. Not to mention the pattern is nearly useless for the Oregon woods.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-01-2011, 18:01:40
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9800/539289663813513f17f5b.jpg)

Quote
Marines with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment launch a high mobility artillery rocket system from Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Jan. 26. These systems have been used to support Marine infantry units operating throughout Helmand province in the fight against the Taliban
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-01-2011, 19:01:01
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghan_09_29_10/a09_25205645.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-01-2011, 07:01:22
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2964/800xn.jp)

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Oregon State Police SWAT team members search a clearing in the Bayview community Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, in Waldport , Ore. Police are searching for 43-year-old David Anthony Durham suspected of shooting and critically wounding an officer on the Oregon coast. The gunman fled into the wilderness surrounding Waldport's peninsula, about five miles from Siuslaw National Forest. The search for him entered its third night early Wednesday as 25-member SWAT teams armed with assault rifles searched the area.

Don't be fooled by how they look. They are mostly trained in building clearing operations and cannot be relied upon for wilderness operations. All that camo is just so they look cool. Not to mention the pattern is nearly useless for the Oregon woods.

Can any of these Police SOF units operate abroad? Im only asking because our Polis SOF has operated in Afghanistan and Iraq before..

Member of Polis Özel Harekat during military operation
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/9982d18462f9400f82a9ae0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-01-2011, 07:01:57
They can't :P



Oh, and a piccy:

(http://alelublin.blox.pl/resource/Komarow_bitwa.jpg)

The Charge of the Polish Uhlands at Komarow.  1700 Polish riders routed the Soviet Konarmia of 17,500, destroying it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Komar%C3%B3w
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-01-2011, 12:01:19
(http://www.luftwaffe.de/fileserving/PortalFiles/02DB062000000001/W28D9J4M549INFODE/image_popup.jpg)

And as "bonus" for those who care, a compilation of battle sequences showing German troops in multiple firefights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyO-SCiqfx0&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyO-SCiqfx0&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-01-2011, 13:01:44


And as "bonus" for those who care, a compilation of battle sequences showing German troops in multiple firefights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyO-SCiqfx0&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyO-SCiqfx0&feature=player_embedded#)
hrhrhrhr for that MG3 fire
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 29-01-2011, 05:01:18
(http://www.phk.es/curiosidades/50-mejores-fotos-I/fotos/10.m.jpg)
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February 24, 1966. American troops drag the body of a vietcong in Tan Bihh, South Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-01-2011, 05:01:30
I POST THAT ALREADY GI-DOG PHOOL
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 29-01-2011, 05:01:33
damn it xD they are 159 pages, i havent checked all of them :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-01-2011, 06:01:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Warsaw_KRWP_12.JPG/800px-Warsaw_KRWP_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-01-2011, 11:01:52
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Polish%20Army/07807349.jpg)

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A Polish soldier pulls security in Zezelah, Afghanistan,Jan, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-01-2011, 15:01:01
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Zeppelin-Paris.jpg)

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Paris, a crater after a Zeppelin raid
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-01-2011, 16:01:19
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February 24, 1966. American troops drag the body of a vietcong in Tan Bihh, South Vietnam

Im shocked that Fuchs hasnt condemned this barbaric picture yet  ;)

HKG41. The character on the right is a Specialist who went KIA.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/meh.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-01-2011, 16:01:44
That is so haunting. And you don't even have an alternative service to join in Turkey. I guess I'd desert.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-01-2011, 16:01:23
You still got that up your ass Tolga? Come on man..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-01-2011, 16:01:40
That is so haunting. And you don't even have an alternative service to join in Turkey. I guess I'd desert.

90% of my pics come from Gendarmerie Commando Brigade, in other words volunteer soldiers. (Conscripts havent been accepted to combat units for a while now)

You still got that up your ass Tolga? Come on man..

I do as a matter of fact, but I was just joking tiger :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-01-2011, 16:01:08
Well I'll push it in some deeper with the next picture.

RIP to your buddy in that pic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-01-2011, 17:01:16
Well I'll push it in some deeper with the next picture.

RIP to your buddy in that pic.

That a promise?

GRAPHIC
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3Dead.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-01-2011, 17:01:01
Barbarian!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-01-2011, 18:01:41
I would commend on last centuries genocides but this would irritate all other forumers...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 29-01-2011, 18:01:24
Well I'll push it in some deeper with the next picture.

RIP to your buddy in that pic.

That a promise?

GRAPHIC
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3Dead.jpg
Posted it before :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-01-2011, 19:01:56
Well I'll push it in some deeper with the next picture.

RIP to your buddy in that pic.

That a promise?

GRAPHIC
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3Dead.jpg
Posted it before :P

Im running out of PG rated dead people. Any farther and you'll be seeing intestines.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-01-2011, 21:01:31
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5519/larmeedeterreauliban07.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 29-01-2011, 21:01:41
Well I'll push it in some deeper with the next picture.

RIP to your buddy in that pic.

That a promise?

GRAPHIC
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3Dead.jpg
Posted it before :P

Im running out of PG rated dead people. Any farther and you'll be seeing intestines.

Makes me sad that we, as a society in America are all too willing to go to war, while at the same time we don't want to see any icky photos of dead people. I say let Tolga post!

Enough of this pretending that there is no suffering in war crap.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 29-01-2011, 21:01:00
Well I'll push it in some deeper with the next picture.

RIP to your buddy in that pic.

That a promise?

GRAPHIC
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/C4K3Dead.jpg
Posted it before :P

Im running out of PG rated dead people. Any farther and you'll be seeing intestines.

Makes me sad that we, as a society in America are all too willing to go to war, while at the same time we don't want to see any icky photos of dead people. I say let Tolga post!

Enough of this pretending that there is no suffering in war crap.
I've said it all along, go ahead and post it. War is hell and i'm sure most of the people here know that, those that don't well...we're going to bring them to reality. However, be cautious of certain legal b.s.... some places it is illegal to post pictures of the dead's without the consent of the family.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 29-01-2011, 23:01:33
Im running out of PG rated dead people. Any farther and you'll be seeing intestines.
You are one rather messed up person if you take photos of that kind of stuff (unless you are ordered to do it? - even so, posting that shit online?)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-01-2011, 23:01:51
Im running out of PG rated dead people. Any farther and you'll be seeing intestines.
You are one rather messed up person if you take photos of that kind of stuff (unless you are ordered to do it? - even so, posting that shit online?)

Just to clear things before I stop posting for a while.

Taking pictures of dead dudes for fun = not my cup of tea. Just an FYI for people who might think im messed up or anything else, and no I dont post it online but I have 2000+ pics in my PC, few of which include body bags. I think we'd all be better off if I just stayed quiet in this thread for a while.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-01-2011, 04:01:43
Tolga, nobody thinks you are a monster. You live in a world of death, so naturally you are more "comfortable" with the idea of dead people. Don't feel ashamed of it, you are documenting history.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 30-01-2011, 04:01:07
Im running out of PG rated dead people. Any farther and you'll be seeing intestines.
You are one rather messed up person if you take photos of that kind of stuff (unless you are ordered to do it? - even so, posting that shit online?)

Just to clear things before I stop posting for a while.

Taking pictures of dead dudes for fun = not my cup of tea. Just an FYI for people who might think im messed up or anything else, and no I dont post it online but I have 2000+ pics in my PC, few of which include body bags. I think we'd all be better off if I just stayed quiet in this thread for a while.
Yeah, dude, your fine... once you experience that life; it is really difficult to come back to "the civilian world", except ssome people don't realize it because they havn't yet been through it. You should be proud of what you've done.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-01-2011, 09:01:10
Here, in defense of Tolga. Everyone here should know this photo, taken by Robert Capa. Easily the most famous American war photographer ever. I wouldn't call him a "messed up person".
(http://www.arcadja.com/artmagazine/en/wp-content/gallery/080924-rcapa/robert-capa.jpg)
Keep doin what you're doin, Tolga, lest we forget how horrible war really is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-01-2011, 10:01:26
But isn't that pic a fake? I don't think tolga's pics are fake.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-01-2011, 11:01:31
But isn't that pic a fake? I don't think tolga's pics are fake.

Well, there is the other famous one of the American machinegunner killed by a German sniper, but that is WW2 and this is an "other eras" thread. But if you insist...*re-aligns internet tubes*

http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=24.6330

This one is most certainly not a fake.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-01-2011, 11:01:59
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%202/af5152bb.jpg)

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Spc. Ben C. Ballard, a Menomonie, Wis., native, and military police specialist assigned to 202nd Military Police Company from Fort Bliss, Texas, shows how easily he can handle his rifle despite having an amputated left arm, Jan. 24. Ballard is committed to finishing out the length of his contract and proving that soldiers with disabilities can still perform at a high level of competence.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 30-01-2011, 15:01:33
The thing you are forgetting is that this is a gaming forum. People come here for amusement. Thats why i feel these kind of threads are a bit morbid. On the other hand the historical value of the pictures in the wwII thread i do understand, as with this thread, spreading pictures of what is happening in other parts of the world. The picture of people posing with awsome weapons and brand new monster vehicles... Meh.

Do not forget that posting the pictures of dead soldiers can have quite some effect on people. Not everyone wants to see people suffering/dieing, even though they know its the cold reality out there. I dont really feel affected and i wont sleep less over it, but posting it on a site where the average person only checks what weapon a soldiers carriers and enjoys the fun factor of army porn, wrong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 30-01-2011, 16:01:08
The thing you are forgetting is that this is a gaming forum. People come here for amusement. Thats why i feel these kind of threads are a bit morbid. On the other hand the historical value of the pictures in the wwII thread i do understand, as with this thread, spreading pictures of what is happening in other parts of the world. The picture of people posing with awsome weapons and brand new monster vehicles... Meh.

Do not forget that posting the pictures of dead soldiers can have quite some effect on people. Not everyone wants to see people suffering/dieing, even though they know its the cold reality out there. I dont really feel affected and i wont sleep less over it, but posting it on a site where the average person only checks what weapon a soldiers carriers and enjoys the fun factor of army porn, wrong.

I dunno, but if someone wants to indulge in 'army porn' and the idolisation of weapons etc they should be prepared to see the consequence of such weapons.

It's kind of sanitising war to ignore the human aspect of it and focus only upon the hardware. If the photo has a 'warning' on it I don't see the problem.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-01-2011, 17:01:21
I try to mix what i post, time for some cold russians.

(http://englishrussia.com/images/new_images//winter_training-7.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-01-2011, 17:01:03
(http://www.corbisimages.com/images/BE069070.jpg?size=67&uid=ebdf07b6-9c1c-47c5-8105-f0b934165db0&uniqID=b4f74900-21b8-41b7-8cff-6151648cd190)
Hellenic Troops Marching,Unknown city ,Balkan War-1912
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-01-2011, 12:01:17
(http://up.picr.de/91003.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 31-01-2011, 18:01:01
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Dan12345_2006/Lsjp039.jpg)

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Croatian War of Independence
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-02-2011, 00:02:15
(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/2/4/8/1704842.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 01-02-2011, 00:02:07
(http://media.englishrussia.com/special_mission/70.jpg)
(http://www.se-technology.com/wig/html/image.php?code=0&id=406)

and for all of you that havent seen this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbG75akOvBo&t=0m10s

and more russian stuff here:

http://www.realitymod.com/forum/f22-military-technology/86076-big-russian-forces-thread.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 01-02-2011, 04:02:50
and for all of you that havent seen this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbG75akOvBo&t=0m10s

WTF IS THAT ?!? A trainning or what ?!?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-02-2011, 04:02:38
Love how the guy is like

Eaaaaaaat thiiiiiiiiiiiis!

*Explosion*

I'm fine!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 01-02-2011, 08:02:56
Where did he go?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DLFReporter on 01-02-2011, 09:02:25
Where did he go?

He gets up just as the smoke clears out. But to be frank, that action was quite pointless. After such an explosion half of the hostages would be dead. ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: kettcar on 01-02-2011, 09:02:25
still supporting friends

(http://img5.imagebanana.com/img/3tcl63d9/egypte_80.jpg)

another great pic

(http://img5.imagebanana.com/img/wr58u0mu/egypte_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-02-2011, 09:02:37
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/289/pict1349.jpg)

Chilean Army dress uniform.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 01-02-2011, 15:02:31
But to be frank, that action was quite pointless. After such an explosion half of the hostages would be dead. ^^

I'm no expert but I assume it's more boom and smoke than actual explosion. Like flashbangs. They make everyone go like OMGWTFBBQ and numbs them while security forces can safely move in and secure.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-02-2011, 15:02:35
(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/2/4/8/1704842.jpg)
Apache's looked badass

But Mi 28 havocs    SO  take the first place now

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 01-02-2011, 15:02:13
But to be frank, that action was quite pointless. After such an explosion half of the hostages would be dead. ^^

I'm no expert but I assume it's more boom and smoke than actual explosion. Like flashbangs. They make everyone go like OMGWTFBBQ and numbs them while security forces can safely move in and secure.
the one thought that comes to mind when watching that is the renowned:

"Your only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-02-2011, 17:02:34
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/664/610xly.jpg)

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File photo of a German Bundeswehr army military police officer on patrol in Queslal, north of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan December 11, 2010. German parliament, Bundestag, is due to make a decision on the extension of the German military mission in Afghanistan January 28, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chariot on 01-02-2011, 19:02:29
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Frank_Buckles_WW1_at_16_edited.jpg/200px-Frank_Buckles_WW1_at_16_edited.jpg)
This is a picture of Frank Buckles in US WWI uniform. He is one of the last WWI veterans and last American WWI veteran still living. Today he turned 110.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-02-2011, 21:02:55
(http://s002.radikal.ru/i200/1012/65/8a6d1c96fd21.jpg)

Russian Special Forces in Dagestan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-02-2011, 10:02:59
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Dan12345_2006/m36pakrac1991.jpg)

Destroyed Serbian tank in the Croatian town of Pacrac.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-02-2011, 10:02:04
M36 jackson with T55 diesel engine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 02-02-2011, 17:02:06
now that's interesting, I thought JNA operated with the "good stuff" and that we collected the junk xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-02-2011, 17:02:02
If I recall correctly either the Bosnians or the Croats used T-34/85 during the war, too. Lots of WW2-based war material saw combat on all sides in former Yugoslavia, like rifles, sub-machine guns etc. From a gun-"nerds" point of view the Yugoslav conflict is highly interesting!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 02-02-2011, 17:02:28
well yeah, from what I heard we also had an M3 Grant, Shermans, M36s, ...
wait.
(http://www.ka-net.net/muzej/slike/v_sherman.jpg)
this one saw action too lol

it's from one museum only but yeah we had everything from the M95 Manlicher, Thompsons, MG42 to the AK74s and AK47s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 02-02-2011, 17:02:02
We were awesome!
The whole war had all kinds of armaments. If it could shoot, it was used.
(http://www.achtungpanzer.com/images/Image1.jpg)
Remains of a knocked out serbian T34/85 which crew died of an AT rocket impact while bailing out.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-02-2011, 19:02:13
(http://i.cubeupload.com/kfiaIR.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-02-2011, 00:02:50
I guess protests with no military personnel in the photos are considered "war photos" now.

Keep it military, Rawhide, there are plenty Egypt photos with soldiers in them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-02-2011, 01:02:35
I can see a soldier, Right there, you see him?

(http://www.flash-screen.com/free-wallpaper/uploads/200609/imgs/1157281682_1024x768_mi-24-hind-helicopter-wallpaper.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 03-02-2011, 03:02:44
If you look real close you can see Waldo too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-02-2011, 11:02:26
(http://ggth.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/timothy_copy.jpg)

Photo of the last surviving veteran of the Crimean war=Timothy the tortoise, the mascot of HMS queen. He lived from 1839 up to 2004
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_(tortoise)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 03-02-2011, 12:02:35
If they get a little madder it might develop into a civil war, and Rawhide would have had the honor to post the first picture of it!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-02-2011, 01:02:21
(http://se-asia.commemoration.gov.au/australian-operations-in-malayan-emergency/images/RAAF/operations/kstapleton_08.jpg)
Sabres from No.3 Squadron RAAF taxi at Butterworth Airbase in northern Malaya.  The Malayan Emergency (1948-1960).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2011, 10:02:29
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1282/1386304820_15b5d57630.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 04-02-2011, 10:02:34
Nothing beats the Hind! Just cant get enough of these ugly beasts  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 04-02-2011, 12:02:26
Yes! Love Hind's since i first played Metal Gear Solid!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ja676MG45Zg/Sxo39LDkVqI/AAAAAAAAA90/NgdqD0addUw/s400/mi-24hind.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 04-02-2011, 12:02:08
(https://regtransfers-sth-se.diino.com/download/zrixxx/Pics/Mil/mi24_02.jpg)

(https://regtransfers-sth-se.diino.com/download/zrixxx/Pics/Mil/mi24_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-02-2011, 13:02:02
people can say what they want about soviet stuff

but they sure knew how to made there helicopters look frakking scary and awesome

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5002/img192038641232533940.jpg)

MOAR HINDS
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 04-02-2011, 13:02:00
thats a southafrican hind, not a russian one :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 04-02-2011, 14:02:58
speaking of big helicopters:

i have seen one of these in Crete and they are F#/@¤% HUGE

(http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/helicopters/size/mi26_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-02-2011, 14:02:43
(http://glostransporthistory.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/images/AirHeli%20Belvedere.jpg)
Bristol Belvedere
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-02-2011, 14:02:45
thats a southafrican hind, not a russian one :P
any hind is an epic hind
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 04-02-2011, 15:02:21
speaking of big helicopters:

i have seen one of these in Crete and they are F#/@¤% HUGE

(http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/helicopters/size/mi26_01.jpg)


Well... the Chinook is already a big helicopter so... this one is WAY to huge ?? what's the name of that one ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 04-02-2011, 15:02:09
speaking of big helicopters:

i have seen one of these in Crete and they are F#/@¤% HUGE



Well... the Chinook is already a big helicopter so... this one is WAY to huge ?? what's the name of that one ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-26

But for the king of choppers:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mil_Mi-12_aug_2008_2.jpg/800px-Mil_Mi-12_aug_2008_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-02-2011, 15:02:11
speaking of big helicopters:

i have seen one of these in Crete and they are F#/@¤% HUGE



Well... the Chinook is already a big helicopter so... this one is WAY to huge ?? what's the name of that one ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-26

But for the king of choppers:

^ MI 12

Anyway, those Mi-26 Halo's are mighty impressive. Skytech, a belgian helicopter wich operates heavy lifting heli's have a few, and one of them once flew over my house

Mighty frakking impressive
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 04-02-2011, 15:02:19
The MI-26 Halo is as big as a Hercules. Can u imagine a thing as big as that take of verticaly. The downwind that monster must create  :o

But nothing beats this:

(http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/7885/f14pic5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 04-02-2011, 16:02:50
(http://www.fabulousfulcrums.de/images1/Archer.jpg)
german mig29 will
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 04-02-2011, 16:02:35
I no longer like you Bang0o  >:( Heretic!

But no worries the facts are with me, because no Mig29 is a match for my beloved piece of awesomeness  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-02-2011, 17:02:32

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Wounded_American_soldiers_at_Santa_Mesa.jpg)

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Wounded American soldiers at Santa Mesa, Manila in 1899.

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1899 – The Philippine–American War opened when an American soldier, under orders to keep insurgents away from his unit's encampment, fired upon a Filipino soldier in Manila.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 04-02-2011, 18:02:32
speaking of big helicopters:

i have seen one of these in Crete and they are F#/@¤% HUGE



Well... the Chinook is already a big helicopter so... this one is WAY to huge ?? what's the name of that one ?

Took me a while but then i noticed that there was 2 Jets under the wings :o :o :o :o :o
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-26

But for the king of choppers:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mil_Mi-12_aug_2008_2.jpg/800px-Mil_Mi-12_aug_2008_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2011, 18:02:32
(http://historywarsweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/image/AH-64C.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-02-2011, 18:02:32
Enough airforce stuff!

(http://www.magentas-netzwerk.com/BW%20Kosovo%20Panzersperre.jpg)
German Leopard 2 tank blocking a street in an unknown town in Kosovo, sometimes around 99 or the early 2000s.

And as a "bonus" a GRAPHIC video showing a firefight between two Serbs and several German soldiers in Prizren, 1999.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGUA6bnxmo&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGUA6bnxmo&feature=related)
In a nutshell: Two Serbs armed with AK rifles attacked a German checkpoint that was reeinforced by a Leopard 2. German soldiers returned fire with G36 rifles, MG3 machine guns and even the tanks commander fired back with his H&K P8 pistol. One Serb died inside the car, the other died later.
Also if you understand German there´s a prizeless and maybe a tad macabre "talk" between two German soldiers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 04-02-2011, 18:02:04
Epictruck is epic!
(http://i.imgur.com/WSaXa.jpg)

and indeed m0ar armor!!!
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1244/an0532.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 04-02-2011, 18:02:06
And as a "bonus" a GRAPHIC video showing a firefight between two Serbs and several German soldiers in Prizren, 1999.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGUA6bnxmo&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGUA6bnxmo&feature=related)
funny thing is that one of the guys in the car still lived
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-02-2011, 19:02:31
funny thing is that one of the guys in the car still lived
He has been hit several times IIRC and died later. Still having "only" one immediate KIA after alot of lead was sent into the car is odd. I wonder what kind of damage the three different ammo types caused to both the "soft target" and the "hard target" (=motor block). Interesting video none the less.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 04-02-2011, 21:02:09
(http://www.aus-der-ddr.de/uploads/bilder/fullsize/2000004112.jpg)
Urban warfare training of the NVA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 05-02-2011, 01:02:41
(http://www.aus-der-ddr.de/uploads/bilder/fullsize/2000001292.jpg)
NVA in training
I wonder what make the guy on the gun  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 05-02-2011, 01:02:32
As a counter weight perhaps? Help get the legs of the gun off the ground so they can push it
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 05-02-2011, 01:02:25
then he grabbed the easiest job  :P
what is it Zis 3 ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-02-2011, 01:02:04
As a counter weight perhaps? Help get the legs of the gun off the ground so they can push it

Exactly right.


Speaking of field artillery...

1st Field Artillery Brigade, 1st Division, 1919
A bit large but a very cool genre of photo.
(http://www.hammergallery.com/images/peoplepictures/MPH%2053,%201stField%20Artillery%20Brigade.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-02-2011, 10:02:46
As a counter weight perhaps? Help get the legs of the gun off the ground so they can push it
Exactly, it is to prevent the barrel from suddently plunging itself into the ground.

what is it Zis 3 ?
Correct


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fb/Chechnya9268.jpg)

Russian artillery firing during the second Chechen war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 05-02-2011, 16:02:11
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghanistan_jan2011/bp23.jpg)
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A mine clearing specialist from the French Foreign Legion searches for improvised explosive devices on a road near Tagab in Kapisa Province on Jan. 25. The French Foreign Legion, a military unit established in 1831, was created for foreign nationals of any nationality wishing to serve in the French armed forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-02-2011, 12:02:34
People, resize your damn pictures.
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(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Duckworth%27s_Action_off_San_Domingo%2C_6_February_1806.jpg)

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1806 – Napoleonic Wars: When squadrons of British and French ships of the line engaged in the Battle of San Domingo (pictured) in the Caribbean Sea, the French ships Impérial and Diomède ran aground to avoid capture, but were caught and destroyed anyway.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 06-02-2011, 14:02:42
Those are my absolute absolute absolute favorite wartime paintings. Could spend hours in dutch musuems watching.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-02-2011, 17:02:55
(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9067/yemen2.jpg)
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A police trooper mans a machinegun outside a state security court in Sanaa February 6, 2011. The court began on Sunday the trial of ten suspected al Qaeda members over plots to attack foreign companies and state facilities in Yemen.


+10 internet cookies if you can identify the helmet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 07-02-2011, 17:02:33
M56?

The DDR one :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-02-2011, 17:02:41
East German:

(http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/image1/egtrain2.jpg)

I hate how that helmet looks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-02-2011, 18:02:41
Mixed feelings with that helmet. Wasn't it based on or copied off the Nazi M.44 Stahlhelm?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 07-02-2011, 18:02:14
I makes you look like a bellend ::)

(http://www1.somerset.gov.uk/archives/sli/images/malaya1.jpg)
'A' company of the Somerset Light Infantry crossing a river whilst on jungle patrol, Malaya.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-02-2011, 19:02:01
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The Battle of Port Arthur (8–9 February 1904) was the starting battle of the Russo-Japanese War. It began with a surprise night attack by a squadron of Japanese destroyers on the Russian fleet anchored at Port Arthur, Manchuria, and continued with an engagement of major surface combatants the following morning. The battle ended inconclusively, and further skirmishing off Port Arthur continued until May 1904. Losing at Port Arthur for the Russians — and especially for Tsar Nicholas II — was not only inconceivable to the world at large but also fraught with dire circumstances for the Imperial Russian regime; the Russian people, from the nobility down to the recently-emancipated serfs, lost confidence in the military; this was a direct causal factor for the Russian Revolution of 1905, and was well-remembered upon yet-more-disastrous defeats in World War I.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Battle_of_Port_Arthur_crop2.jpg

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Japanese print displaying the destruction of a Russian ship

Edit by Thorondor123: The pic was 52 megs...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 07-02-2011, 19:02:04
Mixed feelings with that helmet. Wasn't it based on or copied off the Nazi M.44 Stahlhelm?

That helmet was nazi desing... Hitler just didn't like the looks of it and the project was cancleed... or something like that :S
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-02-2011, 20:02:05
Mixed feelings with that helmet. Wasn't it based on or copied off the Nazi M.44 Stahlhelm?

That helmet was nazi desing... Hitler just didn't like the looks of it and the project was cancleed... or something like that :S

Was based off of the M45 helmet, that was prototyped, but never put into production due to its look.  It did, apparently, have the best ballistic properties of any helmet in service until the invention of the kevlar helm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-02-2011, 20:02:21
It is the M44, not a fan of Wiki but according to them the M44 was based off the British Mk.III Turtle while the M45 is just a M42 without the vent holes.

The M44 was rejected, not because it looked silly but because it looked 'foreign'. Silly Hitler.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 07-02-2011, 20:02:03
I think it looks kinda neat actually. Imagine wearing a gasmask under it, would look totally badass.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 07-02-2011, 20:02:02
It is the M44, not a fan of Wiki but according to them the M44 was based off the British Mk.III Turtle while the M45 is just a M42 without the vent holes.

The M44 was rejected, not because it looked silly but because it looked 'foreign'. Silly Hitler.

To be fair, looking "foreign" in combat can get you killed by your own guys. Case in point: US Army using USMC camo uniforms in Normandy in VERY limited numbers. Seems there were enough friendly fire incidents to have the uniform quickly withdrawn from service in the ETO.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-02-2011, 22:02:10
It is the M44, not a fan of Wiki but according to them the M44 was based off the British Mk.III Turtle while the M45 is just a M42 without the vent holes.

The M44 was rejected, not because it looked silly but because it looked 'foreign'. Silly Hitler.

To be fair, looking "foreign" in combat can get you killed by your own guys. Case in point: US Army using USMC camo uniforms in Normandy in VERY limited numbers. Seems there were enough friendly fire incidents to have the uniform quickly withdrawn from service in the ETO.

You really believe that ol' Adolf thought about such things? Germanic things only, ja!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-02-2011, 22:02:47
It is the M44, not a fan of Wiki but according to them the M44 was based off the British Mk.III Turtle while the M45 is just a M42 without the vent holes.

The M44 was rejected, not because it looked silly but because it looked 'foreign'. Silly Hitler.

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THE EAST GERMAN HELMET

East German NVA Stahlhelm: Historical development.

The East German Military Helmet has origins that can be traced all the way back to 1939, and to the Wehrmacht invasion of Poland. The Iron and Steel Specialty Division of the Third Reich Research Council undertook a study at that time, of the ballistic characteristics inherent to various military helmets of armies of several different countries. The Reich Institute For Defense Technology was tasked with this study, and two Professors, Dr. FRY and Dr. HAENSEL were instrumental in securing examples of different helmets from different countries for the test. These helmets, along with the Wehrmacht’s own M35 Stahlhelm, were tested with small arms ammunition fired from a multitude of angles and distances, for research purposes relevant penetration characteristics. The British “Tommy” helmet fared the worst. However, the Wehrmacht’s own M35 also was found to have serious shortcomings. Finding none of the helmets in current use by the different armies of the world to be satisfactory, the Reich Institute undertook steps to design an all together new helmet with the ballistic characteristics sought after. Several prototype helmets for testing were produced by the Voelkingen Stahlwerke. Upon completion of the tests in 1942, the results were provided to the Army Weapons Office. Despite objections by Hitler, this office, under the auspices of a memoranda generated by the Army Medical Inspectorate, went ahead and authorized production of a new pattern combat helmet. The passing of the memorandum was due in part to increasing pressure on the Army Weapons Office to find a solution to the ever increasing number of serious head wounds received by wearers of the M35 and the M42; and to encompass design changes that would address the increasingly scarce supply of necessary materials and labor required for production of the current M35/42 helmet. The M35/42 models were both very expensive to produce, and labor intensive. Subsequently, a total of four prototypes were designed, which were designated A, B, BII, and C. The latter 3 represented major departures from the M35/42 design. After preliminary testing, models B and BII were approved for further testing. Orders were then placed with the Eisen und Huettenwerke for production of no less than 50 examples of each type. They were referred to as the Thale/Harz helmets after their designers. The Helmets were then sent to the Doeblitz Infantry School outside of Berlin, where they were then put through rigorous “Hands-on” testing in a true field environment with Infantry Units at the school. The helmets subsequently proved to be of sound design for wear and use, and were far superior in ballistics to any helmet then made. It was only then that Hitler was approached with the final results of the research program that had gone on for several years without his knowledge. Both helmet designs, B and BII were presented to him in the autumn of 1944 for his approval of one or the other. The new helmet was to be designated the M45. Remarkably, Hitler took no action against anyone for the tests that had gone on behind his back. He did however reject both helmets, doing so on the principal that the current M35/42 in his eyes, best exemplified the German Soldier. His decision was based entirely on his own perception of how countries with whom the Wehrmacht was at war, viewed the German Soldier in Uniform. He felt the M35/42 best exemplified that look. Not surprisingly, memoirs recorded in diaries of some Soviet soldiers suggest the new helmets given to the Infantry School on the outskirts of Berlin for testing, received their baptism of fire when Soviet Forces first entered the Berlin Capital in the Spring of 1945. Reportedly, Russian Troops encountered two Infantry Companies from the Doeblitz Infantry School. The Dresden Museum has in its NVA Display, an example of a model BII Stahlhelm, believed to be a survivor of the last ditch effort by the Wehrmacht against the Russians, as they unsuccessfully strove to fend off the invaders as they entered Berlin.

After the division of the two German states, and the designation of East Germany as a separate country in 1949, a seemingly new type helmet already had appeared, which was worn in limited numbers by the Barracks Police, or KVP. It actually was based upon the model A Stahlhelm and therefore resembled the M35/42. It, together with the Khaki type uniform then worn by the KVP, proved to be problematic with the East German Populace, who found it too closely resembled the uniform of the hated Soviet Military. Consequently in 1956, with the transformation of the KVP into the new National Volkes Army (NVA), the newly established NVA Rear-Services Administration and Office of Technology was ordered to develop a new helmet deemed suitable for an East German “Socialist” Armed Forces. It could not have physical characteristics associated with either the Wehrmacht M35/42 or the Russian helmet. Consequently the Model A helmet then being worn by the KVP was rejected. Yet the helmet still needed to project the “National” character of East Germany. It suddenly dawned on all, that the helmet in question had already been designed, and tested. And, the factory for producing the helmet already existed, with all the necessary tools and die. It just so happened that the Head Engineer appointed to and tasked with the development of the new NVA helmet was Erich KIESEN. Ironically, he had been affiliated with Eisen und Huettenwerke, which had produced the model B and BII helmets formerly approved by the Wehrmacht Army Weapons Office, but rejected by Hitler. Hitler’s rejection now proved paramount and profound, because it paved the way for acceptance of that helmet without connotations of it being associated with the “Fascist” Wehrmacht Army. Better yet, no monies were necessary for research, design and/or testing. The helmet had already been designed, researched and tested thoroughly, and had passed with flying colors on all accounts. Even better was the fact that Engineer KIESEN was the holder of former patents for an improved helmet liner with a new “Y” type chin-strap and ventilation bushings meant for the M35/42, but never implemented. With modifications, the Model B and BII could be quickly fitted with that liner. But most prophetic of all, was the good fortune that the factory in question was completely intact and located on East German soil. The BII subsequently was selected for production over the model B. So it was that in Jan 1956, production of the model BII was resumed. The new helmet was introduced to the East German Public via photographs published that February in a magazine for the German Youth, or FDJ. The new helmet was officially introduced at the introduction ceremony of the NVA on May 1st, in Berlin. It was painted in a “Stone Grey” matte and bore a Tri-color Shield on one side in Black, Red and Gold.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-02-2011, 23:02:22
Was to be named, so they never named it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 08-02-2011, 16:02:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e8/AH1.jpg)
AH-1s over Laos
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Operation Lam Son 719 (Vietnamese: Chiến dịch Lam Sơn 719 or Chiến dịch đường 9 – Nam Lào) was a limited-objective offensive campaign conducted in southeastern portion of the Kingdom of Laos by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) between 8 February and 25 March 1971, during the Vietnam War. The United States provided logistical, aerial, and artillery support to the operation, but its ground forces were prohibited by law from entering Laotian territory. The objective of the campaign was the disruption of a possible future offensive by the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN), whose logistical system within Laos was known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail (the Truong Son Road to North Vietnam).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-02-2011, 16:02:54
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1461/800xx.jpg)
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US Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines use missiles as they fire at Taliban fighters during a night at Mirage base, on the south of Musa Qala District, Helmand province on February 4, 2011. One missile costs 86000 US dollars (63321 euros).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-02-2011, 19:02:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e8/AH1.jpg)

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Operation Lam Son 719 was a limited-objective offensive campaign conducted in southeastern portion of the Kingdom of Laos by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) between 8 February and 25 March 1971, during the Vietnam War. The United States provided logistical, aerial, and artillery support to the operation, but its ground forces were prohibited by law from entering Laotian territory. The objective of the campaign was the disruption of a possible future offensive by the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN), whose logistical system within Laos was known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail (the Truong Son Road to North Vietnam).

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1971, February 8 – Vietnam War: South Vietnamese ground troops launched an incursion into Laos to try to cut off the Ho Chi Minh trail and stop communist infiltration.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 08-02-2011, 19:02:34
Gtfo Rawhide I was here first!  ;D And anyway I only posted it to stem the walls of text :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-02-2011, 20:02:06
I will let my fail stay failed and try again, my treat  :-*



(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Burning_of_the_uss_philadelphia.jpg)

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The burning frigate Philadelphia in the harbor of Tripoli, February 16, 1804, by Edward Moran, painted 1897.

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The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Barbary Coast War or the Tripolitan War, was the first of two wars fought between the United States of America and the North African Muslim states known collectively as the Barbary States. These were the independent Sultanate of Morocco and Tripoli, which was a quasi-independent entity nominally belonging to the Muslim Ottoman Empire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 08-02-2011, 22:02:14
(http://i1.tinypic.com/s4b1tz.jpg)
bundeswehr bmp1. 1993 all of them were sold to greek.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 08-02-2011, 22:02:28
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/771/t7204bg4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 08-02-2011, 22:02:32
(http://greekmilitary.net/webzoom.freewebs.com/gfile/greek%20BMP-1_front_GR.jpg)
BMP-1 HEL bought by our friends the Germans.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 08-02-2011, 22:02:48
(http://www.army.gr/photo_gallery/1202482657/DSC_0098.jpg)

m0ar Greek-russian vehicles!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-02-2011, 22:02:22
my god my spine shivers everytime i see those things
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-02-2011, 23:02:07
Yep I must admit those things are freaking intimidating
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-02-2011, 00:02:42
(http://tof.canardpc.com/view/fd8a37db-0e02-46ef-83fb-0b8f4d7d0550.jpg)

even more scary :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 09-02-2011, 00:02:56
I had my "what the f***" reaction when I saw this.
So really, what the f**** is that?!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-02-2011, 00:02:01
The don't fly and they don't swim. They just hover above water level at high speed. Imagine a squadron of these attacking a carrier strike group with pure firepower and probably unguided missiles. Hmm, as I think of it, they might be easy targets for a Tomcat. No good idea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-02-2011, 00:02:14
Oh these badass Airboats thingy, they were in World in Conflict as statics :>
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 09-02-2011, 00:02:47
masterpieces of engineering

but our hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell enviroimentally friendly sumbarines still beats everything
(http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/type_212/images/U212_11.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 09-02-2011, 00:02:38
The don't fly and they don't swim. They just hover above water level at high speed. Imagine a squadron of these attacking a carrier strike group with pure firepower and probably unguided missiles. Hmm, as I think of it, they might be easy targets for a Tomcat. No good idea.

afaik those things are transports, they are faster than conventional transport ship, plus they have missiles to soft the landing zone :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-02-2011, 01:02:20
The don't fly and they don't swim. They just hover above water level at high speed. Imagine a squadron of these attacking a carrier strike group with pure firepower and probably unguided missiles. Hmm, as I think of it, they might be easy targets for a Tomcat. No good idea.

afaik those things are transports, they are faster than conventional transport ship, plus they have missiles to soft the landing zone :D

Ecranoplan "Lun"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lun-class_ekranoplan

armed with 6 SS-N-22 Sunburn anti-ship missiles and 2 twin 23mm aa turrets. :o

more on the type of "planeship" called ground effect vehicle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_vehicle

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-02-2011, 01:02:20
Hmmm I'm pretty sure it are anti-ship missiles.

according to wiki:

Six fixed-elevation SS-N-22 Sunburn anti-ship missile launchers
Two 23 mm PI-23 Twin AA turrets (2,400 rounds)

here is a pic of all the Ekranoplane types being made:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_hVOW2U7K4-M/SiecaIhYzXI/AAAAAAABCLI/Brt8GohVido/s640/546uertjhdsfhzdfbngfnj.jpg

Edit: A zeno beat me to it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-02-2011, 13:02:47
sorry but soviet navy kicks ass

(http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/3347/russiancruiserkirov3re.jpg)

The kirov class battlecruiser. The only battlecruisers remaining operational today.

They are 100% certain that 3 out of 4 Kirovs will be refitted, modernized and back in active service.
The Pyotr Velikiy is at the moment in active service, most likely it will be refitted and moderinized aswel once the kirov, Admiral Lazarev and Admiral Nakhimov are refitted.
The Admiral Nakhimov will be the first one ready in 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-02-2011, 13:02:52
   Missiles:
• 20 x P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
• 14 x SS-N-14 Silex ASW cruise missiles (Ushakov only)
• 96 S-300PMU Favorit SA-N-6 Grumble surface-to-air missiles (Ushakov, Lazarev, Nakhimov)
• 96 S-300FM (SA-N-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM (Pyotr Velikhy)
• 192 9K311 Tor (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) point defense SAM
• 44 OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM
Guns:
•1 x twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual purpose gun (2x AK-100 100 mm/L60 DP guns in Ushakov)
•8 xAK-630 six-barreled gatling 30 mm/L60 PD guns (Ushakov, Lazarev)
•6 x CADS-N-1 Kashtan gun/missile system (Nakhimov, Pyotr Velikhy)
Torpedoes and others:
• 1 x 10 RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
• 2 x 6 RBU-12000 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
• 10 x 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes, Type 53 torpedo or RPK-2 Viyuga (SS-N-15) ASW missile
 :o :o :o :o :o

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Kirov-class_battlecruiser.jpg/800px-Kirov-class_battlecruiser.jpg)

it can also carry 3 Ka-25 and Ka-27.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 09-02-2011, 13:02:02
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NBFdNU95v9Q/SwJg-bIujMI/AAAAAAAABc4/zcTjwKkcXiM/s1600/%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%87%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF+8.jpg)
AMX 30
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We held our breath when we saw with fear the tank moving straight ahead,smash through the door and move inside the courtyard.
This tank is the one tank that went through the gates of Polytexnio of Athens in 17 November 1973 in order to restore the taken over building.The students and people inside were all against a military government which took the country's lead after a Coup d'état in 1966.Many students/persons were wounded and killed that night and after that the government resigned and democracy was re-established. The 17th of November is a national remembrance day .


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 09-02-2011, 13:02:26
(http://preservedtanks.com/Handler.ashx?UniqueID=284&Select=1&Size=P)
Hanomag RU 251 scout tank prototype from the 60s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 09-02-2011, 15:02:22
   Missiles:
• 20 x P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
• 14 x SS-N-14 Silex ASW cruise missiles (Ushakov only)
• 96 S-300PMU Favorit SA-N-6 Grumble surface-to-air missiles (Ushakov, Lazarev, Nakhimov)
• 96 S-300FM (SA-N-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM (Pyotr Velikhy)
• 192 9K311 Tor (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) point defense SAM
• 44 OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM
Guns:
•1 x twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual purpose gun (2x AK-100 100 mm/L60 DP guns in Ushakov)
•8 xAK-630 six-barreled gatling 30 mm/L60 PD guns (Ushakov, Lazarev)
•6 x CADS-N-1 Kashtan gun/missile system (Nakhimov, Pyotr Velikhy)
Torpedoes and others:
• 1 x 10 RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
• 2 x 6 RBU-12000 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
• 10 x 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes, Type 53 torpedo or RPK-2 Viyuga (SS-N-15) ASW missile
 :o :o :o :o :o

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Kirov-class_battlecruiser.jpg/800px-Kirov-class_battlecruiser.jpg)

it can also carry 3 Ka-25 and Ka-27.
3rd time thats been posted now  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-02-2011, 15:02:30
4th actually. but it is still an unique and epic ship. Unique in its kind, and still going strong. The soviet navy knew that with these ships, they have unique capability that the US Navy can only dream off.


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Lineup_of_Tu-95_at_Engels_Air_Base.jpg)

TU-95's warBear bombers at Engels Airforce base.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-02-2011, 21:02:56
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5610/5431051654728a55054cb.jpg)
Nope, no Airsoft guy, but a member of the German Navy "SEK-M" (specialised deployed forces of the Navy), most likely a combat diver. He´s armed with a G36k, with AimPoint sight, LLM01 laser and other fancy tactical stuff.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-02-2011, 21:02:30
i have 5 full suits of that camoflage :)
pants and jacket and 2 heavy raincoats
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 09-02-2011, 22:02:02
(http://www.aus-der-ddr.de/uploads/bilder/fullsize/2000004104.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-02-2011, 22:02:38
PT-76 and MT-LB amiright?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 10-02-2011, 10:02:24
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2749/felin.jpg)

Quote
French soldier demonstrating the 'Felin' equiped with infrared and intergraded communication equipment
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 10-02-2011, 10:02:33
PT-76 and MT-LB amiright?

BTR-50PK

Edit:

Or SPW-50PK in this case.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 10-02-2011, 10:02:25
(http://static2.kleinezeitung.at/system/galleries_520x335/upload/7/4/4/1904612/kosovoheer130209ap183.jpg)
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Austrian KFOR Soldiers on Patrol somewhere in the Kosovo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-02-2011, 20:02:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/John_Hines_-_AIF_Souvenir_King_1917.jpg)

From Wikipedia's "Do you know..." segment:

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... that a photograph of Private John Hines with the German money and equipment he had looted during the Battle of Polygon Wood in 1917 (pictured) is one of the best known Australian images of World War I?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 10-02-2011, 22:02:23
(http://online.wsj.com/media/020811pod06_J.jpg)
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A U.S. Marine launched an antitank missile from a patrol base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Tuesday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-02-2011, 22:02:22
Watch how 40 000 dollars is launched

(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2628/spikelr3.jpg)

Isreali soldier demonstrating the Spike ATGM

Being in auschwitz and speaking to Woman of the Isreali Defense force i can confirm the rumors=
They are all bloody beautifull
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 10-02-2011, 22:02:22
(http://www.eatliver.com/img/2011/6768.jpg)

Egypt 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-02-2011, 23:02:33
If you have no bag to put your lunch package in..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Karl Hungus on 10-02-2011, 23:02:43
^^^ The leader of the Anti Gluten-Free Diet Collation^^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-02-2011, 23:02:43
That isn't really bullet proof.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 10-02-2011, 23:02:44
But its cool. ;D
And look at the expression on his face!
"WHO STOLE MY BOOZE!!?"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 10-02-2011, 23:02:06
(http://www.aus-der-ddr.de/uploads/bilder/fullsize/2000000873.jpg)
NVA liberate a farm from the capitalists  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-02-2011, 23:02:13
^^^ The leader of the Anti Gluten-Free Diet Collation^^^
Haha, those damn bread racists deserved it.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-02-2011, 00:02:40
Guess it's ok to post protest photos as they somehow count as war...

(http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c60bf53ef01156e3c59aa970c-500wi)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-02-2011, 00:02:35
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vkE6clryLFo/TM7M89NoUaI/AAAAAAAAAJc/rCeFvxGBOoY/s1600/westboro_baptist_church_drones_church.jpg)

The Westboro Baptist Church, deployed probably at a soldier's funeral.  You can identify their uniform via the brightly coloured signs about God hating fags, and that they commonly use child protestors.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-02-2011, 05:02:17
War related pictures people, open up a "Picture of the Day, Protests" thread but this is about War.

(http://www.sipri.org/blogs/Afghanistan/taliban-ambush-the-us-in-the-korengal-valley/image)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 11-02-2011, 06:02:13
Well when we are talking about 200.000+ protestors with the army on the other side...It all takes a wrong move to turn into a massacre/civil war/chaos...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-02-2011, 06:02:06
Well when we are talking about 200.000+ protestors with the army on the other side...It all takes a wrong move to turn into a massacre/civil war/chaos...

And when it does, you can post pics of it in this thread. Til then, there is a designated "Egypt" thread already in this forum. A man with produce taped to his head is NOT war, so stop pretending it is.

THIS is what is slightly related to this thread. As you can see: MILITARY PERSONNEL with MILITARY WEAPONS. See? you can still post Egypt photos, they just have to actually have soldiers in them.
(http://media.themalaysianinsider.com/images/uploads/2011/february/04/egypt_journo110204.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-02-2011, 14:02:01
Right, Kading, let´s go back to real military photos, not some psycho Christian Wackos who indoctrinated their childern with crap or Egyptian protestors with "creative" head covers.

(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n83/Dan12345_2006/sl00004.jpg)
A burning Yugoslav Peoples Army TANK (FUU Paasky!) in the Croatian town of Vukovar. Most likely taken during the "Battle of Vukovar" in 1991, where Croatians fought the mainly Serb YPA. Not sure though, what kind of tank it is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 11-02-2011, 14:02:23
A burning Yugoslav Peoples Army in the Croatian town of Vukovar. Most likely taken during the "Battle of Vukovar" in 1991, where Croatians fought the mainly Serb YPA. Not sure though, what kind of tank it is.

"Sir, sir! Our Army is burning!"
- What are you on about Jaroslav?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-02-2011, 17:02:29
Right, Kading, let´s go back to real military photos, not some psycho Christian Wackos who indoctrinated their childern with crap or Egyptian protestors with "creative" head covers.

Thank you. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 11-02-2011, 17:02:19
Also includes:
No more ceremonies
No more exercises

Only conflicts.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 11-02-2011, 18:02:08
Went as back as page 179 in this thread...Not a single image from you Fuchs yet you have posted at least once in all pages....Hey....How bout a Post a fucking pic rule?

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3217/eldaf33mp.jpg)

Quote
Greek Soldiers of ISAF clear mines
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-02-2011, 18:02:58
fuchs is untouchable. he IS THE rule

(http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/3241303.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921F7C3FC3F69D929FDFB0867B2DA2C16254237D032B0F4E1BA7460B0E79EF69E71E30A760B0D811297)

Isreali Patton tanks during the yom kippur war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 11-02-2011, 20:02:40
I didn't start this thread to dump images, I started it to watch images.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-02-2011, 00:02:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Azules-colorados.jpg)

Sherman tank disabled during 1962 Azules-Colorados internal strife
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1955-1962 internal strife

After the Revolución Libertadora coup that deposed president Juan Domingo Peron the armed forces split into opposing sectors named Azules y colorados ( blue and reds ) mainly to establish the Peronism future. The fight would end in 1962 with military clashes and the defeat of the reds which were opposed to Peron.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 12-02-2011, 00:02:36
Mountain warfare, Cro-style  8)
(http://www.domovinskirat.hr/frat/albums/userpics/10048/fijan_mladen_7_gbr--%28141%29.jpg)
Taken during the Yugoslav War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-02-2011, 09:02:28
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4996/54355853959db3228b3cb.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-02-2011, 10:02:39
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4706/ussyorktowncollision.jpg)


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On 12 February 1988, the U.S. Navy cruiser USS Yorktown, while exercising the "right of innocent passage" through Soviet territorial waters, was intentionally rammed by the Soviet frigate Bezzavetniy (collision pictured) with the intention of pushing the Yorktown into international waters. This action has been called "the last incident of the Cold War".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-02-2011, 13:02:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Battle_of_Chacabuco.jpg)

Quote
The Battle of Chacabuco, fought during the Chilean War of Independence, occurred on February 12, 1817. The Army of the Andes of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata led by General Captain José de San Martín defeated the Spanish force led by Rafael Maroto. It was a defeat for the Captain Generalcy of Chile, the Spain-controlled government established after the division of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 12-02-2011, 20:02:41
(http://www.sailingwarship.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/battle-of-scheveningen-slag-bij-ter-heijdejan-abrahamsz.jpg)
Quote
The Battle of Scheveningen (Battle of Ter Heide) was painted by Jan Abrahamsz between 1653 and 1666. The flagship of Admiral Tromp, the Brederode and the Resolution under the flag of Monck can be seen in the middle of this painting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 12-02-2011, 21:02:46
Anglo-Dutch Wars! I love those  ;D

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Storck%2C_Four_Days_Battle.jpg)

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The Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Fight, 11–14 June 1666 by Abraham Storck depicts a battle of the Second Anglo–Dutch War. In the foreground the Swiftsure with Berkeley sinks. On the right the grounded Prince Royal with admiral Ayscue surrenders by firing white smoke; de Ruyter on the Zeven Provinciën accepts. In between the Royal Charles can just be seen with a broken mast.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-02-2011, 22:02:42
Imagine seeing something like that IRL...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 12-02-2011, 23:02:22
Would be epic, those where the days when style and efficiency still went together. Beautiful ships.

Maybe in a couple of years we can walk on the Seven Provinces, De Ruyter's ship, they are building a replica but funding is... non existant. They already build the Batavia but thats only a small vessel, IIRC the Seven Provinces was a 74 gunship of the line, Third Rate for the Britons. Huge and awesome. I've already seen the hull in real life, still no skin  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 13-02-2011, 01:02:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Saddam47.jpg)
Saddam Hussein and others on an M13/40 in Iraq after the successful 1963 Ba'ath Party coup.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-02-2011, 03:02:01
When I decided to leave the thread for a little while for everyone to cool down, I didnt think it would be invaded by pictures of homophobic nutjobs and paintings of Dutchmen and the English playing with their little boats :)

2nd most useful weapon Counter-Terrorism can buy, the AH-1 SuperCobra.

Giving the one finger salute
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/cakealalalalala.jpg)

Then doing what it does best
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/poopielalallaala.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 13-02-2011, 04:02:56
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/184/bmp2nva6buga9.jpg)
german apc and its crew
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-02-2011, 10:02:34
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5530/img1215fixed.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-02-2011, 11:02:47
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/9a519282.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 13-02-2011, 12:02:23
The Battle of Svensksund 1790:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Johan_Tietrich_Schoultz_m%C3%A5lning_Slaget_vid_Svensksund.jpg)
Quote
This was the last major battle in history where galleys took part. The Russians tried to destroy the Swedish fleet but got destroyed themselves instead while the Swedes only suffered minor casualties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 13-02-2011, 13:02:27
The flagship of the Finnish navy, Pohjanmaa, arriving to the port of Djibouti, where the ship is taking part of the operation Atalanta. She is named after the Pojama/Pohjanmaa galleys that fought for example at Ruotsinsalmi, like Miklas just posted.

(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1990/68309343.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 13-02-2011, 15:02:19
Škoda 305 mm Model 1911 of the Austro-Hungarian army being positioned in the Carpathians during the fighting of 1914/1915.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Skoda_305_mm_Model_1911_LOC_War_of_the_Nations.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 13-02-2011, 18:02:31
When I decided to leave the thread for a little while for everyone to cool down, I didnt think it would be invaded by pictures of homophobic nutjobs and paintings of Dutchmen and the English playing with their little boats :)

They are conflicts. And it's quite a refreshment instead of walls of Turkish soldiers, again and again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 13-02-2011, 20:02:18
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xGAWwdYcVlI/SclhqSLfQNI/AAAAAAAADhY/qNpJOqqRRIE/s400/usa1.jpg)


1st calvary members, somewhere in Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-02-2011, 20:02:25
Uh Hi, at least two of those guys are 1st Cav.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 13-02-2011, 20:02:17
I just do the google imagin'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 13-02-2011, 22:02:39
If you guys can get away with pretty paintings, so can I.

(http://www.richardiii.net/images/towton%20archers.gif)
(http://www.richardiii.net/images/Towton%20Rout.gif)

The Battle of Towton, 29th March 1461
One of the longest and bloodiest battles fought on English soil. As many as 28,000 may have been killed, the Yorkists possibly losing 8,000.  Most casualties came during the rout, where the Lancastrian retreat was blocked by the very full River Cock - whose banks became the Bloody Meadow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 13-02-2011, 23:02:54
(http://www.aiaa.org/tc/vstol/31.jpg)
Dornier 31 VTOL Military Transporter from the 60s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rustysteel on 14-02-2011, 00:02:21
Did anyone else think of this when they saw bangoo's plane?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTHypbLlkE

Anyway here's a british centurion in korea

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4774/britishcenturiontankkor.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-02-2011, 01:02:09
When I decided to leave the thread for a little while for everyone to cool down, I didnt think it would be invaded by pictures of homophobic nutjobs and paintings of Dutchmen and the English playing with their little boats :)

They are conflicts. And it's quite a refreshment instead of walls of Turkish soldiers, again and again.

Well ill post pics when you find the taşşak for a new conflict of your own :)

If you want foreigners just ask for it! Hellenic Army Afghanistan
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/11111111web.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-02-2011, 03:02:40
Those Greeks wear such tight trousers. Just sayin...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-02-2011, 10:02:43
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/europe/Hollande/Exhibition/Dutch_Army/images/Leopard_2A6_Dutch_Army_01.jpg)

Dutch army Leopard 2A6. The Dutch have 89 tanks in service and 30 tanks in storage.
The reason why i am posting this is because appearntly the belgian army has serious concrete plannes to buy those 30 Leopards 2A6 in storage.

I really hope they will buy these tanks. Would be very awesome and i might consider joining the army then
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 14-02-2011, 12:02:28
Hehe.

'And mr. Theta, as a final question, what is your reason to enlist?'
'You guys got cool tanks.'

And thanks Tolga, a different colour is always a refreshment.

(http://www.boer-war.com/Military/British/BoerWarMarchingOnPretoria.jpg)

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British troops marching on Pretoria. Second Boer War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-02-2011, 12:02:10
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3544/scharfschtzestan02.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 14-02-2011, 12:02:30
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3425/rafohunter800x600.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 14-02-2011, 21:02:20
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1512/5261450856581c53648fb.jpg)

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A sniper prepares to engage a target during the 2010 USASOC Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg. "Leading into the competition, I knew this course would be challenging," said Sgt. 1st Class Charles Zalewski, a sniper with 5th Special Forces Group. "All the events in the competition encompassed multiple challenging task that we have to be expected to do as snipers."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-02-2011, 21:02:36
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3425/rafohunter800x600.jpg)
Ilyushin Il-38 and Hawker hunter amiright?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 14-02-2011, 22:02:58
More paintings

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8WIjkzT4POU/TUhpxoXAxWI/AAAAAAAACWM/W_Ere8XCKro/Batalla%20de%20Sempach%201386.jpg)
Quote
Battle of Sempach 1386, between the knights of Duke Leopold von Habsburg and the Swiss confederates which ended with a decisive swiss victory
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-02-2011, 03:02:16
Another not-so-followed military.

Albanian SOF in Afghanistan.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CIMG1702.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 15-02-2011, 04:02:54
MMMM, coalitions are fun.


Anyhoo. Charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo. The kilted gentlemen belong to the Gordon Highlanders (who attempted to advance with the heavy brigade by grabbing onto the stirrups.)

Major General Ponsonby’s Union Brigade of heavy dragoons managed to snatch 2 Imperial Eagles in this charge (between the 2nd Scots Greys and the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons respectively). The problem with British cavalry of the time is they tended to continue charging after their objective was completed.

Following the successful smashing of the French 45th Infantry Regiment, the 2nd Scots Greys then charged for the cannon of Marshal Ney. After hacking up a good number of French artillerymen, they were counter attacked by French lancers. After the counter attack, the Scots Greys were no longer a usable fighting force in the battle. The foolhardy charge cost Major General Ponsonby his life, but gained eternal glory for the Scots Greys who, even under the new name of Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, still keep the Eagle that Sergeant Ewart captured as their regimental badge.
(http://astro.temple.edu/~gurwin/Berkeley_Stanley_Gordons_And_Greys_To_The_Front.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 15-02-2011, 12:02:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9c/Battle_of_Trenton_by_Charles_McBarron.jpg/800px-Battle_of_Trenton_by_Charles_McBarron.jpg)

Last phase of the Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776. The Hessians are surrounded in the Trenton town square by George Washington's troops. Their commander, Col. Johann Rall was killed and his men surrendered shortly thereafter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 15-02-2011, 12:02:40
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3425/rafohunter800x600.jpg)
Ilyushin Il-38 and Hawker hunter amiright?

Yep.

AV-MF Il-38 operating out of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, intercepted by a Royal Airforce of Oman Hunter FGA.73B, armed with AIM-9J Sidewinders.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-02-2011, 18:02:16
 Both are epic planes


Yet needs more soviet stuff

(http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/OPFOR/images/Hindintr.gif)

Epic hind is epic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-02-2011, 19:02:37
What have this thread become ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 15-02-2011, 19:02:11
What conflict is that Theta?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 15-02-2011, 19:02:33
What have this thread become ::)
An art gallery, perhaps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-02-2011, 20:02:11
What have this thread become ::)
An art gallery, perhaps.

lets break this trend:

Norwegian l33t-nes

(http://media.aftenposten.no/archive/00631/_m04soldater0211_jp_631138a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-02-2011, 20:02:48
Pimped G3s?

(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9629/scharfschtzestan01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 15-02-2011, 20:02:07
where did the bayonets go nowadays?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-02-2011, 20:02:09
What conflict is that Theta?
oops forgot to mention it. Croatian War of Independence
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-02-2011, 20:02:34
Pimped G3s?


AG-3 F2

Kelly`s Heroes gone wrong:
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8117/15992419.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-02-2011, 20:02:22
Pimped G3s?


AG-3 F2

HK G3-A4 "field pimped" with Pica rails, unknown scope and other high-speed stuff. This soldier is a sniper from Airborne Bataillon 313, if I´m not mistaken.
German snipers started modifying old G3s because Germany has no real DM Rifle, so you see alot of "inofficial" and "unissued" stuff attached to them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-02-2011, 20:02:38
(http://www.army.mod.uk/images/image-scroller/ITC_Bayonet_4.jpg)
The Bayo has gone to the Brits
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 15-02-2011, 20:02:42
with assualtguns bayonet attacks looks silly  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 15-02-2011, 21:02:37
With bullpup rifles a bayonet looks silly.

Also, thats the old generation L85. Looks even more stupid on the new one:

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm115/Pride10101/RenderB-1.jpg
(only example i could find was from PR).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 15-02-2011, 22:02:18
Who cares what it looks like, it's obviously effective as there have been a number of successful bayonet charges by the Brits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 15-02-2011, 22:02:56
WW1, Austrian field works on the Galician Front
(http://www.firstworldwar.com/photos/graphics/cnp_austrian_fieldworks_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-02-2011, 22:02:23
Pimped G3s?


AG-3 F2

HK G3-A4 "field pimped" with Pica rails, unknown scope and other high-speed stuff. This soldier is a sniper from Airborne Bataillon 313, if I´m not mistaken.
German snipers started modifying old G3s because Germany has no real DM Rifle, so you see alot of "inofficial" and "unissued" stuff attached to them.

the Norwegian G3 is called AG-3 and its the standard issue rifle together with the HK416. the AG-3 F1 is just a simple Automatic G3 without "spec ops" stuff while the F2 have all the goodies that you see in my pic.

Us Norwegians sure love german weapons ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 15-02-2011, 22:02:35
some WWI in here for christ's sake

Men of the famous 42nd Croatian Landser "Teufelsdivision", or the Devil's Division. Date: Prior to 1915.
(http://i32.tinypic.com/11rvwba.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 15-02-2011, 22:02:26
Who cares what it looks like, it's obviously effective as there have been a number of successful bayonet charges by the Brits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Yeh, those werent using the upgraded version out now.
Seriously, i think it might be a concern that the barrel might bend or break using the bayonet on it  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-02-2011, 22:02:14
I don't know if you are aware of how sharp a bayonet is.....Just a small push and it can go all the way inside the torso. At least thats how sharp there are here in Greece dunno if the really used one from other nations are kept badly maintained...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 15-02-2011, 22:02:16
British soldiers can never abandon their bayonets, it's in their warrior nature.  ;D

And bayonets go in you like a knife in warm butter, especially the blood shaft helps with that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-02-2011, 22:02:48
I don't know if you are aware of how sharp a bayonet is.....Just a small push and it can go all the way inside the torso. At least thats how sharp there are here in Greece dunno if the really used one from other nations are kept badly maintained...
My Mosin nagant bajonet is far from sharp. And its actually good, because you have less chance of wounding yourself

However when you thrust, i am pretty sure itll go trough a torso like nothing

Then again, you greek use your Bajonets on rifles like spears...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 15-02-2011, 23:02:46
British soldiers can never abandon their bayonets, it's in their warrior nature.  ;D

And bayonets go in you like a knife in warm butter, especially the blood shaft helps with that.
Th blood grooves were designed so you could get the bayonet out easier after you stuck it into someone, reduced the suction....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 15-02-2011, 23:02:10
I'm fairly certain it helps you with getting in too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-02-2011, 23:02:19
You're all wrong....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller_%28weapon%29

Its just to strengthen and lighten the bayonet.  It doesn't help with "suction" or anything....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 16-02-2011, 01:02:45
British soldiers can never abandon their bayonets, it's in their warrior nature.  ;D

And bayonets go in you like a knife in warm butter, especially the blood shaft helps with that.
Aye, but im not talking about how sharp it is, im talking about the rigity or the unsupported barrel + bayonet :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-02-2011, 02:02:28
You're all wrong....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller_%28weapon%29

Its just to strengthen and lighten the bayonet.  It doesn't help with "suction" or anything....

Indeed. Also, the triangular shape of the mosin bayonet along with the lebel bayonet was designed to make a triangular (or in the case of the lebel, cross shaped) wound, which is very difficult to stitch up.

The only reason a bayonet gets stuck is if you push it in through the ribs. Don't believe me? Stab a piece of meat with something, it will come out easily.
(http://hellinahandbasket.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/French_bayonet_charge.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 16-02-2011, 03:02:36
Indeed. Also, the triangular shape of the mosin bayonet along with the lebel bayonet was designed to make a triangular (or in the case of the lebel, cross shaped) wound, which is very difficult to stitch up.
No, the shape was really just for light weight rigidity.  Surgeons have been stitching up all kinds of different shaped wounds for millennia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-02-2011, 03:02:20
Indeed. Also, the triangular shape of the mosin bayonet along with the lebel bayonet was designed to make a triangular (or in the case of the lebel, cross shaped) wound, which is very difficult to stitch up.
No, the shape was really just for light weight rigidity. 

If you had bothered to read what I posted, I was AGREEING that groves reduced weight. It did not increase RIGIDITY, quite the opposite, grooves allowed the blade to be more flexible.

I find it very hard to take your point regarding the wounds when you are so blatantly wrong about basic metallurgy.

Most of what I am reading in order to tell you off is telling me that, though it wasn't much harder to stitch up, the wounds would have a greater tendency to re-open later. But I also see that there is no clear agreement in regards to that. However, the triangular shape seems to have worked much better when the blade was twisted after being pushed in.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-02-2011, 05:02:19
Us Norwegians sure love german weapons ;D

EVERYONE loves German weapons :)

Mexican Police armored vehicle. (looks like it had a bad day)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2010michoacan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-02-2011, 18:02:54
@Kading, you are making a wrong comparison here, a living piece of meat is not the same a a dead piece of meat, if you stab someone there wound will contract instantly in an attempt of the body to try to keep the wound closed (and stop you from bleeding out) this can last for hours, Your body grabs on the the knife in this case witch will make it harder to pull out.

and stabbing someone harder then you think, 3 out of 4 people that stab someone also cut there own fingers for instance, since the body does give quite a bit of resistance and with a regular knife you will slip off and cut yourself.

When you add a 4kg rifle to the knife you hardly notice that ofcourse, and indeed the 'bloodgroove' is to make it lighter, nothing more.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-02-2011, 04:02:54
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg/776px-DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg)

Quote
DFW (Aviatik) C.V (s/n 5845/16) banking in early morning sunlight. Note the Aviatik trademark on strut; flares in holder behind observer's cockpit; and fully-loaded LMG 14 Parabellum machine gun. Pilot and squadron unknown.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 17-02-2011, 04:02:21
@Kading, you are making a wrong comparison here, a living piece of meat is not the same a a dead piece of meat, if you stab someone there wound will contract instantly in an attempt of the body to try to keep the wound closed (and stop you from bleeding out) this can last for hours, Your body grabs on the the knife in this case witch will make it harder to pull out.

That's the thing I wonder, how many people contiously stabbed someone or some living animal with an ungrooved and grooved knife and focused on the comparisons for each. Usually in that short range of combat your adrenaline is pumping and you would be able to pull it out either way...

But that is also why if you get stabbed they tell you to leave the weapon in the wound, because the muscle contract around the (in this instance) knife, which I say would support the "suction theory" if you would. However, a piece of meat or other dead animal would not have the same effect due to the lack of working 'muslce system' in simple terms.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-02-2011, 18:02:40
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5244527879_1e6bfe3a3c_z.jpg)

Quote
The Engineer and Commander of Zeppelin LZ85 brought down at Salonika in 1916 by a 12 pounder gun on HMS Agamemnon a pre-dreadnought battleship, Flagship of the Mediterranean fleet in World War One.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 18-02-2011, 19:02:42
Afghanistan 89


(http://media.englishrussia.com/new_images//afgan_1-26.jpg)
Quote
Ghazni helicopter aviators with the commander of the recon company (with a trophy rifle in his hands and a big plastic pistol holster on his thigh).

Love his enfield :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-02-2011, 21:02:14
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4093/afganistandwbaye1319140.jpg)

'Rogue' Afghan soldier kills two German troops in north (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12505853) (click link for BBC article)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-02-2011, 22:02:20
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1583/79888286.jpg)

Quote
Lieutenant Colonel Colin Weir, Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, meets locals from Sayedabad ahead of a village shura
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 18-02-2011, 22:02:17
Northern Ireland? Because hes using one o' dem nifty L85's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 18-02-2011, 23:02:49
Northern Ireland? Because hes using one o' dem nifty L85's.

The Royal Irish Regiment

Make a guess which Ireland that could be ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-02-2011, 23:02:28
'Rogue' Afghan soldier kills two German troops in north (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12505853) (click link for BBC article)
Sounds very much like an attack on a Swedish squad a few months ago in Northern Afghanistan, two officers killed.

Also a "Rogue" ANA soldier
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 19-02-2011, 00:02:16
'Rogue' Afghan soldier kills two German troops in north (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12505853) (click link for BBC article)
Sounds very much like an attack on a Swedish squad a few months ago in Northern Afghanistan, two officers killed.

Also a "Rogue" ANA soldier


It seems to happen all the time. I remember a case were a "Rogue" Afghan policeman opened up with a PKM on a group of British soldiers in a canteen killing I think 6 of them and injuring many more.

It's sad but I think the ANA and Police are full of Mujahideen, it doesn't bode well for when NATO troops finally leave.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 19-02-2011, 01:02:36
'Rogue' Afghan soldier kills two German troops in north (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12505853) (click link for BBC article)
Sounds very much like an attack on a Swedish squad a few months ago in Northern Afghanistan, two officers killed.

Also a "Rogue" ANA soldier


It seems to happen all the time. I remember a case were a "Rogue" Afghan policeman opened up with a PKM on a group of British soldiers in a canteen killing I think 6 of them and injuring many more.

It's sad but I think the ANA and Police are full of Mujahideen, it doesn't bode well for when NATO troops finally leave.
Word. Even happens back in the States. No offense, but I wouldn't trust a Islamic militant to cover me or really even operate in my unit... :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 19-02-2011, 01:02:14
As in the other thread we had a 8 mg 34 AA mount, I want more AA!

Beginning with a russian camping chair.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Machine_gun_NSV.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 19-02-2011, 01:02:31
(http://www.nva-forum.de/nva-board/uploads/post-75-1147517277.jpg)
here you go
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 19-02-2011, 01:02:55
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/509/23mm_AA_Sergei_-_8.jpg)
Take the guns from an IL-2 and put them into a seat --> Improved Russian camping chair "Sergei".

(http://www.ilmatorjuntaupseeriyhdistys.fi/lohtaja/sergei_95_600.jpg)
Put some computers into it and behold; the Finnish camping chair is born!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-02-2011, 09:02:22
(http://i53.tinypic.com/v62gc4.jpg)

Quote
A sniper from the Serbian forces on the front line in Velika Glava, 50 kms from the capital of the Krajina region Knin, fires at a Croatian position.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-02-2011, 10:02:36

Take the guns from an IL-2 and put them into a seat --> Improved Russian camping chair "Sergei".

Put some computers into it and behold; the Finnish camping chair is born!
With internets?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-02-2011, 10:02:44
Thetas spamming aside, it seems like the 3rd German soldier has died of his wounds, sustained from that "rogue" Afghan.
The problem with those ANA/ANP guys is, that there are people you can trust and German and ANA forces have made quite alot of succes in taking back a big part of Kunduz province. But in a country where background checks are nearly impossible you will always find "black sheep"....the sad thing is that it happened in a "safe" outpost. Seems like you can never have a few quiet moments if you´re on deployment.

Anyway, btt:
(http://i53.tinypic.com/11idd1l.jpg)

Quote
Serb volunteers load a cannon on the front line during the fighting for Vukovar against the Croatian forces 05 October 1991 in Borovo Selo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 19-02-2011, 11:02:24
Bofors 40mm, still sees action toady!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-02-2011, 11:02:44
The bofors is making its comeback in the IFV's. The CV90 has the 40mm bofors, and the South korean K31 IFV will also have the bofors.

with APDFDS shells 150mm of armor penetration :v


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FVeEhhTjSXI/TQmgghxuvpI/AAAAAAAAAJk/ECz-Fmo1bLI/s1600/CV90%2Blive%2Bfiring_Med.jpg)

Test firing of a Swedish CV90
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-02-2011, 13:02:11
Test firing is not a conflict.. 2 more posts and we are back to training pictures of poster's national army.

Anyways..

(http://openlettersmonthly.com/issue/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mujahideen.jpg)

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Mujahideen stand on a downed Soviet helicopter in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, 1979
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 19-02-2011, 14:02:29
Anybodu else think it looks a little bit like a Westland Wessex?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-02-2011, 14:02:19
Seems like a Mi-4. They looked alot like The westland wessex
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 19-02-2011, 15:02:43
Test firing is not a conflict.. 2 more posts and we are back to training pictures of poster's national army.

Anyways..

(http://openlettersmonthly.com/issue/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mujahideen.jpg)

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Mujahideen stand on a downed Soviet helicopter in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley, 1979


Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Air Force Mi-4A 'Hound'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-02-2011, 16:02:48
(http://www.corbisimages.com/images/HU040531.jpg?size=67&uid=e291d44c-2fab-48c3-abb7-9a4e824c4021&uniqID=66556877-dba8-4bad-9095-7e2263358f3e)
Troops March Through Salonika, World War I
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Soldiers marching down Boulevard de la Victoire in Salonika on the Balkan Front during the First World War. Austria, Germany and Bulgaria invaded Serbia on October 6th and had seized Belgrade by the 9th October, 1915. French and British troops landed in Salonika, Greece after declaring war on Bulgaria in October 1915. By November 1915 Austro-German forces were in full control of Serbia: the retreating Serbian troops reached the Adriatic Sea and eventually Corfu, via Albania and Montenegro.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-02-2011, 17:02:11
Ah yes, the ill-fated Salonikian Expeditionary Force that would get thrashed and bottled up until the end of the war by an army that only lost a single battle in the entire war:

(http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/files/images/bulgaria2.jpg)

Bulgarians ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-02-2011, 10:02:53
(http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/album413/aaz.sized.jpg)

Quote
A J-29 Tunnan and Swedish troops in combat in Congo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-02-2011, 12:02:02
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Luxembourg%20Army/c40000a4.jpg)

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Luxembourg Soldiers serving in Afghanistan with ISAF in the Force Protection Platoon Kabul March 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-02-2011, 18:02:25
Frensh soldier, early WW1
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4278/lebelpriscope.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-02-2011, 22:02:41
There are small pics, so I'm gonna post a cluster of them.  They are of Turkish troops from the XV Army Corps, which is little known, but was one of the best equipped, led, and fought Turkish units in the Great War.  Much less known, they fought not in the MIddle East or Gallipoli, but in the Carpathian Mountains of Galacia, on the austrian portion of the Eastern Front:

(http://www.turkeyswar.com/campaigns/0487x.JPG)
(http://www.turkeyswar.com/campaigns/0491x.jpg)
(http://www.turkeyswar.com/campaigns/0224x.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 21-02-2011, 19:02:07
Nice, didnt know about the Turks in Galizien!

WWI, German Ost Africa, trenches of german colonial troops and askaris
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DOA5023%2C_Deutsch-Ostafrika%2C_Schanzen.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-02-2011, 19:02:00
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9059/173995734620240.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 21-02-2011, 20:02:51
(http://www.welt.de/multimedia/archive/00525/1918_7_BM_Bayern_St_525504s.jpg)
German Askari-troops at Kilimandscharo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-02-2011, 21:02:26
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5619/yorkshireregimentinsepe.jpg)

Yorkshire Regiment being inspected, Boer War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 21-02-2011, 23:02:45
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9059/173995734620240.jpg)

What kind of gun is that? (Not the kalashkinov you jokers  ;) )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-02-2011, 00:02:02
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9059/173995734620240.jpg)

What kind of gun is that? (Not the kalashkinov you jokers  ;) )

AK-5? swedish weapon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-02-2011, 00:02:27
Yeah, I checked it out. Thanks for the info. Its the swedish AK-5D, possibly the Mk.2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 22-02-2011, 00:02:31
No, its the new AK5C.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-02-2011, 00:02:35
Yar. The Swedish probably train ANA just like most of the coalition.

When in doubt... call ATV's (I shit you not) Somewhere in some country.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Talalalacake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-02-2011, 00:02:59
No, its the new AK5C.

I'm thinking the AK5D Mk.2 then. Its supposed to have all the upgrades of a C, but the short barrel of a D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-02-2011, 00:02:31
No, its the new AK5C.
AKA belgian FNC with minor adjustments  ;D mostly to suit the swedish climate
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 22-02-2011, 00:02:48
No, its the new AK5C.

I'm thinking the AK5D Mk.2 then. Its supposed to have all the upgrades of a C, but the short barrel of a D
Hm, yea it is. Took some zooming in.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-02-2011, 02:02:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Sengoku_period_battle.jpg)

A battle at Kawanakajima, in honour of the Shogun 2: Total War demo coming out tomorrow!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 22-02-2011, 15:02:00
Camel Patrol, German South-west Africa, somewhere between 1906-1914
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DSWA0095%2C_Deutsch-S%C3%BCd-Westafrika%2C_Kamelreiterpatrouille.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 22-02-2011, 15:02:53
(http://www.barryobomber.com/resources/_wsb_659x398_AustriansmgItalians.jpg)
Austrians in a machine gun position fighting Italian forces with a 7.62mm Maxim M1910 machine gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-02-2011, 18:02:29
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Hohenfriedeberg.Attack.of.Prussian.Infantry.1745.jpg)

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Attack of the Prussian Infantry at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg by Carl Röchling.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-02-2011, 22:02:30
Camel Patrol, German South-west Africa, somewhere between 1906-1914
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DSWA0095%2C_Deutsch-S%C3%BCd-Westafrika%2C_Kamelreiterpatrouille.jpg)

Is this from the Namibian genocide?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-02-2011, 18:02:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Battle_of_Buena_Vista_Nebel.jpg)

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The Battle of Buena Vista (23 February 1847), also known as the Battle of Angostura, saw the United States (U.S.) Army use artillery to repulse the much larger Mexican army in the Mexican-American War. Buena Vista, a village of the state of Coahuila, is seven miles (12 km) south of Saltillo, in northern Mexico.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 23-02-2011, 18:02:53
Camel Patrol, German South-west Africa, somewhere between 1906-1914
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DSWA0095%2C_Deutsch-S%C3%BCd-Westafrika%2C_Kamelreiterpatrouille.jpg)

Is this from the Namibian genocide?
Well its patrol from the colony where the uprising happened, still well calling it genocide, hard to say.

To stay themathical same, 1914, Pfalz Bilplane, flying from German Southwest to East Afrika
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DOA5082%2C_Deutsch-Ostafrika%2C_Flugzeug_der_Schutztruppe.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-02-2011, 18:02:12
Well its patrol from the colony where the uprising happened, still well calling it genocide, hard to say.

Yeah sure, I'm just intrested because I wrote an essay about it last year
(in which I concluded it wasn't genocide btw :)). ;)
Never seen the pic so that's why I asked.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 23-02-2011, 18:02:33
Yeah sure, I'm just intrested because I wrote an essay about it last year
(in which I concluded it wasn't genocide btw :)). ;)
Never seen the pic so that's why I asked.
Hehe yes, i think same, and  for more pics, check this wikimedia page:  ;)
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:German_South-West_Africa?uselang=de

And if you are interested in german colonies as whole, i can send you some interesting links and photos via PM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-02-2011, 00:02:35
Although ive played FH2 before and go on this forum regularly, ive never been interested in historical conflicts :S

Polis Özel Harekat aka Police Special Operations... Back in the day when Counter-Terrorism meant somethin :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-18.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-02-2011, 19:02:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Lcamel.jpg)

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Lawrence of Arabia after the Battle of Aqaba

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Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, CB, DSO (16 August 1888[5] – 19 May 1935), known professionally as T. E. Lawrence, was a British Army officer renowned especially for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916–18. The extraordinary breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing, have earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title popularised by the 1962 film based on his life.

One of my favorite movies of all time as well, see it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 24-02-2011, 19:02:02
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DOA3100%2C_Deutsch-Ostafrika%2C_Artillerie.jpg)
Again pic from the german colony, German east Africa, during WWI, artillery from SMS Königsberg. These troops were led by famous Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-02-2011, 19:02:20
Never heard of him

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/b/b2/20100806191607!Congo_Crisis_Belgians_at_Kamina.jpg)

Belgian paratroopers embark on there C130 towards congo during the Congo crisis in 1965. They where tasked with defending the airfield so that people could be evacuated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-02-2011, 21:02:44
(http://static.rp-online.de/layout/showbilder/22319-Libelle.tirana1.jpg)

German soldiers disembark from a Ch-53 heavy transport helicopter during Operation Firefly (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Libelle). In March 1997 a German Task Force secured the airport in the Albanian capital Tirana in order to evacuate German and other EU citizens.
During the evacuation a firefight broke between the German soldiers and Albanian insurgents.

News report by BBC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys2JCdx3Q24) showing the firefight, including Albanian insurgents attacking from white vans.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-02-2011, 21:02:54
Never heard of him

Wait...are you serious?!?!

(http://www.tokencoins.com/vorbeck.jpg)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Emil_von_Lettow-Vorbeck

http://www.tokencoins.com/gea04a.htm

This man was one of the greatest ass-kickers to have ever lived!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 24-02-2011, 22:02:35
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During the 1960s, Charles Miller asked the nephew of a Schutztruppe officer, "I understand that von Lettow told Hitler to go fuck himself." The nephew responded, "That's right, except that I don't think he put it that politely."[44]

I see that awesomeness runs in the family.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 24-02-2011, 22:02:49
Best guerilla fighter ever! Undefeated in the field! He was celebrated as hero when he returned to Germany. One of my favourite military leaders.

his funeral:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXXT4PO7v_c
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-02-2011, 23:02:55
Best guerilla fighter ever! Undefended in the field! He was celebrated as hero when he returned to Germany. One of my favourite military leaders.

his funeral:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXXT4PO7v_c

You mean undefeated I think :P  And nice video, I've never seen that funeral before!

Also, another cool photo:

(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/309/unteroffizier.jpg)

von Lettow-Vorbeck's aide and driver during his time leading a FreiKorp in germany against the communists during the Munich revolts.  He was an ex-askari under Vorbeck, and came back to Germany with him after the war.  He is also an Unteroffizer ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 24-02-2011, 23:02:32
Best guerilla fighter ever! Undefended in the field! He was celebrated as hero when he returned to Germany. One of my favourite military leaders.

his funeral:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXXT4PO7v_c

You mean undefeated I think :P  And nice video, I've never seen that funeral before!
;D My english still isnt on highest level, edited :)
And yes, interesting video!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-02-2011, 12:02:02
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Venizelos_WWI_1918.jpg)
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Venizelos reviews a section of the Greek army on the Macedonian front during the First World War, 1918. He is accompanied by Admiral Pavlos Koundouriotis (left) and General Maurice Sarrail (right).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 25-02-2011, 15:02:34
(http://images.pctflux.net/201102252205154/thumb_v46589_B47%20RATO.jpg) (http://verteil.es/index.php?bild=201102252205154)
B-47 taking off
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 25-02-2011, 18:02:27
Austro-Hungarian Junovicz armoured car, originally called "Panzer Auto 1: P.A.1"

I know i ll break the rule a little, but the pics are so damn small, so i ll post all 4 photos of Junovicz i found
(http://images.loqu.com/photos/850/661/austro-hungarian-junovicz-armoured-car.jpg)
(http://en.valka.cz/attachments/12217/thumbs/junoviczPA1.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3100356587_9ae8b2c711.jpg)

Prototype model?
(http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/imgcacheA/14352.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 25-02-2011, 23:02:01
RAF Airco DH.9 Air Ambulance of 'Z Force', British Somaliland, Jan-Feb 1920. Space was provided for an attendant in addition to a single stercher case. Possibly the worlds first ever air ambulance.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/DH9AirAmbulance01.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/DH9AirAmbulance02.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-02-2011, 01:02:09
Great, they put you in a coffin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 26-02-2011, 01:02:36
Best guerilla fighter ever! Undefended in the field! He was celebrated as hero when he returned to Germany. One of my favourite military leaders.

his funeral:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXXT4PO7v_c

You mean undefeated I think :P  And nice video, I've never seen that funeral before!

Also, another cool photo:

(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/309/unteroffizier.jpg)

von Lettow-Vorbeck's aide and driver during his time leading a FreiKorp in germany against the communists during the Munich revolts.  He was an ex-askari under Vorbeck, and came back to Germany with him after the war.  He is also an Unteroffizer ;)

The Caption reads "To the fights in munich a loyal east africa fighter in the freikorps lettow vorbeck, may 1919"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-02-2011, 09:02:26
Great, they put you in a coffin.
looks as scary as the NMR i was in
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 26-02-2011, 14:02:09
A-10 in experimental camo  ;)
(http://wklej.in/images/6451252906072836_tn.jpg) (http://wklej.in/view.php?filename=6451252906072836.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 26-02-2011, 15:02:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Izmir15Mayis1919.jpg)
Greek soldiers taking their posts in Smyrna (Izmir) 1919
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-02-2011, 15:02:12
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6145/moncellenn0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-02-2011, 16:02:35
Real or staged?

Really curious what battle tactics they used during that war, line battles wont really work with such rifles and some sort of MG's coming up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-02-2011, 16:02:19
Supposedly real.  Apparently taken by a photographer attached to a French artillery battery.  Those are Prussian skirmish lines if you didn't guess already.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tedacious on 26-02-2011, 17:02:00
(http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/album413/aaz.sized.jpg)

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A J-29 Tunnan and Swedish troops in combat in Congo.
I was at the Army Museum here in Stockholm this tuesday. They got 2 of those white armoured cares outside, they look stupid.

And that airplane, is "Tunnan" right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-02-2011, 17:02:42
Nice, you don't get that much from those days. Was wondering because it was so orderly and the dramatic guy on the right, poor guy..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 26-02-2011, 18:02:06
And that airplane, is "Tunnan" right?
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A J-29 Tunnan and Swedish troops in combat in Congo.
:P

I was at the Army Museum here in Stockholm this tuesday. They got 2 of those white armoured cares outside, they look stupid.
They pretty much just slapped some armour on a regular truck. Possible the worst looking APC in history.
Does have it's moments though.
(http://www.tjelvar.se/forband/pansar/foto/52-6.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 26-02-2011, 19:02:01
German soldiers, Tsingtau (Quindao), China
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Bundesarchiv_Bild_116-127-068%2C_China%2C_Tsingtau-Soldaten.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-02-2011, 19:02:50
Boxer Rebellion?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-02-2011, 19:02:19
Nah, Tsingtau was just the German colony in China.  Those are prob just members of the garrison :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 27-02-2011, 00:02:25
(http://operatorchan.org/v/src/v46304_m26183vq.jpg)
Pershing with Teddybear Ears :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-02-2011, 11:02:36
Epic find Bangoo

TO THE WOT FORUMS!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-02-2011, 14:02:38
Supposedly real.  Apparently taken by a photographer attached to a French artillery battery.  Those are Prussian skirmish lines if you didn't guess already.

If it's real, what is that massive group of dudes doing on the road off to the right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 27-02-2011, 15:02:42
probably they  practice  the victory parade in Paris (http://www.bf-games.net/forum/style_emoticons/default/zzz_ugly.gif)  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-02-2011, 16:02:48
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/03-japanesearmylg.jpg)
Japanese infantry, Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-02-2011, 18:02:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Victory_at_Narva.jpg)

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The Swedish Victory at Narva by Gustaf Cederström, painted 1910

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The Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700 (30 November, N.S.) was an early battle in the Great Northern War. A Swedish relief army under Charles XII of Sweden defeated a Russian siege force three times its size. Before, Charles XII had forced Denmark-Norway to sign the Treaty of Travendal. Narva was not followed by further advances of the Swedish army into Russia, instead, Charles XII turned southward to expel August the Strong from Livonia and Poland-Lithuania. Peter the Great took Narva in a second battle in 1704.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-02-2011, 22:02:26
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6293/56809244.jpg)
Iraqi-Kurdish Peshmerga anti terror forces with men they´ve just arrested.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-02-2011, 18:02:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/1866_prinz-friedrich-karl-bei-koeniggraetz_1b-640x428.jpg)

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Prussian Prince Friedrich Carl orders his enthusiastic troops to attack at the Battle of Königgrätz. The Crown Prince and his troops had arrived late, and in the wrong place, but when he arrived, he ordered his troops immediately into the fray. This decisive battle, which the Prussians won, forced the Habsburgs to end the war, and laid the groundwork for the Kleindeutschland (little Germany) solution, or "Germany without Austria."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 28-02-2011, 20:02:11
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/01-russian23rd.jpg)
Russian Twenty-third Artillery Brigade about to leave for the front.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 28-02-2011, 21:02:02
somehow the hats look shopped....well...doka'd...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-02-2011, 21:02:56
What hats? They're all relatives of Gadhafi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 01-03-2011, 00:03:05
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/01-russian23rd.jpg)
Russian Twenty-third Artillery Brigade about to leave for the front.

ahahah they looks to wear an Afro lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RedBullBF2 on 01-03-2011, 07:03:18
on the left down corner: He looks like DJ Bobo :-)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-03-2011, 15:03:08
(http://www.kmike.com/KWjpg/chaffee.jpg)

M24 chaffee awaiting upcoming assault during the korean war. In the first stages of the korean war, the Chaffee was the only tank present in Korea. It was completly outclassed by the T34-85, and had to rely on sheer luck and tactics to defeat them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 01-03-2011, 16:03:20
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/HW-4-02-04lg.jpg)
Russian General Kuropatkin and his artillery officers in Manchuria
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 01-03-2011, 17:03:38
(http://operatorchan.org/v/src/v41361_k23_10070208.jpg)
sherman driver: "who was the idiot placing the sandbags there?"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-03-2011, 17:03:23
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YYMeAu4i7gA/SvuwLh0MmcI/AAAAAAAAGmA/TINCbrOLeaU/s400/iran-iraq-war-incredible-images-pictures-photos-iraqi-t-34-tank-burns.jpg)

a small but muchsaying photo. Iraqi Type 61 after being hit by a 120mm round from a chieftain from the Iranian army during the Iraq-iran war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-03-2011, 18:03:05
this is other eras thread guys... at least theta's pic is WW2. Sherman might be korea, but looks a lot like europe.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-03-2011, 18:03:56
ow   its POTD of other eras

my mistake
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 01-03-2011, 18:03:47
this is other eras thread guys... at least theta's pic is WW2. Sherman might be korea, but looks a lot like europe.
Sign on the right, Korean. So Bangoo is legit  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-03-2011, 18:03:11
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7302/swedish3small.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-03-2011, 19:03:57
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7522/800xa.jpg)

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A tribal rebel fires a rocket propelled grenade from a militia post on February 27, 2011 in Ajdabiya, Libya. Rebel militia there whipped into a frenzy after rumors that government troops loyal to President Muammar Gaddafi were preparing an attack. The opposition has consolidated its power in eastern Libya with President Gaddafi still in control of the capitol Tripoli.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-03-2011, 18:03:57
*bump*

(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/840/800xd.jpg)

Scene from Libya.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 03-03-2011, 20:03:03
Can people please post the pics with this please?

[ img ] [ /img]

Apparently imageshack doesnt want us to see the pictures and its easier and faster to post the pic with the [img ][/img]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-03-2011, 20:03:11
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Battle_of_Nassau.jpg)

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The Battle of Nassau (March 3–4, 1776) was a naval action and amphibious assault by American forces against the British port of Nassau, Bahamas during the American Revolutionary War (also known as the American War of Independence). It is considered the first cruise and one of the first engagements of the newly established Continental Navy and the Continental Marines, the progenitors of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The action was also the Marines' first amphibious landing. It is sometimes known as the Raid of Nassau.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-03-2011, 10:03:16
I find the lack of posts in this thread disturbing!

(http://submiturpics.com/images/fpv74fcxpn6wmjrnb2l7.jpg)

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Approaching unknown territory: Two German Air Force Transall cargo planes evacuated 132 foreigners from Lybia during Operation Pegasus. (Bundeswehr)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rataxes on 04-03-2011, 11:03:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Trident_C-4_montage.jpg)

Navy A montage of seven views showing parts of the launching of a Trident I C-4 missile from the submerged nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) and the Trident's re-entry bodies as they plunge into the earth's atmosphere and then into the Atlantic Ocean. Date Shot: 2 Oct 1981
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 04-03-2011, 13:03:21
It's like watching a strange animal give birth...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-03-2011, 13:03:23
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/30JpwRussLg.jpg)
Japanese soldiers aid a wounded Russian
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-03-2011, 17:03:40
Ah yes....the days when the Japanese army actually treated its enemies with respect, dignity, and by the rules of war:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Bundesarchiv_Bild_137-030555%2C_Wilhelmshaven%2C_R%C3%BCckkehr_von_Kriegsgefangenen_aus_Tsingtau.jpg)

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German PoWs returning to Wilhelmshaven, Germany from Japan in February 1920.

The germans POWs from the battle of Tsingtao were well treated and fully cared for by the Japanese.  Of interest, during the victory parade and official surrender of the fort, the Germans gave a full salute to the japanese soldiers, but then when the british marched by (the british had barely been in contact during the siege), the germans turned around and faced the other way.  When the british general complained, the japanese general told him, basically, "deal with it."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-03-2011, 17:03:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Van_Minderhout_Battle_of_Lowestoft.jpg)

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The Battle of Lowestoft, June 13, 1665, showing HMS Royal Charles and the Eendracht.

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The Second Anglo–Dutch War was part of a series of four Anglo-Dutch Wars fought between the English (later British) and the Dutch in the 17th and 18th centuries for control over the seas and trade routes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 04-03-2011, 18:03:36
More love for naval battles of that era  :-*

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/BattleOfTexel.jpg)

Battle of Texel, United Provinces vs England and France. Resulted in a victory for the UP.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-03-2011, 19:03:57
Waka Waka eh eh its time for Libya :P

Total number of people we've evacuated from Libya so far is 22,700. 18,000 of which are Turkish citizens and the rest are citizens of other countries.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/65059990.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/20110227libya.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-03-2011, 20:03:33
Nice photo's tolga

Belgium is doing help to!

(http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2008-1/30/9908.jpg)

Our little airbus on route to evacuate citizens aswel.
She has been a cursed bitch in maintance though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-03-2011, 21:03:40
"Belgian Defence"

Best defence is a good offense  ;D Alot of countries mainly used aircraft to evacuate citizens, but its much easier to evacuate via ship and then take the ship to Italy Malta or somewhere else in EU and then fly them to their countries. The Libyans havent been reliable in letting aircraft land at their airports.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-03-2011, 21:03:47
Ye we had plannes to send in ships aswel, but the Louise marie is refitting from a 6 month missions and the Leopold 1 is out on a mission to far away

But you're right, nothing beats a good navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 04-03-2011, 22:03:45
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ivorycoast/bp4.jpg)
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After forces loyal to Ivory Coast's strongman Laurent Gbagbo sprayed a rally of female demonstrators with gunfire on March 3, residents of Abobo gathered the sandals left behind by fleeing protesters. Sirah Drane, who helped organize the march, said she was holding a megaphone and preparing to address the large crowd that had gathered at a traffic circle in Abobo. "That's when we saw the tanks," she said. "There were thousands of women. And we said to ourselves, 'They won't shoot at women.' ... I heard a boom. They started spraying us. ... I tried to run and fell down. The others trampled me. Opening fire on unarmed women? It's inconceivable."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 04-03-2011, 23:03:33
What you think of the Danish Humvee

(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6144/danishafjan20105.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 04-03-2011, 23:03:06
the armour is kinda pointless considering theres no windows.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 05-03-2011, 00:03:22
you dont need windows, its a recon vehicle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-03-2011, 07:03:00
Check out these photos of the ongoing Battle of Brega in Libya! 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8361701/Libya-unrest-recent-pictures-of-the-clashes-between-rebels-and-Gaddafis-forces.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-03-2011, 10:03:05
^ Good post!



(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Belgian%20Army%20-%202/85662bf4.jpg)

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Belgian Soldiers serving in Afghanistan with PRT Kunduz 11 – 03.03.2011

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-03-2011, 15:03:25
+1 Homer_jay
+1

(http://www.photosofwwi.com/KoreanWar/images/Sleek%20U.S.%20Air%20Force%20F-86%20Sabre%20jets%20of%20the%2051st%20Fighter%20Interceptor%20Wing%20form%20this%20pattern%20of%20power%20as%20they%20patrol%20skylanes%20high%20over%20MIG-Alley%20in%20northwest%20Korea.jpg)

USAAF F-86 Sabre's on there way to MiG alley
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 05-03-2011, 15:03:03
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/02-siberianartillerylg.jpg)
Russia's East Siberian Artillery
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-03-2011, 16:03:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/British_attack_in_Burma_1824.gif)

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The Storming of one of the principal stockades on its inside, near Rangoon, on the 8th of July 1824

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The First Anglo-Burmese War (5 March 1824 – 24 February 1826) was the first of three wars fought between the British and Burmese Empires in the 19th century. The war, which began primarily over the control of northeastern India, ended in a decisive British victory, giving the British total control of Assam, Manipur, Cachar and Jaintia as well as Arakan and Tenasserim. The Burmese were also forced to pay an indemnity of one million pounds sterling, and sign a commercial treaty

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-03-2011, 16:03:31
Libyan rebels prepare for an incoming airstrike yesterday during the Battle of Brega.

(http://www.dispatch.com/live/export-content/sites/dispatch/national_world/stories/2011/03/05/nyt-libya-0305-gcubrp2h-1libya-unrest-37-large-jpg-large.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-03-2011, 09:03:38
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Bizani_Infantry_charge.jpg)

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Greek infantry ready to charge

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The Battle of Bizani took place in Epirus on March 4–6, 1913. The battle was fought between the Greek and the Ottoman forces during the last stages of the First Balkan War, and revolved around the forts of Bizani, which covered the approaches to Ioannina, the largest city in the region. At the outbreak of the war, the Greek Army on the Epirus front did not have the numbers to initiate an offensive against the German-designed defensive positions in Bizani. However, after the campaign in Macedonia was over, a large number of Greek troops were redeployed to Epirus, where Crown Prince Constantine himself assumed command. In the battle that followed the Ottoman positions were breached and Ioannina taken. Despite having a slight numerical advantage, this was not the decisive factor in the Greek victory. Rather, "solid operational planning" by the Greeks was key as it helped them implement a well-coordinated and executed assault that did not allow the Ottoman forces time to react.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Balkan_War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Balkan_War)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 06-03-2011, 11:03:51
(http://i56.tinypic.com/260cspl.png)

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Canadian Lumberjack Commando spotted in Libya. This particular secret soldier was on his way to fight pro-Gaddafi forces along the coast at Marsa el Brega.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-03-2011, 12:03:41
Canadian lumberjack commando's only leave one trace...

The bodies of there enemies!

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/03/15/books/thompson-600.jpg)

Soviet VDV troops being dropped off by MI-17 hips
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 06-03-2011, 18:03:34
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/afg0111/s_a31_5412918953.jpg)
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Bundles of fuel are air delivered recently to Forward Operating Base Waza K'wah in the Paktika province of Afghanistan. The fuel was part of a C-17 Globemaster III air delivery to help sustain members of Task Force Currahee, 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, whose only means of re-supply is through air delivery.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 06-03-2011, 21:03:41
Interesting picture, interior of WWI Austro-Hungarian Armoured train:
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9797/62860292.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 06-03-2011, 22:03:53
Vertical stabilizer of a LAAF Su 24MK 'Fencer-D' shot down near Ras Lanuf.

(http://blogs.aljazeera.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blogpostFeaturedImage/images/downedjet.jpg)

Video footage of the crash site.

************ Warning graphic! ************

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhdyx2_les-rebelles-libyens-affirment-avoir-abattu-un-avion-deux-morts_news
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-03-2011, 22:03:41
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3470/800xj.jpg)

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Rebel fighters jump away from shrapnel during heavy shelling by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi near Bin Jawad, March 6, 2011. Rebels in east Libya regrouped on Sunday and advanced on Bin Jawad after forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi ambushed rebel fighters and ejected them from the town earlier in the day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 06-03-2011, 23:03:53
Which part of that was graphic?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 07-03-2011, 00:03:49
(http://process.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org/process/war/images/35-japan_burying_russlg.jpg)
Japanese conduct a funeral service for Russian officer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-03-2011, 18:03:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Battle_of_Tweebosch.jpg)

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In the Battle of Tweebosch or De Klipdrift on 7 March 1902, a Boer commando led by Koos de la Rey defeated a British column under the command of Lieutenant General Lord Methuen during the final months of the Second Boer War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 08-03-2011, 12:03:09
Danish MRAP

(http://forsvaret.dk/FKO/Nyt%20og%20Presse/INT%20OPS/PublishingImages/mraps640.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-03-2011, 18:03:17
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8918/bgsg1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-03-2011, 18:03:38
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-P0214-516%2C_Spanien%2C_Schlacht_um_Guadalajara.jpg)

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Italian tankettes advancing with a flame thrower tank in the lead at Guadalajara.

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The Battle of Guadalajara (March 8 – March 23, 1937) saw the Republican People's Army (Ejército Popular Republicano, or EPR) defeat Italian and Nationalist forces attempting to encircle Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. The Nationalist forces involved in the Battle of Guadalajara were primarily the Italian Corps of Volunteer Troops (Corpo Truppe Volontarie, or CTV).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-03-2011, 20:03:48
Homer, caption please.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-03-2011, 20:03:36
Member of the west-German Bundesgrenzschutz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesgrenzschutz) during the 50s. He´s armed with a FN FAL rifle (aka "G1" in Germany). The BGS was mostly equipped with ex-Wehrmacht equipment, such as camo, canteens, helmets etc. while the newly formed Bundeswehr mostly used US equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-03-2011, 21:03:53
Member of the west-German Bundesgrenzschutz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesgrenzschutz) during the 50s. He´s armed with a FN FAL rifle (aka "G1" in Germany). The BGS was mostly equipped with ex-Wehrmacht equipment, such as camo, canteens, helmets etc. while the newly formed Bundeswehr mostly used US equipment.
The rifle grenade you see is the Belgian ENERGA. This rifle grenade was a bit large, but penetrated 200mm of armor. It weighted 765grammes

It was during the first stages of the Korean war the only Anti-tank weapon the infantry had that could reliable deal with the T-34-85
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 08-03-2011, 21:03:12
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“Dead-dig”. So called, because the 3rd battalion of the 3rd Bosnian hercegovinischen infantry regiment stormed on 20 December 1914 this height with death todesverachtung, occupy-held by the Serbs with two cannons, whereby no enemy remained alive.
(http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc341/gigoloamerikana/WWI/thedeaddig.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-03-2011, 21:03:31
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7716/610xme7.jpg)

Belgian armed mailman in afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 09-03-2011, 00:03:10
EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler of VAQ-129 "Vikings", with replica WW2 markings (representative of a TBD-1 Devastator and TBF-1 Avenger respectively) for the 100th Anniversary of US Naval Aviation.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/110127-N-2688M-078.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 09-03-2011, 01:03:14
^ That's pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 09-03-2011, 02:03:48
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4912/britishforcesarrivalmanll9.jpg)
Photograph of the arrival of British forces in Mandalay on 28 November 1885, Third Anglo-Burmese War.
Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 09-03-2011, 14:03:20
Same themed picture as yesterday, Bosniak regt. against Russians near Lemberg (Lvov) in 1914
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/1568/bosniakengegendierussengn4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-03-2011, 18:03:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Monitorvirginia.jpg)

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The Battle of Hampton Roads, often referred to as the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (or Merrimac), was the most noted and arguably most important naval battle of the American Civil War from the standpoint of the development of navies. It was fought over two days, March 8–9, 1862, in Hampton Roads, a roadstead in Virginia where the Elizabeth and Nansemond Rivers meet the James River just before it enters Chesapeake Bay. The battle was a part of the effort of the Confederacy to break the Union blockade, which had cut off Virginia's largest cities, Norfolk and Richmond, from international trade.[1]

The major significance of the battle is that it was the first meeting in combat of ironclad warships.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-03-2011, 20:03:39
(http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-189904-galleryV9-jccg.jpg)
Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 09-03-2011, 20:03:09
Minhla, after its capture by the British, mid-November 1885, showing death and devastation.
Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912)
Dead body warning (http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/7638/mindhlaaftercapture1885xc0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 09-03-2011, 22:03:18
Holy crap those Libyan rebels have some pretty impressive hardware.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-03-2011, 22:03:04
Holy crap those Libyan rebels have some pretty impressive hardware.

Well if any one of us on the forum started a rebellion and had access to abandoned stuff from our respective militaries, we'd have pretty impressive hardware too =D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 09-03-2011, 23:03:06
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/libya0309/s_l36_09885134.jpg)
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Rebel fighters opposing Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi fire their weapons at a Libyan air force fighter jet flying overhead at the entrance of Ras Lanuf on March 8, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-03-2011, 23:03:51
FAL!  and a...what the ...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 10-03-2011, 00:03:52
mobile chair infantry thats  the future of infantry  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 10-03-2011, 00:03:59
mobile chair infantry thats  the future of infantry  :o
More like the future of fustrated office workers...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 10-03-2011, 02:03:51
(http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110303-libya-tabbed/ss-110303-libya-week2/ss-110307-libya-01.grid-9x2.jpg)

A rebel fighter fires his rifle at a military aircraft loyal to Gadhafi at a checkpoint in Ras Lanuf.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kev4000 on 10-03-2011, 05:03:27
may be a good way to direct the recoil into the ground.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 10-03-2011, 06:03:56
Dilbert gone mad.

Interesting pictures from Libya though, keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 10-03-2011, 10:03:04
^^^^
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Can we have that in FH2 ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-03-2011, 14:03:25
^^^^
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Can we have that in FH2 ???
We already have that on FH2. MG42's of the LMG class who WTFPWN any allied plane on cobra with one burst
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-03-2011, 17:03:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Mexico_nebel.jpg)

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American occupation of Mexico City

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The Mexican–American War was an armed conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 in the wake of the 1845 U.S. annexation of Texas, which Mexico considered part of its territory despite the 1836 Texas Revolution.

In addition to a naval blockade off the Mexican coast, American forces invaded and conquered New Mexico, California, and parts of what is currently northern Mexico. Another American army captured Mexico City, forcing Mexico to agree to the sale of its northern territories to the U.S.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 10-03-2011, 21:03:04
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/libya0309/s_l43_09890340.jpg)
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A Libyan fighter jet flies over the oil town of Ras Lanuf on March 9, 2011 before bombing positions of rebel fighters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 10-03-2011, 23:03:56
Su-22M 'Fitter-J'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 12-03-2011, 00:03:04
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And here is a nice pic of a Croatian T-55 tank in late 1991/early 1992 in Turanj near Karlovac.
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2i2aj61.jpg)
Just stumbled on that pic while lurking some forums.
I find it quite awesome
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-03-2011, 09:03:01
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Belgian%20Army%20-%202/134a1b2c.jpg)

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Belgian Soldiers of Bravo Team during an operation while serving with the Kunduz OMLT 10/12 - Afghanistan 09.03.2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-03-2011, 10:03:12
^lumberjack commando trainee
you can see the progress of the size of there beards.
This one has passed 3 of the 6 ritual combat tests


Also FN F2000 with EGLM launcher.
(http://cryptome.org/eyeball/dprk-furor/pict23.jpg)

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South Korean navy divers recover a North Korean submersible vessel from the seas near the South Korean port of Jinhae Wednesday, March 17, 1999. The North Korean vessel was sunk by an artillery round fired by the South Korean navy on December 18 last year after it attempted to infiltrate a crew of North Koreans into the South.(AP Photo/Yonhap)`
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 12-03-2011, 13:03:03
(http://operatorchan.org/v/src/v45227_f117%20shot%20down.jpg)
anti air: 1 stealth bomber:0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 12-03-2011, 13:03:52
^ 45 Million USD drop to the ground like a tonn of bricks ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 12-03-2011, 13:03:18
Wrecked North Korean T-34/85 M1944 near Suwon, October 1950. The T-34 was crossing a bridge  during which the bridge was destroyed by UN aircraft.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/769px-Wrecked_North_Korean_tank_on_bridge_south_of_Suwon_HD-SN-99-03158.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-03-2011, 16:03:45
(http://www.imageseek.com/m1a/gallery/albums/service/25ID_Vietnam_HuntingClub.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 12-03-2011, 18:03:45
^ 45 Million USD drop to the ground like a tonn of bricks ;)

Pfft...

$2 billion up in smoke

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-W2Fr8mcpE

 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 13-03-2011, 03:03:25
(http://operatorchan.org/v/src/v45227_f117%20shot%20down.jpg)
anti air: 1 stealth bomber:0

I read somewhere that the serb women who danced barefoot on the wreckage will likely get cancer from carcinogens in the aircraft's radar absorbing material.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-03-2011, 04:03:06
(http://operatorchan.org/v/src/v45227_f117%20shot%20down.jpg)
anti air: 1 stealth bomber:0

Thats not a Stealth Bomber thats a Weatherballon!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 13-03-2011, 17:03:29
(http://www.redegliachei.it/images/musica/incendiosmyrne.jpg)

Smyrna (now named Izmir) 1922.Despite high presence of British,French,Italian and American ships in the Area nobody even tried helping the population which was trying to get to Greece at all costs to flee the massacre.They cut their hands,threw boiled oil on them and tried the best to keep them away.Treason from the world super powers at that time was responsible for 1.5 million Greeks being thrown out of their homes at Asia minor and god knows how much more dead.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-03-2011, 19:03:08
Smyrna (now named Izmir) 1922.Despite high presence of British,French,Italian and American ships in the Area nobody even tried helping the population which was trying to get to Greece at all costs to flee the massacre.They cut their hands,threw boiled oil on them and tried the best to keep them away.Treason from the world super powers at that time was responsible for 1.5 million Greeks being thrown out of their homes at Asia minor and god knows how much more dead.

2 sides to every story, there are alot of places where people died in WWI/War of Independence and you dont hear about it because nobody really cares about those people. You should visit Izmir sometime, its a nice spot.

Kurdish Peshmerga. (Their makeshift checkpoints in Iraq really does wonders).
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/42977784.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 13-03-2011, 19:03:36
I know mate that Turks from Greece also had to leave their place of origin and that many more suffered...What i am protesting about is that a few ruling super powers can decide everything and they simply destroy neighboring countries with hate.Especially in the Balkans lie the biggest examples of such actions of few which affect so many.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 14-03-2011, 00:03:51
Matsushima Airbase, home to the 21st Fighter Training Squadron and the Blue Impulse display team as well as a SAR detachment of UH-60J's and Hawker U-125A's.

18 Mitsubishi F-2B's (the majority of the JASDF's two seat F-2's) and 10 Kawasaki T-4's were inundated by the Tsunami, all will likely be written off. 19 JASDF personnel from the base remain missing.

(http://komica7.dreamhosters.com/17/src/1299839283336.jpg)

(http://sankei.jp.msn.com/images/news/110312/dst11031218260258-p16.jpg)
(http://sankei.jp.msn.com/images/news/110312/dst11031218260258-p2.jpg)
(http://sankei.jp.msn.com/images/news/110312/dst11031218260258-p1.jpg)




Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-03-2011, 00:03:37
(http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110303-libya-tabbed/ss-110308-libya-week3/ss-110311-lbya-eg-04.grid-8x2.jpg)

Libyan Loyalists celebrate their latest set of victories.

(http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110303-libya-tabbed/ss-110308-libya-week3/ss-110310-libya-13.grid-7x2.jpg)

Libyan Rebels in the desperate defence of their positions at Ras Lanuf.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-03-2011, 19:03:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/The_Shooting_of_Admiral_Byng%27_%28John_Byng%29_from_NPG.jpg/800px-The_Shooting_of_Admiral_Byng%27_%28John_Byng%29_from_NPG.jpg)

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He was court-martialled and found guilty of failing to "do his utmost" to prevent Minorca falling to the French following the Battle of Minorca. He was sentenced to death and shot by firing squad on 14 March

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-03-2011, 00:03:15
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2107/image191991galleryv9pll.jpg)
Ajdabiya, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-03-2011, 01:03:59
Not pictures, sorry, but a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS1dO0JC2EE

This is a video of the horrible injuries and shell shock of some of the survivors of Verdun, please watch.  I actually felt very moved.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 16-03-2011, 15:03:01
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3985/59ab1edf4e39179b0943540.th.jpg) (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/59ab1edf4e39179b0943540.jpg/)

Who tells planes cant be a state of art ?  ;D
( that red F-15 remeber me a good times in Ace Combat 2 and fights wits ZOE's  ;) )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-03-2011, 15:03:15
aaah ace combat 2
good times, good times
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 17-03-2011, 12:03:17
Notice the rifle he is carrying

(http://multimedia.ekstrabladet.dk/archive/00643/Mideast_Libya_643652o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 17-03-2011, 12:03:41
lol k98k with folding stock
now thats something we need  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-03-2011, 17:03:11
Actually i'd love to see that in PR :b
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-03-2011, 18:03:30
I see the Greek military means business now Bouras, jet ski force! :D They might be our only chance against Iran's flying boats lul (You know I kid <3)
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8743/zmakl8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-03-2011, 19:03:41
I would hate to be the driver when that guy starts firing....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-03-2011, 20:03:57
Yeah Tolga you should check out our ski units too  :P

Mudra that headgear isn't just for show i guess...It must have some kind of ear protection plus as i have heard from relatives the M4 isn't exactly a horse like kicking weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-03-2011, 22:03:26
Has nothing to do with the kick, its the muzzle blast.  Even a 5.56 can rupture an ear drum.  I hope you're right that that guy has hearing protection :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-03-2011, 00:03:13
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1857/image193303galleryv9dmv.jpg)
Gadhafi forces, Ajdabiya, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Abuzer on 18-03-2011, 01:03:05
That looks like some pretty serious and relatively modern artillery.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TBZ` on 18-03-2011, 11:03:40
German submarine lost during WWI found off Dutch coast.

The Dutch Navy has discovered a German submarine which was lost along with its more than 40 crew members during World War I. SM U-106 submarine was found about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of the Dutch island of Terschelling.


The SM U-106 was under the command of Captain Lieutenant Hans Hufnagel and was part of the Fourth Submarine Flotilla which left the seaport of Emden on September 8, 1917 for a patrol southwest of Ireland. During the journey, the flotilla sunk the British destroyer HMS Contest and cargo ship S.S. City of Lincoln.
About a month later, the flotilla went back to Emden on a route which brought it north of Terschelling. Contact with the SM U-106 was lost on October 7, however, when it hit a mine. All 41 crew members were killed.

(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/images/03/16/t1larg.uboat.gi.jpg)



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 18-03-2011, 12:03:37
new secret weapon of US Marine Corps: Cat!

(http://pics.kuvaton.com/kuvei/cat80.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-03-2011, 12:03:27
AAAWWWWWW <3<3<3<3

ASAAC=Automated System Anti Ambush Cat
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-03-2011, 14:03:39
Not a photo form a war zone, but that vehicle will soon be deployed to Afghanistan, so I guess it kinda counts:

(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3156/foto1derboxeristda600.jpg)

A German BOXER APC belonging to Jägerbataillon 292 (light infantry bataillon 292) is seen on the shooting range. The crew trains for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in summer 11.
This new APC is either armed with a heavy .50 machine gun or a HK 40mm auto grenade launcher and has modular armour providing excellent protection to its crew.
The BOXER APC will replace the aging Fuchs APC in infantry units.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 18-03-2011, 16:03:17
isnt that the thing where they have to strip the armor of the APC to get it inside the planes and the refit the armor  after unloading ?
or am i mixing stuff in my head
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 18-03-2011, 16:03:47
isnt that the thing where they have to strip the armor of the APC to get it inside the planes and the refit the armor  after unloading ?
or am i mixing stuff in my head
That is the Puma IFV if I remember correctly. The Boxer is a fun little vehicle, can swap mission modules changing it from APC to ambulance to command vehicle etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 18-03-2011, 20:03:22
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1857/image193303galleryv9dmv.jpg)
Gadhafi forces, Ajdabiya, Libya
Looks like an Italian Palmaria. They sold 210 of these guns to Lybia   ::)
http://www.military-today.com/artillery/palmaria.htm (http://www.military-today.com/artillery/palmaria.htm)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-03-2011, 20:03:52
Im hatin on this imageshack these days...

Leopard 1T firing...
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/resim1192353565.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-03-2011, 12:03:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Battle_of_Antietam_by_Thulstrup.jpg)

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The Battle of Antietam, by Thure de Thulstrup, depicting the charge of the Iron Brigade near the Dunker Church

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The Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, particularly in the South), fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Antietam Creek, as part of the Maryland Campaign, was the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000 casualties
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 19-03-2011, 12:03:31
Video of the day!

http://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10083241

POTD:

(http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/ne/skynews/20110307/07/2791799211-fierce-fighting-libya-edges-civil-war.jpg)

what rocketlauncher is this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-03-2011, 12:03:16
Im hatin on this imageshack these days...

Leopard 1T firing...
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Ground%20Vehicles/resim1192353565.jpg)
IMA FIRING MAH LAZOR
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 19-03-2011, 14:03:07
Reportedly a Gaddafi-loyalist jet being shot down over Benghazi.

(http://media.nu.nl/m/m1gz1d1a6jnu_700.jpg)
(http://media.nu.nl/m/m1gz1d1a79nx_700.jpg)
(http://media.nu.nl/m/m1gz1d1a4oo0_700.jpg)
(http://media.nu.nl/m/m1gz1d1a5ko2_700.jpg)

Video on the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12794589


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-03-2011, 15:03:17
Other sources say it´s a Rebel jet that crashed due to friendly fire.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/19/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1# (http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/19/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T1#)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 19-03-2011, 16:03:22
finnish news say it's a rebel fighter shot down by gaddafi's forces.. well, at least it's a fact that it's a rebel fighter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 19-03-2011, 16:03:24
looks like the pilot managed to eject safely :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-03-2011, 16:03:58
looks like the pilot managed to eject safely :)

Yeah, I noted that too :)  I bet he's pissed at some certain AA gunner....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 19-03-2011, 17:03:04
Is it a MiG-25 ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 19-03-2011, 18:03:06
Seems to be more a Su22.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Sukhoi_Su-17M4.png/799px-Sukhoi_Su-17M4.png)

The Foxbat has not that kind of delta-wings. It's wings look more like shortened.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Foxbt_d1.gif)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-03-2011, 18:03:50
It's a MiG-23. Note the slender profile and fully articulate wings.
(http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/fighter/mig23/mig23_07.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-03-2011, 18:03:10
Mig 23 is a lot more likely, libya has 130 of those.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/MiG-23MF.svg/800px-MiG-23MF.svg.png)

FU Kading  >:(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-03-2011, 19:03:03
looks like the pilot managed to eject safely :)

Yeah, I noted that too :)  I bet he's pissed at some certain AA gunner....

I heard he died lol... Oh well.

The Greeks, y'all know where.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/dscf2832x.jpg)

Also some released pics of our President playing around with the rifle thats supposed to replace G3... Its just a friggin licensed HK417 copy lol...
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/combat-master/4598a306.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-03-2011, 19:03:33
Also some released pics of our President playing around with the rifle thats supposed to replace G3... Its just a friggin licensed HK417 copy lol...
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/combat-master/4598a306.jpg
Badass! Like hes about to shoot some journalist with an annoying question.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-03-2011, 20:03:47
that is one impressive rifle
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-03-2011, 21:03:57
I had the chance to twiddle with the civilian version of the HK 417 on HKs IWA booth and it is indeed a neat gun. AFAIK it combines features of the G36 and the good ol´ M16/M4 rifles. The only downside is that for example the bolt release and the forward assist aren´t ambidextrous...
Still, it´s a milestone compared to the old G3 rifles.
OT:
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/4914/800xbz.jpg)
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Rebel fighters react to the news of the withdrawal of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces from Benghazi March 19, 2011. A rebel spokesman said on Saturday anti-government troops had driven out forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi who had entered the eastern city of Benghazi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 19-03-2011, 21:03:53
looks like the pilot managed to eject safely :)

If you watch the video you see him smack into the ground before his parachute can open  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-03-2011, 21:03:30
looks like the pilot managed to eject safely :)

If you watch the video you see him smack into the ground before his parachute can open  :(

Looks like I was right \o/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-03-2011, 09:03:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Bundesarchiv_Bild_104-0984A%2C_Bei_Etricourt%2C_Truppen_auf_Landstra%C3%9Fe.jpg)

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German supply column moving up near Étricourt-Manancourt, 24 March

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/21cmMorser16HamMarch1918.jpeg)

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21 cm Mörser 16 crew moving up near Ham

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Operation Michael was a First World War German military operation that began the Spring Offensive on 21 March 1918. It was launched from the Hindenburg Line, in the vicinity of Saint-Quentin, France. Its goal was to break through the Allied lines and advance in a north-west direction and seize the Channel ports which supplied the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and drive the BEF into the sea. Just two days into the operation, Ludendorff changed his plan, and pushed for an offensive due west along the whole of the British front north of the Somme. This was designed to separate the French and British Armies and crush the British forces by pushing them into the sea. The offensive ended at Villers-Bretonneux, a little to the east of the key Allied communications centre of Amiens, where the Entente managed to halt the German advance. The German advance stalled largely through very heavy casualties, an inability to maintain supplies to the advancing troops and the arrival of Entente reserves. Since much of the territory involved consisted of the shell-torn wilderness left by the 1916 Battle of the Somme it was known to some as the 1918 Battle of the Somme, and to the French as the Second Battle of Picardy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 20-03-2011, 12:03:29
That MiG is beautiful. i would like to see the rebels come out of benghazi the better
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-03-2011, 12:03:13
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4733/20087529.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 20-03-2011, 12:03:09
Paris-Geschütz 1918
(http://www.faktoider.nu/img/tjockaberta_1918.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 20-03-2011, 18:03:37
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1857/image193303galleryv9dmv.jpg)
Gadhafi forces, Ajdabiya, Libya


Not much left of it after the french where done:

(http://nick.radelaar.org/files/ASDBFA.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-03-2011, 19:03:33
Bahrain.
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9098/800xpb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 21-03-2011, 21:03:31
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/libya032111/s_l28_RTR2K5X2.jpg)
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The head of a goat is hung on the muzzle of a destroyed tank, belonging to forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, after an air strike by coalition forces along a road between Benghazi and Ajdabiyah March 20, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-03-2011, 21:03:36
Dont know what they got against goats yo.

An "insurgent" whatever that got smoked...
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cake-19.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 21-03-2011, 21:03:03
one might say he did a headless mistake?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 21-03-2011, 22:03:20
That's not a tank  :(

I love how you can see how it was delivered in OD.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wyrdstone on 21-03-2011, 23:03:25
The reason I post this picture is because i'm sure that this guy is holding a carcano carbine!
Is this really the case!?

This is Libya, taken a few days ago.

(http://i.imgur.com/eXA7Z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-03-2011, 23:03:27
omg Rare carcano carbine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wyrdstone on 21-03-2011, 23:03:29
Swear this guy has a mills bomb as well!
(http://i.imgur.com/1Mo61.jpg)

They sure are digging out the ancient weapons.

I mean where the heck do you find a carcano? The museum?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 21-03-2011, 23:03:51
Karabiner 98 sehr kurz  ;D

(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx233/atus_photos/military/y.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 21-03-2011, 23:03:19

They sure are digging out the ancient weapons.

I mean where the heck do you find a carcano? The museum?
Mosin Nagants are still the most numerous hunting rifles in Finland. Some of them more ancient than those Carcanos. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wyrdstone on 21-03-2011, 23:03:51
I guess one of the best places to find carcanos would be North Africa. Just seems so out of place next to the AK-47s.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-03-2011, 23:03:45
Believe it or not, but the carcano is one of the most accurate bolt action rifles out there.(yes WITH 6.5mm carcano)

There is a yearly NATO shooting competition, and the italian team so i heard, still uses the carcano and always lands in the top places and even won once
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 22-03-2011, 00:03:10
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=152007&d=1300728652)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-03-2011, 00:03:15
What is the likelihood that Mills Bomb will still explode?

Looks like they are looting stuff left behind by the Afrika Korps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Nerdsturm on 22-03-2011, 00:03:02
What is the likelihood that Mills Bomb will still explode?
Probably pretty decent, if you're including exploding in his hand.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kev4000 on 22-03-2011, 05:03:51
not that surprised that there's a lot of WWII small arms in Libya.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 22-03-2011, 14:03:05
A couple of years ago we could see pictures from Iraq where insurgents used PPsHs and pictures from India where government troops used Lee-Enfields (these could've been post-war, though).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-03-2011, 14:03:44
A couple of years ago we could see pictures from Iraq where insurgents used PPsHs and pictures from India where government troops used Lee-Enfields (these could've been post-war, though).
Could be the Ishapore 2A1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle_7.62mm_2A1

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Svdk.jpg)

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US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jennifer L. Lowe, Combat Lithographer/Graphic Designer, Combat Camera, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV), sights a Dragunov 9.3 mm SVDK sniper rifle which was captured during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted against Iraqi insurgents in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

The SVDK is a variant of the SVD dragunev. It fires the 9.3mmx64 german brenekke round. The Russian army adopted this weapon for use against hard targets, like soldiers with though body armor or personel behind walls
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-03-2011, 19:03:22
What exactly is a combat graphic design artist?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-03-2011, 21:03:26
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Battaglia_di_Novara.jpg)

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The Battle of Novara or Battle of Bicocca (Bicocca is a borough of Novara) was one of the battles fought between the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia during the First Italian War of Independence, within the era of Italian unification. Lasting the whole day of 22 March 1849 and ending at dawn on 23 March, it resulted in a severe defeat and retreat of the Piedmontese (Sardinian) army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 22-03-2011, 22:03:38
(http://images.4fuckr.com/3bf9e8be0996/0/6/c/e/8/06ce8907d2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-03-2011, 22:03:33
(http://s1.postimage.org/636uekrz9/mbikakis7is.jpg)


Greek Commando Manolis Bikakis.Cyprus 1974

His story is the following:All by himself himself after separating from his partner during a bombing, thinking his partner got killed and as a mean to take revenge, he destroyed 6 tanks (with his M67 90 mm recoilless rifle) after a great hunting game, forcing the accompanying troops to move into the basement of a nearby house.His two last shells went to that basement.The body-count is still unknown.He then proceeded to stay without any food or water for four more days fighting at that same place he was.After his army service he started working as a builder and he died in 1994 by a car accident.....


This soldier never received a medal from his country although his commanding officer recommended him for the gold medal for valor (Greece never recognized the commandos that fought in Cyprus in 1974)

Plus this so that its not completely Greek biased (and don't whine i have not posted in quite a while so we can all live with two pics ;) )

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/GMK_Gallipoli.jpg)

Mustafa Kemal in the trenches of Gallipoli with his soldiers, 1915.

Mustafa Kemal is the "father of Turkey". A diplomatic Genius as with ease he managed to convince the allied (entade forces) of the Greeks to not interfere in a counter attack by the Turkish forces.This alongside the fucked up situation of Greek politics allowed them to kick us back to the sea (well the troops just retreated,no serious battles took place) and also make us pay them despite certain deals.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 22-03-2011, 23:03:45
Epic pic, Bang0o ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-03-2011, 23:03:29
Fix the image links!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 23-03-2011, 00:03:27
What exactly is a combat graphic design artist?

In a nutshell, she is a military reporter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-03-2011, 01:03:18
This picture made me smile. They look like a droll motley crew on vacation. ;D

- Hey, We're going to Vegas, wanna join us? -

(http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/475/image194970galleryv9mrn.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 23-03-2011, 09:03:20
Fix the image links!!
can´t. it´s an german "4chan" (so called "krautchan") site. so pics get deleted after one day

now i just reupload those pics:
(http://images.pctflux.net/201103232218091/648c70a546.jpg)
angry mobile anti air!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 23-03-2011, 10:03:34
What exactly is a combat graphic design artist?

In a nutshell, she is a military reporter.

 In a Brazil nutshell (big honking nut), more like a secretary with combat training

the MOSID I looked up has primary responsibilities listed as providing information and communication, IT, graphics support and a range of clerical/administrative support to the Corps. Actually looks like a pretty neat job to have since it has major potential for employment outside of the military.

 powerpoint and assault rifles can be a powerful combo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-03-2011, 06:03:23
Female member of the Police Special Forces. Pic is definitley old, and the fact that its a picture of a picture says the person that owns the picture doesnt know what a scanner is :)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-20.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-03-2011, 20:03:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Siege_of_Mons_1691.jpg)

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Siege of Mons 1691. While he never commanded a battle in the open field, Louis XIV attended many sieges (at a safe distance) until advancing age limited his activities.

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The War of the Grand Alliance (1688–97) – often called the Nine Years' War, the War of the Palatine Succession, or the War of the League of Augsburg – was a major war of the late 17th century fought between King Louis XIV of France, and a European-wide coalition, the Grand Alliance, led by the Anglo-Dutch Stadtholder-King William III, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, King Charles II of Spain, Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, and the major and minor princes of the Holy Roman Empire. The Nine Years' War was fought primarily on mainland Europe and its surrounding waters, but it also encompassed a theatre in Ireland, where William III and James II struggled for control of the British Isles, and a minor campaign between French and English settlers and their Indian allies in colonial North America. The War was the second of Louis XIV's three major wars.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-03-2011, 10:03:28
25-3-1821

The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution (Greek: Ελληνική Επανάσταση, Elliniki Epanastasi; ottoman:Yunan Isyan?) was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1830, with later assistance from several European powers, against the Ottoman Empire, who were assisted by their vassals, the Eyalet of Egypt and partly the Vilayet of Tunisia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Epanastasi.jpg/435px-Epanastasi.jpg)
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Theodoros Vryzakis (oil painting, 1852, Benaki Museum, Athens) illustrates Bishop Germanos of old Patras blessing the Greek banner at Agia Lavra on the outset of the national revolt against the Turks on 25 March 1821.



(http://www.mani.org.gr/istor/kostakou/vima/d6.jpg)
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Painting representing the battle of Dervenakia based on describes given by fighters who participated in the battle.

The Greek victory over the Ottoman forces in the Battle of Dervenakia (Greek: Μάχη των Δερβενακίων) on 26–28 July 1822, was an important event in the Greek War of Independence. The destruction of Dramali Pasha's forces saved the heartland of the rebellion, the Morea, and secured it for the Greeks until the arrival of Ibrahim Pasha in 1825.

(http://ellas2.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/exodos.jpg)

The exit from Messologhi

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The situation soon became desperate for the defenders. After around a year of holding out the leaders of the Greeks, Notis Botsaris, Kitsos Tzavelas and Makris made a plan to escape the city. When all food supplies had run out and there was no hope of relief, the besieged Greeks decided that some of the menfolk of fighting age should burst out of the gates and attempt to lead the women and children to safety, while the rest would remain to defend the town to the death. Georgios Karaiskakis would attack the Turks from the rear and create a diversion while the besieged Greeks would escape the city. Of the 9,000 inhabitants only 7,000 were strong enough to take part.

The Turks had been made aware of the escape plan. When the refugees charged out of the city gates they were fired upon by Turks and Egyptians from defensive positions. Many of the Greeks panicked and fled inside the walls. Of the 7,000 people that tried to escape only 1,000 made it to safety. The next morning Palm Sunday the Turks entered the city. Many of the Greeks killed themselves by blowing themselves up with gunpowder rather than surrender. The rest were slaughtered or sold into slavery. The Turks displayed 3,000 severed heads off the walls.



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-03-2011, 20:03:57
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5559296106_8f5eb9b391_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 25-03-2011, 21:03:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/ExplodingShellATFortSumter1863.jpg)

Union naval gunfire explodes inside Confederate-held Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina September 8, 1863.

Very rare to have a photograph of actual combat from this era.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-03-2011, 22:03:11
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1959/image196162galleryv9rha.jpg)
USS Florida shooting a Tomahawk Cruise Missile targeted at Libya.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 26-03-2011, 02:03:29
Nice pick.

USS Florida is a converted Ohio-class SSBN modified to carry 154 Tomahawk missiles in VLS tubes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-03-2011, 10:03:33
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Kranaya_gorka.jpg)

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A naval scene from the Battle of Krasnaya Gorka, near Kronstadt

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The Russo-Swedish War of 1788–90, known as Gustav III's Russian war in Sweden, Gustav III's War in Finland and Catherine II's Swedish War in Russia, was fought between Sweden and Russia from June 1788 to August 1790
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 26-03-2011, 13:03:52
Nice picture of IS-2 , playing role of M60 tank  8)

(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7308/59105is2m60001122180lo.th.jpg) (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/59105is2m60001122180lo.jpg/)

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Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 27-03-2011, 17:03:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8f/M247_DIVAD.JPEG/300px-M247_DIVAD.JPEG)

I Love this picture, the M247 Sergeant York looks so cute in this view. But despite looking cute the vehicle design was a total fail. In the late 70s the US army was looking for a AA vehicle, which could move as fast as the newly introduced M1 Abrams and the Bradley. This vehicle should also replace all the other SPAAGs, like the Chaparral or the Vulcan on the M113, which didnt perform very well either.
So they decided to put together already existing hardware to a new vehicle. They used a 40 ton heavy M48 chassis, put a new constructed 20 ton turret with a dual Bofors coming from army stocks. As a radar system a variant of the F16 radar was used.
While the single parts where not that bad, the vehicle was a total failure. The nearly 60 ton vehicle on the Patton chassis was much too slow to catch up with the new Abrams or Bradley, the bofors from the army stocks were in bad conditions and the F16 radar designed for air-to-air duty totally failed in the ground to air use. The computersystem could not even kill slow flying drones, as it didnt got a lock on. It locked more often on trees and other things, than the actual target. It even got a lock on watching members of congress and other personell, they all could move away in time.
After 8 years of development the project got canceled. 50 vehicles were built.

The US still rely on their air force.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-03-2011, 18:03:20
M48 Chasis has proven itself in many different uses, including as recovery vehicles and even small mobile bridges...

Training Serb SOF, unnamed location :P (Ones in plain black and digi are Serbian)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/rsz_image00107.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-03-2011, 18:03:41
(http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110303-libya-tabbed/ss-110315-libya-week4/ss-110321-libyaPM-update-01.grid-7x2.jpg)
Libyan Rebels battling for Ajdabiya.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-03-2011, 19:03:36
Video of Libyan rebels armed fighting Ghaddafi's troops with airsoft:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jegu5Brn6b8
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 27-03-2011, 22:03:04
tolga:
serbia is using tavor?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-03-2011, 03:03:30
tolga:
serbia is using tavor?

No, the gear used in this training was supplied from our Special Forces, the Serbs trained skydiving in a wind tunnel, insertion and extraction with a helicopter and they got to use a few "different" weapons like the Tavor and CornerShot.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-03-2011, 20:03:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/The-Battle-of-Glorieta-Pass.jpg)

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The Battle of Glorieta Pass, fought from March 26 to 28, 1862 in northern New Mexico Territory, was the decisive battle of the New Mexico Campaign during the American Civil War. Dubbed the "Gettysburg of the West" by some historians, it was intended as the killer blow by Confederate forces to break the Union possession of the West along the base of the Rocky Mountains. It was fought at Glorieta Pass in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in what is now New Mexico, and was an important event in the history of the New Mexico Territory in the American Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 28-03-2011, 21:03:41
(http://i55.tinypic.com/14o7io3.jpg)

Paraguayan soldiers posing on a captured Bolivian Vickers 6-ton tank. Chaco War, 1932-1935.

I am ashamed I only learned of this conflict today. Also happy to know I did, very interesting. Both nations where landlocked and needed supplies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 28-03-2011, 23:03:58
(http://grafik.rp.pl/grafika2/229596,235854,9.jpg)
British naval cannon shooting the Boer positions over the Tugela Falls
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-03-2011, 01:03:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/Assault_on_Fort_Fisher_1865_Bacon_H79938.jpg)

U.S. Marine Corps sharpshooters approaching Fort Fisher, outside Wilmington, North Carolina January 15, 1865.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-03-2011, 01:03:33
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Capture_of_Fort_Fisher.jpg)

Painting of the Capture of Fort Fisher, during the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher.  It was the last amphibious attack, and last major naval operation, of the US Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 29-03-2011, 01:03:24
tis after midnight so:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/1867-68_Abyssinia_Expedition%2C_%2847%29%2C_Magdala%2C_sentry_post_over_gate%2C_%28Custom%29.jpg)
Sentry gate above Koket-Bir gate at the Fortress of Magdala on 14-18 April 1868
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-03-2011, 01:03:42
Another picture of the taking of the fort that Mudra posted!
(http://www.mortkunstler.com/product_images/large_42_2.jpg)

The Battle of Fort Fisher, 1865

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One of the dramatic moments during the battle occurred when the guns of Shepherd's Battery were overrun by the Union troops. Colonel Newton Curtis led the charge with his sword in one hand and a guidon in the other. When they reached the top of the steep embankment of the gun emplacement there was vicious hand to hand fighting. The colonel demanded the surrender of the gunner, still up on the gun carriage trying to fire point blank into the massed Federal troops. The unarmed gunner continued trying to fire until struck down by a sabre blow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 29-03-2011, 18:03:53
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1374/yamato.jpg)
IJN "Yamato" ... well , the first with that name  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-03-2011, 19:03:39
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/sfinias/3-6.jpg)
French C160 and HAF F16 in Souda


Thanks to Tolga for the pic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-03-2011, 20:03:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Burnham_in_africa_close_up.jpg)

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Frederick Russell Burnham in Africa

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The first British sniper unit began life as Lovat Scouts, a Scottish Highland regiment that earned high praise during the Second Boer War (1899–1902). The unit was formed by Lord Lovat and reported to an American, Major Frederick Russell Burnham, the British Army Chief of Scouts under Lord Roberts. Burnham fittingly described these scouts as "half wolf and half jackrabbit.". Just like their Boer scout opponents, these scouts were well practiced in the arts of marksmanship, field craft, and military tactics. They were also the first known military unit to wear a ghillie suit. They were skilled woodsmen but also practitioners of discretion: "He who shoots and runs away, lives to shoot another day." After the war, this regiment went on to formally become the British Army's first sniper unit, then better known as sharpshooters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 29-03-2011, 23:03:17
(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/3521/artiglieriacammellataitsj6.jpg)

Italian camel mounted artillery during the Italian conquest of Libya, 1911-12
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-03-2011, 00:03:14
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/9669/image197490galleryv9srr.jpg)
AC 130 releasing flares.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-03-2011, 22:03:49
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VsPSgPTQicc/SZHeH3-0CiI/AAAAAAAAAxA/cPdhYeqjfvE/s1600-h/1.jpg)

Vickers Day for me, here's one on the Western Front, World War I.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-03-2011, 22:03:31
Both images do not work
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-03-2011, 00:03:09
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/6082/image197642galleryv9ktr.jpg)
Impacts, Tajura Wa Al Nawahi AlArba' District, no further info given. If I get that right, another incoming shell can be seen in the center of image.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 31-03-2011, 01:03:33
(http://i33.tinypic.com/6nqgci.jpg)

Two members of the Czechoslovak Legion in Russia in 1918(?)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 31-03-2011, 22:03:01
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/afgPalu/a18_00079051.jpg)
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Canadian artillery during a fire mission at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Zhari (AKA Zharey) District in Kandahar, Afghanistan on July 10, 2009. Artillery strikes are frequently called in from other FOB's on the front lines and units on patrol when in contact with insurgents.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-04-2011, 16:04:40
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/31/article-1371714-0B6CF14000000578-845_634x795.jpg)
Libyan Rebel rocket launcher misfires while shelling Loyalist positions.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-04-2011, 19:04:19
^ Unorganised mob...

OT:
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6118/800xv.jpg)
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An Israeli soldier prepares to fire tear gas canisters at demonstrators during a protest against Israel's controversial separation barrier and to mark 'Land Day' in the West Bank village of Maasarah, near the biblical town of Bethlehem, on April 01, 2011. Land Day,' recalls an incident in 1976 when Israeli troops shot and killed six people during protests against land confiscations.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-04-2011, 20:04:09
Mind fuck time:

(http://forum.axishistory.com/download/file.php?id=99981)

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Vize-Wachtmeister Elo Sambo

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"Mambo, sie hieß der schwarze Mann, mit dem wir sprachen, erzählte uns von seiner Heimat, die er als Kind verließ. Er wurde im Jahre 1897 vom Freiherrn von Elsaß mit nach Dresden genommen und dort als Pfegekind erzogen. Seine Heimat Ostafrika hat er nicht wiedergesehen. Dafür hat Mambo eine gewisse Berühmtheit in Deutschland erlangt, denn er war von 1904 bis 1913 der Kesselpauker der Grenadierregiments zu Pferde in Bromberg, dem er zum 200.Jubiläum des Regimentes vom Kaiser zugeteilt wurde. Als der Weltkrieg ausbrach, ging Mambo mit seinem alten Regiment zunächst nach Rußland und dann nach Frankreich. Das Eiserne Kreuz zweiter Klasse und das Verwundetenabzeichen zeugen davon, daß er während der Jahre des Krieges seinen Mann gestanden hat."

"Mambo, Josef geb. 31.10.1885 in Tanga, Deutsch-Ostafrika. Sergeant im Grenadierregiment Freiherr von Derfflinger Nr.3, Kriegsteilnehmer 1915-1918, zweimal verwundet in Ostpreußen und Verdun."

Would be nice if someone can translate this....

(http://forum.axishistory.com/download/file.php?id=172586)

(http://forum.axishistory.com/download/file.php?id=151784)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 01-04-2011, 20:04:42
I've spotted the mindfuck: bottom picture - the guy standing on the right has a huge moustache.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/j6ua01.jpg)

Members of the Czechoslovak Legion with Japanese sailors.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 01-04-2011, 21:04:06
Mind fuck time:

(http://forum.axishistory.com/download/file.php?id=99981)

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Vize-Wachtmeister Elo Sambo

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"Mambo, that was the name of the black man we talked to. He told us of his native lands, which he left when he was a child. In the year 1897 he was brought to Dresden by the Baron of Elsaß and brought up as a foster child. He never saw Easter Africa again. Instead Mambo reached a certain grade of fame in Germany, because from 1904 to 1913 he was the drummer of the mounted grenadier regiment in Bromberg, to which he was assigned by the Kaiser for its 200 year anniversary. When the World war started, Mambo first went to Russia and then to France with his old regiment. The Iron Cross second class and the wounded medal show, that he fulfilled his duty during the war."

"Mambo, Josef born 31.10.1885 in Tanga, Deutsch-Ostafrika. Sergeant in Grenadierregiment Freiherr von Derfflinger Nr.3, Veteran 1915-1918, wounded two times in eastern prussia and verdun."


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 01-04-2011, 21:04:53
(http://forum.axishistory.com/download/file.php?id=151784)

The guy on right... looks like... WHAT A MOUSTACHE !!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 02-04-2011, 04:04:41
(http://i35.tinypic.com/bzfav.jpg)
Czechoslovak Legion's armoured train
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-04-2011, 09:04:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/PocockBattleOfCopenhagen.jpg)

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The Battle of Copenhagen (Danish: Slaget på Reden) was an engagement which saw a British fleet under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker fight and strategically defeat a Danish-Norwegian fleet anchored just off Copenhagen on 2 April 1801. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson led the main attack. He famously disobeyed Parker's order to withdraw, destroying many of the Dano-Norwegian ships before a truce was agreed. Copenhagen is often considered to be Nelson's hardest fought battle, surpassing even the heavy fighting at Trafalgar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-04-2011, 19:04:25
Sorry to ruin the historical parade but some narco leader got caught in Mexico today, and since the war on drugs are one of the "hottest" conflicts I have to say Mexican Army ftw.

(Look at the tacticool gear those narcos are using :/)
(http://www.afnbc.com/imagenes/decomisaejercitoenmexicalidroga3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-04-2011, 23:04:02
Mexican Army, ftw indeed! They got an awesome assault rifle  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-04-2011, 11:04:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Battle_of_Hastings.jpg)

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Battle of Hastings — the Norman Horseman Prove Too Much for the English Foot Soldiers, as depicted by Philip James de Loutherbourg (1740–1812)

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The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066. It was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England, fought between the Norman army of Duke William II of Normandy and the English army of King Harold II. The battle took place at Senlac Hill, approximately 6 miles northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-04-2011, 21:04:04
Mexican Army, ftw indeed! They got an awesome assault rifle  :P

You mean that G36 look alike?

Counter Terrorism teams and S-70 blackhawks during an Operation. The helicopter on the left is an example of how CT Units are dropped off in conflict (they never completely land but hover close to the ground and the soldiers hop out).
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/cake-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 03-04-2011, 21:04:46
In the far distance that one looks like coming from H&K, yes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-04-2011, 22:04:36
Well then Fuchs my good man, I'm breaking the rule to post the following for you.

The Mexicans FX-05. Doesn't look too much like an HK from here but it usually does. But the Mexican military also seem to be using the G3 and M16/M4 in large(r) numbers.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/fx05001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 03-04-2011, 22:04:01
Just look at that thing, would win design awards. H&K even went to Mexico to check out if they didn't copy anything without permission, they left statisfied without any charges against the Mexican manufacturer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-04-2011, 22:04:10
Has been a while since a posted something here so here is an afghanistan picture.

(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9533/albumlarge3816260.jpg)

Just another day over there i guess.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 03-04-2011, 22:04:37
Well then Fuchs my good man, I'm breaking the rule to post the following for you.

The Mexicans FX-05. Doesn't look too much like an HK from here but it usually does. But the Mexican military also seem to be using the G3 and M16/M4 in large(r) numbers.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/fx05001.jpg)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FX-05_Xiuhcoatl
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-04-2011, 02:04:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Iranian_soldiers_in_PPE.jpg)
Iranian soldiers in personal protective equipment (PPE), Iran-Iraq war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-04-2011, 13:04:19
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FX-05_Xiuhcoatl

Thats the one, miss :)

Operation Odyssey Dawn, Araxos AFB in Greece.
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/sfinias/014.jpg)

And this second one is for Theta :D

Belgian crew member. "Oh Oh Araxo"
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w162/sfinias/ohoharaxo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 04-04-2011, 16:04:50
Hahaha, Oh Oh Araxo. That's genius. I think only Dutch speaking people will get that one but Oh Oh Cherso is a show about really ignorant/stupid people from The Hague going on a combined trip to Chersonisos in Greece. Makes you ashamed to be part of the same species as those people  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-04-2011, 20:04:47
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6358/elfenbeinkueste292vgros.jpg)
Ivory Coast, Republican Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-04-2011, 14:04:06
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2715/image199664galleryv9lrl.jpg)
Combat in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 06-04-2011, 14:04:00
Libian Rocket launcher system^^
(http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/7146/libya16.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 06-04-2011, 16:04:30
Libian Rocket launcher system^^
(http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/7146/libya16.jpg)

Are you kidding me? :D A hat rise from me for ingenuity
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 06-04-2011, 17:04:32
just a copy of a red bull car.
now we need to wonder: whats inside the can ^^
(http://tedsaid.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/redbullcar.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-04-2011, 17:04:14
Libian Rocket launcher system^^
(http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/7146/libya16.jpg)
S-5 57mm rocket of aircraft/helicopter

Probaly from the Su22's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 06-04-2011, 17:04:44
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/20110406_PAG-1.jpg)
FNS POHJANMAA boarding team searches the pirate Dhow

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During the early morning of 6 April, the EU NAVFOR Finnish warship FNS POHJANMAA identified a suspected Pirate Action Group (PAG) consisting of a dhow and 2 attack skiffs approximately 250 NM South East of Salalah, Oman.

 
The PAG is believed to have been responsible for an unsuccessful attack on a merchant vessel in the area the day before.  

When POHJANMAA approached the PAG, the dhow tried to flee the scene and the suspected pirates were observed throwing equipment overboard.  The POHJANMAA was forced to fire warning shots to stop the dhow.  After stopping the PAG and boarding the dhow, 18 suspected pirates were discovered and detained.  A significant amount of suspected pirate-related paraphernalia was found and seized by the POHJANMAA’s boarding team.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-04-2011, 17:04:40
Moar of it:
(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9323/libya13.jpg)
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Libyan rebels fighting forces loyal to Moamer Kadhafi load artillery into a helicopter machinegun mounted on a pick-up truck outside the eastern oil town of Brega, the frontline in a war in which neither side has been able to make any significant advances for days, on April 5, 2011.

Pretty big "machine-gun" :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 06-04-2011, 19:04:47
Wow. THATS SO COOL. i need one of those attached to each side of the car. Also yes. Machinegun?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-04-2011, 20:04:56
Most journalists are probably no military experts. Thus the stupid annotation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-04-2011, 20:04:55
Most journalists are probably no military experts. Thus the stupid annotation.

A journalist that looks at Rockets being loaded into a launcher, and then calling a machine gun isn"t the brightest around i think.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-04-2011, 20:04:00
Or the hundredst journalist who calls a palmaria a "Tank"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-04-2011, 20:04:23
One journalist talked about the rebels using "shoulder fired heat seeking katayusha rockets".....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-04-2011, 20:04:48
One journalist talked about the rebels using "shoulder fired heat seeking katayusha rockets".....

Thats just sad :(

Estonians in Iraq
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/57127333.jpg)



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 06-04-2011, 22:04:12
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01861/libya_1861731c.jpg)
Lybia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-04-2011, 09:04:36
Forgive me for breaking the rules, but I just have to post two pictures today:

(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4819/800xhc.jpg)
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An Israeli soldier walks next to a launcher, part of the Iron Dome rocket shield system, near the southern city of Ashkelon in this April 4, 2011 file photo. An Israeli missile system intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza on April 7, 2011 in the first known use of Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile shield. The new weapon, deployed last month to protect southern Israel, was launched as fighting flared with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip after militants fired an anti-tank weapon which hit an Israeli school bus, injuring two people.

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5421/800xyj.jpg)
And the intercepted missile.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 09-04-2011, 20:04:40
The Rock Island T1/M1 ,  first american medium tank  ;D
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1746/53581595.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 09-04-2011, 22:04:48
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/mexico_drug_war_2011/bp5.jpg)
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Members of the Colombian Navy stand guard on top of a seized submarine built by drug smugglers in a makeshift shipyard in Timbiqui, Colombia February 14. Colombian authorities said the submersible craft was to be used to transport eight tons of cocaine illegally into Mexico.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 09-04-2011, 23:04:02
(http://static.iltalehti.fi/uutiset/upotusetujh94_uu.jpg)
Finnish navy ship sinks an enemy vessel for the first time in quite a long time.

Operation Atalanta, Indian Ocean.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-04-2011, 02:04:55
^^ We welcome you guys to the club with open arms :D

More Anti-Piracy (which seems to be very active these days)

Silly pirates think they can out-run a frigate :O
(http://i55.tinypic.com/a3ggut.jpg)

The dudes that got a hold of the pirates
(http://i51.tinypic.com/vn12mx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 10-04-2011, 09:04:14
Staying in the theme of piracy.

(http://www.abload.de/img/dsc_6247wmxp.jpg)
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Monday April 4, 2011, armed Dutch marines on board of two Dutch navy motorboats capture suspected pirates in a small skiff off the coast of Somalia in an operation to free it from pirates. The Dutch defense ministry says its marines have killed two pirates and captured 16. (AP Photo/ Dutch Defense Ministry/HO)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 12-04-2011, 09:04:27
M113 on the move ;D

(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/ISAF/PublishingImages/ISAF11_Tufaan_Qimat-_05_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dnarag1M on 12-04-2011, 10:04:51
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/mexico_drug_war_2011/bp5.jpg)
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Members of the Colombian Navy stand guard on top of a seized submarine built by drug smugglers in a makeshift shipyard in Timbiqui, Colombia February 14. Colombian authorities said the submersible craft was to be used to transport eight tons of cocaine illegally into Mexico.

Interesting video to watch if you like this photo :
http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/motherboard_episode_narco_subs/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 12-04-2011, 15:04:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Sumter.jpg)

150 years ago today: The American Civil War begins, battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-04-2011, 19:04:11
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/1389/800xy.jpg)

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Fighters loyal to Ivory Coast presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara celebrate in the main city Abidjan, April 11, 2011. Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo was arrested by opposition forces on Monday after French troops closed in on the compound where the self-proclaimed president had been holed up in a bunker for the past week.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 12-04-2011, 19:04:44
That's one rusty ass PPS43 (?)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 12-04-2011, 19:04:36
Unclear if its the original PPS or the chinese Type-54 variant, since you cant see the grip. If I remember correctly, only way to say the difference was that the grip had a diamond shape and a K inside it instead of a star.

And since this difference wasnt even universal, the only way to say the difference would be to see the manufacture year stamp on top of the gun, just above the rear sights.

EDIT: Apparently the soviets used a letter C and a star inside the diamond shape that was on the grip. If chinese had something in the diamond shape, it was a K.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-04-2011, 23:04:03
F-16 pilot on a night operation... I see what you did there :)
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad252/KamilReis_2010/l111.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-04-2011, 04:04:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Sumter.jpg)

150 years ago today: The American Civil War begins, battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
Was just about to post a pic.  150th anniversary, awesome!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-04-2011, 19:04:11
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Valmy_battle.jpg)

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The Battle of Valmy was the first major victory by the army of France during the French Revolution. The action took place on 20 September 1792 as Prussian troops commanded by the Duke of Brunswick attempted to march on Paris. Generals François Kellermann and Charles Dumouriez stopped the advance near the northern village of Valmy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 14-04-2011, 00:04:22
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5559296106_8f5eb9b391_b.jpg)
WOOT He must be a part time reenactor. LOL JK Jk
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-04-2011, 18:04:25
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Australian%20Defence%20Forces/ccdf5634.jpg)

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Private Christopher Gaglairdi, from the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force races between positions as Taliban insurgents engage Australian and Afghan forces during an operation in the village of Sork Lez, Oruzgan Province..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-04-2011, 02:04:08
F-100D vs Patrol* boat. North Cyprus 1964

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Ships/156.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-04-2011, 09:04:43
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/7522/800xa.jpg)

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A destroyed armoured vehicle sits inside the military base at former President Laurent Gbagbo's residence in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, April 15, 2011. Ivory Coast's former leader Laurent Gbagbo was arrested on Monday after weeks of fighting in the country provoked by his refusal to relinquish power after a November presidential election won by Alassane Ouattara, according to the U.N.-certified results. Despite a gradual return to calm, security remains a concern in Abidjan the commercial capital with marauding armed militia gangs, looting in neighbourhoods.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-04-2011, 17:04:41
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/Polish_army_in_Wilno_1919.jpg)

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Polish Army enters Vilnius (Wilno) 1919

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish%E2%80%93Soviet_War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-04-2011, 19:04:03
Austrian Civil War 1934
(http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.history.data.jpg/35469.jpg)
Armoured Police car.
more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_Civil_War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_Civil_War)

Austrian Field Arty in direct fire against the Karl Marx Hof in Vienna
(http://www.spoe.at/bilder/d262/1934_buergerkrieg_geschicht.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Marx-Hof (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Marx-Hof)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 17-04-2011, 00:04:56
Soviet Frontal Aviation Sukhoi Su-15TM 'Flagon-F' Interceptors.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/Su-15TM5man.jpg)

During the mid eighties a number of Su-15TM/UM in the twilight of their service lives were transferred from the PVO (Air Defence Forces) to Frontal Aviation due to the entry into survice of the Su-27 'Flanker', the intention was for them to be used as fighter-bombers, however the lack of appropriate targeting equipment meant that they were not very effective for ground attack and only a few FA units operated them.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-04-2011, 12:04:06
More historical weapons being used in an African conflict. Spot the one I mean:
(http://i.cubeupload.com/e6gFqX.jpg)
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Soldiers from the pro-Outtara Republican Force of Ivory Coast (FRCI) patrol through Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, April 15, 2011. Former President Laurent Gbagbo was arrested on Monday after weeks of fighting in the country provoked by his refusal to relinquish power after a November presidential election won by Alassane Ouattara, according to the U.N.-certified results. Despite a gradual return to calm, security remains a concern in Abidjan the commercial capital with marauding armed militia gangs, looting in neighbourhoods.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-04-2011, 12:04:51
MAS 36. But looks like the last model from the late 50's. He is missing his bayonet though. Comon weapon found in ex French colonies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-04-2011, 14:04:23
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ef5ldj.jpg)

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Croatian soldiers take a break at a café in the former rebel-Serb stronghold of Pakrac, in eastern Croatia, on May 05, 1995.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-04-2011, 14:04:17
Italians, Afghanistan.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5580214576_f703e97c89_b.jpg)

Plus a bonus 20 second long video of one of our jets buzzing a Greek F-16 (at 0:12 seconds)
http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/?action=view&current=Film2.mp4

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-04-2011, 08:04:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Abensberg_.jpg)

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Napoleon addressing Bavarian troops

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The Battle of Abensberg took place on 20 April 1809, between a Franco-German force under the command of Emperor Napoleon I of France and a reinforced Austrian corps led by Feldmarschall-Leutnant Archduke Louis of Austria. As the day wore on, Feldmarschall-Leutnant Johann von Hiller arrived with reinforcements to take command of the three corps that formed the Austrian left wing. The action ended in a complete Franco-German victory. The battlefield was southeast of Abensberg and included clashes at Offenstetten, Biburg-Siegenburg, Rohr in Niederbayern, and Rottenburg an der Laaber. On the same day, the French garrison of Regensburg capitulated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-04-2011, 20:04:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Raszyn_1809.JPG)

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Death of Cyprian Godebski in the Battle of Raszyn 1855 painting by January Suchodolski oil on canvas, National Museum in Warsaw

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The first Battle of Raszyn was fought on April 19, 1809 between armies of the Austrian Empire and the Duchy of Warsaw as a part of the War of the Fifth Coalition in the Napoleonic Wars. The Austrian army was defeated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-04-2011, 23:04:54
(http://i56.tinypic.com/n6qpf4.jpg)
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U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion attached to Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, Regimental Combat Team 8, provides over watch in an M1A1 Abrams Tank at a vital bridge crossing in the Green Zone near Combat Outpost Ouellette, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 6. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 19-04-2011, 23:04:05
Soviet Naval Infantry with BMP-2D's in Afghanistan.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/d02.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 20-04-2011, 17:04:59
I don't think so , that you can find better camo for MH-53 than that  ;D

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2893/1295158142596.th.jpg) (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/1295158142596.jpg/) (http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/5546/1295158249645.th.jpg) (http://img861.imageshack.us/i/1295158249645.jpg/) (http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/416/1295158201063.th.jpg) (http://img135.imageshack.us/i/1295158201063.jpg/) (http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3446/1295158320026.th.jpg) (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/1295158320026.jpg/)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-04-2011, 19:04:26
Only in russia i guess.

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newimages/tupolevtu143-54.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-04-2011, 20:04:30
Missile truck day?
Missile truck day.
любовь Катюша сбережет!

LOSAT (Line of Sight Anti-Tank) system mounted on a HUMVEE.
(http://www.army-technology.com/projects/losat/images/1_hmmwv_anti-tank.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-04-2011, 22:04:32
Boom goes the rockets theme eh?

I call Hellenic Armed Forces.
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1391/10620862219597997710544.jpg)

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9061/10616466416760873327590.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 20-04-2011, 22:04:30
Austrian Armed Forces
Mistral on Pinzgauer 712.
(http://www.airpower.at/fldiv/fla/IMG_4244.jpg)
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Mistral is an infrared homing surface-to-air missile manufactured by the European multinational company MBDA missile systems

and for more awesomeness and old shool stuff  ;D
20mm Flak65/68 on Pinzgauer 712 FLA
(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/waffen/images/fla20_1.jpg)
 ;D


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 20-04-2011, 22:04:49
3P51 TELAR fires a 4K51 Rubezh (SSC-3 'Styx') Anti-Ship Cruise Missile.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/Styx-PKRK-Rubezh-MAZ543M-TELAR-3.jpg)

Better view of a Cuban 3P51.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/Styx-PKRK-Rubezh-MAZ543M-TELAR-6S.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-04-2011, 02:04:26
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/176/image204474galleryv9dhb.jpg)
Misratah, Lybia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 21-04-2011, 17:04:35
Screw black helicopters ... we have black jets  ;D
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3414/1260794687278.th.jpg) (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/1260794687278.jpg/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 21-04-2011, 20:04:59
Iraqi Roland 2 SAM system, captured by Iranian forces on the Al Faw peninsula, 1986. Iraq recieved approximately 100 Roland 2 systems based on an 8x8 MAN truck and 13 based on the AMX-30R.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/77e5235e-d6b7-4ed7-83c5-6763152b5c79.jpg)

prior to delivery.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/roland7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 21-04-2011, 21:04:32
Black Helis....we need more colour in the world
(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4174/563988748271f3b79d6dz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-04-2011, 22:04:39
(http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/4839/image204494galleryv9erd.jpg)
(http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/7502/image204477galleryv9bvz.jpg)
Misratah, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-04-2011, 03:04:46
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3253/image204939galleryv9kke.jpg)
Roadblock, Misratah, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-04-2011, 12:04:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/The_Second_Battle_of_Ypres.jpg)



(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/German_Barrage_Fire_at_Night_%28Ypres%29.jpg)

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German barrage on Allied trenches

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Ruins_ypres.jpg)

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Ruins of Ypres market square

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The Second Battle of Ypres was the first time Germany used poison gas on a large scale on the Western Front in the First World War and the first time a former colonial force (Canadians) pushed back a major European power (Germans) on European soil, which occurred in the battle of St. Julien-Kitcheners' Wood.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-04-2011, 00:04:15
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2289/image204689galleryv9kzo.jpg)
Misratah, Libya

Edit:// re-upload, picture didn't load
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-04-2011, 06:04:58
(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/3871/x800d.jpg)

Ivory Coast.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-04-2011, 09:04:49
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Zeebrugge-Raid.jpg)

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The wrecks of British cruisers after the Zeebrugge Raid, April 1918

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The Zeebrugge Raid, which took place on 23 April 1918, was an attempt by the British Royal Navy to neutralize the key Belgian port of Bruges-Zeebrugge. The port was used by the German Navy as a base for their U-boats and light shipping, which was a serious threat to Allied shipping, especially in the English Channel
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-04-2011, 11:04:08
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4118/505644np5.jpg)
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Mercenary leader Bob Denard, right, hands over his note of surrender to a Comorian gendarme under the watchful eyes of a member of the French special forces after Denard gave himself up to French troops at the entrance to the military base in Moroni, Thursday, October 5, 1995. One week ago Denard led a coup in the Comoros Islands that overthrew the government
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 23-04-2011, 16:04:48
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/intervention-5.gif)

U.S. Marine Corps tanks and recoilless rifle in the streets of San Domingo after the U.S. invasion of the Dominican Republic, Operation Power Pack, April 1965.

One of the lesser known US conflicts of the 20th century.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-04-2011, 17:04:00
^^ Panama too!

Cool guys walk away from fire/explosions :O
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cyprus19.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 23-04-2011, 21:04:55
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/intervention-5.gif)

U.S. Marine Corps tanks and recoilless rifle in the streets of San Domingo after the U.S. invasion of the Dominican Republic, Operation Power Pack, April 1965.

The M151A1C in the foreground belongs to the 82nd Airborne.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-04-2011, 22:04:25
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5463/image204665galleryv9kck.jpg)
Misratah, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 24-04-2011, 00:04:54
so much destruction and so few people :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 24-04-2011, 07:04:10
Some F-105 Thud and his jolly pilot  ;D
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/9607/1253516454250.th.jpg) (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/1253516454250.jpg/)

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Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-04-2011, 16:04:22
^^ Where's that exactly?

Somebody wanted to riot?
(http://i52.tinypic.com/3er5w.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/24bq168.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 24-04-2011, 16:04:47
They kinda look like... combine?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-04-2011, 18:04:32
More like, GET OUF OF HERE STALKER.

Really, these guy certainly look badass, i wouldnt protest if these guys were in front of me D:
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-04-2011, 18:04:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Boj_u_Ivanovo-Chiflik.jpg)

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Fighting near Ivanovo-Chiflik

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Turkish_War,_1877%E2%80%931878
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-04-2011, 02:04:43
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3208/image206798galleryv9keb.jpg)
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8625/image206799galleryv9dve.jpg)
Misratah, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-04-2011, 10:04:01
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/G.C._18_March_1915_Gallipoli_Campaign_Article.jpg)

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Gallipoli Campaign, April 1915

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The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign or the Battle of Gallipoli, took place at the peninsula of Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire between 25 April 1915 and 9 January 1916, during the First World War. A joint British and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides.

The Gallipoli campaign resonated profoundly among all nations involved. In Turkey, the battle is perceived as a defining moment in the history of the Turkish people—a final surge in the defence of the motherland as the centuries-old Ottoman Empire was crumbling. The struggle laid the grounds for the Turkish War of Independence and the foundation of the Republic of Turkey eight years later under Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Atatürk), himself a commander at Gallipoli.

The campaign was the first major battle undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in both of these countries. As Anzac Day, 25 April remains the most significant commemoration of military casualties and veterans in Australia and New Zealand, surpassing Armistice Day/Remembrance Day



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Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries. Anzac Day is also observed in the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tonga. It is no longer observed as a national holiday in Samoa.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wyrdstone on 25-04-2011, 14:04:06
Misratah is looking pretty knocked up  :-\

Anyone got some higher res pics from there?
I have seen all the photos from big picture and the atlantic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-04-2011, 03:04:12
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/9541/italiani4eu0.jpg)
Italian landing at Rhodes (1912)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-04-2011, 03:04:46
(http://denverpost.slideshowpro.com/albums/001/496/album-197385/cache/vietnam007.sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_50.sJPG?1303771793)
A South Vietnamese Marine, severely wounded in a Viet Cong ambush, is comforted by a comrade in a sugar cane field at Duc Hoa, about 12 miles from Saigon, Aug. 5, 1963. A platoon of 30 Vietnamese Marines was searching for communist guerrillas when a long burst of automatic fire killed one Marine and wounded four others.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-04-2011, 18:04:20
Great landing by the pilot.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/xgdy14.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-04-2011, 18:04:39
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Soldatietiopia.jpg)

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Italian soldiers recruited in 1935 in Montevarchi to fight the Second Italo-Abyssinian War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-04-2011, 01:04:32
(http://denverpost.slideshowpro.com/albums/001/496/album-197385/cache/vietnam002.sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_50.sJPG?1303855927)
A U.S. crewman runs from a crashed CH-21 Shawnee troop helicopter near the village of Ca Mau in the southern tip of South Vietnam, Dec. 11, 1962. Two helicopters crashed without serious injuries during a government raid on the Viet Cong-infiltrated area. Both helicopters were destroyed to keep them out of enemy hands.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-04-2011, 22:04:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/Schlacht_von_Leuthen.JPG)

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Storming of the breach by Prussian troops during the Battle of Leuthen, 1757, by Carl Röchling.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-04-2011, 22:04:18
(http://i55.tinypic.com/21j7tr7.jpg)
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A U.S. Army military information support operations sergeant with Special Operations Task Force - South provides rear security for a halted patrol element during a clearing operation in Panjwa'i district, April 25, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The operation, led by Afghan Commandos with the Afghan National Army's 3rd Commando Kandak, resulted in the removal of Taliban propaganda material and three suspected insurgents detained.

Mind the camo pattern the US soldier uses.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 28-04-2011, 23:04:30
(http://i55.tinypic.com/21j7tr7.jpg)
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Mind the camo pattern the US soldier uses.

M81 Woodland?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 29-04-2011, 00:04:03
Is that a pre-ACU era picture?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 29-04-2011, 02:04:26
Is that a pre-ACU era picture?

No, special operations usually get to pick their own gear. Note his boots are clearly private purchase. Also, note that the jacket has shoulder pockets, something standard issue woodland jackets never had.

The way you can tell for sure that it is not a pre-ACU picture is his helmet, not the type worn during the early years of the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-04-2011, 04:04:41
(http://denverpost.slideshowpro.com/albums/001/496/album-197385/cache/vietnam001.sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_50.sJPG?1304029846)
South Vietnamese soldier holds a cocked pistol as he questions two suspected Viet Cong guerrillas captured in a weed-filled marsh in the southern delta region late in August 1962. The prisoners were searched, bound and questioned before being marched off to join other detainees.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-04-2011, 11:04:05
Is that a pre-ACU era picture?
As far as I know Afghan Commandos use Woodland uniforms, so assigned US Spec Ops soldiers use that camo pattern, too, to blend in. The uniforms themselves are modern ACU type, as Kading pointed out with high collar and shoulder pockets.
OT:
(http://kitup.military.com/.a/6a00d8341ceee153ef0133eca1d49f970b-800wi.jpg)
Afghan Commandoes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 29-04-2011, 12:04:08
Special forces use what they want to use.
You see many pics where they still use 3 Col. Desert.
Also you saw them using Multicam long before the Army got the new uniforms.

Also mind that he has an Ciras vest in Tan. While normal Army has IOTV and Marine Coprs the MTV in coyote brown. Further the Army has the vest also in the correct camo pattern, ACU or Multicam. Just sometimes when they get the new uniforms they mix it up.

Btw Elcan scope on the gun? Now that would be awesome  ;D


Moar special forces
(http://www.army.mil/-images/2008/12/15/27155/army.mil-27155-2008-12-15-141212.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 29-04-2011, 12:04:39
What's that oddly shaped small helmet on the right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 29-04-2011, 13:04:51
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/skcoclis/m2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 29-04-2011, 14:04:26
What's that oddly shaped small helmet on the right?
TC2001 Sidcut Mich Helmet
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 29-04-2011, 14:04:16
Is that a pre-ACU era picture?
As far as I know Afghan Commandos use Woodland uniforms, so assigned US Spec Ops soldiers use that camo pattern, too, to blend in. The uniforms themselves are modern ACU type, as Kading pointed out with high collar and shoulder pockets.
OT:
(http://kitup.military.com/.a/6a00d8341ceee153ef0133eca1d49f970b-800wi.jpg)
Afghan Commandoes.

Homer_jay is right, The US OMLT (and alot of outer countries also) wear woodland to blend in with there ANA troops.

Btw, Multicam is being replacing ACU in some units right? I think the whole 101ste 82ste and 10the mountain already use multicam.

(Btw way back since i posted, im still alive!)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 29-04-2011, 15:04:41
as far as I know full army is getting multicam, but this takes some years. So the first units getting the new camo are the fighting ones. But you also see the high class officers wearing the MC.

Sorry but Afghan commandos look like airsoft with the black gear,and never washed before uniforms. ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-04-2011, 01:04:22
SOF/Commandos are allowed to improvise with their gear/clothing. Meaning they can wear whatever pattern they'd like and it doesn't even have to match. They could throw on 3 different patterns and nobody will say anything :P

Words in action :P
(http://i52.tinypic.com/5ma68n.jpg)

Sorry but Afghan commandos look like airsoft with the black gear,and never washed before uniforms. ^^

The part I don't like is the fact that they issue tan boots with those woodland uniforms.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-04-2011, 10:04:56
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/1309/5669675402c7abc9e766b.jpg)

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Members of Royal Scots Dragoon Guards stand in front of a Jackal vehicle to wish Prince William and Kate all the best on their wedding day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-04-2011, 11:04:27
Navy SEALs in Vietnam. Note this guy wearing blue jeans, instead of military-style trousers, proving once again, that Special Forces can do what they want (while normal grunts would´ve been shouted at by some CO :D):
(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/315/sealsvietnam01io4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 30-04-2011, 13:04:32
"Bear" ... "Bear" never changes ...
(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2503/04d29569cf71daa5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 30-04-2011, 15:04:58
(http://denverpost.slideshowpro.com/albums/001/496/album-197385/cache/vietnam080.sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_50.sJPG?1304163047)
U.S. Air Force bombs create a curtain of flying shrapnel and debris barely 200 feet beyond the perimeter of South Vietnamese ranger positions defending Khe Sanh during the siege of the U.S. Marine base, March 1968. The photographer, a South Vietnamese officer, was badly injured when bombs fell even closer on a subsequent pass by U.S. planes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 30-04-2011, 15:04:08
Vietnam day?
Vietnam bombing day?
Vietnam bombing day !

Toilets for Vietnam  ;D
(http://midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/va25specbomb-010b.jpg)
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n October 1965, CDR Clarence W. Stoddard, Jr.,  Executive Officer of VA-25 "Fist of the Fleet", flying an A-1H Skyraider, NE/572 "Paper Tiger II" from Carrier Air Wing Two aboard USS Midway carried a special bomb to the North Vietnamese in commemoration of the 6-millionth pound of ordnance dropped. This bomb was unique because of the type... it was a toilet!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 30-04-2011, 16:04:12
A time, when the Danish army was cool

(http://www.army-technology.com/projects/as550_fennec/images/AS550fennec_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-05-2011, 11:05:27
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/faf224f4.jpg)
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Operation Spartan Strike, 2nd Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and service members of the Afghan National Army, Thursday, April 21, 2011, cleared houses and questioned residents about Taliban activities and locations of weapons caches in Zharay District, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 01-05-2011, 12:05:49
I prefer color version of this photo  8)
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8871/skyraidertoilet.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-05-2011, 15:05:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/Ratan_battle.jpg)

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Last battle of the war at Ratan near Umeå in Swedish Västerbotten

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The Finnish War was fought between Sweden and Russia from February 1808 to September 1809. As a result of the war, the eastern third of Sweden was established as the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland within the Russian Empire. Other notable effects were the Swedish parliament's adoption of a new constitution and the establishment of the House of Bernadotte, the new Swedish royal house, in 1818.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-05-2011, 18:05:46
(http://denverpost.slideshowpro.com/albums/001/496/album-197385/cache/vietnam008.sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_50.sJPG?1304264900)
A father holds the body of his child as South Vietnamese Army Rangers look down from their armored vehicle March 19, 1964. The child was killed as government forces pursued guerrillas into a village near the Cambodian border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 01-05-2011, 23:05:15
(http://tailslide.firelightsoftware.com/images/F15Wing1.jpg)

They say it was flying like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-05-2011, 04:05:41
Israeli Air Force ^^ The wing came off and he still managed to land the F-15.

Navy SEALs in Vietnam. Note this guy wearing blue jeans, instead of military-style trousers, proving once again, that Special Forces can do what they want (while normal grunts would´ve been shouted at by some CO :D):

Yes SOF are allowed to wear what they want but the reason for that is so that they can do their job better by being more comfortable. I doubt a pair of jeans add anything to the professionalism of SOF units nor do they probably give them an advantage over anything.

Team Belgium, tacticool club ;D
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Belgian%20Army%20-%202/746ff439.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sagal on 02-05-2011, 08:05:29
More Bear is needed
(http://sfcitizen.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/f22_tu95bear-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 02-05-2011, 17:05:53
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7995/1249127658175.jpg)
heh ... bastard child of B-29  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-05-2011, 17:05:58
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2dloza1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-05-2011, 20:05:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e1/Battle_of_Callao.png)

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The Battle of Callao (in Spanish, called Combate del Dos de Mayo mainly in South America ) occurred on May 2, 1866 between a Spanish fleet under the command of Admiral Casto Méndez Núñez and the fortified battery emplacements of the Peruvian port city of Callao during the Chincha Islands War. The Spanish fleet bombarded the port of Callao (or El Callao), and eventually withdrew without any notable damage to the city structures, according to the Peruvian and American sources; or after having silenced almost all the guns of the coastal defenses, according to the Spanish accounts and French observers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 02-05-2011, 21:05:25
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2dloza1.jpg)

Gun on the right? Looks like it has a build-in shotgun lol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-05-2011, 21:05:32
Actually those are 20mm rounds :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-05-2011, 21:05:01
What gun is it?

Never knew they actually used combined weapons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-05-2011, 21:05:59
What gun is it?

Never knew they actually used combined weapons.

Daewo K11

Cypruzz
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2z4inpx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-05-2011, 21:05:57
Thanks, Tolga.

$14,000 dollars each. Darn  ;D Only 39 have been issued and the one in the pic is one of 20 used in Afghanistan. Nice design though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-05-2011, 05:05:20
(http://denverpost.slideshowpro.com/albums/001/496/album-197385/cache/vietnam035.sJPG_950_2000_0_75_0_50_50.sJPG?1304389846)
Pfc. Lacey Skinner of Birmingham, Ala., crawls through the mud of a rice paddy in January of 1966, avoiding heavy Viet Cong fire near An Thi in South Vietnam, as troops of the U.S. 1st Cavalry Division fight a fierce 24-hour battle along the central coast.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 03-05-2011, 09:05:46
Austrian Paratroopers of the Jagdkommando (Austrian Special Forces) landing on Stephansplatz in the center of Vienna.
(http://www.news.at/nw1/gen/slideshows/inline/chronik/inland/diverses/2011/soldaten_stephansplatz/4.jpg?1303920257))

(http://static.diepresse.com/images/uploads_930/8/d/d/653533/2011-04-27T093627Z_01_HPB02_RTRMDNP_3_AUSTRIA.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-05-2011, 20:05:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/Battle_of_Bailen.jpg)

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The Spanish Army's shocking triumph at Bailén gave the French Empire its first major defeat

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The Peninsular War[3] was a war between France and the allied powers of Spain, the United Kingdom, and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. The war began when French and Spanish armies crossed Spain and invaded Portugal in 1807 and then in 1808 France turned on its ally, Spain. The war lasted until the Sixth Coalition defeated Napoleon in 1814
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-05-2011, 06:05:55
Thanks, Tolga.

$14,000 dollars each. Darn  ;D Only 39 have been issued and the one in the pic is one of 20 used in Afghanistan. Nice design though.

Not only that but I heard they're having problems with the ones they sent to Afghanistan :)

Self explanatory... Attack helo hitting a position. Or, well multiple positions.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/qpm5o7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 04-05-2011, 07:05:43
Tolga I have an huge request...if you ever see a Cheytac M200 used by Maroon Berets or any other in an armory...please Cheytac sex pics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-05-2011, 09:05:12
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/898/fg42nam4drrw5.jpg)
Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 04-05-2011, 10:05:52
(http://www.ansa.it/webimages/large/2011/5/3/478f6c11794f3a61e39bd551df3cec29.jpg)

Agusta A129 Mangusta, in Rome, you can see the colosseum on the back..

other pics http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/photostory/primopiano/2011/05/03/visualizza_new.html_874759405.html?idPhoto=11
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 04-05-2011, 12:05:22
(http://www.panzerbaer.de/types/pix/bw_kpz_70-009i.jpg)
Kampfpanzer 70
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 04-05-2011, 14:05:08
I prefer , when he was called a MBT70/XM803  8)
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3618/mbt70a.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-05-2011, 19:05:29
Tolga I have an huge request...if you ever see a Cheytac M200 used by Maroon Berets or any other in an armory...please Cheytac sex pics.

Thats a rather mighty request, hardest one to see in inventory by far. Won't see one used by Maroon Berets, ever as there are no actual pictures of them in combat (only a few in training). But I can get you a few CheyTac pics from different trainings.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-05-2011, 20:05:39
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/U-Boote_Kiel_1914.jpg)

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U-boats in harbour, 1914

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/U20lusitania.jpg)

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Postcard depicting U-20 sinking RMS Lusitania

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/U_20_grounded_Denmark_1916.JPG/800px-U_20_grounded_Denmark_1916.JPG)

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U-20 grounded on the Danish coast in 1916. Torpedoes had been exploded in the bow to destroy the ship

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SM U-20 was a German Type U 19 U-boat built for service in the Kaiserliche Marine. She was launched on 18 December 1912, and commissioned on 5 August 1913. During World War I, she took part in operations around the British Isles. The U20 became infamous following her sinking of the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania on 7 May 1915, an act that dramatically reshaped the course of World War I.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 04-05-2011, 21:05:50
Now we have it here...

U-20 explodes after torpedos exploded:
(http://www.strandmus.dk/marin-ark/vk1/images/U20-3_kopi.jpg)

U-20 blows up in 1925 by 600 kg of explosive:
(http://www.navalhistory.dk/images/Episoder/U20_1916/u20Spraenges.jpg)

Deckgun and tower present day:
(http://www.navalhistory.dk/images/Episoder/U20_1916/KanonMuseet_JEB.jpg)
(http://www.strandmus.dk/marin-ark/vk1/images/conning_tower_II.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: 69rat on 05-05-2011, 05:05:01
all hail the french artillery scooter!!!

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q210/69rat/artyscooter.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 05-05-2011, 16:05:45
all hail the french artillery scooter!!!

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q210/69rat/artyscooter.jpg)

french??

edit: ok was a request for the franch army but is based on an italian Vespa schooter...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-05-2011, 18:05:12
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/5840/navyadvisors.jpg)

US Navy advisors, early stages of the Vietnam War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-05-2011, 20:05:52
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In the news: Claude Choules, the last surviving combatant of World War I, dies at the age of 110

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Claude_Choules.jpg)

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Claude Stanley Choules (3 March 1901 – 5 May 2011) was, at the age of 110, with Florence Green, one of the two last living First World War veterans in the world, and was the last living military witness to the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow. He was also the last living veteran to have served in both world wars, and the last seaman from the First World War. Choules was also the last surviving male First World War veteran (the last female veteran being Green), and the last First World War veteran living in Australia. At the time of his death, he was also the third oldest verified military veteran in the world and the oldest man known living in Australia. He was the 7th-oldest living man in the world. Choules became the oldest man born in the United Kingdom following the death of Stanley Lucas on 21 June 2010. He died in Perth, Western Australia, at the age of 110

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Born in Pershore, Worcestershire, and raised in nearby Wyre Piddle, son of Harry and Madeline (née Winn), in April 1915 aged 14 Choules joined the Nautical Training Ship Mercury before transferring to the Royal Navy in October 1916 to serve aboard the Naval Training Ship HMS Circe situated at Plymouth. In 1917, he joined the battleship HMS Revenge, which was the flagship of the First Battle Squadron. While serving aboard it, Choules witnessed the surrender of the German Imperial Navy at the Firth of Forth in 1918, ten days after the Armistice, and also witnessed the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/SMS_Bayern_sinking.jpg)

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SMS Bayern sinking by the stern

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Entering_Scapa_Flow.jpg)

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The cruisers Emden, Frankfurt and Bremse entering Scapa Flow

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The scuttling of the German fleet took place at the Royal Navy's base at Scapa Flow, in Scotland, after the end of the First World War. The High Seas Fleet had been interned there under the terms of the Armistice whilst negotiations took place over the fate of the ships. Fearing that all of the ships would be seized and divided amongst the allied powers, the German commander, Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, decided to scuttle the fleet.

The scuttling was carried out on 21 June 1919. Intervening British guard ships were able to beach a number of the ships, but 52 of the 74 interned vessels sank. Many of the wrecks were salvaged over the next few years and were towed away for scrapping. The few that remain are popular dive sites.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-05-2011, 21:05:13
The interesting thing is that the allies were actually indeed planning on dividing the german navy amoungst themselves, and did indeed divvy up the surviving ships.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-05-2011, 23:05:15
Yustax there are only 2 low resolution pictures of the CheyTac being used by our guys. However ill show a third even shittier scanned picture (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cake22.jpg) of our SF in the United States with the CheyTac. :P

On Topic:
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/208uz4w-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 06-05-2011, 07:05:46
Yustax there are only 2 low resolution pictures of the CheyTac being used by our guys. However ill show a third even shittier scanned picture (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cake22.jpg) of our SF in the United States with the CheyTac. :P

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SMEXY CHEYTAC M200!! Thx a lot Tolga! You rock!

I want Cheytac M200 so bad...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-05-2011, 07:05:23
I wish I had ones from a personal collection but really, they barely exist at all in the first place. The best ones you can find on the net are this (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/x1pxzz39wvcbapw2rel718kvxxdft7xp4yhniipqcsrlq4glbsuuwgy4.jpg), this (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2jfhd8m.jpg) and this (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/okk4.jpg)

I'll stop spamming the thread now :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 06-05-2011, 20:05:52
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/nuclear050611/n01_di991877.jpg)
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Upshot-Knothole Grable, a test carried out by the U.S. military in Nevada on May 25, 1953. A 280mm nuclear shell was fired 10km into the desert by the M65 Atomic Cannon, detonating in the air, about 500 feet above the ground, with a resulting 15 kiloton explosion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 06-05-2011, 20:05:22
Up and Atom!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 07-05-2011, 02:05:01
That looks familiar....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Jeremiahthor/gpm_cq_64_menumap-1.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 07-05-2011, 14:05:05
C&C Generals  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 07-05-2011, 15:05:58
Showed that YT clip in school in a lesson about the Cold War ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTdy1Yp1h5A
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-05-2011, 11:05:44
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Palo_Alto_nebel.jpg)

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The Battle of Palo Alto was the first major battle of the Mexican-American War and was fought on May 8, 1846, on disputed ground five miles (8 km) from the modern-day city of Brownsville, Texas. A force of some 3,400 Mexican troops – a portion of the Army of The North – led by General Mariano Arista engaged a force of 2,400 United States troops – the so called "US Army of Observation"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-05-2011, 15:05:43
Being a squads machine gunner sucks.
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1185/lrrpnamcrossing.jpg)
US LRRP in Vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 08-05-2011, 19:05:13
I wish I had ones from a personal collection but really, they barely exist at all in the first place. The best ones you can find on the net are this (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/x1pxzz39wvcbapw2rel718kvxxdft7xp4yhniipqcsrlq4glbsuuwgy4.jpg), this (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/2jfhd8m.jpg) and this (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/okk4.jpg)

I'll stop spamming the thread now :)

You made me the happiest man on earth...Cheytac M200, so smexy and powerful. Best sniper rifle system in the world.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 09-05-2011, 00:05:22
British Soldiers man a trench.  2nd Boer War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 09-05-2011, 01:05:15
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R36225%2C_T%C3%BCrkei%2C_Dardanellen%2C_Schweres_Gesch%C3%BCtz.jpg)
Heavy Ottoman artillery from German armoured cruiser Roon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-05-2011, 11:05:25
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9642/ccnsten01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 09-05-2011, 18:05:37
Sweet, suppressed sten? i would like to get an airsoft version of such a gun when ive got the years and the money
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-05-2011, 18:05:41
Raiding terroarists hideout. (Same unit as a few pages back when I posted riot pics) They're Police btw.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/caaaake-2.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cake222-1.jpg)

Its also worth mentioning here, there is a new Leopard 2A4 upgrade (http://medya.zaman.com.tr/2011/05/06/leopard.jpg) out on the market.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 09-05-2011, 20:05:36
Its also worth mentioning here, there is a new Leopard 2A4 upgrade (http://medya.zaman.com.tr/2011/05/06/leopard.jpg) out on the market.

Oh yes !! I'll definetly go buy one tomorrow morning !! :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-05-2011, 20:05:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Battle_of_Helgoland_1864.PNG)

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The Battle of Heligoland (or Helgoland) was fought on 9 May 1864, during the Second War of Schleswig between the navy of Denmark and the allied navies of Austria and Prussia south of the then-British North Sea island of Heligoland where the Battle of Heligoland (1849) had taken place.

When the Danish forces had caused the flagship of the Austrian commander, Freiherr von Tegetthoff, to burst into flames, he withdrew his squadron to neutral waters around Heligoland. It was the last significant naval battle fought by squadrons of wooden ships and also the last one involving Denmark.

Although the battle ended with a tactical victory for Denmark, it had no impact on the outcome of the war. A general armistice came into effect on 12 May, and Denmark had lost the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-05-2011, 20:05:25

Its also worth mentioning here, there is a new Leopard 2A4 upgrade (http://medya.zaman.com.tr/2011/05/06/leopard.jpg) out on the market.

Norway needs it!!! <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-05-2011, 20:05:11
Germanies planning for WW3 I SWEAR
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 09-05-2011, 21:05:22
If you posted that in the late 30's it would've made sense.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-05-2011, 23:05:51
*hides in shame
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 10-05-2011, 00:05:09
The particular update i think is made from the Turkish Army...Not Germany...Not sure though could be wrong.


And that picture tolga makes this conversation in my head :

*guy with MP5 on the left(as we see it) out of ammo*
"This is were the fun starts"
*kills the next unlucky bastard with a hammer to the head*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 10-05-2011, 00:05:30

Its also worth mentioning here, there is a new Leopard 2A4 upgrade (http://medya.zaman.com.tr/2011/05/06/leopard.jpg) out on the market.

Norway needs it!!! <3

Turkish news sources tell us that FINLAND is interested about this upgrade. <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-05-2011, 10:05:30
Don´t worry about Germany starting a WW3. We currently have enough trouble in a far, far away country called Afghanistan and can´t deal with our European neighbours (even though Belgium and the Netherlands should be pretty easy prey). :P
Anyway, more side-loading 9mm smgs!
(http://www.abload.de/img/20zgl.jpg)
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Exhausted paras at an observation post, Falklands 1982
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 10-05-2011, 11:05:08
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2ceozmp.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-05-2011, 12:05:31
(http://amazonka_h.sweb.cz/Pictures/F16BLOCK60.jpg)

F-16 Block 60.I think egyptian airforce.

The reason why i am posting this, is because rumors are flying around. Wich are appear to be true. Belgium planned years ago that the F16 would be phased out in 2015 and the airforce to be disbanded. But in the last years they found out the airforce was way to important, and plannes(and testing) are underway for a new fighter.
One of the canditates(Probaly the most favoured) is the Block 60 F16.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-05-2011, 12:05:18
^^ F-16 Block 60's are only used by United Arab Emirates bro :D They're also called "Desert Falcons"


Its also worth mentioning here, there is a new Leopard 2A4 upgrade (http://medya.zaman.com.tr/2011/05/06/leopard.jpg) out on the market.

Norway needs it!!! <3

Turkish news sources tell us that FINLAND is interested about this upgrade. <3

Personally I would LOVE to see this upgrade be exported.

Albanian Special Forces, Afghanistan.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/f104er.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-05-2011, 12:05:21
Then it is United arab! i dont care! Belgium CAN HAS 60 to!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 10-05-2011, 14:05:40
Albanian Special Forces, Afghanistan.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/f104er.jpg)

Half of them are Americans. And what is the gun on the humvee? Just a .50 or some kind of bigger caliber gun?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 10-05-2011, 15:05:11
First though was Dshk, but arent they phased out by now?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-05-2011, 15:05:55
First though was Dshk, but arent they phased out by now?

Not in Albania.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 10-05-2011, 15:05:47
Fair enough. After all, if it aint broke dont fix it I guess.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 10-05-2011, 16:05:53
A Humvee mounting a DsHK?

You know the Cold War's over when...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 10-05-2011, 16:05:36
Iraqi army uses it too

M1114 up armoured humvee
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1luLRXKoJM8/TFLf9kp1tTI/AAAAAAAAlVk/8gagwm8HzgM/s1600/800px-Iraqi_Humvees.jpg)

edit:
need to show a pic from Bundesheer in Afghanistan back in 2002.
open, non armoured Puch G
(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/images_skaliert/patrouille_18_1260x826_1304438674.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-05-2011, 18:05:06
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/LongTom.jpg)

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The Boer 'Long Tom' in action during the siege

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The Siege of Mafeking was the most famous British action in the Second Boer War. It took place at the town of Mafeking (now Mafikeng) in South Africa over a period of 217 days, from October 1899 to May 1900, and turned Robert Baden-Powell, who went on to found the Scouting Movement, into a national hero. The Relief of Mafeking (the lifting of the siege) was a decisive victory for the British and a crushing defeat for the Boers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 10-05-2011, 19:05:01
That guy in the jeep talking to Castro?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-05-2011, 19:05:11
That guy in the jeep talking to Castro?

Afghan Police, they keep it old school.

BTW, what the Iraqi Army has done, its fucking beautiful to see. With credits to the US of course.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 10-05-2011, 21:05:30
Somewhere in Australia ...  ;D

(http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/7785/125spider.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/861/125spider.jpg/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 10-05-2011, 22:05:36
uhhh??? ^

whats this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 10-05-2011, 22:05:17
That is a spoider and it doesn't belong here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-05-2011, 22:05:20
Seen bigger of those blokes

(http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200812/r323683_1447011.jpg)

Aussie Forces landing at Brunei beach

edit=  euhm   wrong place....can somebody    delete? before the other kids laugh at me?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-05-2011, 19:05:33
(http://a.imageshack.us/img822/7666/irishdfcongo196002.jpg)
Members of the 36th Battalion of the Irish Army (ONUC) manning a Vickers machine gun over the Elizabethville road tunnel in the Congo in December 1961.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 11-05-2011, 20:05:33
It's a really strange quirk of history that the Congo saw the heaviest combat the Irish Army has been involved in since the 1920s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-05-2011, 21:05:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/The_Battle_of_Fontenoy%2C_11th_May_1745.png)

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The Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, was a major engagement of the War of the Austrian Succession, fought between the forces of the Pragmatic Allies – comprising mainly Dutch, British, and Hanoverian troops under the nominal command of the Duke of Cumberland – and a French army under Maurice de Saxe, commander of King Louis XV's forces in the Low Countries. The battle was one of the most important of the war, and is notable on several accounts: for the French it is a famous victory and the masterpiece of Marshal Saxe; for the British it is remembered for the stout-hardiness of their foot, and as one of the great infantry advances of the 18th century. Napoleon I would later declare that the victory at Fontenoy prolonged the Ancien Régime monarchy in France by 30 years

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 12-05-2011, 12:05:03
Convair B-36 "Peacemaker" ... first real strategic heavy bomber .
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5834/1305056189031.jpg)
This is only one thing , why i hate UK to not fall to German hands ... imagine that thing in air in 1943-44 , bombing III Reich from USA and go back  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 12-05-2011, 13:05:25
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/HMS_Queen_Mary_Jutland.jpg)
explosion of the battle cruiser HMS Queen Mary in the Battle of Skagerrak
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-05-2011, 16:05:14
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6289/4643821719c7c95c97c1b.jpg)

A German machine gun crew during an "attack". Russia, 1917
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 12-05-2011, 16:05:10
what are thoses 2 boxes that the guy with moustache is pulling ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 12-05-2011, 16:05:22
Looks like ammo to me.  I can see gun, ammo and shield, but no condenser.  Did MG08 even have a condenser?

Edit:  Looks like the furthest guy has the condenser and connecting pipe.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 12-05-2011, 16:05:02
ammo boxes.
same type as its still used today in the nations using mg42/74/3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-05-2011, 16:05:31
Yes, it had a condenser.  Where is it?  Not a clue.  Might be on the otherside of the guy who you can only see one ammo box with, or might be with the guy behind the MG.  Generally though, it does look a lot like the ammo box.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: A-tree on 12-05-2011, 17:05:28
... first real strategic heavy bomber .
Wait, what? The Lancaster, B17, B24 etc, weren't strategic heavy bombers?

Anyway, "Police officers question a civilian during the Malayan Emergency."
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/A-tree/Police_in_Malayan_Emergency.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-05-2011, 17:05:16
... first real strategic heavy bomber .
Wait, what? The Lancaster, B17, B24 etc, weren't strategic heavy bombers?
Origenally Heavy bombers. Its a diffrence

Like a light/medium/heavy tank is diffrent from a main battle tank
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: A-tree on 12-05-2011, 17:05:35
... first real strategic heavy bomber .
Wait, what? The Lancaster, B17, B24 etc, weren't strategic heavy bombers?
Origenally Heavy bombers. Its a diffrence

Like a light/medium/heavy tank is diffrent from a main battle tank
Oh right, thats interesting.
I guess it's true, you do learn something everyday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-05-2011, 17:05:54
Just found on MPN! ;D

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/DemonofRazgriz/Whatunit.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-05-2011, 18:05:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/93/Australian_defenders_at_FSB_Coral_May_1968_%28AWM_ERR680515VN_%29.PNG)

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The Battle of Coral–Balmoral (12 May – 6 June 1968) was a series of actions fought during the Vietnam War between the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) and the North Vietnamese 7th Division and Viet Cong, 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-east of Saigon. Following the defeat of the communist Tet offensive in January and February, in late April two Australian battalions with supporting arms were again redeployed from their base at Nui Dat in Phuoc Tuy province to positions astride infiltration routes leading to Saigon, in order to interdict renewed movement against the capital. Part of the wider allied Operation Toan Thang I, it was launched in response to intelligence reports of another impending communist offensive, however the Australians experienced little fighting during this period. Meanwhile the Viet Cong successfully penetrated the capital on 5 May, plunging Saigon into chaos during the May Offensive in an attempt to influence the upcoming Paris peace talks scheduled to begin on the 13th. During three days of intense fighting the attacks were repelled by US and South Vietnamese forces, and although another attack was launched by the Viet Cong several days later, the offensive was again defeated with heavy losses on both sides and significant damage to Saigon, as well as many civilian casualties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-05-2011, 20:05:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/RAR_Vietnam.jpg)

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An Australian soldier in South Vietnam, member of The 1st Australian Task Force

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The 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) commanded the Australian and New Zealand Army units deployed to South Vietnam between 1966 and 1972. 1 ATF was based at Nui Dat in Phuoc Tuy Province. While the task force was primarily responsible for securing Phuoc Tuy Province, its units, and the Task Force Headquarters itself, occasionally deployed outside its Tactical Area of Responsibility including during Operation Coburg and the Battle of Coral-Balmoral in 1968
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 12-05-2011, 22:05:25
... first real strategic heavy bomber .
Wait, what? The Lancaster, B17, B24 etc, weren't strategic heavy bombers?
Their just to small  :P B-36 was twice more bigger , twice more bomb load and twice more range ... when B-36 was enter service , B-29 was disclasiffied to medium bomber  ;D

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/B-29_and_B-36.jpg)
Even crew from B-52 are complied about small space inside in compare to B-36 .

A small  ;D clip from movie with B-36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruE8yhkHke8
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 12-05-2011, 22:05:56
holy lord. must be cool to shoot that thing down :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 12-05-2011, 23:05:31
That wasn't to hard ... you must only watch for 8 remoted controled turrets armed with twin 20 mm gun  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-05-2011, 00:05:14
It only had one, in the tail :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 13-05-2011, 01:05:00
This gun will make Rambo jaleous :P  M16/M203/M72LAW
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/DemonofRazgriz/Whatunit.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 13-05-2011, 01:05:25
This gun will make Rambo jaleous :P  M16/M203/M72LAW
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/DemonofRazgriz/Whatunit.jpg)

It's posted in this very same page... first post.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 13-05-2011, 05:05:07
http://sobchak.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/b36cutaway1.jpg
You can see only two , one on the front and second in the tail ... rest was hide behind plates in normal flight  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 13-05-2011, 14:05:04
hell yeah! how i love cutaway pictures! anybody got more? :D
got myself two books with allied/german ww2 planes. if anybody wants any specific cutaway i can scan it. :P

€: forgot to post pic
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2489/x4testrp7.jpg)
x4 ruhrstahl takes care of any bomber
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-05-2011, 18:05:54
AH-1 Cobra
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/cakeresized-1.jpg)

Hi-Res (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Helicopters/rsz_fofc451.jpg) sorry if its not crystal clear.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 13-05-2011, 19:05:50
Beautiful. The Cobra is a personal favourite, so I'm saving that one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-05-2011, 20:05:49
The NATO tigers in formation! Whoever made these photos also did an Kickass job.

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/224625_1991634599988_1517082853_2176007_3190095_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225100_1991634319981_1517082853_2176006_327950_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-05-2011, 20:05:51
Beautiful. The Cobra is a personal favourite, so I'm saving that one.

Plenty of more where that came from.

Also the Tiger Units in the pic: http://www.natotigers.org/tigerunits/index.php

I think Bouras will be mad to find out they misspelled "Hellenic" ;D And the Greek F-16 (all the way back in the right) is the latest official member of NATO Tigers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-05-2011, 20:05:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Bundesarchiv_Bild_102-00291,_Kavallerie_der_Reichswehr.jpg)
Reichswehr Cavalry.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 14-05-2011, 09:05:20
(http://imageshack.us/m/546/1636/jomkippur017.jpg)
Who the Hell , was that stupid to use amphibious tank in desert warfare ...  ;D ;D ;D

( yay .. 200th post  :P )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 14-05-2011, 10:05:20
my grandpa used to be driver in one of these. he fired some "real" 76mm shells.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-05-2011, 11:05:24
(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6873/franzosenww108.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 14-05-2011, 13:05:46
(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/6130/irak032.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/857/irak032.jpg/)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-05-2011, 16:05:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Satsuma-samurai-during-boshin-war-period.jpg)

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Samurai of the Satsuma clan, fighting for the Imperial side during the Boshin War period. Photograph by Felice Beato

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The Boshin War (戊辰戦争 Boshin Sensō?, "War of the Year of the Dragon") was a civil war in Japan, fought from 1868 to 1869 between forces of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate and those seeking to return political power to the imperial court
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 15-05-2011, 05:05:10
(http://imageshack.us/m/706/2168/jomkippur019.jpg)
Anyone goes to the beach party ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-05-2011, 15:05:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/72/Vmiflag.PNG)

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The Battle of New Market was a battle fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia during Valley Campaigns of 1864 in the American Civil War. Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) fought alongside the Confederate Army and forced Union General Franz Sigel and his army out of the Shenandoah Valley.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-05-2011, 00:05:26
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/main_battle_tank/t-64b/T-64B_main_battle_tank_Russia_Russian_640.jpg)

The T64. One of my favorite cold war tanks. While the t72 was a more economic tank, the T-64 was of much higher quality. Offering much thicker and better compositive armour, fire control systems, remote AA gun, much less tiring to operate and so on
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 16-05-2011, 04:05:32
North Korean or Chinese using something that looks like a russian infantry gun during Korean War.
(http://www.warchat.org/pictures/korean_war_dprk_artillery.jpg)
I really need to study this war, Kim Jong Il is SOOOOW much interresting XD I want to know more about this war that created the craziest country in the world :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 16-05-2011, 07:05:49
The most fascinating camouflage from Korean War  ;D

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4148/1268372700769.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/1268372700769.jpg/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-05-2011, 11:05:58
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Australian%20Defence%20Forces/d153f0b1.jpg)

Old School NEVER dies!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 16-05-2011, 14:05:55
whats that? a regular army ? or some wannabe soldiers ?
and they are using steyr aug rifles ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-05-2011, 14:05:14
North Korean or Chinese using something that looks like a russian infantry gun during Korean War.
(http://www.warchat.org/pictures/korean_war_dprk_artillery.jpg)
I really need to study this war, Kim Jong Il is SOOOOW much interresting XD I want to know more about this war that created the craziest country in the world :P
IIRC thats a Regimental gun M1943 76.2mm, but i can be wrong
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 16-05-2011, 14:05:11
North Korean or Chinese using something that looks like a russian infantry gun during Korean War.
(http://www.warchat.org/pictures/korean_war_dprk_artillery.jpg)
I really need to study this war, Kim Jong Il is SOOOOW much interresting XD I want to know more about this war that created the craziest country in the world :P
IIRC thats a Regimental gun M1943 76.2mm, but i can be wrong
I've checked on wikipedia and the regimental is the gun that looks the most like this one on the picture. I don't know it could also be a chienese gun, but with full steel wheels, it looks a lot like russian guns.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/76_mm_regimental_gun_M1943
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-05-2011, 14:05:24
whats that? a regular army ? or some wannabe soldiers ?
and they are using steyr aug rifles ?
australian army:) and the guy in the back is a british one
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 16-05-2011, 14:05:42
whats that? a regular army ? or some wannabe soldiers ?
and they are using steyr aug rifles ?
australian army:) and the guy in the back is a british one

New Zealand, not British. They use the same uniforms.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-05-2011, 20:05:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Fall_of_Kolberg_in_1761.jpg)

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Siege of Kolberg

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The Seven Years' War was a global military conflict between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time affecting North and Central America, Europe, the West African coast, India and the Philippines. In the historiography of some countries, the war is alternatively named after respective theaters: French and Indian War (North America, 1754–1763), Pomeranian War (Sweden, 1757–1762), Third Carnatic War (India, 1757–1763) and Third Silesian War (Prussia and Austria, 1756–1763).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 16-05-2011, 23:05:52
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Macedonian Air Force Mi-17 performing a very tight low-level right turn
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/52/Mi-17_Macedonian_Air_Force.jpg/800px-Mi-17_Macedonian_Air_Force.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-05-2011, 00:05:33
Former Yugoslav Republic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 17-05-2011, 00:05:21
Former Yugoslav Republic

will that shit ever end? xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-05-2011, 00:05:21
Republic of Macedonia troops on patrol in Kabul.

(http://cdn.wn.com/pd/af/3d/6e0b61e458941ae8e3e0a178a453_grande.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-05-2011, 02:05:40
Former Yugoslav Republic

will that shit ever end? xD

It's especially funny because in the ancient world the Greeks did not consider Macedonians to be real Greeks...but now they all claim Macedonia is a fundamental part of Greek cultural heritage.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 17-05-2011, 06:05:32
BAC Lighting  ... the one of the few planes , who was capable watching SR-71 from above  ;D
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2215/baclighting01.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/baclighting01.jpg/) (http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/3927/baclighting02.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/baclighting02.jpg/)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 17-05-2011, 08:05:36
BAC Lighting  ... the one of the few planes , who was capable watching SR-71 from above  ;D
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2215/baclighting01.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/baclighting01.jpg/) (http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/3927/baclighting02.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/baclighting02.jpg/)




Yeah, but good luck catching the Blackbird.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 17-05-2011, 08:05:05
Well, it did catch one once.  Well, to be fair, the blackbird did immediately accelerate away...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-05-2011, 11:05:33
Former Yugoslav Republic

will that shit ever end? xD

It's especially funny because in the ancient world the Greeks did not consider Macedonians to be real Greeks...but now they all claim Macedonia is a fundamental part of Greek cultural heritage.

Yes they did...there was a script writing that said "Demoted to Macedonians and all other Greeks apart from Spartans" .One guy called the Macedonians barbarians only because they had kings and he was from Athens were there was democracy...
Lastly as much as we are connected to macedonians they are so since our place in Greece was named that first they should shut the fuck up with it already.

But this aint the right thread so i stop now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-05-2011, 18:05:00
The Greek logic is like saying that Mexico should rename itself, because we have a state called New Mexico, and the Mexicans might try to come and annex it.  ::)

(http://eucom.smugmug.com/Other/April-2010-Photos/armymil-67757-2010-03-24/828321592_yMJTu-XL.jpg)

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KRIVOLAK, Republic of Macedonia — 2nd Lt. Todd Rossbach, platoon leader for 1st Platoon, 230th Miltary Police Company, 95th Military Police Battalion, addresses Macedonian and U.S. troops during a safety brief March 17 at the Army Training here. 230th MP Co. soldiers travelled to the Republic of Macedonia March 11-22 to train Macedonian soldiers on crew-served weapons in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-05-2011, 18:05:35
Yes its named New Mexico because? I guess Mexicans moved there or something similar ??

Just like people from Smyrna (izmir) when they moved to Greece they formed New Smyrna , nobody attacks anyone though now do they?

The situation with FYRo(M) is that they want to be named Macedonia and the fact that they DO believe they should annex Greek territories if not now in the future.And before saying "oh Greek nutjobs afraid of small ass country lol" think that Greece started off as a small country and at some point we had most of the territories of Asia minor...Situation change and what is up comes down. "Τα πάντα ρεί" (everything flows)


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2919551783_c183188a1f.jpg)

Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-05-2011, 18:05:06
New Mexico is called that because:

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The name Nuevo México was first used by a seeker of gold mines named Francisco de Ibarra who explored far to the north of Mexico in 1563 and reported his findings as being in "a New Mexico".[15] Juan de Oñate officially established the name when he was appointed the first governor of the new Province of New Mexico in 1598


Also, Macedonia is trying to be your ALLY in NATO, why the hell would they attack you. ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-05-2011, 20:05:12
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/British%20Army/529f9289.jpg)

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Private Charlotte Cook, serving with the Theatre Military Working Dog Support Unit, and her five-year-old spaniel Molly, attached to A Company, 4 SCOTS, on patrol during the operation
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-05-2011, 20:05:40
New Mexico is called that because:

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The name Nuevo México was first used by a seeker of gold mines named Francisco de Ibarra who explored far to the north of Mexico in 1563 and reported his findings as being in "a New Mexico".[15] Juan de Oñate officially established the name when he was appointed the first governor of the new Province of New Mexico in 1598


Also, Macedonia is trying to be your ALLY in NATO, why the hell would they attack you. ::)


Proving my point. They named it for a random reason just as i believed.Not for a reason to have territorial claims on a neighboring nation.


Ah yes ally like our friend Turkey...The country that recently acquired new landing boats , is constantly breaking in our FIR without warning and holds fairs in Constantinople raising flags of a "Free Western Thrace" ... Yes our allies in NATO really love us don't they ?

I mean who breaks alliances and attacks allies ever amiright?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 17-05-2011, 21:05:01
And with all those debts Greece is becoming the major douche of Europe  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-05-2011, 21:05:48
i know right... ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-05-2011, 21:05:13
My suggestion: Never discuss the Balkans when it comes to rivalries! Keep in mind, everyone in the Balkans hates someone else in the Balkans!

Anti Piracy - Boarding a Danish ship
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/3.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 18-05-2011, 00:05:43
Greeks hate everyone.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-05-2011, 00:05:30
Ah yes ally like our friend Turkey...The country that recently acquired new landing boats , is constantly breaking in our FIR without warning and holds fairs in Constantinople raising flags of a "Free Western Thrace" ... Yes our allies in NATO really love us don't they ?

I mean who breaks alliances and attacks allies ever amiright?

I can feel the love, Ciupita ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-05-2011, 01:05:39
New Mexico is called that because:

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The name Nuevo México was first used by a seeker of gold mines named Francisco de Ibarra who explored far to the north of Mexico in 1563 and reported his findings as being in "a New Mexico".[15] Juan de Oñate officially established the name when he was appointed the first governor of the new Province of New Mexico in 1598


Also, Macedonia is trying to be your ALLY in NATO, why the hell would they attack you. ::)


Proving my point. They named it for a random reason just as i believed.Not for a reason to have territorial claims on a neighboring nation.


Ah yes ally like our friend Turkey...The country that recently acquired new landing boats , is constantly breaking in our FIR without warning and holds fairs in Constantinople raising flags of a "Free Western Thrace" ... Yes our allies in NATO really love us don't they ?

I mean who breaks alliances and attacks allies ever amiright?


Macedonia is NOT going to attack you.  ::)  Get over it, unless you think the austrians should rename Tyrol, since it must be part of their long standing vendetta to take over the rest of Tyrol from the italians.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 18-05-2011, 03:05:53
Proving my point. They named it for a random reason just as i believed.Not for a reason to have territorial claims on a neighboring nation.


When New Mexico received its name it was part of Mexico...the US took the territory from Mexico in 1848 and kept the name.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-05-2011, 16:05:08
19 of May - Day of Rememberance For the genocide of Pontos people by the Turkish

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_enFjViuTrK4/TTyG9HTp7OI/AAAAAAAAAzU/sHYN1WDijQ8/s1600/%25CF%2580%25CE%25BF%25CE%25BD%25CF%2584%25CE%25BF%25CF%2582.jpg)
Map of the Pontus region

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MqrFzVXeu7g/S_MWD8cFOGI/AAAAAAAADQE/M93NluzjWvQ/s1600/pont006.jpg)
People from Kerasunta executed by the Turks

From the 697.000 Greko-Pontiac people who lived at Pontos in 1913 more than 353.000 (more than 50% in other words) were killed by 1923 from the Young Turks and Kemal supporters ,in cities and villages using exile,imprisonment and the infamous labor battalions (Amele Taburu).

Labor battalions were used by the Turkish as a mean to execute ethnic minorities in the past.The law which said that all non Turkish could buy off their military draft changed in the beginning of WW1 and now all those of age 19 and up to 60 of different ethnicity who had paid for their military service were to be drafted to serve as workers for the state.

(http://www.euxintv.net/euxintv/pontos-genocide/pontiako-zitima/el/pont-zitima/1/tagmata-erg.gif)
Greco-Pontians on to the work battalions

Working endlessly in the harshest of conditions had its toll on the people working and those who tried to escape were killed either by hunger or executed and never heard of.



Sorry for the 3 pictures.Haven't posted in a while anyways.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-05-2011, 16:05:20
Hi there Bouras :)
(http://forum.paticik.com/thumbnails/fc2/db6/7f3/17e/64c/508/07f/7f7/19d/4c3/6f_450xNULL.png)

Captured terrorist, few years ago.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/panzy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-05-2011, 16:05:27
What did you do to his pants?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-05-2011, 16:05:41
Don't blame me hombre :O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-05-2011, 16:05:58
-After Action Report-

No casualties off our side
3 Terrorists wounded and have fled the scene
1 terrorist captured with his pants down and that is NOT a figure of speech
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-05-2011, 16:05:31
Who steals pants anyways?

He's like "Come on man, give 'em back."  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 19-05-2011, 16:05:10
Who steals pants anyways?

He's like "Come on man, give 'em back."  :P

I dunno, I'd maybe steal a pair of pants, if it's the sweet side-buttoned kind.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-05-2011, 17:05:30
He didn't have pants... end of xD

BTW Bouras, you'd wish it were only 3 *trollface*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 19-05-2011, 17:05:29
True that Biiviz, I would steal those too. And then leave the bottom buttons open.

He didn't have pants... end of xD

BTW Bouras, you'd wish it were only 3 *trollface*
Budget cuts I suppose.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-05-2011, 17:05:03
Yeah, but you gotta use a safety pin to try and hold part of it together where one of the buttons came off.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-05-2011, 22:05:26
Less of this
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Bla Bla Bla
and more pictures. Like this:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Thirtywar.gif)

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The victory of Gustavus Adolphus at the Battle of Breitenfeld (1631)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 20-05-2011, 12:05:03
(http://www.dontgivvafuq.com/misc/pics/jmraven.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 20-05-2011, 12:05:35
Meanwhile in Southern USA ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Die Happy on 20-05-2011, 15:05:27
normal LMG behind propeller rigged to fire through the propeller ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-05-2011, 15:05:54
Seriously what the hell are those guys? I would say Southern USA but this is a conflict thread so I'm guessing maybe its from the Balkans somewhere? ;D

My very very very ghetto MK19 station in the area of Diyarbakır. (and yes its from a conflict zone)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeMK19.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 20-05-2011, 16:05:02
Meanwhile in Southern USA ;D

Seriously what the hell are those guys? I would say Southern USA but this is a conflict thread so I'm guessing maybe its from the Balkans somewhere? ;D

CIA Air America in Laos/Vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-05-2011, 21:05:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b0/Grand_Fleet_sails.jpg)

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The Grand Fleet sails, 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 21-05-2011, 07:05:25
Seriously what the hell are those guys? I would say Southern USA but this is a conflict thread so I'm guessing maybe its from the Balkans somewhere? ;D

My very very very ghetto MK19 station in the area of Diyarbakır. (and yes its from a conflict zone)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/CakeMK19.jpg)

Its only ghetto to you because you've been on vacation so long  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-05-2011, 09:05:45
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1339/2kisxseb.jpg)
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Lebanese army troops deploy in Wadi Khaled on Lebanon's northern border with Syria on May 20, 2011. At least 5,000 refugees have arrived in northern Lebanon since the end of April as Syrian security forces krack down on protesters demanding the end of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Check out the improvised "armour" on the Humvee.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-05-2011, 21:05:04
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/8731/britishcampsiteatslinge.jpg)

British campsite at Slingersfontein, 2nd Boer War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-05-2011, 13:05:17
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Battle_of_Waterloo_1815.PNG)

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The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. An Imperial French army under the command of Emperor Napoleon was defeated by combined armies of the Seventh Coalition, an Anglo-Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington combined with a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard von Blücher. It was the culminating battle of the Waterloo Campaign and Napoleon's last. The defeat at Waterloo put an end to Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French and marked the end of his Hundred Days' return from exile.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 22-05-2011, 15:05:34
(http://usafhpa.org/specialinterest/ch3waterlanding/file000.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-05-2011, 16:05:12
Submarine helicopter  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 22-05-2011, 16:05:13
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/5a956e73.jpg)
 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-05-2011, 16:05:29
That picture is from a reenactment in Denmark portraying the occupation of Denmark by Germany and also the liberation.

Swedish Pilot by the way.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 22-05-2011, 17:05:25
Franklin D. Roosevelt age 6  ;D
(http://imageshack.us/m/801/9682/rooseveltj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-05-2011, 18:05:17
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We find the look unsettling today, yet social convention of 1884, when FDR was photographed at age 2 1/2, dictated that boys wore dresses until age 6 or 7, also the time of their first haircut. Franklin’s outfit was considered gender-neutral.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-05-2011, 18:05:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Cooper_Fauntleroy.jpg)

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American volunteers, Merian C. Cooper (left) and Cedric Fauntleroy, in the Polish Air Force's Kosciuszko Squadron

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The Polish–Soviet War (February 1919 – March 1921) was an armed conflict with Soviet Russia and Soviet Ukraine pitted against the Second Polish Republic and the Ukrainian People's Republic, four states in post–World War I Europe.

Merian C. Cooper is mostly known for producing, directing and playing in King Kong, the original from 1933
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 22-05-2011, 19:05:51
Franklin D. Roosevelt age 6  ;D
(http://imageshack.us/m/801/9682/rooseveltj.jpg)
his sister you mean...?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 22-05-2011, 19:05:28
Nope ...  :)

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We find the look unsettling today, yet social convention of 1884, when FDR was photographed at age 2 1/2, dictated that boys wore dresses until age 6 or 7, also the time of their first haircut. Franklin’s outfit was considered gender-neutral.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 22-05-2011, 20:05:04
Franklin D. Roosevelt age 6  ;D
(http://imageshack.us/m/801/9682/rooseveltj.jpg)

Ahhhhhgghh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 22-05-2011, 20:05:57
interesting
my family - dad side - also have som pics from 1880 onwards. and there is a babypic, from a boy, which is boyish. ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-05-2011, 21:05:27
You guys fail at posting in this thread
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-05-2011, 22:05:45
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4054194997_f54b2cb784_o.jpg)
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A bearded Bavarian infantryman - possibly Landwehr. This fellow is wearing a pickelhaube with M1895 Überzug, M1907/10 (or 1913) tunic, M1889 ammunition pouches and dark blue, corduroy trousers.

He is armed with a Gew 88/05 rifle.

Right click the picture and open in new window for high quality.
I have the same type rifle as this man, the grandfather of the lumberjack commando.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 23-05-2011, 00:05:35
You guys fail at posting in this thread
You just are jelly , because that not you  found that fabulous picture of future president  ;D

And to stay on topic ...
Somewhere in Vietnam ...
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5245/vietk.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/vietk.jpg/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 23-05-2011, 17:05:23
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6451/mi8elbrus02.jpg)
i accidently your mi8
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-05-2011, 20:05:39
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/62f474e8.jpg)
Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, provide perimeter security during a clearing operation in Arghandab District, May 16, Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 24-05-2011, 07:05:51
The most beautiful , fastest and coolest  ;D bomber in all the world .
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
(http://img805.yfrog.com/img805/7292/1295867379912.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 24-05-2011, 07:05:53
The most beautiful , fastest and coolest  ;D bomber in all the world .
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
(http://img805.yfrog.com/img805/7292/1295867379912.jpg)

that were never made ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 24-05-2011, 07:05:14
 ::) So this mean ... we all have some hallucinations ?  ;D
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/3011/b70n.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/571/b70n.jpg/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sagal on 24-05-2011, 08:05:31
and then
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/North_American_XB-70A_Valkyrie_just_after_collision_061122-F-1234P-037.jpg/800px-North_American_XB-70A_Valkyrie_just_after_collision_061122-F-1234P-037.jpg)

Yep there was couple prototypes but still wouldn't say it was really done as a bomber :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-05-2011, 12:05:09
Recent analysis has showed however, that the XB-70's valykrie concept would have worked just fine

Was it possible to shoot these bombers down? yes But the moment of oppertunity was very small and even when you fired a missile during that time, the chance it would miss or fail was very high


But this thing could have only deployed in limited numbers due to cost. kinda like the B-2 is today
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 24-05-2011, 12:05:36
or what the SR71 was after the satellites.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 24-05-2011, 13:05:00
Wasn't that plane used in X-Men films? Or at least similar
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4MUf6T4VzPw/R1I-rrXd_XI/AAAAAAAABSs/7ncMoc6da-A/s1600-R/xJet10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-05-2011, 13:05:37
Wasn't that plane used in X-Men films? Or at least similar
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4MUf6T4VzPw/R1I-rrXd_XI/AAAAAAAABSs/7ncMoc6da-A/s1600-R/xJet10.jpg)
Yeah it was based on the XB-70 valykrie

(http://vwip.gunships.org/images/armor/m55_1.jpg)

US M55 Self propelled artillery during the vietnam war. These where the first SP artilleries designed for a nuclear battlefield
you had the smaller M52 with a 105mm gun, the M53 with 155mm howitzer and the one above=The M55 with a 203mm gun. All of these where eventually replaced by the M108,M109, M107 and M110, but the M52-55 series saw action in vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sagal on 24-05-2011, 13:05:31
That is one badass artillery piece whoah
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-05-2011, 19:05:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/HD-SN-99-02043.JPEG)

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Franco-Vietnamese medics treating a wounded Việt Minh POW at Hung Yen (1954)

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The First Indochina War (also known as the French Indochina War, Anti-French War, Franco-Vietnamese War, Franco-Vietminh War, Indochina War, Dirty War in France, and Anti-French Resistance War in contemporary Vietnam) was fought in French Indochina from December 19, 1946, until August 1, 1954, between the French Union's French Far East Expeditionary Corps, led by France and supported by Emperor Bảo Đại's Vietnamese National Army against the Việt Minh, led by Hồ Chí Minh and Võ Nguyên Giáp. Most of the fighting took place in Tonkin in Northern Vietnam, although the conflict engulfed the entire country and also extended into the neighboring French Indochina protectorates of Laos and Cambodia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 25-05-2011, 12:05:41
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/popeyes%20pix/1-97.jpg)
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Peacekeepers from the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) park their tanks near the main Bakara market during fighting between Somalia government soldiers and Islamist insurgents in the capital Mogadishu, May 23, 2011. African Union peacekeepers and Somali government forces advanced on Mogadishu's Bakara market, a rebel stronghold, amid heavy gunbattles, a spokesman for the peacekeeping force said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: C.Abrams on 26-05-2011, 01:05:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Bell-X5-Multiple.jpg)
A  Bell X-5 showing it’s variable-sweep wing
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 26-05-2011, 07:05:23
 ::) What X-5 ... its just repainted Messerschmitt P.1101  ;D

Rusting ISU-152 , who was planed to make hole in Chernobyl plant wall ... plan was abandoned but ISU was left in Zone  8)
(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8604/isu152.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/isu152.jpg/)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 26-05-2011, 10:05:53
wtf? shooting an hole in the reactor? what the hell did they think?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 26-05-2011, 11:05:53
soviet dont think, soviet do. All whats big and load is usefull!
(http://www.news.at/articles/0651/img/160108_i.jpg?1167057404)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: stoica on 26-05-2011, 11:05:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Vienna_flak_tower_dsc01594.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Flak.jpg)

These are german ww2 flak towers built in Berlin, Vienna and Hamburg. Soviets used to go around them as they couldn't destroy them. Some of them couldn't be demolished even  today. They have 3.5m thick walls and powerful guns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flak_tower
http://xmb.stuffucanuse.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=6330

Doesn't this forum have a resize script? I didn't use tags on the pics because they are quite big. Thanks thondor
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 26-05-2011, 13:05:58
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[img width=780]www.somewebsite.net/image.jpg[/img]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sagal on 26-05-2011, 14:05:59
Flak tower should probably belong to the other picture of the day topic? Anyways they're cool
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-05-2011, 21:05:07
What is probaly will be Russia's new service rifle

(http://cdn1.thefirearmsblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tmp_dropzone_6f_6748799800_tfb-tfb.jpg)

The Ak-200 will be both chamberd in 5.45x39 as 7.62x39. it uses the same kalashnikov weapon design as all the other AK's. Rumours have surfaced that a 7.62x54r Rifle is also in development (Like G3, SCAR-H and FAL)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 26-05-2011, 21:05:56
G3, and FAL cannot use 7.62x54r, and SCAR H only if you modify it, and this modifacition parts are not done yet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 26-05-2011, 21:05:13
G3, and FAL cannot use 7.62x54r, and SCAR H only if you modify it, and this modifacition parts are not done yet.

I think he meaned that the weapon will have similar role with those guns. Just like 5.45 russian and 5.56 NATO.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: C.Abrams on 27-05-2011, 00:05:57
::) What X-5 ... its just repainted Messerschmitt P.1101  ;D

Rusting ISU-152 , who was planed to make hole in Chernobyl plant wall ... plan was abandoned but ISU was left in Zone  8)
(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8604/isu152.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/isu152.jpg/)


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-5
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: C.Abrams on 27-05-2011, 00:05:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/F10F_Jaguar.jpg)
The only Grumman XF10F Jaguar made for the U.S. Navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 27-05-2011, 07:05:26
 ::)
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3026/whysoseriousr.jpg)
 ;D

And you don't proofed anything , except of fact of that X-5 is only a continuation of P.1101  8) .

Iranian superfighter  ;D
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9479/iranianfighter.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/709/iranianfighter.jpg/)

WTF is that ... F-5 crossed with F/A-18 ? ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-05-2011, 14:05:09
^^ That upgraded F-5 crashed during an Iranian military parade.


This is somewhat of a conflict, anniversary of our May 27th coup in 1960. The dude on the right was hung for breaking the constitution bla bla so on.
(http://www.ensonhaber.com/resimler/diger/menderes_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-05-2011, 14:05:27
Ey lul!  :P

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-05-2011, 16:05:50
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/2302/5760773023af0247cf88z.jpg)
Air Force Col. Curtis M. Winstead, Air Force ROTC Northwest Region commander, and Polish Maj. Gen. Boguslaw Samol, International Security Assistance Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Resources, return a salute during an assumption of command ceremony May 19, 2011, in Kabul, Afghanistan. General Samol was the presiding officer of the ceremony. Winstead, a 1980 Biloxi High School graduate from Mississippi took the reins of the ISAF Headquarters Base Support Group from Col. Loren 'Skip' Johnson who returned to his command of the 137th Space Warning Squadron, Greeley Air National Guard Station, Colo. Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-05-2011, 16:05:28
G3, and FAL cannot use 7.62x54r, and SCAR H only if you modify it, and this modifacition parts are not done yet.
I ment a Rifle cartigde.

US is very intrested in the SCAR-H. Belgium aswel, Russia also and probaly other nations aswel
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 27-05-2011, 18:05:09
Soviet big 7 threats ;D
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Soviet_big_7.jpg)
Link for big pic: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Soviet_big_7.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-05-2011, 20:05:20
HIND D <3

(http://www.guncopter.com/images/gallery/mi-24-leaflet-drop.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-05-2011, 14:05:05
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8272/x610x.jpg)
Italian UN peacekeepers ask photographers to stop taking pictures at the scene where a roadside bomb attacked one of their armored vehicle, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, on Friday May 27, 2011. Lebanese Officials say an Italian soldier in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon has been killed by a roadside bomb. U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon is deployed in southern Lebanon to monitor the border with Israel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-05-2011, 00:05:46
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247795_2138740628123_1234378587_2648437_208639_n.jpg)
Some of the most commonly used weapons in the Balkan Wars by the Croatian side

And bonus:
Rollin' in a M84
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247045_2138737828053_1234378587_2648426_1856445_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 29-05-2011, 00:05:20
that looks more like a t72, or is it a home made version? :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-05-2011, 00:05:55
that looks more like a t72, or is it a home made version? :P

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-84

Why are they using such weapons when I'm pretty sure getting kalashnikovs is easier and probs cheaper.

EDIT: Contribution

Nagorno-Karabakh War
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2799/199/73/90875805161/n90875805161_6707779_4291802.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 29-05-2011, 14:05:17


Why are they using such weapons when I'm pretty sure getting kalashnikovs is easier and probs cheaper.





Because the WWII vets mostly fought with captured german weapons...and left them as souveniers (spelling?) and... for black days to come. AKs and that "good stuff" came from captured JNA bases all over (everywhere xcept for serbia xD) . And who cared, as long as it kills it's good  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-05-2011, 18:05:19
Yeah it was used because it was found in basements and old armouries.
And who cared, as long as it kills it's good  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-05-2011, 18:05:02
What´s that rocket launcher on the left?
Nice arsenal. MP40, MP41, Mauser rifle, PPSh smg...must´ve been a logistical nightmare to resupply units armed with such a hotch-potch arsenal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 29-05-2011, 18:05:36
Messed up PIAT isn't it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 29-05-2011, 18:05:46
What´s that rocket launcher on the left?
Nice arsenal. MP40, MP41, Mauser rifle, PPSh smg...must´ve been a logistical nightmare to resupply units armed with such a hotch-potch arsenal.

That's a home-made grenade launcher "Kreshimir", for, well, grenade-launching up to 250m or something, it didn't really come with a manual :P

The Serbs called it "The drunken/doped Ustasha" because no one sober couldn't throw hand grenades that far (yes they thought it were hand grenades xD)


A bullpup AK47 was also made, some Sten and Sterling modifications, even this. A pistol grip attached to a 71 bullet drum (Ppsh41 style) and a no-name muzzle = an SMG. ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-05-2011, 20:05:24
Too much talking.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Edirne_Kusatma_Zonaro.jpg)

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Modern painting of Mehmed II and the Ottoman army approaching Constantinople, transporting a giant bombard

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The Fall of Constantinople was the capture of the capital of the Byzantine Empire, which occurred after a siege by the Ottoman Empire, under the command of Sultan Mehmed II, against the defending army commanded by Emperor Constantine XI. The siege lasted from Friday, 6 April 1453 until Tuesday, 29 May 1453 (according to the Julian Calendar), when the city was conquered by the Ottomans.

The Fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Roman Empire, an empire which had lasted for nearly 1,500 years; it was also a massive blow to Christendom. After the conquest Mehmed made Constantinople the Ottoman Empire's new capital. Several Greek and non-Greek intellectuals fled the city before and after the siege, migrating particularly to Italy. It is argued that they helped fuel the Renaissance. Some mark the end of the Middle Ages by the fall of the city and empire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 30-05-2011, 09:05:06
(http://i.imgur.com/BIVr6.jpg)
American Nazi Bund- Georg Washington Brigade
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pr0z4c on 30-05-2011, 10:05:00
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8597/1273u.jpg)

Its funny because its true  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 30-05-2011, 10:05:32
trigger discipline.....
either they dont give them no weapons at all (Siere leone incidents...) or the give them too much
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pr0z4c on 30-05-2011, 10:05:29
(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/742/00034274.jpg)

found another one in my folder of funny pics  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-05-2011, 21:05:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Battle_of_Hastings.jpg)

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Battle of Hastings — the Norman Horseman Prove Too Much for the English Foot Soldiers, as depicted by Philip James de Loutherbourg (1740–1812)

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The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066. It was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England, fought between the Norman army of Duke William II of Normandy and the English army of King Harold II. The battle took place at Senlac Hill, approximately 6 miles northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.

Harold II was killed in the battle—legend has it that he was shot through the eye with an arrow. Although there was further English resistance, this battle is seen as the point at which William gained control of England, becoming its first Norman ruler as King William I.

The famous Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events before and during the battle. Battle Abbey in East Sussex was subsequently built on the site of the conflict.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: stoica on 31-05-2011, 13:05:33
(http://militar.infomondo.ro/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/militar-roman-in-afganistan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 31-05-2011, 22:05:21
(http://de.academic.ru/pictures/dewiki/85/Uboot_Deutschland.jpg)
german traiding submarine at the beginning of world war 1, beeing towed by 2 trawlers from baltimore
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-05-2011, 22:05:00
(http://www.mountainbike-dolomiten.de/images/background/oberjaeger.jpg)

An extremely grizzled and battle hardened Austrian Gibergsjager, after the hard fought campaigns in the mountains on the Italian border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pr0z4c on 01-06-2011, 10:06:28
that Gibergsjager also looks like a pirate!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 01-06-2011, 13:06:38
'Grizzled and Hardened' looks more like tired, old and bitter to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 01-06-2011, 14:06:59
He was a soldier that fought in the Austro Prussian war against Italy in 1866. He was a veteran, and I find it infamous of you to call him pirate!

(http://www.rainerregiment.at/joomla/images/stories/geschichte/schlachtfelder/suedfront/Drei%20Zinnen%20-%20Monte%20Piano%20-%20Monte%20Cristallo/Drei%20Zinnen%20Kommando%20X%20Baon.jpg)


 
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Officer corps of X/59Baons (? could be Battalion) at the Drei Zinnen Plateau (Tre Cime] Jannuary 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-06-2011, 14:06:30
Finnish ISAF-soldiers patrolling in Afghanistan
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/Partio-Ali-Zayissa.jpg)

Observation post
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/afgh2.jpg)

With kids
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/Mari-ja-lapset.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-06-2011, 16:06:53
Finnish desert camo looks almost like the German desert camo.
It´s also interesting so see that the Gebirgsjäger of WW1 used the same cap as they do today in the Bundeswehr. I always thought our pattern only dates back to WW2 and didn´t know that it´s much older than I assumed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-06-2011, 17:06:28
Finnish desert camo looks almost like the German desert camo.
It´s also interesting so see that the Gebirgsjäger of WW1 used the same cap as they do today in the Bundeswehr. I always thought our pattern only dates back to WW2 and didn´t know that it´s much older than I assumed.



Nope, the current german Gebirgsjager cap is a copy of the M43 which was a copy of the german Gebirgsjager cap which was a copy of the kepi style cap that the Austrian army wore starting in the late 1800s and throughout World War 1 :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 01-06-2011, 17:06:27
Finnish desert camo looks almost like the German desert camo.
It´s also interesting so see that the Gebirgsjäger of WW1 used the same cap as they do today in the Bundeswehr. I always thought our pattern only dates back to WW2 and didn´t know that it´s much older than I assumed.



Nope, the current german Gebirgsjager cap is a copy of the M43 which was a copy of the german Gebirgsjager cap which was a copy of the kepi style cap that the Austrian army wore starting in the late 1800s and throughout World War 1 :P

So you're saying they are all just reproductions of the WW1 kepi... LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-06-2011, 20:06:17
Finnish desert camo looks almost like the German desert camo.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/M04camo.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 01-06-2011, 22:06:34
Finnish desert camo looks almost like the German desert camo.
It´s also interesting so see that the Gebirgsjäger of WW1 used the same cap as they do today in the Bundeswehr. I always thought our pattern only dates back to WW2 and didn´t know that it´s much older than I assumed.



Nope, the current german Gebirgsjager cap is a copy of the M43 which was a copy of the german Gebirgsjager cap which was a copy of the kepi style cap that the Austrian army wore starting in the late 1800s and throughout World War 1 :P

So you're saying they are all just reproductions of the WW1 kepi... LOL  ;D

no repros from 1800 !

Austrian Style FTW
(http://www.docjordan.de/uploads/pics/Frontstellung_Dolomiten.jpg)

Front somewhere in the Dolomites.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 01-06-2011, 22:06:14
To keep it Austro-hungarian WWI

(http://img.aktualne.centrum.cz/337/54/3375466-pesky-1-svetovou-valkou.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-06-2011, 05:06:04
With kids
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/Mari-ja-lapset.jpg)

We might have seen a similar vehicle in A-stan (http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/8332_134068567876_594727876_2794860_6131880_n.jpg) :) (dark humor, sorry)

Anyway, here's a pic from Counter-Terrorism :P Not as tacticool as the SEAL dudes but meh :/
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/lala.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 02-06-2011, 08:06:54
When  you think , that nothing can surprised you ...
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6489/yakovlevvvp6.jpg)
Yakovlev VVP-6
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 02-06-2011, 13:06:58
That seems practical.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-06-2011, 14:06:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/French_87th_Regiment_Cote_34_Verdun_1916.jpg)

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French 87th regiment in trench at Hill 34 outside Verdun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 02-06-2011, 15:06:43
Which ones are soldiers and which ones are piles of mud?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-06-2011, 15:06:16
(http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/3561/57891103774fc025a72ez.jpg)
Afghan National Army soldiers return fire after insurgents fired rocket propelled grenades and machine guns at U.S. and Afghan troops at the Chak Dam May 16. Task Force Warrior and Afghan troops were assessing security and economic conditions in Chak during the two-day Operation Compass. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Cooper T. Cash)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 02-06-2011, 17:06:24
Danish RF 84F Thunderflash takes photos of a USSR cargo ship, on it's way to Cuba

(http://www.langelandsfortet.dk/Den%20kolde%20krig%20Ok/Den%20kolde%20krig%20(24).jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 03-06-2011, 20:06:16
"..I  wanna be  a hippie ...  ;D "
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2168/jomkippur019.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-06-2011, 13:06:52
(http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/2352/57938871643ab210d851b.jpg)
Funeral service for 3 German soldiers who died in the last days in Afghanistan. Two, a MP Master Sergeant and a Major were killed last week in the bomb attack that killed police commander Daud Daud and police chief Schah Dschahan Nuri and wounded four more German soldiers, including Major General Kneip, commander of RC North.
The other dead, a Captain, was killed by an IED during a patrol, earlier.
Also this week a 23-year old Corporal ("Oberstabsgefreiter") was killed, after a Marder IFV was destroyed by a 1000 lb (around 500kg) IED, wounding another 5 soldiers.
The last few days were among the most bloodiest for German troops stationed in Afghanistan with 4 dead and a dozen wounded.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 05-06-2011, 07:06:41
In Russia , tank watching at you ...  ;D
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/756/1306100428757.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/1306100428757.png/)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-06-2011, 11:06:32
(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2925/81031654.jpg)
Afghan commandos assigned to the 8th Commando Kandak fire on an insurgent position during an operation June 2. The commandos led a combined team of coalition special operators in the operation, which resulted in the destruction of more than $9.5 million in black tar opium and 4 insurgents confirmed killed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-06-2011, 11:06:51
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/014_PLA_Fighters.JPG/800px-014_PLA_Fighters.JPG)
A WWII British Lee Enfield .303" rifle is left unattended near a group of Maoist rebels in the Rolpa district (Nepal), during a ceasefire
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 05-06-2011, 12:06:04
In Russia , tank watching at you ...  ;D
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/756/1306100428757.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/1306100428757.png/)




T-90 <3

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 06-06-2011, 04:06:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Aftermath_Cardiff_NGS.JPG)

Spent shells from a naval gunfire support mission by HMS Cardiff (D108) on the night of 5 June, 1982, as part of the Falklands War. Photograph was taken the morning after on 6 June, also the top of her charred Sea Dart launcher can be seen bottom right. She fired 277 rounds that night and also shot down a friendly Gazelle helicopter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-06-2011, 09:06:24
^ Argentina doesn't operate Gazelle's does it?

Don't have any info on this pic, but its one of my favorites from Afghanistan for some reason.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/AFGHANISTAN.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 06-06-2011, 11:06:39
IJN Matsushima - protected cruiser from 1895 , armed with one 320 mm ( 12.6 inch ) gun  :)
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1382/ijnmatsushima1895.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 06-06-2011, 16:06:39
^ Argentina doesn't operate Gazelle's does it?
Hence why I put 'friendly' in front of it.  Was a classic case of the army and navy not speaking to each other.  The helicopter was one of a few that had an IFF beacon, but it was turned off because it interfered with the Rapier AA radars.  They didn't tell the navy this because they assumed they were too far over land for naval AA to pose a threat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-06-2011, 16:06:45
^ Argentina doesn't operate Gazelle's does it?
Hence why I put 'friendly' in front of it.  Was a classic case of the army and navy not speaking to each other.  The helicopter was one of a few that had an IFF beacon, but it was turned off because it interfered with the Rapier AA radars.  They didn't tell the navy this because they assumed they were too far over land for naval AA to pose a threat.

I know, my intention was not to question your post :) I was just going to ask how they mixed it up and you answered so thankee.

I remember watching an interview of one of our Generals who served at the Iraqi border when the US shot down 2 of its own Blackhawks down in 1994, he was in total shock because it was the first time he'd experienced friendly fire (he thought the Blackhawks had gone rogue so he got mad at the USAF for shooting down the helicopters instead of telling them to land xD)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 06-06-2011, 22:06:09
(http://www.hornoxe.com/wp-content/picdumps/picdump209/hornoxe.com_picdump209_033.jpg)
it´s the army pussy!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-06-2011, 23:06:21
Too bad these guys are Marines  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 06-06-2011, 23:06:12
Too bad these guys are Marines  ::)
(http://www.awokenmind.de/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/john_wayne.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-06-2011, 00:06:01
Too bad these guys are Marines  ::)

you can tell because they don't have bright grey-white for camo ;)


Oh yeah, the army is apparently now trying to adopt the Marine Corps camo, but the marine corps is saying its trademarked and the army will have to pay for it....  God ACU has been such a clusterfuck.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-06-2011, 05:06:00

Oh yeah, the army is apparently now trying to adopt the Marine Corps camo, but the marine corps is saying its trademarked and the army will have to pay for it....  God ACU has been such a clusterfuck.

Are they? Last I heard they were adopting MultiCam to replace ACU.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-06-2011, 05:06:56

Oh yeah, the army is apparently now trying to adopt the Marine Corps camo, but the marine corps is saying its trademarked and the army will have to pay for it....  God ACU has been such a clusterfuck.

Are they? Last I heard they were adopting MultiCam to replace ACU.

Apparently they're gonna drop that because the marine corps camo is already in production, and is rated by the troops as being just as good.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-06-2011, 11:06:39


Apparently they're gonna drop that because the marine corps camo is already in production, and is rated by the troops as being just as good.
But, but...MW3 already portrays US Army soldiers with MultiCam! What you said can´t be true!

 :P

OT:
(http://blogs.aljazeera.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/FeaturedImagePost/images/285404061.jpg)

Rebels storming a house during the battle of Misrata.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 07-06-2011, 14:06:52

Oh yeah, the army is apparently now trying to adopt the Marine Corps camo, but the marine corps is saying its trademarked and the army will have to pay for it....  God ACU has been such a clusterfuck.

Are they? Last I heard they were adopting MultiCam to replace ACU.

Apparently they're gonna drop that because the marine corps camo is already in production, and is rated by the troops as being just as good.

Many US troops in Afghanistan already use multicam... Funny that generals still wear that grey UCP camo (no, it isn't ACU, it's the suit cut just like BDU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-06-2011, 14:06:11
I don't get whats wrong with good ol' BDU. Camo isn't used to hide soldiers anyway (only some Anti-FLIR features but thats about it), so you might as well just wear BDU everywhere :D

House-call.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakekeke.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-06-2011, 19:06:59

Oh yeah, the army is apparently now trying to adopt the Marine Corps camo, but the marine corps is saying its trademarked and the army will have to pay for it....  God ACU has been such a clusterfuck.

Are they? Last I heard they were adopting MultiCam to replace ACU.

Apparently they're gonna drop that because the marine corps camo is already in production, and is rated by the troops as being just as good.

Yes but the Marine Corps camo also has little Marine Corps logos printed all over it as part of the pattern, and you sure aren't gonna get US Army soldiers to wear that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-06-2011, 20:06:08
Oh, that's the very problem.  The army wants to remove the globes and anchors, and the Corps is giving a flat refusal to allow them to do that.  Its a trademarked pattern :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-06-2011, 23:06:16
Oh, that's the very problem.  The army wants to remove the globes and anchors, and the Corps is giving a flat refusal to allow them to do that.  Its a trademarked pattern :P

Yes and to add to that the USMC has stated many times that they chose MARPAT for the purpose of having a camo scheme that was distinctive and different from the other service branches.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-06-2011, 00:06:53
Oh, that's the very problem.  The army wants to remove the globes and anchors, and the Corps is giving a flat refusal to allow them to do that.  Its a trademarked pattern :P

Yes and to add to that the USMC has stated many times that they chose MARPAT for the purpose of having a camo scheme that was distinctive and different from the other service branches.

Yep....

Imo, we should adopt cadpat for our green camo, and either multicam or flecktarn for our desert....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 08-06-2011, 09:06:56
I've seen whole divisions in Multicam, ( I think it was 10the mountain) and from those who I spoke all told me multicam will replace ACU in all branches?
At least all personal in Afghanistan is now being issued with it.

Btw I did saw pictures of the 82the also fully equipped in multicam recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 08-06-2011, 11:06:52
yeah US army will get multicam. 101st airborne have it too. Multicam will first be issued to the fighting troops in Astan, then the rest.
And about replacing, navy still uses woodland and 3col desert, the troops on the carrier, and also the buildung units in Astan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-06-2011, 13:06:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/U.S._Army_firefight_in_Kunar.jpg/800px-U.S._Army_firefight_in_Kunar.jpg)

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U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division return fire during a firefight with Taliban forces in Barawala Kalay Valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 31, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-06-2011, 15:06:57
MULTICAM is nice and all but how much does one need to pimp out his weapon? After a while I suspect it just becomes dead weight.

EDIT: I'll post Mexican Marines instead
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8303/55836581.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-06-2011, 16:06:57
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7165/610xg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 08-06-2011, 16:06:47
MULTICAM is nice and all but how much does one need to pimp out his weapon? After a while I suspect it just becomes dead weight.

Heh. The US military is full of pimped-out M4s loaded down with tacticool gear.

Like the guy on the right. What is he doing with a barrel flashlight at a firebase in an open area? People from far away will see his light long before he can see them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 08-06-2011, 16:06:15
its a forward grip with intergrated flashlight, and the light is usefull if they gonna search houses.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 08-06-2011, 17:06:16
cant really see any dead weight on those soldiers...

anyway here are some Norwegian pics from A-stan:
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/mnyh3hovedbilde2301_949073x.jpg)

Reaching out with some 50. cal loving ;D
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/6493_PRT_fotoStephenSjefFOHbeskersoldateneveddenfremskuttefeltbaseniJalaier-dalen.jpg)

A guy you dont want to annoy^^
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/fms-torbjrnkjsovoldmineryddermdk.jpg)

another guy you dont want to mess with ;D
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/ISAFRegionalCommandNorth_MC2Stevenson-ANorwegiansoldierkeepswatchfromhismountaintopperchinsupportofoperationOpenRoadIIPhotobyMC2Stevenson.jpg)

One piece of very sexy vehicle ;)
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Norway/a9fb5363.jpg)

sorry for posting 5 pics but this thread was in serious lack of Norwegian awsomeness ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 08-06-2011, 22:06:11
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a53ef015432892b56970c-600wi)
(http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/uploads/images/article-images/2.jpeg)
(http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/uploads/images/article-images/MOUS11.jpeg)
(http://mexicoinstitute.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/mexican-armored-truck.jpg)

Some Narcos Armored Trucks captured by mexican miltary forces!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 08-06-2011, 23:06:29

(http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/uploads/images/article-images/2.jpeg)

Some Narcos Armored Trucks captured by mexican miltary forces!!

isnt this the vehicle they use to drive into tornadoes with?? :o :o :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ajs47951 on 08-06-2011, 23:06:22

(http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/uploads/images/article-images/2.jpeg)

Some Narcos Armored Trucks captured by mexican miltary forces!!

isnt this the vehicle they use to drive into tornadoes with?? :o :o :o
lol it dose look like it  ;D
(http://boxofficeboredom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Tiv_21.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 09-06-2011, 01:06:00
MULTICAM is nice and all but how much does one need to pimp out his weapon? After a while I suspect it just becomes dead weight.

Heh. The US military is full of pimped-out M4s loaded down with tacticool gear.

Like the guy on the right. What is he doing with a barrel flashlight at a firebase in an open area? People from far away will see his light long before he can see them.

You as a fellow soldier (Irc?) should know a barrel flashlight is very usfull, and you wont take it of every time you'r in an open area. the moment you have to do something cqb or searching its very usefull. We all know A-stan isn't one big flat dessert. So imo its very usfull to have.

I carried a C7 with AG36 Aimpoint + mag and a surefire flashlight.. thing was nose heavy for sure, but I was always happy to have it.

Lovely to see the pod is still going strong guys, keep it up! :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-06-2011, 01:06:36
MULTICAM is nice and all but how much does one need to pimp out his weapon? After a while I suspect it just becomes dead weight.

Heh. The US military is full of pimped-out M4s loaded down with tacticool gear.

Like the guy on the right. What is he doing with a barrel flashlight at a firebase in an open area? People from far away will see his light long before he can see them.

You as a fellow soldier (Irc?) should know a barrel flashlight is very usfull, and you wont take it of every time you'r in an open area. the moment you have to do something cqb or searching its very usefull. We all know A-stan isn't one big flat dessert. So imo its very usfull to have.

I carried a C7 with AG36 Aimpoint + mag and a surefire flashlight.. thing was nose heavy for sure, but I was always happy to have it.

Lovely to see the pod is still going strong guys, keep it up! :)

Flashlight attachments aren't used very much here, I've seen a few but they're very very rare. Of course Afghanistan and Northern Iraq are two very different stories (and the insurgencies in each area of the 2 countries), it would take me a whole book to explain it all :P

Outside of thermal optics this is as tacticool as we are willing to get weapon attachment wise. (I've a much closer picture but that one comes without the custom M203)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-23.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 09-06-2011, 02:06:19
You as a fellow soldier (Irc?) should know a barrel flashlight is very usfull, and you wont take it of every time you'r in an open area. the moment you have to do something cqb or searching its very usefull. We all know A-stan isn't one big flat dessert. So imo its very usfull to have.

Heh I'm flattered to be mistaken for a soldier, but I have never served in the military (and can't, as I'm not considered medically fit for military service).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-06-2011, 19:06:35
This is how we roll ;D ;D ;D
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu251/wasa_bucket/div%20things/operasjon_wahadat05.jpg)
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu251/wasa_bucket/div%20things/operasjon_wahadat01.jpg)
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu251/wasa_bucket/div%20things/operasjon_wahadat03.jpg)


as a bonus:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j1cPXGL38k&feature=related
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-06-2011, 19:06:46
There's nothing more annoying than fighting in hills/mountains. Maybe underwater but :O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-06-2011, 19:06:53
There's nothing more annoying than fighting in hills/mountains. Maybe underwater but :O

good thing we have proper equipment then ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAsR7m1wXM0

look how it cruises past the bradley who gets stuck in the snow ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 09-06-2011, 19:06:14
You should get some barracuda on those vehicles and get into the action in the south...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-06-2011, 19:06:00
You should get some barracuda on those vehicles and get into the action in the south...

what? where?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-06-2011, 19:06:18
You should get some barracuda on those vehicles and get into the action in the south...

what? where?

Its a type of camouflage. Type "Saab Barracuda" on google and you should get an answer :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 09-06-2011, 21:06:30
Along these lines I think. Might even be it, hard to find info about what's being used.

(http://l0lwut.com/f/z/pics/mil/cv9040_01.png)

(http://l0lwut.com/f/z/pics/mil/cv9040_02.png)

(http://l0lwut.com/f/z/pics/mil/cv9040_03.png)

(http://l0lwut.com/f/z/pics/mil/galten_01.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 09-06-2011, 21:06:08
Anybody out there?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 09-06-2011, 23:06:17
Anybody out there?

yes

here is their ship:

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m55/campcky/Afghan/ClearingbombsinAfghanistan-fms-torbjrnkjosvold.jpg)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 10-06-2011, 14:06:05
(http://www.bundeswehr.de/resource/resource/MzEzNTM4MmUzMzMyMmUzMTM1MzMyZTM2MzEzMDMwMzAzMDMwMzAzMDY3NmUzMjczNzc3MDc0MzMyMDIwMjAyMDIw/image_popup.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 12-06-2011, 17:06:17
^^ Where's that picture taken?

A pic from the Cold War, only existing picture of our "Black Operations" unit. From Counter-Guerrila, a branch of Operation Gladio. Basic task of these units were to be the saboteurs in case of a Soviet invasion of Europe, but they were used in other places during the Cold War ie assasinations and other activities.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/06_359850066799_d-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 13-06-2011, 09:06:27
I really wouldn't know, Tolga.
I was searching for a wallpaper on teh Internetz and I found this nice picture in the Bundeswehr album.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 14-06-2011, 04:06:11
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/58/Chinese_Prisoners.jpg)
Photograph of Chinese prisoners captured by the French during the siege of Tuyen Quang (November 1884-March 1885)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-06-2011, 10:06:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/ba/Edwin_Forbes_Petersburg_June_15.jpg)

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The war in Virginia - the 18th Army Corps storming a fort on the right of the Rebel line before Petersburg, June 15, sketch by Edwin Forbes

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The Second Battle of Petersburg, also known as the Assault on Petersburg, was fought June 15–18, 1864, at the beginning of the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign (popularly known as the Siege of Petersburg). Union forces under Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant attempted to capture Petersburg, Virginia, before Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia could reinforce the city.

The four days included repeated Union assaults against substantially smaller forces commanded by Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard. Beauregard's strong defensive positions and poorly coordinated actions by the Union generals (notably Maj. Gen. William F. "Baldy" Smith, who squandered the best opportunity for success on June 15) made up for the disparity in the sizes of the armies. By June 18, the arrival of significant reinforcements from Lee's army made further assaults impractical. The failure of the Union to defeat the Confederates in these actions resulted in the start of the ten-month Siege of Petersburg.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-06-2011, 16:06:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/MIKASAPAINTING.jpg)

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Admiral Tōgō on the bridge of Mikasa, at the beginning of the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. The signal flag being hoisted is the letter "Z", which was a special instruction to the Fleet.

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The Battle of Tsushima (Japanese: 対馬海戦, tsushima-kaisen, Russian: Цусимское сражение, Tsusimskoye srazheniye), commonly known as the “Sea of Japan Naval Battle” (Japanese: 日本海海戦, nihonkai-kaisen) in Japan and the “Battle of Tsushima Strait”, was the major naval battle fought between Russia and Japan during the Russo-Japanese War. This was naval history's only decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleship fleets, the first naval battle in which wireless telegraphy played a critically important role, and it was the "...dying echo of the old era – for the last time in the history of naval warfare ships of the line of a beaten fleet surrendered on the high seas"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-06-2011, 03:06:37
Not from a conflict, but I thought the ship in the picture (USS Freedom, terrible foocking name) just looked plain badass. Can't help but notice the resemblance to Milgem corvette.
(http://www.strategypage.com/gallery/images/uss-freedom-sea-hawk-06-2011.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-06-2011, 09:06:43
Nah it just looks badly painted  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Butcher on 16-06-2011, 13:06:04
(http://www.abload.de/img/1201433701918g5n.jpg)

this might look a bit funny, but its rather sad.
i can at least see a stg44, kar98k and a M14.
not sure about the other weapons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-06-2011, 14:06:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Australian_camps_on_slopes_of_Olivet_%26_Mount_Scopus3.jpg)

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An Australian light horse encampment on Mount Olivet and Mount Scopus near Jerusalem, 1918

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Light_horse_walers.jpg)

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Australian light horsemen on Walers prior to their departure from Australia

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Military_saddle.JPG)

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WWI military saddle as used by the Australian Lighthorsemen

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Australian Light Horse were mounted troops with characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry. They served during the Second Boer War and World War I. The Australian 4th Light Horse Brigade at the Battle of Beersheba in 1917 made a successful cavalry charge.

A number of Australian light horse units are still in existence today, most notably of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), now a light armoured unit equipped with an Australian version of the LAV-25
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 16-06-2011, 15:06:38
(http://www.abload.de/img/1201433701918g5n.jpg)

this might look a bit funny, but its rather sad.
i can at least see a stg44, kar98k and a M14.
not sure about the other weapons.
¨

what is the second and third closest weapons? the one with air vents on the barrel looks kinda like the italian smg :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-06-2011, 16:06:11
4th back is that italian carbine used by the Berg.  the SMG looks romanian or hungarian, maybe.  The middle rifle, I always thought was a Gew41, but now that we have a higher res photo of this, I don't think it is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 16-06-2011, 18:06:19
How in the name of God did THEY get all of those?  :'(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Butcher on 16-06-2011, 18:06:07
How in the name of God did THEY get all of those?  :'(

the russians sold a lot of german weapons after ww2 to its satelite states (at least i know for sure that the stg44 was used in east germany). and from there they were sold into the 3rd world.

From wikipedia on the post war Kar98k usage: "Most of these rifles (along with the Mosin-Nagant rifle) were eventually shipped to communist or Marxist revolutionary movements and nations around the world during the early Cold War period." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabiner_98k

the question i have: why didnt they just all buy ak47s? cheap, better, available.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 16-06-2011, 19:06:10
How in the name of God did THEY get all of those?  :'(

the russians sold a lot of german weapons after ww2 to its satelite states (at least i know for sure that the stg44 was used in east germany). and from there they were sold into the 3rd world.

From wikipedia on the post war Kar98k usage: "Most of these rifles (along with the Mosin-Nagant rifle) were eventually shipped to communist or Marxist revolutionary movements and nations around the world during the early Cold War period." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabiner_98k

the question i have: why didnt they just all buy ak47s? cheap, better, available.
Why pay for something when you could get for free.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-06-2011, 19:06:49
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/5134/sr25rtr2ne85.jpg)

A Libyan rebel fighter shows a weapon with a grenade launcher attachment which he said was taken from forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi at Misrata's western front line, some 25 km (16 miles) from the city center, on June 7, 2011. (Reuters/Zohra Bensemra)


Ugly Belgian POS :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 16-06-2011, 19:06:48
Probably looks like something straight from Halo to them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-06-2011, 19:06:51
Belgian pride made by FH Herstal right there :D
FN2000 with the awesome electronic sights for the Grenade launcher.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-06-2011, 01:06:14
Belgian pride made by FH Herstal right there :D
FN2000 with the awesome electronic sights for the Grenade launcher.

Bulky, luckily its space age look makes up for it :P

Meanwhile in Syria ;D
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/245/www.ctpost.com.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-06-2011, 09:06:18
Yesterday Germanys biggest tabloid "Bild" released two photos of the the aftermath of the IED attack on a German Marder IFV on 2nd June.
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8320/58000258.jpg)(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3847/86109483.jpg)
The IFV was struck by an enormous IED that contained ~200 KG (nearly 500 pound) of explosives and tore a 4m (12 feet) deep and a 7m (21feet)x11m(33feet) wide crater into the ground. During the attack a 23 year old Corporal was killed and 5 other soldiers wounded, as well.
The first photo shows the crater, while the second one shows the remains of the 36-ton IFV. Additional armour, stowage bins and other attachments were blown off.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-06-2011, 12:06:06
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/The_death_of_general_warren_at_the_battle_of_bunker_hill.jpg)

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The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill by John Trumbull
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 17-06-2011, 12:06:59
Epic picture again rawhide :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-06-2011, 18:06:47
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/5134/sr25rtr2ne85.jpg)

Ugly Belgian POS :P
Tell that to the countries that use them ;)

btw!  WIR HABBEN NICHT GEWUSS about the belgian weapons in libya!
WE weten van NIX!


2 recent weapons captured in afghanistan

(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/642/Spade_Grip.JPG)

 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 18-06-2011, 11:06:12
^ LOL
have i just seen an AK with shovel handle instead of buttstock?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-06-2011, 11:06:52
^ LOL
have i just seen an AK with shovel handle instead of buttstock?
there's more
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-06-2011, 11:06:00
If I had to choose between futuristic Belgian Halo 2 Rifle and an AK Shovel I would without a doubt go with the last option.

Just imagine the possibilities!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-06-2011, 11:06:49
If I had to choose between futuristic Belgian Halo 2 Rifle and an AK Shovel I would without a doubt go with the last option.

Just imagine the possibilities!
Its a shovel   AND A RIFLE! IN ONE!  YEEAAHH


Still people, there is one more special thing about that AK  ;)
hint=it is also in FH2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-06-2011, 12:06:05
The bayonet?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-06-2011, 17:06:11
The bayonet?
ding ding! you win one date with flippy!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 18-06-2011, 17:06:47
I didnt agree to anything, unless of course theres money involved.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-06-2011, 17:06:25
The bayonet?
ding ding! you win one date with flippy!

Been there, got the free t-shirt, got chlamydia.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/USS_Constitution_vs_Guerriere.jpg)

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The USS Constitution defeats HMS Guerriere, a significant event during the war (War of 1812)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 18-06-2011, 17:06:12
You had it from before, I always wear protection:

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2362/355235.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 18-06-2011, 18:06:50
Damn I hate drinking with gasmask  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-06-2011, 19:06:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/GermanInfantry1914.jpg)

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A French assault on German positions. Champagne, France, 1917
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-06-2011, 12:06:28
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/3637/imagevaulthandleraspx20.jpg)

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Swedish soldier in Afghanistan with the new standard combat vest
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-06-2011, 01:06:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/60_pounder_Cape_Helles_June_1915.jpg)

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60-pounder of the 90th Heavy Battery, RGA at full recoil, in action near Hill 114

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The Third Battle of Krithia, fought on the Gallipoli peninsula during World War I, was the final in a series of Allied attacks against the Ottoman defences aimed at capturing the original objectives of 25 April 1915. The previous failures in the first and second battles resulted in a less ambitious plan being developed for the attack, but the outcome was another costly failure for the Allies. The allied aim was, as always to facilitate the capture of Alçı Tepe (Achi Baba) which commanded most of the peninsula.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 20-06-2011, 01:06:38
Damn I hate drinking with gasmask  ::)

That's 'cause you're doin' it wrong.

(http://www.all4humor.com/images/files/beer_mask.jpg)



Anyway, Finnish peacekeeper sauna in Afghanistan, made from Hesco barriers.

(http://www.skja.fi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rekunnusvaihe.jpg)
(http://www.skja.fi/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Hesco-sauna-ulkoa.jpg)

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Finnish peacekeepers build saunas in every camp they are deployed, even in places like Chad and Afghanistan.

"The sauna is an inseparable element of Finnish diplomacy throughout the world... Nearly all Finnish embassies have saunas, where relations with local movers and shakers are cultivated," Pertti Torstila, a state secretary at the foreign ministry, said in the statement.

"The sauna is an ideal place for forging friendships, making agreements and building peace," he added.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-06-2011, 16:06:17
^I heard from some guys of my former unit who were in Afghanistan that the Finns indeed had great saunas! :D

OT:
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5300/z01y.jpg)
Lebanese soldiers patrol on their military vehicle as they are deployed in the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh area, in Tripoli, northern Lebanon June 18, 2011. At least four people were killed in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Friday when armed residents from rival sectarian factions clashed, a military source said, hours after a demonstration in support of Syrian protesters. The fighting with grenades and gunfire erupted between residents of the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood and the Jabal Mohsen neighbourhood, whose inhabitants are Alawite, the sect to which Syrian President Bashar al-Assad belongs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-06-2011, 20:06:25
Afghanistan
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newimages/afghanistanday3-44.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-06-2011, 11:06:45
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/677/800xvx.jpg)
This photo taken Wednesday, June 8, 2011, shows the gun and hand luggage which was retrieved from the body of Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, displayed by the Somali government forces in Mogadishu, Somalia on Wednesday. A Somali official says the al-Qaida operative behind the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania has been killed. The spokesman for Somalia's minister of information, Abdifatah Abdinur, said Saturday June 11, 2011 that officials have concluded that a man security forces killed late Tuesday was Fazul Abdullah Mohammed. Fazul had a $5 million bounty on his head for allegedly planning the 1998 embassy bombings.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: AlexS66 on 21-06-2011, 12:06:06
Another one bites the dust...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-06-2011, 17:06:13
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1472/800xya.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 22-06-2011, 06:06:11
THAT's RIGHT! PR Style.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-06-2011, 09:06:29
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Australian%20Defence%20Forces/5a473f33.jpg)

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Lieutenant Thomas Larter (right), a Platoon Commander from the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force’s Combat Team Tusk, issues quick orders during a lull in the fighting with Taliban insurgents as part of Operation Zamarai Lor..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-06-2011, 11:06:03
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2226/800xe.jpg)
Somali government forces at a police center in Mogadishua's Hamar Jajab district carefully take aim as they prepare to shoot a former soldier who was found guilty of intentionally shooting and killing another soldier, Saturday, June 4, 2011. Somalia's military court has carried out the death penalty against a former Somali government soldier found guilty of deliberately killing another soldier, an official said Saturday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-06-2011, 11:06:54
(http://img71.exs.cx/img71/5733/mausertruckload24ei.jpg)

Some captured K98's.

i dont wanna know the fate of these guns :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 22-06-2011, 14:06:37
Probably something like this:

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/09/13/magazine/17idea.190.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-06-2011, 14:06:41
That picture just ....





...broke my heart
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-06-2011, 16:06:33
(http://img71.exs.cx/img71/5733/mausertruckload24ei.jpg)

Some captured K98's.

i dont wanna know the fate of these guns :(

Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 22-06-2011, 16:06:54
(http://img71.exs.cx/img71/5733/mausertruckload24ei.jpg)

Some captured K98's.

i dont wanna know the fate of these guns :(

Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?
Iraq, Afgan. Easy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-06-2011, 16:06:36
Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?
Iraq, Afgan. Easy.

Actually I think that's in Somalia duing the 93's intervention, given the US soldier's camo and the black man next to the truck.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 22-06-2011, 16:06:27
Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?
Iraq, Afgan. Easy.

Actually I think that's in Somalia duing the 93's intervention, given the US soldier's camo and the black man next to the truck.
Could be, looking at the camo. However I think there are plenty of places round the world where a black man is in proximity to a truck.


:P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-06-2011, 16:06:39
Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?
Iraq, Afgan. Easy.

Actually I think that's in Somalia duing the 93's intervention, given the US soldier's camo and the black man next to the truck.

That black man looks like he might be wearing US military issue PT gear.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-06-2011, 18:06:50
Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?
Iraq, Afgan. Easy.

Actually I think that's in Somalia duing the 93's intervention, given the US soldier's camo and the black man next to the truck.

That black man looks like he might be wearing US military issue PT gear.

Don't worry, postwar copies...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M48_Mauser
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-06-2011, 18:06:09
Hate to burst your bubble, but almost all of those that I can see are Yugoslavian mausers.  Probably all got sold off when they upgraded their firearms. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-06-2011, 18:06:42
Hate to burst your bubble, but almost all of those that I can see are Yugoslavian mausers.  Probably all got sold off when they upgraded their firearms. :P

Echo, echo, echo, echo,...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 22-06-2011, 19:06:42
But still... I don't care if its Yugo or Original German. I WANT EM! lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-06-2011, 23:06:53
But still... I don't care if its Yugo or Original German. I WANT EM! lol
Same here

And i especialy am more intrested in foreign mausers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-06-2011, 04:06:40
It´s 4 in the morning here, which is a new day. So I´m allowed to post a new pic (also I´m drunk, but whatever).
(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4121/1308731520938.jpg)
Unfortunately I have neither a timeframe nor a location for that pic...does someone else maybe have more info?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-06-2011, 05:06:20
My guess, Libya.  Nice MP38 he has ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 23-06-2011, 06:06:38
MP38.....Invasion of Poland I think.  That uniform is a little off though...SS?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-06-2011, 12:06:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/VambolaMarines1919.jpg)

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Estonian Marines from destroyer Vambola in May 1919

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The Estonian War of Independence, also known as the Estonian Liberation War, was a defensive campaign of the Estonian Army and its allies, most notably the White Russian Northwestern Army, Latvia, and the United Kingdom, against the Soviet Western Front offensive and the offensives of the German VI Reserve Corps in 1918–1920 in connection with the Russian Civil War. The campaign was the struggle of the Republic of Estonia for sovereignty in the aftermath of World War I. It resulted in a victory for Estonia and was concluded in the Treaty of Tartu.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-06-2011, 12:06:56
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Royal%20Marines/8245ed1d.jpg)
42 Commando Royal Marines J Company went out on Operation Satunki 2. This was an Afgan National Police lead partnered Operation in the area of Ghazni Street, Nadi-e Ali North, Helmand Province, Afganistan. It proved to be a successfull operation as J Company found a number of Improvised Explosive Devices hidden in a large haystack.Images taken by La(Phot) David Hillhouse. BRITISH CROWN COPYRIGHT©2010


Another day, another photograph:
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9320/usaff15estrikeeagleende.jpg)
Last Shuttle of the Space Shuttle "ENDEAVOR" flight from KSC, 5-16-2011. A seriously nifty photo of Monday's shuttle launch - from the best seat in the house....an F-15E Strike Eagle at 26 thousand feet over the east coast: the protective combat air patrol for the launch......


Breathtaking...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-06-2011, 21:06:03
F-15 pic is great but wtf happened to that mutant SA80? :)

Azeri Special Forces.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2ptbg9t.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-06-2011, 15:06:34
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6756/image230141galleryv9fre.jpg)
Rebell forces near Misrata, Libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Invincible on 28-06-2011, 13:06:12


Some captured K98's.

i dont wanna know the fate of these guns :(

Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?

Germany 1945 ...?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-06-2011, 19:06:42


Some captured K98's.

i dont wanna know the fate of these guns :(

Where in the world did the USA find that many K98s?

Germany 1945 ...?

Those are M48 again, not a k98k...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M48_Mauser
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 28-06-2011, 19:06:26
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5808/aussasuo5.jpg)

Australian SAS, vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sagal on 28-06-2011, 23:06:03
the second dude from left reminds me of monty python somehow
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-06-2011, 10:06:31
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9730/i01n.jpg)
Iraqi police officers search pilgrims as they walk toward the Imam Moussa al-Kadhim shrine for the annual commemoration of the saint's death, in the Shiite district of Kazimiyah, in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-06-2011, 04:06:08
^^ Damn their exotic camouflage patterns.

POW's, Korean War ;D
(http://i54.tinypic.com/243iahc.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-06-2011, 04:06:27
^^ Damn their exotic camouflage patterns.

The purpose of that blue camo is to be so exotic that insurgents can't copy it and disguise themselves to infiltrate the Iraqi police force.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 30-06-2011, 06:06:49
They look like U.S.N. "blueberry" suits
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 30-06-2011, 07:06:46
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5808/aussasuo5.jpg
Australian SAS, vietnam.

Are you sure that is not from one Andy Mcnab's novel?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-06-2011, 10:06:43
^^ Damn their exotic camouflage patterns.
That "high-speed-low-drag"-trooper on the left wears a strange camo pattern. It looks a bit like UCP, but with black dots. And his weapon is a pimped out AK variant, right?

OT:
(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2350/58766844971f08198835b.jpg)
A U.S. Army Cultural Support Team (CST) member from Special Operations Task Force - East, shakes the hand of a young Afghan, while on a presence patrol. The purpose of the patrol was to gain atmospherics from local villagers, and for the CST to interact with Afghan women, Kunar District, May 24, 2011. (U.S.Army photo by Spc. Patricia Caputo/Released)

That´s an interesting approach to a cultural difference.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 30-06-2011, 13:06:50
That "high-speed-low-drag"-trooper on the left wears a strange camo pattern. It looks a bit like UCP, but with black dots. And his weapon is a pimped out AK variant, right?
3 of them have M16 with grenade launcher, the 2nd guy from the left has FN SLR/FAL without handguard and with  something that looks like GL.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-06-2011, 13:06:09

3 of them have M16 with grenade launcher, the 2nd guy from the left has FN SLR/FAL without handguard and with  something that looks like GL.
I was asking about the picture of these Iraqi police officers ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 30-06-2011, 13:06:04
Oh
yeah looks like an AK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 30-06-2011, 23:06:17
Oh
yeah looks like an AK.

with 10 round SVD magazine..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-07-2011, 02:07:55
Oh
yeah looks like an AK.

with 10 round SVD magazine..

Might be right but it looks like something familiar (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/cake-11.jpg). Could be wrong though, just my 2 cents. (sorry if its not clear enuff)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 01-07-2011, 04:07:09
You guys sure that's an AK variant and not an M14 SOPMOD?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 01-07-2011, 12:07:43
yes. you can clearly see the selector switch, and the end of the body with the typical AK shape.
Its painted blue like in cOD MW 1  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-07-2011, 12:07:43
Also, after taking a closer look, the upper receiver looks like that of an AK-type.
New day, new pic (why is are only Tolga and me posting in this thread, anyway? >.<)
Not a "combat pic", but interesting, nonetheless:
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb366/Ziad81/5733456525_d75c1a6685_b-1.jpg)
Sgt. Bilal, a team leader with the Diyala Province Emergency Response Force, briefs 1st Lt. Ali Khalid, officer in charge of the Crime Scene Management Team, on information gathered at a simulated crime scene after securing the area during a training exercise in Baquba, Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-07-2011, 15:07:49
^^ To be fair Rawhide posts nice paintings of boats and dudes suffering and shooting eachother ;D About the Iraqi guy, too many patches or what?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-07-2011, 18:07:16
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb366/Ziad81/5733456525_d75c1a6685_b-1.jpg

Broken link there, buddy.

To be fair Rawhide posts nice paintings of boats and dudes suffering and shooting eachother

You asked for it!  :D

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Walka_o_sztandar_turecki.jpg)

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"Battle Over the Turkish Banner" by Józef Brandt.

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Polish–Ottoman War (1672–76) or Second Polish–Ottoman War was a war between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire, as part of the Great Turkish War. It ended in 1676 with the Treaty of Żurawno and the Commonwealth ceding control of most of its Ukraine territories to the Empire.
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Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-07-2011, 23:07:58


(http://olympiada.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/ceb7cf80ceb1cf81ceacceb4cebfcf83ceb7cf84ceb7cf82ce98ceb5cf83cf83ceb1cebbcebfcebdceafcebaceb7cf82ceb1cf80cf8ccf84cebfcebdcea4ceb1c.jpg)

The surrender of Thessaloniki

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During the First Balkan War, on 26 October 1912 , the feast day of the city's patron saint, Saint Demetrius, the Greek Army accepted the surrender of the Ottoman garrison at Thessalonika; after the Second Balkan War, Thessaloniki was annexed to Greece by the Treaty of Bucharest (1913).

Fun fact : If the Greek Army was a little late, Thessaloniki would be in Boulgarian hands .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-07-2011, 23:07:36
Nice, you guys still a country? ;D I kid Bo-Bo.

Cyprus, a good climber with a cigarette in his mouth trying to bring down a flag before getting shot.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/solomos.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-07-2011, 23:07:24
Yes our loaners still allow us to have a country for now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 02-07-2011, 00:07:23



(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3083/33907826.jpg)


Grim Reaper in Afghanistan 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 02-07-2011, 00:07:22
Yeah, right. No posting shit like that again flyboy. Altho I had seen it before and I dont know if its real or fake but it can really upset people despite you warning them. I deleted the post.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-07-2011, 01:07:22
July 1st, 1916, First day of the Somme.

(http://scienceblogs.com/mixingmemory/upload/2006/07/BritishOvertheTopSomme.jpg)

July 1st, 1863.  First day of Gettysburg.
(http://www.rootsweb.com/~paalncem/images/buford.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2011, 02:07:38
July 1st, 1863.  First day of Gettysburg.
(http://www.rootsweb.com/~paalncem/images/buford.jpg)

SPECIFICALLY!!!!!

A painting based off of a movie |:  That's Sam Elliot there, in painting form, portraying this handsome devil sitting here with his staff:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/13/Mcmahanphoto_2025_205699633.jpg)

General John Buford

He was responsible for this at Gettysburg:

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In the Gettysburg Campaign, Buford, who had been promoted to command of the 1st Division, is credited with selecting the field of battle at Gettysburg. On June 30, Buford's command rode into the small town of Gettysburg. Very soon, Buford realized that he was facing a superior force of rebels to his front and set about creating a defense against the Confederate advance. He was acutely aware of the importance of holding the tactically important high ground about Gettysburg and so he did, beginning one of the most iconic battles in American military history. His skillful defensive troop dispositions, coupled with the bravery and tenacity of his dismounted men, allowed the I Corps, under Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds, time to come up in support and thus maintain a Union foothold at tactically important positions. Despite Lee’s barrage attack of 140 cannons and a final infantry attack on the third day of the battle, the Union army won a strategic victory. The importance of Buford's leadership and tactical foresight on July 1 cannot be overstated in its contribution to this victory

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg,_First_Day#Defense_by_Buford.27s_cavalry
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-07-2011, 02:07:15
Obviously you have not watched the movie Gettysburg, twas Sam Elliot who saved the Union on the first day.







 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2011, 04:07:46
Obviously you have not watched the movie Gettysburg, twas Sam Elliot who saved the Union on the first day.







 ;D

Pft Gettysburg be my fave movie of all time, homeslice :O  Dat Sam Elliot be all like "You reb's ain't comin' in 'ere" and dem rebs be like "Yah we will" and Elliot's all "YAH, BRING IT"  and they bring it and he kills them with his fire whip.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-07-2011, 08:07:53
After these comments, I really gotta see that movie!  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2011, 08:07:08
After these comments, I really gotta see that movie!  ;D

Tis a wonderful movie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dud6UYOfkO4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsW3i9rY58k&feature=fvwrel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh6M4jBd1O8&feature=related

OH, and except for main characters, all the guys are reenactors, and all the shots are filmed ON location in Gettysburg.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 02-07-2011, 09:07:21
The Little Round Top scenes are epic.

But not as epic as the Fredericksburg battle in Gods and Generals, especially the scene when the Union and Confederate Irish Brigades are firing directly on each other:

http://youtu.be/bmVDoNeA9vg

http://youtu.be/UJEkWs4GOZY

This actually happened in real life, in fact before they immigrated some members of the opposing units had been comrades in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the 19th century forerunner of the IRA and had fought against the British back in Ireland.
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-07-2011, 10:07:26
^I´ve got both films on DVD. I really have to watch them again. :D
OT:
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3711/800xlr.jpg)
A car bomb explodes as a member of a Thai bomb squad was inspecting it in Narathiwat province, south of Bangkok July 1, 2011. A bomb by suspected insurgents wounded a member of a Thai bomb squad in Thailand's deep south on Friday, police said.
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Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 02-07-2011, 14:07:36
Holy crap!

Here's the video: http://youtu.be/HP51s362Afk

In the video you can see the bomb squad guy get up and walk away afterwards.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2011, 18:07:36
The Little Round Top scenes are epic.

But not as epic as the Fredericksburg battle in Gods and Generals, especially the scene when the Union and Confederate Irish Brigades are firing directly on each other:

http://youtu.be/bmVDoNeA9vg

http://youtu.be/UJEkWs4GOZY

This actually happened in real life, in fact before they immigrated some members of the opposing units had been comrades in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the 19th century forerunner of the IRA and had fought against the British back in Ireland.

The battle scenes in Gods and Generals were generally well done, but the majority of the movie was unbearable, imo....

Plus they completely cut out Hancock and Couch, they eliminated most of the fighting in Chancellorsville, they cut out McClellen, the Peninsular Campaign, etc etc etc.  They basically did not follow the book at all, and decided to make it about how Jackson is an infallible god....
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Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 02-07-2011, 19:07:42
Plus they completely cut out Hancock and Couch, they eliminated most of the fighting in Chancellorsville, they cut out McClellen, the Peninsular Campaign, etc etc etc.  They basically did not follow the book at all, and decided to make it about how Jackson is an infallible god....

They actually did film the 1862 battles, but had to cut them out because the first cut of the movie was 14 hours long.

Antietam was edited back in to a 6 hour director's cut edition which has never been released. Figuring out a way to watch it is one of my long term life goals.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2011, 20:07:10
Plus they completely cut out Hancock and Couch, they eliminated most of the fighting in Chancellorsville, they cut out McClellen, the Peninsular Campaign, etc etc etc.  They basically did not follow the book at all, and decided to make it about how Jackson is an infallible god....

They actually did film the 1862 battles, but had to cut them out because the first cut of the movie was 14 hours long.

Antietam was edited back in to a 6 hour director's cut edition which has never been released. Figuring out a way to watch it is one of my long term life goals.

They still skipped Peninsular, plus the entire Hancock/Couch relationship, which was central to the plot of the union side of things, as both grow more and more fed up with the Union high command.  Also skipped were the pre-war scenes with Hancock and Armisted in California, and the majority of Chancellorsville, during the time that Couch took over from Hooker and he, Hancock, Slocum, and Sykles set up the defense that butchered the Confederates.  If it wasn't for Hooker recovering long enough to order the retreat, the Union could have held the line and inflicted even higher casualties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-07-2011, 22:07:00
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7817/image233026galleryv9mcj.jpg)
Leopard with digital camo. :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-07-2011, 22:07:15
The Leopard on the right is a prototype, designed fpr urban operations. It has a shorter cannon, a heavy machine gun on top that can be aimed from the inside, a bulldozer plow, additional cameras, loudspeakers, additional armour and addtional mine protection on the belly.
But I don´t know why it´s painted in such a strange camouflage pattern. o0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-07-2011, 23:07:38
Ye. the Leopard 2 in that lovely camo is so much more epic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 03-07-2011, 00:07:17
Who needs camo in urban operations? If that thing comes rumbling down a street people will know it's there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 03-07-2011, 00:07:46
Who needs camo in urban operations? If that thing comes rumbling down a street people will know it's there.

That Leo 2 camo seems to obviously inspired by the Berlin Brigade camouflage scheme. Check this out

http://emlra.org/articles/berlin_brigade.htm

Seems to state that even at moderate distances, a stationary vehicle could be well disguised with this camo.

(http://www.emlra.org/images/photos/Berlin_Brigade_Chieftain_head_on.jpg)

Of course this would only be benificial in a defensive/ambush scenario but it is still worth having if you're operating in an urban area.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-07-2011, 01:07:25
Who needs camo in urban operations? If that thing comes rumbling down a street people will know it's there.

Camo hasn't been used to hide anything for a while now, it pretty much represents that the person/vehicle in question is military :) (though in the tanks case everyone already knows its military)

Cold War :D
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/satt8.jpg)
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Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 03-07-2011, 02:07:27
Who needs camo in urban operations? If that thing comes rumbling down a street people will know it's there.

The idea is to break up the outline against the sharp edges/rubble of an urban warfare environment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-07-2011, 10:07:08
Holy crap!

Here's the video: http://youtu.be/HP51s362Afk

In the video you can see the bomb squad guy get up and walk away afterwards.

Looking at this i think he was lucky he did not pick the other side of the car...
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Post by: Paythoss on 03-07-2011, 13:07:52
First and only , supersonic ( well , it was supposed to be  :P ) flying boat  ;D
Convair XF2Y-1 Sea Dart
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9704/yf2y1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-07-2011, 16:07:05
July 3rd, 1863.  Pickett's Charge, the high watermark of the Confederacy.

(http://www.gettysburgframe.com/art/mkotcwff-l.jpg)
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Post by: Rawhide on 03-07-2011, 16:07:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Gefecht_zwischen_k.k._Husaren_und_preussischen_K%C3%BCrassieren_in_der_Schlacht_von_K%C3%B6niggr%C3%A4tz_%28A._Bensa_1866%29.jpg)

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Cavalry engagement at the battle of Königgrätz (Alexander von Bensa, 1866)
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Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 05-07-2011, 02:07:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/USS_New_Jersey_firing_in_Beirut%2C_1984.jpg/800px-USS_New_Jersey_firing_in_Beirut%2C_1984.jpg)

Iowa class battleship USS New Jersey fires on Syrian military positions near Beirut, January 9, 1984. A month later, the New Jersey would fire 244 projectiles in a single bombardment, killing the commander of Syrian forces in Lebanon.
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Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-07-2011, 02:07:41
Grant entering Vicksburg, July 4th, 1863.  With that and the defeat of Lee at Gettysburg the previous day, a very sad day for the South.  Vicksburg wouldn't celebrate the fourth again for over 100 years.
(http://airplanesandmore.com/prodimages/largeThe%20Glorious%20Fourth.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cory the Otter on 05-07-2011, 15:07:25
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/random-b-07_01_11-920-11.jpg?w=920&h=689)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 05-07-2011, 16:07:23
Are you Finnished
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-07-2011, 19:07:54
Are you Finnished

Wish I didn't see what you did there :D

Anti-Piracy. Not so tough now are they :P
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/jzvd06.jpg)
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Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 05-07-2011, 23:07:30
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/syaaf_usn_a_6_down_info_1983.jpg)

Syrian troops celebrate with the wreckage of a US Navy A-6 Intruder shot down in Lebanon on December 4, 1983.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-07-2011, 09:07:11
http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/random-b-07_01_11-920-11.jpg?w=920&h=689
probaly an airsofter
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 07-07-2011, 12:07:35
http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/random-b-07_01_11-920-11.jpg?w=920&h=689
probaly an airsofter

Ummm....No?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-07-2011, 13:07:07
People who quote pictures should be banned.

People who suggest people should be banned... probably too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 07-07-2011, 15:07:03
probaly an airsofter

-Why would he have the yellow metal piece blank-firing adaptor on the end of the RK-95 that breaks the wooden bullets of blanks if it only fires plastic rounds?

-What point is there to a airsoft APILAS or LAW M72A5 that has "Training unit" stamped on it?

-Do airsoft PKM mags come pre-rusted and worn?

Finally, I don't believe all of that equipment can be found in airsoft form. Also, the combat vest alone costs almost 300 euros without the 8 pockets and kevlar/composite/whatever.


Edit: The yellow thing is apparently called "Blank-firing adaptor" in English.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 07-07-2011, 16:07:43
Biiviz:
You really should to Austria.
There are several teams here that reeanct like mad.
The russians have several of those russian protection vest, some with real inlays. Almost all of them own the up to date russian fight helmet.

At least one has an orignal PKM converted into airsoft.
The are now starting to convert real AK magazines into airsoft ones.

The one hardcore US team:
All use original gear from Blackhawk ect. Many have the original SAPI plates, which coast up to 700€. Real NV, Real helmets real real real.

Has this anything to do with airsoft? No

Can this pic be airsoft. Definatly yes, cause people have the money and the joy to get as close as possible. And the  yellow thing coast 10€
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 07-07-2011, 16:07:22
I've been to Austria twice, but not for airsofting.

If people want to get as close as possible to the real deal, what's the point of attaching a device used exclusively for training?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 07-07-2011, 16:07:13
some people have it to collect it, or some use it in the safe zone.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 07-07-2011, 16:07:31
When is that pic (finnish soldier) taken? Person in it looks familiar...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-07-2011, 20:07:10
Its not airsoft, I don't know if I'm right but I thought the person in the picture is a member of militaryphotos.net (no advertisement intended)

Biiviz:
You really should to Austria.
There are several teams here that reeanct like mad.
The russians have several of those russian protection vest, some with real inlays. Almost all of them own the up to date russian fight helmet.

At least one has an orignal PKM converted into airsoft.
The are now starting to convert real AK magazines into airsoft ones.

The one hardcore US team:
All use original gear from Blackhawk ect. Many have the original SAPI plates, which coast up to 700€. Real NV, Real helmets real real real.

Has this anything to do with airsoft? No

Can this pic be airsoft. Definatly yes, cause people have the money and the joy to get as close as possible. And the  yellow thing coast 10€

Get a life they should, and hell maybe if they spend a fraction of that type of money on a nice girl, they might be unlucky enough to get married one day :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-07-2011, 00:07:09
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2591/47mmatgunm1931bhlerqh3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 08-07-2011, 18:07:31
@Homer's pic

Whats that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 08-07-2011, 18:07:15
Austrian Soldier with 47mm AT-Gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-07-2011, 18:07:07
No, those are swiss....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-07-2011, 00:07:22
Correct, that´s Swiss infantry, circa 1931. You can recognize them because of their distinctive helmets.

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8131/800xr.jpg)
An armed Kennedy Space Center SWAT team member stands guard as members of the STS-135 crew arrive at the shuttle landing facility in Cape Canaveral, Fla. , Monday, July 4, 2011. Space shuttle Atlantis, and her crew of four astronauts, is scheduled to lift off Friday morning on an 12-day mission to the international space station. The launch will bring an end to NASA's shuttle program.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-07-2011, 00:07:36
Correct, that´s Swiss infantry, circa 1931. You can recognize them because of their distinctive helmets.

And their K31 rifles :P

And swiss ammo pouches....

And K31 bayonets....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-07-2011, 00:07:34
Correct, that´s Swiss infantry, circa 1931. You can recognize them because of their distinctive helmets.

And their K31 rifles :P

And swiss ammo pouches....

And K31 bayonets....
*grabs his K31
THIS IS MEINEN WAFFEN! ZHERE ARE MANY LIKE IT BUT THIS PIECE OF SWISS CRAFTMANANDEPICSHIP IS MINE

(btw thats the bohler AT gun in homers pic)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s105/afnuyt/swiss34mm3.jpg)

Oerlikon 34mm watercooled AA gun. These guns are little known, but they where VERY effective.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-07-2011, 00:07:23
What not everyone knows is, that the Swiss actually shot down many planes, that entered their airspace, be it Allied or German planes.
My dads father was an enthusiastic photgrapher and shortly before he took part in the French campaign he photographed a ceremony where Swiss soldiers returned the bodies of shot-down German pilots, back to Germany (my family is from southern Germany, so therefore he was part of the southern attack force). I also have lots of other photos he made during his RAD service and from his Wehrmacht time. If anyone is interested in them I could post them later, somewhere in the forum.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-07-2011, 01:07:24
What not everyone knows is, that the Swiss actually shot down many planes, that entered their airspace, be it Allied or German planes.
My dads father was an enthusiastic photgrapher and shortly before he took part in the French campaign he photographed a ceremony where Swiss soldiers returned the bodies of shot-down German pilots, back to Germany (my family is from southern Germany, so therefore he was part of the southern attack force). I also have lots of other photos he made during his RAD service and from his Wehrmacht time. If anyone is interested in them I could post them later, somewhere in the forum.

Not just Swiss AA, but Swiss Me109s were up in the sky shooting down German and allied planes to defend their airspace.  This especially became critical when Allied bombers started accidentally bombing swiss towns on the border with Germany.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 09-07-2011, 01:07:43
"accidentally"....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 09-07-2011, 05:07:43
Not just Swiss AA, but Swiss Me109s were up in the sky shooting down German and allied planes to defend their airspace.  This especially became critical when Allied bombers started accidentally bombing swiss towns on the border with Germany.

They also liked to line up on crippled allied bombers sending mayday calls flying on 2 engines with wounded on board and barely functional controls and then blow them out of the sky. Not exactly "defense of airspace" when it's a plane in distress that's not a threat to anything and can't defend itself.

I've heard a story that some Air Force guys that have done research swear is true, that on one occasion in 1944 the USAAF decided to teach the Swiss a lesson and flew a large scale fighter sweep over Switzerland with orders to shoot down every Swiss fighter in the air. Obviously this was kept secret at the time. My professor (A USAF and DIA vet) told me that he didn't know if this story was true or not, but other people he knew vouched for it having actually happened.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-07-2011, 06:07:23
Not just Swiss AA, but Swiss Me109s were up in the sky shooting down German and allied planes to defend their airspace.  This especially became critical when Allied bombers started accidentally bombing swiss towns on the border with Germany.

They also liked to line up on crippled allied bombers sending mayday calls flying on 2 engines with wounded on board and barely functional controls and then blow them out of the sky. Not exactly "defense of airspace" when it's a plane in distress that's not a threat to anything and can't defend itself.

I've heard a story that some Air Force guys that have done research swear is true, that on one occasion in 1944 the USAAF decided to teach the Swiss a lesson and flew a large scale fighter sweep over Switzerland with orders to shoot down every Swiss fighter in the air. Obviously this was kept secret at the time. My professor (A USAF and DIA vet) told me that he didn't know if this story was true or not, but other people he knew vouched for it having actually happened.

Actually, they only opened fire when fired upon (which happened more than once, and even killed one swiss pilot).  Otherwise, they worked to force the plane to the ground.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-07-2011, 07:07:12
I'd have an itchy trigger finger too if the whole continent outside myself and few countries were all killing eachother.

2 pics, not too old. From a 5 hour shootout between Hezbollah in their safehouses and local Police. After said shootout the authorities found the grave of hundreds of Hezbollah victims over the decade. (Also, the pics aren't exactly hi quality or hi-res)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/4jpgasdf.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/tim.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-07-2011, 12:07:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Battle_of_Port_Hudson_Davidson.jpg)

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The Siege of Port Hudson occurred from May 22 to July 9, 1863, when Union Army troops assaulted and then surrounded the Mississippi River town of Port Hudson, Louisiana, during the American Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-07-2011, 20:07:05
What not everyone knows is, that the Swiss actually shot down many planes, that entered their airspace, be it Allied or German planes.
My dads father was an enthusiastic photgrapher and shortly before he took part in the French campaign he photographed a ceremony where Swiss soldiers returned the bodies of shot-down German pilots, back to Germany (my family is from southern Germany, so therefore he was part of the southern attack force). I also have lots of other photos he made during his RAD service and from his Wehrmacht time. If anyone is interested in them I could post them later, somewhere in the forum.

Not just Swiss AA, but Swiss Me109s were up in the sky shooting down German and allied planes to defend their airspace.  This especially became critical when Allied bombers started accidentally bombing swiss towns on the border with Germany.
Yep. The most effective part in this, was that swiss airbases where inside mountains. Swiss ME109's could scramble very fast, engage the target, and then be like=Gentlemen    and fly trough the mountains, safely inside there mountain airbases


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-07-2011, 21:07:42
The way you write your posts is always really weird.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 10-07-2011, 02:07:34
TF2 on the brain, man.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-07-2011, 11:07:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Combate_naval.jpg)

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Battle of Iquique, oil painting by Thomas Somerscales. Esmeralda vs. Huáscar

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The War of the Pacific (Spanish: Guerra del Pacífico) took place in western South America from 1879 through 1883. The forces of Chile fought a defensive alliance of Bolivia and Peru. The conflict is also known as the "Saltpeter War", as disputes over mineral-rich territory were the war's prime cause. The conflict originated in a dispute between Chile and Bolivia over a 10 cent tax on the Antofagasta Nitrate & Railway Company, but Bolivia and Chile's controversy over ownership of Atacama preceded and laid foundations for the conflict. Peru entered the affair in 1879, initially attempting to mediate the dispute, but when Chile invaded the Bolivian port city of Antofagasta on February 14, 1879, Bolivia activated its mutual defense treaty with Peru.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 10-07-2011, 12:07:19
sad thing was, in this combat, we had our most advansed vessels fighting againts 2 wooden ships, and we still manage to loose the Independencia coz it got stuck in some rocks not mapped ><.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-07-2011, 14:07:57
The way you write your posts is always really weird.
hey, blame the cognac
 ;D

anyway

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnxictrbQ01qd74g2.jpg)

Libyan rebel during the Libyan uprising. In his hand, he holds a stripper clip of his families carcano rifle. These old rifles are heavily preffered over Modern weapons. Due to the low avaibility of these weapons. Libyan rebels also prefer the carcano because of its very high accuracy, easy of use and cleaning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-07-2011, 07:07:40
Ex-South African SF (now contractors) in Sierra Leone. The real deal ;D
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2f04t91.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-07-2011, 14:07:39
The way you write your posts is always really weird.
hey, blame the cognac
 ;D

anyway

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnxictrbQ01qd74g2.jpg)

Libyan rebel during the Libyan uprising. In his hand, he holds a stripper clip of his families carcano rifle. These old rifles are heavily preffered over Modern weapons. Due to the low avaibility of these weapons. Libyan rebels also prefer the carcano because of its very high accuracy, easy of use and cleaning.
Theta, let's take our Berthiers to Libya to give our services to the cause of freedom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 11-07-2011, 17:07:12
Granddad with his Grandchild on some stroll ...  ;D
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8072/j29jas39.jpg)

SAAB J29 Tunnan and JAS39 Gripen
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-07-2011, 17:07:43
The way you write your posts is always really weird.
hey, blame the cognac
 ;D

anyway



Libyan rebel during the Libyan uprising. In his hand, he holds a stripper clip of his families carcano rifle. These old rifles are heavily preffered over Modern weapons. Due to the low avaibility of these weapons. Libyan rebels also prefer the carcano because of its very high accuracy, easy of use and cleaning.
Theta, let's take our Berthiers to Libya to give our services to the cause of freedom.
Mais Oui mon ami. Et alors, j"achete les 8x50mm lebel dans le Pri Partizan company et!



(http://mcitthistory.com/images/image0_63.jpg)
A list of captured weapons of the NVA army. 1968. Kudos who can name them all
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 12-07-2011, 02:07:52
Couple of Dhsk's, an SPG-9 Spear and I have no idea about the tripod gun and the mortars.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 12-07-2011, 07:07:48
I think its a soviet 82mm mortar
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 13-07-2011, 16:07:21
Tell that to the countries that use them ;)

btw!  WIR HABBEN NICHT GEWUSS about the belgian weapons in libya!
WE weten van NIX!



Are you sure?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soUKzY6DZGM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_52xJT2afbg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxzxjqzfQg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 14-07-2011, 00:07:53
Actually, they only opened fire when fired upon (which happened more than once, and even killed one swiss pilot).  Otherwise, they worked to force the plane to the ground.

Not true.

http://www.384thbombgroup.com/pages/chub.html

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   On April 24, 1944, the 384th BG attacked the Dornier aircraft works at Oberphaffenhofen, Germany. On this disasterous mission. the 384th lost 7 aircraft. One of the B-17's lost by the group was the 545th BS ship "Little Chub," serial # 42-102446, code JD*M, piloted by 1st LT Everett L. Bailey.

The plane was attacked by fighters over Stuttgart, and the bombardier, LT Jesse Greenebaum, was hit by 2 20mm shells. The crew was preparing for a crash landing near Lake Greifensee in Switzerland, at an altitude of 1000', when the plane was attacked by 3 Swiss fighters. In a second attack, Fritz Kolb, a Swiss pilot flying a French-built Morane fighter, fired 2 rockets as a warning, which went unnoticed. He then attacked the plane, which immediately caught fire and plummeted into the lake. Five of the crewmembers drowned. Two of the wounded crewmen were killed by the Swiss attack. Only 4 crewmembers survived to become Internees. LT Bailey, who bailed out, was killed when his chute failed to deploy due to insufficient altitude.

Also worth reading:
http://swissinternees.tripod.com/warcrimes.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-07-2011, 01:07:25
Note that does not say if or not the crew opened fire.  If they didn't heed the warning flares, and the swiss did not know he was trying to crash land, they DO have the right to open fire as a neutral country.  Also, since it doesn't mention if the crew opened fire, I'd imagine that the crew, when suddenly seeing rockets fired at them by a 109, would have returned fire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 14-07-2011, 02:07:47
Note that does not say if or not the crew opened fire.  If they didn't heed the warning flares, and the swiss did not know he was trying to crash land, they DO have the right to open fire as a neutral country.  Also, since it doesn't mention if the crew opened fire, I'd imagine that the crew, when suddenly seeing rockets fired at them by a 109, would have returned fire.

If they had been fired on, I think the Swiss government would have said so in their official version of the events. Instead they said the shoot-down was in retaliation for the bombing of Schaffhausen.

More testimony: http://swissinternees.tripod.com/swindell.html

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Q. Were you shot down by fighters or flak?
A. Flak. The Swiss shot us down. Our altitude was about twenty five hundred feet (2500’) as we were coming in for an emergency landing because two (2) or our engines were shot out. We had our wheels down and they shot at us. After they started shooting at us we sent out red flares.
Q. Any of the other boys in your ship that were injured?
A. Yes, sir. All by the Swiss.
Q. Did you crash land or make a normal landing.
A. We sort of pan caked after they shot at us. After we were hit we dropped more than we were supposed to and we just pan caked.
Q. Do you know the name of the field you came down in?
A. Dubendorf- just outside of Zurich about seven (7) miles. That was July 11, 1944.

http://untoldvalor.blogspot.com/2007/08/norris-king-shot-down-by-swiss.html

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The formation became lost in the clouds and by the time the navigators were able to get a fix, they were way off target. The planes were ordered to drop bombs on targets of opportunity. A swarm of German Me-109 fighters jumped the formation and a fierce firefight erupted. The American bombers tightened their formation to protect against fighter attack, and while so engaged, the American bombers drifted into Swiss air space.

Flak Detachment 21 at Ragaz-Beul was only three miles from the Swiss/German border. It was commanded by Swiss Colonel C.S. Ruegg. Ruegg ordered his battery to open fire on the American planes.

Sugarfoot had already taken some serious hits from the Me-109 fighters in two passes. The pilots struggled to keep her in formation. “They hit us with everything they had,” remembers Norris. “I think I hit one, at least I saw one go down after I shot it.”

Suddenly, the aircraft exploded. It had taken a direct hit from Ruegg’s anti-aircraft guns.

Because of cases like these, USAAF P-51's started occasionally flying escort on bombers entering Swiss airspace and they shot down several fighters that were attacking crippled American bombers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-07-2011, 03:07:29
Funny, cuz the Swiss only lost:

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Only one further Swiss pilot was killed during the war, shot down by a US bomber crew in September 1944.

The other two were by the Germans in 1940.  So if, as you say, the P-51s were shooting down several Swiss aircraft, you'd have seen far greater losses.  And they couldn't have been strafing them, as the swiss airfields were inside mountains....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-07-2011, 04:07:04
Weren't the Swiss that put up a sign at their borders saying "Greeks halt your advance , you are entering Switzerland" ? Any links to read the story if they exist
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 14-07-2011, 04:07:50
Funny, cuz the Swiss only lost:

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Only one further Swiss pilot was killed during the war, shot down by a US bomber crew in September 1944.

The other two were by the Germans in 1940.  So if, as you say, the P-51s were shooting down several Swiss aircraft, you'd have seen far greater losses.  And they couldn't have been strafing them, as the swiss airfields were inside mountains....

 Honestly Mudra, your logic can be ass backwards sometimes. If a plane is shot down, it doesn't imply the death of the pilot.

From the Swiss LW website http://www.lw.admin.ch/internet/luftwaffe/en/home/themen/history/krieg.html(which is hardly that comprehensive)

 "" They shot down several aircraft of Göring's Luftwaffe in aerial combat, albeit at the cost of three airmen's lives""

""During the war there were 6,501 instances of border violation; 244 foreign aircraft landed or crashed on, or were shot down over Swiss territory; 1,620 aircrew were interned.""  (additionally of the 244 aircraft forced down, 198 were interned and pressed into service when seen fit by the Swiss Air Force.)


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-07-2011, 06:07:21
No, but when you're talking air to air kills, it is a lot greater chance of dying that surviving to parachute.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-07-2011, 16:07:37
more fucking swiss

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s105/afnuyt/swissdca3875mmschneider1.jpg)

Schneider 75mm AA guns. Dubbed Flak 1938 in Swiss service. These guns where the standard heavy AA gun of the swiss...

And deadly ones... These AA guns shot down a fair share of axis aircraft. When in 1940 Swiss fighters where forbidden to intercept aircraft(they shot down 11 fighters first though), AA units however where allowed to do so. One schneider 75mm AA gun was capable of shooting down 2 German ME 109's, when Swiss ME109's lured them into a TRAP
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 14-07-2011, 17:07:29
No, but when you're talking air to air kills, it is a lot greater chance of dying that surviving to parachute.

Or Wikipedia could just be wrong, which it is.

On September 5 1944 P-51's flying escort downed two Swiss Bf109's. One pilot was killed and the other bailed out safely. On September 10, a lone P-51 fought two Swiss C-3603's. No word on casualties.

More info: http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj00/sum00/helmreich.html
http://www.swissmustangs.ch/4655/4736.html

There is not a lot of stuff out there about this compared to the famous Swiss/German air battles of June 1940. The Swiss are understandably a bit more proud of fighting the Germans and like to talk about that a lot more.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 14-07-2011, 18:07:47
More swiss stuff

(http://i.imgur.com/5blgW.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-07-2011, 19:07:06
No, but when you're talking air to air kills, it is a lot greater chance of dying that surviving to parachute.

Or Wikipedia could just be wrong, which it is.

On September 5 1944 P-51's flying escort downed two Swiss Bf109's. One pilot was killed and the other bailed out safely. On September 10, a lone P-51 fought two Swiss C-3603's. No word on casualties.

More info: http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj00/sum00/helmreich.html
http://www.swissmustangs.ch/4655/4736.html

There is not a lot of stuff out there about this compared to the famous Swiss/German air battles of June 1940. The Swiss are understandably a bit more proud of fighting the Germans and like to talk about that a lot more.

I'd be iffy on swiss casulties unless you actually checked swiss archives.  In BOB, both sides greatly inflated the losses of the other.

Also, I think the swiss should be just as proud when fighting the allies, considering the Germans at least never bombed Swiss cities on accident, killing people of a neutral country.  They had all the rights to be pissed off.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-07-2011, 20:07:54
Switzerland was also pretty pissed alright at germany. The fighter intrusions and the saboteurs sended to swiss airfields always left a grudge on the swiss. Also the open insults of Hitler against the swiss...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Tannenbaum

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In August 1942 Hitler further described Switzerland as "a pimple on the face of Europe" and as a state which no longer had a right to exist, denouncing the Swiss people as "a misbegotten branch of our Volk."[3] Much as Hitler despised the democratically-minded German Swiss as the "wayward branch of the German people",
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 14-07-2011, 20:07:32
Also, I think the swiss should be just as proud when fighting the allies, considering the Germans at least never bombed Swiss cities on accident, killing people of a neutral country.  They had all the rights to be pissed off.

Now come on, surely you don't believe Switzerland's post-war "Alpine redoubt" propaganda.

Switzerland survived not because they were strong militarily but because they gave Nazi Germany almost everything that they wanted. Switzerland was producing ball bearings and aircraft parts for Germany as well as giving them a place to stash tons of gold stolen from holocaust victims and deporting refugees back to Germany where many of them were sent to death camps.

One school of thought holds that the Schaffhausen bombing was actually on purpose rather than accident. The Germans had set up shop in Switzerland to produce ball bearings after the Schweinfurt bombings. That bombing raid just happened to "by mistake" destroy the ball bearing factory in Schaffhausen. Oops.

If you are looking for a more honorable neutrality, look north to Sweden.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-07-2011, 21:07:34
Also, I think the swiss should be just as proud when fighting the allies, considering the Germans at least never bombed Swiss cities on accident, killing people of a neutral country.  They had all the rights to be pissed off.

Now come on, surely you don't believe Switzerland's post-war "Alpine redoubt" propaganda.

Switzerland survived not because they were strong militarily but because they gave Nazi Germany almost everything that they wanted. Switzerland was producing ball bearings and aircraft parts for Germany as well as giving them a place to stash tons of gold stolen from holocaust victims and deporting refugees back to Germany where many of them were sent to death camps.

One school of thought holds that the Schaffhausen bombing was actually on purpose rather than accident. The Germans had set up shop in Switzerland to produce ball bearings after the Schweinfurt bombings. That bombing raid just happened to "by mistake" destroy the ball bearing factory in Schaffhausen. Oops.

If you are looking for a more honorable neutrality, look north to Sweden.
Switzerland saved 11 500 jews by internting... They coudlnt accept more, because they themself had limited space/food/everything.

producing ball bearings and aircraft parts (and MILLLCHHH!)where the only ways for switzerland to survive. Switzerland has very little natural resources and has to import many important things

Sweden in turn, supplied pretty much all iron ore to germany. Jewish wise, the Swedes did there very best and trying to help everywhere. Interning as much jews as possible under covert actions
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.GN_Angrybeaver on 14-07-2011, 21:07:03
i go to a picture of the day thread and all i see is text. are you shitting me guys?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 14-07-2011, 21:07:00
i go to a picture of the day thread and all i see is text. are you shitting me guys?
And instead of posting a picture to repair the damage you dump more text. Way to go.

(http://www.estatevaults.com/lm/charlie-wilson-in-afghanistan.jpg)

Congressman Charlie Wilson in Afghanistan with mujahideens. Now with extra horse.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 15-07-2011, 07:07:35
(http://www.thespecialforce.com/images/BBailey/images/ccn2.jpg)

MACV SOG over 'Nam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 15-07-2011, 11:07:02
Are you sure Flippy , that you wanna fight with anime fans ? We are LEGION  ;D
We have even an armored forces on our side  8)
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/9287/qbabrams.jpg)
M1A2 QB Abrams  ;D ( Puella Magi Madoka Magika )

(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8673/ttglchallenger2.jpg)
Challenger 2 TTGL  ;D

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 15-07-2011, 18:07:12
(http://i.imgur.com/F9FmY.jpg)

Toyota commercial, Lybia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-07-2011, 18:07:53
What the hell are those turbo-jet looking things on their trucks?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-07-2011, 18:07:24
Rocket pods from Mi24 gunships.  Basically makes the truck a katayusha.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 15-07-2011, 18:07:55
It's like watching C&C: Generals play out in real life.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-07-2011, 18:07:19
It's like watching C&C: Generals play out in real life.
the technicals were insane in that game
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 15-07-2011, 18:07:10
UB-32A/73 57 mm rocket pods, styled in rebel flags

(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmsjlsgln81qcokc4o1_500.jpg)

When mounted in VVS MiG-21:

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/i/fighter/mig21s-i.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 15-07-2011, 19:07:12
The best Libyan rebel technical:

http://youtu.be/C45kQIxXgc0

Another good video on Libyan improv weapons made by local engineering students: http://youtu.be/Nl9h6adqz7M
Includes: making technicals, FFAR rockets turned into shoulder fired missiles, a robot vehicle made from a toy R/C car and a machine gun, and a Ford F-150 pickup with a remote controlled turret.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-07-2011, 03:07:45
2 pictures from an ongoing firefight. The soldiers in the picture are walking to the area of the fighting.

Pictures look like Afghan Army, but I don't blame them. Its past 35 degrees in that area.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/14983_7553_15072011_10.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/14983_7553_15072011_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-07-2011, 15:07:07
Silly russians, still thinking its 1911

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newimages//brigadeureue14.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-07-2011, 15:07:13
Silly russians, still thinking its 1911

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newimages//brigadeureue14.jpg)
IM ON A HORSE
IM ON A HORSE
EVERYBODY look AT me! Cause im riding a HORSE!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-07-2011, 02:07:25
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/Roki-Tunnel-Russia-Georgia-web.jpg)

Russian armored convoy in the Roki Tunnel, heading to the Russian-Georgian war, August 2008.

Imagine crossing over from a rear area to combat by driving through a 3.6-km long dimly lit tunnel. Creepy.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 17-07-2011, 07:07:19
Silly russians, still thinking its 1911

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newimages//brigadeureue14.jpg)
IM ON A HORSE
IM ON A HORSE
EVERYBODY look AT me! Cause im riding a HORSE!



YO DAWG, I hear yo like horses so we attached a horse trailer to your horse with a sidehorse so you can horse while you're HORSING!!!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-07-2011, 12:07:29
(http://englishrussia.com/images/newimages//brigadeureue9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-07-2011, 13:07:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/PriseDeConstantinople1204PalmaLeJeune.JPG)

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Capture of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-07-2011, 19:07:19
(http://www.badassoftheweek.com/hardberger6.jpg)

Max Hardberger, resident badass of Earth.

http://www.badassoftheweek.com/hardberger.html

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Hardberger once repoed a freighter from the Russian Mafiya in the ice-covered Baltic port of Vladivostok, Russia.  One time he captured a ship in Central America by hiring a prostitute to flirt with the guards and give them shots of booze lined with Hardberger's-homemade handy-dandy insta-sedatives.  During the Haitian Revolution of 2004, Hardberger sailed into the battle-torn hive of destruction in the middle of a warzone, boarded a ship pretending to be a potential buyer, and got his men to distract the guards while he snuck off, repaired a damaged engine, and cut the anchor chains with a blowtorch.  Another time in Haiti, he used a Voodoo witch doctor to freak out a crew of AK-47 slinging pirates and send them running from the ship.  In Venezuela he straight-up convinced the guards that the fucking ship was sinking, and he did such a good job of it that the entire crew of bad guys all ran to the life boats and rowed back to shore, leaving Max and his buddies plenty of time to leisurely pull the ship out of dock.  He also snuck a boat out of Greece by buying the Coast Guard a case of Ouzo on Greek Easter and sailing out right under their noses.  More recently, he's hired a team of ex-Special Forces operatives to help him extract ships from Somali pirates armed with assault rifles and RPGs, but by this point it was about as routine as filing a TPS report.

During his adventures, Hardberger has been chased by pirates, shot at by Mafia bosses, accosted by Coast Guard officials, and pursued by god-knows-who-else.  He once eluded fucking INTERPOL agents by grinding the ship's name and serial number of its hull mid-transit and painting a fake new name over top of it.  In the Dominican Republic he was being pursued by a goddamned naval cruiser, but even a friggin' warship couldn't slow this moustachioed madman down – during his recon, Hardberger had noticed that the Dominican navy was using outdated radar gear, so he sailed his ship right into the middle of a horrible thunderstorm because he knew it would fuck with their detection equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 17-07-2011, 19:07:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/PriseDeConstantinople1204PalmaLeJeune.JPG)

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Capture of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204

When it comes listing the biggest dick moves of all time, the 4th Crusade has got to be near the top.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-07-2011, 04:07:12
My apartment back there somewhere ;O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-07-2011, 21:07:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/The_Storming_of_Ft_Wagner-lithograph_by_Kurz_and_Allison_1890.jpg)

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Fort Wagner (also called Battery Wagner) was a beachhead fortification on Morris Island, South Carolina, that covered the southern approach to Charleston harbor. It was the site of two American Civil War battles in the campaign known as Operations Against the Defenses of Charleston in 1863, and is considered one of the toughest beachhead defenses constructed by the Confederate States Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-07-2011, 04:07:31
There's a sweet movie called "Glory" with Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman that tells that story of the 54th Massachusetts and the ill-fated attack on Fort Wagner.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-07-2011, 18:07:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Australian_53rd_Bn_Fromelles_19_July_1916.jpg)

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The Battle of Fromelles, sometimes known as the Action at Fromelles or the Battle of Fleurbaix (though the correct title bestowed by the Battlefields Nomenclature Committee in 1922 is the Attack at Fromelles), occurred in France on July 19-20, 1916, during World War I. The action was intended partly as a diversion from the Battle of the Somme that was taking place about 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the south. The operation, carried out midway between the British-occupied village of Fleurbaix and that of Fromelles behind the German lines, sought to retake a salient just north of the latter, situated at about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the city of Lille.

Fromelles was a combined operation between British troops and the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). It would be the first occasion that the AIF saw action on the Western Front.

After a night and a day of fighting, 1,500 British and 5,533 Australian soldiers were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. The Australian War Memorial describes the battle as "the worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history."

It was a decisive victory for the German Empire, and the Australian and British losses were sustained without the Allies gaining any ground.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 20-07-2011, 06:07:29
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/34929_26100.jpg)

P-51D Mustang of the Air Force of the Dominican Republic .

The P-51D was used as the Dominican Republic's front line fighter aircraft until 1984.

The last Mustang ever lost in combat was shot down during the Dominican civil war in 1965.

In the early 1980s, Dominican P-51D's were still flying intercept-and-escort missions against Cuban MiG-23s that were entering the area.

When they were finally retired they were sold to collectors as antique warbirds.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-07-2011, 23:07:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Anton_Romako_001.jpg)

Haters gonna hate.

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Tegetthoff (centre) at the Battle of Lissa, painting by Anton Romako

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The Battle of Lissa (sometimes called Battle of Vis) took place on 20 July 1866 in the Adriatic Sea near the Dalmatian island of Lissa (now called in croatian "Vis") and was a decisive victory for an outnumbered Austrian Empire force over a superior Italian force. It was the first major sea battle between ironclads and one of the last to involve deliberate ramming.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-07-2011, 23:07:33
That picture is totally bitchin'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-07-2011, 01:07:25
Admiral Tegetthoff was a total boss in his day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-07-2011, 16:07:05
Afghanistan in the early 60's, before it got screwed up and was modern like the western world.
(http://englishrussia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/25.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-07-2011, 16:07:18
Whoa, that's sweet.   I tend to forget that Afghanistan was ever "normal"!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 21-07-2011, 16:07:33
Nice Stahlhelms lol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-07-2011, 17:07:21
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/French_M24_Chaffee_Vietnam.jpg)

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The French operated several US made M24 Chaffee light tanks

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The Battle of Dien Bien Phu (French: Bataille de Diên Biên Phu; Vietnamese: Chiến dịch Điện Biên Phủ) was the climactic confrontation of the First Indochina War between the French Union's French Far East Expeditionary Corps and Viet Minh communist revolutionaries. The battle occurred between March and May 1954 and culminated in a comprehensive French defeat that influenced negotiations over the future of Indochina at Geneva. Military historian Martin Windrow wrote that Điện Biên Phủ was "the first time that a non-European colonial independence movement had evolved through all the stages from guerrilla bands to a conventionally organized and equipped army able to defeat a modern Western occupier in pitched battle."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 21-07-2011, 21:07:44
World war I, Austro-Hungarian surgery in field conditions.

(http://media.novinky.cz/785/267851-gallery1-8w6cp.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-07-2011, 08:07:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Siege_of_N%C3%A1ndorfeh%C3%A9rv%C3%A1r.jpg)

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The Siege of Belgrade or Siege of Nándorfehérvár occurred from July 4 to July 22, 1456. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II was rallying his resources in order to subjugate the Kingdom of Hungary. His immediate objective was the border fort (Hungarian végvár) of the town of Belgrade (in old Hungarian Nándorfehérvár). John Hunyadi, a Hungarian nobleman and warlord, who had fought many battles against the Ottomans in the previous two decades, prepared the defense of the fortress.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 22-07-2011, 14:07:06
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/flag-occupation.jpg)

Raising the American flag over Umm Qasr, Iraq. March 22, 2003.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-07-2011, 15:07:26
i find the paintings and portrait photos in this thread seriously non-amusing -_-
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-07-2011, 16:07:38
And I find the patriotic showoff/military exercise pictures non-amusing. Can't have everything in life.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-07-2011, 18:07:21
i find the paintings and portrait photos in this thread seriously non-amusing -_-

Yeah because blurred black & white pictures of WWII are so much more attractive :P Not to say pictures of modern tacticool soldiers aren't starting to get boring either.

Soldiers of Georgia looking like little America. Weird camo, ACOG, M4 what else needs to be said? :)
(http://geo-army.ge/images/igallery/resized/4001-4100/24445046_218276981538385_107079819324769_708665_1913995_n-4038-800-600-80.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-07-2011, 18:07:37
(http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/174/174138/17413824/jpg/active/978x.jpg)
(http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/282c1c86592ab010f30e6a7067001878.jpg)
(http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/2d5dc89b592cb010f30e6a706700bfc1.jpg)
(http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4c3a63b25925b010f30e6a706700391e.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-07-2011, 20:07:44
My thoughts to all the wounded, killed and their loved ones in Oslo!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/87/Australian_SAS_patrol_Operation_Coburg_SVN_1968_%28AWM_P01979010%29.jpg)

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An Australian SAS patrol during Operation Coburg, South Vietnam 1968.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-07-2011, 01:07:54
Warning:

http://i53.tinypic.com/23r263t.jpg

shows the gunman from earlier today
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-07-2011, 14:07:31
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/3rd_Battalion_3rd_Marines_controlled_detonation.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-07-2011, 19:07:04
Looks like he's calling someone.

"Yeah mom, I'm fine. No that wasn't anything exploding. Mom, no, no, mom I'm gonna go"


(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1262/killerteam1675th5sl8.jpg)

LRRP, vietnam

And a quick edit:
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=41525&d=1201022200)
Silenced Sten :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 24-07-2011, 05:07:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Ocupaci%C3%B3n_estadounidense_de_Veracruz.jpg)

US invasion fleet reaches Mexico, September 21 1914. The US invaded and occupied the port of Veracruz to prevent Germany from shipping weapons to the Mexican government of Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 24-07-2011, 06:07:11
Holy damn
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-07-2011, 10:07:31
(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/le04.jpg)

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The Egyptian–Libyan War was a short border war between Libya and Egypt in July, 1977.

On July 21, 1977, there were first gun battles between troops on the border, followed by land and air strikes. On July 24, the combatants agreed to a ceasefire under the mediation of the President of Algeria Houari Boumediène.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 24-07-2011, 13:07:40
One of the most pointless wars in modern history.

The best guess anyone has was that Ghaddafi was trying to disrupt the Israeli-Egyptian peace process. But how this invasion was supposed to do that, I have no idea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 27-07-2011, 18:07:47
(http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/8200000/Andy-McNab-overwatch-Brittish-soldiers-move-in-to-arrest-insurgents-under-a-raid-in-Iraq-andy-mcnab-8237397-540-320.jpg)

Brit soldiers in Iraq with Andy McNab!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-07-2011, 20:07:19
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9210/19225537.jpg)
U.S. Marine sniper Sgt. Jordan Davis, 23, of Martin, Tenn. , with the 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. , rushes to a shooting position as an insurgent is identified planting a roadside bomb at Patrol Base Salaam Bazaar in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Saturday, July 23, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 27-07-2011, 20:07:27
He forgot his vest. :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-07-2011, 21:07:14
He forgot his vest. :/

He's using an M82, he'll outrange anything they have anyways...

(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/39docs.jpg)

US Navy medical corpsmen do their best imitation of the Iwo Jima photograph, The Rockpile, South Vietnam, November 1967.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-07-2011, 01:07:09
He forgot his vest. :/

I love how foreign people point things like that out :D I remember the Brits got some heat because apparently in one video a British soldier was firing an MG without his ballistic vest and helmet on. ^^ Perfectly normal to 'forget' vests here :P

Member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA for short) 1992
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/128.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-07-2011, 19:07:19
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/5559/pgmscreen218.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 30-07-2011, 19:07:20
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/5559/pgmscreen218.jpg)

That guy has played too much CoD Black Ops! (gun camo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-07-2011, 19:07:46
Well the camo does work, I was scrolling past, stopping to look at the Fennek and scrolled onwards. Never noticed the rifle, then I looked again and poof! Sniper rifle appears.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 30-07-2011, 19:07:32
Well the camo does work, I was scrolling past, stopping to look at the Fennek and scrolled onwards. Never noticed the rifle, then I looked again and poof! Sniper rifle appears.

To be honest ,the same happened here, even had a look at the binoculars without ever seeing the rifle untill i read the post by ciupita
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 30-07-2011, 19:07:43
Get your eyes checked ;)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Heimosotureita.jpg/800px-Heimosotureita.jpg)
Finnish soldiers during the Viena expedition in March 1918, during the "Kinship wars".

Edit: Yes, a repost most likely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-07-2011, 20:07:02
Well the camo does work, I was scrolling past, stopping to look at the Fennek and scrolled onwards. Never noticed the rifle, then I looked again and poof! Sniper rifle appears.

To be honest ,the same happened here, even had a look at the binoculars without ever seeing the rifle untill i read the post by ciupita


And same here....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-07-2011, 20:07:20
Maybe Thorondor is right. We all have bad eyesight, I've seen Siben with glasses on pictures, I know Mudra got glasses and I myself got lenses. Seems our problems are worse than we thought.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Gl@mRock on 30-07-2011, 20:07:24
(http://www.badassoftheweek.com/hardberger6.jpg)

Max Hardberger, resident badass of Earth.

http://www.badassoftheweek.com/hardberger.html

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Hardberger once repoed a freighter from the Russian Mafiya in the ice-covered Baltic port of Vladivostok, Russia.  One time he captured a ship in Central America by hiring a prostitute to flirt with the guards and give them shots of booze lined with Hardberger's-homemade handy-dandy insta-sedatives.  During the Haitian Revolution of 2004, Hardberger sailed into the battle-torn hive of destruction in the middle of a warzone, boarded a ship pretending to be a potential buyer, and got his men to distract the guards while he snuck off, repaired a damaged engine, and cut the anchor chains with a blowtorch.  Another time in Haiti, he used a Voodoo witch doctor to freak out a crew of AK-47 slinging pirates and send them running from the ship.  In Venezuela he straight-up convinced the guards that the fucking ship was sinking, and he did such a good job of it that the entire crew of bad guys all ran to the life boats and rowed back to shore, leaving Max and his buddies plenty of time to leisurely pull the ship out of dock.  He also snuck a boat out of Greece by buying the Coast Guard a case of Ouzo on Greek Easter and sailing out right under their noses.  More recently, he's hired a team of ex-Special Forces operatives to help him extract ships from Somali pirates armed with assault rifles and RPGs, but by this point it was about as routine as filing a TPS report.

During his adventures, Hardberger has been chased by pirates, shot at by Mafia bosses, accosted by Coast Guard officials, and pursued by god-knows-who-else.  He once eluded fucking INTERPOL agents by grinding the ship's name and serial number of its hull mid-transit and painting a fake new name over top of it.  In the Dominican Republic he was being pursued by a goddamned naval cruiser, but even a friggin' warship couldn't slow this moustachioed madman down – during his recon, Hardberger had noticed that the Dominican navy was using outdated radar gear, so he sailed his ship right into the middle of a horrible thunderstorm because he knew it would fuck with their detection equipment.


Just a 'lil thing to add to VM earlier post.

His Book: http://www.maxhardberger.com/writings/books.htm

Radio interviews/ Audio clips: http://www.maxhardberger.com/about/audio_clips.htm

Video clips: http://www.maxhardberger.com/about/video_clips.htm


Yep! Real badass.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-07-2011, 20:07:27
Maybe Thorondor is colorblind, that's why he can see camo better than the rest of us.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 30-07-2011, 21:07:12
I've got glasses and I saw the gun fine. Almost scrolled past though
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 31-07-2011, 00:07:53
Maybe Thorondor is colorblind, that's why he can see camo better than the rest of us.
Wait can colourblind people really see camouflage better?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 31-07-2011, 01:07:58
Maybe Thorondor is colorblind, that's why he can see camo better than the rest of us.
Wait can colourblind people really see camouflage better?

Depends, some times i see things nobody else notices, sometimes its the other way around, depends on the colours i think.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 31-07-2011, 01:07:47
I imagine it depends on how colorblind you are.

Edit. Read all about it here: http://www.jstor.org/pss/49873
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-07-2011, 12:07:41
Less talk, more pics plz!
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/20becaaa.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 31-07-2011, 20:07:21
Belgian army conscript on guard of the nato air headquarters in Belgium in the 80's
(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/8219/p1020269.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 31-07-2011, 23:07:46
Siben


that guy looks alot like you
family?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 31-07-2011, 23:07:34
Siben


that guy looks alot like you
family?

Yes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-08-2011, 05:08:19
Back during a time when camouflage didn't mean shit! (Also I think that might have been posted before, could be wrong though!)

I'll throw in a relative picture too.

1993 (now dead uncle), I'm probably the only family member that doesn't rock a mustache.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cakefam.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-08-2011, 06:08:49
Then you should rock a baller moustache immediately.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-08-2011, 11:08:11
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hgs5TM2eMKE/TjWeDkRvGJI/AAAAAAAABwA/Ig_ZnD2Lz2A/s1600/MG+3.jpg)
Danish troops in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 01-08-2011, 11:08:30
Back during a time when camouflage didn't mean shit! (Also I think that might have been posted before, could be wrong though!)

Yes, i think i posted them before about a year ago, but i have a few and did not remember witch ones i posted. Here is another one.
Guarding the army's most important asset, the beer.
(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2747/p1020267k.jpg)

For those wondering, the Rifle is a SAFN 49 and it is an airforce uniform. He is seposed to keep an eye out for enemy aircraft trying to fly in under the radar on route to nato air force HQ.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 01-08-2011, 19:08:12
Haha i knew it, 99% of all turks have moustaches.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-08-2011, 20:08:05
Haha i knew it, 99% of all turks have moustaches.

Well they aren't allowed to have mustaches in the military, but that pictures from PÖH (Police SF) which still allows things like mustaches and beards.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 01-08-2011, 23:08:14
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/hamas.jpg)

A Hamas member who has just fired two rockets into Israel from behind a wall looks up in surprise miliseconds before being killed by a Israeli Spike missile. The picture was taken from the nose camera onboard the missile.

Full video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8LD9syh_5M

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-08-2011, 00:08:23
Grisly.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-08-2011, 09:08:01
(http://www.defencetalk.com/pictures/data/3531/medium/TYPE-63A_12506.jpg)

Type 63A  Amphibious light tank of the PLA (china). Frirst introduced in 1997

China's AFV arsenal is unbelievable and big.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-08-2011, 11:08:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Operation_CONTINUE_HOPE_-_Germany.JPEG/800px-Operation_CONTINUE_HOPE_-_Germany.JPEG)
A German soldier hands out candy to Somali children in Belet Weyne. The soldier is part of the United Nations contingent supporting Operation CONTINUE HOPE. 13 December 1993




The same combat harness he wears is still in use today, btw.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-08-2011, 15:08:58
Hey I was born 4 days later after that picture was taken.  ;D


On this day in 216 BC, 50,000 Roman soldiers were killed at the Battle of Cannae by Hannibal and his mercenary army, the worst defeat that Rome would ever suffer in its entire history.

(http://www.ownapainting.com/images/JohnTrumbull-TheDeathofpaulusAemiliusattheBattleofCannae.jpg)

The death of Paulus, one of the Roman consuls along with Varro at the Battle of Cannae.  Varro escaped and received most of the blame.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 02-08-2011, 16:08:17
I always thought you were older... But only a kid :D

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/37fb6c05.jpg)

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US soldiers SPC Jessie Miles (L) and SPC Arienna Harvey guard their post during duties at camp Clark in Mandozai district, Khost province in eastern Afghanistan on July 9, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 02-08-2011, 17:08:38
On this day in 216 BC, 50,000 Roman soldiers were killed at the Battle of Cannae by Hannibal and his mercenary army, the worst defeat that Rome would ever suffer in its entire history.
You have to put this in its historical context though. These were the early days of the Roman Republic and all of its Roman soldiers were (wealthy) Roman citizens who paid for their own training and equipment. No professional soldiers existed in these days. 50 000 Romans would constitute about 7% of the entire adult population. Add to this the casualties from Trebia and Trasimine earlier in the year and about 20% of the entire adult population of Roman was killed in the span of one and a half years. Compare this to World War 2, where the numbers barely exceed 10% over 5 years and you see what a devastating effect Hannibal must have had on the Romans.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 02-08-2011, 17:08:29
Or it could just be someone was talking nonsense, as with the Battle of Thermopylae where the Persian army was said to number in the millions, were it was more like 100k at the very most.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-08-2011, 18:08:40
On this day in 216 BC, 50,000 Roman soldiers were killed at the Battle of Cannae by Hannibal and his mercenary army, the worst defeat that Rome would ever suffer in its entire history.
You have to put this in its historical context though. These were the early days of the Roman Republic and all of its Roman soldiers were (wealthy) Roman citizens who paid for their own training and equipment. No professional soldiers existed in these days. 50 000 Romans would constitute about 7% of the entire adult population. Add to this the casualties from Trebia and Trasimine earlier in the year and about 20% of the entire adult population of Roman was killed in the span of one and a half years. Compare this to World War 2, where the numbers barely exceed 10% over 5 years and you see what a devastating effect Hannibal must have had on the Romans.
Don't forget that half of those soldiers were Italian allies, not actually from Rome.  But you're right, the effect must have been disastrous! The amazing thing is that even if the Roman army was destroyed effectively as a fighting force, they just raised another army from scratch.  Many Romans donated heirlooms and ancient swords that their ancestors had used just to get another army up.  That's really incredible imo.
Or it could just be someone was talking nonsense, as with the Battle of Thermopylae where the Persian army was said to number in the millions, were it was more like 100k at the very most.
Well Polybius records 75,000 Roman and Italian dead, but Livy's record is closer to 50,000 and is more generally accepted.  A bit strange because Polybius is usually more reliable than Livy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-08-2011, 18:08:43
Roman determination was stunning during the Second Punic War.. As for Paulus, he got his revenge. His grandson sacked Carthage  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-08-2011, 18:08:20
Reading about the 3 Punic Wars, I actually feel kinda sorry for Carthage.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 02-08-2011, 18:08:54
Reading about the 3 Punic Wars, I actually feel kinda sorry for Carthage.

Yeah, Carthage was a democratic state that was completely pushed around by Rome. Especially the third Punic War, which was truly unnecessary.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 03-08-2011, 07:08:30
Too much text in this thread for my taste.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-08-2011, 11:08:41
How shocking, some people are talking about something.

Wait.. Isn't that what a forum is made for?
^dis

(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/type_89_mlrs.jpg)
Type 89 MLRS of the People's liberation army. Unique about this MLRS, is that it has a second rack of rockets, ready to fire in front of the hull. It can be reloaded in 2 minutes, allowing 2x40 122mm rockets to be fired in very rapid succesion
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 03-08-2011, 15:08:14
How shocking, some people are talking about something.

Wait.. Isn't that what a forum is made for?
^dis

(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/type_89_mlrs.jpg)
Type 89 MLRS of the People's liberation army. Unique about this MLRS, is that it has a second rack of rockets, ready to fire in front of the hull. It can be reloaded in 2 minutes, allowing 2x40 122mm rockets to be fired in very rapid succesion

hey! its the Beserker MLRS in the Shockwave mod for Generals zero hour ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 03-08-2011, 15:08:27
Why not just make one rack with 80 rockets?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 03-08-2011, 15:08:46
Why not just make one rack with 80 rockets?

Probably for the same reason they don't make it with 160 rockets, or make guns with 300 round clips so you wouldn't have to reload as often. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 03-08-2011, 19:08:20
Why not just make one rack with 80 rockets?

Probably for the same reason they don't make it with 160 rockets, or make guns with 300 round clips so you wouldn't have to reload as often. ;)

If this vehicle was a gun, it'd have two 15 round magazines sticking out. Same applies, why not just make it a single 30 round mag? ...So they did!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-08-2011, 19:08:59
Actually, its probably to give it a lower profile....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 03-08-2011, 19:08:30
Actually, its probably to give it a lower profile....

Sounds reasonable, I'll accept that.


(http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/imgs/sikorsky-ch54-skycrane_6.jpg)

Quote
A Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe helicopter in forward operations during the Vietnam War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 03-08-2011, 20:08:38
There are a few CH-54s here in California that help to fight bush fires.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-08-2011, 10:08:03
How shocking, some people are talking about something.

Wait.. Isn't that what a forum is made for?
^dis

(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/type_89_mlrs.jpg)
Type 89 MLRS of the People's liberation army. Unique about this MLRS, is that it has a second rack of rockets, ready to fire in front of the hull. It can be reloaded in 2 minutes, allowing 2x40 122mm rockets to be fired in very rapid succesion

hey! its the Beserker MLRS in the Shockwave mod for Generals zero hour ;D
ROCKET barrage anyone?  :D ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-08-2011, 12:08:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/Soldadosargentinos3.jpg/491px-Soldadosargentinos3.jpg)
Argentine soldiers with FN FAL rifles, Falklands War.
May 1982.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 04-08-2011, 19:08:42
mmmmm FN FALs <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-08-2011, 19:08:38
More Falklands, more FALs

(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/05_01/falklandsDM1305_468x357.jpg)

(well, SLRs ;))
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 04-08-2011, 20:08:06
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1712/rmcfalklandsst3.jpg)

Royal Marines with L1A1 SLRs  :-*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 05-08-2011, 02:08:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Boeing_B-29_TomTom.jpg)

Awesome use of B-29. Yes they are all connected.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: captain obvious on 05-08-2011, 07:08:46
big sandwich
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-08-2011, 11:08:41
Moar FALs!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/West_German_FN_FAL.jpg/475px-West_German_FN_FAL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 05-08-2011, 19:08:53
Thats a G1 ;) I know it's a FAL
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-08-2011, 15:08:35
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/394/45694094.jpg)
Destroyed Georgian MI-14
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-08-2011, 21:08:29
(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/type_96_l1.jpg)
Type 96's of the People's liberation army. With 3000 serving today, they serve alongside the more advanced Type 99(Kinda like russia did with T72 as economical MBT, and T64/T80 as a advanced MBT)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 06-08-2011, 23:08:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/USCG_helicopter_firing_warning_shots_at_a_smuggler.jpg)

US Coast Guard helicopter fires warning shots at a drug smuggling boat in the Carribbean, 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-08-2011, 12:08:44
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Gangut.jpg)

Quote
The naval Battle of Gangut took place on July 27 - August 7, 1714, during the Great Northern War (1700–21), in the waters of Riilahti Bay, north of the Hanko Peninsula, near the site of the modern-day city of Hanko, Finland, between the Swedish Navy and Imperial Russian Navy. It was the first important victory of the Russian fleet in its history.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-08-2011, 13:08:33
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/afghan080111/s_a18_RTR2OUWV.jpg)
An Afghan National Army soldier fires his weapon during a firefight between Taliban fighters and the Afghan and U.S. soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Charlie company, 2nd battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, at Checkpoint Two Point Five in Kunar province, on July 14, 2011. (Reuters/Baz Ratner)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-08-2011, 14:08:30
Wonder how effective that silencer is on the M249...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 07-08-2011, 14:08:34
Might reduce the flash.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-08-2011, 17:08:27
Wonder how effective that silencer is on the M249...

Since it's in a bunker at a checkpoint I'd say that's a muzzleflash suppressor not to give away his position.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-08-2011, 18:08:01
First off, a silencer and a supressor are different, this is a supressor, it is designed to make it hard for the enemy to detect what is shooting hime, is muffles the sound in a way that your ears cant just pinpoint the direction like with a normal rifle. It also kills the flash. A bit like sander et al. said.


Also, a bit of topic, but i need an ID on this one.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/militstyle006-20.jpg)
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/militstyle006-16.jpg)
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/militstyle006-17.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 07-08-2011, 19:08:09
Looks like chinese-made Type 59 tank of Albanian army for me.. Turret is different but body matches.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Puckapunyal-Type-59-MBT-1.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-08-2011, 19:08:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/3_AD_Iraq.jpg)

US armor awaits the order to advance into Iraq, February 1991.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 07-08-2011, 20:08:42
@siben
Looks like a T-54 with early turret to me (or some kind of a copy of T-54). Barrel looks like it's been cut off and lack of mudguards makes it look weird.
(http://www.morozov.com.ua/images/p88-1l.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-08-2011, 21:08:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/3_AD_Iraq.jpg)

US armor awaits the order to advance into Iraq, February 1991.

Now thats what i call armor supperiority ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-08-2011, 22:08:08
(http://img1.gtimg.com/news/pics/21863/21863815.jpg)

Its PLA time again

This time a ZBD2000. An amphibious assault vehicle/tank

Intended to replace the Type 63A, it will infact serve next to it. 3 versions, one with 30mm IFV, one with 105mm(Light tank) and one Tank destroyer with one 12.7mm MG and 8 HJ-8 AT missiles

The most common is the Light tank version.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 07-08-2011, 22:08:30
First off, a silencer and a supressor are different, this is a supressor, it is designed to make it hard for the enemy to detect what is shooting hime, is muffles the sound in a way that your ears cant just pinpoint the direction like with a normal rifle. It also kills the flash. A bit like sander et al. said.


Also, a bit of topic, but i need an ID on this one.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/militstyle006-20.jpg)

It's an T-44, 1,823 were built from 1944 to 1947. It was not used on eastren front, but they were sent to far east but arrived too late to be in a combat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 07-08-2011, 22:08:50
I think T-44s had vision slits (or something) in the frontal armor plate.
(http://mtg.domek.org/rosja/foto/t44.jpg) like here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 07-08-2011, 22:08:16
Hotlinking disabled.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-08-2011, 22:08:21
Might reduce the flash.

Indeed, the best you could hope is that the flash will be reduced :P Unfortunately I do not know of any silencer/suppressor that would stop the sound of a bullet :D

Don't know how popular German weapons are nowadays with suppression but here is one on an HK33
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/poop-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 08-08-2011, 00:08:50
Also, a bit of topic, but i need an ID on this one.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/militstyle006-20.jpg)

It's an T-44, 1,823 were built from 1944 to 1947. It was not used on eastren front, but they were sent to far east but arrived too late to be in a combat.

T-54-1 aka T-54 M1946.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 08-08-2011, 02:08:36
Was going to say that but I thought it was too obvious :P (for WoT players especially).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-08-2011, 12:08:32
Germans are world-champions when it comes to recycling!
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9195/ratschbumm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-08-2011, 15:08:32
A dingo with a 76.2mm Zis-3?

God that looks epic tbh

Dont tell me they will scrap those beauties :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-08-2011, 15:08:00
(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/merkava_mk4_l7.jpg)
It's just so goddamn awesome
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 08-08-2011, 18:08:16
Germans are world-champions when it comes to recycling!
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9195/ratschbumm.jpg)

Damn, dont tell me this picture was made in camp shaheen where iam at the moment!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-08-2011, 12:08:18
^No clue where and when this was taken. There are tons of old Soviet equipment everywhere in Afghanistan, but Camp Shaheen is near Mazar-E-Sharif, right? Since the Bundeswehr is being deployed there, that could be possible, although I can´t confirm it.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sT35HqcKIkE/TkAdNtgz-5I/AAAAAAAAB24/2PP6Lq1TMgc/s1600/Luchs+%252817%2529.jpg)
German Luchs recce tank moving backwards. Like the Sdkfz 232, the Luchs had two drivers, too. One for forward driving, one for backwards driving. The Luchs has been phased out for the light Fennek recce vehicle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-08-2011, 14:08:28

Damn, dont tell me this picture was made in camp shaheen where iam at the moment!

Peek out the window and see if there's a crapload of Russian equipment outside or am I saying something stupid now?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 09-08-2011, 14:08:55
Now, if i look outside the window i only see a compound, hescos and our own vehicles.
But in shaheen there is alot of russian, respectively ANA stuff.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-08-2011, 17:08:47
Mazar E Sharif? That area was mixed up few months back :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-08-2011, 18:08:47
^No clue where and when this was taken. There are tons of old Soviet equipment everywhere in Afghanistan, but Camp Shaheen is near Mazar-E-Sharif, right? Since the Bundeswehr is being deployed there, that could be possible, although I can´t confirm it.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sT35HqcKIkE/TkAdNtgz-5I/AAAAAAAAB24/2PP6Lq1TMgc/s1600/Luchs+%252817%2529.jpg)
German Luchs recce tank moving backwards. Like the Sdkfz 232, the Luchs had two drivers, too. One for forward driving, one for backwards driving. The Luchs has been phased out for the light Fennek recce vehicle.
WW2 stuff looks not nice to me

but post war bundeswehr
oohhh baby
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-08-2011, 19:08:24

WW2 stuff looks not nice to me

but post war bundeswehr
oohhh baby
Can´t agree with you there. The Sdkfz 232, especially the version with aerials is one of the most beautiful scout vehicles made during WW2 and the Luchs looks like a modern sucessor of it. Too bad we phased it out :/

Tolga, the whole north of Afghanistan is mixed up at the moment. That´s what happens if you´ve got an incompetent Defense Minister (Jung) who ignores rising tensions and problems. And now we have to sort the mess out. :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-08-2011, 19:08:25
Well Mazar E Sharif particularly rings a bell simply because if you guys remember earlier this year some pissed off Afghans raided a UN building there and killed/beheaded some UN workers. (I think most were Norwegian)

Slovenian soldiers, KFOR.
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/04pG59o9if6BG/610x.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-08-2011, 19:08:04
Somewhere in Afghanistan.
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/afganpic006-35.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 09-08-2011, 20:08:42
Well Balkh Province is getting hotter every day, yesterday we drive trough mazar, few minutes later us patrol were under small arms fire on the same road we used before...

But by time i post up some pics of country/people my buddy has shot if interested.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-08-2011, 21:08:49
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Chartier-Murat_at_Jena.jpg)

Quote
Marshal Murat, the most famous of many daring and charismatic French cavalry commanders of the era, leads a charge during the battle

Quote
The twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt (older name: Auerstädt) were fought on 14 October 1806 on the plateau west of the river Saale in today's Germany, between the forces of Napoleon I of France and Frederick William III of Prussia. The decisive defeat suffered by the Prussian Army subjugated the Kingdom of Prussia to the French Empire until the Sixth Coalition was formed in 1812.

Several figures integral to the reformation of the Prussian Army participated at Jena-Auerstedt, including Gebhard von Blücher, Carl von Clausewitz, August Neidhardt von Gneisenau, Gerhard von Scharnhorst, and Hermann von Boyen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-08-2011, 22:08:10
Well Balkh Province is getting hotter every day, yesterday we drive trough mazar, few minutes later us patrol were under small arms fire on the same road we used before...

But by time i post up some pics of country/people my buddy has shot if interested.
You serve in the Bundeswehr? What branch, if I might ask?
Go ahead, I always like to see current photos from Afghanistan, just keep in mind that some might break OPSEC/PERSEC and your S2 officer might not like that. :D
EDIT:
New day, new photo. I hope you like Wiesels, Theta! :D
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_5dom-gW-s4/TjryDxDYiNI/AAAAAAAAB0g/8VspCe74j2o/s1600/img285133831mh7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 10-08-2011, 19:08:50
My mean platoon is in the near of the beautiful city Ulm at the danube in south of germany. For my ISAF training me and my buddy were send to Jägerbataillon 291 in france wich is in service since december last year.
In Ulm i served in a light-infantry platoon, now for ISAF i serve in a Close Protection Team (CPT) for our mentors of OMLT in Camp Shaheen until january.

Some Pics:
Me driving my Enok
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/8939/sam0442o.jpg)

Brand new Panzerhaubitze 2000 for Baghlan
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9503/sam0445e.jpg)

Somewhere in Chimtal
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3120/sam0573b.jpg)

At the shooting range, MG3 on a 15/30 mounted on Dingo I
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7116/sam0666s.jpg)

Me in the back, looking somewhere i dont remember, in an ANA FOB in the near of the uzbek border
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4808/sam0681f.jpg)

But the most bad thing is, i cant play FH2 2.4!!!! arghhh
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-08-2011, 21:08:58
Thanks for the photos and stay safe!
Ulm is around 120km away from my hometown (near Stetten a.k.M.) and I always spent some time at the main station there, when I was still a "FWDL" and had to wait for my trains.
The Enok looks good from the inside, it´s stuffed with lots of fancy high-tech gear!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-08-2011, 21:08:44
GERMAN PANZER COOKIES!

*droooolllls
They are made of concrete, but so addictive!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-08-2011, 10:08:22
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Polish%20Army/acdf6b29.jpg)
Polish Army, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 13-08-2011, 20:08:44
Looks like some sorta AK variant, any idea what it is?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 13-08-2011, 20:08:49
WZ.96 Beryl maybe?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-08-2011, 20:08:56
Looks like some sorta AK variant, any idea what it is?

mini Beryl
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-08-2011, 11:08:21
Afghanistan.

(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/afghan080111/s_a23_72912030.jpg)

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An Afghan National Army soldier, right, carries his wounded colleague as U.S soldiers carry another wounded Afghan National Army soldier to a medevac helicopter from the U.S. Army's Task Force Lift "Dust Off," Charlie Company 1-52, following a roadside bomb attack on the outskirts of Kandahar, on Friday, July 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-08-2011, 22:08:30
(http://www.israeldefense.com/_uploads/extraimg/id172.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-08-2011, 22:08:20
(http://www.israeldefense.com/_uploads/extraimg/id172.jpg)
what

is that
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-08-2011, 22:08:42
KMW Donar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAm9i_UHCak), airmobile light artillery system. It´s pretty nice and AFAIK made for the international export market.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-08-2011, 01:08:37
what

is that

Howitzer on steroids :P

Now let me get this straight, the Enok is just like an up armored G-Wagen? I also see a rear camera such and such any other modification? Now when we popped in for a visit, all they gave was  regular civi unmarked G-Wagens. (http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake-25.jpg)

Mexican Police, another police with a "know how" on how to respond to domestic violence. But its not such a good idea to fight out with pickup trucks, just sayin.
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8603/policiafederalgrandee13.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-08-2011, 11:08:13
The Enok is heavier than the G-Wagon but lighter than a Dingo II, as far as I know. It´s also able to mount machine guns, unlike the G-Wagon (or "Wolf" in the Bundeswehr), though I´m not sure if it can "only" mount the MG3 or the heavier .50cal MG or even the 40mm GMG. It´s basically a heavier, better armed and armoured replacement for the Wolf that can carry more soldiers, but not as heavy as the Dingo II (Enok 5.4 Tons, Dingo II around 10 Tons).
True Tolga, the Mexican Police is really an impressive force, but they need all the firepower they can get, if they have to fight urban battles aganst those heavily armed narcotic cartells...

OT:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Guerre_14-18-T%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonie_militaire_en_campagne-1914.JPG)
Postcard of France - French Army - Mobile telephony of countryside - Year 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-08-2011, 12:08:54
The Enok is heavier than the G-Wagon but lighter than a Dingo II, as far as I know. It´s also able to mount machine guns, unlike the G-Wago

Norway uses G-wagons with 40mm and 50.cals and side mounted mg3s in A-stan

(http://static.vg.no/uploaded/image/bilderigg/2010/12/27/1293434630152_228.jpg)
(http://www.norvetnet.no/gfx/bilder/isaf/isaf-mbskytter_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-08-2011, 13:08:47
That´s the open-topped version, Norway is using. In the very beginning of ISAF (the first few contingents) Germany used the open topped Wolfs as well and the soldiers using them improvised mounts for the MG3. Nowadays we barely use open-topped Wolfs, instead German soldiers use a fully-enclosed armoured version of the G-Wagon called "Wolf SSA" (special protection equipment) which offers protection against mines and 7.62mm ammo (SSA Wolf (http://www.oppermann-telekom.de/bilder/wolf.jpg)) but has the disadvantage that you can´t mount any weapons at all and you also can´t open the windows either, because they´re armoured. So once a convoy is being shot at the passengers need to dismount in order to shoot back.
The KSK uses another version of the G-Wagon called Serval, which is similiar to the Norwegian G-Wagon. It´s also open topped and can carry either a .50cal MG or a 40mm GMG and two MG3, but it´s only in use with the KSK as it´s a special forces recce vehicle (Serval (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIV_%28SO%29_Serval)).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-08-2011, 01:08:33
I don't know how stable a G-Wagen would be if one were to fire a 40 mm on top of it. Hell our heaviest vehicle in A-stan rocks side to side slightly when we fire 20mm's on it (its a 4 wheeler, not an actual APC).

About the narco's homemade APC's, I doubt they're resistant to a 7.62. Still, pickup trucks (at least in my opinion) shouldn't be taken to a firefight, especially if there are guys sitting in the back.

This is the most "protected" vehicle we have in Afghanistan, sittin in Camp Warehouse which was under French command then, don't know if thats still the case.
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/200/CakeISAF.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 16-08-2011, 05:08:58
(http://i.imgur.com/e2wfL.jpg)

Quote
Accepting her fate as an orphan of war, 'Miss Hap' a two-week old Korean kitten chows down on canned milk, piped to her by medicine dropper with the help of Marine Sergeant Frank Praytor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 16-08-2011, 10:08:12
(http://www.fabulousfulcrums.de/NEWS/I_16.jpg)
german mig 29 in training together with an israeli f-15
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-08-2011, 19:08:42
(http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~otranto/fab/fotos/super_tucano_a29/a29_super_tucano.jpg)
A29 Super Tucano Light Support Aircraft of the Brasilian Airforce, used against Narcos in raids like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RJxzkhAJIo&feature=player_embedded#at=30).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Heinrich (Mr.Uniwersum_GER) on 17-08-2011, 00:08:11
(http://i52.tinypic.com/14p73c.jpg)
Photo of a Leopard 6 A6 in Munster. that I have took maybe 2 years ago.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-08-2011, 10:08:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/38er_LangrohrMuni.JPG)


38CM Langer max ammo. Behind it, the gun itself. Westfront 1918
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-08-2011, 16:08:16
(http://s45.radikal.ru/i109/1108/c5/c07a88076f10.jpg)
Abkhaz T-55 tanks on the border with Georgia (the river Inguri), during the 2008 Georgian-Russian War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-08-2011, 20:08:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/OperationStarlight.jpg)

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Vietcong prisoners await being carried by helicopter to rear area after Operation Starlite

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Operation Starlite was the first offensive military action conducted by a purely U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War. The operation was launched based on intelligence provided by Major General Nguyen Chanh Thi, the commander of the South Vietnamese forces in northern I Corps area. Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt devised a plan to launch a pre-emptive strike against the Viet Cong regiment to nullify the threat on the vital Chu Lai base and ensure its powerful communication tower remained intact.

The operation was conducted as a combined arms assault involving ground, air and naval units. U.S. Marines were deployed by helicopter insertion into the designated landing zone while an amphibious landing was used to deploy other Marines, including a flamethrower platoon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-08-2011, 00:08:56
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2791/image250803galleryv9kav.jpg)
Looks like the end is coming for Gaddafi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-08-2011, 11:08:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Iranian_Resistance.jpg)

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An armed Iranian militia woman in front of a mosque during the Iraqi invasion of Khorramshahr, September–October 1980
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 20-08-2011, 16:08:25
Somalia had SF? I'll admit thats not something I knew very well at all :P

Somalian SF accompanied by our own Police SF during our Prime Ministers visit to Somalia, yesterday.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/jk.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/610x.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 21-08-2011, 09:08:43
 Those have to be mercenaries of some kind or another.

 Blackwater, Saudi's, Yemeni, whatever
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-08-2011, 11:08:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Martyrs_Square_1982.jpg)

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The Martyr's Square statue in Beirut, 1982, during the civil war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-08-2011, 00:08:57
(http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-251072-galleryV9-vohk.jpg)
Rebel fighters near Tripolis
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-08-2011, 03:08:15
Guy in the middle looks like he's carrying an SLR or some sorta FAL variant. Barrel is too long to be an M16
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-08-2011, 06:08:01
Left to right: Kalashnikov, FAL and Water bottle. (Probably the most lethal of them all)

Another pic from Somalia. Al Shabab.
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8908/800xo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-08-2011, 08:08:02
^that is such a badass modification  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: im_a_lazy_sod on 22-08-2011, 11:08:26
Left to right: Kalashnikov, FAL and Water bottle. (Probably the most lethal of them all)

Hahaha, yep

You can't survive in the desert long without water - a firearm can only get you so far lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-08-2011, 11:08:01
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1281/32089219351176404798113.jpg)

A Libyan freedom fighter acquires arms form the captured military base, "Kilometre 27" base to soldiers loyal to Col. Moamer Kadhafi, 16 kilometers west of the centre of Tripoli, on August 21, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-08-2011, 01:08:05
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/152/image251659galleryv9xhe.jpg)
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The night of urban warfare: An armed vehicle is dashing through an outer quarter of Tripolis, a cloud of smoke arising from the city center. Rebels prepare for the night combat in the capital on late monday evening.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 23-08-2011, 02:08:22
WOW twin anti-air gun mounted on this little Toyota...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 23-08-2011, 02:08:43
I need that kind of setup.
Has to be great at clearing traffic jams.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 23-08-2011, 10:08:25
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/JRSherman/awesome2.jpg)
Probably posted before, but that picture is the best! A libyan rebel sitting in a officechair ready to shoot down a Gadhafi jet with his rifle. He must be Chuck Norris.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-08-2011, 12:08:15
(http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/JRSherman/awesome2.jpg)
Probably posted before, but that picture is the best! A libyan rebel sitting in a officechair ready to shoot down a Gadhafi jet with his rifle. He must be Chuck Norris.
He does it with a FAL

Chuck norris does it with a .22LR pistol with one hand, eyes shut and beard shut
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-08-2011, 19:08:20
Member of Police Special Operations with a Libyan "rebel" ;D
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/234/15912_6562_23082011_8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-08-2011, 22:08:07
^He looks pretty commando, but someone should tell him how to wear hats ^^
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8042/1000xpv.jpg)
Libyan rebels, using the well-known "Somali" shooting stance.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 24-08-2011, 13:08:26
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/libya082211/s_l04_RTR2Q6BU.jpg)

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A Libyan rebel tank drives over a sand barricade as rebels advance through the town of Maia, 25 km (15 miles) west of Tripoli, on August 21, 2011. (Reuters/Bob Strong)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-08-2011, 18:08:00
Russian tanks look so good! :D

(http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/3290/5cc57ae6a499.jpg)
Russian armour in Georgia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 24-08-2011, 19:08:14
I havent seen a massive amount of pics out of Georgian conflict, period. Need more!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 24-08-2011, 20:08:00
I havent seen a massive amount of pics out of Georgian conflict, period. Need more!

i approve this message!

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9528/caucuswk7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-08-2011, 11:08:43
More Russians in Georgia:
(http://s001.radikal.ru/i193/1108/d5/361019fde3b4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 26-08-2011, 16:08:58
Here's a cool picture of Russian-Georgian War:

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1559/16240a.jpg)


Bonus Picture: SS-21 Scarab tactical ballistic missiles being launched at Georgian targets.

(http://s50.radikal.ru/i128/1108/08/2935bcc04cb2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 27-08-2011, 05:08:20
Some new pictures

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2742/imag0114dd.jpg)

Me with ANA soldier Amanullah
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9444/imag0122rh.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-08-2011, 16:08:20
That Enok looks quite funny, but I guess it´s way better than armoured G-Wagons.

OT:
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/US%20Navy/4-87.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 27-08-2011, 20:08:24
New camo or what? (uniform not the sandbags lol)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-08-2011, 20:08:02
Yeah, that's the multicam, the army started testing it in Afghanistan with 10th Mountain, and it soon spread throughout the area.  Our troops love it, but the Army has already decided not to adopt it, and is once again looking for a new camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 27-08-2011, 22:08:22
Yeah, that's the multicam, the army started testing it in Afghanistan with 10th Mountain, and it soon spread throughout the area.  Our troops love it, but the Army has already decided not to adopt it, and is once again looking for a new camo.

Large amounts of it has been bought specifically for use in Afghanistan, where it works wonders and is now standard US Army uniform for the theater.

Do you know why the Army decided not to make it permanent? The logical reason I can think of is that it might not work as well for camo in places other than Afghanistan, but I haven't heard any reason why.

Could be, like UCP, it was trying to work everywhere but ended up only working in once place (and for UCP that one place was urban battlegrounds in Iraq).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 28-08-2011, 00:08:55
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8712/6eisoldatofuturo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-08-2011, 00:08:39
Yeah, that's the multicam, the army started testing it in Afghanistan with 10th Mountain, and it soon spread throughout the area.  Our troops love it, but the Army has already decided not to adopt it, and is once again looking for a new camo.

Large amounts of it has been bought specifically for use in Afghanistan, where it works wonders and is now standard US Army uniform for the theater.

Do you know why the Army decided not to make it permanent? The logical reason I can think of is that it might not work as well for camo in places other than Afghanistan, but I haven't heard any reason why.

Could be, like UCP, it was trying to work everywhere but ended up only working in once place (and for UCP that one place was urban battlegrounds in Iraq).

The reason, is because the Army doesn't want to invest into a new camo.  Right now, they are actually trying to take the USMC Marpat, but the Marines refuse, because its a trademarked camo (marine corp logo is part of the pattern) so now there's a feud going on there.

And meanwhile, the majority of our troops are wearing a camo that is resoundly known to get them killed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 28-08-2011, 01:08:04
Because it's a trademarked camo? Seriously.. What. The. Fuck.

What kids.. Don't they just understand that letting them use the same camouflage will safe lives and cash? Herp-a-derp. Childish people in charge there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-08-2011, 01:08:30
Haha didn't the Waffen SS do that too?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 28-08-2011, 01:08:51
Haha didn't the Waffen SS do that too?

The SS had their own sources, but I don't think the Wehrmacht ever wanted to have their patterns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 28-08-2011, 01:08:34
Meh...  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 28-08-2011, 01:08:26
Well part of the reason the USMC adopted MARPAT in the first place was in order to have a distinctive camo scheme that would identify troops as Marines based on their uniforms. I can see why they wouldn't want the Army to use it.

I don't get it though, if the Army is looking for new camo but doesn't want to commission a new design then why not just use Multicam? I mean, it already exists and they are already using it.

UCP is just another rung in a long string of incompetent US army procurement. Seriously, the US Army hasn't had a single development program that produced a new working major weapons system in the past 15 years. The only new vehicles the Army has added were the Stryker and MRAP program, both of which were pre-existing designs the Army just bought and put into service.

RAH-66 Comanche, M8 Buford, OICW, XM-8, ARH-70, Future Combat Systems, XM2001 Crusader artillery, SCAR rifle, XM307 grenade launcher...I could go on, but you get the picture. All these projects first sucked up massive amounts of R&D money before people realized that either a) the design either sucked or was the same thing as what the Army already had, b) it was something that the Army didn't need anymore, or c) amorphous plans that weren't going anywhere but sucking up money. The system is completely broken.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-08-2011, 03:08:43
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8712/6eisoldatofuturo.jpg

Its about time I saw another countries soldiers with this type of optic on their rifles, I see they've also got their eye pieces on for those optics, future soldier program material indeed :P (Btw I believe they're Italians since poster didn't write anything)

Casual pants, casual shoes... sweater and a light vest. Welcome to SOF :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake24.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 28-08-2011, 04:08:43
Nice socks AND an SV98! Bless this post
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: KurtisMayer on 28-08-2011, 04:08:22
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8712/6eisoldatofuturo.jpg

Its about time I saw another countries soldiers with this type of optic on their rifles, I see they've also got their eye pieces on for those optics, future soldier program material indeed :P (Btw I believe they're Italians since poster didn't write anything)

Casual pants, casual shoes... sweater and a light vest. Welcome to SOF :)
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake24.jpg)

well the url speak for the foto "soldatofuturo" means future soldier in italian...

the rive are the new Beretta ARX-160 developed for the "soldato futuro" program and alredy use in afganistan by the italian special forces like Col.Moschin...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 28-08-2011, 05:08:48
I didn't notice the link really, I guessed by the ARX 160 because I've seen them on the Albanians a few times :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-08-2011, 12:08:15
(http://augengeradeaus.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/G36_Libyen.jpg)
A G36 assault rifle in the hands of Libyan insurgents.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-08-2011, 12:08:34
wow. Then again it is in service with over 20 users


May i say that i always found G3>G36  But G36 is nice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-08-2011, 12:08:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Sinking_of_Mainz.jpg)

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Sinking of the German cruiser Mainz from a British warship

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The First Battle of Heligoland Bight was the first naval battle of the First World War, fought on 28 August 1914, after the British planned to attack German patrols off the northwest German coast.

The German High Seas Fleet remained largely in safe harbours on the north German coast while the British Grand Fleet remained in the northern North Sea. Both sides engaged in long-distance sorties with cruisers and battlecruisers, and close reconnaissance of the area of sea near the German coast—the Heligoland Bight— by destroyer. A plan was devised by the British to ambush some of these destroyers on their regular daily patrols, and a fleet of 31 destroyers and two cruisers under Commodore Reginald Tyrwhitt and submarines commanded by Commodore Roger Keyes was dispatched for this purpose. This was supported at longer range by an additional six light cruisers commanded by William Goodenough, and five battlecruisers commanded by Vice Admiral David Beatty.

Three German light cruisers and one destroyer were sunk. Three more light cruisers were damaged, 712 sailors killed, 530 injured and 336 taken prisoner. The British suffered one light cruiser and three destroyers damaged, 35 killed and 40 wounded. The battle was regarded as a great victory in Britain, where the returning ships were met by cheering crowds. Publicly, Vice Admiral Beatty was regarded as a hero, although he had taken little part in the action or planning of the raid, which was led by Commodore Tyrwhitt and conceived by him and Keyes, who had persuaded the Admiralty to adopt it. However, the raid might have led to disaster had not the additional forces under Beatty been sent by Admiral John Jellicoe at the last minute.

The effect upon the German government and in particular the Kaiser was to restrict the freedom of action of the German fleet, instructing it to remain in port and avoid any contact with superior forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-08-2011, 12:08:39
wow. Then again it is in service with over 20 users


May i say that i always found G3>G36  But G36 is nice.
You can´t really compare the G3 and the G36, because they were introduced for different reasons and during different political situations. Nowadays they both fill different roles, with the G36 being the standard AR and the G3 being a supportive DMR.
The only gripe I´ve heard from army buddies using the G36 during deployments is the calibre, but I guess that´s a NATO issue. The 5.56 NATO has always been critized since it has been introduced. If the accusations are all true or not is another story, but apart from that the G36 is a pretty good AR with a unique design: it´s ambidextrous, easy to handle, easy to field strip, has good sights (some might argue that the A1 version has a "bad" red dot sight, but it works way better than iron sights and these "issues" have been fixed with the A2 version, anyway) and performs well and reliable.
The G36 being used in Libya is most-likely the "K" without a red dot sight and has most-likely been stolen from one of Gaddafis weapon caches. It´s kinda interesting that HK weapons often appear in controversial conflict zones, such as Georgia and now Libya. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 28-08-2011, 16:08:47
It´s kinda interesting that HK weapons often appear in controversial conflict zones, such as Georgia and now Libya. :D

Interesting, but not at all surprising.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-08-2011, 18:08:08
wow. Then again it is in service with over 20 users


May i say that i always found G3>G36  But G36 is nice.
You can´t really compare the G3 and the G36, because they were introduced for different reasons and during different political situations. Nowadays they both fill different roles, with the G36 being the standard AR and the G3 being a supportive DMR.
The only gripe I´ve heard from army buddies using the G36 during deployments is the calibre, but I guess that´s a NATO issue. The 5.56 NATO has always been critized since it has been introduced. If the accusations are all true or not is another story, but apart from that the G36 is a pretty good AR with a unique design: it´s ambidextrous, easy to handle, easy to field strip, has good sights (some might argue that the A1 version has a "bad" red dot sight, but it works way better than iron sights and these "issues" have been fixed with the A2 version, anyway) and performs well and reliable.
The G36 being used in Libya is most-likely the "K" without a red dot sight and has most-likely been stolen from one of Gaddafis weapon caches. It´s kinda interesting that HK weapons often appear in controversial conflict zones, such as Georgia and now Libya. :D
I ment that by a personal opinion. Saw both of these rifles before, and the G3 looks just epic. I like the old skool rifles before 1980's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-08-2011, 20:08:41
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7469/1314512895270.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 28-08-2011, 20:08:24
I see lots of C96s!

Škoda 38 CM howitzer "Barbara"

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/192/3264005283_38379db770.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-08-2011, 20:08:27
Also many luger's with snail drums
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-08-2011, 20:08:02
ooooooooooh my tikky tikker :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-08-2011, 00:08:06
Nice socks AND an SV98! Bless this post

AWM broski :D

Same dude, he has same shoes on but you can't see :P
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/Cake30.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-08-2011, 00:08:22
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/SA-7_MANPADS.JPG/800px-SA-7_MANPADS.JPG)

try to guess what country he is from! a test in flag knowledge
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-08-2011, 00:08:11
Mongolia.

Didn't use any flag knowledge. The emblem below the flag featured Cyrillic writing so I googled the very first close-to-Russian nation I could think of.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-08-2011, 00:08:33
Blah blah blah this one guy I know has a Dutch exchange student now.  He name is Niels or something, he is tall and always wears orange. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-08-2011, 01:08:26
My sincere condolences.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-08-2011, 20:08:07
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/popeyes%20pix/7-163.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-08-2011, 20:08:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/18th_Royal_Irish_at_Amoy.jpg)

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British troops in the Battle of Amoy, 1841

Quote from: Wiki
he First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War or simply the Opium War, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty of China over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade, and the administration of justice. Chinese officials wished to stop what was perceived as an outflow of silver and to control the spread of opium, and confiscated supplies of opium from British traders. The British government, though not denying China's right to control imports, objected to this seizure and used its newly developed military power to enforce violent redress. In 1842, the Treaty of Nanking—the first of what the Chinese later called the unequal treaties—granted an indemnity to Britain, the opening of five treaty ports, and the cession of Hong Kong Island, thereby ending the trade monopoly of the Canton System. The failure of the treaty to satisfy British goals of improved trade and diplomatic relations led to the Second Opium War (1856–60). The war is now considered in China as the beginning of modern Chinese history.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 30-08-2011, 02:08:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Char_St_Chamond_tank.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/St._Chamond.jpg)
French St. Chamond tank. (WWI..) Due to the short tracks and large body, the vehicle had much trouble crossing obstacles. This led to such negative reactions by the first crews to be trained. Surprisingly, in action towards the end of the war the tank was more useful, as in a more mobile situation it was quite effective at destroying German gun emplacements (Nahkampfbatterien)

Kinda funny looking. They remind me of something...

(http://i53.tinypic.com/smr49z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 30-08-2011, 09:08:20
German Treffas-Wagen, 1917, just one prototype made

EDIT: Stupid remote linking forbidden, pics here :P
http://www.landships.freeservers.com/treffaswagen_timrigsby.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-08-2011, 18:08:21
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5097/56670696.jpg)
U.S. soldier from Alpha Company 2nd battalion 27th infantry regiment, Task Forces Bronco shoots his sniper rifle at a Taliban insurgent position in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province near the border with Pakistan August 28, 2011
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 30-08-2011, 19:08:16
so many US DMRs in service, its unreal. Im going to guess EBR?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-08-2011, 20:08:24
Yeah, that's the EBR, you can tell by the M14 reciever and mag :P  The EBR's are now being issued at a rate of two per squad in A-stan, compared to an original 1 per company.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 30-08-2011, 20:08:57
The terrain in Afghanistan (mountains, no trees) means that designated marksmen and snipers are vital, because usually when you first see the enemy they are out of the range of regular weapons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-08-2011, 21:08:17
Yeah, the army has been learning the hard way that the 5.56 is useless.

In other news, the Beretta 9mm is gonna be scrapped, and currently the army is looking at either a new .40 cal pistol, OR just bringing back the 1911.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 31-08-2011, 00:08:40
100 years old and still the American army consider to bring it back. John M. Browning  must have been a genious! Any other weapons that has had such a long service lifespan?


OT:
(http://i56.tinypic.com/346rnes.jpg)
Norwegian soldiers guarding the Norwegian-swedish border 1905. War lurked around the corner, but everythingwentbetterthatexpected.jpg
I want those Krag-Jørgensens!  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-08-2011, 00:08:45
Any other weapons?  I can think of a few...the M2 browning (all over the place), the SMLE (Indian police and Canadian Army Aux. scouts), the Madsen (in use with Brazilian police into the 2000s)....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-08-2011, 08:08:27
The terrain in Afghanistan (mountains, no trees) means that designated marksmen and snipers are vital, because usually when you first see the enemy they are out of the range of regular weapons.

Hence why the 5.56 vs 7.62 argument grew. When you confront a terrorist group on the mountainside, you'll probably see them coming from some 600 yards away, and if you don't spot them chances are they'll get as close as possible and a lot of people are screwed when that happens. I saw thermal footage once of a group getting close to a border patrol station, and one guy in the group had like a book bag full of nades' and he'd run as close as possible and start chucking one like a rock every damn second and when that guy would die they'd quickly pull back his body and a replacement would run up ;D

SOF, Counter-Terrorists.
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/196/123nb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-08-2011, 11:08:33
The debate, wether the 5.56 sucks or not is as old as the calibre itself and there have been countless debates. In the end it still kills/wounds people and it´s alright for your standard infantryman and as long as a squad has 7.62 DMRs, it´s versatile enough.
OT:
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/British%20Army%20-%202/cf308407.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-08-2011, 16:08:39
I think the debate is being conclusively settled in this past 10 years.  The troops and lower ranking officers on the ground, in combat, have categorically refuted the 5.56 as an effective round.  It doesn't even really wound people, it is taking sometimes 4, 5 rounds to drop someone.  This is major, especially when the troops all generally fire from semi-auto (burst is considered useless).

Essentially, 5.56 has been a disaster that, much like the M9 Beretta and ACU camo, has gotten people killed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-08-2011, 17:08:44
I would have agreed till they started handing us 5.56 caliber rifles as standard issue. The plus side to the 5.56 is its lightness, and it might be underpowered but have you seen the kind of damage an AK or a G3 does to a body? Too messy. As for the ACU and M9, I don't pay much attention to uniform or sidearm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-08-2011, 18:08:03
That's the problem dude.  The 5.56 isn't messy, and it doesn't drop an enemy unless it hits the vitals.  There isn't a US soldier/officer out there that I've met or heard on this topic who likes 5.56.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 31-08-2011, 18:08:38
100 years old and still the American army consider to bring it back. John M. Browning  must have been a genious! Any other weapons that has had such a long service lifespan?

Yes, and it is also Belgian.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagant_M1895

The nagant revolver, in service since 1895. So that is 116 years and counting.

Also, compare an original 1911 with a modern one, they are 2 different pistols. This is not the case with the nagant revolvers, still the same (officer version)

Edit, i cant see the end quote thingy on my screan, must be a bug, sorry for the incorrect way this post is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-08-2011, 18:08:48
That's the problem dude.  The 5.56 isn't messy, and it doesn't drop an enemy unless it hits the vitals.  There isn't a US soldier/officer out there that I've met or heard on this topic who likes 5.56.

One mans problem must be another mans problem solver :D The aim should be not to kill the target anyway. CT here has gone from 7.62 to a mix of 7.62 and 5.56 here over the past decade. Mixing it up seems to work but causes more logistical headaches.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 31-08-2011, 18:08:50
PICS or we all gonna get banned...

(http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00272/us-afghanistan-tank_272425s.jpg)

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A Danish Leopard II tank advances during Operation Khareh Cobra
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 01-09-2011, 00:09:25
Any other weapons?  I can think of a few...the M2 browning (all over the place), the SMLE (Indian police and Canadian Army Aux. scouts), the Madsen (in use with Brazilian police into the 2000s)....

 Correction: The Canadian Ranger's are more akin to a militia unit than any true reserve capability. In brief, the Ranger's are somewhat unique in that they are provided military equipment (rifles, gps, snowmobiles, survival gear) but they do not conform (in the conventional sense) to the Canadian Forces structure.

 The ranger's are a valuable asset to the forces but moreso to their own aboriginal communities by allowing for the perpetuation of traditional values and skills (such as tracking, fishing/hunting, and essentially staying in touch with mother earth).

 they are also discontinuing the issued Lee Enfield, in favour of an as yet to be determined rifle system.
visit www.casr.ca (http://www.casr.ca) from some better info than I can provide off the top of my head.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-09-2011, 03:09:43
Ok, thanks for the correction there.  THough I'd still count that as active service :P  Sad to hear it's being replaced though.... :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 01-09-2011, 04:09:59
SMLE and other bolt action rifles are still used by other forces that fight in arctic conditions like Norway, Russia and Finland, am I right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 01-09-2011, 08:09:23
SMLE and other bolt action rifles are still used by other forces that fight in arctic conditions like Norway, Russia and Finland, am I right?
Haven't heard of any use in Finland atleast. Some (modern) rifles as snipers of course but nothing else.

Edit: We just use our awesome RK62 that was simply useless in last winters -30°C. Atleast my gun jammed every 5 shots or so and as bonus, it didn't want to load new round to chamber when doing it manually. Now at summer the same exact weapon has worked just fine.

Editedit: And that was simply at firing range  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-09-2011, 10:09:41
Had you been cleaning it correctly?

I remember February '10 at the end of a field exercise in about -23C when the bolt of my RK had frozen stuck and we were lined up and the sergeant was checking that there were no ammunition left in the firearms. So he started walking and checking the rifles from the other end of the line. I was desperately trying to tear that goddamn bolt open but with no success. The guy next to me had a big grin on his face as he knew what would happen if the sergeant saw it, as he was known for his temper and extreme punishments. When he was just 1-2 guys away from me I pulled with all my strength and finally the ice gave in and I got my bolt open. I had a complete pokerface when the sergeant walked by and checked the chamber and magazines. Phew.

...but then someone else screwed up and we had to run around the entire camp area with full field gear.

Fuck.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-09-2011, 10:09:42
Same happend with one of the guys of the airsoft team.He was in the army before. They where on excercise in norway and the bolt of his FAL had simply frozen shut. INSPECTION was shouted, so he quickly peed on the gun, the bolt opend, released the ammo, quickly took a cloth and cleaned the rifle free of piss and handed it over to the inspector

And it passed  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 01-09-2011, 12:09:57
Ye, it was clean. That's why I told it was at firing range  :).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-09-2011, 12:09:27
Alright. Well, some of the rifles can have some damn old spare parts in them that, of course, fail eventually. For example, the last one I had (good old no. 329132 <3) was made in '93, but some of the parts in it were way older.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-09-2011, 13:09:21
I once found a G3 from 1976.. still fired like brand new. And for some evil reason, the punishment given to draftee's puts a smile on my face :O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 01-09-2011, 13:09:44
(http://forum.valka.cz/attachments/121/T815_SOT__2_.jpg)


Tatra 815 SOT in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-09-2011, 18:09:24
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/dee4ff61.jpg)

The fragile silence of the Forward Operating Base Nejrab, Afghanistan, is broken as airborne artillery specialists of the French armys 35th Regiment of Parachutist Artillery return fire against insurgents with their 155mm canons in Kapisa province, Aug. 19.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 02-09-2011, 19:09:06
After small arms fire in some village in chimtal, me securing the area while my squadleader reports to platoon leader.

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6108/beschuss.jpg)

After the fire, the swedish troops drive the tank to the compound to secure

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7959/beschuss2.jpg)

We had a convoi with swedish and us troops, the swedish forces where in the lead. The swedish forces want to sweep the road to an small height in this area the ANA want to build a FOB. They just started as we had fire from two compounds. The insurgents gave up after show of force from an low flying jet. No woundet in our convoi.
This day we were lucky they didnt shoot rpg or mortar at us.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 02-09-2011, 19:09:05
That ain't no tank, thats a CV90
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ViperAnton on 02-09-2011, 19:09:55
I mean something like a Marder tank, did not know the name of this one

Edit:
Ahh thanks to Google Translator,, i mean IFV
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 02-09-2011, 19:09:08
Dutch police trainers in Kunduz. Party hard.

(http://www.abload.de/img/nl_trainers_onderweg_n6kmo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-09-2011, 14:09:38
Dutch are only OMLT's now right, in Afghanistan that is?

2 pics from me, a firefight.

2 figures moving into position
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/sadfasdfaMOMO.jpg)

Illumination round being fired up
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/adsz22.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 03-09-2011, 15:09:59
Dutch are only OMLT's now right, in Afghanistan that is?

And a few F-16s for air support but yes only police trainers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-09-2011, 21:09:38
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8232/451215.jpg)
Pfc. Shawn Cutrino, a rifleman attached to the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, fires the M14 rifle at the off-base firing range near Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam Sept. 3. Members from the PRT traveled to the range to practice with crew serve, primary and secondary weapons along with M203 grenade launchers and the M24 sniper rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-09-2011, 16:09:08
Such a beautifull rifle <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 06-09-2011, 16:09:24
going to get it this month :D ( airsoft only :P )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-09-2011, 19:09:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Evstafiev-chechnya-palace-gunman.jpg)

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A Chechen fighter near the burned-out ruins of the Presidential Palace in Grozny, January 1995

Quote from: Wiki
The First Chechen War, also known as the War in Chechnya, was a conflict between the Russian Federation and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, fought from December 1994 to August 1996. After the initial campaign of 1994–1995, culminating in the devastating Battle of Grozny, Russian federal forces attempted to seize control of the mountainous area of Chechnya but were set back by Chechen guerrilla warfare and raids on the flatlands in spite of Russia's overwhelming manpower, weaponry, and air support. The resulting widespread demoralization of federal forces, and the almost universal opposition of the Russian public to the conflict, led Boris Yeltsin's government to declare a ceasefire in 1996 and sign a peace treaty a year later. The official figure for Russian military deaths is 5,500, while most estimates put the number between 3,500 and 7,500, or even as high as 14,000. Although there are no accurate figures for the number of Chechen militants killed, various estimates put the number at about 3,000 to over 15,000 deaths. Various figures estimate the number of civilian deaths at between 30,000 and 100,000 killed and possibly over 200,000 injured, while more than 500,000 people were displaced by the conflict, which left cities and villages across the republic in ruins.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 07-09-2011, 02:09:54
That's a presidential palace? Looks like a hotel...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-09-2011, 03:09:25
Indeed.. but then again, its Chechnya :P Speaks for itself doesn't it :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-09-2011, 19:09:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Gustave_dore_crusades_richard_and_saladin_at_the_battle_of_arsuf.jpg)

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Richard I, the Lionheart and Saladin at the Battle of Arsuf, by Gustave Doré

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The Battle of Arsuf was a battle of the Third Crusade in which Richard I of England defeated Saladin at Arsuf. Following a series of harassing attacks by Saladin's forces, battle was joined on the morning of 7 September 1191. Richard's forces resisted attempts to disrupt its cohesion until the Hospitallers broke ranks; he regrouped his forces and led them to victory.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Smiles on 07-09-2011, 20:09:54
Epic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-09-2011, 11:09:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/M26-pershing-hongchon-korea.gif)

Marine infantrymen take cover behind a M26 Pershing tank while it fires on Communist troops ahead. Hongchon Area
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 08-09-2011, 11:09:35
they take cover and the commander is standing in the cupola, makes sense^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-09-2011, 20:09:15
They are taking cover, but not from enemy fire but from the sound of the tanks main gun. Standing next to a high velocity gun will rupture your eardrums, the tank commander has a headset to protect him, the soldiers don't, they are sitting in the correct and most silent position for a tank in combat. see how they are protecting there ears aswell,
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 08-09-2011, 20:09:27
ah thanks for the info :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-09-2011, 20:09:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Svolder%2C_by_Otto_Sinding.jpg)

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The Battle of Svolder (Svold, Swold) was a naval battle fought in September 999 or 1000 in the western Baltic Sea between King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway and an alliance of his enemies. The backdrop of the battle was the unification of Norway into a single state, long-standing Danish efforts to gain control of the country, and the spread of Christianity in Scandinavia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 10-09-2011, 02:09:15
yea we kicked som ass back in the days ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-09-2011, 14:09:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/German_Reservists_New_Britain_1914_%28AWM_A02543%29.jpg)

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A platoon of German reservists, shortly before the arrival of the AN & MEF

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The Battle of Bita Paka (11 September 1914) was fought south of Kabakaul, on the island of New Britain, and was a part of the invasion and subsequent occupation of German New Guinea by the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force shortly after the outbreak of the First World War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 11-09-2011, 15:09:24
Deutsch Ost-Afrika, 1914-18
Group of german soldiers and askaris, using field gun (maybe Krupp 9cm C/73?)
(http://historyclass2012.wikispaces.com/file/view/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R19361,_Deutsch-Ostafrika,_Deutsches_Feldgesch%C3%BCtz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 12-09-2011, 17:09:26
Crimean war, 1855
Captain Cuninghame, 42nd Royal Highland Regiment.
Photographed by Roger Fenton

(http://allworldwars.com/image/072/Fenton013.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-09-2011, 20:09:58
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/adf702a1.jpg)
A French Army Eurocopter Tiger (Tigre) attack helicopter (L) and a Gazelle reconnaisance helicopter fly above Kabul on September 11, 2011. Some 4,000 French troops are based in Afghanistan supporting the NATO-led effort to battle Taliban rebels and to build up and train the Afghan forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 13-09-2011, 00:09:38
(http://tinyurl.com/63y8zep)

Czech Pandur's 2 of 41st Mechanised Battalion in Logar, Afghanistan

Although i dont know why they dont have desert camo yet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 13-09-2011, 00:09:49
US Strykers dont have desert camo too.

Stryker ESV ( engineer squad vehicle)
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/Amerique_du_nord/Etats_Unis/vehicules_a_roues/Stryker/Stryker_EGV/Stryker_ESV_Engineer_USA_01.jpg)


(Ps: Im building this atm as model :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 13-09-2011, 16:09:24
Same crimean war collection, Cornet Henry John Wilkin, 11th Hussars.

(http://allworldwars.com/image/072/Fenton002.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-09-2011, 16:09:47
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/886/imagepopuph.jpg)
A Mongolian soldier, attached to PRT Faisabad on look-out post. A platoon of 40 Mongolian soldiers provide base protection and work together with German and Afghan forces. Note the German-made body armour he´s wearing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-09-2011, 20:09:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/D%C3%B6beln_vid_Jutas_-_teckning_av_Albert_Edelfelt.jpg)

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Döbeln at Jutas by Albert Edelfelt

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The Battle of Jutas (Fi: Juuttaan taistelu, Sv: Slaget vid Jutas) was fought on September 13, 1808 between Swedish and Russian troops south of Nykarleby in Ostrobothnia, Finland. Before the battle the Swedish army was in retreat after the campaign of the previous summer. The main Swedish force was retreating from Vaasa to Nykarleby. The Russians sent a force to cut off the Swedish retreat. In response the Swedes sent a force under Georg Carl von Döbeln to intercept them. The battle ended in a Swedish victory, but the main Swedish army was beaten in the Battle of Oravais the very next day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 13-09-2011, 21:09:43
"Trade you my musket for that there fancy hat..."

"Deal!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 13-09-2011, 22:09:32
"Trade you my musket for that there fancy hat..."

"Deal!"
THeTA0123, is that you?

Still not funny.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 13-09-2011, 23:09:01
Oh, Rawhide. Don't make me laugh so hard in the evening.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-09-2011, 14:09:22
(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac180/CondemnedPictures/54d4f32f.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-09-2011, 19:09:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Anapabattle.jpg)

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Action of May 26, 1829, by Nikolay Krasovsky

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The Russo–Turkish War of 1828–1829 was sparked by the Greek War of Independence. The war broke out after the Sultan, incensed by the Russian participation in the Battle of Navarino, closed the Dardanelles for Russian ships and revoked the Akkerman Convention.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-09-2011, 12:09:16
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2372/inm4.jpg)
NATO special forces during 13th September attacks on ISAF and NATO forces in Kabul.

Plus a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axnsMg3wPKU&feature=player_embedded) of said attacks, showing US, Macedonian and Afghan troops and an Afghan HIND during firefights with insurgents. Pretty interesting to watch.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-09-2011, 17:09:24
Very nice footage, good to see no one got hit :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-09-2011, 18:09:44
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R05148%2C_Westfront%2C_deutscher_Soldat.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-09-2011, 00:09:33
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/bfb8b421.jpg)


U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Tisoskey, team leader attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team patrols through a field looking for triggermen in Alisheng District, Laghman Province Sept. 12.



Note the M14! No scope, and not one of the new versions. Old school 7,62 ftw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-09-2011, 07:09:31
Hellz yes!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 16-09-2011, 08:09:04
(http://www.hs.fi/kuvat/iso_webkuva/horizontal/1135269389802.jpeg)

Libyan Rebels on their way to Syrt, Gaddafi's birth place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-09-2011, 09:09:12
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2311/800xw.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 16-09-2011, 11:09:56
We heard you didn't like reloading so we gave you a 4 meter long ammo belt  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-09-2011, 14:09:39
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7697/lcpljoshuambernard.png)
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The death of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard wasn’t that different than the hundreds of other Americans killed in Afghanistan since the beginning of the war. Nor the thousands of Americans who have been killed in the Iraq war.

Bernard was wounded 14 August 2009 by a rocket-propelled grenade during an ambush by Taliban soldiers. He later died on an operating table as doctors tried to save him. He was 21 years old.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 17-09-2011, 01:09:39
that is one big-ass legwound! :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-09-2011, 09:09:48
(http://i53.tinypic.com/214thrl.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-09-2011, 19:09:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DOA3056%2C_Deutsch-Ostafrika%2C_Askarikompanie.jpg)

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Askari company, c. 1914/18.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alakazou on 19-09-2011, 08:09:18
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/bfb8b421.jpg


U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Tisoskey, team leader attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team patrols through a field looking for triggermen in Alisheng District, Laghman Province Sept. 12.



Note the M14! No scope, and not one of the new versions. Old school 7,62 ftw

Do anyone know why they use the old m14 ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: im_a_lazy_sod on 19-09-2011, 08:09:36
7.62x55mm NATO rounds ja?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ZeG on 19-09-2011, 13:09:57
(http://i.imgur.com/BR3rw.jpg)

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The commander of an M48 tank from 7th Cavalry in the 'iron triangle' of South Vietnam, 1967
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-09-2011, 13:09:53
7.62x55mm NATO rounds ja?
51mm you scoundrel!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-09-2011, 14:09:18
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/620/20110917t054550z01edc60.jpg)
Hearts and minds...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-09-2011, 20:09:36
^^ Pretty good tactic they got going there :D

CT on patrol somewhere
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/245/korsan4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-09-2011, 20:09:09
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/bfb8b421.jpg


U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Tisoskey, team leader attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team patrols through a field looking for triggermen in Alisheng District, Laghman Province Sept. 12.



Note the M14! No scope, and not one of the new versions. Old school 7,62 ftw

Do anyone know why they use the old m14 ?



At the reenactment, I talked to our Colour Sergeant, a real life Major in the US army, who actually equipped his company with wood stocked M14s during the iraq invasion.  Accoring to him, what's happening is that the army has made it, instead of 1 EBR per company, 2 EBR's per squad.  I knew this already, but the problem is, not all the companies can get the EBR mod kits.  So they order the M14, and they're literally getting M14s that have been packed in cosmoline since the Vietnam War.  Apparently, some aren't even coming with magazines, and he knows some M14 guys who have been having to privately buy magazines for them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 19-09-2011, 20:09:38
Ugh. Fuckin' Cosmoline, man.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alakazou on 20-09-2011, 05:09:02
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/bfb8b421.jpg


U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Tisoskey, team leader attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team patrols through a field looking for triggermen in Alisheng District, Laghman Province Sept. 12.



Note the M14! No scope, and not one of the new versions. Old school 7,62 ftw

Do anyone know why they use the old m14 ?



At the reenactment, I talked to our Colour Sergeant, a real life Major in the US army, who actually equipped his company with wood stocked M14s during the iraq invasion.  Accoring to him, what's happening is that the army has made it, instead of 1 EBR per company, 2 EBR's per squad.  I knew this already, but the problem is, not all the companies can get the EBR mod kits.  So they order the M14, and they're literally getting M14s that have been packed in cosmoline since the Vietnam War.  Apparently, some aren't even coming with magazines, and he knows some M14 guys who have been having to privately buy magazines for them.
Thank you Mudra
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-09-2011, 11:09:48
(http://i.imgur.com/TsQfm.jpg)
German and British troops play a game of football during the famous "Christmas Truce" of winter 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-09-2011, 21:09:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/T._Rodella_-_battaglia_di_Mentana_-_litografia_acquerellata_su_carta_-_1870s.jpg)

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The Battle of Mentana was fought on November 3, 1867 between French-Papal troops and the Italian volunteers led by Giuseppe Garibaldi, who were attempting to capture Rome, then the main centre of the peninsula still outside of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-09-2011, 18:09:24
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Army%20-%203/b9640f86.jpg)

Mountain training in the US Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-09-2011, 19:09:41
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/B-29_307th_BG_bombing_target_in_Korea_c1951.jpg)

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A 307th Bomb Group B-29 bombing a target in Korea, circa 1951
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 22-09-2011, 01:09:38
(http://i53.tinypic.com/214thrl.jpg)

 Awesome photo to see, major internet points to you Rawhide.

This is the memorial to the 22e regiment (the famous Van-doos) of Quebec, Canada. Since our withdrawal from Afghanistan, this memorial has been moved to the main garrison of the Vandoo's.

Nice to see it (the memorial) from its' former perspective.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-09-2011, 05:09:36
@Fabien loving the unmodified M4, you don't get to see a lot of those nowadays.

Pakistani SOF.
(http://i.imgur.com/wplDx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-09-2011, 21:09:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/SMS_Scharnhorst_by_Arthur_Renard.jpg)

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SMS Scharnhorst was an 12,985 t (12,780 long tons; 14,314 short tons) armored cruiser of the Imperial German Navy, built at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. She was the lead ship of her class, which also included her sister SMS Gneisenau. Scharnhorst and her sister were enlarged versions of the preceding Roon class; they were equipped with a greater number of main guns and a higher top speed. The ship was named after the Prussian reformer general Gerhard von Scharnhorst and commissioned into service on 24 October 1907.

Scharnhorst was assigned to the German East Asia Squadron based in Tsingtao, China, along with Gneisenau, in 1911. They served as the core of Vice Admiral Maximilian von Spee's fleet. After the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, the two ships, accompanied by three light cruisers and several colliers, sailed across the Pacific ocean—in the process evading the various Allied naval forces sent to intercept them—before arriving off the southern coast of South America. On 1 November 1914, Scharnhorst and the rest of the East Asia Squadron encountered and overpowered a British squadron at the Battle of Coronel. The stinging defeat prompted the British Admiralty to dispatch two battlecruisers to hunt down and destroy von Spee's flotilla, which they accomplished at the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 8 December 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-09-2011, 11:09:48
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3426/800xh.jpg)

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Revolutionary fighters celebrate the capture of a tank, draped in sheepskins as camouflage, from pro-Gadhafi resistance forces in Sirte, Libya, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Revolutionary fighters have not been able to take over central positions in Sirte. Pro-Gadhafi forces have the advantage of knowing the city and are heavily armed, making it impossible for the former rebels to stand in at night after advancing during the day.

Innovative camo design! :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [WDW]Megaraptor on 23-09-2011, 13:09:13
That's goofy but it looks highly effective.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.GN_Angrybeaver on 23-09-2011, 22:09:12
enemy tank 1 o'clock!
ehh no wait its just a sheep drove forming the shape of a tank.
clever sheeps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 25-09-2011, 03:09:38
 I wonder if the thermal properties of wool were useful in protecting that tank from IR surveillance?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-09-2011, 03:09:07
I wonder if the thermal properties of wool were useful in protecting that tank from IR surveillance?

Hard to say, I'd bet the wool would heat up rather fast with that engine exhaust though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 25-09-2011, 04:09:52
 I ended up doing a quick wiki on the subject and it (the wool) would have helped out a fair bit. I only really posed the question as the sheepskin does not appear to be mounted in order to diffuse the outline of the tank.

 Judging by the apparently intact nature of the tank, I would hazard the opinion that the sheepskin's were of limited tactical value in providing thermal camouflage.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-09-2011, 04:09:06
I ended up doing a quick wiki on the subject and it (the wool) would have helped out a fair bit. I only really posed the question as the sheepskin does not appear to be mounted in order to diffuse the outline of the tank.

 Judging by the apparently intact nature of the tank, I would hazard the opinion that the sheepskin's were of limited tactical value in providing thermal camouflage.

<nods>  ok, cool.  And I'd say it could work as good camo, in ambush at long distance in blending the tank into the sands.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-09-2011, 13:09:11
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Stamford.jpg)

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Painting of the Battle of Stamford Bridge by Peter Nicolai Arbo, depicting King Harald Hardrada hit in the neck by an arrow

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The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire in England on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway (Old Norse: Haraldr harðráði) and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a horrific battle, both Hardrada and Tostig along with the majority of the Norwegians were killed. Although Harold repelled the Norwegian invaders, his victory was short-lived: he was defeated and killed at Hastings less than three weeks later. The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age, although in fact major Scandinavian campaigns in the British Isles occurred in the following decades, notably those of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark in 1069-70 and King Magnus Barefoot of Norway in 1098 and 1102-3.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 26-09-2011, 04:09:28
I ended up doing a quick wiki on the subject and it (the wool) would have helped out a fair bit. I only really posed the question as the sheepskin does not appear to be mounted in order to diffuse the outline of the tank.

 Judging by the apparently intact nature of the tank, I would hazard the opinion that the sheepskin's were of limited tactical value in providing thermal camouflage.

<nods>  ok, cool.  And I'd say it could work as good camo, in ambush at long distance in blending the tank into the sands.

 ""Commander Mehmet, I have spotted what appears to be a 48 ton sheep. What is our next move?""

 Paint would do just as well, if it only came down to blending in. Honestly, I think someone was getting clever. With the hair-side pointed outwards, the R factor  (insulating value) would allow for a natural retention of the ambient (outside) temperatures, thus providing a degree of 'immersion' into the surrounding landscape.

 @ Rawhide...

 Don't the Norwegians still invade Britain for cheaper booze and smokes?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-09-2011, 17:09:26
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5517/imagepopup2.jpg)
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Wounded German soldiers of Charlie Platoon, Force Protection Company Kunduz are being recovered from their lightly armoured G-Wagon after they were hit by an IED. The explosion caused a 4m-wide crater in the street and catapulted the vehicles engine block 50m away. Two of the three passengers were only lightly injured, though while the third crewman had medium wounds, but was stable enough.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 26-09-2011, 17:09:29
Are those German APC's? Looks a lot like the Sisu Pasi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 26-09-2011, 17:09:51
Fuchs APCs by the looks of it. German.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-09-2011, 17:09:37
Fuchs APCs by the looks of it. German.
Indeed, they´re Fuchs APCs. Both the Fuchs (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Tpzfuchsaufklbtl8.JPG) and the Sisu Pasi (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Norwegian_Sisu_XA.JPG) look very similiar and they can be confused sometimes, but there are quite some differences between them if you look closely.
These Fuchs APCs should be either the 1A7 or 1A8 version which were uparmoured and upgraded for our Afghanistan deployment. The left Fuchs is a "Hummel" version, AFAIK which is equipped with powerful jammers and tracking transmitters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cain on 26-09-2011, 21:09:36
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/6510/maintenanceparkarnhem.png)
Dutch maintenance base in arnhem
With one of the few tanks the netherlands had in the middle. If I am not mistaken I think its a Vickers-Carden-Loyd tankette but do correct me if I'm wrong
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-09-2011, 22:09:32
Don't use goddarn .PNG's.  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cain on 26-09-2011, 22:09:54
Don't use goddarn .PNG's.  :(
You can't see the foto?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-09-2011, 23:09:02
Don't use goddarn .PNG's.  :(
You can't see the foto?
No, .png files are massive compared to .jpg or .gif
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 26-09-2011, 23:09:59
Don't use goddarn .PNG's.  :(
You can't see the foto?
No, .png files are massive compared to .jpg or .gif
You have a 56k modem?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-09-2011, 00:09:49
You have a 56k modem?
No, but I do have a sense of common internet decency.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-09-2011, 13:09:23
I stand corrected about that Fuchs APC, it´s not a "Hummel" but an A7 with C-IED kit (jammers mainly).
Anyway, another Fuchs, photo is from the same series. This one is particularly interesting because it´s being equipped with a "FLW 200" remote controlled weapon station and armed with a .50 M2 Browning heavy machine gun.
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5517/imagepopup2.jpg)
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A German soldier uses a lull during the firefight to check a heavy weapon, mounted on his Fuchs APC.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-09-2011, 16:09:35
I will give no comment about any of my APC's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-09-2011, 16:09:05
Any more use of the words "Fuchs" on a APC will result in a lawsuit, here are the patent files
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 27-09-2011, 16:09:25
More APC's and IFV's, Patria AMV in 'stan.
(http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/8152/kierow7yx6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 27-09-2011, 17:09:26
Any more use of the words "Fuchs" on a APC will result in a lawsuit, here are the patent files
It's okay, company lawyer Theta. These APC's are our own product but all their details are classified. Buy one if you want to know it!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-09-2011, 17:09:35
Any more use of the words "Fuchs" on a APC will result in a lawsuit, here are the patent files
It's okay, company lawyer Theta. These APC's are our own product but all their details are classified. Buy one if you want to know it!
Oh my mistake my dear client
Well i do need a "Going to party" vehicle.....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-09-2011, 16:09:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Korean_War_HA-SN-98-07010.jpg/780px-Korean_War_HA-SN-98-07010.jpg)

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25 April 1951, Pfc. Julias Van Den Stock of Company A, 32nd Regimental Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division with M1 or M2 Carbine, rests on a Chinese Communist bunker with a Soviet DP light machine gun, along the slope of Hill 902 north of Ip-Tong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-09-2011, 17:09:12
^Also, notice, RPG-43 anti tank grenade.
OT:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Afghan_border_police_aiming_a_weapon.jpg/800px-Afghan_border_police_aiming_a_weapon.jpg)
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Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah uses the scope on his rifle to scan the area for insurgent activity along the Afghan and Pakistan border, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-09-2011, 17:09:35
^Also, notice, RPG-43 anti tank grenade.

And a BAR in the back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 29-09-2011, 05:09:39
(http://bevinalexander.com/korea/photos/korea-055.jpg)

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A battery of 155mm Long Tom rifles fire north of Seoul in May, 1951, as United Nations troops move up behind withdrawing Chinese. (U.S. Army photo.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 29-09-2011, 07:09:04
Broken image, EVH
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 29-09-2011, 12:09:21
Copy image properties's URL to browser and it'll work just fine.  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-09-2011, 12:09:52
I can see it just fine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 29-09-2011, 23:09:24
^Fixed^


(http://bevinalexander.com/korea/photos/korea-034.jpg)
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Marine Corsairs have just struck Chinese positions in the Changjin (Chosin) reservoir area of northeast Korea with jellied gasoline napalm. Close air support was a key to the successful retreat to the sea in December, 1950. (U.S. Marine Corps photo.)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 29-09-2011, 23:09:08
Not really.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 30-09-2011, 01:09:32
Not really.

you are still not able to see the pictures ?!?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 30-09-2011, 08:09:40
 cannot see the pictures, you need to use an image host as Warudarum does not allow hotlinking to images.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 30-09-2011, 09:09:01
you are still not able to see the pictures ?!?
Quote

The best way to post online pics is to see a pic in full screen, copy the direction, paste it and then add this to the adress.

[ img]http://pic adress[/img ]

(the space is there to see the code)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 30-09-2011, 10:09:29
(http://www.historycentral.com/Mideast/suez.gif)
Suez
cannot see the pictures, you need to use an image host as Warudarum does not allow hotlinking to images.
What..?


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-09-2011, 11:09:24
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/12/618465929430b2a5e75db.jpg)
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A German UH Tiger (support helicopter Tiger) fires unguided rockets at mock targets during a public live fire exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 30-09-2011, 23:09:43
(http://www.brookings.edu/fp/projects/nucwcost/redstone.jpg)
The Redstone missile (seen here at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, September 9, 1957) was deployed between 1958 and 1964 and carried a nuclear warhead with a yield of either 425 kilotons or 3.8 megatons. The Redstone was some 69 feet (21 meters) tall and was liquid-fueled.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 30-09-2011, 23:09:42
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4116/bronco7.jpg)

HUGH Eotech? Or wtf is that ??
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 01-10-2011, 02:10:27
Well since the links where not working, I'll give the link to the site where I found my pictures on Korean War
http://bevinalexander.com/korea/korean-war-photos.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Karl Hungus on 01-10-2011, 03:10:25
(http://www.brookings.edu/fp/projects/nucwcost/redstone.jpg)
The Redstone missile (seen here at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, September 9, 1957) was deployed between 1958 and 1964 and carried a nuclear warhead with a yield of either 425 kilotons or 3.8 megatons. The Redstone was some 69 feet (21 meters) tall and was liquid-fueled.

Also was used in the Mercury Project for a half-dozen or so sub-orbital flights including two manned flights (Shepard and Grissom). They had to switch to the Atlas to get enough ass behind the capsule to hoist it into orbit though...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3304584490_87063bc289_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-10-2011, 14:10:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Livebridge.jpg)

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This painting by Franz Roubaud illustrates an episode when 493 Russians for two weeks repelled attacks by a 20,000-strong Persian army. They made a "live bridge", so that two cannons could be transported over their bodies

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The 1804-1813 Russo-Persian War, one of the many wars between the Persian Empire and Imperial Russia, began like many wars as a territorial dispute. The Persian king, Fath Ali Shah Qajar, wanted to consolidate the northernmost reaches of his Qajar dynasty by securing land near the Caspian Sea's southwestern coast (modern Azerbaijan) and the Transcaucasus (modern Georgia and Armenia). Like his Persian counterpart, the Russian czar Alexander I was also new to the throne and equally determined to control the disputed territories. The war ended with the Treaty of Gulistan which ceded the vast majority of the previously disputed territories to Imperial Russia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-10-2011, 17:10:50
(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9236/at6withpgm.jpg)
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A Hawker Beechcraft AT-6 Texan II drops a 500-pound GBU-12 laser-guided bomb over the Barry M. Goldwater Range September 28. U.S. Air Force photo
I kinda like the idea of propeller-driven light aircraft for CAS. AFAIK the Brazilians are using this concept in their fight against Narcos for a long time and it´s quite an interesting new way of dealing with counter-insurgency.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-10-2011, 18:10:37
South american countries have long used such type of aircraft, with great results. They are cheap to operate and very effective
Planes like the super tucano, Pucara A37 dragonfly and such all proven there combat debut

The OV-10 bronco for example,is currently still in service and Boeing has proposed a brand new modern variant of it. Even if they fail the compitition, boeing will continue its development because foreign countries have showed much intrested in this aircraft

The OV-1D mohawk also has such a modernized variant incoming
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 02-10-2011, 01:10:20
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4116/bronco7.jpg)

HUGH Eotech? Or wtf is that ??

Wow, never seen one of those either. What the hell is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 02-10-2011, 01:10:40
Most likely an Eotech for a 50. cal MH2B. Seems fair enough.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 02-10-2011, 06:10:26
Most likely an Eotech for a 50. cal MH2B. Seems fair enough.

But I've seen eotech that are completely normal sized for fifty in the past, hell even acogs. But that? Never. I wonder if it has a laser range finder.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: m1 on 02-10-2011, 06:10:17
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4116/bronco7.jpg)

HUGH Eotech? Or wtf is that ??

Wow, never seen one of those either. What the hell is that?

Prototype Eotech for the M2 50cals. A good friend of mine actually made the prototypes up for L3. I went into his shop one day to get a pistol of mine worked on and he had a big grin on his face and showed me the original prototype husks for it. It is literally that big - I'd say the size of a medium small nerf football.

Eotechs still suck but it was very cool to see it in that stage of development.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-10-2011, 08:10:49
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Carga_de_O%27Higgins.jpg)

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Bernardo O'Higgins' charge by Pedro Subercaseaux

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The Battle of Rancagua, also known as the Disaster of Rancagua occurred in October 1814 when the Spanish under Mariano Osorio defeated rebel Chilean forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 02-10-2011, 12:10:08
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7300/40502319.jpg)

US Soldier with M72 LAW in Afghanistan.

US running out of money for weapons, 2 weeks ago old M14 now this ^^ (just joking)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 02-10-2011, 12:10:57
I have some experience with the M72A5 ;D
Such a cute little weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 02-10-2011, 12:10:19
I have some experience with the M72A5 ;D
Such a cute little weapon.

Training-, laser-, tracer-, training rocket- and/or live model?

:)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 02-10-2011, 12:10:50
I have some experience with the M72A5 ;D
Such a cute little weapon.

Training-, laser-, tracer-, training rocket- and/or live model?

:)
Best thing was cleaning the bloody training rocket ones :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-10-2011, 13:10:15
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/West_German_MG3.JPEG/406px-West_German_MG3.JPEG)
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A West German army reservist from 1st Plt., 2nd Co., 942nd Bn., demonstrates the features of his MG-3 7.62mm machine gun to members of the 2750th Security Police Squadron during exercise Creek Warrior '88.
I lvoe the differences between the German reservist and the US soldiers! :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 02-10-2011, 13:10:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/West_German_MG3.JPEG/406px-West_German_MG3.JPEG)
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A West German army reservist from 1st Plt., 2nd Co., 942nd Bn., demonstrates the features of his MG-3 7.62mm machine gun to members of the 2750th Security Police Squadron during exercise Creek Warrior '88.
I lvoe the differences between the German reservist and the US soldiers! :D

German lumberjack commando with MG3, now that's awesome!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 02-10-2011, 15:10:11
I hope its ok to post a link to a video that a soldier made in Astan with his helmet camera. Pretty intense!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXyypiSDuxA&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXyypiSDuxA&feature=player_embedded)

Not the man with the bike at 1:25, they just dont care anymore :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-10-2011, 17:10:23
(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/7300/40502319.jpg)

US Soldier with M72 LAW in Afghanistan.

US running out of money for weapons, 2 weeks ago old M14 now this ^^ (just joking)

I know you're joking, but time for the LAW explanation (already explained the M14)

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Although generally thought of as a Vietnam War era weapon which has been superseded by more powerful AT4, the M72 LAW has found a new lease of life in the ongoing (2006) operations in Iraq by the US Army and Afghanistan by the US Marine Corps and Canadian Army. The lower cost and lighter weight of the LAW, combined with a lack of modern heavy armored targets and the need for an individual assault vs an individual antiarmor weapon, make it ideal for the type of urban combat seen in Iraq and mountain warfare seen in Afghanistan today. In addition a soldier can only carry one AT4 a mission, but with the LAW he can carry two.[20]

Recently the US Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Virginia placed a 15.5 million dollar fixed contract order with Talley Defense for 7,750 M72A7s, with delivery to be completed April 2011 [21][22]

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/231167-3-4-Afghanistan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 02-10-2011, 18:10:38
Also was used in the Mercury Project for a half-dozen or so sub-orbital flights including two manned flights (Shepard and Grissom). They had to switch to the Atlas to get enough ass behind the capsule to hoist it into orbit though...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3304584490_87063bc289_o.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3304584490_87063bc289_o.jpg)
Though Mercury-Atlas used modified SM-65D Atlas missiles, your picture is of the prototype SM-65A Atlas (you can tell because it has no central sustainer engine).

Anyway:
(http://www.techbastard.com/missile/titan2/images/titan2-2.jpg)
LGM-25C Titan II
Developed at about the same time as the Atlas, this missile carried a 9MT W53 warhead.  It was seen as a more risky venture compared to the Atlas, since it was a 2 stage vehicle and no one at the time was sure about whether engines could be air-started reliably (the Atlas started all 3 engines on the ground and then jettisoned 2 several minutes into the flight).  It was also the first missile with storable fuels: it could remain fuelled in its silo for a month and launch within seconds, where as the Atlas and Titan I needed 10 minutes to be hoisted up and filled with liquid oxygen.

Was replaced in the 70's since solid fuels superseded the corrosive and toxic hydrazine/dinitrogen tetroxide hypergolic fuel.  Was used for satellite launches up till 1993 and also for all 12 Gemini missions.

Video of the fire-in-the-hole staging used by the second stage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSz4_ejBgAU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 02-10-2011, 20:10:39
The LAW looks quite a lot like the Finnish Kertasinko, aka the disposable bazooka. I have no idea about what that is or where it came from as I was barely interested during my army time, even less after.

But it has the same fidgety and annoying to use look :) Same sight cover that never moves enough, same firing button that feels like a toy, same black covers that never come off when you want to/always come off when you don't want to, same carrying strap that always get in the way, etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 02-10-2011, 20:10:04
M72A5 LAW = 66 KES 88 "Kessi" :P

Hence:
I have some experience with the M72A5 ;D
Such a cute little weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 02-10-2011, 20:10:00
But it has the same fidgety and annoying to use look :) Same sight cover that never moves enough, same firing button that feels like a toy, same black covers that never come off when you want to/always come off when you don't want to, same carrying strap that always get in the way, etc.

The training LAWs were usually pretty worn, yeah. The training round (HaRak - Harjoitusraketti) ones were usually better.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 02-10-2011, 22:10:30
My father was the supply guy during his military service so one day he took an LAW and blew up an old shack with it. 'One of the best things I ever did.'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-10-2011, 23:10:42
Lucky guys with your light-weight LAWs that weight only around 2,5 kg. In MP basic training I had to carry a bloody Panzerfaust3 which weights 13kg and only comes with an uncomfortable carrying strap. I wish we´d have those LAWs, too, especially for short range COIN operations where you won´t encounter tanks they seem like a very good option.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 02-10-2011, 23:10:17
LAW's are for riflemen (AT rifleman pair in a jäger section), AT guys carry a 10 kg APILAS ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-10-2011, 13:10:17
Ah, I see.
We only have the Panzerfaust3, so you can imagine what your average grunt is carrying as AT weapon. But in a "classical" warfare scenario where tanks are common I´d rather have the Pzfst3 than a LAW, to be honest, because of the greater range and AT capabilities.
Anyway:
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1741/imagepopupz.jpg)
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A German soldier scans the surrounding terrain for enemies from the gunner position of a Dingo, after his convoy was hit by an IED an attacked by OMF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 03-10-2011, 17:10:57
But in a "classical" warfare scenario where tanks are common I´d rather have the Pzfst3 than a LAW, to be honest, because of the greater range and AT capabilities.

Of course. You'd be suicidal to fire a LAW at a modern tank or even heavier AFVs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 03-10-2011, 17:10:29
there wont be any classic warfare any more. The war of the future is against insurgents.
The big tank battle like Kurks wont happen anymore imo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-10-2011, 17:10:28
there wont be any classic warfare any more. The war of the future is against insurgents.
The big tank battle like Kurks wont happen anymore imo.
I´d love to take a look into your future-telling crystal ball, too. :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 03-10-2011, 18:10:15
there wont be any classic warfare any more. The war of the future is against insurgents.
The big tank battle like Kurks wont happen anymore imo.
I´d love to take a look into your future-telling crystal ball, too. :)

I think he is generally right. It is not like you are going to see the Russians pouring through the Fulda gap. Anything is possible, but I think any war with the potential for huge tank assaults would easily escalate beyond conventional means pretty quickly. The future is probably insurgencies and proxy wars across the globe.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-10-2011, 19:10:21
I guess most "modern" armies aren´t even able to field the number of armoured vehicles like we´ve seen it 70 years ago.
The thing is, though, you can´t see into the future and say that COIN Operations will be the "standard way" of fighting a war. There´s still a good number of countries that field tanks, APCs, IFV etc. We´ve had such a conflict in 2008, when the Georgians and Russians were fighting, so even in the late 2000s combat involving armoured vehicles is possible. Maybe not with the same numbers like in WW2, but limiting a countries military strategy only to COIN Operations could cause problems in the future.
Training for current low-intensity "guerilla" operations like in Afghanistan is necessary, but "classical" warfare shouldn´t be forgotten, too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 04-10-2011, 12:10:09
there wont be any classic warfare any more. The war of the future is against insurgents.
The big tank battle like Kurks wont happen anymore imo.

Sorry but Counter-Insurgency is still thought of as something very few and specialized units can take care of, whole Armies are still trained and equipped around Cold War style, at least still is in some parts of the world. The dis-arming of European militaries is another entirely different thing though.

Unknown photo from an unkown date, a "Picture of the Week" from our armed forces.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/47.jpg)

Hi-Res: http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/244/47.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-10-2011, 19:10:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Israeli_troops_at_Golan_front_1973.jpg)

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An Israeli M107 Self-Propelled Gun at the Golan front

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The Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War or October War, also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, was fought from October 6 to 25, 1973, between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. The war began when the coalition launched a joint surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, which coincided with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed ceasefire lines to enter the Israeli-held Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights respectively, which had been captured and occupied since the 1967 Six-Day War. The conflict led to a near-confrontation between the two nuclear superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, both of whom initiated massive resupply efforts to their allies during the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-10-2011, 22:10:19
aaah the M107. They outranged everything they came across. M107 and 2S7 Pion have proven overtime to be a very valuable piece of artillery on the battlefield. Destroying field batteries like it is nothing

I mean the standard range of the 2S7 is 37 km. Wich can be extended to 55 km.
Then came some guys wich claim field guns are useless because of advancements in howitzers.. Standard NATO howitzer range is 20.5 KM with standard ammo and 30 KM with very expensive RAP.
Appearntly russia is working on a new 203mm field gun like the 2S7 pion  ;D Standard range of a shell could be 45 KM AND being very accurate at the same time
Anyway
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc260/Spike762/800xb.jpg)

Spot the Epic WW2 weapon!and WW1! And a weapon i so want!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-10-2011, 22:10:08
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6396/1000xsd.jpg)
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A Libyan revolutionary fighter fires an RPG during an attack for the city of Sirte, Libya, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Rebel forces are battling to make headway against loyalist fighters inside the home town of Libya's ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Interesting "RPG" o0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-10-2011, 22:10:02
It's a newsource.  I even heard them refer to RPG's as "shoulder launched katayusha rockets"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 04-10-2011, 23:10:29
Spot the Epic WW2 weapon!and WW1! And a weapon i so want!

So far, Browning HP, Sterling SMG and a Carcano Carbine M1891. It must be a pain in the ass to find ammo for the Carcano.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 04-10-2011, 23:10:05
na they just take the next smaller one and hammer it inside XD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 04-10-2011, 23:10:48
lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-10-2011, 23:10:04
Spot the Epic WW2 weapon!and WW1! And a weapon i so want!

So far, Browning HP, Sterling SMG and a Carcano Carbine M1891. It must be a pain in the ass to find ammo for the Carcano.

Actually, the carcano's are loved right now.  They have tons of ammo for them, left over from the italians, and they were incredibly popular in Libya as hunting rifles.  Now, they're seeing tons of use in the civil war, since the flat desert is perfect for long range rifles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-10-2011, 23:10:39
It's a newsource.  I even heard them refer to RPG's as "shoulder launched katayusha rockets"
Da, just like every assault rifle is being called an "AK47" by journalists or as IFVs/APCs are "tanks"...
But I really wonder what type of rocket launcher that is. Maybe something home-built as those Libyans are really innovative when it comes to improvising weapons (mounting a BMP1 turret on a pick-up for example).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-10-2011, 23:10:37
Looks to me like an S-5 rocket:

Quote from: Wikipedia
S-5, along with S-8 and S-13 rockets, have been deployed from the backs of pick-up trucks (generally, technicals) during the 2011 Libyan Civil War,[2] serving as a make-shift MLRS. The rebels have also developed a man-portable launcher for the S-5, turning the rocket into a make-shift RPG round.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 05-10-2011, 00:10:28
I call it, the doorbell rocket launcher  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NXJnPETXVs&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-10-2011, 10:10:38
Great video Yustax, those Libyans are really innovative when it comes to improvising weapons!
This one´s one of my favourite conversions:
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2s7vnrr.jpg)
It´s a BMP-1 turret mounted on a technical. The whole combo is being used as light artillery and seems to be relatively stable because of the low recoil of the BMP-1 cannon. If the pick-up chassis can carry the weight without breaking down after some time is another question...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 05-10-2011, 17:10:28
Great video Yustax, those Libyans are really innovative when it comes to improvising weapons!
This one´s one of my favourite conversions:
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2s7vnrr.jpg)
It´s a BMP-1 turret mounted on a technical. The whole combo is being used as light artillery and seems to be relatively stable because of the low recoil of the BMP-1 cannon. If the pick-up chassis can carry the weight without breaking down after some time is another question...
My guess is it's a Hilux, so... yes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWKz7Cthkk
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 06-10-2011, 06:10:01
Australians, doesn't take a rocket surgeon to figure out where they are.
(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/6363/diggers.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-10-2011, 17:10:33
Spot the Epic WW2 weapon!and WW1! And a weapon i so want!

So far, Browning HP, Sterling SMG and a Carcano Carbine M1891. It must be a pain in the ass to find ammo for the Carcano.
Correct but not correct about the ammo. Pvri partisan makes Carcano ammo, and not to expensive. Many of the 6.5x55 swedish compoments can be used on 6.5x52 carcano. 2 italian companies produce the ammo aswel as Pakistan ordance factories.
And ofcourse, the ammo is locally produced in Libya aswel. There are infact a few ammo presses of the Italians during WW2 still present in libya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-10-2011, 20:10:35
(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/3558/800xyu.jpg)
Libya again. Interesting vehicle!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 07-10-2011, 09:10:40
Think it's an Artillery Spotter Vehicle, from MTLB series
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 08-10-2011, 16:10:48
9P157-2 Tank Destroyer, based on the BMP-3.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 08-10-2011, 18:10:32
9P157-2 Tank Destroyer, based on the BMP-3.

Seems I was wrong ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 09-10-2011, 08:10:51
Might be a repost, but too epic not to propagate.
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2897/1317873476423.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 09-10-2011, 18:10:10
(http://www.ausairpower.net/Atlantic-Conveyor-MoD-S.jpg)
British transport ship, Atlantic Conveyor, after being hit by two AM.39 "Exocet", anti-ship missiles.
This event occured during the Falklands war and the 2 pilots that were flying the 2 SUper Etendard jets were Roberto Ćurilović and Julio Barazza.
With that cargo ship, the Brits lost a total of 370 650 000 pounds worth of equipement ment for the invading forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 09-10-2011, 21:10:24
Škoda 3,7 cm Infanteriegeschutz M.15, pulled by Austro-Hungarian soldier
(http://www.palba.cz/forumfoto/albums/userpics/11841/37mm_ig_m15_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 10-10-2011, 13:10:06
Same gun in firing position during training:

(http://www.palba.cz/forumfoto/albums/userpics/11841/37mm_ig_m15_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-10-2011, 18:10:11
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2996/x800n.jpg)
An African Union peacekeeper runs to take up a position during clashes with Islamist militants in Mogadishu, Somalia Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Heavy fighting broke out in Somalia's capital on Monday after pro-government forces attacked militant positions following what the African Union force said were the deaths of at least 12 Somali civilians because of militants' mortars.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 11-10-2011, 15:10:33
Using aiming scope of the same Škoda gun

(http://www.palba.cz/forumfoto/albums/userpics/11841/37mm_ig_m15_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 12-10-2011, 12:10:04
(http://media.nu.nl/m/m1ezweoalh3y_700.jpg)
Rebels in Libia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 12-10-2011, 12:10:45
Bard uses 'Inspire courage'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 12-10-2011, 14:10:57
Also not epic machine gun guy going rambo... on slippers.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-10-2011, 17:10:13
what kind of MG is that...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 12-10-2011, 17:10:11
what kind of MG is that...

Isn't it the M1919A6?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 12-10-2011, 17:10:29
Shooting M1919A6 in flip-flops, standing..
LIKE A BAUS!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 12-10-2011, 18:10:02
The bullets in the belt are to far appart, very likely russian.

I think it is a PKMT.

(http://russian-weapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/pkmt-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Bang0o on 13-10-2011, 17:10:21
that guitar looks shooped to me :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 13-10-2011, 18:10:01
What i most likely will be shooting next year:  ;D ;D ;D

(http://www.intell.rtaf.mi.th/intellUserFiles/image/Archer%20Truck_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 13-10-2011, 20:10:33
Austro-Hungarian soldiers and some shell (305 mm maybe?)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/jh0225/MGgroup2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-10-2011, 10:10:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Charles_Meynier_-_Napoleon_in_Berlin.png)

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French troops entering Berlin

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The twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt (older name: Auerstädt) were fought on 14 October 1806 on the plateau west of the river Saale in today's Germany, between the forces of Napoleon I of France and Frederick William III of Prussia. The decisive defeat suffered by the Prussian Army subjugated the Kingdom of Prussia to the French Empire until the Sixth Coalition was formed in 1812.

Several figures integral to the reformation of the Prussian Army participated at Jena-Auerstedt, including Gebhard von Blücher, Carl von Clausewitz, August Neidhardt von Gneisenau, Gerhard von Scharnhorst, and Hermann von Boyen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-10-2011, 13:10:20
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USMC%20-%204/4c33ca9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-10-2011, 13:10:12
(http://www.25idl.army.mil/deployment/oef%20afghanistan/deployment/Big/OEF%20Jan31_2005%20Show%20of%20Force%20Artillery-115.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 15-10-2011, 13:10:16
Dutch PzH-2000
(http://nick.radelaar.org/files/PzH-2000.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-10-2011, 12:10:26
(http://wdict.net/img/2s7+pion.jpg)

Russian artillery>All

203mm gun. A standard range of 37.5 KM and with RAP 55km

1000 built, only 37 remain in service in the russian army (other countries still operate it with around 350 in service)
Rumours have been flying that a replacement is being developed. With a standard range of 45 km with standard ammo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-10-2011, 13:10:26
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/Surrender_of_Lord_Cornwallis.jpg)

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Surrender of Lord Cornwallis
by John Trumbull, depicting the British surrendering to French (left) and American (right) troops. Oil on canvas, 1820

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The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive victory by a combined assault of American forces led by General George Washington and French forces led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis. The culmination of the Yorktown campaign, it proved to be the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in North America, as the surrender of Cornwallis' army prompted the British government eventually to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 16-10-2011, 18:10:39
(http://wdict.net/img/2s7+pion.jpg)

Russian artillery>All

203mm gun. A standard range of 37.5 KM and with RAP 55km

1000 built, only 37 remain in service in the russian army (other countries still operate it with around 350 in service)
Rumours have been flying that a replacement is being developed. With a standard range of 45 km with standard ammo

Is it "Pion" ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-10-2011, 10:10:26
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/334/1000xaw.jpg)
A subject not so many people know about is the German police commitment in Afghanistan. With German help a training camp for the Afghan National Police was created in Mazar-E-Sharif where German police officers train their Afghan collegeagues.
This particluar photo shows German president Christian Wulff on his visit to M-E-S, together with German police officers, Bundeswehr soldiers and other officials.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-10-2011, 20:10:16
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2416/imageoriginal4843279.jpg)
More German BIAS. Atleast this photo contains Panzerfausts, everyone likes Panzerfausts because it Fausts Panzers. And bunkers. And compound walls.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-10-2011, 20:10:53
Maybe a should post a chechnya series the coming days, here is number one.

Russian drivers, what did you think would happen?

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/chechnyamemoriesinpicturesphotos-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-10-2011, 22:10:23
Now that's some effective cage armor
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 20-10-2011, 10:10:22
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/9154/1318104921669.jpg)
Im asking ,  WTF is that and why we cant see that in FH2 ?  ;D


BTW ... yes , I know this is a Colombian upgunned M20 , used for jungle warfare . That was retorical question  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-10-2011, 15:10:17
Maybe a should post a chechnya series the coming days, here is number one.
Good idea!

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4406/27271252.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-10-2011, 18:10:30
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8523/imageoriginal4871446.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-10-2011, 18:10:00
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/905/1000xum.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 20-10-2011, 19:10:53
From the hip.  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-10-2011, 21:10:08
(http://wdict.net/img/2s7+pion.jpg)

Russian artillery>All

203mm gun. A standard range of 37.5 KM and with RAP 55km

1000 built, only 37 remain in service in the russian army (other countries still operate it with around 350 in service)
Rumours have been flying that a replacement is being developed. With a standard range of 45 km with standard ammo

Is it "Pion" ?
Yep

rumours are around that a replacement is being developed. One probaly with increased mobility in mind. Pion is very powerfull and is insane accuracte and range is awesome, but it takes 3 minutes to set up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-10-2011, 21:10:03
Someone had a lucky day

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/chechnyamemoriesinpicturesphotos-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-10-2011, 23:10:01
More Chechnya:
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1629/48419426.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 22-10-2011, 09:10:27
Austro-Hungarian soldiers, Italy 1916-18

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/jh0225/MGpos1web.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-10-2011, 18:10:31
Siben, where are your Chechnya pics?

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5166/79911022.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-10-2011, 22:10:36
I was away the past 2 days, just came home, here is one :)

(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/chechnyamemoriesinpicturesphotos-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-10-2011, 11:10:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Franco-prussian_war_faubourg_Metz.jpg)

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The Siege of Metz lasting from 19 August – 27 October 1870 was fought during the Franco-Prussian War and ended in a decisive Prussian victory.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Metz
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-10-2011, 12:10:03
(http://media.englishrussia.com/newpictures/chechnyamemoriesinpicturesphotos-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-10-2011, 16:10:04
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/ak47nut/AKPHOTOS7/RUSS14.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 23-10-2011, 16:10:04
I thought the AK-74 had a orange mag, bu that one dosn't
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-10-2011, 17:10:40
They have a plastic mag, can be many colours
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-10-2011, 17:10:35
I thought the AK-74 had a orange mag, bu that one dosn't
The magazines, wich are two-part glass-reinforced polyethylene plastic molding, assembled using an epoxy resin adhesive. Where first Like that yes. They later went to dark brown and eventually black magazines in 1980's, however the brightly coloured magazines where still used and even manufactured untill 1985. They are still used today
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-10-2011, 19:10:33
Is that guy a crewmen or something or did the Russian just not care about proper equipment?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-10-2011, 19:10:32
Not exactly sure what you mean by "is he a crewman or something" but no, the russian army really doesn't care about proper equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-10-2011, 19:10:07
(http://www.clarin.com/politica/ARGENTINA-GOBERNADOR-BANDERA-ABRIL-MALVINAS_CLAIMA20111022_0092_19.jpg)

1982, Argetinean Helicopter flying above the Governor's House, Falklands, shortly after Occupation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 23-10-2011, 20:10:41
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Evstafiev-helicopter-shot-down.jpg)

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A Russian Mi-8 helicopter shot down by Chechen fighters near the Chechen capital, Grozny.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 24-10-2011, 00:10:34
(http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/205/ww2camonam.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-11-2011, 21:11:29
Time to revive this thread.

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/824/l10q.jpg)
Quote
A German soldier shows a 40mm grenade, dedicated to fallen 22-year-old PFC Serej Motz, of Light Infantry Btl 292 who was killed by an RPG during a firefight near Kunduz, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-11-2011, 12:11:08
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3614/l26k.jpg)

Note the pimped G3, used as DMR.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-11-2011, 15:11:03
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8998/opnorthh03.jpg)
Austrian APC in Kosovo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 09-11-2011, 15:11:37
wth this church looks like it is out of Paper lol.

Paper Model church  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 10-11-2011, 05:11:21
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1474/1319344658044.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 10-11-2011, 16:11:14
Is this Korea ? And it's a Winchester M1912 ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-11-2011, 16:11:54
Looks like Vietnam to me with all those flakvests(?).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 10-11-2011, 18:11:24
Looks photoshopped.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 10-11-2011, 19:11:40
Is this Korea ? And it's a Winchester M1912 ?

It is Vietnam. Not sure where or when or who, but a great photo I stumbled upon a week or so ago. The shotgun appears to, and should be, a Mossberg 500.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 11-11-2011, 00:11:48
  You sure about that?  Looks to have an exposed hammer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-11-2011, 02:11:24
That might just be a shadow in the grassy area behind the gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-11-2011, 05:11:14
  You sure about that?  Looks to have an exposed hammer.

No, I'm not sure. That's why I took the trouble to use grammar that illustrated that fact. It would most probably be the Mossberg 500, as that was the standard shotgun of the US armed forces at the time. It also has a similar silhouette. A Winchester M1912 would not have been likely for line infantry units.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 11-11-2011, 06:11:27
That might just be a shadow in the grassy area behind the gun.

I'll buy that.  The barrel length beyond the magazine sorta rules out Ithaca as well. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-11-2011, 11:11:59
I´ve stumbled upon an interesting Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/orac22)  of a 22-year old guy from the USA who has spent some time in Libya, first as a medic and then, later on as a combatant. Equipped with a full HD camera he joined a group of rebels and filmed lots of interesting stuff, ranging from firefights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9pFrt95H7U&feature=player_embedded), even more firefights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Be-QXSTOLx4), firefights in Sirte (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_yL5DwBptE&feature=player_embedded) and other things. If you´ve got some time and if you´re interested in that whole conflict, check out his channel. He has uploaded around 240 videos and even though they alck a name, there are some interesting scenes. Unfortunately he seems to be mentally unstable (http://www.salon.com/2011/10/26/npr_celebrates_crazy_forum_trolls_decision_to_practice_unlicensed_medicine_in_libya/). o0
And a pic of course:
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/WDW_Megaraptor/tumblr_lt45c4ca5d1r48bt7o2_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-11-2011, 03:11:05
He seems like a psychopathic adrenaline junkie, who goes to a warzone as a medic but then all the sudden decides to rambo the rest of the conflict?

Here's a few from a country thats doing off a lot better, Iraq.

Highway on the Kurdistan region.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KIrak3.jpg)

A local militia dude with a mustache in Kurdistan region.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KIrak1.jpg)

Iraqi Police. :P
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/KIrak2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-11-2011, 11:11:20
Tolga, yeah, basically like this. I´ve also read somewhere that he´s schizophrenic and has not the healthiest mind. But his videos are interesting, nonetheless, because he´s giving us a good and intimate view on the Libyan rebels. Plus their marksmanship is more than hilarious. ^^

Anyway:
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6566/viewpich.jpg)
Belgian NH-90 helicopter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-11-2011, 01:11:45
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4090/800xfr.jpg)

Libyan soldiers loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi are seen in the city of Gueriane, 180km north of Tripoli, April 20, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 14-11-2011, 01:11:07
Anyway:
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6566/viewpich.jpg)
Belgian NH-90 helicopter.

Hmm, I don't like much helicopters that aren't USA/USMC, but these things look awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 14-11-2011, 02:11:06
And are very very very expensive.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 14-11-2011, 03:11:40
And delayed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-11-2011, 21:11:38
And blackjack! and HOOKERS!!!
wait..
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8326/52308793.jpg)

MI24 hinds. Discussion ends because of epicness of hind

Here's one flying over kabul, afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-11-2011, 00:11:53
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4090/800xfr.jpg)

Libyan soldiers loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi are seen in the city of Gueriane, 180km north of Tripoli, April 20, 2011.

uhhhm?

maybe i suck in geography, but wouldnt 180km North of Tripoli end up in the middle of the mediterranean sea?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 15-11-2011, 20:11:38
Well Yustax asked me for an operational pic of the JNG-90 rifle a while ago on this thread, if he's still active then here you go :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/8798.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 16-11-2011, 01:11:08
Well Yustax asked me for an operational pic of the JNG-90 rifle a while ago on this thread, if he's still active then here you go :P

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/8798.jpg)

Dude!!! You really care *Sniff* It's...beautiful. Just like the Cheytac M200 pic. Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-11-2011, 09:11:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Shengraben1.jpg)

Quote
The Battle of Schöngrabern (also known as the Battle of Hollabrunn) was an engagement in the Napoleonic Wars during the War of the Third Coalition, fought on 16 November 1805 near Hollabrunn in Lower Austria, four weeks after the Battle of Ulm and two weeks before the Battle of Austerlitz.

The Russian army of Kutuzov was retiring north of the Danube before the French army of Napoleon. On 15 November 1805 Marshals Murat and Lannes, commanding the French advance guard, had captured a bridge over the Danube at Vienna by falsely claiming that an armistice had been signed, and then rushing the bridge while the guards were distracted. Kutuzov needed to gain time in order to make contact near Brünn with reinforcements led by Buxhowden. He ordered his rearguard under Major-General Prince Pyotr Bagration to delay the French.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-11-2011, 10:11:01
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/afghan110111/s_a01_30984799.jpg)

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A severely wounded US Marine hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is carried by his comrades to a medevac helicopter of U.S. Army's Task Force Lift "Dust Off", Charlie Company 1-171 Aviation Regiment to be airlifted in Helmand province, on October 31, 2011. The Marine was hit by an IED, lost both his legs and fights for his life. (Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 16-11-2011, 18:11:10
Is that...stump his hand?  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 16-11-2011, 18:11:33
Is that...stump his hand?  :o

Quote
A severely wounded US Marine hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is carried by his comrades to a medevac helicopter of U.S. Army's Task Force Lift "Dust Off", Charlie Company 1-171 Aviation Regiment to be airlifted in Helmand province, on October 31, 2011. The Marine was hit by an IED, lost both his legs and fights for his life. (Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-11-2011, 21:11:05
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1631/111111fqw942841.jpg)
Quote
Tech. Sgt. Christian Corella, covers his sector from the door of an Mi17 Hip during an emergency resupply flight Nov. 11, 2011, through western Afghanistan. The U.S. and Afghan flight crews provided supplies to a remote Afghan border patrol outpost. Corella is an aerial gunner from the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Tyler Placie)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-11-2011, 10:11:35
God I can't explain how much I hate those cheap flame design on the helmets, I mean what is the point? xD

Pakistani Special Forces (SSG) probably near Afghan border.
(http://i.imgur.com/3fqJJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 19-11-2011, 13:11:07
God I can't explain how much I hate those cheap flame design on the helmets, I mean what is the point? xD

Falls in same category with barbed wire tattoo on arm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-11-2011, 15:11:15
God I can't explain how much I hate those cheap flame design on the helmets, I mean what is the point? xD

Falls in same category with barbed wire tattoo on arm.

+ Having someones name written in Chinese on ones arm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-11-2011, 16:11:36
tskhinvali,  South Ossetia.

(http://media.englishrussia.com/112011/cityatwar/warct003-47.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-11-2011, 19:11:58
^Did that tank turret crash through the roof? o0

(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6643/showphpc.jpg)

A German "MULTI" heavy truck with additional armour, carrying an 18-man transportation container in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-11-2011, 21:11:06
Jeezus, you guys sure that thing is safe? :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 19-11-2011, 21:11:31
Looks like something out of Red Alert.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 19-11-2011, 22:11:07
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2d9z8dx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-11-2011, 23:11:55
^Did that tank turret crash through the roof? o0

I think so, here is another one.

(http://media.englishrussia.com/112011/cityatwar/warct003-48.jpg)

looks like the same style turret.

If i ever see that on a tank, and they tell me to drive it into combat i think i will refuse. Seems like it goes up in quite a bang when hit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-11-2011, 23:11:47
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6643/showphpc.jpg)

A German "MULTI" heavy truck with additional armour, carrying an 18-man transportation container in Afghanistan.

You sure that thing is German?

Looks like someone's been busy with the German flag stickers.  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RedBullBF2 on 19-11-2011, 23:11:14
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechselladersystem_Multi
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 20-11-2011, 09:11:18
about the tank: T72 variant?
The back of the turret looks similar. and it was the most common tank there.

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9080/435942z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-11-2011, 09:11:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Bundesarchiv_Bild_104-0941A%2C_Bei_Cambrai%2C_zerst%C3%B6rter_englischer_Panzer_Mark_I.jpg)

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German soldiers recovering a British Mark IV tank. The effectiveness of the tank in combat was limited in the extreme

"Down in a Shell crater, We Fought Like Kilkenny Cats"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-11-2011, 10:11:08
about the tank: T72 variant?
The back of the turret looks similar. and it was the most common tank there.


That would indeed be a safe bet, but i think T54 is also likely.

(http://media.englishrussia.com/112011/cityatwar/warct003-52.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-11-2011, 11:11:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Bundesarchiv_Bild_104-0941A%2C_Bei_Cambrai%2C_zerst%C3%B6rter_englischer_Panzer_Mark_I.jpg)

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German soldiers recovering a British Mark IV tank. The effectiveness of the tank in combat was limited in the extreme

"Down in a Shell crater, We Fought Like Kilkenny Cats"

Whilst German artillery and anti-tank tactics were extremely effective, the most effective weapon against the tanks was their own engines.  It wasn't uncommon for over half of the tanks deployed to break down before they had even reached their start lines, much less combat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 20-11-2011, 14:11:51
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk65/prodham/tDFcEZBNu3Xp.jpg)
WW1 aircraft gunner training
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-11-2011, 18:11:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Bundesarchiv_Bild_104-0941A%2C_Bei_Cambrai%2C_zerst%C3%B6rter_englischer_Panzer_Mark_I.jpg)

Quote
German soldiers recovering a British Mark IV tank. The effectiveness of the tank in combat was limited in the extreme

"Down in a Shell crater, We Fought Like Kilkenny Cats"

Whilst German artillery and anti-tank tactics were extremely effective, the most effective weapon against the tanks was their own engines.  It wasn't uncommon for over half of the tanks deployed to break down before they had even reached their start lines, much less combat.
At first the tanks did indeed broke down, but things changed alot and in 1917 and 1918 the "tank" was finnanly being truly combat effective
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-11-2011, 19:11:31
AT Cambrai in 1917, half of the tanks never reached the start line due to engine break down.  By the 4th day, less than 10% of the tanks were active.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 21-11-2011, 20:11:12
AT Cambrai in 1917, half of the tanks never reached the start line due to engine break down.  By the 4th day, less than 10% of the tanks were active.
But my 8th grade history book which had a full 5 paragraphs on WWI said the British tanks and American soldiers broke the back of the Kaiser and beat the Hun! (American history book mind you)

We never did get past 1920 in history class (started at the French revolution, before that wasn't important I guess), but I read the 1900-2000 part of the book about 5 times, the WWI & WWII at least 10 times though :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-11-2011, 23:11:27
Tanks didn't win the war, but the American surge of power (2,000,000 troops in the front lines) did.  Especially when the Meuse Argonne Offensive smashed through the German flank, cut their rail lines, and starved all their troops north of Verdun of supplies, reinforcement, and ammo, forcing them to begin the long fighting retreat to their border.

(http://www.meuse-argonne.com/Randys%20Images/ExermontTanks.jpg)

City combat during the offensive.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-11-2011, 23:11:32
A song wich is order

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj3n02CQJiU

always found this beautifull and sad to listen to  :'(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-11-2011, 22:11:45
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5056/1000xe.jpg)
Quote
Egyptian army soldiers stand behind a barbed wire barricade during clashes on a side street near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 22, 2011. Egyptians frustrated with military rule battled police in the streets again on Tuesday as the generals scrambled to cope with the cabinet's proffered resignation after bloodshed that has jolted plans for Egypt's first free election in decades.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-11-2011, 02:11:54
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5056/1000xe.jpg)
(http://images.wikia.com/half-life/en/images/c/cb/Metrocop_blue_eyes.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-11-2011, 22:11:07
^^ We seem to be throwing those gas masks to every country in the region. We call them half life 2 masks in service, to back up CPS's picture :D

Romanian in Afghanistan. Don't know specifically where though.
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8409/us4b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 23-11-2011, 23:11:25
Nothing new on the western front, unfortunately. At least having a holiday in Egypt is very cheap now (thinking of going to the Red Sea for a week < 300€ after new years)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-11-2011, 11:11:31
(http://augengeradeaus.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/RGW90.jpg)
The German Armed Forces will get the RGW-90 (also known as MATADOR) rocket launcher for urban warfare scenarios. Nice!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 24-11-2011, 17:11:33
British soldiers and dead Fenian, after Battle of Eccles Hill,Canada 1870
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/GrantRCanada/Canadian%20military/ecclesH_sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-11-2011, 04:11:28
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2226/800xe.jpg)

(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8250/800xuh.jpg)

Gadaffi Loyalists guarding a Checkpoint between the Capital and the City of Zawiyah February 27, 2011.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-11-2011, 22:11:30
With Afghanistan becoming the latest hot spot, many seemed to have forgotten about another crisis area.
For many weeks the situation in Kosovo has become worse, with ethnic Serbs blocking border posts and streets. Clashes with KFOR forces escalated today again, when unknown gunmen opened fire on German troops, wounding two, including a high-ranking officer.


(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5549/1000xug.jpg)
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2641/1000xx.jpg)

(After not posting here for some days, I´ll just post two pics, I hope that I´ll be forgiven for that)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-11-2011, 02:11:50
(http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/tresher6/fotos%20A4%20comodoro%201%20de%20mayo/IMG_0848.jpg)

Argentine A4s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 29-11-2011, 13:11:59
Hellcat ... Hellcat never changes ...
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7845/krajinaex1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-12-2011, 18:12:52
South Ossetia, today. I don't know if these guys are Russian or South Ossetian but they are getting a big + on the hardcore meter :D

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9219/1000xsf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 02-12-2011, 19:12:33
I said come in, dont stand there!

Get out of here Stalker!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-12-2011, 22:12:16
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9358/5h343bild.jpg)

Remnants of a Fennek scout vehicle, that was hit by a roadside bomb. All three crew members survived with light injuries.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-12-2011, 23:12:14
If there was no description, i would say all crew members died.

I said come in, dont stand there!

Get out of here Stalker!

HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO

STALKER, Come over here, lets have a little chat.

What are you dead??? what are you here!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-12-2011, 16:12:07
If there was no description, i would say all crew members died.

You'd be surprised what kind of conditions crews could come crawling out of :P There doesn't seem to be any huge life risking penetration though.

CT Unit of the Gendarmerie arresting a house full of dudes that had 2 bombs, few AK's and 2 SVD's.
(http://www.limepic.com/img/b49f7c09f7a309488402.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-12-2011, 00:12:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/RAR_Vietnam.jpg)
Australian soldier in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-12-2011, 00:12:22
(http://edu.glogster.com/media/5/27/61/94/27619431.jpg)

Soviet 122mm D-74 Field guns opening fire at enemy positions, during the soviet invasion of afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-12-2011, 12:12:42
That's not Afghanistan, that's near the village of Duba-Yurt in January, 2000 (Second Chechen War) according to Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Chechen_War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-12-2011, 12:12:58
Well what i found it said Afghanistan

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-12-2011, 14:12:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Sherman_sea_1868.jpg)

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Sherman's March to the Sea is the name commonly given to the Savannah Campaign conducted around Georgia from November 15, 1864 to December 21, 1864 by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union Army in the American Civil War. The campaign began with Sherman's troops leaving the captured city of Atlanta, Georgia, on November 16 and ended with the capture of the port of Savannah on December 21. It inflicted significant damage, particularly to industry and infrastructure (per the doctrine of total war), and also to civilian property. Military historian David J. Eicher wrote that Sherman "defied military principles by operating deep within enemy territory and without lines of supply or communication. He destroyed much of the South's physical and psychological capacity to wage war"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-12-2011, 17:12:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Eod_technician_ireland.jpg/758px-Eod_technician_ireland.jpg)

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"The Long Walk" – a British Army Technical Officer approaches a suspect device at the junction of Manor Street and Oldpark Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The quotation on the sign on the building to the left is from the Old Testament (Amos 4:12).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 07-12-2011, 11:12:32
not a pic but an interesting video about an forward outpost in Afghanistan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cZjGHCodxVs

so post a pic too

(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2387/1000xbe.jpg)

Anybody notice anything? ^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-12-2011, 11:12:41
MG3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 07-12-2011, 13:12:42
more
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-12-2011, 13:12:39
OOOOH i see what you did there
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 07-12-2011, 14:12:51
Pitchfork?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-12-2011, 14:12:01
A terrible lack of trigger discipline....

Anyway, new photo from my grandpas collection:

(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2739/40410480.jpg)
1938, somewhere in Southern Germany. A column of "Reichsarbeitsdienst"-workers march along a street on their way to a building site. Notice the paramilitary style of the young boys.
The RAD was used as a tool to introduce military lifestyle and behaviour to young boys before they were drafted into the Wehrmacht.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-12-2011, 17:12:20
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383177_157380934361354_100002683460253_179569_1431124104_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 08-12-2011, 11:12:12
Is that a Krag-Jørgensen?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Cain on 08-12-2011, 12:12:27
Is that a Krag-Jørgensen?
I would say mas 36, but correct me if im wrong :)
and it looks like he also has 2 rifle grenades in his backpack
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-12-2011, 17:12:36
Im almost sure that it is a MAS-36
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-12-2011, 17:12:38
Yes, it's a MAS 36 :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-12-2011, 17:12:44
It is a Mas 36/51 to be precise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-12-2011, 09:12:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Allenby_enters_Jerusalem_1917.jpg)

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General Allenby enters Jerusalem on foot, 11 December 1917

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The Battle of Jerusalem (officially named the "Jerusalem Operations" by the British) developed from 17 November with fighting continuing until 30 December 1917 during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I. Before the capture of Jerusalem was secured, two battles were recognised by the British as being fought in the Judean Hills to the north and east of the Hebron–Junction Station line. These were the Battle of Nebi Samwil from 17 to 24 November and the Defence of Jerusalem from 26 to 30 December 1917. They also recognised within the Jerusalem Operations, the Battle of Jaffa from 21 to 22 December 1917 fought between the Tul Keram–Junction Station–Jaffa railway and the sea, as a subsidiary battle.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1977-101-36%2C_Deutsche_Soldaten_in_Jerusalem.jpg)

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German soldiers in Jerusalem in 1914

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-12-2011, 19:12:16
(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7189/610xmc.jpg)
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A wounded French soldier with the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is pictured at the site of a powerful bomb that struck a peacekeeping patrol in the Lebanese coastal town of Tyre on December 9, 2011 wounding five French soldiers and two civilians.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-12-2011, 21:12:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/AWMphotoP00373.004.jpeg)

Ford T utility with a .303 vickers of the Desert mountain corps, jeruzalem operations, world war 1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-12-2011, 06:12:45
Special Forces in Vietnam during the "Son Tay raid"

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Slide5.jpg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Slide8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-12-2011, 09:12:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/AO-Etiopia-1936-A-artiglieria-nel-Tembien.jpg)

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Italian artillery in Ethiopia in 1936

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The Second Italo–Abyssinian War (also referred to as the Second Italo-Ethiopian War or just the Ethiopian War, Italian: Guerra d'Etiopia) was a colonial war that started in October 1935 and ended in May 1936. The war was fought between the armed forces of the Kingdom of Italy (Regno d'Italia) and the armed forces of the Ethiopian Empire (also known as Abyssinia). The war resulted in the military occupation of Ethiopia and its annexation into the newly created colony of Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana, or AOI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-12-2011, 15:12:11
Rule #69 of COIN: Don't get caught with your pants down.

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/Infantry/cakepantsdown.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-12-2011, 20:12:46
^Reminds me of a story a buddy told me. During his deployment to Kosovo his task was to observe "donkey paths" drug and weapon smugglers use. It seems like a high-power night-vision device is a nice tool to spy on people. ^^

Anyway, to revive this thread again:
(http://i39.tinypic.com/iqfqdi.jpg)
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A German soldier with the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stands guard at the scene where a German military armored vehicle was hit by road side bomb in Baghlan north of Kabul, Nov. 29, 2011. Two German soldiers were wounded after their vehicle was hit. (Javid Basharat/Associated Press)

Lucky soldiers...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-12-2011, 22:12:13
Lucky soldiers and a damn well designed vehicle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 16-12-2011, 13:12:38
Lets build a fast Tank. Beginning of BT Series.
(http://taurtoisemotorsports.com/Mon%20Pix/flying%20tanks.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-12-2011, 15:12:14
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1845/6511260711f71f8729dfb.jpg)

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German Transall activating flares as AA rocket countermeassures.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-12-2011, 16:12:30
porno o.O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-12-2011, 20:12:19
That picture is trippin'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 16-12-2011, 22:12:08
that plane is trippin on acid! :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-12-2011, 11:12:01
Yeah, it´s pretty damn crazy. Those Transalls are really cool planes!
Anyway:
(http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/7687/1000xr.jpg)
A rare sight: German Recovery tank in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-12-2011, 20:12:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Destroyed8H_Cromwell.jpg)

British cromwell after the battle of imjin rivier. It recieved a very unlucky artillery hit and while the tank was totalled, the crew was wounded but survived
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-12-2011, 13:12:27
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Australian%20Defence%20Force%202/9d5be6ea.jpg)

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Australian BUSHMASTERS provide security at the site for the new Forward Operating Base (FOB), at the entrance to the Baluchi Valley, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-12-2011, 09:12:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/Nalty1.jpg)

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B-52 Stratofortress on bomb run

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Operation Linebacker II was a US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 aerial bombing campaign, conducted against targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) during the final period of US involvement in the Vietnam War. The operation was conducted from 18–29 December 1972, leading to several of informal names such as "The December Raids" and "The Christmas Bombings".[5] It saw the largest heavy bomber strikes launched by the US Air Force since the end of World War II. Linebacker II was a resumption of the Operation Linebacker bombings conducted from May to October, with the emphasis of the new campaign shifted to attacks by B-52 Stratofortress bombers rather than tactical fighter aircraft. 1,600 civilians died in Hanoi and Haiphong in the raids
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-01-2012, 15:01:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Raulche2.jpg)

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Raúl Castro (left), with his arm around his second-in-command, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, in their Sierra de Cristal mountain stronghold in Oriente Province, Cuba, in 1958.

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The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement against the regime of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista between 1953 and 1959. Batista was finally ousted on 1 January 1959, and was replaced by a revolutionary government led by Castro. This government later reformed along communist lines, becoming the present Communist Party of Cuba in October 1965
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-01-2012, 19:01:17
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a3/China_capture_Seoul.jpg)

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The Third Battle of Seoul, also known as the Chinese New Year's Offensive, the January–Fourth Retreat or the Third Phase Campaign Western Sector, was a battle of the Korean War, which took place from December 31, 1950 to January 7, 1951 around the South Korean capital of Seoul. In the aftermath of the major Chinese victory at the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River, the United Nations Command started to contemplate on the possibility of evacuation from the Korean Peninsula. Upon learning this development, China's Chairman Mao Zedong ordered the Chinese People's Volunteer Army to cross the 38th parallel in an effort to pressure the United Nations forces to withdraw from South Korea.

On the New Year Eve of 1951, the Chinese 13th Army attacked the Republic of Korea (ROK) 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th Infantry Divisions along the 38th parallel, breaching United Nations Forces' defenses at the Imjin River, Hantan River, Gapyeong and Chuncheon in the process. To prevent the Chinese forces from overwhelming the defenders, the United States Eighth Army under the command of Lieutenant General Matthew B. Ridgway evacuated Seoul on January 3, 1951.

Although Chinese forces captured Seoul by the end of the battle, the Chinese invasion of South Korea galvanized the United Nations' support for South Korea, while the idea of evacuation was soon abandoned by the United Nations Command. At the same time, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army were exhausted after months of nonstop fighting since the start of the Chinese intervention, thereby allowing the United Nations forces to regain the initiative in Korea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-01-2012, 22:01:12
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6576/imagevaulthandlerw.jpg)
Swedish soldiers in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-01-2012, 03:01:31
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=164084&d=1320540297)

Swedish forces in Afghanistan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-01-2012, 10:01:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Deckhouse_V_photograph_-_1.jpg)

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Two U.S. Marine Corps amphibious tractors are moving along the beach in the foreground, with a UH-1 helicopter approaching at right. USS Washtenaw County (LST-1166) is in the background during Operation Deckhouse Five

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Operation Deckhouse Five occurred January 6–15, 1967. The operation was conducted by the United States Marine Corps and South Vietnamese Marine Corps forces along the Mekong River Delta, as part of the Vietnam War. The operation was notable in that it was a sizable, combined U.S. Marine and Vietnamese Marine amphibious operation and it was the last Special Landing Force (SLF) amphibious landing to take place beyond the boundaries of I Corps. An SLF was the designation of the Marine battalion and medium helicopter squadron (HMM)) assigned to the Seventh Fleet Amphibious Ready Group. The SLF regularly conducted amphibious operations across Vietnamese beaches into areas of suspected Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese Army (NVA) activity.

The primary objective of the operation was to secure prisoners. One platoon of 720th MP Battalion MPs from A Company were supporting.

Their mission was to construct a POW cage at Vung Tau, escort and secure POWs from the area of operations to the cage, process POWs, and escort POWs to the Army of The Republic of Vietnam III Corps cage at Bien Hoa.

The POW capture rate was below that anticipated. The operation failed and resulted in the deaths of 21 Vietcong and 7 US Marines.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 06-01-2012, 15:01:38
231 years ago, on the same day (January 6, 1781) was fought the Battle of Jersey.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/John_Singleton_Copley_001.jpg/1024px-John_Singleton_Copley_001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-01-2012, 10:01:39
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k33/TeamClaret/Various%20Non-CSJG%20Pics/Porma%20Pics/Russian/Afghanistan/140812472.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 07-01-2012, 13:01:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Tiran_Guns_IMG_0937.JPG/767px-Tiran_Guns_IMG_0937.JPG)
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An Israeli soldier stands next to an Egyptian gun that had blocked the Tiran Straits
It was during the Suez Crisis
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 08-01-2012, 01:01:56
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k33/TeamClaret/Various%20Non-CSJG%20Pics/Porma%20Pics/Russian/Afghanistan/140812472.jpg)

9th company? ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-01-2012, 12:01:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Battle_of_New_Orleans.jpg)

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General Andrew Jackson stands on the parapet of his makeshift defenses as his troops repulse attacking Highlanders, as imagined by painter Edward Percy Moran in 1910.

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The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United States had acquired with the Louisiana Purchase. The Treaty of Ghent had been signed on December 24, 1814 and ratified by the United States Senate on February 16, 1815. However, official dispatches announcing the peace would not reach the combatants until late February, finally putting an end to the war. The battle is widely regarded as the greatest American land victory of the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 08-01-2012, 13:01:11
meanwhile, IRL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0Cw3F9dPm54#t=177s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-01-2012, 14:01:42
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/5431/6648185867cdfc1f913bb.jpg)
Do you guys know this location? ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-01-2012, 14:01:08
Hiroshima
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 08-01-2012, 14:01:50
Wake island!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-01-2012, 14:01:46
Wake island!
Aye. ;)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft from the Kansas Air National Guard’s 190th Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel Navy F/A-18 Hornets over Wake Island during an escort mission from Japan to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Fulton)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-01-2012, 14:01:32
I might start uploading some Afghanistan pictures again, warning in advance some will be a bit gore.
(http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/9387/1326017160526.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-01-2012, 00:01:06
^^ Kiwi SAS in Kabul Afghanistan last year.

Invading Iraq in jeans.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/CakeIrak.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-01-2012, 03:01:49
(http://www.fuerzasaeronavales.com/wp-content/uploads/fuerzasaeronavales.com_.00128-900x600.jpg)

TAM, Tanque Argentino Mediano (Argentine Medium Tank) during Trials. This tank replaced the fleet of M4 Shermans available during the 60s and 70s.




Got interesting data about M4 Shermans. Argentina had M4A4 Sherman, and Fireflys. When we almost went to war against Chile in 1978, my dad told me that his Cavarly regiment had about 5 Fireflys and they were "The Best thing i ever seen". The interesting thing is that the Sherman was retired in 1998, when they were replaced by TAMs of the Second Armored Brigade.

The Funniest thing: in 2002, the Army was looking to reactivate one M4 Sherman per Regiment for "Clearing Minefield" duties, since the TAM proved to be innefective in this task.

Some M4 Shermans in the Argentine Army had 60 Years of Service.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-01-2012, 19:01:31
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6010/1326024608569.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-01-2012, 19:01:00
I´m sure those Kiwis weren´t happy to see their faces all over the internet...

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/72909ede.jpg)

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Afghan local police officers detain a suspected improvised explosive device emplacer in connection with the IED found while conducting route clearance in the Mangrah Troy district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2012

These guys look pretty high-speed, for local police. o0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-01-2012, 23:01:33
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8FSiOphVdZg/S11Nlm-zuDI/AAAAAAAAFKE/k_PBEm0tIMk/BMP2D.jpg)

BMP-2 belonging to the 201st Motor brigade near the aghan border during the soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

It was a major improvement over the BMP1 in everyway and performed much better aswel. The 30mm autocannon was deadly and the 9M113 Konkurs ATGM was put to good use

Altough some complaints where reported
for example, to reload the tanks ammo...it took only 2 hours
(later corrected in the BMP-2P)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-01-2012, 10:01:56
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7122/507501.jpg)
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Afghan local police officers prepare to move after sucessfuly disposing of an improvised explosive device while conducting route clearance in the Mangrah Troy district, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2012. (Army photo by Spc. David Barnes)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 10-01-2012, 19:01:42
Danish Challenger taking photos of pirates in Somalia

(http://forsvaret.dk/FTK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/PublishingImages/120110%201%20lejr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-01-2012, 19:01:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/Assault_on_Fort_Fisher_1865_Bacon_H79938.jpg)

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Advance of the Navy sharpshooters' unit under Lieutenant Williams, during the Sailors' and Marines' assault on Fort Fisher on 15 Jan 1865.

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The Second Battle of Fort Fisher was a joint assault by Union Army and naval forces against Fort Fisher, outside Wilmington, North Carolina, near the end of the American Civil War. Sometimes referred to as the "Gibraltar of the South" and the last major coastal stronghold of the Confederacy, Fort Fisher had tremendous strategic value during the war, providing a port for blockade runners supplying the Army of Northern Virginia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-01-2012, 19:01:13
(http://i.imgur.com/FGi5h.jpg)
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Soldiers from D Company, 5 Rifles are pictured with a Husky Potected Support Vehicle during a patrol in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-01-2012, 14:01:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Fire_ship_by_Volanakis.jpg)

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The burning of the Ottoman frigate at Eressos by Dimitrios Papanikolis.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 14-01-2012, 18:01:50
An Ottoman ship with the Royal Navy color sheme? Can anyone enlighten perhaps?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-01-2012, 19:01:22
Forgot to add this

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The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1832, with later assistance from several European powers, Russia, United Kingdom and France against the Ottoman Empire, who were assisted by their vassals, the Eyalet of Egypt and partly the Vilayet of Tunisia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-01-2012, 13:01:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/President_and_endymion.jpg)

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The Capture of USS President.

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The Capture of USS President was the result of a naval action fought at the end of the Anglo-American War of 1812. The frigate President tried to break out of New York Harbor, but was intercepted by a British squadron of four frigates and was forced to surrender.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-01-2012, 13:01:06
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/d90aa67c.jpg)
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Australian and American Soldiers during a civil affairs Mission while serving with Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Uruzgan, Afghanistan 15th January 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-01-2012, 22:01:05
while not a conflict, it is awesome enough to be shared

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4xLi6KmWWQA/S2DWqYq8MbI/AAAAAAAAAHc/hburMcvrLoE/Armament0139.jpg)

This is an artist impression of a CH 47 variant equipped with 2 external artillery howitzers of the 105mm

Yes
2 external 105 howitzers
The XM204 was a very impressive 105mm howitzer that due to its unique recoil system, reduced 70% of the recoil when firing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duee1V0aiJc

As you can see, the recoil is barely anything
Imagine if this ever came into production status! A flying artillery helicopter!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-01-2012, 00:01:54
^Nasty!

Anyway, new day, new pic:
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1842/1000xyb.jpg)
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A Pakistani soldier and policeman keep watch following an attack by militants on a police station in Dera Ismail Khan on January 14, 2012. A suicide bomber blew himself up as militants armed with guns launched an attack on a police station in northwest Pakistan wounding several policemen, officials said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-01-2012, 00:01:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Arc_de_Triomphe_mg_6835.jpg)

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French victories of the Peninsular War inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe

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The Peninsular War was a war between France and the allied powers of Spain, the United Kingdom, and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. The war began when French and Spanish armies crossed Spain and invaded Portugal in 1807. Then, in 1808, France turned on its ally, Spain. The war lasted until the Sixth Coalition defeated Napoleon in 1814
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-01-2012, 21:01:23
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/9092/800xjt.jpg)
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A member of the Free Syria Army with an assault rifle stands guard during a patrol in the western border town of Zabadani.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-01-2012, 18:01:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Battle_of_Naseby.jpg)

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The victory of the Parliamentarian New Model Army, under Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, over the Royalist army, commanded by Prince Rupert, at the Battle of Naseby (June 14, 1645) marked the decisive turning point in the English Civil War

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Civil_War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-01-2012, 18:01:13
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5517/imagepopup2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-01-2012, 19:01:12
Best job in the world....
(http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7012/6718139913_c2bfcca09e_b.jpg)
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A Gunner gestures happily after he fired a Howitzer based in the PRT Kunduz for exercise reasons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-01-2012, 19:01:03
(http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/djcrittenberger-photo-usarmy-vietnam-01.jpg)
Colonel Crittenberger In Vietnam (U.S. Army Photo)

And as mentioned in apocalypse now
"We train young men to drop fire on people, but their commanders won't allow them to write "fuck" on their airplanes because it's obscene! "
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-01-2012, 06:01:35
I like the derpy devil on the front.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-01-2012, 22:01:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Siege_of_Paris.jpg/776px-Siege_of_Paris.jpg)

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The Siege of Paris by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. Oil on canvas

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The Siege of Paris, lasting from September 19, 1870 – January 28, 1871, and the consequent capture of the city by Prussian forces led to French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the establishment of the German Empire as well as the Paris Commune.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-01-2012, 07:01:35
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5969/800xxx.jpg)
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A defected army soldier mans a machine gun atop a military vehicle as he secures a road where protesters rallied to demand the trial of Yemen's outgoing president Ali Abdullah Saleh and against his immunity from prosecution in Sanaa January 19, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 20-01-2012, 17:01:03
Fingers on the trigger while aiming at a bunch of children. Good thing he defected..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 21-01-2012, 00:01:08
IMO, he's aiming left of the kids.

On a related noted, I had a dream that all everybody posted for one whole page was U.S. Vietnam war photos.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-01-2012, 11:01:37
Too bad dreams aren´t reliable predictions. :)

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4913/800xuc.jpg)
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Ugandan peacekeepers advancing against Islamist militias in Somalia. African Union (AU) and government troops launched an offensive against Islamist insurgents in the Somali capital on Friday, seizing rebel bases beyond the city's limits for the first time, the AU force said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-01-2012, 12:01:03
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The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), between 21 January and 9 July 1968 during the Vietnam War. The combatants were elements of the United States (U.S.) III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), elements of the South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) and two to three division-size elements of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN). The American command in South Vietnam gave the defense of the base the nickname (Operation Scotland)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Hill_875_Vietnam.jpg)

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Combat on Hill 875, the most intense of the battles around Dak To.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 21-01-2012, 16:01:18
Vietnam war always looks so more messy then ww2. Also the soldiers look more weary.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-01-2012, 16:01:32
Dam i wish there was a Real vietnam shooter out there..

Anyone who can reccomend me some good Vietnam era movies?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 21-01-2012, 16:01:35
we were soldiers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-01-2012, 17:01:46
we were soldiers.
Exept that one
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 21-01-2012, 17:01:23
^^ not that bad!

Apocalypse now-
Platoon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-01-2012, 17:01:34
Time for a short clip, rather impressive.

http://youtu.be/ml27LRyFqR4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-01-2012, 17:01:10
^^ not that bad!

Apocalypse now-
Platoon
Hired platoon, Apocalypse now AND full metal jacket  ;D

Nam babeh!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 21-01-2012, 23:01:06
(http://www.dogguie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/armas-y-mujeres-20.jpg)

(http://www.dogguie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/armas-y-mujeres-25.jpg)

What is this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 21-01-2012, 23:01:09
(http://www.dogguie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/armas-y-mujeres-20.jpg)

(http://www.dogguie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/armas-y-mujeres-25.jpg)

What is this?
Iranian police women.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-01-2012, 00:01:36
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/TPMigration5/3-2.jpg)
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A Somali National Army (SNA) soldier points at an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) armoured personnel carrier during an advance into insurgent Al Shabaab territory in Mogadishu, in this handout photograph released by the United Nations-African Union Information Support Team
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 22-01-2012, 00:01:13
I know its not direct in a war zone but still o.O

(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/TPMigration5/1-8.jpg)

Indian Air Force personnel perform the Air Warrior Drill in Hyderabad on January 21, 2012, on the occasion of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Air Force station Begumpet which was established in 1951.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-01-2012, 08:01:41
(http://i.imgur.com/tyeqL.jpg)


Puerto Cabello naval base, Venezuela, 4 June 1962. A soldier who has been mortally wounded by a sniper clings onto navy chaplain Luis Padillo... Braving the streets amid sniper fire, to offer last rites to the dying, the priest encountered a wounded soldier, who pulled himself up by clinging to the priest’s cassock, as bullets chewed up the concrete around them. Rondón Lovera, who had to lie flat to avoid getting shot, later said that he was unsure how he managed to take this picture.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-01-2012, 10:01:13
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Isandhlwana.jpg)

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The Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879 was the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Eleven days after the British commenced their invasion of Zululand in South Africa, a Zulu force of some 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column consisting of about 1,800 British, colonial and native troops and perhaps 400 civilians. The Zulus were equipped mainly with the traditional assegai iron spears, iklwa and cow-hide shields, but also had a number of muskets and old rifles though they were not formally trained in their use. The British and colonial troops were armed with the state-of-the-art Martini-Henry breech-loading rifle and two 7 pounder artillery pieces as well as a rocket battery. Despite a vast disadvantage in weapons technology, the numerically superior Zulus ultimately overwhelmed the poorly led and badly deployed British, killing over 1,300 troops, including all those out on the forward firing line. The Zulu army suffered around a thousand killed.

The battle was a crushing victory for the Zulus and caused the defeat of the first British invasion of Zululand. The British Army had suffered its worst defeat against a technologically inferior indigenous force. However, Isandlwana resulted in the British taking a much more aggressive approach in the Anglo-Zulu War, leading to a heavily reinforced second invasion and the destruction of King Cetshwayo's hopes of a negotiated peace.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 22-01-2012, 13:01:46
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/01/19/article-0-0F71B68100000578-802_634x404.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: mopskind on 22-01-2012, 14:01:56
Srsly- wtf?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 22-01-2012, 14:01:59
German army exchange soldiering program.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 22-01-2012, 14:01:42
are you sure? What I heard it was some kind of pre military / paramilitary accademy using anykind of uniforms still with insignias on.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 22-01-2012, 14:01:26
are you sure? What I heard it was some kind of pre military / paramilitary accademy using anykind of uniforms still with insignias on.

well yeah but that would not have been so funny. I mean seriusly, exchange program? :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 22-01-2012, 14:01:15
Its also sugar glass they are using.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-01-2012, 14:01:26
its a private bodygard training company that strangely enough uses Norwegian and german uniforms :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 22-01-2012, 14:01:37
I know its not direct in a war zone but still o.O

(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/TPMigration5/1-8.jpg)

Indian Air Force personnel perform the Air Warrior Drill in Hyderabad on January 21, 2012, on the occasion of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Air Force station Begumpet which was established in 1951.
Is that an Enfield they are holding?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-01-2012, 15:01:10
Yes, an No4 Mk1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-01-2012, 19:01:33
On this day in 1879, 141 British soldier heroically defended a tiny outpost in South Africa for ten hours against repeated attacks by 4000 brave Zulu warriors at the Battle of Rorke's Drift.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/The_defense_of_Rorke%27s_Drift.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ksl94 on 22-01-2012, 22:01:46
Dam i wish there was a Real vietnam shooter out there..

Anyone who can reccomend me some good Vietnam era movies?

Well THeTA,
if you own ARMA II., then I got excellent news for you. There's a mod called Unsung, which is absolutely awesome. Here's a link if you're interested: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12267
It's got more to offer than one could ever imagine!
If you want some screenshots, please feel free to PM me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-01-2012, 22:01:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Boers_at_Spion_Kop%2C_1900_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_16462.jpg)

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Boers at Spion Kop, 1900

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The Battle of Spion Kop was fought about 38 km west-south-west of Ladysmith on the hilltop of Spioenkop along the Tugela River, Natal in South Africa from 23–24 January 1900. It was fought between the South African Republic and the Orange Free State on the one hand and British forces during the Second Boer War during the campaign to relieve Ladysmith and resulted in a British defeat.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 24-01-2012, 16:01:17
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Domodedovo_after_bombing_2011_%28flowers%29.jpg)

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The 2011 Domodedovo Airport bombing was a suicide attack in the international arrival hall of Moscow's busiest airport, Domodedovo Airport, on January 24, 2011.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Domodedovo_International_Airport_bombing
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 24-01-2012, 20:01:13
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/3.7inchHowitzersFiringIndia1930.jpg)

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SERVICE OF SERGEANT HARRY EWIN WITH THE ROYAL ARTILLERY IN INDIA DURING THE EARLY 1930s
Mountain guns (3.7 inch pack howitzers) of No.11 Light Battery (RFA) deployed in open positions on a hillside. One gun, crewed by Indian gunners, has just fired a round.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-01-2012, 14:01:04
I don't think pictures of this conflict have been posted. Cooky if you can guess who, when and where.

(http://www.tenes.info/galerie/albums/3RCP/la_guerre_d_algerie_016.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 26-01-2012, 17:01:32
You might want to change the image's adress when making a quiz next time Siben. :D

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-01-2012, 17:01:01
Don't have to, real men don't cheat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-01-2012, 19:01:15
(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2527/20120126739032927.jpg)
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56th Ukrainian Detached Helicopter unit in Liberia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 26-01-2012, 19:01:18
WWII shooting style?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-01-2012, 20:01:32
Great, now I can't hit the quote button cuz that'll cause me to see what the photo is.

Hmmm.

I swear I see the pistol grip and mag of a FM24/29.  And since French Indochina War photos have been posted before, I'll guess Algerian Conflict?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 26-01-2012, 21:01:50
Great, now I can't hit the quote button cuz that'll cause me to see what the photo is.
Guess this war:
(http://i.imgur.com/b7OY1.jpg)
Rehosted so you can quote.  I will provide the caption on a correct guess.

So homer got it:

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General Sir Gerald Templer (left) testing a De Lisle carbine during a visit to 1st Battalion The Gordon Highlanders, south Perak, 1952.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-01-2012, 21:01:07
De Lisle Carbine. WW2?

D´Oh, it´s the "other eras" thread. Definately WW2 -.-
Malayan Emergency?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-01-2012, 21:01:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/Che_SClara.jpg/475px-Che_SClara.jpg)

Che Guevara after the Battle of Santa Clara, January 1, 1959. Cuban Revolution.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-01-2012, 21:01:39
So wait, was I right about Algerian conflict?  And damn you for getting to that before me Homer xP
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 26-01-2012, 21:01:26
De Lisle Carbine. WW2?

D´Oh, it´s the "other eras" thread. Definately WW2 -.-
Malayan Emergency?
"Malayan Emergency" sounds like such a British term, it must be the beginnings of an Independence movement.


"Sir, there are some serious rumblings in Malay"
"Oh dear, call the Malay Emergency right now!"
"It's a bit more than an emergency, sir."
"Humbug, our Empire can't fall, can it Miles?"
"No, sir."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-01-2012, 21:01:34
Well, that´s what Wikipedia calls this conflict. And since I´m a lazy butt, I just copied it. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-01-2012, 21:01:26
Yes Mudra, Algeria, late 50's

(http://www.tenes.info/galerie/albums/3RCP/la_guerre_d_algerie_021.sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-01-2012, 07:01:40
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/714/67660461110cda18c136b.jpg)
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German GTK Boxer being tested for Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-01-2012, 23:01:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/French_indochina_1953_12_1.png)

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French soldiers fight off a Viet Minh ambush in 1952.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-01-2012, 23:01:07
Since I have posted here so rarely in recent months, have two pictures:

(http://www.psywar.org/psywar/images/malayapatrol02.jpg)
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Malayan Police patrol based at Fort Brooke

(http://www.psywar.org/psywar/images/malayacts.jpg)
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Communist Terrorists (CTs).
This photograph was discovered amongst the personal possessions of a Mayalan Communist.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-01-2012, 10:01:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Shanghai_1932_19th_route.jpg)

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Chinese 19th Route Army in defensive position

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The January 28 Incident (January 28 – March 3, 1932) was a short war between the armies of the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan, before official hostilities of the Second Sino-Japanese War commenced in 1937.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 28-01-2012, 19:01:28
(http://bevinalexander.com/korea/photos/korea-009.jpg)
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Marines seek cover behind an M26 Pershing tank west of Masan during Pusan Perimeter engagement in late summer, 1950. A dead North Korean soldier lies on ledge at left. (U.S. Marine Corps photo.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 28-01-2012, 19:01:10
Pic don't work
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 28-01-2012, 20:01:34
This site have some nice pictures of Korean War
http://bevinalexander.com/korea/korean-war-photos.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-01-2012, 12:01:02
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/HMS_Britannia_%281904%29_sinking_on_9_November_1918.jpg)

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British battleship HMS Britannia sinking near Gibraltar on 9 November 1918, hit by UB-50.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-01-2012, 21:01:53
Almost made it to the end of the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 29-01-2012, 22:01:47
(http://www.historycentral.com/Mideast/suez.gif)
Suez Crisis.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-01-2012, 00:01:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Negev_Beasts.jpg/800px-Negev_Beasts.jpg)

Negev Beasts.



The Palmach, an elite force of the Haganah (Jewish Paramilitary organisation, later would become the core of the actual IDF), by the War of Independence, 1948/49, the Palmach was expanded to three infantry brigades, iirc these were the Negev, Yiftach and Harel.

The Palmach was disbanded in 1948 when the IDF was created. Still, the Palmach officers were the backbone of the IDF in the following years after 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-01-2012, 21:01:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Chushingura_Matsu_no_Oroka.JPG)

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Ukiyo-e depicting the assault of Asano Naganori on Kira Yoshinaka in the Matsu no Ōrōka of Edo Castle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-seven_Ronin
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-01-2012, 19:01:20
(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/116/1000xgy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 31-01-2012, 22:01:02
(http://img.webme.com/pic/f/fuerzasarmadasdemexico/rpg29sdn.jpg)

Mexican troops on parade with the soviet/russian RPG -29 vampir

while large and cumbersone(18 KG combat ready), this is one of the most feared of all RPG's in the world, as this weapon has confirmed to penetrated the frontal hull of a challenger 2 and an isreali Merkava MKIV. And a not fully confirmed report states also that this weapon penetrated the hull of an abrams. The US Army classified it as the most dangorous Anti-tank weapon and has forbidden the new Iraqi army for purchasing this weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-01-2012, 22:01:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Dayan_1955.jpg/742px-Dayan_1955.jpg)

Raful Eitan (kneeling, right) with members of 890th Paratroop Battalion after Operation Egged (November 1955). Standing l to r: Lt. Meir Har-Zion, Maj. Arik Sharon, Lt. Gen Moshe Dayan, Capt. Dani Matt, Lt. Moshe Efron, Maj. Gen Asaf Simchoni; On ground, l to r: Capt. Aharon Davidi, Lt. Ya'akov Ya'akov, Capt. 'Raful' Eitan.

I had a book about the Paratroopers of Israel, badass guys.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-02-2012, 14:02:26
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8763/romeosoldaterweb0756e13.jpg)
Swedish soldiers, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 01-02-2012, 15:02:13
how do you guys put pictures in your posts?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-02-2012, 16:02:48
how do you guys put pictures in your posts?

[ img ] derp.com/picture.jpg [/ img ]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 01-02-2012, 16:02:48
so I first have to register to a media sharing site like imageshack etc... ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-02-2012, 16:02:54
so I first have to register to a media sharing site like imageshack etc... ?

If you want to upload your own picture, yes. Otherwise just use the link off another site like Google images.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-02-2012, 17:02:35
so I first have to register to a media sharing site like imageshack etc... ?

You don't have to register to use imageshack.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 01-02-2012, 18:02:20
You do if you want 'direct' links. Those are the best.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 01-02-2012, 18:02:22
You do if you want 'direct' links. Those are the best.
No you don't, just right-click on the image & copy image url.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 01-02-2012, 18:02:00
imgur is better than imageshack for the short term (it will delete stuff if it goes unveiwed for a while though).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-02-2012, 18:02:08
You do if you want 'direct' links. Those are the best.
No you don't, just right-click on the image & copy image url.

Yep.  Check any image I post...most are from imageshack...and I do not have an account there :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 01-02-2012, 22:02:26
Pfft. Well at least I have a nice folder wherein I can find all the pictures I once uploaded.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-02-2012, 17:02:01
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Mortar_attack_on_Shigal_Tarna_garrison%2C_Kunar_Province%2C_87.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 03-02-2012, 13:02:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Caseros.jpg)

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The Battle of Caseros was fought near the town of Caseros, more precisely between the present-day train stations of Caseros and Palomar (the actual battlefield is now occupied by the Colegio Militar de la Nación (National Military College), a military academy) in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on 3 February 1852, between the Army of Buenos Aires commanded by Juan Manuel de Rosas and the Grand Army (Ejército Grande) led by Justo José de Urquiza. The forces of Urquiza, caudillo and governor of Entre Ríos, defeated Rosas, who fled to the United Kingdom. This defeat marked a sharp division in the history of Argentina. As provisional Director of the Argentine Confederation, Urquiza sponsored the creation of the Constitution in 1853, and became the first constitutional President of Argentina in 1854.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-02-2012, 00:02:37
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1269/6812603331cc589ffa5ab.jpg)
Afghan Winter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 04-02-2012, 00:02:18
(http://histclo.com/imagef/date/2009/10/hj-mg44s.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2012, 02:02:34
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f34/rhcp04/ARA25deMayofront.jpg)

Argentine ARA 25 de Mayo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 04-02-2012, 04:02:06
Booby trap!
http://www2.skoftenmedia.com/images/gifdump/133/18.gif
If the top doesnt work maybe this one does.
http://www.skoftenmedia.com/images/gifdump/133/18.gif
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 04-02-2012, 04:02:44
Any background?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zrix on 04-02-2012, 04:02:34
It could be another incident, but I vaguely recall that it was some crazy dude holding some people hostage. What the police didn't know was that he had turned on the gas, and set it on fire as soon as they stormed him.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 04-02-2012, 11:02:31
Wow, I honestly did not know, that Argentina has Carriers. I thought they only exist in my HoI2 game  ;D.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 04-02-2012, 14:02:47
wasnt the 25 de mayo been decomnisioned or been sold to brazil?? or was it the other way around ? (it was sold to argentina from brazil) :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2012, 19:02:04
wasnt the 25 de mayo been decomnisioned or been sold to brazil?? or was it the other way around ? (it was sold to argentina from brazil) :P

Parts of the 25 de Mayo were sold to Brazil who used them as spare parts in Minas Gerais, a Brazilian Carrier, wich was also offered to the Argentinians but it was rejected.

The fate of both Ships (25 de Mayo and Minas Gerais) ended up in India were it was dismantled. 25 de Mayo took part in the Falklands war assigned to some Taskforce with ARA General Belgrano, iirc the HMS Spartan (Nuclear Submarine) set sights on 25 de Mayo but i think a S-2 Tracker found the British ship followed by a wave of A-4 Skyhawks.

There could have been a Carrier battle in the Falklands but bad weather prevented the ships from taking off.

When the war was over, and the ship sold to Brazil and then moved to India, the Naval Air Wing continued to operate with the Brazilians, using their Carriers such as the "Sao Paulo".
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f34/rhcp04/A-4QARA25deMayo.jpg)

A4 Skyhawks on the ARA 25 de Mayo (Also called ARA Veinticinco de Mayo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 05-02-2012, 00:02:52
The argentinians bought the carrier from the dutch afaik. And I have no background on the gif sorry guys  :-[
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2012, 00:02:16
The argentinians bought the carrier from the dutch afaik. And I have no background on the gif sorry guys  :-[

About the gif, iirc these are bolivian policement trying to break into a house owned by a drugdealer, only to find a explosive in the entrance. I've seen it before.

About the carrier, true, it was HMS Venerable from 1943 till 1948, during service with the Dutch Navy it was named HNLMS Karel Doorman from 1948 untill 1968, and then it served with the Argentine Navy from 1968 untill 1997.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-02-2012, 11:02:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Charge_of_the_Rough_Riders_at_San_Juan_Hill.JPG)

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Charge of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill, by Frederic Remington

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The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence. American attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine-American War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-02-2012, 19:02:34
(http://www.learnnc.org/lp/media/uploads/2009/07/afamsoldiers.jpg)

Buffalo Soldiers in encamped in Florida, shortly before the invasion of Cuba.  Note how they are all armed with the Springfield "Trapdoor" rifles, a design which dated to just after the Civil War.  Almost all troops in the war other than the Rough Riders and a few regular army units continued to be equipped with the trapdoor throughout the war, and into the Filipino-American War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-02-2012, 21:02:37
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/49b2ff0a.jpg)
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An 8th Commando Kandak soldier fires a rocket-propelled grenade during a live-fire exercise in Tarin Kowt district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2. The 8th Commando Kandak partner with coalition special operations forces to conduct operations throughout Uruzgan and Zabul provinces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-02-2012, 19:02:07
(http://www.deutschesheer.de/resource/resource/MzEzNTM4MmUzMzMyMmUzMTM1MzMyZTM2MzIzMDMwMzAzMDMwMzAzMDY3NzkzNzMyNjkzMDczNjYyMDIwMjAyMDIw/image_popup.jpg)
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A Bundeswehr army aviationist and a KSK special forces soldier run for cover during an exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-02-2012, 20:02:43
I hate doing CPR to this thread. Don´t let it die. :(

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Lithuania/5b25f4df.jpg)
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Lithuanian-led Ghor Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT-14) soldiers patrol the air in the Ghor province of Sar Jangal Lalva district center. Patrolling was conducted by Soldiers from PRT-14

The Patrol was to assess the security situation and a number of PRT projects in this area, along with meeting local representatives and residents of the district to discuss issues of concern.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 08-02-2012, 21:02:53
Is that just a military grade scarf or is that some kind of kevlar neck protection?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 08-02-2012, 22:02:39
Dunno, looks like some kind of Kevlar add-on to me.

(Click for bigger picture)

(http://kariuomene.kam.lt/images/thumbnail/?id=31969;w=1240;h=794;)

(http://www.kam.lt/images/thumbnail/?id=24359;w=1240;h=794;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-02-2012, 23:02:32
(http://www.jauretche.org.ar/wp-content/uploads/plaza55.jpg)

After the Bombing of Plaza de Mayo, 1955.
The Bombings of Plaza de Mayo tok place in the Capital City of Argentina, Buenos Aires, on June 16, 1955. The Bombings took place when a crowd of people gathered in front of the Casa Rosada supporting president Juan Domingo Perón, this action was to be the first step of a Coup d'état, wich was aborted.

Around 34 Argentine Airplanes attacked Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, there were 22  North American AT-6  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_AT-6), 5  Beechcraft Model 18  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Model_18), 3  Consolidated PBY Catalina  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_PBY_Catalina) and 4  Gloster Meteor  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloster_Meteor).

364 Civilians died and many more (Some say over 700) were injured.

It is unkown how many Airplanes were shot down that day, but some sources claim that 3 Airplanes were shot down by AA Guns in the City, and a North American AT-6 was shot down by a Loyal pilot flying a Gloster Meteor over Rio de la Plata.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-02-2012, 12:02:54
Is that just a military grade scarf or is that some kind of kevlar neck protection?
It´s a Kevlar extension for the body armour that protects the upper arms and as you correctly said, the neck and throat, mainly against shrapnell.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2v2imit.jpg)
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Austrian Peacekeeper patrols the Golan heights.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 10-02-2012, 03:02:58
That is a really cool photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-02-2012, 15:02:19
A Marksman and a soldier keeping an eye on the entrance of a cave with terrorists in it, turned out to be some sort of HQ.
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww31/thanamestolga/19361_4283_10022012_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 10-02-2012, 15:02:49
The scope is almost as big as the gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-02-2012, 16:02:44
Actually that rifle itself is small, thats its specialty. You must not have seen the thermals yet :P

This is what a scope the size of a rifle looks like :P
http://www.dha.com.tr/fotogaleri/orj/19361_35_10022012_12.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-02-2012, 16:02:08
Green helmets, red stuff in his gloves in a snowy place?

Camo?? WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 10-02-2012, 17:02:00
More importantly, is the end of his scope frosted up?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-02-2012, 17:02:41
Yep yep and yep. We don't cover our helmets with any sort of camo and his gloves are his own personal bought gloves not issued. Camo isn't really important at all, the frost however on his scope can't really explain that one away.

Here's another perspective, up to the right corner you can see the area which they're keeping an eye on
http://www.dha.com.tr/fotogaleri/orj/19361_4283_10022012_1.jpg

They're also first responders, which might explain why they look like a rag tagged bunch.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-02-2012, 17:02:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Meissonier_-_1814%2C_Campagne_de_France.jpg)

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The French Campaign, 1814 by Jean Meissonier (1815-1891)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-02-2012, 21:02:31
Not really military-related, but cool, anyway:

(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2230/seknrw03.jpg)
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German SEK from the state of NRW raiding a MC-owned brothel in Leverkusen, February 9th 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 11-02-2012, 10:02:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Nader_Shah_afshar.jpg)

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"Battle of Karnal" paining by Adel Adili (1987)

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The Battle of Karnal (February 13, 1739), was a decisive victory for Nader Shah the emperor of Persia during his invasion of India. Shah's forces defeated the army of Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor in little more than three hours thus paving the way for the Persian sack of Delhi. The battle took place at Karnal, 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Delhi, India
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 11-02-2012, 16:02:06
What people don't know is that the Mughal emperor invited Nadir Shah to invade India so that his position would be strengthened. Guess it kinda backfired :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-02-2012, 10:02:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Sempreatentos...aoperigo!.jpg)

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Portuguese soldiers in Angola

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The South African Border War, commonly referred to as the Angolan Bush War in South Africa, was a conflict that took place from 1966 to 1989 in South-West Africa (now Namibia) and Angola between South Africa and its allied forces (mainly UNITA) on the one side and the Angolan government, South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO), and their allies (mainly Cuba) on the other. It was closely intertwined with the Angolan Civil War and the Namibian War of Independence.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-02-2012, 19:02:33
(http://www.enciclopedia.com.pt/images/articles/Argentinad10foto_02.jpg)

ARA Almirante Brown (Meko 360)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 13-02-2012, 05:02:08
 What does ARA mean?

google is not my friend when I look it up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 13-02-2012, 09:02:00
That's why you use wikipedia:
Armada de la República Argentina, the Argentine Navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-02-2012, 16:02:16
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f34/rhcp04/A-4CFAAproa.jpg)

A4 Skyhawk during the Falklands War. This A4 belongs to the IV Air Brigade, and it appears that this particular A4 took part in the sinking of a Royal Navy ship.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 13-02-2012, 18:02:32
(http://www.gazete32.com.tr/images/haberler/tsk_isparta_davraz_dagi_tatbikat_fotograflari_h22447.jpg)

Turkish Army Rocket Launchers in a drill at the mountains.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rustysteel on 13-02-2012, 22:02:39
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/4669/5447p.jpg)

AC-47 Spooky gunship - Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 14-02-2012, 03:02:30
Love reading about those, great aircraft.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-02-2012, 07:02:11
Oooh the Spooky! Love it in IL2 Stumorvik

I have a FMB scenario where you start flying a Spooky and support advancing ground troops, taking out enemy armor with your Miniguns!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-02-2012, 09:02:17
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Syrian army tanks are seen stationed at the entrance to Baba Amr neighbourhood in Homs on February 13, 2012. Syria ignored a new Arab initiative to end the bloodshed, with its troops pounding the protest hub of Homs as Russia said a ceasefire is needed before peacekeepers can be deployed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 14-02-2012, 12:02:06
OOh, history in the making.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-02-2012, 19:02:25
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/8225871a.jpg)
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Lebanese soldiers secure an area in the neighbourhood of Bab al-Tabbaneh in the northern city of Tripoli on February 12, 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-02-2012, 10:02:44
(http://i41.tinypic.com/5ap4jt.jpg)
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A Syrian amry armored personel carrirer is seen at a district of Harasta, some 9 kilometers north of Damascus on February 15, 2012. Syria's president Bashar al-Assad has called a referendum on a new constitution that would effectively end nearly five decades of single party rule, state media said, as troops reportedly stormed protest hubs.

Interesting add-on armour.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 16-02-2012, 17:02:17
German messenger dog in ww1 who is just jumping over a trench
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42965000/jpg/_42965113_q50649.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 16-02-2012, 18:02:04
Were they effective? Cant imagine them working for long distances, and at the front it looks like a easy target.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 16-02-2012, 18:02:32
probably in situations that the soldiers couldnt get out of the trench to send it. I think they were used for medium distances because they would use the communication trench for short and the bicycle messengers or trench radio for longer distances.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 16-02-2012, 18:02:54
Were they effective? Cant imagine them working for long distances, and at the front it looks like a easy target.

Smaller and more agile target than an enemy soldier for sure.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 16-02-2012, 21:02:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Burning_of_the_uss_philadelphia.jpg)

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Burning of the Frigate Philadelphia in the Harbor of Tripoli, February 16, 1804 by Edward Moran, painted 1897.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 16-02-2012, 21:02:01
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Ottoman_soldiers_waiting_in_trench.jpg/780px-Ottoman_soldiers_waiting_in_trench.jpg)
Ottoman soldiers waiting in trench
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-02-2012, 04:02:30
(http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/7/7/2/1325277.jpg)


FMA IA-63 Pampa, an Argentine Made Advanced Trainer and Light Attack aircraft. Intruduced in late 80's, 27 of this Aircraft are in service in the Argentine Airforce.
Just watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGRa-h0w_n4&feature=related
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 17-02-2012, 10:02:57
Moar argentine stuff  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 17-02-2012, 17:02:36
(http://greatmilitarybattles.com/Falklands%20War.jpg)

british are advancing during the falklands campaign
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 17-02-2012, 17:02:33
http://greatmilitarybattles.com/Falklands%20War.jpg (http://greatmilitarybattles.com/Falklands%20War.jpg)

british are advancing during the falklands campaign
This famous photo was taken after the Argentine surrender.

As was this photo:
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A colony of gentoo penguins rest in a minefield at Kidney Cove, at stretch of beach across the Falklands Islands' capital Stanley, September 9, 2005. Most of the 150 minefields were laid around the capital Stanley when Argentine forces landed there in April 1982 to claim the islands taken by the British in 1833. The British armed forces defeated the Argentines 10 weeks later in a brutal war that killed 650 Argentines and 250 British.

Edit: Quite a nice read here: Falkland Islands De-Mining (http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2010/10/falkland-islands-de-mining/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 17-02-2012, 18:02:38
I wouldn't call 900 dead in ten weeks "brutal".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-02-2012, 18:02:50
I wouldn't call 900 dead in ten weeks "brutal".

Lol, 900 is a good ammount of people, but he forgot to mention the wounded and the missing.


So, Falklands wasnt Brutal?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 17-02-2012, 20:02:32
I wouldn't call 900 dead in ten weeks "brutal".

Lol, 900 is a good ammount of people, but he forgot to mention the wounded and the missing.


So, Falklands wasnt Brutal?
No, the Somme was brutal. Stalingrad was brutal. The Falklands were a localized conflict that lasted a bit over 2 months.

The people who fought there would surely call it an unpleasant experience, but to call it brutal is a bit of an exaggeration.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 17-02-2012, 20:02:34
It's with whatever you compare it with. I saw some people fighting over who could pay first at a parking ticket machine. Compared to that the fighting there was very brutal. But if you compare it to Verdun it was nothing, just a skirmish.

Still, those where the 80's with a Western-European nation involved. On that scale, pretty brutal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-02-2012, 20:02:44
any conflict is brutal
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 17-02-2012, 21:02:03
think about how a human is born; it takes 9 months. But its easier for someone to die, just a few shots... that makes war a murder
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-02-2012, 21:02:19
but the way we look upon it


Remeber Stalins quote=
"The death of One man is a tragedy....The death of one million is a statistic"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 18-02-2012, 13:02:58
(http://mysite.verizon.net/sylvesp/us%20soldiers%20at%20machine%20gun%202.jpg)

british soldiers manning a vickers .303 during a drill (ww1)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-02-2012, 20:02:52
Moar argentine stuff  :)

You want moar?
(http://rt002ycj.eresmas.net/prueba2/tam7.jpg)

Argentine TAM before a Military Parade on Buenos Aires.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 19-02-2012, 18:02:07
(http://www.turkpanzer.com/wp-images/kore/koredizisi5.jpg)

Turkish Brigade AKA "The North Star" during the Korean War. Note the soldier on the foregrund is holding a 20-roundbox magazine  M2 carbine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-02-2012, 09:02:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/French_trench_battle.jpg)

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A French trench in northeastern France
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 20-02-2012, 11:02:49
(http://www.bigpicture.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CollectionOfBestPressPhotographs14_009.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 20-02-2012, 15:02:40
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A French trench in northeastern France

The epitome of misery... Poor guys.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 21-02-2012, 05:02:44
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Final_Combat_Mission_of_MH-53_Pave_Low%2C_Sept._27%2C_2008%2C_Iraq.jpg/800px-Final_Combat_Mission_of_MH-53_Pave_Low%2C_Sept._27%2C_2008%2C_Iraq.jpg)


MH-53 Pave Lows prepare to take off for their final combat mission on 27 September 2008, in Iraq.

After this mission, the Pave Low would be retired by the United States military.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-02-2012, 07:02:13
And here I was thinking the S-70 was a large and noisy target :|

Polish dudes in A-stan. Too tacticool/hi-speed for my taste but meh whatever floats their boat O:
(http://i41.tinypic.com/121bwn4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-02-2012, 08:02:06
Interesting, I've never seen a camo version of the Polish flag insignia.  Also, he's using an american type assualt rifle, not a AK type.  Is he GROM?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 21-02-2012, 08:02:24
1st Commando Regiment I believe, not too sure. Could very well be GROM too I have a hard time separating the two :P Its an HK416 btw :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-02-2012, 08:02:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Isa_boletini_vlora_1912.jpg)

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Isa Boletini and his men, part of Kosovo delegation in the streets of Vlora during the days when the Albanian Independence was proclaimed in 1912

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albanian_Revolt_of_1910
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-02-2012, 20:02:04
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7330/omlt5.jpg)
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Polish OMLT during Operation Eagle Rampage - Afghanistan, February 2012

Not as tacticool als Tolgas SF guy, but still quite high-speed. ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-02-2012, 03:02:35
More importantly, is the end of his scope frosted up?

Update on this matter, after getting my hand on the very same type of rifle (JNG-90) I noticed its actually a filter of some sort which stops hardcore reflections to mess with your eye, especially in bright conditions like that picture where there's the sun above and snow around you, but it also blurs the target.

You can see the cap and the rubber thingy connecting it to the lens on the other end :)
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/3783/1936135100220123.jpg

Norwegians in Afghanistan, I'm only posting this one cause this guy has an awesome beard.
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1352/img7633e.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-02-2012, 11:02:01
^A true Viking!

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1859/1329817616635.jpg)
US soldiers in a firefight. I guess it´s an Iraqi graveyard and quite early in the Iraq campaign, but other than that I have no further information regarding this picture.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 22-02-2012, 17:02:25
Yep, that's a graveyard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 22-02-2012, 17:02:25
(http://www.warchapter.com/images/UH-1_Huey%20Vietnam.jpg)

UH-1 Huey helicopter drops Americans on a hill somewhere in Vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-02-2012, 00:02:15
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Horace_Vernet-Barricade_rue_Soufflot.jpg)

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Barricade on the rue Soufflot, an 1848 painting by Horace Vernet. The Panthéon is shown in the background.

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The 1848 Revolution in France was one of a wave of revolutions in 1848 in Europe. In France, the February revolution ended the Orleans monarchy (1830–1848) and led to the creation of the French Second Republic. The February Revolution was really the belated second phase of the Revolution of 1830
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-02-2012, 13:02:12
(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5013/1330058727602.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 24-02-2012, 20:02:04
where is tihs place?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-02-2012, 21:02:29
where is tihs place?

Sanırım Afganistan.. by my guess A-stan. Green fields with what appears to be a sandstorm, definitely seems like Afghanistan ;)

Police SF taking on a military role and raiding possible terrorists home and rounding them up.
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/234/184182_galeri_15.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 25-02-2012, 01:02:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DOA6369%2C_Deutsch-Ostafrika%2C_Askari.jpg)

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An East African native African Askari holding the German Realm's Colonial Flag.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-02-2012, 11:02:06
I´m sorry for posting more than one pic today, but these are quite interesting. Also I won´t be able to contribute to this thread in the coming weeks, so see this post as some sort of preemptive contribution.

(http://submiturpics.com/images/aiau7xfvjmhbsurvew80.png)
(http://submiturpics.com/images/fc3egj5ro9d2yykgo8d1.png)
(http://submiturpics.com/images/v60mbffapn18khqmunho.png)
(http://submiturpics.com/images/b4cytl0va48znsx4th40.png)
(http://submiturpics.com/images/sp1mbcoqwpcx5r6iw99.png)
(http://submiturpics.com/images/7sihd2lea95494ire9pq.png)

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German Bundeswehr soldiers during firefights with OMF in the notorious Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 25-02-2012, 13:02:37
Why is the Kunduz Province notorious?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 25-02-2012, 13:02:36
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3456/14thgroupmu1.jpg)

german cavalry (?) holding kar88 carbines
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-02-2012, 14:02:57
Why is the Kunduz Province notorious?
It´s the most dangerous province of RC north and the majority of firefights and IED attacks on German troops happened there.
Kunduz Province was also the aim of several larger NATO/ANA offensives, including an air assault offensive on OMF strongholds.
The north of Afghanistan is rather quiet compared to the east and south, but Kunduz itself is as dangerous as some provinces in Helmand or other high-intensity areas.

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german cavalry (?) holding kar88 carbines
I think these guys are actually from the artillery branch. AFAIK artillery troops had balls instead of spikes on top of their "Pickelhauben".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 25-02-2012, 14:02:54
right  :) then cavalry should look like this:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h5xgK2RW2jk/TxMOmCdUvWI/AAAAAAAAEHA/2spOfgiFJyA/s1600/german%2Bcav.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 26-02-2012, 02:02:38
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/iannima/NVA%20Vehicles/Panzer%20NVA/2im0r5w.jpg)
NVA-T72 in ambush position
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-02-2012, 02:02:13
Those are indeed artillery.  Uhlans wore the square top, taken from the Polish lancers of napoleonic wars (the british wore it too).  The hussers wore a small kolpak, and the mounted rifles, dragoons, etc wore the spike.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-02-2012, 13:02:58
Romanian SOF in Afghanistan having fun under the sun with their 'Merican counterparts :)
(http://i.imgur.com/XYyQe.jpg?6275)

EDIT: resized
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 29-02-2012, 10:02:22
not a war pic still a good and interesting pic.


(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4333/531798.jpg)
U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Joseph Dunford and Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Robert Stevens watch as Marine color guard retire the colors during the national anthem at the Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II roll out ceremony Feb. 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 29-02-2012, 15:02:29
I wonder why the Amis need shiny new planes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 29-02-2012, 16:02:16
To shoot down the shiny current planes they'll sell to future enemies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 29-02-2012, 17:02:17
I wonder why the Amis need shiny new planes

Keeps our military industrial complex going.

Also is one of the few exports we have left. :toot:
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 29-02-2012, 17:02:00
(http://www.grantsmilitaria.com/gall/pix/images/374.jpg)

Now I know these are Australians but where is this place? it does look like Gallipoli but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 29-02-2012, 21:02:20
You want us to tell you where people are based on a black and white photo only showing two aussies and a bush?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-02-2012, 21:02:02
aussies and a bush

seems legit
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-02-2012, 23:02:33
Seems like it might be pre-world war 1, since the hat's are pinned up, whereas in actual combat, hat brims were not worn up.  Plus the vickers is not dug in at all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 01-03-2012, 18:03:27
Seems more like the 2nd Boer war to me, and I believe it's a very early vickers, might even be a Maxim
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-03-2012, 16:03:58
(http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/assets/images/db_images/db_sap01_ca000497_p1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 02-03-2012, 17:03:07
Von Mudra wins the prize.

http://www.grantsmilitaria.com/militariaphotos/militaria_images.asp?key=374
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-03-2012, 17:03:48
Von Mudra wins the prize.

http://www.grantsmilitaria.com/militariaphotos/militaria_images.asp?key=374

Sweet :3  What did I win?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-03-2012, 20:03:30
Von Mudra wins the prize.

http://www.grantsmilitaria.com/militariaphotos/militaria_images.asp?key=374

Sweet :3  What did I win?
you'll get something

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wBSWG1RNuZg/SV1FWx3qLfI/AAAAAAAABVE/LcOWQJQtP9I/s320/quagmire.gif) giggity
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 03-03-2012, 11:03:00
is that a lebel mle or a belgian mauser on the background?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 03-03-2012, 15:03:18
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YYMeAu4i7gA/TFQWVeOuaeI/AAAAAAAAIZk/BDGxQ-6ZJ5k/s640/02-sarajewo-ww1-causes-first-world-war.jpg)

Gavrilo Princip getting arrested just after shooting the Archiduke of Austria & Hungary
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-03-2012, 17:03:19
is that a lebel mle or a belgian mauser on the background?

lebel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-03-2012, 18:03:22
is that a lebel mle or a belgian mauser on the background?

lebel.

Unlikely.

I am rather sure these are Senegalese troops and that these where isued with special senaglese contract Berthier rifles.

Picture to unclear to be 100% sure though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-03-2012, 22:03:32

I am rather sure these are Senegalese troops and that these where isued with special senaglese contract Berthier rifles.

Picture to unclear to be 100% sure though.
Yes they are Senegalese
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-03-2012, 10:03:33
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/TPMigration6/1-120.jpg)
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An African Union tank on March 3, 2012 after African Union-backed Somali government troops attacked and seized positions of hardline Shebab insurgents in the war-torn capital Mogadishu.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TurkishCommando007 on 07-03-2012, 19:03:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1976-067-30A%2C_Revolution_in_Berlin%2C_Soldaten_im_Kampf.jpg)

leftist soldiers in the berlin fights during the post-ww1 german revolution.

Just wanted to share this pic to show the maxim's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-03-2012, 16:03:24
Time to do some CPR on this thread!

(http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/56/1331391575517.jpg)
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An armoured US patrol somewhere in Iraq, in the middle of a sandstorm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 10-03-2012, 16:03:53
they'd better de-dust that M2 afterwards
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 10-03-2012, 17:03:16
Don't you mean de_dust? ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-03-2012, 23:03:10
Interesting movie, Tank getting knocked out.

http://youtu.be/6komryq_6a8
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-03-2012, 06:03:03
Abandonned Iraqi EE-9 Cascavel during Operation Desert Storm.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/EE-9-Cascavel-19910228.jpg/800px-EE-9-Cascavel-19910228.jpg)
The EE-9 Cascavel is a Brazilian made Armored Car, first produced in the 1970s it was set to replace the Brazilian M8 Greyhounds.


It was succesfully exported to the following countries:

Paraguay
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Guayana
Suriname
Uruguay
Zimbabwe
Lybia
Iraq
Iran
Qatar
Burkina Faso
Cyprus
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-03-2012, 09:03:28
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4760/1331391673786.jpg)
DE_Dust 2, but with tanks. Unfortunately I don´t have a time, date and detailed location, but judging from the tank crewmans camouflage uniform I assume it was taken in the early days of the Iraq Campaign.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-03-2012, 04:03:15
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Verdun_15_03_1914_Toter_Mann_296.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 14-03-2012, 19:03:40
(http://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/500/3942Resize_of_churchill.jpg)

Churchill found at Republican Guard Base, Tikrit, Iraq.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 15-03-2012, 14:03:12
A Churchill and still no comment by Theta? Strange.

Anyway: One of my favorite pics. It might be old and well known, but still awesome:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/GAU-8_meets_VW_Type_1.jpg/800px-GAU-8_meets_VW_Type_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 15-03-2012, 14:03:38
Probably the most viewed picture of the gun of the A-10 Thunderbolt. He doesn't seems that huge until you see it next the a VW Beetle :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pascucci the Whiner on 15-03-2012, 15:03:03
 I see a 1966 or 1967 beetle :D. Wait, is there something behind it :|?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Technoelite on 16-03-2012, 00:03:18
Good one here for you

(http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib/39/media-39524/large.jpg)


Aftermath of the King David Hotel Bombing British Peacekeepers and Palsitinian Police search for any one left in the rubble.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 16-03-2012, 16:03:15

Anyway: One of my favorite pics. It might be old and well known, but still awesome:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/GAU-8_meets_VW_Type_1.jpg/800px-GAU-8_meets_VW_Type_1.jpg)

This pic OOZES awesomeness
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-03-2012, 21:03:01
(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1864/puma17kforsplcity.jpg)
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August 1998, Sarajevo - Bosnia Herzegovina | German NATO contingent, Spähpanzer 2 "Luchs" (Lynx) of Gepanzerter Einsatzverband ( armored deployment unit ) - 2nd Company - 5th Platoon, on patrol near Sarajevo airport. Germans part of United Nations SFOR ( Stabilization Force ) peace keeping force in civil-war torn former Yugoslavia. SFOR title written in both Roman and Cyrillic alphabets on white-blue shield decal on vehicle rear for local residence identification.

I wonder which series of vehicles influenced the Luchs´ design?  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 17-03-2012, 01:03:05
Panther.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 17-03-2012, 12:03:46
Looks more for some SOMUA S35 influence ...  :P

And , to be not OT ...
(http://oi43.tinypic.com/x2scg3.jpg)
SBD-3EA-6  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-03-2012, 12:03:04
Panther? Somua? Come on. 8 wheels, 2cm cannon in a turret, can be driven from both the back and the front. Smells more like it was inspired by the famous WW2 "Achtrad" scout cars, like the SdKfz 231. ;)

Anyway, with the Luchs gone, the German Armed Forces needed a new scout vehicle, so this was procured:
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4624/1331893045273.jpg)
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A "Fennek" scout car moves cautiously through rugged Afghan terrain, while a second vehicle provides overwatch and cover. The Fennek has replaced the "Luchs" in the ground recon role.
It is equipped with high-tech surveillance equipment and armed with either a 7.62 MG3 MMG, .50 M2 HMG or a 40mm GMG.
The surveillance equipment is fitted on to a platform that can be elevated 1.5m, so the Fennek is able use it even while completely being behind cover.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-03-2012, 09:03:51
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/b8de54b1.jpg)
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French soldiers of the battle group Picardie sit on top of armoured vehicles as they keep watch during an operation in Usbeen village, Surobi district in Kabul province on March 15, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-03-2012, 21:03:05
(http://media.englishrussia.com/112012/sovietrailroadwomenbattalionsofdeath2/sovietrailroadwomenbattalionsofdeath2-12.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-03-2012, 01:03:16
(http://www.renegademiniatures.com/images/photos/brphot4c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 21-03-2012, 23:03:53
INSANE movie from Afghanistan!
bye bye apache
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUtyUTLeW1g&feature=g-logo&context=G292fb31FOAAAAAAAEAA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 22-03-2012, 02:03:00
Is that me but sometimes I have the impression that soldiers sometimes forget that they use quite expensive things and seems to forget than they can kill themselves while doing stupid things...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-03-2012, 09:03:14
INSANE movie from Afghanistan!
bye bye apache
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUtyUTLeW1g&feature=g-logo&context=G292fb31FOAAAAAAAEAA

*kough*

http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=16811.msg245608#msg245608
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 22-03-2012, 10:03:56
kough
Oh I hope you dont get a cold. stay healthy buddy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-03-2012, 10:03:15
Hence why i am home at this hour, have been sick all week with troth infection and upper airways infection. Have nothing better to do then be annoying at the moment :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flyboy1942 on 22-03-2012, 22:03:21
Queen Mary HDR:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6811850488_acb70c0a4a_z.jpg)

Full sizes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/17833492@N04/6811850488/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-03-2012, 23:03:44
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n551/Darky92/Austrian%20Hungarian%20empire/Austria%20Chapter%2015/first-world-war-ww1-one-pictures-photos-images-amazing-rare-incredible-german-soldiers-retreat.jpg)

Austria-hungarian troops retreating after coming under heavy fire by Italian artillery, WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 26-03-2012, 23:03:50
34 years ago. The results of a shootout between Cypriot National Guard versus Egyptian Commandos at Larnaca airport. In the end 15 Egyptian Commandos laid dead and Cypriots had no casualties.

Kinda graphic. First picture shows a destroyed Egyptian C-130, bad quality but it was an interesting shootout nonetheless.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1368/img0094hd.jpg

(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5474/larnaca1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-03-2012, 11:03:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Geronimo_camp_March_27%2C_1886.jpg)

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Geronimo and his warriors at camp on March 27, 1886

Quote
The Apache Wars were a series of armed conflicts between the United States and Apaches fought in the Southwest from 1849 to 1886, though other minor hostilities continued until as late as 1924.

The Confederate Army participated in the wars during the early 1860s, for instance in Texas, before being used more extensively during the American Civil War in New Mexico and Arizona. Gregrory Michno, an American Indian Wars historian, says that there were more conflicts in the Southwest between the United States and native Americans than elsewhere in the country. This was mostly due to the various Apache warrior cultures
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-03-2012, 16:03:47
Police Special Forces raiding Al Qaeda safehouse.

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8268/204873300320123.jpg)

(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/539/204873300320126.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 30-03-2012, 17:03:16
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Surviving_Herero.jpg/800px-Surviving_Herero.jpg)

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Herero survivors after an escape through the arid Kalahari desert

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herero_and_Namaqua_Genocide

An article about this was in the dutch news paper today. It stated that concentration camps where used here by germans 30year before Hitler. Anybody know more about this? Also Mengele's teacher was here conducting medical experiments.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 30-03-2012, 17:03:00
Concentration camps had been used centuries before the Nazis even came up with the idea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-03-2012, 17:03:38
I saw it too, I sighed when I saw the article. Moralfags at NRC, so many genocides in the world's history and they point at Germany again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-03-2012, 08:03:04
I'm not exactly a self made expert on concentration camps but didn't that term really originate during the Boer wars?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 31-03-2012, 09:03:36
I'm not exactly a self made expert on concentration camps but didn't that term really originate during the Boer wars?

I thought so yes, it is a British invention.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-03-2012, 12:03:42
Well I'll be dammed. Can't judge though, were accused of doing something cruel to an ethnicity every week.

Estonians in Afghanistan I believe. No description :/
(http://s13.postimage.org/92yocsrc7/mil3.jpg)

Another pic of Estonians:
http://s13.postimage.org/g55sqh9pj/mil17.jpg

Nothing more annoying than having to patrol with bulky gear like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-03-2012, 14:03:33
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/9279/1127414176947a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 31-03-2012, 17:03:31
An article about this was in the dutch news paper today. It stated that concentration camps where used here by germans 30year before Hitler. Anybody know more about this? Also Mengele's teacher was here conducting medical experiments.

I made an essay about this last year. If you're Dutch and if you're really interested, I could send it.
I described the events and based on that I gave my opinion about whether it really was genocide or not.

Anyways, I personally thought that these concentration camps used were not meant for extermination. They were intended to be labour camps, but the very poor care meant a lot of prisoners died. You'll have to keep in mind that this was the colonial era in which these peoples were seen as inferior and were not cared about. They were seen as slaves, not people, and thus were not properly cared for.

As far as I was concerned, the genocide 'simply' was a war that went horribly wrong for these people. But the Germans did not set up these camps specifically for extermination.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 31-03-2012, 17:03:18
You're talking about a time where there was no such standard as "poor care". Everyone was essentially and equally screwed from soldiers to prisoners to innocent civilians. Same thing applied for the whole Armenian genocide in 1915, extermination wasn't the goal, deporting was. Its just the lack of supplies and shortage of food in those days meant the people being kept prisoner just died. World War II, thats a different story but prior to WWI and during WWI that was how the world was.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 31-03-2012, 21:03:14
I know the mind set of ww1 and prior ;)

But i would really like it if you could send it to me. And I know germany is not the only one who did these things we dutch have a history of our own  :-X
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-03-2012, 21:03:11
You're talking about a time where there was no such standard as "poor care". Everyone was essentially and equally screwed from soldiers to prisoners to innocent civilians. Same thing applied for the whole Armenian genocide in 1915, extermination wasn't the goal, deporting was. Its just the lack of supplies and shortage of food in those days meant the people being kept prisoner just died. World War II, thats a different story but prior to WWI and during WWI that was how the world was.

Indeed.  The Turkish soldiers in the deportation were just as malnourished and starving to death as the Armenians involved.  It was an utter disaster, but not genocide.

Same for the Herero, the Boar, and other cases of this.  They didn't MEAN to kill them all, it was just a part of the times.  Concentrating a lot of people in one place anywhere, to this day, generally results in rampant disease, and when you can't supply them either, starvation will happen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ksl94 on 31-03-2012, 21:03:47
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/9279/1127414176947a.jpg)

Just got to love the almighty Challenger 2!  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 01-04-2012, 06:04:24
You're talking about a time where there was no such standard as "poor care". Everyone was essentially and equally screwed from soldiers to prisoners to innocent civilians. Same thing applied for the whole Armenian genocide in 1915, extermination wasn't the goal, deporting was. Its just the lack of supplies and shortage of food in those days meant the people being kept prisoner just died. World War II, thats a different story but prior to WWI and during WWI that was how the world was.

Indeed.  The Turkish soldiers in the deportation were just as malnourished and starving to death as the Armenians involved.  It was an utter disaster, but not genocide.

Same for the Herero, the Boar, and other cases of this.  They didn't MEAN to kill them all, it was just a part of the times.  Concentrating a lot of people in one place anywhere, to this day, generally results in rampant disease, and when you can't supply them either, starvation will happen.

Even if it was acceptable at the time it is simply reprehensible, even more so when nations will not own up to it. I include my own country, where we basically ethnically cleansed the Native American population, and have done next to nothing to atone for it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-04-2012, 08:04:39
I'll agree there but at the same time I find myself questioning anything Kim Kardashian is supporting. I'd also be more than happy to accept any genocide that isn't used as a political tool, and we all know genocides are used in politics all the time. Germans are still paying for a mistake they themselves never actually made (their elders made the mistake not them) and I find that sick and same thing applies to Armenians who'll request millions of dollars and a good chunk of our country as a compensation.

French future soldier program in use, no clue where. Their optic seems to have a smaller FOV than its competitors.
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5521/img1529tz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 02-04-2012, 20:04:50
I'll agree there but at the same time I find myself questioning anything Kim Kardashian is supporting. I'd also be more than happy to accept any genocide that isn't used as a political tool, and we all know genocides are used in politics all the time. Germans are still paying for a mistake they themselves never actually made (their elders made the mistake not them) and I find that sick and same thing applies to Armenians who'll request millions of dollars and a good chunk of our country as a compensation.

Yeah, I am not trying to derail this to much with genocide chat. I think less about personal compensation and more about things that would raise to quality of life of the people in general. In the US we could live up to our treaty responsibilities and ensure the quality of life on reservations is at least as good as it is in the rest of the country. Things like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-04-2012, 20:04:58
(http://www.proudvets.com/art/jeep_willey41jr5wo_text.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-04-2012, 09:04:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/101st_AB_M60_Gunner_Vietnam.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 05-04-2012, 09:04:25
Is that the M60E1 or the Jammy version?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-04-2012, 18:04:17
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Fotoametralladora_Dagger_Malvinas.jpg)

Photo of a IAI Dagger (?) during an attack on the British Fleet, Falklands War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-04-2012, 18:04:14
Is that the M60E1 or the Jammy version?
all models before E4 are jammy versions :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-04-2012, 13:04:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Badajoz00.jpg)

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"The Devil's Own" 88th Regiment at the Siege of Badajoz by Richard Caton Woodville

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In the Siege of Badajoz (16 March – 6 April 1812), the Anglo-Portuguese Army, under the Earl of Wellington, besieged Badajoz, Spain and forced the surrender of the French garrison.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-04-2012, 20:04:09
(http://www.cadena3.com/admin/playerswf/fotos/ARCHI_116154.jpg)

Captured Harrier pilot after beign shot down over the Falklands.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 06-04-2012, 20:04:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e5/Bundesarchiv_Bild_137-040975%2C_Osterfahrt_der_SA_und_HJ_Shanghai_nach_Wusih.jpg/798px-Bundesarchiv_Bild_137-040975%2C_Osterfahrt_der_SA_und_HJ_Shanghai_nach_Wusih.jpg)

Hitler Jugend in KMT china
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-04-2012, 11:04:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a9/IrishArmy_36Btn_Congo_1961.jpg)

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Irish ONUC troops (36 Bn) man a position over a road tunnel in Elizabethville during the Congo Crisis, December 1961.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-04-2012, 14:04:37
(Croatian) Special Police Unit member, Homeland War, date unknown, location unknown

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/23485_313866562969_267057437969_3377667_8260843_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-04-2012, 19:04:02
I like his outfit!
Same war:
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/RT-20/oklop/zd004.jpg?t=1295698871)
the inscription says: Picture for a lifetime - Croatian soldier Krešo on the Maslenica side of the Novsko ždrilo.
It was a vital operation conducted in January 1993 with the intention of reconnecting the north and the south of the country after the rebel Serbs have occupied the main road connection with the south.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 08-04-2012, 19:04:25
(Croatian) Special Police Unit member, Homeland War, date unknown, location unknown

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/23485_313866562969_267057437969_3377667_8260843_n.jpg

Admiral Donutz (http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?action=profile;u=16) !!  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 08-04-2012, 20:04:07
Haha, I thought the same. The resemblance is creepy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-04-2012, 20:04:41
(http://cs10517.vk.com/u5730652/63973369/z_7783acfd.jpg)
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Swiss fortress artillery troopers during an ABC drill.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-04-2012, 21:04:29
(http://cs10517.vk.com/u5730652/63973369/z_7783acfd.jpg)
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Swiss fortress artillery troopers during an ABC drill.
Dude that is freaking awesome
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 09-04-2012, 02:04:21
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Tropper_1849.jpg)

Danish soldiers returning tiomphant from the first Schleswig War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 09-04-2012, 11:04:31
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Vimy_Ridge_-_Canadian_machine_gun_crews.jpeg)

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Machine gunners operating from craters on the plateau above the ridge

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The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a military engagement fought primarily as part of the Battle of Arras, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, during the First World War. The main combatants were the Canadian Corps, of four divisions, against three divisions of the German Sixth Army. The battle, which took place from 9 to 12 April 1917, was part of the opening phase of the British-led Battle of Arras, a diversionary attack for the French Nivelle Offensive.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-04-2012, 11:04:21
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Johnsasr/1-1.jpg)
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Blackwater personel in Baghdad, unknown date.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 10-04-2012, 15:04:44
Blackwater's badass!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 10-04-2012, 16:04:38
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/23485_313866687969_267057437969_3377679_5155878_n.jpg)


Special Police Unit "Alpha", Southwest Croatia (Gračac), Homeland War,  Date unknown.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 10-04-2012, 23:04:38
so much high tech gear ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-04-2012, 23:04:50
'Nam picture today with a bonus one, which isn't from a conflict but still interesting.

Australian soldier signaling a Huey in Vietnam.

(http://www.vietnamgear.com/Imagevwr.aspx?img=5RAR4.jpg)

And the bonus, Oskar Schindler in Israel 1970. Probably a fake since he doesn't look like Liam Neeson at all! Outrageous!

(http://ww2db.com/images/person_schindler3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-04-2012, 01:04:34
The Cavalier

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/The_Cavalier.jpg/800px-The_Cavalier.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 11-04-2012, 02:04:50
 Some cool photos but personally, I am no great fan of all the pictures of the war criminals lately.


btw, at the Swiss pic is ABC supposed to actually mean NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 11-04-2012, 07:04:58
It's obviously the best to forget about all that happened and only remember the fun things.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-04-2012, 11:04:30
btw, at the Swiss pic is ABC supposed to actually mean NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical).
Whoops, yes, you´re right. ABC is the German abbreviation and I forgot that English-speaking militaries call it "NBC". Thanks for the correction.

Anyway:
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=175148&d=1331623443)
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Libyan civilians take a look at a SUV-mounted AA gun, used by rebels.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 11-04-2012, 16:04:56
btw, at the Swiss pic is ABC supposed to actually mean NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical).

ABC and NBC is the same thing. Many languages use A for Atomic instead of N for Nuclear as in English.

E.g. "Atomar, Biologisch, Chemisch" in German.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-04-2012, 17:04:29
(http://i44.tinypic.com/25rgjuf.jpg)
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A Colombian soldier guards the walled city in Cartagena, Colombia on April 11, 2012, prior to the 6th Americas Summit, to take place from April 14 to 15.

Find the error in this pic. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 12-04-2012, 17:04:53
Crows can't sit on small towers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 12-04-2012, 18:04:46
He is holding the gun like a girl?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 12-04-2012, 18:04:36
Lens cover is still in it's place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: djinn on 12-04-2012, 18:04:52
Wahahaha! So true.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 12-04-2012, 19:04:21
Lens cover is still in it's place.

Shut up, that's how it's supposed to be! Haven't you heard of "blind firing"?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 12-04-2012, 19:04:01
But there's a small hole in that 'lens cover' that makes me start doubting it is one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-04-2012, 19:04:36
Lens cover is still in it's place.

But there's a small hole in that 'lens cover' that makes me start doubting it is one.

Not what I meant. Check the chamber, the bolt carrier isn´t completely locked. Mr. Bigscope wouldn´t be able to fire one shot like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-04-2012, 19:04:50
But there's a small hole in that 'lens cover' that makes me start doubting it is one.

Indeed, it is not a lens cover, but meant to reduce lens reflection, so you don't stand out as much as a target. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 12-04-2012, 20:04:49
But there's a small hole in that 'lens cover' that makes me start doubting it is one.

Indeed, it is not a lens cover, but meant to reduce lens reflection, so you don't stand out as much as a target. :P
Instead of covering the whole thing, we had these honeycomb filters. Kills reflections but doesn't obstruct vision in any way.
http://www.nikonhunting.com/images/product/8450_3-9x40_Coyote_Mo_Brush.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 12-04-2012, 21:04:28
But there's a small hole in that 'lens cover' that makes me start doubting it is one.

Indeed, it is not a lens cover, but meant to reduce lens reflection, so you don't stand out as much as a target. :P
Instead of covering the whole thing, we had these honeycomb filters. Kills reflections but doesn't obstruct vision in any way.
http://www.nikonhunting.com/images/product/8450_3-9x40_Coyote_Mo_Brush.jpg
But then it will attract bees, which is even worse.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-04-2012, 13:04:31
If anyone saw in person the sizes of those lenses on night sights they'd understand why someone would put a cap like that on ze end of it. Only limits your field of view but that's about it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 13-04-2012, 15:04:18
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/15138_104279826255301_100000198517745_120162_4495347_n.jpg)
This is a T55 (probably) modified to resemble a German Leo I .
Guess who used it? ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-04-2012, 22:04:33
Um... Croatia?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 13-04-2012, 22:04:33
Congratulations you discovered the answer to life, universe and pretty much everything!

yep, Serbs pretty much panicked when they saw "Angry German UNPROFOR" xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-04-2012, 10:04:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Ercole_de_Roberti_Destruction_of_Jerusalem_Fighting_Fleeing_Marching_Slaying_Burning_Chemical_reactions_b.jpg)

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The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem, by David Roberts (1850)

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The Siege of Jerusalem in the year 70 AD was the decisive event of the First Jewish-Roman War. The Roman army, led by the future Emperor Titus, with Tiberius Julius Alexander as his second-in-command, besieged and conquered the city of Jerusalem, which had been occupied by its Jewish defenders in 66.

The siege ended with the sacking of the city and the destruction of its famous Second Temple. The destruction of both the first and second temples is still mourned annually as the Jewish fast Tisha B'Av. The Arch of Titus, celebrating the Roman sack of Jerusalem and the Temple, still stands in Rome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 14-04-2012, 12:04:19
new day, new pic!
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/8932_1139464003203_1125487604_30385562_7753926_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-04-2012, 14:04:11
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/TODA_Ujikane1.JPG/450px-TODA_Ujikane1.JPG)

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Statue of the shogunal army's vice-commander, Toda Ujikane

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The Shimabara Rebellion was an uprising in southwestern Japan in 1637–1638 during the Edo period. It largely involved peasants, most of them Catholic Christians.

It was one of only a handful of instances of serious unrest during the relatively peaceful period of the Tokugawa shogunate's rule. In the wake of the Matsukura clan's construction of a new castle at Shimabara, taxes were drastically raised, which provoked anger from local peasants and lordless samurai. Religious persecution against the local Christians exacerbated the discontent, which turned into open revolt in 1637. The Tokugawa Shogunate sent a force of over 125,000 troops to suppress the rebellion, and after a lengthy siege against the rebels at Hara Castle, defeated them.

In the wake of the rebellion, the rebel leader Amakusa Shiro was beheaded, and persecution of Christianity became strictly enforced. Japan's national seclusion policy was tightened, and formal persecution of Christianity continued until the 1850s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-04-2012, 17:04:41
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/9665/kpa16.jpg)
Not a combat pic, but North Koreans going tacti-cool is always nice to look at.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 15-04-2012, 18:04:24
Homeland War, Croatia, southern battlefront near Trebinje, 1992 :
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/15433_104143569602260_100000198517745_116897_7250765_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 15-04-2012, 20:04:26
(http://www.urrib2000.narod.ru/TanT55ang.jpg)
Cuban T-62's advancing after their victory over south african forces in the Angolan war for independance
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-04-2012, 18:04:07
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/9459/978xxk.jpg)
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Norwegian SF soldiers and Afghan National Police men during yesterdays attacks in Kabul.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 16-04-2012, 18:04:49
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Danish SF soldiers and Afghan National Police men during yesterdays attacks in Kabul.

I think they are Norwegians
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-04-2012, 19:04:41

I think they are Norwegians
Yep, you´re right, these are Norwegian FSK ("Forsvarets Spesialkommando") soldiers. Thanks for the hint!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 16-04-2012, 19:04:38
What kind of camo is that? Doesn't look like the regular Norwegian M/2000 desert camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 17-04-2012, 00:04:38
What kind of camo is that? Doesn't look like the regular Norwegian M/2000 desert camo.

I'm almost hesitant to say Multicam :|

CSAR, peeking into a cave.
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/196/2054586500204201211.jpg)

EDIT: Pic edited.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 17-04-2012, 13:04:16
What kind of camo is that? Doesn't look like the regular Norwegian M/2000 desert camo.
Its Crye Precision Multicam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 17-04-2012, 23:04:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Het_zevende_bataljon_tot_de_aanval_oprukkend.jpg/800px-Het_zevende_bataljon_tot_de_aanval_oprukkend.jpg)

A Royal Durtch batalion on their conqeusts of Bali, indonesia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-04-2012, 00:04:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Soldadosargentinos3.jpg)

Argentine Soldiers during the Falklands War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 18-04-2012, 13:04:50
(http://nick.radelaar.org/files/dutchleo2.jpg)

One of the last operating leopard 2's the dutch ever had :'(

Now waiting for Corvax to share his leo2 pics :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 18-04-2012, 14:04:58
(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120418/q35uubef.jpg)

Here you go. Leopard2A4, austrian army, panzerbatallion 33. First two to brake down on the first maneuver day ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-04-2012, 14:04:01
Its hard to think of a country without tanks tbh :D Its like thinking of a country without uniforms.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 18-04-2012, 15:04:32
Its hard to think of a country without tanks tbh :D Its like thinking of a country without uniforms.

I'm guessing Maldives don't have any :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 18-04-2012, 15:04:13
Belgium had some Leopard I's but they have been withdrawn if I remeber correctly
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 18-04-2012, 16:04:18
18th of April 1864, Prussian forces storm Dannevirke, the main defence line of Denmark and wins.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1972-055-56%2C_Deutsch-D%C3%A4nischer_Krieg%2C_D%C3%BCppeler_Schanzen.jpg)

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The fortifications at Dybbøl after the battle. From Friedrich Brandt's Düppel Album
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 18-04-2012, 16:04:59
One of the last operating leopard 2's the dutch ever had :'(
A family friend of mine made pictures at the last cavalry shots fired by the Dutch Leo's.

http://www.fps.nl/ and then go to Strijdkrachten. The one where the masked soldiers are saluting was on the frontpage of the Telegraaf.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-04-2012, 17:04:03
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/RAR_Vietnam.jpg)

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An Australian soldier in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-04-2012, 02:04:44
Meh, they're not Australian if they dont have their funny hats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-04-2012, 03:04:22
There you go, ANZAC and British troops at Gallipoli.
(http://www.samizdata.net/~pdeh/ANZACs%20in%20Turkey.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-04-2012, 15:04:46
(http://cache2.artprintimages.com/lrg/46/4620/4PMFG00Z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 19-04-2012, 16:04:17
that a .50 cal?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 19-04-2012, 16:04:19
that a .50 cal?
MG 08
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-04-2012, 13:04:30
On this day in history...

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April 20, 1918 – Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the 'The Red Baron' shoots down his 79th and 80th victims, his final victories before his death the following day

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-2004-0430-501%2C_Jagdstaffel_11%2C_Manfred_v._Richthofen.jpg)

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Manfred von Richthofen with other members of Jasta 11
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 20-04-2012, 14:04:45
Was he downed by another fighter or ground batteries?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 20-04-2012, 15:04:28
IIRC he died from a wound caused by someone shooting a rifle AA MG from the ground.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-04-2012, 16:04:48
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/TPMigration1/6-13.jpg)
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A SPLA (South Sudan People's Liberation Army) soldier sits next to a machine gun on a vehicle outside an old Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) compound in Heglig, on April 17, 2012. A Sudanese plane bombed Bentiu, capital of South Sudan's oil-rich border state of Unity, on April 14, killing five civilians and wounding six, a local government spokesman said. Gideon Gatfan, spokesman of the Unity state government, said one bomb fell beside a car market near a bridge which was the target of the raid. The SPLA (South Sudan People's Liberation Army) controls both the town of Heglig and the Heglig oilfields.
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-04-2012, 11:04:13
New days, new pic.
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/53ef5a23.jpg)
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An Afghan National Army special operations forces soldier sets a charge to destroy unexploded ordnance during a security patrol in the mountains around Latif district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, April 17. Security Patrols are used to gain atmospherics and assess security and stability in the local villages.
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Post by: Rawhide on 21-04-2012, 12:04:13
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April 21, 1918 – Manfred von Richthofen (pictured), known as the "Red Baron", was shot down and killed near Vaux-sur-Somme in France, after a career as the most successful fighter pilot of World War I with 80 confirmed air combat victories.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/MvRichthofenWreckage.jpg)

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Australian airmen with Richthofen's triplane, 425/17, after it was dismembered by souvenir hunters

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Richthofen was fatally wounded just after 11:00 a.m. on 21 April 1918, while flying over Morlancourt Ridge, near the Somme River.49°56′0.60″N 2°32′43.71″E

At the time, the Baron had been pursuing (at very low altitude) a Sopwith Camel piloted by a novice Canadian pilot, Lieutenant Wilfrid "Wop" May of No. 209 Squadron, Royal Air Force.[41] In turn, the Baron was spotted and briefly attacked by a Camel piloted by a school friend (and flight commander) of May's, Canadian Captain Arthur "Roy" Brown, who had to dive steeply at very high speed to intervene, and then had to climb steeply to avoid hitting the ground.[41] Richthofen turned to avoid this attack, and then resumed his pursuit of May.

It was almost certainly during this final stage in his pursuit of May that Richthofen was hit by a single .303 bullet, which caused such severe damage to his heart and lungs that it must have produced a very speedy death. In the last seconds of his life, he managed to make a hasty but controlled landing ( 49°55′56″N 2°32′16″E) in a field on a hill near the Bray-Corbie road, just north of the village of Vaux-sur-Somme, in a sector controlled by the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). One witness, Gunner George Ridgway, stated that when he and other Australian soldiers reached the aircraft, Richthofen was still alive but died moments later. Another eye witness, Sergeant Ted Smout of the Australian Medical Corps, reported that Richthofen's last word was "kaputt"

His Fokker Dr.I, 425/17, was not badly damaged by the landing, but it was soon taken apart by souvenir hunters.

No. 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, as the nearest Allied air unit, assumed responsibility for the Baron's remains.

In 2009, Richthofen's death certificate was found in the archives in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland. Richthofen had briefly been stationed in Ostrów—which was part of Germany until the end of World War I—before going to war. The document, which is a one-page, handwritten form in a 1918 registry book of deaths, misspells Richthofen's name as "Richthoven" and simply states that he has "died 21 April 1918, from wounds sustained in combat"
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-04-2012, 11:04:50
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Ugandan soldiers, who are tracking down Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) fugitive leaders, walk at a forest bordering Central African Republic (CAR), South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo, near river Chinko April 18, 2012.
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Post by: Rawhide on 22-04-2012, 11:04:22
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Grierson%27s_raiders.jpg)

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Grierson's raiders behind enemy lines(photo take by a Confederate spy)

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Grierson's Raid was a Union cavalry raid during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. It ran from April 17 to May 2, 1863, as a diversion from Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's main attack plan on Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-04-2012, 08:04:40
(http://i39.tinypic.com/fmpd7m.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-04-2012, 11:04:37
WTF is up with there belt? need more pouches maybe?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-04-2012, 13:04:02
I think after the Karfreitag incident they carrier as much as possible.
(What happend there: A Dingo was hit by and IED, and the rest of the group was enciricled by talibans in a small village. And noone came to help them, and German goverment was too afraid to call USAF, because the last time they did they killed some civilians next to a fuel truck (which was stolen by taliban and used as rolling bomb). They lost a couple of soldiers there)
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Post by: Rawhide on 24-04-2012, 17:04:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Anzac_Beach_4th_Bn_landing_8am_April_25_1915.jpg)

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Anzac Beach – Australian and New Zealand forces invade Turkey
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-04-2012, 19:04:48
I think after the Karfreitag incident they carrier as much as possible.
(What happend there: A Dingo was hit by and IED, and the rest of the group was enciricled by talibans in a small village. And noone came to help them, and German goverment was too afraid to call USAF, because the last time they did they killed some civilians next to a fuel truck (which was stolen by taliban and used as rolling bomb). They lost a couple of soldiers there)
Small addition:
The German paratroopers were under fire for 9 hours, without much air support. So long story short:
You try to have as much ammo as possible with you, you never know when you can resupply.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-04-2012, 20:04:10
you also know that Kunduz base (or some nearby) could not give Arty support, because German artillery did not have any ammo at this time, and they would have had to fly ammo in from Kabul. . . .

I addition: why did germans dont give strong apcs to their troops in afghanistan at start of mission. Because it would tell the people at home that the soldiers are at war. So German politicians sell ferrytells for the price of german soldiers. . .
sad story

(about ammo. i always have to think about the black hawk down movie where they are packing up their gear, and they tell each other "no you dont need that -this either- it will just take 30min" bla bla and then they fought for 2 days. . .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-04-2012, 20:04:54
Yep. My cousin is now with the paratroopers and they have stuff ammo everywhere. Because if there is one thing paratroopers run out of first, it is ammo.

He is also cursing the 5.56x45mm NATO round  ;D He cant stand it. At the army base he was allowed to fire some FN FALS wich are used for rifle grenade training= He adored it

During his excercises in Germany he got his hands on the range with a reservist weapon=the G3= He loved it

(http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/250/draft_lens17378961module146452231photo_1295155034Soldadosargentinos_FN_FAL)

Argentine troops during the falkland wars with a REAL weapon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 24-04-2012, 20:04:50
That picture is on last page theta.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-04-2012, 22:04:25
I think after the Karfreitag incident they carrier as much as possible.
(What happend there: A Dingo was hit by and IED, and the rest of the group was enciricled by talibans in a small village. And noone came to help them, and German goverment was too afraid to call USAF, because the last time they did they killed some civilians next to a fuel truck (which was stolen by taliban and used as rolling bomb). They lost a couple of soldiers there)
Small addition:
The German paratroopers were under fire for 9 hours, without much air support. So long story short:
You try to have as much ammo as possible with you, you never know when you can resupply.

Everything is sometimes sacrificed for ammo, I didn't wear body armor sometimes for the sole purpose of being able to carry more ammo, some dudes stuffed ammo in their first aid kit pouches :)

Blackhawk dropping off troops before a firefight which had 3 killed and 7 injured, always loved how these pilots can over over these uneven grounds and make the troops jump off ;D
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/236/196532957240420124.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-04-2012, 22:04:19
how is the situation over there with tyrkisch syrian border and how is it on iranian border - just interested
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-04-2012, 22:04:32
That picture is on last page theta.
(http://t.qkme.me/35onan.jpg)

(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/716/Vietnam_War_Australian_SASR.jpg)

A replacement photo then, Australian SASR, vietnam war. Notice the stripped down FN FAL  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 24-04-2012, 23:04:05
It was posted by Hi already IIRC  ;D
awesome photo nonetheless, more Vietam!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 26-04-2012, 16:04:49
(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/256-2/Gnat7.jpg)

Q:What are they?

A:Sabre slayers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 27-04-2012, 02:04:21
It was posted by Hi already IIRC  ;D
awesome photo nonetheless, more Vietam!

Yes.

I do love my 'Nam pictures  :-*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-04-2012, 02:04:35
Suez Crisis
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The P-51D flown by Capt. Elad Paz was shot down over Sinai by Egyptian AAA. Note the variant of the "Invasion Stripes". (IDF)
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Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-04-2012, 04:04:45
The end of the Novgorod Republic.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/LebedevK_UnichNovgrodVecha.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-04-2012, 10:04:53
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7847/211064050260420126.jpg)
Turkish soldier during an anti-terror operation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 28-04-2012, 02:04:31
Suez Crisis
(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/suez012.jpg)
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Sea Venoms, Sea Hawks, Wyverns and a single Skyraider can be seen on this photograph of the deck of HMS Eagle, taken shortly before the ship commenced launching another strike against Egypt. The three British aircraft carriers - HMS Eagle, HMS Bulwark, and HMS Albion - proved their worth during this campaign beyond any doubt. (FAA Museum)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 28-04-2012, 10:04:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/HMS_Audacious_crew_take_to_lifeboats.jpg)

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HMS Audacious sinks after hitting a mine, October 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-04-2012, 11:04:04
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U.S. soldiers from 5-20 infantry Regiment attached to 82nd Airborne walk on patrol in Zharay district in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan April 26, 2012.
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Post by: IrishReloaded on 29-04-2012, 10:04:04
Afghan Tactical Tractor

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/British%20Army%20-%202/7fc4e868.jpg)


A member of the Afghan National Police drives a tractor to the next poppy field during the poppy eradication phase of Operation Shafuq, April 22. The mission took place in the district of Nad ‘Ali and lasted for five days.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-04-2012, 23:04:22
(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Aircraft/Images/Su-7c.jpg)Su-7 captured intact by IAF when it accidently landed in isreal during the yom kippur war
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Post by: Eat Uranium on 30-04-2012, 01:04:43
Suez Crisis
(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/suez011.jpg)
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Pictures of the RAF aircraft from the Suez Crisis campaign are rare; also, there are not many illustrations of how cramped with aircraft the airfields on Cyprus were. Even a single Egyptian bomber could wreack havoc and neutralize a large part of the British and French contingents stationed there. Here the RAF Venom WR398/H of the 249 Sqn taxis past RF-84F 52-7325/33-DD of the ER.4/33 at Akrotiri. ("Wings over Suez")
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Post by: Tolga<3 on 30-04-2012, 18:04:45
Specialist during winter clean up operations.
(http://s14.postimage.org/4onmehj0h/5454545.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-05-2012, 09:05:33
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Members of Ansar al-Sharia, an al Qaeda-affiliated group, are seen near a tank taken from the army during recent battles, as they guard a road leading to the southern Yemeni town of Jaar April 28, 2012. At least seven militants linked to al Qaeda were killed in clashes in Yemen's restive south, a regional tribal spokesman said on Saturday, as the impoverished Arab state fights to tame a stubborn insurgency.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 02-05-2012, 07:05:15
Wait a minnit, the state is extremely poor and the Terrorists have tanks ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 02-05-2012, 08:05:20
peoples are poor, state is not that poor.
and the terrorist stole the tank from the army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-05-2012, 11:05:11
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8279/1335915627091.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-05-2012, 15:05:26
An MG3 where its supposed to be, mounted on a vehicle. I've only ever walked with the MG3 once, that thing is a nightmare to carry and add to that its optics and ammunition, tripod (made somewhat of a home made side grip as well) it was just hell on earth to carry.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-05-2012, 15:05:58
True, true, that thing is a beast to carry. But that´s not a MG3 ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-05-2012, 16:05:44
At least looks like its based on one xD I won't go down to the specifics and search for the specific variant on a gun I've spent 2 hours cleaning, don't know which FH person I told this story to, but I resorted to putting it in the showers and then drying it at the vehicle washing area with those high pressure air things.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 02-05-2012, 17:05:29
An MG3 where its supposed to be, mounted on a vehicle. I've only ever walked with the MG3 once, that thing is a nightmare to carry and add to that its optics and ammunition, tripod (made somewhat of a home made side grip as well) it was just hell on earth to carry.

Is it really that heavy or didn't it have a top grip like the one in the above picture?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-05-2012, 17:05:00
Well, first off, why were you carrying around the tripod?  The tripod is only for the heavy MG sections, not for each squad....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 02-05-2012, 18:05:09
Well there were some missions which involved around 50 days of no outside contact other than a helicopter dropping you off supplies once every week or two. So everything you took was on your person, so besides the bipod you also had the tripod on your back which was used by the over-watch during night time. And remember, these were done without any vehicles so everything was either carried on you or by donkey's and yes, donkey's were used heavily :P Think they had similar types of missions in Vietnam, S.A.D.

And no ours didn't have a carrying handle on the top, but our picatinny rails on the MG3 were considered high enough to use as carrying, of course we never carried them like that. But that was a one time deal, soldiers prefer PKM over MG3 on foot missions. More reliable, uses up less rounds and is at least a big lighter.

As an example and as a contribution (originally wanted to post picture of Albanians in Afghanistan) you can see pretty much the same setup on the MG3 on the bottom right corner.
(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/244/46546.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-05-2012, 22:05:43
The machine gun I´ve posted is a CETME Ameli, a 5.56 NATO version of the MG3. With only around 5 kilos it has only half the weight of the MG3, which would make it easier to carry.
I´m just not quite sure what nationalities these guys have. Either Spanish or Mexican.

The MG3 is quite a bitch to assemble, too. I remember in basic training while reassembling it after cleaning it, putting the bolt carrier into the receiver before installing the charging handle. This caused the bolt carrier to be stuck inside the receiver and me being quite embarassed. Some rough handling finally solved the problem. But I guess that´s what lack of sleep does to you. ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 02-05-2012, 22:05:48
whats the use of a new 5.56 when there are so many on the market which proved quite good.


still in my world a mg needs to be 7,62 or bigger, rest is useless. normal rifles are 5.56 so the mg should be stronger in terms of energy ect.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-05-2012, 08:05:37
A 5.56 MG3 is just unnecessary IMO :) Of course the HK23 went well so maybe they know what they're doing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-05-2012, 14:05:28
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An Iraqi soldier scans a car with a worthless bomb detector a checkpoint at Shurja market in central Baghdad, April 28, 2012.

More on the subject of those useless and potentially "bomb detectors". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADE_651)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 04-05-2012, 19:05:41
Lawl, the entire government got scammed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 04-05-2012, 19:05:18
Yeah I read about that... buearocracy strikes again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 05-05-2012, 16:05:33
(http://misternizz.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/wwi_sniper.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-05-2012, 13:05:50
Not a combat pic, but pretty cool, nonetheless.

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/5d7800ed.jpg)
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Estonian Soldiers during a live fire training exercise using light Anti-aircraft Guns during the Kevadtorm 2012 (Spring Storm) series of Exercises 6th May 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 07-05-2012, 20:05:53
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YYMeAu4i7gA/Sx9dMGQBSOI/AAAAAAAAHL8/rPgLKfOUsXM/s1600/first-world-war-ww1-one-pictures-photos-images-amazing-rare-incredible-german-soldiers-012.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 08-05-2012, 00:05:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Victory_in_Battle_of_Dien_Bien_Phu.jpg)

Viet Minh forces plant their flag over captured French positions at Dien Bien Phu.  That battle ended on this day in 1954.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-05-2012, 19:05:35
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MANAMA, Bahrain (May 6, 2012) A Sailor stands watch next to a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-05-2012, 21:05:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/67/Mural_of_Loughgall_Volunteers.gif)

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Mural commemorating those killed in the ambush

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The Loughgall ambush took place on 8 May 1987 in the village of Loughgall, Northern Ireland. An eight-man Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit launched an attack on the village's Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, but was ambushed by a British Army Special Air Service (SAS) unit of 25. The SAS shot dead eight IRA members and a civilian. This was the IRA's greatest loss of life in a single incident during The Troubles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-05-2012, 03:05:29
The IRA can go fuck themselves, they bloody well deserved it.

Spartacists 1918
(http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~klio/im/weimar/streetfighting2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-05-2012, 15:05:58
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US Kiowas providing fire support during combat around an Afghan village.

Great helos.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 09-05-2012, 17:05:01
They look like tiny Flies
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 09-05-2012, 19:05:35
they are tiny flies ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 10-05-2012, 21:05:05
The IRA can go fuck themselves, they bloody well deserved it.

Spartacists 1918
(http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~klio/im/weimar/streetfighting2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-05-2012, 12:05:47
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4493/1336888484205mi.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 13-05-2012, 17:05:20
Phantom Phorever!

Swede's in a firefight sometime last week in A-stan. Meh, no combat photos of other areas to share.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/Tigerhund/eldstrid3.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 14-05-2012, 22:05:52
Suez Crisis
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Between October 1955 and early November 1956, the EAF acquired between six and 12 MiG-17Fs, and the 1st Sqn was in the process of conversion to the type when the British and French attacked Egypt. The brand-new MiG-17s were flown in combat, and saw at least one air battle with the Israeli fighters. Later also the Soviet "instructors" flew them in a battle against the British. Apparently, most of the MiG-17s survived the war; they have got the new Egyptian markings - consisting of the red-white-black roundels and fin-flashes - immediately after. (EAF, via Dr. David Nicolle)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-05-2012, 22:05:48
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A Sunni Muslim gunman fires his rifle as others help an injured colleague during clashes at the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, May 14, 2012. Two men were killed and at least 20 people were wounded in clashes between Alawite supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Sunni Muslims in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, medical sources said on Monday. Fierce clashes overnight shook the northern port city and sporadic fighting continued on Monday. Machineguns and rocket propelled grenades were used.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sizum85 on 14-05-2012, 22:05:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/67/Mural_of_Loughgall_Volunteers.gif)

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Mural commemorating those killed in the ambush

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The Loughgall ambush took place on 8 May 1987 in the village of Loughgall, Northern Ireland. An eight-man Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit launched an attack on the village's Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, but was ambushed by a British Army Special Air Service (SAS) unit of 25. The SAS shot dead eight IRA members and a civilian. This was the IRA's greatest loss of life in a single incident during The Troubles.
i raise you this
(http://news.haverford.edu/blogs/basketballm/files/2008/10/uda-mural.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-05-2012, 12:05:09
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Taliban militants hand over their weapons after joining the Afghan government's reconciliation and reintegration program, in Herat province May 14, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: evhgear on 15-05-2012, 16:05:54
what's that LMG ??  Looks like the DP machine gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-05-2012, 18:05:54
what's that LMG ??  Looks like the DP machine gun

Because it is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-05-2012, 04:05:24
Operational photo, only posting it cause its not everyday you see soldiers walking on that kind of terrain with 70 pounds of gear on :)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/ny9ys1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 16-05-2012, 06:05:07
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Taliban militants hand over their weapons after joining the Afghan government's reconciliation and reintegration program, in Herat province May 14, 2012.

Bismillah! 30 years ago, I would have killed them. Many of my friends from over there had affiliation with the Mujahideen or the Taliban at some point, but it is good to see things changing. And yeah, that is a DP. Its quite common to find such weapons there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-05-2012, 09:05:00
That loks nasty, Tolga. o0

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/c2557a9b.jpg)
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Soldiers from the Afghan National Army and 2nd Commando Regiment, Australian Special Operations Command, pick up from their security positions and head to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment from Fort Carson, Colo., attached to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, after completing a mission in the Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 26.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 16-05-2012, 09:05:27
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Taliban militants hand over their weapons after joining the Afghan government's reconciliation and reintegration program, in Herat province May 14, 2012.

Bismillah! 30 years ago, I would have killed them. Many of my friends from over there had affiliation with the Mujahideen or the Taliban at some point, but it is good to see things changing. And yeah, that is a DP. Its quite common to find such weapons there.

Since 30 years ago I was just a couple years shy of shitting my diaper I am a little curious about your background now.
So............
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Jeremiahthor/go_on.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 17-05-2012, 00:05:17
To be honest Lainer, I always considered you to be late 30s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 17-05-2012, 00:05:04
He never said when he stopped shitting in his diapers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-05-2012, 16:05:31
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/LongTom.jpg)

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The Boer 'Long Tom' in action during the siege

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The Siege of Mafeking was the most famous British action in the Second Boer War. It took place at the town of Mafeking (now Mafikeng) in South Africa over a period of 217 days, from October 1899 to May 1900, and turned Robert Baden-Powell, who went on to found the Scouting Movement, into a national hero. The Relief of Mafeking (the lifting of the siege) was a decisive victory for the British and a crushing defeat for the Boers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-05-2012, 19:05:36
(http://i50.tinypic.com/x2nrjc.jpg)
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A German soldier patrols the restive Chahar Darrah district, close to Kunduz, in this April 24, 2012 file photo. The German military lost more soldiers in this region due to fights and attacks than at any other place since the end of World War II. After years of fighting, the district is relatively stable now. But as international combat troops prepare to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, many Afghans in Chahar Darrah fear the return of the Taliban.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-05-2012, 12:05:16
(http://oi48.tinypic.com/294nlf8.jpg)
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A man hiding behind a pile of sandbags lowers his head as sand is kicked up from bullets fired in his direction during clashes at the Sunni Muslim Bab al-Tebbaneh neighbourhood in Tripoli, northern Lebanon May 17, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 18-05-2012, 13:05:40
^I wonder what's going on in his mind in that moment... Judging by his face he's like "OH SHIT! OH SHIT! OH SHIT!"

Also... Note the Coca Cola sign on the left... It's impossible to escape from capitalism in the modern word.  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 18-05-2012, 16:05:43
I always wonder where they have their ammo- I mean you dont win a war with one mag.
Or its just a hobby warrior " he wife Im out fighting, see you in the evening " ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 18-05-2012, 23:05:07
I always wonder where they have their ammo- I mean you dont win a war with one mag.
Or its just a hobby warrior " he wife Im out fighting, see you in the evening " ^^

He makes every bullet count, so 30 kills per run is more than enough.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-05-2012, 04:05:37
I remember the first time playing airsoft and having BBs fly, and hit, the cover I was behind, I was majorly freaked out.

Seeing little puffs of sand by your legs and the loud clack clack clack of BBs hitting plywood, while not the real deal, does a good enough impression on you
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-05-2012, 05:05:23
I remember the first time playing airsoft and having BBs fly, and hit, the cover I was behind, I was majorly freaked out.

Seeing little puffs of sand by your legs and the loud clack clack clack of BBs hitting plywood, while not the real deal, does a good enough impression on you

God forbid a BB hits your fragile skin ;)

Boredom strikes in Afghanistan, I guess.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/ofszfr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-05-2012, 10:05:21
(http://www.spiegel.de/images/image-89946-galleryV9-ooko.jpg)
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A German Fuchs armored personnel carrier is seen near Kunduz, Afghanistan May 19 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 19-05-2012, 11:05:46
Frowny face for the commander & a happy face for the driver? lolwut
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-05-2012, 17:05:13
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/Battle_of_Spottsylvania_by_Thure_de_Thulstrup.jpg)

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The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, sometimes simply referred to as the Battle of Spotsylvania (or the 19th century spelling Spottsylvania), was the second major battle in Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's 1864 Overland Campaign of the American Civil War. Following the bloody but inconclusive Battle of the Wilderness, Grant's army disengaged from Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army and moved to the southeast, attempting to lure Lee into battle under more favorable conditions. Elements of Lee's army beat the Union army to the critical crossroads of Spotsylvania Court House and began entrenching. Fighting occurred on and off from May 8 through May 21, 1864, as Grant tried various schemes to break the Confederate line. In the end, the battle was tactically inconclusive, but with almost 32,000 casualties on both sides, it was the costliest battle of the campaign.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-05-2012, 20:05:53
The Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania
(http://www.warart.com/images/products/457_large_image.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 20-05-2012, 12:05:53
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls4bhaZy6E1qjxqpyo1_400.jpg)
Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-05-2012, 13:05:26
^Bard, boosting morale.

Anyway, some more German bias (tell me if it´s too much :P):

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8002/1337348640329.jpg)
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A German recovery tank and a Dingo II providing cover behind a clay wall. Afghanistan, unknown date.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-05-2012, 22:05:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Fernand_Cormon_005.jpg)

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In the Battle of Aspern-Essling (21–22 May 1809), Napoleon attempted a forced crossing of the Danube near Vienna, but the French and their allies were driven back by the Austrians under Archduke Charles. The battle was the first time Napoleon had been personally defeated in over a decade, but it was no more than a tactical victory for the Austrians, who failed to capitalise on their superior numbers and merely repulsed Napoleon, without defeating him.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-05-2012, 12:05:39
Colored pictures of Cyprus in 1974 are hard to come by, most released pics to date are very old school and black n white, but someone uncovered a few so I'll share two :)

(http://i.imgur.com/PdhMu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/opvjr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Capten_C on 22-05-2012, 13:05:27
So, what's this then?  ??? (feck I beleive I just heard 'em firing one off as I type!)  :D

(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4280/xtaflegryn131500.jpg)

Update* - Mirach 100/4 Italian Target Drone
Pdf http://www.selexgalileo.com/EN/Common/files/SELEX_Galileo/Products/MIRACH_100_5.pdf (http://www.selexgalileo.com/EN/Common/files/SELEX_Galileo/Products/MIRACH_100_5.pdf)
 More info http://www.vectorsite.net/twuave_1.html (http://www.vectorsite.net/twuave_1.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-05-2012, 13:05:44
Possibly a target drone? :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Capten_C on 22-05-2012, 13:05:44
Possibly a target drone? :P
I think you're right! (they just fired off another whoooosh!)

Update* - Mirach 100/4 Italian Target Drone
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 22-05-2012, 18:05:02
(http://www.combatreform.org/georgiangenocidebyrockets.jpg)
Kaytushia's firing during the south ossetion war in 2008
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-05-2012, 19:05:37
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Ugandan soldiers serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), man positions along a defensive line in the area surrounding Baidoa airstrip in central Somalia, in this handout photograph taken May 15, 2012 and released by the African Union-United Nations Information Support Team May 16, 2012. An advance joint contingent of 120 Ugandan and Burundian AMISOM troops are on the ground in Baidoa, 240 km (149 miles) west of Mogadishu, and are the first forces the African Union mission has deployed outside the Somali capital since its initial deployment in 2007. Ethiopian forces took control of Baidoa from the Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist group Al Shabaab in February this year, one of a string of strategic losses Al Shabaab has suffered. AMISOM will soon deploy several thousand troops to Baidoa and the surrounding area, replacing the Ethiopian forces currently on the ground and expanding its operations throughout the country.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 22-05-2012, 20:05:53
Boredom strikes in Afghanistan, I guess.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/ofszfr.jpg)

Seeing as he's playing in the desert, every shot is going to hit a bunker (pun intended).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 23-05-2012, 06:05:38
 With that Wood he is probably aiming for some poor farmer.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-05-2012, 06:05:52
(http://i46.tinypic.com/mlpe90.jpg)
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Ugandan soldiers serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), man positions along a defensive line in the area surrounding Baidoa airstrip in central Somalia, in this handout photograph taken May 15, 2012 and released by the African Union-United Nations Information Support Team May 16, 2012. An advance joint contingent of 120 Ugandan and Burundian AMISOM troops are on the ground in Baidoa, 240 km (149 miles) west of Mogadishu, and are the first forces the African Union mission has deployed outside the Somali capital since its initial deployment in 2007. Ethiopian forces took control of Baidoa from the Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist group Al Shabaab in February this year, one of a string of strategic losses Al Shabaab has suffered. AMISOM will soon deploy several thousand troops to Baidoa and the surrounding area, replacing the Ethiopian forces currently on the ground and expanding its operations throughout the country.

What the hell is the gun he is holding?

Looks like a lamp stand with a tomato can welded onto it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-05-2012, 08:05:14
Chinese QLZ 87 automatic grenade launcher (http://world.guns.ru/grenade/ch/qlz-7-w7-e.html).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 23-05-2012, 09:05:57
Ah, that explains its design aesthetics
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 23-05-2012, 10:05:55
While the AMISOM mission holds promise, I am afraid that the freeing up of Ethiopian and Kenyan troops will only lead to an even more widespread invasion and occupation of Somalia.


edit: tried to post an image but it never works for me on this forum.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 23-05-2012, 13:05:09
Thats a very shitty looking launcher. :(

Old old NATO exercise duing the Cold War :)
(http://i.imgur.com/bPJvB.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 23-05-2012, 14:05:36
Ah, that explains its design aesthetics

http://world.guns.ru/grenade/ch/qlb-06-qlz-7b-e.html

this is the newer version of the gun, seems pretty sweet to me  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 23-05-2012, 14:05:16
(http://www.combatreform.org/georgiangenocidebyrockets.jpg)
Kaytushia's firing during the south ossetion war in 2008

Looks like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RM-70 to me
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 23-05-2012, 17:05:55
(http://i.imgur.com/nl6WJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 23-05-2012, 19:05:33
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Salissoglio1915.jpg)

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The fortress in 1915

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The Siege of Przemyśl was one of the greatest sieges of the First World War, and a crushing defeat for Austria-Hungary. The investment of Przemyśl began on September 24, 1914 and was briefly suspended on October 11 due to an Austro-Hungarian offensive. The siege resumed again on November 9 and the Austro-Hungarian garrison surrendered on March 22, 1915 after holding out for a total of 133 days.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-05-2012, 23:05:32
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5973/1337351178111.jpg)
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A Panzerhauibtze 2000 self-propelled howitzer in position in a FOB, somewhere in Northern Afghanistan.

Note the black "hedgehock" top armour, designed to protect it from HEAT bomblets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 25-05-2012, 00:05:37
^ lookin' sexy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-05-2012, 00:05:13
(http://yusupov.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/kirov-heavy-cruiser-1144-36.jpg)

The kirov battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy proudly steaming in the black sea. Pyotr Velikiy is the only active kirov class battlecruiser. The Admiral Nakhimov is halfly refitted and ready for the sea, however the ship weapon modernization is on hold because it hassent been decided what the final variant will be of all Kirov class battlecruisers.the Admiral Ushakov and Lazarev will, after Nakhimov, also be refitted and modernized.
Origenally Ushakov and Lazarev where gonna be scrapped, but the Russian navy decided to refit them all. At first, funds where not found. But each year the russian armed forces are getting higher budgets. And now with  Putin back in charge, who has appearntly a great liking to these ships, all planns will be carried out

God i love these ships!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sagal on 25-05-2012, 12:05:54
God i love these ships!

You're not the only one!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-05-2012, 14:05:59
God i love these ships!

You're not the only one!
They are so awesome  ;D
Especialy there defense armament is impressive. Nakhimov and Pyotr Velikiy with 6 Kashtan CIWS. Thats 12 30mm Gatling guns with 9M311 SAMs. And then 192 TOR Point defense SAMS and then 48 S-300 long range SAM's. and then an impressive ASW defense system. It is a shame they where badly maintained during the economic crisis but it seems things are finnaly well improving
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-05-2012, 14:05:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Nicolas_Poussin_019.jpg)

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The death of Germanicus, by Nicholas Poussin, laments the passing of Rome's last Republican

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Germanicus Julius Caesar (24 May 15 BC – 10 October AD 19), commonly known as Germanicus, was a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and a prominent general of the early Roman Empire. He was born in Rome, Italia, and was named either Nero Claudius Drusus after his father or Tiberius Claudius Nero after his uncle. He received the agnomen Germanicus in 9 BC, when it was posthumously awarded to his father in honour of his victories in Germania.

His own campaigns in Germania made him famous after avenging the defeat at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest and retrieving the legion's eagles lost during the battle. Germanicus was the grandson-in-law and great-nephew of the Emperor Augustus, nephew and adoptive son of the Emperor Tiberius, father of the Emperor Caligula, brother of the Emperor Claudius, and the maternal grandfather of the Emperor Nero.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 26-05-2012, 16:05:39
(http://www.morh.hr/images/phocagallery/obljetnice/dan-osrh-2011-20-god/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_dan_osrh2011_31.jpg)



the first thing that came to mind was "LoL repost xD"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 26-05-2012, 18:05:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/The_defeat_of_Shipka_Peak%2C_Bulgarian_War_of_Independence.JPG)

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The Defence of Shipka Pass was crucial for the liberation of Bulgaria. In the final stage of the battle the Bulgarian forces, having finished their ammunition, threw rocks and bodies of fallen comrades to repulse the Ottoman attacks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-05-2012, 10:05:52

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20-%20Army%20-%204/f0a2ce58.jpg)
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An Afghan soldier fires a rocket-propelled grenade at an insurgent position during a firefight in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, May 17, 2012. In the distance, Afghan policemen are running to find cover near a position manned by U.S. Army paratroopers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-05-2012, 16:05:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Lejeune_-_Bataille_de_Marengo.jpg)

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Louis-François Lejeune: The Battle of Marengo

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The War of the Second Coalition (1798–1802) was the second attempt by European monarchs, led by the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria and the Russian Empire, to contain or eliminate Revolutionary France. They formed a new alliance and attempted to roll back France's previous military conquests. Austria and Russia raised fresh armies for campaigns in Germany and Italy in 1799.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-05-2012, 11:05:26
(http://www.abload.de/img/rvncommandos5301ague4.jpg)
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Vietnam commandos routing a Vietminh soldier from the underground hide in the Thai Binh sector.
Location: Vietnam
Date taken: December 1953
Photographer: Howard Sochurek
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-06-2012, 13:06:53
BUMP!

(http://www.abload.de/img/yemen1ofrj.jpg)
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Yemeni soldiers fire a tank shell near the town of Jaar, a jihadist stronghold north of the Abyan provincial capital Zinjibar, on May 30, 2012 as Yemeni forces continue their offensive against Al-Qaeda loyalists in the south.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-06-2012, 12:06:57
(http://i.imgur.com/jzUX6.jpg)
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US and German KFOR soldiers get into fireing position after they were shot at by Serb gunmen. Two German soldiers were lightly wounded by gunfire when KFOR troops tried to remove makeshift barricades, errected by Serb demonstrators in the northern part of Kosovo. KFOR troops returned fire with small arms, rubber bullets and CS gas cannisters.
In the end the barricades were removed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 03-06-2012, 19:06:56
OOh look what I found


(http://www.warchat.org/pictures/indo-pakistani_war_1965_sherman_tank.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 04-06-2012, 10:06:21
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Defenders_NGM-v31-p369-A.jpg)

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The Brusilov Offensive , also known as the June Advance, was the Russian Empire's greatest feat of arms during World War I, and among the most lethal battles in world history. Prof. Graydon A. Tunstall of the University of South Florida called the Brusilov Offensive of 1916 the worst crisis of World War I for Austria-Hungary and the Triple Entente's greatest victory. It was a major offensive against the armies of the Central Powers on the Eastern Front, launched on June 4, 1916, and lasting until late September. It took place in what today is Ukraine, in the general vicinity of the towns of Lemberg, Kovel and Lutsk. The offensive was named after the Russian commander in charge of the Southwestern Front, Gen. Aleksei Brusilov.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-06-2012, 20:06:59
(http://i45.tinypic.com/n224qq.jpg)
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Masked Somali national army (SNA) soldiers search through homes for al-Shabaab fighters, during an operation in Ealsha Biyaha, Somalia, Saturday, June, 2, 2012 just a week after al-Shabaab fighters lost control of a refugee settlement in a three-day offensive that also saw troops moved into the agricultural town of Afgoye.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-06-2012, 15:06:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Scott_Belleau_Wood.jpg)

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The Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 June 1918) occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought between the U.S. Second (under the command of Major General Omar Bundy) and Third Divisions and an assortment of German units including elements from the 237th, 10th, 197th, 87th, and 28th Divisions

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/93rd_anniversary_Battle_of_BelleauWood.jpg)

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U.S. Marines & French soldiers at the 92nd anniversary memorial service of the battle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-06-2012, 10:06:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/A-1H_VA-25_CVA-41bomb.jpg)
VA-25 Commander Clarence J. Stoddard embarks on the mission to drop the 6th million pound payload of the A-1 Skyraider.

Note the fine payload!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 07-06-2012, 10:06:32
absence of constipation guaranteed ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-06-2012, 11:06:14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u_tivK6W_o&feature=share

Mother of GOD O_O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 07-06-2012, 14:06:42
Like a box of firecrackers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 07-06-2012, 15:06:44
Is that dude just spamming "Allah akhbar" all the time?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-06-2012, 16:06:55
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u_tivK6W_o&feature=share

Mother of GOD O_O

did they died? :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 07-06-2012, 16:06:14
Yes, I think they did.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 07-06-2012, 16:06:36
well, if you are in a tank that turns into a volcano before it explodes, you're pretty much dead.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 07-06-2012, 16:06:14
It almost looks like a rocket going off inside that APC  :P First the jet steaming out and then a giant boom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-06-2012, 18:06:13
What type of apc is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 07-06-2012, 19:06:21
the one from BF2 I guess
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-06-2012, 20:06:56
i THINK it is a BMP-2. See closely=it has tracks

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-06-2012, 21:06:01
i THINK it is a BMP-2. See closely=it has tracks

i would actually say it looks more like a t-72 with its turret turned backwards ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 07-06-2012, 21:06:11
It says BMP in the title.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 07-06-2012, 22:06:15
Hit by an rpg?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-06-2012, 22:06:06
Hit by an rpg?
MILAN according to rebels
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 08-06-2012, 20:06:31
It looks 8-wheeled to me
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 09-06-2012, 02:06:26
Thats a LAV, 8 wheels, turret near the back. maybe a LAV-III or a Piranha
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 09-06-2012, 09:06:33
Those POTD's better start appearing or this thread goes down into Deleted Threads section.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 09-06-2012, 09:06:52
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Afghanistan_-_Czech_BVP2_tanks_are_firing.JPG

FOB Altimur, Logar province, Afghanistan.

Edit: Linked, because picture was huge
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 10-06-2012, 18:06:51
(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/libya041111/s_l36_31028040.jpg)

No caption.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-06-2012, 22:06:54
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8229/bushrangeryn6.jpg)

The "Bushrangers" were UH-1Ds of the Royal Australian Air Force euipped with the "double" M156 Helicopter Multi-armament Mount. 2 Sytems existed.1 system  carried one M134 minigun on each side while the other system carried one XM157 seven-tube rocket launcher for 2.75 inch rockets and a Twin M60 MG on each side.

The above picture, the caption says that this bushranger is covering an downed Helicopter crew while the rescue helicopter arrives. This operation was luckily a succes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-06-2012, 11:06:26
^That´s some firepower!

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3907/1339429063314.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 12-06-2012, 11:06:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/ReaganBerlinWall.jpg)

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"Tear down this wall!" was the challenge issued by United States President Ronald Reagan to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to destroy the Berlin Wall, in a speech at the Brandenburg Gate near the Berlin Wall on June 12, 1987, commemorating the 750th anniversary of Berlin. Reagan challenged Gorbachev, who was then the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, to tear it down as an emblem of Gorbachev's desire to increase freedom in the Eastern Bloc through glasnost ("transparency") and perestroika ("restructuring")

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We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/Berlin-Memorial_to_the_Victims_of_the_Wall-1982.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 12-06-2012, 23:06:05
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/afghanistan_may060812/bp23.jpg)

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Jake Beaudoin, a U.S. Army Private of 508 BSTB, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, takes cover during a controlled detonation to clear an area for setting up a check point in Zahri district of Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, May 31, 2012. (Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 13-06-2012, 01:06:59
looks like somebody misscalculated the amount of explosives  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 13-06-2012, 08:06:28
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/pedal_power/bp4.jpg)

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A rebel with a bicycle celebrates the liberation of al-Qawalish, Libya, after six hours of battle. Smoke rises from a power station shelled by retreating government soldiers. (Gaia Anderson/Associated Press)

Hope its not a repost but with my dutch origins bycicle related warfare cant stay unnoticed  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-06-2012, 20:06:23
(http://i46.tinypic.com/30k7xbq.jpg)
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An army tank moves as it fires at positions of al Qaeda-linked militants near the southern coastal Yemeni town of Shaqra June 13, 2012. Yemen on Wednesday pressed ahead with a U.S.-backed offensive to drive al Qaeda-linked insurgents from the country's south, a day after the army notched up its biggest victory in more than a year by recapturing two strategic cities.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 14-06-2012, 10:06:26
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/The_Battle_Field_at_Naseby_20%2C04%2C2007.JPG)

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Battle memorial, and beyond the fields of Broad Moor, the site of the Battle

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The Battle of Naseby was the key battle of the first English Civil War. On 14 June 1645, the main army of King Charles I was destroyed by the Parliamentarian New Model Army commanded by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 14-06-2012, 11:06:01
On this day in 1864, "Fighting Bishop" Leonidas Polk was killed in action during Atlanta campaign.
(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2012/04/the-fighting-bishopjpg-e25424a8e3bf2127.jpg)
(chose to use less known painting instead of the famous Brady's photo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-06-2012, 18:06:54
You missed how he was killed:

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Polk fought with the Army of Tennessee during the Atlanta Campaign. Called to the line by Lieutenant General William J. Hardee, the swarthy Cajun, Johnston, Polk, and others journeyed to Pine Mountain to see if the position could be maintained. Sherman had surrounded the rebels on three sides and Hardee was fearful of being enveloped by Uncle Billy. As they studied the position Rebel infantry repeatedly warned the officers that Union artillery had the range of their position, but for some reason these men chose to ignore the warning and continued in full sight of the Federal batteries. Although mini-balls had come nearby, the big guns were under orders to conserve ammunition and did not fire until Sherman rode up and ordered them to keep the observers under cover. The first shot scattered most of the generals, but Polk, for some reason known but to him, took his time.

A second round struck nearby and the third round entered Polk through an arm, passing through his chest and exiting through the other arm. He was dead. Johnston stood over the man who had baptized him earlier in the campaign and cried. One of the few men who had little use for Rebels, and even less for the clergy was Gen. Sherman, who in a tersely worded statement sent to Gen. Halleck, "We killed Bishop Polk yesterday and have made good progress today..."

Here's how he probably looked at the time of his death:

(http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/CivilWar/leonidaspolk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 15-06-2012, 09:06:35
Thanks for the additional info and photo  :)

And to keep it in Civil War theme, on this day in 1861, this is what Rebs did after the battle of Philippi.
(http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/civil-war/1861/july/harpers-ferry-railroad-bridge.jpg)
Quote from: Harper's Weekly
DESTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC, AT HARPER'S FERRY, BY THE REBELS, JUNE 15, 1861.—SKETCHED BY OUR SPECIAL ARTIST.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 15-06-2012, 11:06:46
If you look closer to that picture, you can clearly see The Man with No Name and Tuco passing by...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-06-2012, 15:06:16
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4879/1339741353010.jpg)
Makeshift Libyan rebels rocket artillery.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-06-2012, 16:06:56
If you look closer to that picture, you can clearly see The Man with No Name and Tuco passing by...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q951qv7EbKs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-06-2012, 21:06:45
If you look closer to that picture, you can clearly see The Man with No Name and Tuco passing by...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q951qv7EbKs
lol i am watching this movie atm


(http://www.vtg.admin.ch/internet/vtg/en/home/themen/einsaetze/peace/swisscoy.parsys.0001.Image.jpeg)

Swiss army MOWAG piranha in kosovo. Despite its super neutralness, Switzerland have been doing peacekeeping missions and plans to further expand this
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 17-06-2012, 22:06:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Fuerza_del_Estado_Michoac%C3%A1n.jpg)

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Mexican troops during a gun battle in Michoacán, 2007. Mexico's drug war claims nearly 50,000 lives.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-06-2012, 11:06:52
(http://www.abload.de/img/amisom06wsic9.jpg)
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Ugandan soldiers serving in African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) open fire during an ambush by al Shabaab rebels on the outskirts of Elasha town May 29, 2012. Somalia's al Shabaab rebels ambushed an armoured convoy carrying the President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed during a rare overland trip outside the capital on Tuesday, a ******* witness said. President Ahmed was unharmed in the attack which occurred on the outskirts of Elasha town, located between Mogadishu and the former rebel stronghold of Afgoye, about 30 km (18 miles) northwest of the city.


Also, my 2000th post. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 18-06-2012, 12:06:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Erstes_pr._Bataillon_Leibgarde_in_Schlacht_bei_Kollin.jpg)

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Leibgarde battalion at Kolin

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The Battle of Kolín on 18 June 1757 saw 44,000 Austrians under Count von Daun defeat 32,000 Prussians under Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. The Prussians lost the battle and nearly 14,000 men, the Austrians lost 8,000 men
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 18-06-2012, 14:06:21
(http://thinkingouttabox.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/scotland_forever.jpg)

Charge of the Royal Scots Greys Dragoons in support of General Picton, around this time, 197 years ago
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-06-2012, 14:06:54
(http://thinkingouttabox.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/scotland_forever.jpg)

Charge of the Royal Scots Greys Dragoons in support of General Picton, around this time, 197 years ago

Whatever happened to Kading? ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 18-06-2012, 14:06:56
no idea what you mean
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-06-2012, 15:06:07
He posted that pic on several occasions with the text "Now Scots Greys, now!", it was a general question to everyone who might have known what happened to him :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-06-2012, 16:06:16
He, sadly, is not onnthese forums much anymore.  He IS fine though, i was with him this weekend at the pacific reenactment. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 18-06-2012, 19:06:40
Donutz, Apple (most of the time), and Kading have all gradually disappeared.  Schneider is making a bit of a comeback. Warrior is gone too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 18-06-2012, 21:06:10
(http://jootix.com/upload/DesktopWallpapers/cache/WW2-ww2-war-1024x768.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-06-2012, 00:06:40
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s480x480/543216_238745556228887_439398758_n.jpg)

Ninja edit: This same guy was given a dishonorable discharge for throwing a grenade into a herd of sheep
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-06-2012, 13:06:13
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/BuffaloSoldiers-SpanAmWar.jpg)

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Segregation in the U.S. military, 1898

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The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence. American attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine–American War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-06-2012, 11:06:29
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/KoreanWarFallenSoldier1.jpg)

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A GI comforts a grieving infantryman
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-06-2012, 15:06:55
North Korean soldier
(http://anyveteran.org/koreadocumentary/history/North-Korean-with-Russian-g.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-06-2012, 16:06:16
Gallic nobleman Ducarius, in Hannibal's army, slays Roman consul Gaius Flaminius Nepos at the Battle of Lake Trasimene, June 21st 217 B.C.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Sylvestre_Ducar_decapite_Flaminius_%28Trasimene%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-06-2012, 21:06:37
^Fighting almost completely naked....pretty bad-ass.

(http://www.abload.de/img/l-ana-conduit-une-actm2cct.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 21-06-2012, 21:06:41
^Fighting almost completely naked....pretty bad-ass.


http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6550847/female-armor-sucks

Mods, forgive me for little off-topicness  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-06-2012, 23:06:32
[img]http://thinkingouttabox.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/scotland_forever.jpg[/img

Charge of the Royal Scots Greys Dragoons in support of General Picton, around this time, 197 years ago

Whatever happened to Kading? ;)

I'm still around. I mostly lurk these days.

BTW, they were known as the Royal North British Dragoons, then later the Scots Greys.

The "Now, Scots Greys! Now!" is from the movie "Waterloo" that sounded the fateful charge that inspired that painting known as "Scotland Forever" which was oddly painted by a woman several decades after the battle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-06-2012, 05:06:36
[img]http://thinkingouttabox.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/scotland_forever.jpg[/img

Charge of the Royal Scots Greys Dragoons in support of General Picton, around this time, 197 years ago

Whatever happened to Kading? ;)

I'm still around. I mostly lurk these days.

BTW, they were known as the Royal North British Dragoons, then later the Scots Greys.

The "Now, Scots Greys! Now!" is from the movie "Waterloo" that sounded the fateful charge that inspired that painting known as "Scotland Forever" which was oddly painted by a woman several decades after the battle.
The painter, a wife of an army officer, was able to convince him to have a troop of cavalry charge directly at her easel so she could paint it better!  though in real life the charge at waterloo was less of a gallop than portrayed in the painting and the movie.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-06-2012, 06:06:13
From what I've read, they actually more or less just walked their horses into the french line, as they had to ride through the british firing line, and the french line was only a couple dozen yards away (d'Erlon was in the process, at the time, of smashing the british front line).  So they just walked the horses right into the startled, disorganized french infantry, and cut them apart.  Then they themselves got disorganized, went too far, and we know what happened next.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 22-06-2012, 12:06:19
1st regiment of Chevaux-Légers of the Guard followed by the Travers brigade (7th and 12th Cuirassiers)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-06-2012, 16:06:04
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4513/800x6.jpg)
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AP Photo 3 hours ago

Norwegian soldiers, part of the NATO-led forces, leave the Spozhmai hotel on Lake Qurgha where security officials say Taliban insurgents have killed nearly two dozen people, most of them civilians, in an attack just north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, June, 22, 2012. It was the latest in a string of attacks this week that suggest the insurgent group is pushing hard with its summer offensive rather than waiting for international forces to draw down.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-06-2012, 17:06:41
1st regiment of Chevaux-Légers of the Guard followed by the Travers brigade (7th and 12th Cuirassiers)

<nods>  Whilst battles like Alhuabra should have the wake up call to the British about the dangers of lancer cavalry, it was Waterloo that really affected them, with stories of lancers running down British cav and not even having to dismount to deliever finishing blows.  Almost immediately after Waterloo, they finally started selecting light dragoons regiments to turn into lancers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 22-06-2012, 17:06:55
Speaking of cavalry charges, earl James Brudenell.

(http://live.drjays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/KMcardigan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 22-06-2012, 18:06:14
Wasn't he the Earl of Cardigan, who led the charge of the Light Brigade?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 22-06-2012, 18:06:03
Wasn't he the Earl of Cardigan, who led the charge of the Light Brigade?
Indeed.

  Half a league, half a league,
  Half a league onward,
  All in the valley of Death
  Rode the six hundred.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-06-2012, 21:06:06
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4513/800x6.jpg
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AP Photo 3 hours ago

Norwegian soldiers, part of the NATO-led forces, leave the Spozhmai hotel on Lake Qurgha where security officials say Taliban insurgents have killed nearly two dozen people, most of them civilians, in an attack just north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, June, 22, 2012. It was the latest in a string of attacks this week that suggest the insurgent group is pushing hard with its summer offensive rather than waiting for international forces to draw down.

I have wondered for a long time now, what is that thing in front of the first guys scope, you see it on many rifles but what does it do? Often it is mounted to the side.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 22-06-2012, 22:06:17
I have wondered for a long time now, what is that thing in front of the first guys scope, you see it on many rifles but what does it do? Often it is mounted to the side.

This one?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/AN-PEQ-2A-aiminglight.jpg)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/PEQ-2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-06-2012, 14:06:16
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2343/1340431431238.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 23-06-2012, 22:06:39
(http://www.swiatobrazu.pl/zdjecie/artykuly/12199/fotografie-chrisa-niedenthala-w-zielonej-gorzegpribqdx.jpg)

A famous photo by Chris Niedenthal documenting the reality in Poland during the rise of "Solidarity" movement when the ruling regime introduced martial law. The banner on the movie theater is for Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-06-2012, 11:06:01
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7200/thystyskyllle.jpg)
Finnish Jägers in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 24-06-2012, 21:06:44
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7200/thystyskyllle.jpg)
Finnish Jägers in Afghanistan.

I think I posted that pic here... but it's more than year ago. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 24-06-2012, 21:06:10
Talk about bulky gear hm? ;)

He must have a hard time taking a seat :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 24-06-2012, 22:06:54
On another note "hard" holsters like that one for the pistol are awesome. Love using them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-06-2012, 18:06:59
(http://i45.tinypic.com/24b3k0n.jpg)
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A sandstorm blows past an inflatable blimp inside FOB Joyce in Afghanistan's Kunar Province June 24, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 26-06-2012, 11:06:03
What do they use blimps for in afganistan?

(http://gwangjublog.com/attach/1/1385535317.jpg)

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Koreans fleeing to the south in the Korean war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-06-2012, 16:06:24
Reminds me of that one level in Half Life 2.

The Battle of Actium, the last battle of the Roman Republic's countless civil wars, where Octavian's forces under Agrippa defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra, ending the Republic and beginning the Empire.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Castro_Battle_of_Actium.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-06-2012, 23:06:22
What do they use blimps for in afganistan?

Reconnaissance. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meWOJbPb5rw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-06-2012, 23:06:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Brady_-_Balloon_ascension_of_Thaddeus_Lowe_at_Seven_Pines_HD-SN-99-01888.JPEG/220px-Brady_-_Balloon_ascension_of_Thaddeus_Lowe_at_Seven_Pines_HD-SN-99-01888.JPEG)

US Balloon Corps, is that you?  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 27-06-2012, 00:06:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Brady_-_Balloon_ascension_of_Thaddeus_Lowe_at_Seven_Pines_HD-SN-99-01888.JPEG/220px-Brady_-_Balloon_ascension_of_Thaddeus_Lowe_at_Seven_Pines_HD-SN-99-01888.JPEG)

US Balloon Corps, is that you?  ;D
Give me pics of The Women's Auxiliary Balloon Corps (There's nothing cushy about them) and recieve 5000 internet points.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-06-2012, 00:06:53
(http://www.military-history.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/WAAF.jpg)

There you go.  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 27-06-2012, 01:06:29
 He's very old now but an acquaintance of mine has a published memoir where he recounts an awesome story of getting laid on top of a Barrage balloon in London during the Blitz.

All it cost was a book of chocolate rations to bribe the balloon operator's who would send you up for a couple of hours. No questions asked.

 Talk about the mile high club...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-06-2012, 17:06:47
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/Firefox/131684750_71n.jpg)
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Protestors clash with riot police following an anti-government demonstration in Sitra, Bahrain, June 28, 2012. Protestors have marched in the streets daily since authorities turned down the request submitted by a Bahraini political association to stage a rally in the area. (Xinhua/Ali Mohamood)

One of the lesser known hotspots of the "Arab Spring".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 29-06-2012, 18:06:22
Screw this "Arab Spring" crap already, these fkn Arab countries cause nothing but trouble, god forbid something good came out of them once in a while.

Short ranged AA system deployed at the border with Syria.
(http://i.imgur.com/Jwr7v.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-06-2012, 17:06:13
I saw this photo on Hürriyet Newspaper. Turkey is now enemy with most of its neighbours.  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-07-2012, 11:07:58
But, but..Arab Spring is for democracy. It HAS to be a good thing!  :(


(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Turkey/79d7a773.jpg)
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Turkish soldiers in a military vehicle patrol on the Turkish-Syrian border in the town of Reyhanli in Hatay province, southern Turkey June 30, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-07-2012, 18:07:37
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1MrAK8cKDs/T-qZg6N6qMI/AAAAAAAABgo/JpyKkH9r1hI/s1600/KMS.JPG)

Turkish Army's newest vehicles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-07-2012, 19:07:31
Those aren't all that new bro, they're pretty much just mobile STINGER missiles that we've had for a few years.

But, but..Arab Spring is for democracy. It HAS to be a good thing!  :(

Democracy my sweet white ass lol, Egypt and Tunisia are doing okay because people are at least a bit sensible there, Syrians have gone mad, Libya isn't doing any better...

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-07-2012, 19:07:29
Those aren't all that new bro, they're pretty much just mobile STINGER missiles that we've had for a few years.

But, but..Arab Spring is for democracy. It HAS to be a good thing!  :(

Democracy my sweet white ass lol, Egypt and Tunisia are doing okay because people are at least a bit sensible there, Syrians have gone mad, Libya isn't doing any better...



Egypt is doing okay because army is still in power there... After they give up power, it will be just another Iran.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 01-07-2012, 19:07:30
The military can't be the only thing holding it from falling apart. Egypt is lucky in the sense that they have a very strong diaspora back in the US, I do not know what they're like in Europe but from what I'm following my Egyptian friends families from New York have been making round trips to Egypt and back holding discussions with people, raising money etc.

US SOF, don't know where or when :P
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8246/sfteam.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 01-07-2012, 19:07:09
Why is Arnold Swarzhneger (spelling?!?!) there on the left.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-07-2012, 21:07:05
Why is Arnold Swarzhneger (spelling?!?!) there on the left.

Schwarzenegger. Haha  :D totally looks like him!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-07-2012, 23:07:13
"If you iwaqi's dont stop dat silly terrowism, i vill go over there myself"

http://youtu.be/WavP0o1TjeE?t=2m11s

This guy is the best stand-up comedian in belgium, he is fucking hilarious
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alakazou on 02-07-2012, 03:07:04

US SOF, don't know where or when :P
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8246/sfteam.jpg)
not sure, but I think it's in Afghanistan I think I allready saw this picture in a book about afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2012, 16:07:12
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575783_4234402466769_1342060602_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 02-07-2012, 18:07:42
Invisible binoculars FTW
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-07-2012, 18:07:01
Blasted Budget cuts!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-07-2012, 03:07:49

US SOF, don't know where or when :P
(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8246/sfteam.jpg)
not sure, but I think it's in Afghanistan I think I allready saw this picture in a book about afghanistan.

Could very well be, possibly a base out of Afghanistan around late 2001, I doubt they had those helicopters deployed in Afghanistan so early.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 03-07-2012, 04:07:03
I believe you posted that picture in the wrong section mudra!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-07-2012, 11:07:18
(http://www.abload.de/img/syria01umcpe.jpg)
Quote
Free Syrian Army fighters patrol a street in Qusair town near Homs city, northern Syria May 5, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-07-2012, 06:07:02
Yarkadoo fi salaam, wouldn't be suprised if those fighters are dead now. I've a friend in Aleppo which isn't far from Homs, said bodies were found in the river but knowing him he might not be too serious. Wish them the best of luck though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-07-2012, 09:07:17
(http://i45.tinypic.com/25kmsjr.jpg)
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An Afghan gunner fires a Russian-made D30 artillery piece on Nangalam base on June 27, 2012 in the Pech Valley, Afghanistan. As the NATO draw-down gathers pace in eastern Afghanistan, the Afghan National Army have voiced concern that without US re-supply, they won't be able to secure the region against insurgents.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-07-2012, 15:07:29
(http://www.abload.de/img/gendarmesz5crs.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-07-2012, 18:07:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Marten%27s_Poltava.jpg)

Quote
The Battle of Poltava (Swedish: Slaget vid Poltava, Russian: Полта́вская би́тва) on 27 June 1709 (8 July, N.S.) was the decisive victory of Peter I of Russia over the Swedish forces under Field Marshal Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld in one of the battles of the Great Northern War. It is widely believed to have been the beginning of Sweden's decline as a Great Power; the Russians (Russian Empire from 1721) took their place as the leading nation of northern Europe.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-07-2012, 22:07:44
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1227/55277741242157545928211.jpg)
Aussie and ANA soldier speaking to a local, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 09-07-2012, 23:07:27
Australians replaced the AUG? Looks like a HK417. Maybe SAS?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 10-07-2012, 00:07:39
Australians replaced the AUG? Looks like a HK417. Maybe SAS?

Could be a platoon level DMR.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-07-2012, 15:07:32
^Bingo.

(http://oi48.tinypic.com/z2xkp.jpg)
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An Afghan security man aims his weapon towards Taliban militants, not pictured, during a gun battle in Kandahar, south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, July 9, 2012. Three suicide bombers riding in a three-wheeled vehicle blew themselves up Monday afternoon in Kandahar city, killing two children and wounding several other civilians, said Kandahar provincial spokesman Ahmad Jawed Faisal. A short time later, three more suicide bombers tried to attack the police headquarters in Kandahar, but were gunned down by police before they could get into the compound, Faisal said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 11-07-2012, 13:07:10
Special Forces operating in Iraq (possibly even Iran or Syria) during the 90's, these two seem to have figured out the golden rule of COIN operations, dress like the guys you're hunting :P
(http://i.imgur.com/o0zjF.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-07-2012, 05:07:00
Kitty!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/A_cat_on_HMAS_Encounter.jpg/800px-A_cat_on_HMAS_Encounter.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tuco on 13-07-2012, 22:07:30
(http://forums.gunboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=564759&d=1342208786)
From Syria, other then that no caption for the photo unfortunately.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-07-2012, 05:07:26
Your picture no work Tuco.

Rhodesian soldiers.
(http://www.andrewcusack.com/idsdeath6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 14-07-2012, 05:07:45
Mmmm, FNs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-07-2012, 13:07:44
(http://www.abload.de/img/drc305e5t.jpg)
Quote
Uruguayan United Nations peacekeepers stand in front of their armoured personnel carrier patrol in the city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 13, 2012. The UN today began several "domination patrols" to reassure the local population of their presence and their intention to protect the city against any possible advance by M23 rebels. AFP PHOTO/PHIL MOORE
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-07-2012, 13:07:22
FAL <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-07-2012, 09:07:14
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3060/1000x05.jpg)

Afghanistan would be a great place to spend your holidays if it weren´t so fucked up...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 17-07-2012, 15:07:40
Strange that before the Russians came it was. Believe it had resorts and stuff during the hippy times.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-07-2012, 20:07:46
^Yep, Afghanistan was quite a popular travelling location back then. Then years of war and religious fanaticism have destroyed the country...

Anyway, new day, new pic:
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/Firefox/610x-1558.jpg)
Quote
Members of the Free Syrian Army hold weapons as they take up defense positions in a house in Qusseer neighborhood in Homs July 15, 2012. Picture taken July 15, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 17-07-2012, 20:07:12
Two M16A1s, nice.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 17-07-2012, 21:07:32
Four, actually.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 17-07-2012, 21:07:54
impressive how many scopes they have aquired, like 60-70% of the guns i have seen in that conflict have scopes  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 17-07-2012, 21:07:21
impressive how many scopes they have aquired, like 60-70% of the guns i have seen in that conflict have scopes  ::)

Foreign support.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-07-2012, 21:07:55
Internet  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 20-07-2012, 08:07:27
Bogeyman   :D

(http://www.ptinews.com/pti_cms/gall_content/2011/12/2011_12$img05_Dec_2011_PTI12_5_2011_000083B-g.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-07-2012, 11:07:34
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u265/londerzeel/tacslingWOI.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 22-07-2012, 13:07:31
Quote
The Battle of Atlanta was a battle of the Atlanta Campaign fought during the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Battle_of_Atlanta.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 22-07-2012, 18:07:51
Quote
The Battle of Atlanta was a battle of the Atlanta Campaign fought during the American Civil War on July 22, 1864, just southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Battle_of_Atlanta.png)

Best description of a a battle description ever.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-07-2012, 21:07:53
where did the battle take place?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-07-2012, 22:07:28
I think north of New York, not sure because the text is not very clear about it but the area looks like it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 22-07-2012, 23:07:35
I think north of New York, not sure because the text is not very clear about it but the area looks like it.

So its not Gettysburg?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 24-07-2012, 01:07:09
 ;D


Self picture of a US army infantryman in Afghanistan


(http://i.imgur.com/GvKAd.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-07-2012, 05:07:52
Stormtrooper! 

General Lewis Armistead, gunned down moments later, at Gettysburg.
The high-water mark of the Confederacy.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/02/!Bmod9pw!mk~$(KGrHqUOKjkEtlzbdzEcBLgWI(rHWQ~~_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SixKiller on 24-07-2012, 15:07:32
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/78327731/tumblr_lbvyu3iCo61qe3wlko1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 24-07-2012, 17:07:22
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/78327731/tumblr_lbvyu3iCo61qe3wlko1_500.jpg)

where is this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 24-07-2012, 19:07:42
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/78327731/tumblr_lbvyu3iCo61qe3wlko1_500.jpg)

where is this?
Volgograd.

You might know it by it's former name, Tsaritsyn. Or by the name it had in between: Stalingrad. There's one more name it had which I can't remember.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-07-2012, 19:07:14
that statue stands on mamajev kurgan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SixKiller on 24-07-2012, 19:07:00
Sorry, I should have posted the location. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-07-2012, 04:07:47
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/523866_2966022088819_1362839069_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 25-07-2012, 04:07:32
 That has to be some sort of hazing ritual. Otherwise, that guy is too crazy to be in anyone's military, let alone the Russian forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 25-07-2012, 06:07:24
Looks like good ol' fashioned screwing around to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 25-07-2012, 16:07:06
Reminds me of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp1yclQXd1Q) dude
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 25-07-2012, 16:07:37
Reminds me of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp1yclQXd1Q) dude
aaa

I'd be afraid if I had to serve and sleep in the same building as this man xd
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 25-07-2012, 17:07:20
It's...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QM1eTAwOYc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QM1eTAwOYc)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-07-2012, 21:07:09
^I think that belongs in the "Picture of the day"-thread, since it´s from WW2.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2a8pxdv.jpg)
Quote
An armed Syrian rebel wearing the jersey of FC Barcelona rests with comrades near the northern city of Aleppo on July 22, 2012. The rebel Free Syrian Army announced the start of the battle to 'liberate' Aleppo, Syria's commercial hub and a traditional bastion of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-07-2012, 04:07:34
Or maybe Messi himself has come to free Syria.  that would be some good PR.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: flyboy_fx on 27-07-2012, 09:07:29
What DAFUQ is she holding? I know I have seen it before... HOW DID SHE GET AN MP44?


http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg

(http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tuco on 27-07-2012, 11:07:53
Quite a few made it into Africa... how she finds ammo for it idk. They found a few good examples in Iraq also iirc. I like the people holding the sticks, thats pretty bitchin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 27-07-2012, 11:07:43
As far as I know 7,92 mm short is still being produced. StG 44's aren't even that uncommon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-07-2012, 11:07:19
As far as I know 7,92 mm short is still being produced. StG 44's aren't even that uncommon.
Correct. Lebanon officially still uses the STG 44 and Pvri Partizan still produces 7.92x33. Its also becoming an more popular calibre for shooting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-07-2012, 13:07:55
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3622/unbenanntwcq.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 27-07-2012, 13:07:08
^^Why are they throwing stones?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-07-2012, 13:07:07
They´re not. They´re throwing handgrenades.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 27-07-2012, 13:07:24
Throwing hand grenades up-hill can be a dangerous task ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 27-07-2012, 13:07:24
Their palms were hidden by bushes, so I assumed Stones
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-07-2012, 13:07:47
Their palms were hidden by bushes, so I assumed Stones
To be honest, the photo is quite blurry and even on the higher-res pic I´ve saved on my PC it´s not clear to see, but throwing handgrenades makes more sense than throwing rocks. ;)
I also think that these are either egg grenades or "discus" grenades but it´s really hard to make out.


Throwing hand grenades up-hill can be a dangerous task ;)
Throwing handgrenades is generally a dangerous task. But then, attacking an up-hill enemy-held fortification isn´t a cakewalk either.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 27-07-2012, 16:07:13
Photo is relocated and thread cleaned. Carry on ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-07-2012, 17:07:06
What DAFUQ is she holding? I know I have seen it before... HOW DID SHE GET AN MP44?


http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg

(http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg)

If I had a nickel for every time this pic was posted on this thread... :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-07-2012, 17:07:26
I always look more at the cute girl holding the stg then the stg itself. Also nice variation of other WW2 weapons in the back ground.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-07-2012, 19:07:13
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/703363-2/Germans-dismantling-first-001)

German soldiers dismantling a tank, originally British but captured and turned to German use, Berlin 1919.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 27-07-2012, 19:07:40
What DAFUQ is she holding? I know I have seen it before... HOW DID SHE GET AN MP44?


http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg

(http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg)

If I had a nickel for every time this pic was posted on this thread... :)

If that kid sold that gun he's holding, he wouldn't have to live in Africa anymore...  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-07-2012, 14:07:10
(http://www.abload.de/img/congo14a6rcj.jpg)
Quote
A U.N. helicopter lands near government troops at Kibumba the day after clashes against M23 rebels in the area outside the eastern Congolese city of Goma, July 25, 2012. Congolese rebels and government forces traded heavy weapons fire around two eastern villages on Friday, forcing thousands of civilians to flee towards the provincial capital days ahead of a regional summit due to tackle the rebellion. *******/James Akena
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-07-2012, 19:07:39
What DAFUQ is she holding? I know I have seen it before... HOW DID SHE GET AN MP44?


http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg

(http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg)

If I had a nickel for every time this pic was posted on this thread... :)

If that kid sold that gun he's holding, he wouldn't have to live in Africa anymore...  ;D
That's a good point haha!  What is that spikey looking gun behind him/her?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 29-07-2012, 14:07:32
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2564/imgarjun2crop2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 29-07-2012, 23:07:01
What DAFUQ is she holding? I know I have seen it before... HOW DID SHE GET AN MP44?


http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg

(http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100604/640/girls_and_their_640_66.jpg)

If I had a nickel for every time this pic was posted on this thread... :)

If that kid sold that gun he's holding, he wouldn't have to live in Africa anymore...  ;D
That's a good point haha!  What is that spikey looking gun behind him/her?

looks like the italian SMG in FH2 to me, without the long mag
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 30-07-2012, 00:07:36
What DAFUQ is she holding? I know I have seen it before... HOW DID SHE GET AN MP44?





If I had a nickel for every time this pic was posted on this thread... :)

If that kid sold that gun he's holding, he wouldn't have to live in Africa anymore...  ;D
That's a good point haha!  What is that spikey looking gun behind him/her?

looks like the italian SMG in FH2 to me, without the long mag
I don't think so, too big. I was thinking 1941 Johnson... but kind of doubt that, too. Too rare and barrel does not quite match. If so, there is one for sale now for $70K; would definitely buy him a plane ticket anywhere (first class) with a little extra cash to start a new life...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 30-07-2012, 01:07:34
No, that is definitely a Beretta M38.  You can see the double trigger, and the muzzlebrake and barrel shroud match.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 31-07-2012, 13:07:26
(http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/grenade/gl31/pzf2-44-4.jpg)$
West german soldier preparing to fire this PZF 44 or the "Lanze" as it was often called. This was the replacement of the bazooka for west germany, wich penetrated 370mm of armour.Re-usable
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-08-2012, 23:08:54
On this day in 216 BC, the Battle of Cannae.  the greatest military victory in history
(http://www.mainlesson.com/books/church/helmet/zpage210.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-08-2012, 04:08:17
Greatest in terms of what?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-08-2012, 04:08:45
awesomest.

I guess greatest is a pretty loaded term.  Roman army entirely destroyed, and the foundations for the concept of the perfect battle of annihilation that has very rarely been copied again.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 03-08-2012, 05:08:21
I generally don't like desperate defense scenario (e.g. LOTR Helm's Deep, Warcraft 3 Dalaran, Thermopylae, Cannae, Siege of Jerusalem) no matter how badass it is. You either retreat to fight another day or surrender to fight another way.

So I side with the attackers. Yeah, great victory indeed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-08-2012, 05:08:37
Surrender can often mean death without the chance to fight back.  When you have a desperate last stand scenario, it is either because you are knowingly delaying the enemy and losing your lives that the enemy can be defeated later, or there is no escape and surrender would mean execution, so it is better to fight to the death and take as many of the bastards with you as possible.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 03-08-2012, 06:08:58
That makes Kamikaze attacks sound glorious. It compels me to post my first picture of the day (rule 1 photo per member per day) in other thread.

Sorry for the wrong thread.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-08-2012, 08:08:48
Kamikaze was a very valid tactic.  It may be chilling, but it was also HIGHLY effective.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-08-2012, 22:08:07
kamikaze is highly effective especially with a devoted army. It is however, something that you must not repeat often

japanese kamikaze planes might have been extremelly effective in 1944, in 1945 they where often a waste of a good plane
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 04-08-2012, 00:08:41
japanese kamikaze planes might have been extremelly effective in 1944, in 1945 they where often a waste of a good plane

They could've had F22 raptors for that sake and still lose because all planes are worthless unless you have good pilots.

Which had all died by '45.

In military terms it simply cannot be denied that the kamikaze really was a very good tactic given the resources the Japenese did and did not have.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-08-2012, 00:08:49
less talking more pictures! and you're talking about WW2 anyway you fools!
(http://members.e-wire.net.au/~br_hensh/pages/soldiers1/pix/charge.jpeg)

(it feels so different to be putting a thread on-topic for a change)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SixKiller on 06-08-2012, 17:08:17
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/78327731/DOe5Q.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 07-08-2012, 07:08:48
Pic from a massive ongoing fight, about 500 dudes who snuck in from Iraq/Syria tried to take a town near the Iraqi/Syrian border but "stumbled" across 2000 soldiers, to say the least they didn't have a good day.

50 cal auto turret on a patrol vehicle returning fire.
(http://img16.resimup.net/di/29XV.jpg)
First dude seems to be SOF, with non standard gear, ambush pants (we nickname them MC Hammer pants), and lack of body armor/helmet.
(http://img16.resimup.net/di/GDA3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 07-08-2012, 10:08:21
I generally don't like desperate defense scenario (e.g. LOTR Helm's Deep, Warcraft 3 Dalaran, Thermopylae, Cannae, Siege of Jerusalem) no matter how badass it is. You either retreat to fight another day or surrender to fight another way.

So I side with the attackers. Yeah, great victory indeed.
Cannae really really doesn't fit into that list. First of all, it was the Romans who attacked the Carthaginians, not the other way around. Second, it was a pitched battle in the field, not a siege. Third, neither side was desperate. The Romans raised a huge army, but lost nearly all their men because of Hannibal's double envelopment and not because they were making a win or die stand.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 07-08-2012, 21:08:59
Trollfacerebel
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2hehxzt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 07-08-2012, 21:08:11
and out of curiosity
is that a breda 20mm???

(http://www.abload.de/img/ic1200sjr.jpg)

Uniteed Nations peacekeepers hold their position inside of the Akouedo military camp in Abidjan on August 6, 2012. A raid on the army base left at least six dead in the latest of a string of attacks targeting the military in the Ivory Coast economic capital.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 07-08-2012, 21:08:53
Looks like a ZPU-1 to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-08-2012, 23:08:45
what tank is that in the background?  :o

looks like a tracked prototype of the Stryker 105mm version

(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/stryker_mgs.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 07-08-2012, 23:08:23
An AMX 13.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 08-08-2012, 16:08:29
Zeno hasn't obviously played World of Tanks  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 08-08-2012, 21:08:09
Jagdpanzer kürassier- Austrian Version of AMX 13

(http://www.doppeladler.com/da/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kuerassier3.jpg)
It has a 2x6 round revolver magazine (6x AP 6x HE) and auto reload function.
When the magazine is empty the crew needs to manually reload the magazine from the outside ^^

here a videa you can see the autoreload and eject

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI_Mrgwu7g4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-08-2012, 10:08:33
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/Firefox/610x-1490.jpg)
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A riot police officer with a gun pointing towards demonstrators, is pictured during a demonstration against the government to demand changes in the public state education system in Santiago, August 8, 2012. Chilean students have been protesting against what they say is profiteering in the state education system.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 11-08-2012, 19:08:12
StG 44's for all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EsCle4ooM0&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 12-08-2012, 11:08:58
StG 44's for all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EsCle4ooM0&feature=player_embedded
Top comment  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 13-08-2012, 22:08:17
http://i.imgur.com/Ovqie.jpg - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Crossroads

Baker explosion from Operation Crossroads got a touch of paint.


Don't know if it's a repost. It's not exactly real conflict material though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 13-08-2012, 23:08:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Exercise_Desert_Rock_I_%28Buster-Jangle_Dog%29_001.jpg)

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U.S. troops being used to measure the effects of radiation exposure from tactical nuclear weapons, during Exercise Desert Rock I (November 1, 1951)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_experimentation_in_the_United_States
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-08-2012, 00:08:32
well that's a sucky job
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-08-2012, 01:08:19
IIRC, they were testing tactical nukes, and the effects on soldiers if they used them in a war with the USSR.  They still had no idea that radiation lingered....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 14-08-2012, 08:08:23
Those poor men
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-08-2012, 09:08:29
Why? what they are doing in the picture will not get them radiated much. It is rather safe. As long as they don't stay around for more then a few hours, then the radioactive fallout will be coming. If they are upwind of the explosion they have no real reason the be afraid at all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 14-08-2012, 15:08:16
They often were just like 10 kilometers away, the dust flying through the air was highly radioactive. Don't forget that they were often sent to the epicenter of the explosion after it was over. Most of them don't get old, suffer cancer and leukemia especially. Well if they stay at that distance and leave after, you could argue they don't suffer too big damage indeed, but the shockwave,coming with a lot of dust they breathe in, is still not healthy. Don't know if they are too far away to suffer some sort of little shockwave in that case, but it's enough for some radioactive upwind for sure.

I don't know about these guys specifically, but soldiers were definitely sent into the center of that in several test int he 50's and 60's. Not only to discover the damage to their health over time, they also looked if the soldiers are afraid of going there and they were not, which was the important thing for the US military.

I even read about manipulated instruments that showed lower radioactivity than it should to make the soldiers not be afraid of fighting in nuclear contaminated areas. Got no evidence for that right now though, but I would not wonder if it's true. What I know for sure is that the instruments were unable to measure radioactive dust.

Poor men indeed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-08-2012, 17:08:40
Also, it should be noted, they were told to walk towards the blast area  once the cloud and flames had cleared, right through the entire irradiated area.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 14-08-2012, 17:08:25
The news would have been suppressed if they had turned into Radioactive Gunk like in Red Alert 2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 14-08-2012, 18:08:01
US military morally bankrupt; call me surprised. (sarcasm)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-08-2012, 02:08:27
Once again, they had no real idea that radiation lingered, nor that it would be harmful to do this.  If a hot war had erupted in the 1940s/50s with the USSR, part of the planning was to use tactical nukes on soviet army units, then advance through the wasteland.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 15-08-2012, 03:08:54
Once again, they had no real idea that radiation lingered, nor that it would be harmful to do this.  If a hot war had erupted in the 1940s/50s with the USSR, part of the planning was to use tactical nukes on soviet army units, then advance through the wasteland.
Fun fact; it would have been Gerhard Barkhorn and Günther Rall who would have delivered those nukes. :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: blue on 15-08-2012, 09:08:35
Once again, they had no real idea that radiation lingered, nor that it would be harmful to do this.  If a hot war had erupted in the 1940s/50s with the USSR, part of the planning was to use tactical nukes on soviet army units, then advance through the wasteland.

I am pretty sure they had an idea of the dangers of radiation by the 50s. We had lost people to radiation related deaths just in building the bomb, and I mean observing the two bombs we dropped probably gave a detailed account of the dangers. Maybe not to the US militarys high standards of knowing exactly how much radiation it would take to kill people, so we could kill Soviet troops with 100% accuracy.

Putting soldiers out on the field of nuclear bomb testing to find out the exact danger is something you would expect the Nazis or Japanese would do to prisoners. Then again if you read what we did with Syphillis and Chemical agents, the radioactive tests probably seem tame. So what does our military care, you can always get more soldiers right; I stand behind my morally bankrupt view.

On the topic of the thread, the T-62.
(http://i.imgur.com/8k6sO.jpg)

My favorite WoT tank, and an interesting vehicle in real life. Basically a lengthened T-55, and the first tank to mount a 115mm smoothbore cannon, which was later capable of firing ATGMs! Overshadowed by a lot of the other T-series tanks, something about it makes it my favorite.

I was surprised to see how many countries still have them laying around. :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-08-2012, 16:08:20
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5647/54338602624cafe70c7fb.jpg)
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In February 1971 to May 1972 the Bundeswehr relaxed grooming standards until then Defense Minister Helmut Schmidt recinded the decision.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-08-2012, 17:08:26
Once again, they had no real idea that radiation lingered, nor that it would be harmful to do this.  If a hot war had erupted in the 1940s/50s with the USSR, part of the planning was to use tactical nukes on soviet army units, then advance through the wasteland.

I am pretty sure they had an idea of the dangers of radiation by the 50s. We had lost people to radiation related deaths just in building the bomb, and I mean observing the two bombs we dropped probably gave a detailed account of the dangers. Maybe not to the US militarys high standards of knowing exactly how much radiation it would take to kill people, so we could kill Soviet troops with 100% accuracy.

Putting soldiers out on the field of nuclear bomb testing to find out the exact danger is something you would expect the Nazis or Japanese would do to prisoners. Then again if you read what we did with Syphillis and Chemical agents, the radioactive tests probably seem tame. So what does our military care, you can always get more soldiers right; I stand behind my morally bankrupt view.

Actually, the bombs didn't really show us anything at all.  We knew that the immediete effects of the bombs would cause massive radiation burns, but it was still thought that, once the blast cloud had dissipated, that the radiation would disappear.  Fallout was unknown, and it wasn't for some time, including running tests like these, that we discovered that radiation could actually linger, and irradiate other objects.

I'm not saying the US government in the 40s/50s/60s didn't do some messed up stuff, just, this case was more lack of knowledge than anything.  They were there to train for the so called "nuclear battlefield" that we thought would exist.

Also:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m76kodeXTD1qil0x5o1_1280.jpg)

Bulgarian troops in a trench on the Salonikan Front, WW1.  One has a captured Chauchat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-08-2012, 19:08:54
 A chauchat, a lebel (?) and a ruby. All French weapons. Did they have a contract with France or something?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-08-2012, 19:08:31
No lebel, don't really know this instant what is is. Looks like it is based on the Steyer or mauser action (cant be wrong now :) )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-08-2012, 20:08:21
A chauchat, a lebel (?) and a ruby. All French weapons. Did they have a contract with France or something?
They are fighting France!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-08-2012, 20:08:52
A chauchat, a lebel (?) and a ruby. All French weapons. Did they have a contract with France or something?
They are fighting France!

Oh! Dont know much about the Balkan front of ww1. Sorry  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-08-2012, 22:08:44
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/China%20Today%202/x610-28.jpg)
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Shi'ite masked gunmen from the Meqdad clan, gather at the Meqdad family's association headquarters in the southern suburbs in Beirut, August 15, 2012. A Shi'ite Muslim clan in Lebanon has abducted a Turkish businessman and several Syrians it says are rebel fighters in retaliation for the kidnapping of one of their relatives by the rebel Free Syrian Army in Damascus.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-08-2012, 23:08:09
Didn't see this on the news?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-08-2012, 17:08:19
(http://i47.tinypic.com/52cqxs.jpg)
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SA Special Police Force armed with a 20mm autocannon during the miners strike in Marikana mine, South Africa.

Also:
NSFW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meqSjgMKv-I&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meqSjgMKv-I&feature=player_embedded)
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WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT -- South African police open fire on striking miners armed with machetes and sticks at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine, killing 34 people in the deadliest episode of a week of union violence. Another 78 people were injured in the shooting near a squatter camp close to the mine, which occurred when police laying out barricades of barbed wire were outflanked by some of an estimated 3,000 miners massed on a rocky outcrop near the mine, northwest of Johannesburg. Police later said they fired in self-defense. Some 259 people were arrested. (August 16, 2012)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 17-08-2012, 17:08:29
This vid. Unbelievable. How can they not use rubber bullets, more policemen, water and teargas ? Instead of shooting one warning volley towards them they empty their mags, what the fuck ?! These policemen were mad for sure because some of their men got killed earlier the week I heard. You can clearly see how some still fire on people on the ground and some still fire after the order of ceasing it. Unbelievable what methods the police is using in some countries. This is self defense, but only because they are underequipped. And I'm sure a lot of them welcomed the opportunity of personal revenge.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-08-2012, 18:08:52
^Well judged from your comfy armchair, general....

There are news reports and eye witness accounts which say that the protestors were armed with machetes, clubs, spears and stolen firearms.
Apparently the police officers were encircled by around 3000 protestors and not good enough equipped to deal with such a situation.
Different non-/less-lethal weapons have been used against the protestors but apparently without effect.
IMHO they acted in full self defense. What would you have them to do? Rifle butts versus machetes? Fight attackers that outnumber you with bare hands?

It´s sad that they had to resort to such methods, but in a matter of life or death I´d rather chose the safe way to safe my colleagues and my own life.

The reason some of them "going ballistic" comes from the fact that an armed mob is rushing them, limited visibility and some police officers panicking (though you´ve got to admit that once the charge has been stopped, order is restored quickly).

So before you give out your judgement based on a shaky video, consider the other variables...


Source (http://www.iol.co.za/business/companies/who-fired-the-first-lonmin-shots-1.1364192)

Source 2 (http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2012/08/17/i-told-them-to-leave...-i-pleaded-i-pleaded-amcu-leader-weeps)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9167/1000xu.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9167/1000xu.jpg)
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/761/csdcdsc.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/761/csdcdsc.jpg)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5852/dscdsc.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5852/dscdsc.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 17-08-2012, 18:08:25
Alright, I see. Sorry, kinda premature judgement then.

Didn't know they were surrounded by so many of them and they tried it differently before. Thanks for clearing that up. The video itself gave a whole different impression on the situation.

It's still an organisational disaster when they have to shoot down a whole crowd of people though. Better equipment and vehicles especially could have saved lifes. I just think that this is the wrong way to deal with riots and a comparably progressive country like South Africa should be able to come up with better ideas of handling such problems. Maybe it's necessary to open fire here and there, but this is not the right way to deal with riots, even if it's not easy to stop them.

Furthermore things like that could be prevented by fair payment of those mineworkers, but that's another story.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-08-2012, 18:08:56

NSFW!

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meqSjgMKv[/url)

mother of god


And its easy to send a video in world saying= WHITE MEN SHOT BLACK PEOPLE! RACISM!
Always look at the whole story.

Like when Palestinians posted a video saying=ISREALI MURDERS CHILD BY DRIVING HIM OVER WITH SUBARU

the full video was later leaked showing palestinians surrounding the car with stones and knives....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 17-08-2012, 19:08:35

So quick to jump to the defence of the police? I think any situation where police are unloading into protesters with rapid indiscriminate fire needs a little more judgement.

What the fuck are the officers in charge doing by the way?! If they have proper control that situation ends with the least amount of violence possible.

Instead it seems to be left for the obviously terrified policemen to totally overreact to the situation which has lead to all those unnecessary deaths. New South Africa doesn't seem that much different to old South Africa sometimes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-08-2012, 19:08:49
Yeah, I'm gonna side with the police on this one.  Band of people with machetes charges you, you open fire with everything you've got.  And to anyone on the net who is saying "white racists just shot blacks!" a bunch of those police officers were black too.  These guys were surrounded, freaking out, had lost guys earlier, and suddenly a band of armed people bumrush you.  You WILL open fire no matter who you are.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-08-2012, 19:08:20
What Mudra said. I won´t clog this thread with pointless discussions any further, since it´s actually a picture thread.
Chadoi, just read the articles I posted and do some research. You´ll see that there´s more behind this story than a simple "Oh ma gawd, police kills poor protestors!!11".

Riots are nasty and it´s quite optimistic to think that they can simply be "controlled". Once things start to escalate, it´s pretty hard to contain and stop groups of agitated people. Especially when they seem to believe they´ve got help from witch doctors....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 17-08-2012, 19:08:02
Maybe a career in the National Guard and not the police would be a better choice for you then.

Where does everyone keep getting outnumbered from? Maybe in total the police are outnumbered but they certainly aren't in that video.

If the SA police were capable of doing their job correctly there would have been no need for that type of shooting. Suppose some people think they should have done the same thing in London:

(http://www.thehighteacast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/London-Riots.jpg)

HomerJay don't patronise with those cuntish remarks, the images you posted weren't related to the incident.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-08-2012, 19:08:16
I see. We have an expert with tons of real-life experiences in dealing with riots. Why don´t you got to SA and tell the police "how to do their job".

Are you actually serious or just trolling?
I´m for the latter, because you´re actually comparing bored London punks who throw stones at riot police with heavily armed protestors who hack police officers to death and think they have shaman magic on their side.

I´m out. I´ve said all there is to say. If you have any further quarrels with me, take it to my inbox.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-08-2012, 20:08:00
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4003/4688546704_01d4770ba5_z.jpg)

Vickers MG position firing at an incoming Bloche plane
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-08-2012, 16:08:36
This thread needs more love..erm, pics.

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/British%20Army%20-%202/810ffd12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 19-08-2012, 16:08:54
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Battle_of_Lagos_IMG_4822.jpg)

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The naval Battle of Lagos between Britain and France took place over two days, on 18 and 19 August 1759, during the Seven Years' War off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, and is named after Lagos, Portugal. For the British, it was part of the Annus Mirabilis of 1759.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 20-08-2012, 23:08:50
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-R36225%2C_T%C3%BCrkei%2C_Dardanellen%2C_Schweres_Gesch%C3%BCtz.jpg)

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Heavy artillery from the German armoured cruiser Roon which served in the Dardanelles Campaign, 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 23-08-2012, 21:08:41
(http://www.myaudioschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/OIS-1-The-Trial-of-William-Wallace-at-Westminster-by-Maclise.jpg)

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The Trial of William Wallace by Daniel Maclise.

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Wallace was tried in Westminster Hall on 23 August 1305. A list of his crimes, including murder and treason, were read out. Wallace denied that he was guilty of treason - he had never sworn allegiance to Edward. The verdict and the punishment were decided before the trail began. Wallace was to be given a traitor’s death - he was to be hanged, drawn and quartered.

William Wallace was strapped to a wooden hurdle. He was dragged though the streets to the Elms at Smithfield. There he was hanged from a gallows but cut down while he still lived. He was disembowelled before his head was hacked off and his body was cut into pieces.

The quarters of Wallace’s body were sent to Berwick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Stirling and Perth to show the price of treason. Wallace’s head was spiked above London Bridge. Edward thought this humiliating death would be the end of the matter - that Wallace would be forgotten. He was wrong. The common folk of Scotland told tales of the Wallace. They recalled his deeds to their children and their children’s children.

Also...

FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVqFY-TP54o&feature=related
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 24-08-2012, 07:08:11
(http://paulinescookbook.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/legion-going-through-river-in-siberia2.jpg)

Czechoslovak legion cavalry, supposedly somewhere in Siberia
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-08-2012, 21:08:49
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2690/1340577372394.jpg)

No exact date and location known, but I assume it´s been taken in Northern Ireland.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-08-2012, 08:08:46
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/5530/1000xsu14.jpg)
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A Sunni gunman fires by his machine gun during clashes that erupted between pro and anti-Syrian regime gunmen in the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. The latest round of fighting first erupted on Monday in northern Lebanon and at least 15 have been killed in Tripoli this week and more than 100 have been wounded in fighting that is a spillover from Syria's civil war.

That caption.... -.-
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 27-08-2012, 09:08:46
Scoped machine gun with invisible ammo box/magazine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 28-08-2012, 07:08:19
obviously its been photoshopped   :-*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-09-2012, 20:09:56
*revivesthread*

(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4904/1346523626894.jpg)

I think this guy is from the Afghan National Border Police, not quite sure, though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 02-09-2012, 00:09:12
Imho that sling needs to be adjusted big time
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 02-09-2012, 11:09:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/BismarckundNapoleonIII.jpg)

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Napoleon III having a conversation with Bismarck after being captured in the Battle of Sedan (1878 painting by Wilhelm Camphausen)

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The Battle of Sedan was fought during the Franco-Prussian War on 1 September 1870. It resulted in the capture of Emperor Napoleon III and large numbers of his troops and for all intents and purposes decided the war in favour of Prussia and its allies, though fighting continued under a new French government.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-09-2012, 19:09:09
January 1995 in Grozny
(http://englishrussia.com/images/112012/assaultofgrozny/assaultofgrozny001-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 04-09-2012, 15:09:27
"Austrian prisoners of war near a barrack" near Kivach Station in 1916, by the famous russian colour photographer S.M.Prokudin-Gorsky.

Full size here: http://prokudin-gorsky.org/imgarc/img/1171.jpg
(http://prokudin-gorsky.org/imgarc/mid/1171.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 06-09-2012, 15:09:58
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OOAvkOa_nho/SuEAeC18foI/AAAAAAAADYA/LtqUKmGN1HI/s1600/Longewal4.jpg)

Could anyone tell me what that MG is?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Big Lebowski on 06-09-2012, 18:09:33
If you are talking about the thing on the turrent - then its just the mount.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-09-2012, 21:09:34
Not a war zone, but something similiar. US National Guardsmen during the 1992 LA riots:
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5238/1346960595085.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 08-09-2012, 00:09:43
^ I have a couple friends in the Natl' guard that still get M16A1s for training exercises.


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Vietcong1968.jpg/398px-Vietcong1968.jpg)


VC in a tunnel, 1968, obviously carrying an SKS.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 08-09-2012, 16:09:59
(http://www.globalpost.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/gp3_fullpage/frontline3.jpeg)

The final moments in the lives of Issa Aiash, 30, father of three, his young brother Ahmed, 17, and Sheihk Mamoud, 42, father of a newborn son, as a Syrian Army tank fires on their position.

Full story and more pictures here: http://www.globalpost.com/photo-galleries/planet-pic/5718451/life-and-death-aleppo-photos (http://www.globalpost.com/photo-galleries/planet-pic/5718451/life-and-death-aleppo-photos)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 08-09-2012, 17:09:40
Incredible photo, it's like they're frozen in time. The guy at the back is so so lucky to have escaped alive.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 08-09-2012, 18:09:40
Seeing this makes me feel sad. It's something different when there's just written about people dying in combat and seeing them on a picture like that, facing death. The next picture from your link with all of them covered in dust is amazing as well, as you can still see the arm of the left man on his brothers shoulder. Thanks for posting. One of that very few pictures that brings violence, fates and a very impressive moment together to make it extraordinary.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-09-2012, 10:09:26
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Daily%20Pics%202/88da9a8c.jpg)
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In order to avoid being hit by either IED's or caught in an ambush on the Kabul-Kandahar road the NDS (National Directorate of Security) Special Forces soldiers drive at high speed in heavily armed pick up trucks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 09-09-2012, 19:09:39
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/698465-3/1+_1__001)
Austrian army motorcycle armed with a 20 mm Solothurn S18-100 anti-tank rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-09-2012, 19:09:03
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/698465-3/1+_1__001)
Austrian army motorcycle armed with a 20 mm Solothurn S18-100 anti-tank rifle.

Nice! I hope we get to use motorcycles in FH2, infact there was one in the latest tournament, but thos are not official  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-09-2012, 18:09:51
Find the mistake:
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/US%20Navy%20II/1-112.jpg)
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A Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M4 Carbine at a target during a fire-team rushing exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 8, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 10-09-2012, 19:09:38
its not a M4 its a HK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 11-09-2012, 06:09:08
its not in virginia?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SUTTO on 11-09-2012, 06:09:04
That desert camo must work a treat in that green grass =)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 11-09-2012, 11:09:17
The American tend to ignore camos. Back in Operation Iraqi Freedom, some of the army units were deployed to the desert in green camo.

I can't find any other mistakes besides the obvious camo. But do they normally aim through the scope with goggles on?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-09-2012, 11:09:26
The American tend to ignore camos. Back in Operation Iraqi Freedom, some of the army units were deployed to the desert in green camo.
AFAIK US units were issued woodland NBC suits. Even Wright writes in his "Generation Kill" book that logistic mess-ups were responsible for that. Their usual uniforms were in desert colours, whereas their NBC protection suits came in the totally unsuitable green. Not sure, though, how fast that error was corrected and how many units had to deal with that.

its not a M4 its a HK.
Bingo. It´s the newly-acquired M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M27_Infantry_Automatic_Rifle), that is supposed to supplement the M249 SAW lmg. Some say, it was a clever move to get the HK416 into the Marine Corps, while others heavily critized the replacement of belt-fed machine guns on squad level.

Anyway:
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8827/030321m3692w053.jpg)
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U.S. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment escort captured enemy prisoners of war to a holding area in the desert of Iraq on March 21, 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.    DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Brian L. Wickliffe, U.S. Marine Corps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-09-2012, 15:09:03
Well, it's not like you really need camo when you're on the offensive anyway.

Still was funny as hell in Generation Kill.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 13-09-2012, 02:09:53
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1205/tragic-deaths-in-sports/images/0.munich.001309712.jpg)

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West German policeman dressed as an athlete preparing for rescue attempt that never came, during the 1972 Munich Games.

Just one of many unbelievable fuck ups during the hostage crisis. The policemen had to abandon this attempt to rescue the Israeli athletes due to the realisation that the terrorists were watching them live on their own television set and could see every move they were making.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 13-09-2012, 08:09:47
Walther MP-L ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-09-2012, 22:09:38
^That disaster led to the creation of the famous anti-terror unit GSG-9, a sub-unit of Germanys federal police.

Anyway:
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5199/1347558845959.jpg)
German Hussars on the march, unknown date and location.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 13-09-2012, 22:09:51
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Bingo. It´s the newly-acquired M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, that is supposed to supplement the M249 SAW lmg. Some say, it was a clever move to get the HK416 into the Marine Corps, while others heavily critized the replacement of belt-fed machine guns on squad level.

dafuq !
I mean I can understand the idea behind the m249, eventhough I dislike it a lot. But replace a lmg with an assualt rifle seems so plain stupid to me.
I mean the m249 was for surpressing fire and enough ammo available at once, but this is nothing else then a normal M16 actually.
Best is still a mix of m240 in 7.76, some m249 for light surpessing fire, marksmanrifle in 7.62 and the rest in normal M4/16s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-09-2012, 22:09:09
Just america with the N.I.H syndrome

"Not invented here"

Minimi wassent invented there, M416/417 wassent invented there....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 13-09-2012, 23:09:46
Just america with the N.I.H syndrome

"Not invented here"

Minimi wassent invented there, M416/417 wassent invented there....

And the list continues with the MP5 and series, G36s, Benelli M3 Super 90 shotguns, Beretta 92s, SiG P228s, Glocks, USPs, everything FN (SCARs, SAWs,) M136 rocket-launchers, etc. just to name a few of modern era weapons.

Even in Vietnam Special Forces had the Carl-Gustav M/45 SMG, used by mr. Törni.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-09-2012, 23:09:18
and US troops loved each and every one of those weapons

exept the Guys in charge

And the civvies
"AR15 IS BEST WEAPON IN WORLD MAN MERICAN MADE!AK? THATS CRAP DUDE"

Untill i went to the gunrange...And met people who had AR 15's made in america. Accurate? yes.
But reliable? Yeah its like a tiger tank. If you maintain it very very very very well, it will work just fine. But if you dont :/

Altough i do have a liking towards many US weapons. Springfield, M1 Carbine, garand, tommy, BAR, M14, M79....

Just not the AR15....the look of the first M16's in Nam is nice however.

I DONT WANT NO TEENAGE QUEEN

(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u354/khinks01-02/M14Vietnam1965.jpg)

I just want mah M FOURTEEN

And as an old american general said=
"ONLY THE SHOTS THAT HIT COUNT"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-09-2012, 00:09:37
Just america with the N.I.H syndrome

"Not invented here"

Minimi wassent invented there, M416/417 wassent invented there....
I still don´t understand how that correlates with the USMC acquiring a magazine-fed rifle as replacement for belt-fed LMGs.... 0o
Sure, it´s a dubious decision, but I still don´t understand what you want to imply.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-09-2012, 01:09:46
^That disaster led to the creation of the famous anti-terror unit GSG-9, a sub-unit of Germanys federal police.

Anyway:
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5199/1347558845959.jpg)
German Hussars on the march, unknown date and location.

Lancers, not Hussars.  Whilst by this time all cav was carrying lances, the tell tale sign those are lancers is the helmets, with the square top, unique to lancers of all armies (lancer uniforms were copied from the polish lancers, who wore the square top shako).  Hussars would have the busbys:

(http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/military_photos/imperial-germany-austro-hungary/317369d1331283233t-show-us-your-hussar-photos-img180.jpg)



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dafuq !
I mean I can understand the idea behind the m249, eventhough I dislike it a lot. But replace a lmg with an assualt rifle seems so plain stupid to me.
I mean the m249 was for surpressing fire and enough ammo available at once, but this is nothing else then a normal M16 actually.
Best is still a mix of m240 in 7.76, some m249 for light surpessing fire, marksmanrifle in 7.62 and the rest in normal M4/16s.

When I showed this gun to a army friend of mine (he's a Major), he was flabbergasted and speechless for a bit.  Then he rationalized it the same way done above, that maybe it's a backdoor way of getting the HK in as a replacement rifle.  In total, this thing is going to be a massive failure, it's essentially a M16 with a monopod or bipod....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 14-09-2012, 02:09:52
My only problem with the M27 is going that it means more reloads, less surpressive fire. That shit is important.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 14-09-2012, 06:09:25
The way I see it: It's an american attempt to produce and introduce an american RPK-74 to the troops. And I think that the RPK and M27 are sort of going back to the roots, where BARs and Brens are.

But in both cases, the M27 and RPK, the caliber is wrong IMO. The only way to improve those designs so that they could actually be somewhat effective is to make them in long 7.62s (7.62x51 NATO and 7.62x54R, respectively)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 14-09-2012, 14:09:47
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6xiig4vDy1r9khx4o1_1280.jpg)

When facing a number of these guys armed with PKMs, I don't see how getting rid of the weapons which can give you an upper hand is a good idea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-09-2012, 14:09:59
^Get some proper information about the whole subject, before you throw out your armchair general knowledge...

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The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) is the name given to a lightweight, magazine-fed 5.56mm weapon sought by the United States Marine Corps, which is intended to enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed. The Marine Corps is planning to purchase 4,476 IARs to replace 2,000 M249 light machine guns currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions. Approximately 8,000–10,000 M249s will remain in service at the company level to be used at the discretion of company commanders.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M27_Infantry_Automatic_Rifle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M27_Infantry_Automatic_Rifle)

It´s not like the USMC is completely removing belt-fed machine guns. If the tactical situation arises, they still have a good amount of M249s available....as Mudra said, the whole project smells more like an excuse to get the HK416 into the Corps.


In total, this thing is going to be a massive failure, it's essentially a M16 with a monopod or bipod....

The HK416 is a bit more than just "a M16 with with a monopod[...]". It combines the exterior of the AR15-platform (with all of its pros and cons of handling) with the interior of the G36, thus removing the direct-impingement system of the AR, which is responsible for fouling of the bolt carrier and (if not properly cleaned) stoppages.
The G36 uses a short-stroke piston action, which means that hot gasses aren´t directly directed to the bolt carrier where they foul it, but instead use a piston, to direct the energy needed to cycle the gun, to the bolt carrier.
So, all in all the HK416/417 is a hybrid of the G36 and AR-15, combining good features of both guns. How you come to the conclusion that the gun will be a "massive failure" is beyond me...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 14-09-2012, 15:09:45
I see you're being your usual amicable self HomerJay. Life being stressful?

Can you tell me one advantage that a M27 has over an M249? If bureaucracy is replacing proper light machine guns with glorified M16s I don't see how that is beneficial for the troops.

The Brits tried it with the L86 and it failed hard.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-09-2012, 17:09:24
If you´d actually read what I´ve posted, you´d see that you´re writing bollocks, again. Nowwhere did I say that the IAR has an advantage over the SAW. I just said that the Corps isn´t "replacing" the SAW with the IAR, but complements a squads capabilities with the IAR.
Just compare the numbers...4000 IARs will replace 2000 SAWs. The Corps will still have up to 10000 SAWs in stock, which can be used at a company commanders discretion. A "replacement" would mean that there won´t be any SAWs in the Corps, but only IARs. Get it?
So, instead of only having SAWs, the Corps will have IARs and SAWs. Smells pretty much like a sneaky way of getting the HK416 into the Corps. I said nothing else....

Oh, life´s not stressful, I´m still on vacation. Nice of you to ask.  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-09-2012, 18:09:58
The problem is, company commander discretion, means some will have it, some won't.  Some company commanders might totally do away wiith using the SAW in order to please high command.  Also, the HK IS, TACTICALLY, the same as a M4.  Reliability, difference in operation, is not what matters here.  What I mean is that it fires the same round from a 30 round mag, and so is in everyway, when firing, the same fire power as a M4.

Also, I defy you to prove that the HK will be capable to doing the same job as the SAW.  This is going back to the BAR versus the MG42.  And we all know which MG won that one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-09-2012, 18:09:07
^What? I didn´t say that the IAR can fullfil the same role as the SAW. WTF are you interpreting into my posts?
I said that the numbers say, that the SAW will stay quite a while in the Corps. They´ve only replaced 2000 out of 12000, which means that they´ll get rid of 1/6 of their former stock.
I´m actually with you on the "belt-fed vs mag-fed"-debate. But it´s a quick conclusion to say that the USMC is getting rid of its belt-fed LMG and thus loses a great amount of firepower, when they still have 5/6 of their former arsenal in stock.

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Also, the HK IS, TACTICALLY, the same as a M4

Now you´re saying it more clearly. The IAR can fullfil the same role as the M4, plus a little bit more (due to its heavier barrel), which means that its more flexible. Does that make it better than the SAW?
No, but more versatile than the M4. And I think that that´s what the Corps is aiming at. With around 10000 SAWs in stock plus 4000 IARs they seem to seek more flexibility when it comes to squad-level firepower, by replacing M4s.
Of course that´s just speculation from my side, but the numbers seem to support that. Why else do they keep such a big amount of SAWs, then?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-09-2012, 19:09:42
Even if every single company continued to employ every SAW they have, that's still a 1/6 drop in firepower.  It's basically just replacing 1/6 of the SAW gunners with another rifleman.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-09-2012, 20:09:42
How do you know that all of those SAWs were actually issued/used? If the Corps works like any other military, they have a big number of them sitting in depots as replacements. So if it´s really a 1/6 loss of firepower is questionable.
I guess we´ll have to wait until the whole mess is actually used in the field. Then we´ll see if the firepower-per-squad ratio has been changed or not. Right now it´s lots of speculations, from both sides.

Anyway:
(http://i.imgur.com/geDhf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-09-2012, 20:09:29
Where was this photo taken? Looks like the Turkish Military in latest operations in the Şemdinli region of Hakkari.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 14-09-2012, 20:09:15
come to austria
we issue infantry units M2cal50 with tripod  ;D
(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/images_skaliert/pic00066_985x788_1310038216.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 16-09-2012, 00:09:27
come to austria
we issue infantry units M2cal50 with tripod  ;D
http://www.bmlv.gv.at/images_skaliert/pic00066_985x788_1310038216.jpg

I wouldn't want to be the poor guy who has to carry that big bad boy. That thing weights almost as much as me, and that's without tripod and ammo..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-09-2012, 00:09:55
my cousin can confirm this

never ever think that the tripod weights less then the gun itself
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 16-09-2012, 01:09:05
IIRC the tripod is like 40 lbs isnt it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 16-09-2012, 03:09:37
Oh we had to haul around that crappy .50 cal do much .. Hated it. It's really fucken heavy, and usually carried by 3 men. One takes the barrel and the ammo, one the rest of the gun and one the tripod. It's much too heavy otherwise. And also, try to lift that shit up onto a tank :0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-09-2012, 10:09:46
but therefore it kicks the enemies ass- better then the HK they want to give the poor USMC ^^

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Romania/cd313de6.jpg)

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Romanian Army Mixed Artillery Regiment 52 "General Alexander Tell" during a live fire exercise at the Smârdan training area – 4th September 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-09-2012, 10:09:25
^Hey, let´s compare apples and oranges!  ::)

Anyway....

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Romania/529789d6.jpg)
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Romanian Army Mixed Artillery Regiment 52 "General Alexander Tell" during a live fire exercise at the Smârdan training area – 4th September 2012
Interesting rangefinder!



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-09-2012, 10:09:45
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^Hey, let´s compare apples and oranges!
Comparing squad based mgs is not comparing apples and organes. that would be mg vs rpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-09-2012, 10:09:18
Too bad that the M2.50 cal is a heavy MG that is primarily used in fixed positions, and the SAW (and to an extent) the IAR is a LMG...also, AFAIK the USMC and US Army use the M2 in designated heavy weapons platoons, not in your comon line infantry squads...I haven´t seen any heavy machine guns on patrols, yet, only in FOBs or mounted on aircraft or vehicles.
Comparing a MG and a RPG would be like...comparing banans and steak, I guess....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 16-09-2012, 12:09:54
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Romania/cd313de6.jpg)
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Romanian Army Mixed Artillery Regiment 52 "General Alexander Tell" during a live fire exercise at the Smârdan training area – 4th September 2012

Are those anti-tank cannons?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-09-2012, 14:09:06
(http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg26/brg15.jpg)
(http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg26/brg15feed.jpg)

The gun that almost became the new standard heavy machine gun of NATO, the belgian FN BRG-15. Firing the 15.5x106mm round, it produced a muzzle energy of 40 000 joules, compared to 18 000 of the M2 HB and the KPV 14.5mm of russia. It had an unique dual feed system and was to be installed on top of vehicles and in stationary positions. It passed all tests without flaws and almost was adopted when FN herstal had financial problems and the project was shelved to make money for the FN P90(wich saved the company)

A ressurection is likely possible in the future as the M2HB is getting seriously outdated with its calibre.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 16-09-2012, 15:09:37
What do you mean by outdated? Is it too weak?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 16-09-2012, 18:09:48
RoF possibly. Probably down to its size and weight (see aforementioned).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-09-2012, 19:09:20
What do you mean by outdated? Is it too weak?
The M2 was kept in production because it is a great vehicle mounted weapon against Soft skinned vehicles and IFVS. But by 1990 it became obvious that the next generation soviet-russian APCS/ifvs had frontal protection against the .50CAL and even the sides. This is something that happend today. The BMP-3 for example can even withstand 30mm autocannon shots up to 300 meters.
Standard russian APCS are now built to withstand .50CAL fire. The BRG-15 was designed to be heavy machinegun(well autocannon) to penetrate all of these new APCS/IFVS from atleast the side and make sure they couldnt uparmour it to a point it could withstand the BRG15. Its classified but appearntly uparmoured the sides to withstand the BRG15 would make any APC/IFV unacceptably heavy...

(http://red-stars.org/IMG/jpg/bmp-3arena03.jpg)

The menace that is the BMP-3. one 100mm cannon, one 30mm autocannon and one 7.62 PKT and AT-5 anti-tank missiles. This model is equipped with ARENA CIWS system.


Quite impressive beasts. Armed to the teeth and well armoured, unlike the Bradley IFV

But what really makes this thing stand out is its optics, firecontrol and gun control systems. During an 1991 manouvere, a BMP-3 was well capable of hitting an moving target driving 60 KM/H with the ATGM....while the BMP itself was driving 40 KM/H
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 16-09-2012, 19:09:14
Do the Russians still those to states which are in conflict with us? Sorry if I sound ignorant but i am not a specialist there. I always thought the Russians selled the surplus material like BMP2, MI24, AK74 or RPG7.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-09-2012, 19:09:39
It depends, really. they are a weird ass country when it comes to surplus. They only started to sell there Nagant revolvers only 10 years ago

Yet they still keep hundreds of thousands of Maxim PM1910 machineguns in storage.

as for selling to states wich they are in conflict with, can you please "define" this? :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 16-09-2012, 20:09:43
(http://i.imgur.com/J0BIf.jpg)

Watching the war unfold.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 16-09-2012, 21:09:15
Maybe not states but enemy troops in general who might get involved into a conflict with the "Western forces".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 16-09-2012, 23:09:34
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CpAXXISsa5g/S3x3WtKFzaI/AAAAAAAACOM/sjCp0hQ0OUo/s1600/Chaco6+-+Transport.jpg)
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Junkers being used during the Chaco war in south america to supply troops and evacuate wounded
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-09-2012, 10:09:41
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/3a540859.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 17-09-2012, 13:09:47
HK417?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-09-2012, 16:09:13
(http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc328/Adux1982/0280.jpg)


This related to the Churchill ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: G.Drew on 17-09-2012, 16:09:43
First glance I would have said its a Centurion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-09-2012, 16:09:01
I know it is a centurion, I was asking if it was related to the Churchill.
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Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 17-09-2012, 16:09:16
It is related to the Cromwell I think.
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Post by: G.Drew on 17-09-2012, 16:09:46
Neither. It was designed a 'heavy cruiser tank' and became a MBT.
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Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-09-2012, 17:09:22
the Centurion is not an MBT. Nor was it never classified as one. An MBT is a tank wich replaces light, medium and heavy tanks. The age of the MBT started with the chieftain, T-64, M60 patton, Leopard 1 and AMX 30
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Post by: Sander93 on 18-09-2012, 18:09:24
the Centurion is not an MBT. Nor was it never classified as one. An MBT is a tank wich replaces light, medium and heavy tanks. The age of the MBT started with the chieftain, T-64, M60 patton, Leopard 1 and AMX 30

It is
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An increasing variety of anti-tank weapons and the perceived threat of a nuclear war prioritized the need for additional armor. The additional armor prompted the design of even more powerful cannons.[4] The main battle tank thus took on the role the British had once called the 'Universal tank', exemplified by the Centurion, filling almost all battlefield roles.

Brits just called it differently at the time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 18-09-2012, 20:09:22
I mixed it up with the Comet.
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Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-09-2012, 21:09:55
the Centurion is not an MBT. Nor was it never classified as one. An MBT is a tank wich replaces light, medium and heavy tanks. The age of the MBT started with the chieftain, T-64, M60 patton, Leopard 1 and AMX 30

It is
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An increasing variety of anti-tank weapons and the perceived threat of a nuclear war prioritized the need for additional armor. The additional armor prompted the design of even more powerful cannons.[4] The main battle tank thus took on the role the British had once called the 'Universal tank', exemplified by the Centurion, filling almost all battlefield roles.

Brits just called it differently at the time.
Universal tank is not a main battle tank. When the centurion was designed it was a heavy cruiser tank, it operated alongside the Conqueror. Wich was a heavy tank. MBT is a classification givin out way to fast. A T-55 for example, is not a main battle tank. Its infact a medium tank, and it was one when it was developed. It only recieved the MBT status in the 70's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 18-09-2012, 21:09:33
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2606/bmp1066my.jpg)
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Post by: Dukat on 19-09-2012, 00:09:45
(http://oi47.tinypic.com/mwutck.jpg)
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-09-2012, 17:09:00
(http://imageshack.us/a/img545/8617/imagepopupm.jpg)
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German soldiers, belonging to NATOs SFOR, leave their camp to patrol their area of responsibility in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 19-09-2012, 20:09:48
Good old Mercedes G. The civilain is bit nicer though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 20-09-2012, 01:09:04
Probably the best Off-Road Vehicle ever built.
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Post by: IrishReloaded on 20-09-2012, 11:09:43
na nothing beatz that one
Steyr Puch Pinzgauer 712

(http://www.panzerbaer.de/helper/pix/at_lkw_01-5t_gl_pinzgauer_712-002b.jpg)
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-09-2012, 12:09:59
More SFOR! Including one of my most favourite recce vehicles, the "Luchs".

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/SFOR_Luchs-Fuchs.jpg)
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German SFOR-Patrol with reconnaissance vehicle Luchs and armoured personnel carrier Fuchs, 1998.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 20-09-2012, 12:09:45
Back in 2002 when Afghanistan was rather save- and the Taliban seemed to be defeated.
Austrian Bundesheer together with ISAF in Kabul - notice the open Puch G.
(http://www.bundesheer.gv.at/images_skaliert/patrouille_34_1260x826_1347963300.jpg)
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-09-2012, 12:09:19
^Pics like this give me the creeps for various reasons...
Can´t really speak for the Austrians, since I´m not quite familiar with their deployment history, but if you look at the left, you see a bunch of German paratroopers guarding the gate. They´re dressed in woodland-cammies, wear old body armour and there are tons of pics on the internet showing them driving around in open-topped, un-armoured vehicles, wearing little body armour.
The reason is that our government back then thought the north is a safe place where we wouldn´t have to fear any violent attacks...this attitude from our politicians and high-level brass has cost us some lives, like when a suicide bomber blew himself up next to an unarmoured VW bus, driving a group of soldiers through Kabul (AFAIK)...absolutely mind boggling.
This was also responsible for the increase of violence and Taliban activity around 2009/2010, when, especially Kunduz area became as bad as the south or east of Afghanistan. Fortunately we had a competent defense minister, then, who had the balls to allow the Bundeswehr to have better equipment and actually changed ROEs and our SOPs. Thus we were able to re-conquer lots of lost territory. Unfortunately it seems that this came too late, though with NATO forces withdrawing their troops and stopping partnering operations with the Afghans.
/rant
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 20-09-2012, 13:09:02
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2690/1340577372394.jpg)

No exact date and location known, but I assume it´s been taken in Northern Ireland.

Thanks for the picture Homer_Jay. I used it in class today (9th grade English) as inspiration for a creative writing task and the students really ate it up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 20-09-2012, 13:09:26
you are english teacher?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 20-09-2012, 13:09:57
you are english teacher?

in training
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 20-09-2012, 15:09:00
"Teacher why are all of our prompts war photos?"  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-09-2012, 16:09:32
Thanks for the picture Homer_Jay. I used it in class today (9th grade English) as inspiration for a creative writing task and the students really ate it up.
Hehe, this is cool! Didn´t think my contributions to this thread were of any real use. What exactly did your students have to do with this pic? Write a dialogue between the soldier and the girl?

Anyway, good luck with your career as teacher. I personally wouldn´t have the patience to deal with kids and their annoying parents. :D
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Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-09-2012, 17:09:55
you are english teacher?

in training
No wonder why you are always on my neck when i fail with english
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 21-09-2012, 21:09:51
Thanks for the picture Homer_Jay. I used it in class today (9th grade English) as inspiration for a creative writing task and the students really ate it up.
Hehe, this is cool! Didn´t think my contributions to this thread were of any real use. What exactly did your students have to do with this pic? Write a dialogue between the soldier and the girl?

Anyway, good luck with your career as teacher. I personally wouldn´t have the patience to deal with kids and their annoying parents. :D

They had to write a short story based on it, 25 minutes time, 120 words minimum.
And thanks. I hope this forum mod gig will prepare me for the worst of idiocy.

@Theta: I'm not the one always correcting your posts, I think that's Eat_Uranium. But since we are here:

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No wonder why you are always on my neck (?) when i (I) fail with (at)  english (everything).
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Post by: Biiviz on 21-09-2012, 22:09:38
The expression would be "on my case" or perhaps "breathing down my neck".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-09-2012, 23:09:30
Nah, I gave up after a couple of hours.  I'm just not that dedicated.

Anyway, more pictures, less OT discussion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-09-2012, 23:09:34
bloody mongros!

(http://www.samizdata.net/~pdeh/ANZACs%20in%20Turkey.jpg)

Aussie and british troops attacking in the middleeast during WW1
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-09-2012, 16:09:51
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6844/bg9j.jpg)
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Members of the National Army ride in their vehicles as they enter the gates of pro-government Rafalla al-Sihati brigade after demonstrators attacked the brigade's base in Benghazi city September 22, 2012.Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia was driven out of Benghazi early on Saturday in a surge of protest against the armed groups that control large parts of Libya more than a year after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. The crowd went on to attack Rafalla al-Sihati brigade, believing them to be Islamists, triggering an armed response in which at least 11 people were killed and more than 60 wounded.
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Post by: Zeno on 22-09-2012, 21:09:55
looks like they finaly got a propper paintjob for their toyotas  ::)
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Post by: SiCaRiO on 23-09-2012, 11:09:32
that looks like a fairly solid body armor
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Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-09-2012, 20:09:17
bloody mongros!

(http://www.samizdata.net/~pdeh/ANZACs%20in%20Turkey.jpg)

Aussie and british troops attacking in the middleeast during WW1
Gallipoli in fact
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-09-2012, 21:09:38
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6493/ph2a.jpg)
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Philippine soldiers fire howitzers at Moro rebels' positions in Baliki village in Midsayap, North Cotabato, in southern Philippines, in this August 10, 2008 file photo. The Philippine government and Muslim rebels are closing in on a peace deal after nearly 15 years of violence-interrupted talks, a potential landmark success for President Benigno Aquino that could pave the way for more investment in the country's impoverished but resource-rich south.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-09-2012, 11:09:53
(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/4098/1348448718749.jpg)
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Austrian soldiers of the Bundesheers Jagdkommando special forces unit during the EUFOR Tchad mission.
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Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-09-2012, 12:09:04
nice find more of those?
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-09-2012, 12:09:47
This page seems to be quite good and has tons of pics (German only, though):
http://www.doppeladler.com/da/oebh/einsatz-im-tschad/ (http://www.doppeladler.com/da/oebh/einsatz-im-tschad/)
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Post by: :| Hi on 24-09-2012, 20:09:20
Never knew the AUG could be equipped with a GL
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-09-2012, 09:09:11
(http://imageshack.us/a/img94/9403/1348414652753.jpg)
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Post by: Oberst on 25-09-2012, 16:09:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/101st_Airborne_at_Little_Rock_Central_High.jpg/800px-101st_Airborne_at_Little_Rock_Central_High.jpg)

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September, 1957: Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division escort the Little Rock Nine students into the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Ark.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-09-2012, 17:09:28
Not many know that Austria contributed to NATOs ISAF deployment in Afghanistan, sending 3 contingents to the country. The first two contingents were sent in 2002 and the 3rd was sent in 2005.
The following pictures I´ll post in the next days show impressions of the first contingent, whose job was to show presence, patrol and protect the area around Afghanistans capital, Kabul.

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/ausle/isaf/galerie/vollbild/einsatzbereitschaft_02.jpg)
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Post by: Wasntmenl on 27-09-2012, 20:09:05
(http://i.imgur.com/QEtSo.jpg)

Dolphin diving.
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Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 27-09-2012, 20:09:01
MG74, I hope Austria stays with it. I am maybe oldfashioned there but i prefer the MG3 over the MG43.
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Post by: Tankbuster on 28-09-2012, 05:09:37
(http://i.imgur.com/QEtSo.jpg)

Dolphin diving.


Indian Army?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 28-09-2012, 06:09:03
Dont know just found it on the interwebs
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-09-2012, 10:09:05
Some more AUCON1/ISAF.

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/ausle/isaf/galerie/vollbild/patrouille_38.jpg)
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Austrian soldiers patrol the streets of Kabul.
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Post by: Rabbit032 on 28-09-2012, 17:09:16
(http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7910/74184567.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/74184567.jpg/)

So Cold.... Setting up an OP
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-09-2012, 00:09:38
(http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article7581535.ece/ALTERNATES/w620/21+---rexfeatures_98312a%28Pho.jpg)

May 1982 - The HMS Antelope sinks after heavy hits
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 29-09-2012, 04:09:33
(http://belgranoinquiry.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Belgrano-Sunk-copy2.jpg)


 The mighty Argentine fleet bids adieu to their Junta's aspirations for world conquest.

Sinking of the Belgrano, WW2 torpedo meets WW2 boat
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Post by: Turkish007 on 30-09-2012, 16:09:54
(http://www.meh.ro/original/2010_03/meh.ro3711.jpg)

dunn if this is real or just photoshop, but this made me LOL like hell
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 30-09-2012, 19:09:46
I'm pretty sure it's shopped..

'Cause I've seen quite many shops in my time..
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Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-09-2012, 19:09:18
Like a guy with a Pikachu costume and a SAW would actually stand next to a soldier, guarding destroyed US vehicles in a war zone....  ::)

Aaanyway, some more AUCON1/ISAF.

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/ausle/isaf/galerie/vollbild/multinational.jpg)
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German, Austrian, Danish and Dutch posing for a picture. Note the unarmoured Bundeswehr vehicles standing in the background, showing how lightly equipped the early ISAF contingents of some nations were.
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Post by: SiCaRiO on 30-09-2012, 21:09:35

 The mighty Argentine fleet bids adieu to their Junta's aspirations for world conquest.

Sinking of the Belgrano, WW2 torpedo meets WW2 boat

wasnt it a hospital ship?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-09-2012, 21:09:29
Belgrano was a Brooklyn class light cruiser

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/ARA_General_Belgrano_underway.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 30-09-2012, 21:09:54
I remember reading somewhere it was not ready for combat and used as a support ship/hospital (poor maintenance,etc).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-10-2012, 00:10:04
I remember reading somewhere it was not ready for combat and used as a support ship/hospital (poor maintenance,etc).
nope, it was quite operational
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 01-10-2012, 09:10:05
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/938/16sm.jpg)


Guess the place
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-10-2012, 09:10:02
Alghanistan mountains?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 01-10-2012, 10:10:59
Higher altitude than that
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-10-2012, 10:10:42
Im sure its around there somewhere...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-10-2012, 11:10:14
Indian troops somewhere around former Kashmir, way up in the Himalaya? Those rifles look like FALs and AFAIK the Indian army used their own versions of the FAL made with wooden parts.

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/ausle/isaf/galerie/vollbild/letzte_patrouille_6.jpg)
Last patrol, at the end of the first Austrian ISAF contingent. Surreal landscape.
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Post by: siben on 01-10-2012, 13:10:34
AFAIK the Indian army used their own versions of the FAL made with wooden parts.

The original FAL has wooden grips.

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The Rifle 7.62 mm 1A1 is a reverse engineering of the UK L1A1 self-loading rifle, manufactured by Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli of Ordnance Factories Board. The Indian 1A1 differs from the UK SLR in that the wooden butt-stock uses the butt-plate from the Lee-Enfield with trap for oil bottle and cleaning pull-through

A copy of a copy of a FAL :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 01-10-2012, 15:10:19
The Answer is Siachen Glacier. Look it up gents, makes Afghanistan look like a park.
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Post by: Zeno on 01-10-2012, 16:10:38
Norway`s last convoy leaves Faryab

(http://imbo01.vg.no/users/bildespesial/images/c3789ef86688d219a38837afa2b3da26?t[]=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D4368%2Cheight%3D2912&t[]=maxSize%3Awidth%3D834%2Cheight%3D556&accessToken=9ea10ac269056bb2909f3215c307375b51d2ab3bf1fbe6f87f93539e5061979a)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 01-10-2012, 18:10:32
AFAIK the Indian army used their own versions of the FAL made with wooden parts.

The original FAL has wooden grips.

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The Rifle 7.62 mm 1A1 is a reverse engineering of the UK L1A1 self-loading rifle, manufactured by Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli of Ordnance Factories Board. The Indian 1A1 differs from the UK SLR in that the wooden butt-stock uses the butt-plate from the Lee-Enfield with trap for oil bottle and cleaning pull-through


A copy of a copy of a FAL :)

It was until the late 70s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 01-10-2012, 18:10:14
(http://pics.kuvaton.com/kuvei/capture_the_moment22.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 02-10-2012, 13:10:11
Four 'Panzerhaubitze 2000' howitzers of German army 'Bundeswehr' artilerry platoon fire during the advertisement manoeuvre 'The army in action' at the training area in Munster, Germany, 15 June 2009. The manoeuvre presents different kinds of operations to Bundeswehr officer recruits.
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa317/lancero222/junho09/20090615151533ENLUS0176197912450789.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-10-2012, 16:10:05
Here´s an official video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1-nlAjGbXc&feature=plcp) of this years "ILÜ Heer" (Army Information and Demonstration Exercise 2012). Quite impressive, with lots of tanks, machine guns, grenade launchers, IFVs, howitzers, CAS etc.

Anyway:
(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/ausle/isaf/galerie/vollbild/fusspatrouille.jpg)
Night ops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-10-2012, 11:10:21
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/569/ki53.jpg)
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An engineer serving with the Kenyan Contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) searches a former police station for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the southern Somali port city of Kismayu October 3, 2012, in this handout photograph released by the African Union-United Nations Information Support Team. African Union and Somali troops combed Kismayu on Wednesday for bombs hidden by al Qaeda-linked militants who fled their last urban bastion but warned of retaliatory strikes, the two militaries said. The retreat signalled the demise of al Shabaab as a quasi-conventional military force, say analysts who expect the militants to resort increasingly to suicide bombings and hit-and-run attacks similar to those that rocked the capital Mogadishu over the last year. The Islamist militants abandoned Kismayu, their primary redoubt in south Somalia, on Friday night following an assault on the city by air, sea, and land forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 05-10-2012, 02:10:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/87/Australian_SAS_patrol_Operation_Coburg_SVN_1968_%28AWM_P01979010%29.jpg)

Bien Hoa, Vietnam. c.1968-01. A soldier and four members of No. 1 Squadron, Special Air Service (1SAS), preparing for patrol out of the Battalion Headquarters of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), during Operation Coburg. They are dressed in tiger stripe pattern camouflage uniforms and carry M16 and SLR rifles. Note the 30 round magazine and the disruptive tape on the foregrip of the SLR rifle. (Donor C. Dudley)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 07-10-2012, 23:10:28
"The Krajina Express"

(http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/album04/aaf.jpg)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krajina_express

Wars in the Balkans were always fought with weird improvised stuff like that. And yes that is a Hellcat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 08-10-2012, 03:10:18
(http://www.abload.de/img/csyd_m8-aaa_10y9vt.jpg)

M8 Greyhound w/"Quad 50", Columbian army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-10-2012, 14:10:50
^^ Think the photos in this thread have to be combat related bro.

Anyway, gotta love the Balkans and what they do (Referring to LuckyOne's photo :D). A lot better than this Arab spring crap.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 08-10-2012, 14:10:01
After 350 pages, who cares if they are combat pics or not?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-10-2012, 15:10:17
I didn't know the number of pages were relevant. :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 08-10-2012, 15:10:52
They shouldnt be, but this thread is beyond redeemable. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-10-2012, 16:10:15
They shouldnt be, but this thread is beyond redeemable. ;)

Fair enough, can't argue with that logic. :)

Rather popular photo of the Serb Volunteer Guard (Arkan's Tigers) and their leader Arkan, I don't remember his full name but apparently he stuck with Arkan from one of his forged passports during his underground criminal days in Western Euvope ;D They were disbanded after Bosnia, but partly became active as a part of another Serbian Special Operations Unit in Kosovo.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/he/3/33/Arkan's_tigers.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-10-2012, 17:10:48
^Pretty nice descriptions for a bunch of thugs, rapists and murderers. ;)


(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/ausle/isaf/galerie/vollbild/schafe.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 08-10-2012, 17:10:48
is that a real tiger? :C
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 08-10-2012, 17:10:19
is that a real tiger? :C

Yep. The guy holding the Tiger, aka Arkan was killed in Belgrade back in 2000.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-10-2012, 13:10:55
American USAF A-10 Thunderbolts terrorizing my quiet Dutch neigbourhood. Don't know what they're doing in the Netherlands but it sure as hell is awesome to watch them fly sorties!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2a6qh46.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-10-2012, 13:10:52
Nice picture! oh wait, I have to register on some forum to see them. Never mind.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-10-2012, 17:10:16
i hope they didn't hurt that baby tiger
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-10-2012, 17:10:58
American USAF A-10 Thunderbolts terrorizing my quiet Dutch neigbourhood. Don't know what they're doing in the Netherlands but it sure as hell is awesome to watch them fly sorties!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2a6qh46.jpg)
These guys come to practise alot on the shooting range here in Belgium. Once met one of these pilots who flew in the second gulf war and destroyed 2 Type 59's. He was so relieved to later find out that these tanks where abandoned
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-10-2012, 18:10:21
The Cold War...
(http://b1209.hizliresim.com/11/y/djr43.jpg)
...Hmmmmm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 09-10-2012, 20:10:21
American USAF A-10 Thunderbolts terrorizing my quiet Dutch neigbourhood. Don't know what they're doing in the Netherlands but it sure as hell is awesome to watch them fly sorties!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2a6qh46.jpg)
These guys come to practise alot on the shooting range here in Belgium. Once met one of these pilots who flew in the second gulf war and destroyed 2 Type 59's. He was so relieved to later find out that these tanks where abandoned

I live near Edwards AFB and live right under a flight path, we get chinooks, A-10s, the ocassional NASA U-2, and tons of C-130s flying over head all the time. Might have seen a couple B-52s, but its been awhile
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-10-2012, 21:10:37
Sure, but the Dutch army doesn't have A-10s. So these can only be American pilots in American planes that come here to train. But I wonder why they take the trouble to come all the way here because there's nothing in the Netherlands that they don't have somewhere in the US. As far as I could tell there were no Dutch F16 squadrons nearby they could've been training wíth either.

Was amazing to watch though. Obviously I've seen some videos here and there but to see them this close was very cool. It's quite incredible how manouvrable these aircraft are (they almost turn like a helicopter at low alts/speeds) and they are surprisingly quiet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 10-10-2012, 00:10:40
Speaking of which, when I was picking up my little sister after posting that, had two V-22 Ospreys fly over, didn't know we had any in the Valley
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 10-10-2012, 18:10:47
Silly Dutch People, clearly you can't see when another country is invading you!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-10-2012, 22:10:24
Now i remember when i seen a C-130 being escorted by two A4 Skyhawks like a few months ago.

(http://www.temasmilitares.8k.com/malvinas/guerra/CaCdoMalvinas.jpg)

Argentine Commandos during the Falklands War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 10-10-2012, 23:10:09
Broken link here Tor
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 11-10-2012, 16:10:54
(http://forum.valka.cz/files/t-34-122_00.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 11-10-2012, 17:10:30
What is that thing? Looks like an SPG on a T-34 chassis and hull.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 11-10-2012, 17:10:53
Sorry, forgot to caption:

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T-34/122 This Syrian conversion is a self-propelled howitzer armed with a 122 mm D-30 howitzer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2A18). The gun is facing backwards to preserve the center of gravity. The mount is completely open apart from a mantlet around the base of the gun tube. The rear of the mount includes a folding platform on which the gun crew works when firing the howitzer. While the vehicle is moving the platform is folded to avoid blocking the driver's vision.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 11-10-2012, 17:10:11
lets wait to see the first pics of rebels using this ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 12-10-2012, 15:10:48
http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/Lockheed-F-117A-Nighthawk/2169968/L/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 13-10-2012, 14:10:01
Nice plane you've got there :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-10-2012, 15:10:24
(http://www.otvaga2.narod.ru/otvaga2/war_primenenie/centurion_17.jpg)

Isreali troops repair a Battledamaged Centurion tank. This tank was in a 8 hour engagement in the Sinai desert in the yom kippur war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-10-2012, 05:10:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Pavnattack.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-10-2012, 17:10:27
(http://imageshack.us/a/img849/7596/1341069076340.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-10-2012, 19:10:17
hmm, i guess Fallujah  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 15-10-2012, 20:10:40
What sort of vehicle is the photographer on?

It doesn't seem to be an Abrams' .50 cal mount; I think it's actually a Bradley with a normal M2 tripod on the back of the turret. If that's the case, is this very rare or is it common for Bradley crews to mount their own MGs on the turret (seeing as the vehicle doesn't have one by default)?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 15-10-2012, 20:10:29
its a normal 50. hatch mount, we use it + a norwegian lafette modification on all our vehicles that mounts the M2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 15-10-2012, 23:10:56
its a normal 50. hatch mount, we use it + a norwegian lafette modification on all our vehicles that mounts the M2

If I'm not mistaken, the only heavy vehicle (which this appears to be) in the US's arsenal that has a .50cal on top by standard issue is the M1 Abrams, which has a different mount, seen here.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/M1_Abrams_turret_fire_above.jpg/375px-M1_Abrams_turret_fire_above.jpg) 

So I am wondering what type of vehicle this is, or if it simply is a Bradley with a crew field modification. And if that's the case, whether it's rare to see a commander MG mounted on Bradleys or that more crews did so in the Iraq war(s).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-10-2012, 11:10:32
Unfortunately I have neither a source nor a caption for the pic I posted, so I don´t know what vehicle that is, where and when the photo was taken...

(http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/7944/article015800c66000005d.jpg)
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Free Syrian Army fighters use a jury-rigged catapult to fire homemade explosives at Assad's soldiers in the war-torn city of Aleppo.

VICE is also going to release a mini series of short clips, called Ground Zero: Syria (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq5SvlTH1bk&feature=plcp).
They´ve sent a journalist, Robert King, to embedd with Syrian resistance fighters and film their stories. The trailer looks pretty good already, so one can look forward to see some exclusive footage of the conflict.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 16-10-2012, 12:10:16
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/121016/i8rvha8c.jpg)

Guess this. Little tip: Its from a private archive i have access to, you wont find this picture on the web. Got a ton of pictures like this laying around.

Aaaand small Bonus :

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/121016/uyj9dp79.jpg)

Austrian M60's, M-24's and M-48's getting issued ammo to roll out and secure the austrian border after Yugoslavian MiG-21 planes violated austrian airspace in 1991. Got a ton of these too, even in high-res. Gonna post some more if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-10-2012, 12:10:43
Post them. :)
It´s always nice to see pictures from private sources that haven´t been released, yet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-10-2012, 12:10:57
corvax is there a change of access to all of those? I am highly interested.

First pic: early bundesheer time 50s- maybe Jagdkommando
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 16-10-2012, 13:10:45
Well i got them on my Harddrive, around 13 gigs of pictures. Cant really upload them all, but i will show some more here :)

Also, Irish nearly got it. 1958, first year of the new austrian Bundesheer, showing a group of recruits from the PzWkstKp, Panzerwerkstattkompanie or so to say armor field mechanics at exercise.

Here's another one. Find and name the tank ;)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/121016/23899xnw.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GuinNess on 16-10-2012, 14:10:00
From the muzzlebreak I would guess its a Patton II Tank?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 16-10-2012, 14:10:09
is that an english NCO in the back? looks like as he wears the barret in the wrong direction.

tank could be an m48 if i take a look at the muzzel break - but im just guessing here.
pls more pics of Yugo war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 17-10-2012, 02:10:39
(http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7558/bmp103ot3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 17-10-2012, 08:10:20
BMP2 and BTR70/80 I suppose? Not sure about the BMP2 though, it has a short barrell.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-10-2012, 10:10:29
GDR BMP-1. The BMP-2 had a long 2 cm machine cannon while the BMP-1 had that short 73mm cannon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 17-10-2012, 12:10:58
Austrian M60 during the Yugoslavia crisis at the austrian border. The troops where barracked with the local civilians in their homes, everyone in the town had to shelter at least a tank crew. Sometimes the locals came to the forward positions to chat and bring food too since apparently only the military took the whole thing seriously.

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/121017/vzuqlkxj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 17-10-2012, 15:10:25
She looks a bit like Sarah Silverman.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-10-2012, 20:10:40
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Estonia/acj_zpse69537b7.jpg)
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Estonian Soldiers on operations while serving with ISAF in Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan, September 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-10-2012, 02:10:11
(http://www.murdoconline.net/pics/501stm14.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/M-14_rifle_demonstration.jpeg)

M14's in A-stan.  Note the switch from DMR to a 2 per squad weapon has come with some being used with a normal rifle dot scope instead of a sniper style scope.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-10-2012, 04:10:35
Looks like both are Trijicons. Woop did some googling and yep they are, specifically TA31F models, commercially they sell for $1433 and "ship in 14 weeks" as noted by the manufacturer's website.

4x32 scope, technically still a "scope" in comparison to red dots when it comes to amplification given that red dots are generally only 2x amplification. 

In terms of shape, much more handy than the long styled "sniper scopes" as Muddy pointed out. Still crazy expensive, I think Tolga bought a scope of sorts awhile back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2012, 05:10:48
From what I've heard from the stan, a lot of these new M14 gunners are having to privately purchase a lot of their parts, and aren't even issued spare mags, only the mag that came with the gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-10-2012, 05:10:32
I can't comment on that, but I know a lot of guys who are buying PMAGs for their M4s/16s because the aluminum magazines they are issued suck asshole and are more prone to jamming.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 19-10-2012, 08:10:45
^ Then the magazines that came with the SA80 really had to suck if the British soldiers bought M16 mags instead.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-10-2012, 20:10:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw6FJ4UdWfo
Not a image but a video for a change

M1064A3 firing at insurgents when suddently these guys became the luckiest SOB's in an area of 500 KM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-10-2012, 20:10:57
holy shit! did the fuel go off?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-10-2012, 21:10:50
Anyone know a website where I can find unique and unseen photos of WW1? I need to impress people for my essay.  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 19-10-2012, 21:10:24
If they are availbale on the internet they are hardly "unseen"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-10-2012, 21:10:26
Yeah, probably. But I remember someone talking 'bout a website like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-10-2012, 02:10:04
(http://img.artknowledgenews.com/files2009a/Agusti_Centelles_documented_Civil_War.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-10-2012, 02:10:56
So THAT's where backwards hats came from. Always wondered when that started ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-10-2012, 04:10:18
$pani$h Republican $wag
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-10-2012, 09:10:42
Nobody noticing a rare Machinegun?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-10-2012, 21:10:34
(http://kotenikkote.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/70.jpg?w=655)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-10-2012, 00:10:32
I know it's a huge photo, but it a very rare one: photo of a trench attack (German) from an aircraft.
(http://imageshack.us/a/img341/65/trenchattackgerman.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-10-2012, 19:10:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/27_BCB_orders_group_following_the_Battle_of_Yongju_22_Oct_1950_%28AWMP01813%29.png)

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Coad and officers of the 27 British Commonwealth Brigade following the Battle of Yongju, 22 October 1950.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-10-2012, 20:10:39
what sort of helmets do those guys have on?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-10-2012, 20:10:22
I spy MkIII turtle helmets on the left, and the rest look like american M2 helmets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-10-2012, 05:10:13
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1661/1272182505035.jpg)

Soviet Soldiers in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-10-2012, 22:10:25
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Miniguns_and_Snoopy.jpg/800px-Miniguns_and_Snoopy.jpg)

Photo of the inside of an AC-47 spooky gunship in vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 25-10-2012, 00:10:01
(http://www.freewebs.com/philippineamericanwar/American%20soldiers%20on%20Panay%20Island%201899.JPG)

American soldiers on Panay island, 1899 during the Philippine-American war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-10-2012, 14:10:47
Sorry for posting two pics at a time, but they just look great together:
(http://i46.tinypic.com/313lkm0.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/1pum82.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 25-10-2012, 15:10:26
Firefight between pirates and Dutch Navy.

(http://www.abload.de/img/media282sgm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-10-2012, 16:10:07
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb35s9kUqO1r7ksy5o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 26-10-2012, 04:10:44
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/matthewsutton/BGS%20Photos/0588.jpg)
Bundesgrenzschutz with Beretta M1938/49
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-10-2012, 06:10:24
Admiral Kolchak reviews his troops.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Kolchak1919troops.jpg/777px-Kolchak1919troops.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 26-10-2012, 20:10:42
(http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3844/18641bl4.jpg)
Battle of Dybboel, 1864
Second Schleswig War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 27-10-2012, 06:10:14
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/matthewsutton/BGS%20Photos/0611.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-10-2012, 09:10:07
0_o what is that weapon? Looks like a mixture of FAL and StG44...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 27-10-2012, 09:10:52
FAL 44
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-10-2012, 10:10:18
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8316/6378776.jpg)
A German SEK (State SWAT teams) police officer escorts an arrested subject. Note the chainmail armour.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 27-10-2012, 10:10:28
Wouldn't kevlar work equally well against knives and such?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-10-2012, 11:10:03
Against slashing, yes. But not as much against piercing attacks. Kevlar is still a fabric and a sharp enough knife with good enough trust can penetrate kevlar.

There are however, stab proof kevlar vests, but this are either excessive heavy, or do not protect aswel as a normal kevlar vest.

Edit= http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080408135020AAGp87E
Pretty good read

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rpHSPTj_mxQ/TMXGb3VxBrI/AAAAAAAAAlY/kcXXkG6hTbM/s320/Belg4.jpg)Belgian army posing as a MG nest in 1913.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-10-2012, 16:10:11
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xDaqj3TXrzI/UAJyJLbUIvI/AAAAAAAAAm4/7Du-7OoSWSA/s1600/White+army+cossacks.jpg)
Cossacks fighting for the Whites in the Russian Civil War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 27-10-2012, 18:10:38
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3695/quadracycle1890smaxim.png)
1890s Quadracycle with mounted Maxim gun. Experimental, of course.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-10-2012, 18:10:47
Its basically a MG mounted ATV of the Baroque times  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 27-10-2012, 18:10:43
Technical, lvl. 1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 27-10-2012, 20:10:47
0_o what is that weapon? Looks like a mixture of FAL and StG44...
German G1/early FN Fal
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 28-10-2012, 00:10:58
Its basically a MG mounted ATV of the Baroque times  ;D

That period was much earlier. What is known as the Baroque period took place during the 1600s. It is characterized by idealized subjects and settings combined with optimal windflow through clothing. The photo under discussion is in the Impressionist period.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 28-10-2012, 11:10:11
^And that's an impression of an armoured car.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 28-10-2012, 17:10:53
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/matthewsutton/BGS%20Photos/0649.jpg)
BGS in snow
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 29-10-2012, 05:10:26
(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8458/armycamels9.png)
World War 1, French soldiers in Macedonia with camels carrying supplies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-10-2012, 14:10:22
(http://imageshack.us/a/img687/9881/8131444100.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 29-10-2012, 17:10:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1976-067-30A%2C_Revolution_in_Berlin%2C_Soldaten_im_Kampf.jpg)

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Leftist soldiers during Christmas fights in the Pfeilersaal of the Berlin City Palace

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The German Revolution was the politically driven civil conflict in Germany at the end of World War I, which resulted in the replacement of Germany's imperial government with a republic. The revolutionary period lasted from November 1918 until the formal establishment of the Weimar Republic in August 1919.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 30-10-2012, 10:10:53
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Polish%20Army/13598_zpsae108bb9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 31-10-2012, 05:10:02
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, smoke after the May, 2010 attack.
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5927/20afghanarticlelarge.png)

Let me tell you about that mountain... for 10 years, I'd wave at it at the start of every day. And they could see me then, doubt it has changed much now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-11-2012, 01:11:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Army_Soldier_helping_civilian.PNG)
A Syrian Army soldier helps an elderly man.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-11-2012, 16:11:32
(http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/img/vizc.jpg)
Vizcaya, during Spanish-American war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 03-11-2012, 00:11:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Albanian_army_deploys_T-59_tanks_near_Kosovo_border%2C_May_1999_%28Robert_Wright%29.jpg)

Albanian Type 59 Tanks at the border
during the Albania-Yugoslav border incident
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-11-2012, 18:11:55
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9958/dbsap01ca000497p1.png)
Senegalese (French) soldiers during WWI.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 05-11-2012, 21:11:35
(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9185/warrior2f.png)
Australian Aboriginal Warrior, taken in North Queensland, Austrailia, by Henry King, 1900.
Tribal warfare ftw.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-11-2012, 15:11:55
(http://www.abload.de/img/120919ilue-10_10248tufb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-11-2012, 19:11:53
oh my god i was about to post=where is the BARREL?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-11-2012, 16:11:58
The wonders of the MG42 design. Let´s you easily confuse Belgians. :P

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6940/bp130.jpg)
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A rebel fighter fires a gun toward a building occupied by Syrian troops in the Jedida district of Aleppo on November 4, 2012. (Narciso Contreras/Associated Press)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-11-2012, 17:11:26
(http://fineartamerica.com/images-simple-print/images-medium/the-fn-mag-gun-on-the-turret-luc-de-jaeger.jpg)
Belgian soldier overlooking peace keeping operation in Kosovo.

A beautifull icon know as the FN MAG next to him.

Starting from 2013, FN herstal will no longer manufacture MAG's with a wooden stock. A polymer stock will now be used as a standard
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-11-2012, 21:11:26


(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6940/bp130.jpg)
Quote
A rebel fighter fires a gun toward a building occupied by Syrian troops in the Jedida district of Aleppo on November 4, 2012. (Narciso Contreras/Associated Press)

''Never fire with your eyes closed''  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-11-2012, 05:11:47
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R8KkNwbRe2c/T4jgz6VANbI/AAAAAAAAANY/-JR3jdVCdZk/s1600/A037940EA.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GIJordncc1701d on 08-11-2012, 07:11:43
(http://www.gunpundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/captured-weapons.jpg)

captured weapons by the us in i guess either Afghanistan or Iraq

quite a collection
MG42s, ppsh, k98, no.1 ...

question:
what kind of rifle is in the lower right side, the one with the yellow post-it left of the m79 grenade launcher ?

mosin nagang ? carcano ? cant really tell




It's a Mannlicher M1895 straight pull rifle. Austro-Hungarian.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-11-2012, 17:11:25
(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3212/af76.jpg)
Quote
An Afghan policeman stands guard at the site of a suicide bomb blast targeting a police checkpoint in Kandahar November 8, 2012. A suicide bomber on a motorbike detonated his explosives at a police station in Kandahar city, killing three policemen and wounding four, local officials said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-11-2012, 17:11:41
Looks like a M95 steyr...the long rifles of those are getting uncommon, at least here in the states....

I hate seeing photos like that, knowing that all those pieces of history will be destroyed :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-11-2012, 17:11:27
Its indeed a Steyr-mannlicher M95. Long rifle. Not sure if its M95 or M95/30

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 08-11-2012, 19:11:24
Looks like a M95 steyr...the long rifles of those are getting uncommon, at least here in the states....

I hate seeing photos like that, knowing that all those pieces of history will be destroyed :(

It would be interesting to try to introduce an international treaty that would allow the collection of such firearms that no longer have any serious military value and get them to museums. Still, I understand the need to reduce the number of guns in Afghanistan xD
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 08-11-2012, 20:11:02
Looks like a M95 steyr...the long rifles of those are getting uncommon, at least here in the states....

I hate seeing photos like that, knowing that all those pieces of history will be destroyed :(

It would be interesting to try to introduce an international treaty that would allow the collection of such firearms that no longer have any serious military value and get them to museums. Still, I understand the need to reduce the number of guns in Afghanistan xD

That would be amazing! The PHFP, or Preserve Historical Firearms Pact.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-11-2012, 07:11:54
^But guns are eeeeviiiil and the less there are of them, the better the world will be.  :'(


 ;)

(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/484/ki4ru.jpg)
Quote
Kenyan soldiers take position near a tank in the southern Somali port city of Kismayu November 8, 2012, which Kenyan forces under the umbrella of AMISOM took control of in late September.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 09-11-2012, 07:11:18
^But guns are eeeeviiiil and the less there are of them, the better the world will be.  :'(


 ;)

I see what you did there.


Still, a link to a video about the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erWQUD4nteo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erWQUD4nteo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-11-2012, 15:11:05
^But guns are eeeeviiiil and the less there are of them, the better the world will be.  :'(




I was just going to say that, i do not feel sorry for these guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 09-11-2012, 23:11:12
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/9279/1127414176947a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 10-11-2012, 15:11:33
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/chaharbolak3forum.jpg)

Finnish Jäger Platoon patrolling at Chahar Bolak, Northern Afghanistan, 28.09.2012
Picture: Finnish Defence Forces
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-11-2012, 16:11:45
What weapon are they using? Looks like some kind of modernised AK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 10-11-2012, 16:11:10
What weapon are they using? Looks like some kind of modernised AK.
RK-95, a Finnish assault rifle based on the Avtomat Kalashnikova design

(http://media.militaryphotos.net/photos/albums/FDF/aad.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-11-2012, 16:11:49
Looks more like a Galil this way  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 10-11-2012, 16:11:56
Looks more like a Galil this way  :)
Yeah, the Galil is actually based on the earlier model, RK-62 :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-11-2012, 16:11:39
Looks more like a Galil this way  :)
the GALIL and FN FNC are both heavily based on the RK62 design. the predecessor of the RK95.

You can call the RK 62, FN FNC and GALIL an evolved and superior kalishnikov wich is basicly an improvement on every single thing.

The big improvements of the RK 62 is the accuracy. The sights are placed on the rear of the reciever, it uses a peep sight, not a tangent one. And simply the overall construction of the RK62 was vastly better then AK47. GALIL and FNC took that over, and all 3 of these rifles are easy and inexpensive to construct (AK trait), yet still as reliable as an AK aswel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-11-2012, 17:11:35
Thats great for the armies that uses it!  :D I hope the Turkish Army also swotches to a reliable rifle like this one. Well yeah, the G3 is reliable too, but it isnt good enough IMO. There was this issue of adopting the HK416, but it seems like that project didnt make it. Anyways, great rifle.  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-11-2012, 17:11:39
the G3 is a great rifle but the MKEK produced G3's, i heard they are not as reliable as H&K made G3's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-11-2012, 17:11:31
Dunno about those details. Whats the difference that changes the reliability?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 10-11-2012, 17:11:27
Dunno about those details. Whats the difference that changes the reliability?

Work quality, material quality?

American SOF members in Afghanistan.
(http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx60/urbancallig/Bobbi3-660x495.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-11-2012, 18:11:41
Dunno about those details. Whats the difference that changes the reliability?

Work quality, material quality?



Probably  :-\ We should use better resources when making things.


About that ATV, didnt know they were really used in combat, reminds me of BF2: Special Forces  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 10-11-2012, 18:11:51
Guess the plane

(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/266-4/Gnat6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 11-11-2012, 06:11:04
Folland Gnat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 11-11-2012, 06:11:23
you winz
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-11-2012, 14:11:32
(http://gunsagogo.org/0002/0002/midNam/run2.jpg)

ACH-47a "Co$t of living" opening up her guns in vietnam.

While very succesfull in their roles, 3 of the 4 ACH-47's were lost. Easy money survived the war.

Co$t of living was lost when the 20mm cannon exploded. http://gunsagogo.org/0166.jpg
Birth control suffered mechanical breakdown and was forced to land, where it was destroyed by NVA mortars. http://gunsagogo.org/0197.jpg

Stump jumper was destroyed in a ground taxi accident http://gunsagogo.org/Crash05.jpg

With increased urban combat and insurgency, i read on, i believe CNN, that a new combat variant of the Chinook was considerd. It would be uparmoured and well armed, aswel as equipped with CIWS systems mounted on tanks for use against RPG threats. The big advantage would be that the Chinook can carry much more armament then other helicopters, while having a 360 degree firing field.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: silian on 11-11-2012, 19:11:57
From what i recall 'Co$t of Living' was lost during a strafing run, one of the 20mm mounts failed and it shot off the front rotors, the ACH-47A plummeted to earth and was destroyed on impact with all on board killed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-11-2012, 20:11:49
The problem with using such a helicopter in the gunship role is that they are expensive as all hell. When you lose one, that is many millions of dollars lost. The role provided by ACH-47 is plenty covered by such things as dedicated attack helicopters and A-10s. That is until the smart guys at the top get rid of the A-10, too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-11-2012, 05:11:05
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yb7ZI3O3WNM/TZjji6bd9_I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/KUKsjpOySOo/s1600/malvinas2.jpg)

Argentine Soldiers during the Falklands War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 12-11-2012, 14:11:40
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/syyriakapinallinen.jpg)

Syrian rebel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 12-11-2012, 18:11:08
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1c/Basantar2.jpg/300px-Basantar2.jpg)


What are those small arms?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-11-2012, 16:11:14
(http://imageshack.us/a/img202/5514/1352805660893.jpg)
Norwegian SOF soldiers operating in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 13-11-2012, 17:11:27
More from the series of newly released FSK / HJK images:

Hunting for Osama:

(http://imbo01.vg.no/users/bildespesial/images/ff6cad56cc73e91948748882d68a0384?t[]=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D2048%2Cheight%3D1536&t[]=maxSize%3Awidth%3D834%2Cheight%3D556&accessToken=d63eed8676cde646d8bfe671732d77ebbdbe7a27dd8b29c4b4c0013146125bef)

What we do best: Winter warfare

(http://imbo01.vg.no/users/bildespesial/images/80eb7c8154a980d10a1568d657a744a6?t[]=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D3504%2Cheight%3D2336&t[]=maxSize%3Awidth%3D834%2Cheight%3D556&accessToken=ec44d08d39bfb74c8cc088a55beecf5e72b84f83e8ec8c86e04021a86879b8af)

Convoy of MultiMBs are swept away by flood:

(http://imbo01.vg.no/users/bildespesial/images/edeea97a525ce5a9edd72c13422b12ac?t[]=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D2592%2Cheight%3D1944&t[]=maxSize%3Awidth%3D834%2Cheight%3D556&accessToken=3c863fed12494458e6e7cd1fc2a7e4f2ab0b803451941e8f5457dcde3f879465)

the rest of the album is here: http://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10055590
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 14-11-2012, 05:11:39
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/10/macvsogxm148bu8.jpg)

MACV-SOG Vietnam, unknown about any more details.

That M16, so wtf-worthy, I love it  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 14-11-2012, 13:11:02
The right one looks a bit like John Cleese.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-11-2012, 02:11:43
(http://www.au104.org/Photo4/images61-65/110Sigs_61-16_FSB%20Coral%20US%20Duster%20rear_1968_JM.jpg)
(http://www.au104.org/Photo4/images61-65/110Sigs_61-15_FSB%20Coral%20US%20Duster%20front_1968_JM.jpg)

M42 duster in vietnam. The crew just performed a field maintance on this vehicle. This was THE-MOST-HATED vehicle by the NVA and vietcong. M42 dusters got sended to Nam because the hawk SAM system performed poorly, and the US army wanted some sort of AA defense. When the NVA air threat never came to light, the US army used them as guards for convoys and bases. They quickly learned that the duster was the most devestating ground vehicle, shredding anything to pieces and causing heavy casualties to concealed troops in the jungles. The Dual 40mm L70"s had a powerfull HE shell with deadly fragments, a rapid rate of fire, and the ability to keep on firing as long as ammo was supplied.

Like the ONTOS and Sheridan, it was disliked by the Army brass and retired in the 70's. Despite its continues deadly effect against NVA troops
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 18-11-2012, 04:11:21
So it seems the American military brass was obsessed with technologically advanced shinies. Plagues many armies. What a shame
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 18-11-2012, 07:11:03
So update on the M16 photo, its an XM177E2 with an XM148 grenade launcher mounted, the stock has obviously been lopped off
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-11-2012, 13:11:41
So it seems the American military brass was obsessed with technologically advanced shinies. Plagues many armies. What a shame
Yep. this was seen especially with the airforce. When super expensive F4 phantom's and F105 thunderchiefs where shot down by cheap Mig-17's armed with only cannons.

In korea the K/D ratio was 12:1 for US. But in Vietnam, it was only 2:1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 18-11-2012, 13:11:45
So it seems the American military brass was obsessed with technologically advanced shinies. Plagues many armies. What a shame.
Yep. this was seen especially with the airforce. When super expensive F4 phantom's and F105 thunderchiefs where shot down by cheap Mig-17's armed with only cannons.

In korea the K/D ratio was 12:1 for US. But in Vietnam, it was only 2:1

just like the sabre was shot down by the folland Gnat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 19-11-2012, 19:11:41
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1072/24873959.jpg)

Bulgarian officer celebrating the fall of Montenegro with his family, WWI.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 19-11-2012, 22:11:51
Which one is the wife?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 19-11-2012, 22:11:51
Not in the photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 19-11-2012, 22:11:26
Oh, right.

OT:

(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/317235_248443781881090_783361933_n.jpg)

pvt. Dragan Pleša, 1991., near Vukovar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 20-11-2012, 02:11:58
Imho that looks like the Polish version of the Drag
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-11-2012, 06:11:11
Pozivu u miru bozijem.

The Polish variant is known as SWD-M, I don't believe this is one. Zastava M76 is highly likely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-11-2012, 21:11:54
you can quickly see that this is a zastava M76 by looking at the pistol grip, wich is traditional. Unlike the skeletor grip/stock of the SVD

the rifle is a Zastava M70A and the SMG an zastava M49 Submachine gun,a high quality local produced PPSH
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 20-11-2012, 22:11:54
Pozivu u miru bozijem.



I'll presume you mean "rest in peace"
Počivao u miru božjem ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-11-2012, 22:11:29
Right.

(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6927/armyhorsesmuleskorea017.jpg)
Quote
The Eighth U.S. Army and South Korean forces captured Pyongyang, North Korea on 19 October 1950. In this photo of Pyongyang on that day, South Korean General Shin Sang-Chul, Commander of the 7th Division (left) and another officer are mounted on horses captured from the North Korean Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-11-2012, 11:11:01
I´m finally back home, so here´s a "bump" for this thread:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9889/1353487568233.jpg)
No further info. I guess the photo was taken during the 03 invasion of Iraq, but I have neither a date nor a location.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-11-2012, 07:11:57
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6850/opstroopsmanbarricadesi.png)
The Easter Rising
Streets of Dublin, Ireland. 1916 24-30 April. OPS Troops man the barricades.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-11-2012, 09:11:43
OPS?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-11-2012, 11:11:58
(http://www.abload.de/img/bpz_3a1_isaf_popz1p3y.jpg)
Quote
German "Bergepanzer 3 A1 Büffel" (buffalo) recovery tank in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-11-2012, 16:11:32
dafuq?

(http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/6682/5siratecexercisewallabyx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 24-11-2012, 16:11:54
dafuq?

New PIAT?  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-11-2012, 17:11:08
dafuq?

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/6682/5siratecexercisewallabyx.jpg

High powered laser for sniper training.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-11-2012, 18:11:00
one guy says that on MP.net without source.
Me dont believe, cause they dont look like a sniper team - why ? No good camoflage, no spotter,
the diameter of the "gun" looks bigger then the laser system for a tank gun -
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-11-2012, 18:11:19
IR spotting?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 24-11-2012, 18:11:22
Perhaps an adaptation similar to LAW's practice version (inner tube in Finnish)?  A weapon that just fires a very small tracer round. Judging by the binocs and scope it has to be some sort of marksman training.

Could also be a laser pointer/targeter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 24-11-2012, 18:11:14
normaly you use the real steal weapons with a small IR / Laser unit on it.
it makes no sense that you train with a non existing weapon.
for IR guiding you use the real stuff

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/waffen/images/sim_big_pal_2.jpg)

PAL 2000 Anti tank weapon with laser unit.


and

Carl Gustav AT gun with laser

(http://www.bmlv.at/karriere/tagebuch/m1/galerie/vollbild/53k90324.jpg)

both smaller then what the soldier in the pic is using, and in addition he does not wear any reflector himself - or I am mistaken here
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-11-2012, 19:11:12
Got some more info in it... apparently its from the Singapore Armed Forces.
It's an Aggressor Armoured Simulation Kit (AASK) being used against a Terrex ACV in an exercise on October 5th, 2012. For what weapon its simulating, I'm not sure. Anti material rifle?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-11-2012, 20:11:45
Can anyone identify this thing?
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8154/sfsm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-11-2012, 20:11:41
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/140/sasrreconteamnam01.jpg)
Quote
An Austrailian [sic] SAS recon team getting ready to go out on patrol. A New Zealander pilot in background.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-11-2012, 20:11:29
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xtdeOqkk1r6y3vao1_500.jpg)

Serbian females train to defend the homeland just before the yugoslavian wars. Armed with rather old, but brand new equipment= M24-47 and M24-52C mauser rifles, there unique bayonets, side caps and trenchcoats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-11-2012, 22:11:57
(http://keep3.sjfc.edu/students/lnc03511/bunker.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-11-2012, 23:11:53
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xtdeOqkk1r6y3vao1_500.jpg)

Serbian females train to defend the homeland just before the yugoslavian wars. Armed with rather old, but brand new equipment= M24-47 and M24-52C mauser rifles, there unique bayonets, side caps and trenchcoats.

Those are called "skirts," theta.  Not trenchcoats :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 26-11-2012, 02:11:08
normaly you use the real steal weapons with a small IR / Laser unit on it.
it makes no sense that you train with a non existing weapon.
for IR guiding you use the real stuff

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/waffen/images/sim_big_pal_2.jpg)

PAL 2000 Anti tank weapon with laser unit.


and

Carl Gustav AT gun with laser

(http://www.bmlv.at/karriere/tagebuch/m1/galerie/vollbild/53k90324.jpg)

both smaller then what the soldier in the pic is using, and in addition he does not wear any reflector himself - or I am mistaken here

Thats the DuSim (Duelsimulation) system you mean. You attach lasers to every weapon available from smalls ones for the Glock17, STG77, sniper rifles, ATat-launchers up to tank barrels. The soldiers get sensors strapped to the arms, legs, helmet, chest and back and a little gps tracker + computer strapped on the vest. You also got a little earbud, telling you if you hit someone, when you get hit, where, what hit you and if you would have survived that hit. The laser is triggered by firing a blank, so it gets pretty close to real when shooting around.

Its actually a pretty awesome system to practice with, since every weapon available can be taken into the training for some massive awesome laser phew phew fights. We once had it for a special combined training with the Jgbat.19 where they tried to ambush our leopard convoy with the PAL2000's. Well, i got to say we got taken out together with the tank infront of us pretty much within seconds after we got the laser lock warning, but the others managed to round up some shit before they got smacked too :P Also we had some infantry trainings and one really awesome occasion where we simulated that the tank broke down and had to be abandoned in enemy controlled territory, so we where a 4 man group only armed with our Glock+Lasers attached, against a whole platoon of infantry trying to hunt us. Man that was super thrilling. In the end we had a shootout in a ditch in the middle of the forest and we kinda got wiped out again because we ran out ammo :/ Thou i scored 3 "kills", they where too many :<

And since its a picschur thread, here is another DuSim pic. Ulan APC + disembarking Mech. Infantry.

(http://www.bmlv.gv.at/images_skaliert/023_kombatt094_220609_fotoleneis_1051x788_1353891207.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 26-11-2012, 07:11:46
Guys, gimme your best thousand-yard stare photographs please, need to write about something for my English 101 final and we need to bring a photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-11-2012, 09:11:16
(http://media.oregonlive.com/madaboutmovies/photo/9524809-large.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 26-11-2012, 14:11:05
(http://www.google.hr/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.hermes-press.com/ptsdIIstareA.jpg&sa=X&ei=6WizUNX_EMrTsgbygoDwCw&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEtLeHkghM4X5Dn5cTIIEsbpP4dJQ)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 27-11-2012, 07:11:35
Somewhere in desert , in time of Six-Day War  8)
(http://oi45.tinypic.com/2v9uste.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-11-2012, 20:11:55
No combat pic, but pretty cool nonetheless. Greek Army Leopard 2 during an exercise.
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3217/screenshot20121003at111.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-11-2012, 05:11:30
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1786/8thkamp.png)
One of a kind right here. 1905 German 8th Company 142nd Infantry Regiment. The photos photo is a bit poorly but the drum says so.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-11-2012, 13:11:40
Not really a pic of the day, but rather a GIF of the day:
(http://www.abload.de/img/100warvideosin3minutegyyfs.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 03-12-2012, 11:12:50
could not resist to post that
Aussies

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/New%20Zealand%20Defence%20Force/5_zps56cf21e8.jpg)


and one insane good pic
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/USAF%20-%20Para-Jumpers/791530_zpsaa995bc2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-12-2012, 19:12:26
Uh, Irish, those are New Zealanders...doing the Māori war dance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVSJK1jMxPI
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 04-12-2012, 00:12:38
thx, nice !
they were in the same post with some Aussies, and there was no caption for my excuse

Amazing video - oustanding.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 04-12-2012, 18:12:03
Guess the Plane!

(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1971War/Images/Polly-Su101_Small.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 04-12-2012, 18:12:26
F-86 Sabre
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 05-12-2012, 04:12:59
wrong
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 05-12-2012, 06:12:57
Guess the Plane!

(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1971War/Images/Polly-Su101_Small.jpg)

Sukhoi-7, those don't look like Soviet markings though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 05-12-2012, 08:12:31
It's them Starfighters! Lockheed F-104 Starfigthers of RCAF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GuinNess on 05-12-2012, 09:12:00
It's them Starfighters! Lockheed F-104 Starfigthers of RCAF.

Those aren't Starfighters, looks like something french, Dassault aircrafts?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-12-2012, 12:12:51
Here goes nothing; Mirage jets?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 05-12-2012, 13:12:29
Ok, tis the SU 7
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-12-2012, 15:12:38
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3697/tr200.jpg)
Quote
Lebanese army soldiers on their armoured vehicle return fire during clashes between Sunni Muslims and Alawites in the Sunni Muslim-dominant neighbourhood of Bab al-Tebbaneh in Tripoli, northern Lebanon December 4, 2012. Clashes broke out in the Lebanese port city of Tripoli on Tuesday between gunmen loyal to opposing sides in neighbouring Syria's civil war, wounding one person, residents said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 06-12-2012, 02:12:38
for the one with the 1000 yard stare.

the guy in the first row.

(http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/6005850_700b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Coca-Cola on 06-12-2012, 04:12:40
He just looks startled that there's a camera after being bored for hours.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 06-12-2012, 11:12:59
oh we have a bad ass over here - too much coffein dude?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-12-2012, 19:12:03
Can anyone identify this thing?
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8154/sfsm.jpg)

T122 MLRS Güneş Harekatı (Operation Sun), Iraq 2008. :)

Here's a hi-res of it for you.
http://www.turkmilitary.com/data/media/81/661.jpg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-12-2012, 19:12:24
Can anyone identify this thing?
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8154/sfsm.jpg)

T122 MLRS Güneş Harekatı (Operation Sun), Iraq 2008. :)

Here's a hi-res of it for you.
http://www.turkmilitary.com/data/media/81/661.jpg

THANKS  ;D That thing is a piece of art!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-12-2012, 15:12:20
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/971/30911410152317536845615.jpg)
Quote
Soldiers from 3/215 Brigade of the Afghan National Army (ANA) alongside a Warthog Armoured vehicle from the Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG) on Op Tufaan in Helmand Province.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 07-12-2012, 20:12:47
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/971/30911410152317536845615.jpg)
Quote
Soldiers from 3/215 Brigade of the Afghan National Army (ANA) alongside a Warthog Armoured vehicle from the Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG) on Op Tufaan in Helmand Province.

wait whut? BV206 modification?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 07-12-2012, 21:12:22
 It's a superior product from Singapore with better armour, drivetrain, suspension and engine horsepower.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-12-2012, 09:12:32
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/United%20States%20Spec%20Ops/796333_zps6f7c80e0.jpg)
Quote
A coalition force member maintains security during an Afghan led security patrol with Afghan National Police to deny enemy freedom of movement in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 09-12-2012, 01:12:38
(http://www.abload.de/img/isaf92vdr4g.jpg)

German forces in Astan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 09-12-2012, 03:12:07
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ad0o7-kB2MA/Tbb-8h4z6ZI/AAAAAAAACZU/PfPo72ffsmA/s1600/L159A%2BALCA%2B012.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-12-2012, 04:12:44
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5148/indianmountbattery.jpg)
Indian Mountain Battery, 1914.
The tent was airbrushed away in another photo to make it seem like it was really near the front, but this was taken in a training camp. But even this one isn't all there, its been cropped on the right a little bit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 09-12-2012, 04:12:22
What are those things Worg posted?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-12-2012, 05:12:13
What are those things Worg posted?

Czech Aero L159A ALCA.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-12-2012, 11:12:38
(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/7601/1355046916002.jpg)
Quote
On 22 July 2003, Task Force 20, aided by troops of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, had a showdown with Uday, Qusay and Qusay's 14-year-old son Mustapha during a raid on a home in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. He had been the Ace of Hearts on the most-wanted Iraqi playing cards (with Qusay being the Ace of Clubs). Acting on a tip from an unidentified Iraqi, the blocking element from the 101st Airborne Division provided security while the Task Force 20 operators attempted to apprehend the inhabitants of the house. After U.S. troops hotwired Uday's Lamborghini, he revealed himself, upon which a gunfight ensued. The assault element withdrew to request backup. As many as 200 American troops, later aided by OH-58 Kiowa helicopters and an A-10 "Warthog", surrounded and fired upon the house, thus killing Uday with Qusay and Qusay's son. After approximately four hours of battle, soldiers entered the house and found four bodies, including the Hussein brothers' bodyguard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 09-12-2012, 11:12:56
about the planes: front planes is carring two maveriks (should be AGM 65 -D ) and the plane in the backround has 2 CBU 97 or 87 cluster bombs - interesting
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-12-2012, 15:12:12
(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/7601/1355046916002.jpg)
Quote
On 22 July 2003, Task Force 20, aided by troops of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, had a showdown with Uday, Qusay and Qusay's 14-year-old son Mustapha during a raid on a home in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. He had been the Ace of Hearts on the most-wanted Iraqi playing cards (with Qusay being the Ace of Clubs). Acting on a tip from an unidentified Iraqi, the blocking element from the 101st Airborne Division provided security while the Task Force 20 operators attempted to apprehend the inhabitants of the house. After U.S. troops hotwired Uday's Lamborghini, he revealed himself, upon which a gunfight ensued. The assault element withdrew to request backup. As many as 200 American troops, later aided by OH-58 Kiowa helicopters and an A-10 "Warthog", surrounded and fired upon the house, thus killing Uday with Qusay and Qusay's son. After approximately four hours of battle, soldiers entered the house and found four bodies, including the Hussein brothers' bodyguard.

Damn, calling in Kiowas and a Warthog to blow up someone's house. They really wanted this guy dead huh.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-12-2012, 16:12:43
^Well, Saddams sons were sadistic psychos, responsible for some very bad stuff that happened during his reign. So arresting or killing them would definately win some "hearts and minds" in the Iraqi population and is a logical thing to do for the responsible NATO forces.
I´ve got some more pictures of this incidents which I´ll post in the coming days, btw.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 10-12-2012, 07:12:00
What are those things Worg posted?

Sorry, forgot to write it there. L-159's as Hi said. Advanced training, and light ground attack aircraft.


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D2p31IlQcHY/ThG3WO4NFgI/AAAAAAAAASE/iOinQAbn0hs/s1600/M161%2BVulcan%2Bair%2Bdefence%2Bsystem.jpg)

US soldiers on exercise in West Germany in the 1980s with M161 Vulcan air defence system
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-12-2012, 11:12:44
(http://imageshack.us/a/img818/2641/1355046881430.jpg)
Also, footage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-6HJVHVa4s) of the incident.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 10-12-2012, 14:12:28

(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Aircraft/Images/Su-7g_small.jpg)


Quote
...his Su-7 hit by a Sidewinder missile. The explosion carried away half the rudder, the elevators, ailerons and flaps and were all heavily damaged. Wg. Cdr. Mangat disengaged successfully and then returned to  his base despite the extensive damage to his aircraft... Not a single Su-7 was, in fact, lost to enemy air action, even though a number of aircraft were damaged in air combat. ... He later related, "The immediate symptoms were a shuddering of the aircraft followed by the fuel-warning light coming on. However, the aircraft continued to respond perfectly,"... flew back to base with pieces of the missile embedded in the tail and aft fuselage of the aircraft.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 10-12-2012, 15:12:59
Must be frustrating seeing your rocket impact perfectly and then see the other aircraft just fly away like nothing happened.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: IrishReloaded on 11-12-2012, 15:12:16
edit due to  ;D


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-12-2012, 15:12:04
Irish, you´re not taking the "Duffelblog" seriously? It´s like "The Onion" of military news, so basically what you posted was a hoax. ^^

(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3594/1355039046073.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alakazou on 11-12-2012, 16:12:42

(http://imageshack.us/a/img705/3594/1355039046073.jpg)

You can see 2 or 3 delta force operators
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-12-2012, 17:12:18
You can see 2 or 3 delta force operators
Yep, right, just saw them. The guys with black helemts and probably helmets without cover, right?
AFAIK 101st AB Division provided security for the 4 hour operation, while members of Delta, DEVGRU, SEAL Team Three and Army Rangers tried to detain Saddams sons.

Task Force 20 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_20) did the job.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-12-2012, 18:12:39
Yep, right, just saw them. The guys with black helemts and probably helmets without cover, right?

Yes, the guys in the front with the black tactical helmets (rather than combat helmets) are Delta Force.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-12-2012, 19:12:23
(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/869541/thumbs/r-CONGO-REBELS-large570.jpg?4)

A Congolese army tank overlooking Munigi and the road to Rutshuru where fighting between the M23 and the Congolese army has been taking place in the past days near Goma, Congo, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-12-2012, 21:12:46
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/United%20States%20Spec%20Ops/24_zpsf32778f5.jpg)
Quote
A coalition force member walks on the outskirts of a village during a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2012. Coalition forces were conducting a patrol to assess the Afghan Local Police in the village. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas with limited Afghan National Security Forces presence, in order to enable conditions for improved security, governance and development.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 13-12-2012, 05:12:46
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8598/civilwar031.png)
Crew of the Russian frigate Osliaba docked at Alexandria, Virgina, likely acting as foreign observers. I assume this was taken in 1863 by Andrew J Russel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-12-2012, 06:12:39
Actually, there is some neat history behind that.  The US and Russian Empire had an entente alliance during the US Civil War.  The Russians sent their Baltic and Pacific fleets to Alexandria and San Francisco, respectively, both as a deterrent to England and France from entering on the CSA's side, and in return were able to prevent their fleets from being bottled up should the British/French declare war on Russia during the 1863 Polish Uprising, and would be in position to conduct raids on British/French commerce with ease.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 13-12-2012, 06:12:09
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/United%20States%20Spec%20Ops/24_zpsf32778f5.jpg)
Quote
A coalition force member walks on the outskirts of a village during a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2012. Coalition forces were conducting a patrol to assess the Afghan Local Police in the village. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas with limited Afghan National Security Forces presence, in order to enable conditions for improved security, governance and development.

Really glad they have camouflage that works now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-12-2012, 17:12:52
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8598/civilwar031.png
Crew of the Russian frigate Osliaba docked at Alexandria, Virgina, likely acting as foreign observers. I assume this was taken in 1863 by Andrew J Russel.

So, THAT is how REAL men look like.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-12-2012, 06:12:08
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4806/vaderu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-12-2012, 07:12:02
I bet these are Iranian or Iraqi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-12-2012, 09:12:08
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4806/vaderu.jpg)
An Iraqi Fedayeen helmet. Produced from 1995-2003. Used exclusively by the Saddam Fedayeen. It is nearly IDENTICAL to Darth Vader's helmet.
(http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-3626-1218335172.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 14-12-2012, 13:12:59
The Darth Vader helmet, on the other hand, was derived from the Swiss M18 helmet, IIRC.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 14-12-2012, 13:12:07
Proof that the Swiss are taking over the world?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 14-12-2012, 15:12:08
Proof that the Swiss are taking over the world?
No, just proves that Saddam was a huge Star Wars fan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-12-2012, 16:12:33
(http://img15.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-23518/loc225/20052_srg14.jpg)

Somalian Militia, 1992/93.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 14-12-2012, 17:12:45
An Iraqi Fedayeen helmet. Produced from 1995-2003. Used exclusively by the Saddam Fedayeen. It is nearly IDENTICAL to Darth Vader's helmet.
(http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-3626-1218335172.jpg)

Well, it wouldn't be the first time in history a unit or a unit's equipment is selected by the dictator/ruler. I'm really not kidding when I say that the chance is there that Saddam saw the Star Wars movies and loved Darth Vader's helmet so much he made the army produce a variant for his soldiers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-12-2012, 19:12:13
Quote
The helmet's resemblence to the helmet worn by Darth Vader in the Star Wars films has led to much speculation on whether the films were the actual inspiration. A 2010 exhibit at the Tate Modern gallery in London by Michael Rakowitz entitled,The worst condition is to pass under a sword which is not one's own, "traces links between western science fiction and military-industrial activities in Iraq during and after Saddam Hussein's regime."2 The exhibit alludes to Uday Hussein's, Saddam's son and head of the Fedayeen, fascination with the films and his design of the uniform after Darth Vader.3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-12-2012, 05:12:35
(http://webspace.webring.com/people/ma/amrnasr/mig21vsmirageIII.jpg)

Israeli Mirage III vs MiG-21
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-12-2012, 10:12:10
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/United%20States%20Spec%20Ops/802014_zpsbd12fa02.jpg)
Quote
Coalition force members ride in a light-tactical all-terrain vehicle during a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2012. The coalition forces conducting the presence patrol are deployed to train and mentor Afghan National Security Forces in their area. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 16-12-2012, 10:12:10
Why are they using golf carts?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-12-2012, 11:12:35
Why are they using golf carts?
Because they´re SOF and seem to value mobility and speed over protection.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 16-12-2012, 21:12:50
Why are they using golf carts?
Because they´re SOF and seem to value mobility and speed over protection.

Those golf carts are not really on the speed/power bro. :D We have them as patrol vehicles around a base in snow, mobility mostly but no speed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-12-2012, 21:12:51
What I meant was that these golf carts might be more usefull when you´re going through difficult terrain your standard armoured vehicle can´t go through. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-12-2012, 22:12:07
(http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/9628/knil1pw.jpg)
Dutch Marines.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-12-2012, 22:12:42
DAT MADSEN
DEM Dutch mannlichers!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-12-2012, 22:12:48
Dat MG!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-12-2012, 23:12:30
Goddamnit, this isn´t Reddit. Use proper words and grammar instead of this "funny" meme talk. And contribute something valuable to this thread instead of posting your excessive excitement over a bunch of guns.

Anyway, since it´s aaaalmost next day, here´s a new POTD:
(http://www.abload.de/img/image_303wioi.jpg)
German KSK escorting a VIP out of a dangerous zone.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-12-2012, 23:12:37
dude like, chill out...............

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Scene_just_before_the_evacuation_at_Anzac._Australian_troops_charging_near_a_Turkish_trench._When_they_got_there_the..._-_NARA_-_533108.tif/lossy-page1-790px-Scene_just_before_the_evacuation_at_Anzac._Australian_troops_charging_near_a_Turkish_trench._When_they_got_there_the..._-_NARA_-_533108.tif.jpg)
Scene just before the evacuation at Anzac. Australian troops charging near a Turkish trench. When they got there the Turks had flown. Dardanelles Campaign, circa 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 16-12-2012, 23:12:53
German KSK escorting a VIP out of a dangerous zone.

Because those Middle-Eastern terrorists wouldn't possibly shoot Santa Claus, the symbol of modern Western capitalism... :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-12-2012, 14:12:06
Somehow this saddens me..

(http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/5508395_700b_v2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 17-12-2012, 14:12:25
Somehow this saddens me..

(http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/5508395_700b_v2.jpg)

and women look like this
(http://pimg.tradeindia.com/01106144/b/1/Women-in-Islamic-dress-burkha.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-12-2012, 20:12:09
But hey atleast you gained something by supporting the animals who reduced the country to that state.
 Anyways, guess this little birdie's name
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/HAL_LCH_TD-1.JPG/300px-HAL_LCH_TD-1.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 17-12-2012, 23:12:00
But hey atleast you gained something by supporting the animals who reduced the country to that state.
 Anyways, guess this little birdie's name
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/HAL_LCH_TD-1.JPG/300px-HAL_LCH_TD-1.JPG)

The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is a multirole combat helicopter being developed in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for use by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-12-2012, 03:12:32
French cuirassiers pause after a charge against Russian and Prussian soldiers at the Battle of Vauchamps, part of the final campaigns in 1814 before Napoleon was forced to surrender.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Horace_Vernet-Charge_of_the_cuirassiers.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-12-2012, 17:12:58
(http://i035.radikal.ru/0801/4f/de62d2f31fec.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 18-12-2012, 22:12:15
Ergh, no caption?

My guess is Chechen War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-12-2012, 01:12:50
(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/032/2/6/first_chechen_war_by_chewolf-d38kosl.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-12-2012, 06:12:28
Serbia?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-12-2012, 07:12:19
Oops forgot to add: Chechenya.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-12-2012, 11:12:38
Ergh, no caption?

My guess is Chechen War.
No caption, sorry. I would´ve added one of course, but I didn´t find one.

Anyway:
(http://i.imgur.com/hU6sR.jpg)
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German "TIGER" attack helicopter being unloaded on the runway of Camp Marmal, Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan. The Bundeswehr stated that by early 2013 four TIGERS will be combat ready to support ground operations in northern Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-12-2012, 13:12:47
What's the role of a Tiger exactly? Is it a long range support chassis like the Apache or more of an assault helicopter like the Viper?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-12-2012, 13:12:40
Its official role is to hunt tanks, which is why it´s mainly equipped with rockets. The German version has no cannon at its nose, but it can be equipped with .50cal gun pods, unguided and guided rockets. To be honest, IMHO it´s not as good as the French version since it lacks a cannon and relies on either the forward-pointing gun pod or its rockets.
The official role of the Tiger in Afghanistan will be reconaissance and fire support. I guess it´s a bit of a mix of the Apache and Viper, depending on what type of weapon systems are mounted.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-12-2012, 20:12:47
Look what seems to be still in use in Egypt

(http://media.knoxnews.com/media/img/photos/2012/12/09/media_d52c9fed624c43bcbd84f9338f81d597_t607.jpg)

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Egyptian army soldiers stand guard as protesters stand on top of cement blocks near the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Egypt's liberal opposition called for more protests Sunday, seeking to keep up the momentum of its street campaign after the president made a partial concession overnight but refused its main demand he rescind a draft constitution going to a referendum on Dec. 15. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-12-2012, 23:12:12
I wanna be a Egyptian soldiers JUST because of these AMAZING helmets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-12-2012, 23:12:44
-Das soldat helmet

*increases awesomeness by 75%
*Decreases chance of riots by 35%
-Reduces popularity from Israel by 15%
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 21-12-2012, 06:12:39
Japanese on a kalamazoo in China, 1937:

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/Photos/Japs1937.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-12-2012, 22:12:44
(http://www.abload.de/img/625408_26980472978708tgk99.jpg)
Quote
German Mountaineers ("Gebirgsjäger") during an Austrian-German joint exercise in the Austrian Alps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-12-2012, 02:12:43
So you guys like Dutch stuff, huh?
Dutch Marines on Java. Note the sweet Johnson ;)
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5110/dutchjohnsonjava.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: titsmcgee852 on 22-12-2012, 12:12:15
dude like, chill out...............

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Scene_just_before_the_evacuation_at_Anzac._Australian_troops_charging_near_a_Turkish_trench._When_they_got_there_the..._-_NARA_-_533108.tif/lossy-page1-790px-Scene_just_before_the_evacuation_at_Anzac._Australian_troops_charging_near_a_Turkish_trench._When_they_got_there_the..._-_NARA_-_533108.tif.jpg)
Scene just before the evacuation at Anzac. Australian troops charging near a Turkish trench. When they got there the Turks had flown. Dardanelles Campaign, circa 1915.
Great picture. Where'd you find it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 22-12-2012, 20:12:03
No caption, sorry:

(https://forum.ioh.pl/graficzki2/1271422530_british-markiv-178.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-12-2012, 20:12:11
Its probably Somme.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-12-2012, 02:12:30

Anyway:
(http://i.imgur.com/hU6sR.jpg)
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German "TIGER" attack helicopter being unloaded on the runway of Camp Marmal, Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan. The Bundeswehr stated that by early 2013 four TIGERS will be combat ready to support ground operations in northern Afghanistan.

The helicopter is a complete failure. It was designed in the 80s, at the end of the cold war era. Its purpose is to hunt tanks in a cold war scenario. Its designated armament consists of guided AT rockets and unmoveable 12,7mm machine guns mounted under the wings. That means, in order to attack soft targets, the helicopter needs to be directed to the enemy. Still the machine guns are very innaccurate and have only a max range of 1000 meters.
In the afghan scenario, there is no use for this helicopter. Actually it makes a pretty good target for a man-pod. And the executing german officers in Afghanistan are pissed about it. Actually I don't even understand why those helicopters are being send there. Once a couple of these got shot down, there will be a political discussion here in germany which no politician wants to have: Why did we put 3.7 Billion €uro into the development of this helicopter which isn't of any use in modern asymmetrical warfare?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-12-2012, 05:12:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Canberra_Bomber_B-108.jpeg)

Argentine Canberra B Mk.20 Codename B-108 during the Falklands War, on it's last mission. It was on route to bomb a British position with it was struck by a Sea Dart missile fired from HMS Cardiff. The pilot ejected but the navigator was killed. One day after, Argentine Forces surrendered on the Islands.

Argentine Canberras flew missions over the Islands, often bombing British Ground Forces. Two Canberras were lost, one, the mentioned B-108 by the Sea Dart missile and the second one shot down by a Sea Harrier.

Canberras were withdrawn from service in April 2000.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 23-12-2012, 07:12:47
(http://wwimodeller.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Pigeon-Post.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-12-2012, 10:12:01
The helicopter is a complete failure. It was designed in the 80s, at the end of the cold war era. Its purpose is to hunt tanks in a cold war scenario. Its designated armament consists of guided AT rockets and unmoveable 12,7mm machine guns mounted under the wings. That means, in order to attack soft targets, the helicopter needs to be directed to the enemy. Still the machine guns are very innaccurate and have only a max range of 1000 meters.
In the afghan scenario, there is no use for this helicopter. Actually it makes a pretty good target for a man-pod. And the executing german officers in Afghanistan are pissed about it. Actually I don't even understand why those helicopters are being send there. Once a couple of these got shot down, there will be a political discussion here in germany which no politician wants to have: Why did we put 3.7 Billion €uro into the development of this helicopter which isn't of any use in modern asymmetrical warfare?
Well, "failure" might be a bit of a strong word, but other than that, I agree. The German version was designed as a "Cold War" tank hunter that is more suited to kill enemy armour than hunting insurgents.
The French version, though, is equipped with a chin-mounted cannon and has already seen combat against insurgents.
About the vulnerability of the Tiger:
There are tons and tons of helicopters currently being deployed in Afghanistan, from transport to combat helos and AFAIK none have been shot down by MANPADS. I wouldn´t say that it´s a sitting duck, waiting to be fragged by some mountain warrior with a Strela, not even our military would be that stupid. It comes with counter measures and should be able to reonnoiter enemy positions and combat them to a certain degree. Don´t forget that it can be equipped with laser guided missiles as well, so it´s not entirely vulnerable.
In the end, the deployment came too late and in too small numbers. I also guess that it was mainly a political signal to our US Allies to show them that we have atleast some capabilities when it comes to helicopters and that we´re not entirely dependent on theirs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 23-12-2012, 10:12:36
And you should also not forget, the german Tiger comes with reconaissance equipment, which the french tiger doesnt have. Ofcourse this eqipment was designed to spot tanks from cover, but again it can be fairly used different. A helicopter has more to do, then just "killing" insurgents.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-12-2012, 01:12:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Christmas_Truce_1914.png)

98 years ago, a christmas truce was held for the first time in WW1. During this truce, soldiers came out of there trenches, talked to eachother, gave gifts, sang christmas carols, even had some games of football.

In the above picture we see british and german troops in 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 24-12-2012, 02:12:45
(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7802/47307.jpg)

Gangster!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-12-2012, 04:12:07
IMAGE

98 years ago, a christmas truce was held for the first time in WW1. During this truce, soldiers came out of there trenches, talked to eachother, gave gifts, sang christmas carols, even had some games of football.

In the above picture we see british and german troops in 1914

Yeah, impressive how British and German forces were killing each other one day and in the next hours they were all friends, leaving the war behind and remembering they are humans.

(http://libyanfreepress.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/syrian-regular-army-2012.jpg)

Pro-Assad Soldiers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-12-2012, 05:12:44
Thought that guy had an MP-40 for a second.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 24-12-2012, 05:12:42
what is that weapon?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 24-12-2012, 05:12:41
Folding stock AK-47, don't remember the exact name. Flash hider is too short to be a 74
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-12-2012, 05:12:08
Thought that guy had an MP-40 for a second.

Yeah!, i thought the same when i seen it for the first time.


Looks like a Chinese Type 59 or Type something, their version of the AK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 25-12-2012, 00:12:13
Pershing in Korea. Click here for full-res (http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5241/m26pershingnaktong19500.jpg) (75% bigger).

(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/5241/m26pershingnaktong19500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-12-2012, 01:12:14
God what a sexy beast that is.

(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/551/m47patton08mk9.jpg)
Iranian M47 Patton fighting against iraqi forces during the Iran-Iraq war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-12-2012, 07:12:10
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/11/18/world/jp-gaza/jp-gaza-articleLarge.jpg)

Apparently, that's Israeli new toy... Iron Dome.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-12-2012, 14:12:08
(http://travellingthroughtimeispossible.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/christmas_truce_soccer.jpg)

Christmas 1914.  The Germans won.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 25-12-2012, 14:12:37
"Of course I remember, I was never off-side!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-12-2012, 20:12:06
Good looking photo I found. No specific caption, but I believe its from the recent operations in Eastern Turkey
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545451_10151211713228723_796092557_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 27-12-2012, 05:12:25
Loyalist soldiers teaching women to shoot, to defend Barcelona in the Spanish Civil War.

(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/125/loyalistsoldiersteachwo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-12-2012, 07:12:16
(http://images.alarabiya.net/7c/c5/640x392_82126_232026.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 28-12-2012, 00:12:49
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VCtUppnsnH4/UALj--plppI/AAAAAAAAAKA/rO5P8vCTLRM/s1600/JL147a.jpg)

Quote
A message of support upon the withdrawal of SADF forces from southern Angola, ending Operation Packer, 30 August 1988, 1988
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-12-2012, 11:12:59
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Australian%20Defence%20Force%202/16_zps70994c77.jpg)
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Australian soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group monitor activity from an overwatch position as force elements clear a compound nearby, in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 30-12-2012, 07:12:48
Char 2C with some H-35's for size comparison. Pre-war so I guess it goes here..

(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/4483/2d9z8dx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-12-2012, 19:12:23
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n77U7luPfo4/UIToosuqnNI/AAAAAAAAA48/dHlqjSiiwTA/s1600/SyAAF+Su-22M-4K+MaaratNumaan+18Oct12+AFP.jpg)

Syrian Air Force Su-22M3-K in action.



As a extra i will also add this video, close call.

Su-22 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpc_YFr4-O0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 01-01-2013, 00:01:29
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g123/silliebettie/My%20Hero/bbe968cc.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 01-01-2013, 06:01:43
Hi-res here (http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8563/worldwari84.jpg).

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5123/worldwari84res.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-01-2013, 10:01:03
^^^
More info?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-01-2013, 00:01:50
My dream is to drive one of those.

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f34/rhcp04/Ejercito/TAMsEAmudRCTAN8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-01-2013, 20:01:35
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2018/uh1nighthawk03s.jpg)
UH-1H Nighthawk with an AN/VSS-3 Xenon searchlight & AN/TVS-4 NOD & M134 minigun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 06-01-2013, 10:01:41
My dream is to drive one of those.

Turrets look a bit like the ''Henschel'' Tiger II turret  :) But what are those Torenico?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 06-01-2013, 11:01:41
My dream is to drive one of those.

Turrets look a bit like the ''Henschel'' Tiger II turret  :) But what are those Torenico?

They seem to be these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAM_%28tank%29
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-01-2013, 11:01:46
(http://www.military-today.com/artillery/vclc.jpg)

TAM is a very intresting family of tanks. the VCLC above is armed with 160mm or 350mm rockets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 07-01-2013, 02:01:57
My dream is to drive one of those.

Turrets look a bit like the ''Henschel'' Tiger II turret  :) But what are those Torenico?

Well you have a point there, those tanks where made by Henschel ;)

Anyways, to me they somehow strongly resemble the Leopard 1 design. A bit modified hull, sleeker turret that was moved a bit backwards and voila.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 07-01-2013, 11:01:08
My dream is to drive one of those.

Turrets look a bit like the ''Henschel'' Tiger II turret  :) But what are those Torenico?

Well you have a point there, those tanks where made by Henschel ;)
But the Tiger II turrets were made by Krupp ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 07-01-2013, 11:01:43
My dream is to drive one of those.

Turrets look a bit like the ''Henschel'' Tiger II turret  :) But what are those Torenico?

Well you have a point there, those tanks where made by Henschel ;)
But the Tiger II turrets were made by Krupp ;)

I see what you did there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 07-01-2013, 21:01:47
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Czech-Republic--/Saab-JAS-39C-Gripen/2210788/L/&sid=d313db4884c804475375eed2fb0eaacb
A few fast tigers at Florennes Airshow 2012 in Belgium.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-01-2013, 00:01:25
PIC

TAM is a very intresting family of tanks. the VCLC above is armed with 160mm or 350mm rockets.

I can agree with that. There are interesting models, and the tank itself was adapted to many other roles. But the tank itself is very outdated. As far as i know, the Argentine Gov is looking to upgrade our current fleet of TAMs with Israeli and German technology. The plans for modernization are changing the hydraulic system on the turrets for an electrical one, equipping the tank with a "Battle Management System" which apparently is a system the Merkava tanks use, adding thermals for driver, commander and gunner, upgrading the cannon so it doesn't overheat too quickly, all systems will be digitalized and a more powerfull Radio will be implemented. There are rumours that this Israeli company will also add a laser warning system. Elbit Systems will be in charge of the upgrading.

(http://fotos.subefotos.com/5b140a57e30817cb262718c4b6e43481o.jpg)

TAM VCA during exercises



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-01-2013, 19:01:30
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f9lintRdLIE/TdbbB564mOI/AAAAAAAAA_g/YQSbYWbOPqM/s1600/Argentinad10foto_02.jpg)

ARA Almirante Brown

I love the looks of this ship.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 08-01-2013, 20:01:12
Seeing this modern ship I remembered I have some ship pictures by myself, so I just thought I upload some pictures from my grandfather's time as captain of a minesweeper first and then commander of a whole mine sweeping squadron between late 50's and early 70's in the next days. The pictures were taken with my crappy mobile phone camera, as I discovered this stuff when I was at his place, not expecting such finds. Will digitalize them properly one day.

Attached a picture of one of the earlier minesweepers. Should be some class 320 ship, looks a bit different than the other ships of that type though and I'm not 100% sure right now, especially as it has a different gun mounted than the others. Picture was most likely taken from the minesweeper "Ulm".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 09-01-2013, 16:01:25
Time for the next one.

Attached a picture of a "Schütze Class"-minesweeper with the sail training ship "Gorch Fock" in the background. The gun mounted on the minesweeper is a Bofors btw.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-01-2013, 18:01:14
Nice pictures, keep'em comming  ;D
(http://img.posterlounge.de/images/wbig/michael-aw-overhead-of-prinz-eugen-wreck-62077.jpg)
Prinz Eugen his resting place after surviving 2 nuclear blasts. A small undetected leak, caused by one of the blasts made water come in for 5 months (leak wasn't detected because the ship was irradiated due to fallout) and eventually caused the Prinz Eugen to capsize and sink
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-01-2013, 18:01:55
stupid americans


sinking so many awesome axis warships who would have been EPIC musuem pieces

Stupid british for scrapping there entire fleet exept one light cruiser and a destroyer and some subs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-01-2013, 18:01:15
Sadly they didn't only do it to German ships... How many nice german tanks and airplanes got destroyed?
Or the nice jappanese I-400's...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-01-2013, 18:01:01
stupid bloody allies

I found a site with a BUNCH of epic M50 ontos photos!

(http://militarymashup.com/mmu_get_jpeg.php?19f1f8a148a7258fe6acc7ac94723d0bf)

2 of my favorite 'Nam vehicles. The M67 zippo (M48 Patton flamethrower tank) and the Ontos. USMC OCS, Quantico, VA circa 1965
Origenal size(1488x851)=
http://militarymashup.com/mmu_get_jpeg.php?09f1f8a148a7258fe6acc7ac94723d0bf
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-01-2013, 18:01:06
I guess the impeding Cold War and financial concerns were deemed more important than preserving outdated historical artefacts...

Anyway, to stay on topic...
(http://www.abload.de/img/image_popup7lk04.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-01-2013, 18:01:59
Dat GTX boxer  ;D

Shame they will replace the Fuchs. i always loved the look of the fuchs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 09-01-2013, 18:01:50
Looks like something out of C&C.

(Silos needed!)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 09-01-2013, 18:01:35
Nice pictures, keep'em comming  ;D
(http://img.posterlounge.de/images/wbig/michael-aw-overhead-of-prinz-eugen-wreck-62077.jpg)
Prinz Eugen his resting place after surviving 2 nuclear blasts. A small undetected leak, caused by one of the blasts made water come in for 5 months (leak wasn't detected because the ship was irradiated due to fallout) and eventually caused the Prinz Eugen to capsize and sink

Nice coincidence. My grandfather served on the Prinz Eugen, got pictures from that time too :P I might post them in the other thread if there is interest.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 09-01-2013, 19:01:27
Nice pictures, keep'em comming  ;D
http://img.posterlounge.de/images/wbig/michael-aw-overhead-of-prinz-eugen-wreck-62077.jpg
Prinz Eugen his resting place after surviving 2 nuclear blasts. A small undetected leak, caused by one of the blasts made water come in for 5 months (leak wasn't detected because the ship was irradiated due to fallout) and eventually caused the Prinz Eugen to capsize and sink

Nice coincidence. My grandfather served on the Prinz Eugen, got pictures from that time too :P I might post them in the other thread if there is interest.

There is always interest here..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-01-2013, 20:01:47
Can't wait to see more Prinz Eugen  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Berkolok on 09-01-2013, 20:01:39
2 bf109 e from jg 27 which is squadron of Hans Joachim Marseille most talented ace all the time

http://postimage.org/image/rsd0svlot/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-01-2013, 20:01:09
"the most talented"

.........


Also wrong place
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-01-2013, 05:01:29
(http://www.histarmar.com.ar/Armada%20Argentina/ArmadaHoy/Fotos/CorbetaEspora2.jpg)

ARA Spora returns to Argentina after being docked in Simon's Town, South Africa, for technical problems since October 2012.

A remarkable day for Argentinean Navy as ARA Libertad, the legendary School ship, arrives to Mar Del Plata along with ARA Spora after being impounded in Ghana during a visit by the local authorities, following instructions from vulture funds. The school ship was impounded in October 2012 and released by new year. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ordered Ghana to free the Frigate as it is classified as a Warship.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-01-2013, 12:01:57
(http://augengeradeaus.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Tiger_Mes_20121220-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-01-2013, 15:01:43
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thBahgEq__c/Tbrqc_V5_pI/AAAAAAAAAtI/dJ4_EbCa58w/s1600/turkish+air+force+F-4+fighter+jet.jpg)
The beauties...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 10-01-2013, 18:01:25
THe whole mine sweeping squadron consisting of 8 boats of the Frauenlob-class in total. Should be 1964 or after, picture taken from the leading boat "Nixe". My grandfather was the commander of this squadron.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-01-2013, 19:01:12
"the most talented"

.........


Also wrong place

That's a guy who flew without sunglasses in -Africa- out of all places.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-01-2013, 20:01:41
still not the most talented

just the most badass  ;D

Day 2 of the Ontos!
(http://militarymashup.com/mmu_get_jpeg.php?1d2e7dea2efc2e1a65636c566a99c6007)
M50 Ontos firing at snipers along the urban streets of Hue during the Battle of Hue City, February

Why is the Ontos epic?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUvqvtV3Z_o
Thats why
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-01-2013, 20:01:39
Why the US Army replaced the Ontos so quickly?

As far as i know, they used to love the Ontos in Vietnam, did a good job in a terrain that is not the best for armored vehicles...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-01-2013, 20:01:48
Army brass hated it for reasons unknown to me.  The crews and commandeering officers loved the things though.  Interestingly, it is basically one of the few combat successful tankettes ever fielded.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-01-2013, 22:01:02
Yep. They were devestating.

They also found out that the flechette round had an effective range of 300 meters. This made it great for jungle clearing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 10-01-2013, 23:01:02
Don't you have to be outside the vehicle to reload the guns?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-01-2013, 00:01:36
yeah. a prototype of 1960 solved that but you know, the army brass hated the ontos.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 11-01-2013, 03:01:06
Don't you have to be outside the vehicle to reload the guns?

IIRC the tactic was to drive up, unleash hell, the head back to a safe spot to reload.  The vietnamese troops hated the things, and they were responsible for the success of a lot of the american counter attacks in Tet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-01-2013, 15:01:45
the more the NVA hated something US, the more it got removed. Another one being the M42 Duster. Origenally it was sended to provide some AA firepower because the hawk system was inreliable. But the NVA rarely attacked ground targets with aircraft so they get assigned to guard duty/convoy protection.

In wich they found out the duster, with its Dual 40mm bofors cannons, was Devestating. It simply shredded trough NVA infantry. But the 3 battailions wassent enough, so the US troops requested requested that any avaible M42 should be send to Vietnam. Wich the US High brass denied because "An anti-aircraft gun is supposed to engage aircraft"


Day 3 of the Ontos!

(http://militarymashup.com/mmu_get_jpeg.php?1d5ebfa10e19314de9179353bbf22b297)
LtCol Ernest C. Cheatham, in forefront of the picture, directs a target for a Marine M-50 Ontos equipped with six 106mm recoilless rifles, along Le Loi Street, Hue, Vietnam, 1968. The Perfume River can be seen in the background as well as the Citadel across the river

And how bout a video of combat action were that photo was taken?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUpl4vf5juA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-01-2013, 16:01:11
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_kIWY2DV0KnE/TdyF6K9-1vI/AAAAAAAAJZQ/PhikU1zeuQ0/HM%20Submarine%20K6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 11-01-2013, 18:01:35
Minesweepers "Nixe" (W28) and "Nymphe" (W27) (and the other ships of the squadron in the background) of the Frauenlob class in harbour. Most likely harbour of Cuxhaven, as this was the home port.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-01-2013, 19:01:05
(http://i.imgur.com/ev69J.jpg)
Quote
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) troopers patrol along the border fence at an outpost along the India-Pakistan border in Suchit-Garh, some 36 kilometers southwest of Jammu, winter capital of India-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 10, 2013. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following deadly skirmishes on the line of control (LoC) in Kashmir. India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of killing two of its troopers. However, Pakistan rejected the charge, saying India has killed its two troopers during firing at its post on the LoC. (Xinhua/Stringer)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-01-2013, 19:01:41
Those are INSAS rifles right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-01-2013, 19:01:48
Those are INSAS rifles right?
Yeah, I think so. The picture matches with the one in the INSAS wiki article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INSAS_rifle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INSAS_rifle)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 12-01-2013, 08:01:19
(http://i.imgur.com/ev69J.jpg)
Quote
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) troopers patrol along the border fence at an outpost along the India-Pakistan border in Suchit-Garh, some 36 kilometers southwest of Jammu, winter capital of India-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 10, 2013. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following deadly skirmishes on the line of control (LoC) in Kashmir. India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of killing two of its troopers. However, Pakistan rejected the charge, saying India has killed its two troopers during firing at its post on the LoC. (Xinhua/Stringer)

Not killing, they mutilated one body, beheaded the other played football with the head and took it as a trophy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-01-2013, 19:01:50
[img width=760]http://i.imgur.com/ev69J.jpg[/img
Quote
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) troopers patrol along the border fence at an outpost along the India-Pakistan border in Suchit-Garh, some 36 kilometers southwest of Jammu, winter capital of India-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 10, 2013. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following deadly skirmishes on the line of control (LoC) in Kashmir. India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of killing two of its troopers. However, Pakistan rejected the charge, saying India has killed its two troopers during firing at its post on the LoC. (Xinhua/Stringer)

Not killing, they mutilated one body, beheaded the other played football with the head and took it as a trophy.

Well as long as nobody was killed  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 12-01-2013, 20:01:33
For some change, I thought I'd post some very few things from my great-grandfathers collection here and there, which includes WW1 stuff.

Gonna post most of it in a seperate thread soon though, as I have many questions to our experts here and need help with some research, but I don't want to spam this thread with it.


All I know about these pictures are that they belong to my great grandfather, most of them taken by other soldiers there I guess, some sent him from relatives. Only thing I know for sure that it's all Western front.

So I attached a picture of a group of German WW1 soldiers, quality is bad enough to not discover interesting things ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-01-2013, 20:01:26
Niiicee!

always great to see such treasures
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-01-2013, 21:01:18
(http://www.wittistanbul.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ataturk-battle-of-gallipoli.jpg)
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in my eyes one of the best leaders ever (can't think of better all-round leader)(btw, pic is one of Gallipoli 1915)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-01-2013, 21:01:06
Heh, famous photo. seen it about a million times on national holidays and stuff. A video for a change; Never seen before videos of Atatürk and the Independence War  revealed last week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQHZ3h2ks34&list=UU1fVmRE6wu6siSEzBb-sqgA&feature=player_detailpage
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-01-2013, 21:01:41
I guess almost every picture of Ataturk in good quality is well known  ;)

(at least if you want some military costume)

EDIT: awesome video
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-01-2013, 15:01:43
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537286_477937402251990_1854268756_n.jpg)
French soldiers preparing their gear, Chad. Nicknamed "Operation Serval", France has sent ground and air units to Mail in order to stop Islamist militias from taking over and establishing an Islamist state in the troubled country.
In the last days, the French Airfroce has conducted several air attacks. During one attack a pilot of a Gazelle light attack helicopter died due to ground fire.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-01-2013, 17:01:15
(http://marksrussianmilitaryhistory.info/BelgCongo/BelgCongo1s.jpeg)
Belgian Congo in the 1930's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-01-2013, 17:01:58
France bombing their old colonies... hmmmm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 13-01-2013, 18:01:23
Another WW1 picture that belongs to my great-grandfather. Can't tell you anything about the exact year and location. Just Western front. Got some pictures I know the location of in the collection (One was taken in Namur (city in Belgium) for example. There is a chance that this applies for other pictures as well)

The type of car in the background as well as its numberplate might be interesting if it's possible to identify these.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-01-2013, 19:01:01
France bombing their old colonies... hmmmm
You´ve got to differintiate between a foreign nation supporting a state in their struggle against foreign/national insurgents and a foreign nation invading another country in order to take it over.
If you´d gather some information on the whole Mali incident you´ll see what of the two cases France is doing.
ECOWAS and the Mali government have requested foreign support, with France, different NATO members and other ECOWAS nations contributing troops and support. The UN has passed a resolution to assist Mali.
Besides, France has around 6000 of its own nationals living in Mali, so what they do is pretty legitimate and I´m honestly surprised that some of the other NATO or EU members are so shy when it comes to supporting the government. The last thing the world needs is another unstable, autocratic Islamist state.

EDIT: Scratch that last part about other NATO/EU members being about supporting Mali. I´ve just read that Denmark, UK, USA and other EU states are starting their support operations.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-01-2013, 14:01:38
(http://imageshack.us/a/img541/2869/1358105399856.jpg)
Italian Carabinieri in Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-01-2013, 14:01:01
That is G98 right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 14-01-2013, 16:01:33
EDIT: Scratch that last part about other NATO/EU members being about supporting Mali. I´ve just read that Denmark, UK, USA and other EU states are starting their support operations.

Yeah, afaik the other European states aren't deploying troops (as of yet anyway) but will be sending supplies and aiding with logistics. For example the UK sent over two C-17s to help the French deploy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-01-2013, 16:01:09
That is G98 right?

Or a derivative of it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-01-2013, 17:01:39
That is G98 right?

Or a derivative of it.

Probably, looks pretty for a 90-year-old rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-01-2013, 17:01:58
That is G98 right?

Or a derivative of it.

Probably, looks pretty for a 90-year-old rifle.

Witch is strange since this is the first time i see a nice old rifle in Iraq, usualy they are completely beat up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-01-2013, 18:01:35
(http://www.tayyareci.com/ucakfoto/photo/F-16-11.jpg)
Some Turkish F-16's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-01-2013, 21:01:41
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/MG08_on_the_minaret_of_the_Ayasofya_Museum_1941.jpg)

Quote
Turkish MG08 on a minaret in Istanbul in 1941, in case of an Axis air attack.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 15-01-2013, 02:01:11
France bombing their old colonies... hmmmm

 Don't worry, the powerful Argentine submarine forces will be there to save the day... Just get in line for the next 12 months at the bank so you can withdraw enough money to afford a single airline coach fare to get there. If that doesn't work, send your mighty warship Libertad.

The UK C-17's were sent to support the ECOWAS deployment from committed African government's. I am glad for the International intervention in Mali, if only to prevent further destruction of world heritage sites in Timbuktu.

(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537286_477937402251990_1854268756_n.jpg)
French soldiers preparing their gear, Chad. Nicknamed "Operation Serval", France has sent ground and air units to Mail in order to stop Islamist militias from taking over and establishing an Islamist state in the troubled country.
In the last days, the French Airfroce has conducted several air attacks. During one attack a pilot of a Gazelle light attack helicopter died due to ground fire.

 Don't forget the 2 French commando's lost from the failed hostage rescue in Somalia as well. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-01-2013, 08:01:59
France bombing their old colonies... hmmmm

 Don't worry, the powerful Argentine submarine forces will be there to save the day... Just get in line for the next 12 months at the bank so you can withdraw enough money to afford a single airline coach fare to get there. If that doesn't work, send your mighty warship Libertad.



You're an idiot, simply as that. Whatever, keep licking British ass, big boy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-01-2013, 10:01:14

 Don't forget the 2 French commando's lost from the failed hostage rescue in Somalia as well.
Yeah, you´re right. Also, AFAIK a French secret service agent who was kept as captive in Somalia for three years was killed during the rescue attempt.
The "official" Al-Shabaab Twitter released several photos which show the body of a captured French SF soldier and several pieces of equipment. Current news pages show the full uncensored photo, but I´m just posting a cropped out version. The operation must´ve escalated really quickly and the French soldiers must´ve met some stiff opposition...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAksK1ACAAEb03n.jpg:large)

Torenico, please keep your nationalist and insulting jibber-jabber out of this thread, I don´t want it to get locked.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-01-2013, 16:01:16
I'd like to share some pictures I took at the Somme some time ago, but they are 3MB+ and i can only upload to max 200KB, anyone knows a way around this? (without having to make an account on some other site)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-01-2013, 16:01:40
IIRC, homer, Al Shabaab is saying that they were tipped off and ready for it.  Judging also by the french gear, suppressed MP7s, they were expecting it to be a covert thing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-01-2013, 16:01:34
IIRC, homer, Al Shabaab is saying that they were tipped off and ready for it.  Judging also by the french gear, suppressed MP7s, they were expecting it to be a covert thing.
If that´d be true, that´d be a damn disgrace...whoever betrayed the French forces will hopefully pay for it. I hope AMISOM and the Somali troops will fully take over the country and stabilize it, soon. Somalia has been a troubled state for too long.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 15-01-2013, 16:01:42
Heard that many of the defectors are american trained regulars.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-01-2013, 17:01:53
I wouldn't count on it, Somalia is one messed up region.  The current government will be no less corrupt than any other government there.  Africa still has quite a way to go, and it's gonna be places like South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya that lead the way.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 15-01-2013, 19:01:39
(http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/9476145_5905666_177467791_WebLarge_4/Image-9476145-177467791-2-WebLarge_0_2fe1c08e570ed94376179b1ba8e2d4cd_1)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-01-2013, 20:01:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Sarikam.jpg/800px-Sarikam.jpg)

Quote
Russian trench in Sarikamis, WW1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-01-2013, 22:01:01
(http://www.defensie.nl/_system/handlers/ImageResizerHandler.ashx?size=lightbox&image=/media/EVERT-090605-FRONT-600_tcm46-115407.jpg&filesize=45%20kB)
Hr.Ms. Evertsen
(http://www.defensie.nl/marine/operationeel/schepen/hr_ms_evertsen)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 15-01-2013, 22:01:56
I'd like to share some pictures I took at the Somme some time ago, but they are 3MB+ and i can only upload to max 200KB, anyone knows a way around this? (without having to make an account on some other site)
www.imgur.com
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-01-2013, 23:01:34
thanks, i'll try to upload the first picture tomorow evening
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-01-2013, 04:01:48
I wouldn't count on it, Somalia is one messed up region.  The current government will be no less corrupt than any other government there.  Africa still has quite a way to go, and it's gonna be places like South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya that lead the way.
you forgot Botswana! safer than South Africa and stabler than the other two
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 16-01-2013, 10:01:46
IIRC, homer, Al Shabaab is saying that they were tipped off and ready for it.  Judging also by the french gear, suppressed MP7s, they were expecting it to be a covert thing.
If that´d be true, that´d be a damn disgrace...whoever betrayed the French forces will hopefully pay for it. I hope AMISOM and the Somali troops will fully take over the country and stabilize it, soon. Somalia has been a troubled state for too long.

 I have my doubts that they were tipped off in any conspiratorial sense. Maybe someone with a cellphone gave them a head's up but a well disciplined guard detail could easily put the hurt on anyone.

 The last head count I read was 17 dead Somali's so it wasn't a bad exchange rate (so to speak)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-01-2013, 21:01:33
I resized a picture, they were just too big and too high resolution  ;)

Banjo-like instrument, made by a German soldier of a French/Belgian helmet (if i remember correctly, was some time ago)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 16-01-2013, 21:01:38
I'd like to share some pictures I took at the Somme some time ago, but they are 3MB+ and i can only upload to max 200KB, anyone knows a way around this? (without having to make an account on some other site)
http://www.solidfiles.com/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-01-2013, 21:01:49
I actually saw that banjo quite a time ago in the Istanbul Design Bienual.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-01-2013, 23:01:16
i took the picture here http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historial_de_la_Grande_Guerre or http://www.historial.org/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 17-01-2013, 06:01:02
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5821/hp5191725.png)
La Cristiada, 1926-1929.
Now, the present Mexican constitution still imposes restrictions on religion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-01-2013, 14:01:03
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1010/8386411835d03b3ae4e8b.jpg)
The situation in north-west Africa is getting more and more intense after around 40 foreigners were taken as hostages in Algerie by Islamist insurgents. France is also stepping up its game by deploying ground forces, including SF and mechanized infantry. Germany meanwhile...has promised two (!) Transall cargo planes to support the AMISOM "MISMA" mission...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-01-2013, 14:01:59
We belgiums have sended 2 C-130's,2 Agusta medical helicopters and around 80 military personell.

(http://static2.hln.be/static/photo/2013/16/10/14/20130115165454/media_xll_5471579.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-01-2013, 15:01:33
same museum
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 17-01-2013, 17:01:18
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1010/8386411835d03b3ae4e8b.jpg)

Are those armored cars used mostly because of their fast and easy deploy time, or do they prove effective in asymetrical warfare? They don't look like they can really survive a hit by an RPG and I doubt a big AT-cannon is very effective at providing infantry fire support.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-01-2013, 18:01:57
These are french ERC 90 Sagaie. Very fast, very mobile and light. The french army is very fond of this vehicle and it has proven itself in combat. And the big AT canno, an 90mm gun, can fire APDS-FDS but also HE, Canister and smoke rounds. Its what france uses for rapid deployment in Africa and other operations.

(http://www.brig-para11.terre.defense.gouv.fr/coeur_brigade/materiels/vehicule.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: titsmcgee852 on 18-01-2013, 05:01:15

 Don't forget the 2 French commando's lost from the failed hostage rescue in Somalia as well.
Yeah, you´re right. Also, AFAIK a French secret service agent who was kept as captive in Somalia for three years was killed during the rescue attempt.
The "official" Al-Shabaab Twitter released several photos which show the body of a captured French SF soldier and several pieces of equipment. Current news pages show the full uncensored photo, but I´m just posting a cropped out version. The operation must´ve escalated really quickly and the French soldiers must´ve met some stiff opposition...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAksK1ACAAEb03n.jpg:large)

Torenico, please keep your nationalist and insulting jibber-jabber out of this thread, I don´t want it to get locked.
The pictures of the soldier are horrible. I feel so sorry for the family to have pictures of their dead son/sibling broadcast all over the web.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-01-2013, 10:01:10
(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/ISAF/PublishingImages/isaf13_Hekmand14_194_r.jpg)
(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/ISAF/PublishingImages/isaf13_Hekmand14_175_r.jpg)

Danish soldiers under fire in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The soldiers were ambushed by several insurgents armed with rifles and machine guns while they ran a checkpoint. No civilian or military casualties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-01-2013, 12:01:24
virtual cookie for whoever recognises this :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 18-01-2013, 15:01:53
Doubt anyone recognizes it by heart. A 2 sec Google search on the words reveals the answer, though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-01-2013, 16:01:15
was planning to give second picture tomorow as hint  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-01-2013, 19:01:16
(http://www.combatreform.org/BOPImage96.jpg)

Cuban Artillery during the failed Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) invasion, April 1961.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-01-2013, 00:01:44
this is the hint which would make previous one quite obvious  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 19-01-2013, 21:01:13
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Bundesarchiv_Bild_134-C1315%2C_Tsingtau%2C_Seesoldaten_in_Deckung.jpg)

Men of the III Seebataillon (Marines) during the Siege of Tsingtau, 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-01-2013, 11:01:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Northern_Light_99%2C_NATO_German_Marines.JPEG/800px-Northern_Light_99%2C_NATO_German_Marines.JPEG)
Members of the modern-day German Navy "Naval Protection Force" during a NATO maneuvre. The
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 20-01-2013, 13:01:04
this is the hint which would make previous one quite obvious  ;)

Only because I am dutch I could make it out. So my geuss is war memorial for south african soldier ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-01-2013, 14:01:50
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSykkYcD7tDmcYiMMmmQ_rYWd-ixJ7ffP342rGFMCdB3ru4SwrU-DHY7R2B1g)
We got ourselves a winner

btw, the text itself says Suid-Afrika, no matter what language you speak, that one should be obvious  ;)

anyway, new one
This was a sign next to a canadian (Newfoundland) memorial, i was surprised they still didn't remove the explosives after almost a hundred years
 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-01-2013, 20:01:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Northern_Light_99%2C_NATO_German_Marines.JPEG/800px-Northern_Light_99%2C_NATO_German_Marines.JPEG)
Members of the modern-day German Navy "Naval Protection Force" during a NATO maneuvre. The

How does the German naval infantry system work?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-01-2013, 21:01:18
How does the German naval infantry system work?
They mainly do vessel and port protection and form the boarding teams, searching boats of alleged pirates. As far as I know they can´t be directly compared to the US Marines, as their job does not include beach assaults and such. We currently field one battaillon of naval infantry and they´re organised like light infantry plus some lighter naval assets, such as speed boats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 20-01-2013, 22:01:04
Thats actually a really cool photo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-01-2013, 14:01:50
It´s also quite old. AFAIK that excercise was in 99, so some things definately have changed.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img842/3672/1358771528756.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-01-2013, 14:01:55
Can't give any informations about the weapons with certainty
Btw, again a nice picture homer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-01-2013, 16:01:41
I spy, with my little eye:

Hotchkiss MG, vickers, MG08, MG08/15, Lewis Gun, Chauchat, T-Gewehr, RSC, MPi18, 76mm Minenwerfer, 50mm Minenwerfer, and unsure on the back leftmost mortar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-01-2013, 00:01:14
One of my favorite bombers, Tu-16 "Badger".

(http://www.aircraftinformation.info/Images/Tu-16_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 22-01-2013, 13:01:40
I spy, with my little eye:

Hotchkiss MG, vickers, MG08, MG08/15, Lewis Gun, Chauchat, T-Gewehr, RSC, MPi18, 76mm Minenwerfer, 50mm Minenwerfer, and unsure on the back leftmost mortar.
The left back mortar seems to be this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortier_de_58_mm_type_2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortier_de_58_mm_type_2)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 22-01-2013, 17:01:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Louis_XIV_crosses_the_Rhine_at_Lobith_-_Lodewijk_XIV_trekt_bij_het_Tolhuis_bij_Lobith_de_Rijn_over%2C_12_juni_1672_%28Adam_Frans_van_der_Meulen%29.jpg)

Ils ont traversé le Rhin
Avec Monsieur de Turenne
Au son des fifres et tambourins
Ils ont traversé le Rhin
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-01-2013, 17:01:53
trench at the Somme

EDIT: impressive knowledge Mudra and Uranium :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-01-2013, 18:01:41
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/224562_153789321437929_1505972728_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-01-2013, 18:01:22
LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-01-2013, 20:01:59
That elephant is going to get very upset when that machinegun starts going off right above his ears.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 22-01-2013, 20:01:08
Maybe it's deaf? :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-01-2013, 21:01:04
Won´t post a picture today, but an awesome video and its background story.

http://youtu.be/x6qHcd4imKk (http://youtu.be/x6qHcd4imKk)

The heroes of Helmand (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2007/jan/21/afghanistan.world)
Quote
In the blind-out of the dust storm, and with enemy forces loosing off wild bursts of fire, they had lost all sense of which was the direction in which to find him. The soldiers' confusion was clearly audible to the Apache aircrew over the radio net, and Tom's co-pilot, Staff Sergeant Keith Arthur, decided to help.
From the vantage point of the Apache's cockpit he'd got a good fix on the Royal Marine's position as the aircraft had gone in to land. Folding back the slabs of side armour so he could exit the aircraft, he grabbed his SA-80-2K carbine, which was jammed into the space beside his seat, and vaulted out of the cockpit to lead the way.

Balls.Of.Massive.Steel!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-01-2013, 22:01:09
On one hand ofcourse, it's incredibly heroic. On the other hand, it sounds kind of insane to risk 60 million dollar worth of Apaches.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-01-2013, 22:01:57
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m41_a.jpg)

M41 Walker bulldog, Vietnam.
Fun fact=Arnold Schwarzenegger keeps a M41 at his home :>
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 22-01-2013, 23:01:06
EDIT: impressive knowledge Mudra and Uranium :D
I don't have any knowledge, just the ability to use the process of elimination.  It couldn't be a German mortar because Mudra would have known it, and it couldn't be a British Stokes, because those look like modern light mortars.  One google search for 'ww1 mortar' later and...

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Keyhole_capsule_recovery.jpg)
Quote
C-119 Flying Boxcar recovers the re-entry capsule of Discoverer XIV (KH-1 spy sat).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-01-2013, 13:01:38
Now that's some flying :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-01-2013, 17:01:06
On this day in 1879:

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/321037_10200381864530411_1797554378_n.jpg)

(though actually most of the fighting was on the 22nd)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-01-2013, 21:01:23
(http://imageshack.us/a/img842/4938/alp63281.jpg)
Quote
Men and equipment of the Italian "32° reggimento genio guastatori di Torino" engaged in a "Route Check" operating in the province of Shindand, near the FOB (forward operating base) "La Marmora".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-01-2013, 21:01:19
That thing is a MRAP right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 23-01-2013, 23:01:03
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/rauhanturvaajat.jpg)

Finnish peacekeepers at Suez, 1956. Weapon is a Finnish 9mm copy of PPS-43, M/44 "Peltiheikki" (http://world.guns.ru/smg/fi/tikkakoski-m44-e.html).

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-01-2013, 00:01:42
(http://www.urrib2000.narod.ru/Olifant3.jpg)

Cuban soldiers posing with a abandoned South African "Olifant".

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-01-2013, 00:01:22
(http://oi47.tinypic.com/2qdokdy.jpg)
A woman, loyal to Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad, looking alive after having finished a military training in the syrian city of Homs. From now on, she and her female comrades will stand guard at roadblocks all over Syria.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5k-wIHf2nw#!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-01-2013, 11:01:54
That thing is a MRAP right?
The term "MRAP" describes a wide range of vehicles, but yes, that one falls under the category of "MRAP", though I´m not sure which exact type it is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRAP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRAP)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img254/3314/1359021744901.jpg)
Not sure if it´s a repost or not, but it´s still pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-01-2013, 20:01:05
North Vietnamese soldiers on the attack, 1967.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Pavnattack.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-01-2013, 20:01:29
Great picture Dukat
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj210/adidee210/IsraeliPilot.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-01-2013, 23:01:08
(http://sinovietnamesewar.com/self_20070530_149.jpg)

People liberation army soldiers. These female soldiers served in the rearguard of advancing PLA troops during the Sino-vietnamese war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 25-01-2013, 14:01:14
(http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20111103194030-tfb.jpeg)
Syrian rebels. Note the weapon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-01-2013, 14:01:23
That is a great AK-WAIT A MINUTE!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-01-2013, 14:01:52
Can anyone give me the phone number of that man?  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 25-01-2013, 15:01:08
Can anyone give me the phone number of that man?  ;D

Keep it in your pants.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 25-01-2013, 17:01:22
Dunno what its worth, but cant he sell that and get 10 modern rifles in return?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-01-2013, 19:01:21
Would be worth about 40,000 bucks or so here in the USA....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-01-2013, 19:01:54
Is there anyone who still produces Stgs? :|

(http://www.urrib2000.narod.ru/MiG23ang3.jpg)

Cuban MiG-23ML in Angola, armed with two R-60M and two R-24T Missiles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-01-2013, 21:01:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Cargo_Ship_under_attack_in_Tanker_war.JPG)
Cargo ship under attack during the Tanker War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 25-01-2013, 23:01:59
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m41_a.jpg)

M41 Walker bulldog, Vietnam.
Fun fact=Arnold Schwarzenegger keeps a M41 at his home :>

Arnie has no M41, he has an M47, since that was the tank he served on during his military service. He actually has the exact same tank, number 331, which was dug in up to the turret in a fortified position somewhere along the hungarian border and was abandoned after the fall of iron curtain. The Bundesheer searched for his tank and gifted it to him. Austria never had M41's, despite the Wiki Article somehow says so. We only had M24, M46, M47 and M60's out of US production.

Here ya go.

(http://s1.directupload.net/images/130125/v3vddwtz.png)

Oh and, bonus picture becasue its badass :

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/syria_nov_2012/bp1.jpg)

Quote
A rebel fighter signals victory after he fires a shoulder-fired missile toward a building where Syrian troops loyal to President Bashar Assad were hiding while they attempt to gain terrain against the rebels during heavy clashes in the Jedida district of Aleppo, Syria on November 4, 2012.. The uprising against Assad started with peaceful demonstrations in March last year, but has since morphed into a bloody civil war. Activists say more than 36,000 people have been killed in 19 months of fighting. (Narciso Contreras/Associated Press)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-01-2013, 10:01:46
Is that the StG guy again?  :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 26-01-2013, 15:01:41
Is that the StG guy again?  :o

Na i guess they just all look pretty much the same ..

This guy is the same thou, same photographer, so i guess he followed that particular group of rebels.

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/syria_nov_2012/bp9.jpg)

Quote
A rebel sniper aims at Syrian army positions in Aleppo's Jedida district on October 29, 2012. Syrian fighter jets pounded rebels across the country, the most widespread bombing in a single day since the war began. (Narciso Contreras/Associated Press) #
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-01-2013, 22:01:00
(http://www.coveroid.com/wallpapers/grumman_f_14_tomcat_6-1024x768.jpg)
Question: Why doesn't Israel have any of these? I mean, they were for as far as i know, among the best planes of their time, and they still are awesome (and i don't think Israel cares about fuel-consumption if it gives them awesome stuff)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 26-01-2013, 23:01:15
(http://www.coveroid.com/wallpapers/grumman_f_14_tomcat_6-1024x768.jpg)
Question: Why doesn't Israel have any of these? I mean, they were for as far as i know, among the best planes of their time, and they still are awesome

Carrier aircraft and Israel doesn't have any aircraft carriers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-01-2013, 23:01:05
Iran doesn't have any carriers for as far as i know and they have them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 26-01-2013, 23:01:49
Iran doesn't have any carriers for as far as i know and they have them
Iran doesn't have any carriers for as far as i know and they have them

Yeah, but they rarely use them since they have no spare parts for them. Anyways, I bet they just thought that F-15 and F-16 are better. Israel could use some more modern fighter now tho.. (and F-14 isn't really that)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-01-2013, 23:01:14
(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/33906743.jpg)

(http://galeri3.uludagsozluk.com/131/%C3%BClkelere-g%C3%B6re-g%C3%BCncel-ana-muharebe-tanklar%C4%B1_265827.jpg)

Iran Mobarez tank. 400 of the 600 Chieftain tanks got this upgrade.The chassis of the tank is changed in back and sides. The fuel tank is replaced by a new repairable one. The gear box is changed so the tank can have 360 degrees turret turn. Also additional anti shock systems are added to protect the internal sensitive electronic tools. They also added a laser targeting system to the tank. The engine is replaced by a more powerful one. And also night vision and infra-red systems are added.



Yeah, but they rarely use them since they have no spare parts for them. Anyways, I bet they just thought that F-15 and F-16 are better. Israel could use some more modern fighter now tho.. (and F-14 isn't really that)
Iran recently announched that they succesfully copied 85% of the parts of the F14. Another source saying the chinese supply copied parts aswel.

The sole problem would be the engine compoments. You can copy alot of stuff. But an engine is a diffrent story
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 26-01-2013, 23:01:54
and F-14 is soooooo expensive to maintain.

IRIAF F-14
(http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/fighter/f14/f14_16.jpg)


These you don't see very often: North Korean MiG-29
(http://www.acig.info/UserFiles/File/FarEast/Portfolio_Democratic_Peoples_Republic_of_Korea_Air_Force/pic_17.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-01-2013, 23:01:13
and F-14 is soooooo expensive to maintain.
I don't think Israel really cares about the money, and i meant "why didn't they buy it when the USA was building them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 27-01-2013, 00:01:05
I think Israel has more effective planes with their F-15 squadrons, what do they need F-14's for?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-01-2013, 00:01:09
F-15 is better?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-01-2013, 10:01:36
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/820948_zpsd0c47fe4.jpg)
Quote
Afghan National Army Commandos and U.S. Special Forces stand guard on top of a compound during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Jan. 8. Coalition Forces work together with Afghan National Army Commandos in the area to complement counterinsurgency efforts and enable conditions for improved security, governance and development

Interesting arsenal of weapons in that picture.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-01-2013, 12:01:28
Is that an FN ballista? or an remington MSR?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-01-2013, 22:01:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Lockheed_Martin_F-22A_Raptor_JSOH.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-01-2013, 22:01:38
(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/foto_album/foto/silah/(15)-K.JPG)

Quote
Turkish Army MLRS in action in an excercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 27-01-2013, 23:01:23
(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/foto_album/foto/silah/(15)-K.JPG)

Quote
Turkish Army MLRS in action in an excercise.

Isn't that a Patriot battery ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 28-01-2013, 00:01:35
Nah, that looks a bit different I think, but not sure. Some googling makes it rather look like a "Kasirga" to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-01-2013, 10:01:52
Nah, that looks a bit different I think, but not sure. Some googling makes it rather look like a "Kasirga" to me.

Its Kasirga or Sakarya. They wouldnt afford to fire a Patriot missile for an excercise.  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-01-2013, 11:01:27
(http://www.abload.de/img/gebirgsjger195904esek6.jpg)
Bundeswehr Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) in 1959.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-01-2013, 17:01:54
(http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/4e93185e69bedd9348000009-590/when-provoking-a-war-of-aggression-we-will-hit-back-beginning-with-the-us.jpg)
North Korean propaganda
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 28-01-2013, 17:01:15
what does it say?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-01-2013, 18:01:13
"When provoking a war of aggression, we will hit back, beginning with the U.S."
Was above it so i assume that it means this
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-01-2013, 01:01:16
"Do not forget the U.S. imperialist wolves!"
(http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/4e931831ecad049122000019-590/do-not-forget-the-us-imperialist-wolves.jpg)
Love this one :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 29-01-2013, 02:01:28
poor baby
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 29-01-2013, 04:01:24
America's response to the first North Korean propoganda poster:

(http://media.defenceindustrydaily.com/images/SHIP_SSBN_Ohio_Class_Tubes_Open_and_Full_lg.jpg)

On Ohio class SSBN with her complement of 24 Trident II D5 SLBMs. Each Trident has the capacity to carry between 6-8 warheads. This equates to up to 192 indepedantly targetable re-entry opportunities to shit your pants, each warhead with the yeild of 475 kilotons of TNT.

"Don't tread on me." Or, in today's terms, "Don't fuck with us."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-01-2013, 09:01:04
(http://tof.canardpc.com/view/a5163ccf-3c4a-447f-b400-c408c0a053c2.jpg)
Quote
Parachutists of the 2ieme REP (Foreign Legion Parachute Regiment) are seen jumping from an airplane over Timbuktu, Mali in order to secure the northern part of the city and to encircle retreating islamist fighters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p5W9PKR6FdU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p5W9PKR6FdU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eglaerinion on 29-01-2013, 13:01:03
(http://tof.canardpc.com/view/a5163ccf-3c4a-447f-b400-c408c0a053c2.jpg)
Quote
Parachutists of the 2ieme REP (Foreign Legion Parachute Regiment) are seen jumping from an airplane over Timbuktu, Mali in order to secure the northern part of the city and to encircle retreating islamist fighters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p5W9PKR6FdU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p5W9PKR6FdU)
This is looking more and more like Afghanstan Part 2. Fanatical Islamist rebels retreat from the cities and hide in the desert/countryside to avoid open combat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 29-01-2013, 13:01:00
America's response to the first North Korean propoganda poster:

funny, the response to propaganda posters showcasing americans killing civilians is show american weapons made to kill civilians  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-01-2013, 15:01:16
This is looking more and more like Afghanstan Part 2. Fanatical Islamist rebels retreat from the cities and hide in the desert/countryside to avoid open combat.
Well, to be fair, unlike in Afghanistan, only the north of Mali is so mountainous to offer a potential refuge for Islamist fighters. Also Malis direct neighbours aren´t really interested in the creation of a safe haven for extremists as the Sahel zone can´t really be compared to the Tribal Areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Additionally NATO/the EU aren´t running the show alone. Neighbouring ECOWAS states are bolstering their forces and support for Mali, as well and as soon as the islamists are driven from the cities the goal is to let this become an "African affair". The French only acted because noone else was willing to protect the Malinese government and I´m quite sure that they have the least interest of becoming bogged down in an "eternal" conflict.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-01-2013, 20:01:51
(http://www.abload.de/img/sy448qasus.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 29-01-2013, 23:01:24
America's response to the first North Korean propoganda poster:

funny, the response to propaganda posters showcasing americans killing civilians is show american weapons made to kill civilians  ;D

Well, you're certainly not wrong although I'd expand on that and say that they're American weapons made to kill everything. Nuclear deterrance isn't a pretty thing. Although I was responding to the poster showing the U.S. Capital Building being destroyed by North Korean rockets, not the one with the baby.

Because there's nothing cooler than a submarine getting airborne:

(http://i32.tinypic.com/10cklt4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 30-01-2013, 00:01:26
FYI:
"Google Chrome has blocked access to this page on fhpubforum.warumdarum.de.
Content from tof.canardpc.com, a known malware distributor, has been inserted into this web page. Visiting this page now is very likely to infect your computer with malware."
I'm guessing it's torenico's recent pic that raises this false flag.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 30-01-2013, 12:01:24
(http://blogs.reuters.com/photographers-blog/files/2011/06/cr_mega_774_baz120611-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-01-2013, 07:01:15
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Yak-38_Forger_wings_folded.jpg)

Soviet Yak-38 "Forger"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-01-2013, 12:01:30
^I would resize that pic, Torenico. ;)

(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9329/latvia41d.jpg)
Guess country of origin of the soldier and his gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 31-01-2013, 12:01:02
The weapon appears to be the Carl Gustav m/45
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-01-2013, 12:01:44
That weapon is old. Still being used?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-01-2013, 12:01:50
The weapon appears to be the Carl Gustav m/45
That´s correct. The soldier is from the Latvian National Guard. Kinda odd that they still use it, while they usually field modern equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 31-01-2013, 12:01:46
Well when it comes to shooting 9mm fast there is not much difference between an MP5 and a Carl Gustav.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 31-01-2013, 23:01:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Peacekeeper-missile-testing.jpg)
"Testing of the Peacekeeper reentry vehicles, all eight (ten capable) fired from only one missile. Each line represents the path of a warhead which, if it were live, would detonate with the explosive power of twenty-five Hiroshima-style weapons"

Wanted to post this one for a long time, but couldn't find it, now i had the time to search a bit :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-02-2013, 02:02:51
Iraq
(http://www.necrosant.net/zbxe/files/attach/images/3392/669/001/stg44_iraq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 01-02-2013, 03:02:12
Am I an unprecedented n00b, or does he have a STG44?

Nice MIRV picture too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-02-2013, 05:02:36
Am I an unprecedented n00b, or does he have a STG44?

Nice MIRV picture too.
Yep, about 400-500,000 STG variants were produced during the war. The soviets gathered most of them up and distributed them to nations like Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, as well as various irregular groups in parts of Africa and the Middle East. To this day, you will see militia groups in Iraq with STGs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-02-2013, 06:02:22
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Venezuelan_Air_Force_Sukhoi_SU-30MK2_AADPR.jpg)

Venezuelan Su-30.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 01-02-2013, 07:02:04
And when those countries get "liberated" by NATO (read: USA) those StGs will most likely get squished under a tank.  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-02-2013, 07:02:10
Friend of me and Kading is currently a Major, was a Captain during the Iraq war.  In a warehouse in Iraq, they found crates of MP40s and MG42s.  He was put in charge of rigging them with explosives and det cord and destroying the lot.  He was not happy with those orders :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-02-2013, 09:02:38
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/8791/ga1j.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 01-02-2013, 11:02:56
Chadian army?

Nice mod on the AK.

Anyway, good luck with those Sukhois Venezuela... we are used to 22,000 hours service life of P&W F100, but with that Saturn AL-31F only lasted 8,000 to 11,000 at best. Sometimes, political deviance do come at a cost, which cannot be easily spotted from the outside.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-02-2013, 20:02:58
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/Henry455/B36/B36track.jpg)
Tracks under the B-36

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDCgMlomhvM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-02-2013, 01:02:05
(http://i.imgur.com/6qWVmpd.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 02-02-2013, 03:02:22
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/Henry455/B36/B36track.jpg)
Tracks under the B-36

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDCgMlomhvM

What? Do you know more about this? Or do I have to find out for myself?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-02-2013, 18:02:28
Can't tell you more than wat you can easily find on internet, secretly hoped to hear more about it by posting it here
For what i get from it, it's just an experiment to divide the pressure when landing so lighter airfields could also handle them

Quote from: wikipedia
The XB-36 featured a single-wheel main landing gear whose tires were the largest ever manufactured up to that time, 9 ft 2 in (2.7 m) tall, 3 ft (1 m) wide, and weighing 1,320 lb (600 kg), with enough rubber for 60 automobile tires.[3] These tires placed so much weight per unit area on runways, the XB-36 was restricted to the Fort Worth airfield adjacent to the plant of manufacture, and to a mere two USAF bases beyond that. At the suggestion of General Henry H. Arnold, the single-wheel gear was soon replaced by a four-wheel bogie.[27] At one point a tank-like tracked landing gear was also tried on the XB-36, but proved heavy and noisy and was quickly abandoned.[3]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-02-2013, 21:02:20
(http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/modl_il-102_files/il-40_real_01.jpg)
IL-40
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-02-2013, 22:02:49
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/553148-4/1299545362316)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-02-2013, 13:02:42
(http://imageshack.us/a/img171/614/1359894734179.jpg)
Canadian Leopard 2 in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 03-02-2013, 14:02:05
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/553148-4/1299545362316)

Is this, what i think it is? Italian tankette L3/33 or its russian predessor? Where was this photo taken, afganistan?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-02-2013, 15:02:23
What would an italian tankette do in afghanistan? Italy didnt invade afghanistan right?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-02-2013, 16:02:53
Nope, but Afghanistan still uses these Tankettes Italy exported their Carro Veloces to many countries, including Afghanistan.

The remains of an Italian Romeo Ro.37 biplane has also been founded by US forces in Afghanistan. That Ro.37 was restored and it's in display in a museum afaik.

I bet you can find tons of great and old equipment in Afghanistan's scrapyards.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-02-2013, 16:02:34
I'll be off to Afghanistan with the next plane then   ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-02-2013, 16:02:21
If i were you, i would wait about 20 years or something...


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5BR0ZSdnq4/R63ovozK6sI/AAAAAAAAAMM/RcGXYCd0VrY/s1600/Almirante+Grau.JPG)

Peruvian "Almirante Grau", one of the last Cruisers remaining.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-02-2013, 17:02:39
Found info on it thanks to my friend in the army!

Quote
That may be the same tankette we pulled out of the 1st SRG Corps Headquarters in 2003. Last I saw it, it was sitting at the BSA at Tikrit South Airfield in March of 2004. Since this fellow is in ACUs, it appears to have lasted at least another two years. Let's hope it ended up being preserved somewhere.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-02-2013, 23:02:12
Peruvian "Almirante Grau", one of the last Cruisers remaining.[/center]

OMG, nice, i didn't kno De Zeven Provinciën class ships were still in service  :o
I always loved their design, thank you for posting it

(http://www.visser-maritiem.nl/Karel%20Doorman%20R81.jpg)
R 81 HNLMS Karel Doorman, Colossus class aircraft carrier (in service till '68)
Ahhhh... the glory years of the Dutch navy, they still make nice ships but they used to have such a nice navy (aircraft carriers, cruisers, ...)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 03-02-2013, 23:02:01
I wish our navy had some cool ships but... blah. Ok, our coast isn't exactly the best for big ships.

Finnish Navy flagship minelayer Pohjanmaa arriving at Djibouti port, January 29, 2011. It took part to EU ATALANTA operation at Somalian waters.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/20110129_atalanta_pohjanmaa-at-djibouti-port_002.jpg)

Better pic
(http://static.iltalehti.fi/uutiset/miinalaivaetu300411LSS_uu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 04-02-2013, 00:02:45
Unusual paint scheme on Pohjanmaa there.

Here's a summary of the Operation it took part in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9qkyNOYCg0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 04-02-2013, 00:02:47
 In my opinion, the Finnish navy is well designed and staffed to do the work that the government has ordered them to fulfill.

 Sure they don't have nuclear subs but every ship in her fleet can punch well above its' weight and that is very important to a smaller country. It is much better to have ships that sail than it is to have trophies that end up in drydock or tied alongside due to a lack of funds.

(http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=argentina+ship+sinking+trinidad+picture&view=detail&id=92F1ABF217E65AF6856DAB39692C5A54B23C4F69&first=1&FORM=IDFRIR)

Missile destroyer ARA "Santísima Trinidad"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2013, 01:02:25
Let me inform you, that the Santísima Trinidad was sabotaged, how can a ship docked sink by itself?.


The opposition doesn't give a shit, Santísima Trinidad used to be the best destroyer in South America, veteran of the 1982 war, and they sabotaged it and blamed on the Government for "severe lack of funds". There is lack of funds, for sure, there are other priorities than giving your little boat some new missile system that fail when you most need it.. hm?, oh and after all, we ain't going to war..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 04-02-2013, 08:02:29
...how can a ship docked sink by itself?...

Ahem, speaking as a former sailor: a ship can sink a couple of ways while seemingly safely moored at a pier.

1. A sewage drainpipe (that is usually located at or about the waterline) could have had its' valve accidentally opened (there are LOTS of valves on a ship and most of them are only identified by a series of numbers and letters along with color coding) and then left unattended.
2. Seachest malfunction. A seachest is the mechanism located on the underside of a ship that sucks in seawater. This water is mostly used for sewage and firefighting.
3. Scupper valve failure

However, I know nothing of the events you speak of. Just sayin: poorly trained sailors can EASILY sink their own ship on accident.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-02-2013, 12:02:33
Quote from: wikipedia
On 21 January 2013, Santísima Trinidad suffered a broken valve which resulted in the flooding of six compartments. The flooding was beyond the capacity of the pumps and the crew were evacuated. The ship took on a 50 degree list and sank at the moorings. Decisions are yet to be made on re-floating the vessel.[25][26] Santísima Trinidad was in poor condition before she sank; the ship had been cannibalized to keep her sister Hercules operational, as the British refused to sell the Argentines spare parts after the Falklands War.[27][28]

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/USS_America_%28CV-66%29_in_dry_dock_at_Norfolk_Naval_Shipyard.jpg/800px-USS_America_%28CV-66%29_in_dry_dock_at_Norfolk_Naval_Shipyard.jpg)
USS America (CV-66) in dry dock at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-02-2013, 12:02:56
(http://augengeradeaus.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/black_hornet_uav.jpg)
British soldier holding a mini-drone of the Hornet type, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 04-02-2013, 15:02:17
USS America

They didn't o.0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2013, 15:02:37
...how can a ship docked sink by itself?...

Ahem, speaking as a former sailor: a ship can sink a couple of ways while seemingly safely moored at a pier.

1. A sewage drainpipe (that is usually located at or about the waterline) could have had its' valve accidentally opened (there are LOTS of valves on a ship and most of them are only identified by a series of numbers and letters along with color coding) and then left unattended.
2. Seachest malfunction. A seachest is the mechanism located on the underside of a ship that sucks in seawater. This water is mostly used for sewage and firefighting.
3. Scupper valve failure

However, I know nothing of the events you speak of. Just sayin: poorly trained sailors can EASILY sink their own ship on accident.

I highly doubt the crew accidentally sink it, or that it was a failure etc. Some valve was opened, and that valve is located in a restricted area, in other words, it was clearly a sabotage. The Santísima Trinidad is currently retired from the Navy, it was literally abandoned during the 90's and remained docked there since then. Before this "accident", the ship was going to sail to Rosario and stay there as a museum ship. Now, i'm not sure how are we gonna get our ship back.., damn traitors.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-02-2013, 17:02:01
USS America

They didn't o.0

LOL, that's a picture from before they sunk it  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-02-2013, 17:02:11
...how can a ship docked sink by itself?...

Ahem, speaking as a former sailor: a ship can sink a couple of ways while seemingly safely moored at a pier.

1. A sewage drainpipe (that is usually located at or about the waterline) could have had its' valve accidentally opened (there are LOTS of valves on a ship and most of them are only identified by a series of numbers and letters along with color coding) and then left unattended.
2. Seachest malfunction. A seachest is the mechanism located on the underside of a ship that sucks in seawater. This water is mostly used for sewage and firefighting.
3. Scupper valve failure

However, I know nothing of the events you speak of. Just sayin: poorly trained sailors can EASILY sink their own ship on accident.

I highly doubt the crew accidentally sink it, or that it was a failure etc. Some valve was opened, and that valve is located in a restricted area, in other words, it was clearly a sabotage. The Santísima Trinidad is currently retired from the Navy, it was literally abandoned during the 90's and remained docked there since then. Before this "accident", the ship was going to sail to Rosario and stay there as a museum ship. Now, i'm not sure how are we gonna get our ship back.., damn traitors.


"I highly doubt" is not an argument Torenico.  You're sounding like the people who said the USS Maine was a spanish attack.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2013, 18:02:03
Well then let me put it this way, it was not an accident.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 04-02-2013, 18:02:50
LOL, that's a picture from before they sunk it  :P

I'll be waiting for one of the new carries to be named ''USS 'MURICA!''.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 04-02-2013, 19:02:19
 I am going to side with the only qualified sailor that I know of on these forums. I think Kading is on the money by implying poor training, as opposed to some grand conspiracy to sink a boat that was sitting dead in the water.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Orca55gulfislands.jpg)


Orca 55 sailing in the Gulf Islands in support of Naval Officer Training. The newest hulls to grace the Canadian Navy, apparently quite fun to cruise on. I got a chance to ride on the old YAG's (Yacht Auxiliary General) and they were quite an experience for a young cadet. With these new boats, I am jealous of what the younger kids nowadays get to do.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2013, 20:02:33
You can believe what you want, of course, but that's not the latest sabotage we suffered ;)

And that "boat" deserves a little bit of respect, you know, after all, is a war vet, and like i said before, one of the best ships in South America during it's days, i don't like to see people sabotaging it because they dislike the current Government  ::). Plus, after the sinking, lots of "Blame the Government" propaganda was released... may i ask why?.

However, the lack of funds is a reality, so the navy has to live with what they have. Also, some spare parts are impossible to get because Great Britain maintains an arms embargo on us, in fact, spare parts for ARA Heroína (MEKO 360 Class) are kept in Britain because of the embargo.

Less words a bit more of pictures:

(http://verbiclara.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/portaviones-prc3adncipe-de-asturias.jpg)

Spanish Aircraft Carrier "Príncipe de Asturias" is set to be retired from active duty and scrapped this year because of the economic crisis Spain is suffering.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-02-2013, 20:02:03
G´damnit, resize your pics, guys! I´ve got a big screen, but it´s still highly annoying to have to scroll to the right to view parts of a picture.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-02-2013, 01:02:00
...how can a ship docked sink by itself?...

Ahem, speaking as a former sailor: a ship can sink a couple of ways while seemingly safely moored at a pier.

1. A sewage drainpipe (that is usually located at or about the waterline) could have had its' valve accidentally opened (there are LOTS of valves on a ship and most of them are only identified by a series of numbers and letters along with color coding) and then left unattended.
2. Seachest malfunction. A seachest is the mechanism located on the underside of a ship that sucks in seawater. This water is mostly used for sewage and firefighting.
3. Scupper valve failure

However, I know nothing of the events you speak of. Just sayin: poorly trained sailors can EASILY sink their own ship on accident.

I highly doubt the crew accidentally sink it, or that it was a failure etc. Some valve was opened, and that valve is located in a restricted area, in other words, it was clearly a sabotage. The Santísima Trinidad is currently retired from the Navy, it was literally abandoned during the 90's and remained docked there since then. Before this "accident", the ship was going to sail to Rosario and stay there as a museum ship. Now, i'm not sure how are we gonna get our ship back.., damn traitors.

Ok, why do you "highly doubt" that it was a valve failure? Keep in mind, this is a US Navy qualified Hull Maintenance Technician asking you this. One of the many things I am intimately familiar with is valves. If you do not cut the gasket right or pre-soak it, the damn things will fail. This is a BIG problem on new ships even in the USN. This will also happen to ships that are "abandoned" because nobody is replacing gaskets or cleaning up corrosion.

Me and my big pumps. Note the two valves.
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/6510/pumpsm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2013, 02:02:26
...how can a ship docked sink by itself?...

Ahem, speaking as a former sailor: a ship can sink a couple of ways while seemingly safely moored at a pier.

1. A sewage drainpipe (that is usually located at or about the waterline) could have had its' valve accidentally opened (there are LOTS of valves on a ship and most of them are only identified by a series of numbers and letters along with color coding) and then left unattended.
2. Seachest malfunction. A seachest is the mechanism located on the underside of a ship that sucks in seawater. This water is mostly used for sewage and firefighting.
3. Scupper valve failure

However, I know nothing of the events you speak of. Just sayin: poorly trained sailors can EASILY sink their own ship on accident.

I highly doubt the crew accidentally sink it, or that it was a failure etc. Some valve was opened, and that valve is located in a restricted area, in other words, it was clearly a sabotage. The Santísima Trinidad is currently retired from the Navy, it was literally abandoned during the 90's and remained docked there since then. Before this "accident", the ship was going to sail to Rosario and stay there as a museum ship. Now, i'm not sure how are we gonna get our ship back.., damn traitors.

Ok, why do you "highly doubt" that it was a valve failure? Keep in mind, this is a US Navy qualified Hull Maintenance Technician asking you this. One of the many things I am intimately familiar with is valves. If you do not cut the gasket right or pre-soak it, the damn things will fail. This is a BIG problem on new ships even in the USN. This will also happen to ships that are "abandoned" because nobody is replacing gaskets or cleaning up corrosion.



Because the ship was docked and it was under maintenance, nobody reported damage or anything that required repairs before the sinking, from one moment to the other, it was sinking. It's all too weird, you have to analyze this "accident" in the context of today's situation in my country, the situation of the navy, politics, what is the opposition capable to destabilize, etc. Yes it's also possible that it was a failure, or the lack of experience of the sailors maintaining the ship.., but i still don't think it was that. My opinion (and the opinion of many more) is that it was a sabotage, somebody opened the valves, it's all a political move, to make the Navy and Gov look bad in front of the people, it happens all the time, like i said before just after the sinking lots of opposition media groups blamed it on "severe lack of funds" and used this event to hit the government and it's politics, one more time.

They've been making too much noise about the navy lately, first rendered the Gov. as "Incapable of recovering a school ship from Ghana and not paying the debts that led to it's capture", lots of propaganda on that one, then "Not paying debts with German Corporation" on the ARA Espora subject, corvette that was "nearly retained in South Africa for not paying debts", which is a lie, because the Espora was under repairs in the African country...

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 05-02-2013, 02:02:25
 Torenico,

 Maybe it means that your country has no bloody money to keep up the militaristic pretense that it holds. Argentina just got censured by the IMF, would you have us believe that was part of some nefarious conspiracy by the Martians to dis-credit your country?

 Argentina is falling apart again and if you think the last time was bad, well it's only going to get worse. Argentina has no confidence in the leadership, corrupt bureaucracy and a restive population that is holding massive protests against all kinds of measures (you even attended some of them).


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RNHQtEBHXsE/UJp2OlH9hiI/AAAAAAAADrE/F6oyAcvsyKk/s1600/IMG_2112.JPG)

 HMCS Windsor with support vessels as she prepares for her camber dive.


edit: trying to copy normal size images but they get blown up here. doing my best to resize
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 05-02-2013, 02:02:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/CH-53_landing_at_Defense_Attach%C3%A9_Office_compound%2C_Operation_Frequent_Wind.jpg)
A Marine provides security as helicopters land at the DAO compound.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2013, 03:02:06
Torenico,

 Maybe it means that your country has no bloody money to keep up the militaristic pretense that it holds. Argentina just got censured by the IMF, would you have us believe that was part of some nefarious conspiracy by the Martians to dis-credit your country?

 Argentina is falling apart again and if you think the last time was bad, well it's only going to get worse. Argentina has no confidence in the leadership, corrupt bureaucracy and a restive population that is holding massive protests against all kinds of measures (you even attended some of them).

Whatever, Mr. Expert, i didn't know you lived in Argentina for like 45 years and you know all about our politics, what happens and what doesn't happens. The only thing the IMF did to us was, bad things, thanks to their politics i starved (and not to forget the politics of our former leaders!).

Protests? these idiots living on top of the society?, those oligarchs? who protested on the streets because the government made reforms on the dollars?, these people are too stupid, when asked about inflation they all say the same, "its bad, prices are high" and no definition about inflation whatsoever, when asked about "devaluation of the Peso" they remain silent, when asked about why are importations restricted, they don't say shit, because they don't know thats a way to enhance a country's industry. I can only laugh when they yelled "Death to Cristina" or "Let us out, we're not CUBA", HAHA, ignorant bastards, full of hate, they lived well during the military dictatorships, now they're no longer the president's best friends, and that is why they protest, they turned they back on the people and now they're brainwashing them to help them in this fight.

I only took part in one protest, and it was a student's one against the Chief of Gov. of the Capital City, if you think i protested against the national government, you're just wrong, Señor.

Did you know that the IMF actually considers Argentina a model country because of the economic recovery since 2003?


I don't want to get this thread locked, if you want to continue (i doubt you will) we can speak on Private.

Have a nice day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 05-02-2013, 03:02:42
 Lol,
 even in the depths of Argentina's dark times, you had internet access and instruction in the English language. With that in mind, i highly doubt that you ever truly "starved".

 I am no expert but i have been long fascinated by the story of the Argentinian people. I have many dear friends that are Arg. refugee's from the 1980's and 1990's and as i have said in the past, the stories they tell of their homelands demise are nothing but astonishing.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Pir%C3%A1mide_de_Mayo_covered_with_photos_of_the_desaparecidos.jpg/800px-Pir%C3%A1mide_de_Mayo_covered_with_photos_of_the_desaparecidos.jpg)

Victims of the Dirty War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2013, 03:02:44
Are you calling me a liar? I starved, sometimes we had nothing to eat, we barely had a job damnit!, who are you to say " i highly doubt that you ever truly "starved" ?!



These "refugees" been there since the 80s and 90s? how do they know about our current situation? please explain.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 05-02-2013, 04:02:25
I hooked up with a girl from Argentina this past spring. She was gorgeous. Just thought I'd contribute to the Argentina conversation :)

*Shrugs*

My favorite non-submersible ship afloat these days, the Independence class Littoral Combat Ship. My company designs and manufactures the computing, fire control, and seaframe control systems for the ship. Very interesting design (if I do say so myself). First U.S. Navy vessel to be helmed (steered? Kading please feel free to correct me) by use of a joystick.

(http://archdezart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Independence-Class-Littoral-Combat-Ship_06.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 05-02-2013, 08:02:14
Is the purpose of the unusual design high speed? Besides the stealth technology, of course.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-02-2013, 10:02:46
(http://i.imgur.com/Mnkbt1K.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-02-2013, 13:02:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Vietnamese_refugees_on_US_carrier%2C_Operation_Frequent_Wind.jpg)
South Vietnamese refugees arrive on a U.S. Navy vessel during Operation Frequent Wind. These are some of the lucky ones that could escape the soldiers of the north safely.

Sad pages in history... The USA abandoning South Vietnam, giving it away to massive genocides from the north and causing a large refugeestream which would partially be intercepted by pirates and Thai, who would put them in concentration camps. I hope those damn hippies are happy with all the misery they have caused. So those bloody hippies can then yell out the american soldierswhen they arrive home, they risked their lifes fighting for those retards and for the welfare of the South Vietnamese people and that's what they get in exchange...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 05-02-2013, 17:02:39
Was digging in my archives and found this. Austrian Leopard 2A4 of the PzB33 getting its thermal sleeve and gas extractor removed from the gun barrel for inspection. More Leos in the background, one just getting the engine compartment checked, others waiting for inspection.

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/130205/9n6z437f.jpg)

Was standing below the turrets rear of another Leo right behind be, hence the artsy picture. Got a lot more if anyone is interested.

Bonus picture : "You have nothing to do and the tank is ready ? 50 Tank Crew Pushups !"

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/130205/tpmo7y3d.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 05-02-2013, 19:02:05
Corvi, can you put some of your nicer tank pictures in a torrent? would really like to see them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 05-02-2013, 20:02:35
Corvi, can you put some of your nicer tank pictures in a torrent? would really like to see them.

Will have to sort out the archives thou, some of them shouldn't be published because there are higher rank officers on them, weapon parts and stuff that im not sure if everyone would be happy seeing floating around the interweb. But i can sort out some fancy ones and put them on dropbox or something.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 05-02-2013, 20:02:43
Are you calling me a liar? I starved, sometimes we had nothing to eat, we barely had a job damnit!, who are you to say " i highly doubt that you ever truly "starved" ?!

These "refugees" been there since the 80s and 90s? how do they know about our current situation? please explain.

 These refugees moved to a more prosperous country and return every 6 months to feed the families that they left behind.  My favourite quote is "every time we visit the family, someone new has moved into the house because they lost what they owned before"

Is the purpose of the unusual design high speed? Besides the stealth technology, of course.

 High speed maneuvrability and stability in enhanced sea states. The LCS depends on helicopter and UAV's, so that stability in bad seas becomes super important.
 
Trimaran designs are not really stealthy, that aspect comes from the smaller size of the vessel. Better examples of stealth are found in other nations, such as the French Lafayette class or Sweden's kick ass Visby corvettes.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/HMS_Helsingborg_2.jpg/640px-HMS_Helsingborg_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 05-02-2013, 20:02:57
But i can sort out some fancy ones and put them on dropbox or something.

Yes please  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2013, 21:02:32
Are you calling me a liar? I starved, sometimes we had nothing to eat, we barely had a job damnit!, who are you to say " i highly doubt that you ever truly "starved" ?!

These "refugees" been there since the 80s and 90s? how do they know about our current situation? please explain.

 These refugees moved to a more prosperous country and return every 6 months to feed the families that they left behind.  My favourite quote is "every time we visit the family, someone new has moved into the house because they lost what they owned before"



Refugees, c'mon, you making it look like we are in civil war or something.

I had a terrible time here too and i don't go around leaving my country for other "more prosperous", yeah man, whatever you say...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-02-2013, 00:02:15
(http://trdefence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/tf-2000.jpg)
Türkiye is planning to build 8 of these AAW frigates, looking good  8)
(yeah, i know it's simuation and not picture so as extra: )
(http://loadpaper.com/large/Powerboats_wallpapers_183.jpg)
Hamburg (F220) German stealth frigate
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-02-2013, 00:02:11
Türkiye is planning to build 8 of these AAW frigates, looking good  8)

We already have lots of small and medium warships, and many projects like these going on right now. We need something bigger! Something like an aircraft carrier...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 06-02-2013, 00:02:59
What's the use of an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean? frigates and corvettes are much better for the task.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-02-2013, 00:02:48
An aircraft carrier combines the 2 most important factions of a military power: navy and air force. Its basically a moving airfield/gun platform/radar station/everything! Why would it be useless? And hey, even Spain has an aircraft carrier, why not Turkey?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-02-2013, 01:02:04
Well Spain is going to retire it's Aircraft Carrier, they can't maintain it as the country is in crisis. They should sell it or something, perhaps that's your opportunity to get one :)

(http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3149/a4ku13122008csd5.jpg)

Brazilian Aircraft Carrier "Sao Paulo". Argentina is allowed to do carrier operations over the Sao Paulo, from time to time, the Naval Aviation flies it's S-2 Turbo Trackers and Super Etendards from it. A Turbo Tracker and some Skyhawks can be seen in the photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-02-2013, 01:02:09
An aircraft carrier combines the 2 most important factions of a military power: navy and air force. Its basically a moving airfield/gun platform/radar station/everything! Why would it be useless? And hey, even Spain has an aircraft carrier, why not Turkey?

Yeah Spain retired it to reserve. Italy on the other hand still has the Garibaldi and Cavour for as far as i know
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 06-02-2013, 03:02:51
German soldier, A-stan
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7579/bbcu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 06-02-2013, 05:02:01
 fingers crossed that this will post...

(http://www.mycity-military.com/imgs/65178_204651148_IMG_2774_resize.jpg)

Captured Canadian Grizzly in Serbian service,  one of the darkest chapters in our modern history of deployment.

a little further info from a very reputable Canadian forces forum...

""Bih forces massed two Corps in the valley above Sarajevo for an attack on the encircle city to break the siege of Sarajevo as it was referred to, this was imperative to ensure the BiH had the capital of the new republic fully in the control of BiH forces. The Serb forces conducted attacks all around the Sarajevo sector in an attempt to gain much needed eqpt and vital ground for the oncoming 2 Corp assult onto them. They attacked the French first and then the British capturing some 100 or so prisoners and several pieces of eqpt and weapons. The Canadians who held the flank of the Brits were attacked after the Brits and the French conducted counter attacks to regain there soldiers, eqpt and vital ground. The Canadians folded in about a day (thats the embarrassing part). AS the Serbs rolled up 6 ops and the entire flank of the Brits the Bih attacked knowing what the Serbs were doing. The Canadians were caught between an oncoming 2 Corp attack and a Serb desperate scramble for ground. In the end all Canadian ops in the Serb sector but one was captured, all soldiers became POWs and eqpt was turned into defensive positions to await the BiH. That night the BiH rolled through the Canadian positions on the BiH side but the Ops would not surrender which really pissed off the Bih since the other side of the river rolled up so easy to the Serbs they (Bih) thought it was a set plan to support the Serbs. Battle lasted some 5 weeks with many POWs, casualties, KIA and lost eqpt. In the end the Canadians lost to capture one entire Inf Coy complete with all pers, radios, MG, Obs gear and vehs oh yes and all our radio freqs.

    The serbs never gave back any of the eqpt and NATO soldiers tried to destroy the eqpt before it caused any more problems the UN stopped this activity.

AS a post script the BiH 2 Corp attack was halted in its tracks with about 5 to 10,000 casualties on all sides when the Canadian eqpt caught the Bih in the flank as they pressed for Sarajavo.""
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 06-02-2013, 14:02:45
(http://forsvaret.dk/FTK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/PublishingImages/C130timbuktu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-02-2013, 10:02:02
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3990/malisoldatsfrancais.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 07-02-2013, 11:02:11
PGM Hécate and FRF2?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-02-2013, 23:02:02
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPyrLfg6L0/S8SCDKvnefI/AAAAAAAAAdc/rvpINHGLzGs/s1600/0,1020,668017,00.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-02-2013, 09:02:05
That photo....It disgusts me...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-02-2013, 10:02:19
Ok that's just wrong  >:(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 08-02-2013, 12:02:58
This photo is full of cynicism. Most important problem: "With" is not written correctly...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-02-2013, 16:02:35
(http://www.livemint.com/rf/Image-621x414/LiveMint/Period1/2012/10/29/Photos/india_china_war--621x414.jpg)
Sino Indian War 1962, while everyone was busy with the Cuba crisis, China did a blitzkrieg against India, and shorty after declared a one-sided peace while keeping the ground
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 08-02-2013, 18:02:18
Ok that's just wrong  >:(
You try having your neighborhood being under threat by erratic missiles exploding every now & then, I see it as a healthy dose of dark humor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-02-2013, 18:02:23
Ok that's just wrong  >:(
You try having your neighborhood being under threat by erratic missiles exploding every now & then, I see it as a healthy dose of dark humor.

When did you see little Phalestinian kids writing cruel stuff on shells and missiles?

Surely, I'd understand if those were IDF soldiers but kids?! Really?! That is just sick.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-02-2013, 18:02:18
I can somewhat understand it when you live in a country surrounded by pissed off muslims who have multiply invaded you, threathend to exterminate you and bomb you on a regular basis


Still it is a sick photo.........It just breeds more hate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-02-2013, 18:02:05
I can somewhat understand it when you live in a country surrounded by pissed off muslims who have multiply invaded you, threathend to exterminate you and bomb you on a regular basis

After you took away there land and almost starve them to death while bombing them regulary and killing everyone that starts gaining support against you oppressing them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-02-2013, 18:02:46
I can somewhat understand it when you live in a country surrounded by pissed off muslims who have multiply invaded you, threathend to exterminate you and bomb you on a regular basis

After you took away there land and almost starve them to death while bombing them regulary and killing everyone that starts gaining support against you oppressing them.
yep
but who's fault is it? us. We said= Here Jews, have this land. Oh..ye some people live there tough

"Hey palestinians, the jews lived here thousands of years ago, please leave this land :/"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-02-2013, 18:02:16
Im not jew-hater, but seriously this Israel is kinda out of its mind.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-02-2013, 18:02:58
How do you solve the Palestinian conflict for the future?
a) recruit kids in terrorrist organizations, learn them it's good to kill all the others, let them throw stones at the others and when they shoot back, media will make big news the others shoot kids
b) Let children write hate messages on bombs that will be dropped on the other and create hate against them without the children ever seeing the others so they can form their own opinion about them

Looks great for the future  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 08-02-2013, 19:02:12
Solution: Carpet MOAB the whole lot, then put piecefull hippies in place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-02-2013, 19:02:57
Can we turn this thread not into a politics discussion, please?

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/koolwolf/.highres/caesar_gao_zpse38d6004.jpg)

French CAESAR howitzer in Mali.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-02-2013, 23:02:23
(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/746884-2/image)

Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-02-2013, 01:02:31
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/10/23/arts/23CRISIS1/23CRISIS1-articleLarge.jpg)
I think this is a picture of one of the subs that was forced to surface during the Cuban Missile crises
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-02-2013, 09:02:34
(http://i.imgur.com/RCXrVzg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 09-02-2013, 16:02:40
(http://forgif.me/system/image/4079/image.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 09-02-2013, 19:02:10
Oh my. Do you happen to have the full video of that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-02-2013, 21:02:28
That looks so much cooler than a silly Russian tank jumping off a manmade hill/ramp.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 09-02-2013, 22:02:08
Oh my. Do you happen to have the full video of that?

Unfortunatly no I found it at some gif site which offers no details on origin of the gifs  :(

original link I found it on> http://forgif.me/13N

(http://i.gifeye.com/5642.gif)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-02-2013, 02:02:17
(http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/4e931857eab8eafd78000019-590/the-us-is-truly-an-axis-of-evil.jpg)
"The U.S. is truly an axis of evil"
LOL, gotta love propaganda  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-02-2013, 07:02:54
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/157/1235u.jpg)
AA during the Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-02-2013, 12:02:37
Holy shit! Are those stripes really AA rounds? :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-02-2013, 13:02:44
That's what the caption said, ofc, it was taken during the night so the time the camera took light to make the photograph can be long, so i guess it isn't a picture taken in 1 second
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 11-02-2013, 16:02:44
Indeed, that is probably taken with quite long exposure time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-02-2013, 17:02:57
(http://imageshack.us/a/img41/4814/militaire052c0911201301.jpg)

Chinese Type 052C destroyer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-02-2013, 10:02:00
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/ov10vn/IMG_7112.jpg)
vietnam's people's army. Recruitment poster? Propaganda?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-02-2013, 17:02:38
(http://i.imgur.com/bkM9QdP.jpg)
French Tiger helicopter in Mali.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-02-2013, 00:02:49
(http://www.hevre.co.il/images/photos/522652_131097.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 13-02-2013, 17:02:58
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4110/5036620006_0d0d6d42e7_b.jpg)
Quote
A soldier of Bravo Company, 1 Rifles launches a Desert Hawk UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from a WMIK Landrover during an operation near Garmsir, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-02-2013, 20:02:41
(http://www.gunsmagazine.com/guns/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/guns11.jpg)

Quote
Ottoman Army inspecting Maxim/Vickers MG
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-02-2013, 21:02:48
They're not really so much "inspecting it" as posing with it for a squad photo :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-02-2013, 21:02:08
Those 3 dudes look like they're taking a brief look on it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-02-2013, 21:02:20
They're not really so much "inspecting it" as posing with it for a squad photo :P

I think the whole Inspecting this is overrated, you see people use it everytime it is a picture of a soldier with some thing in front of him that used to belong to somebody else.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-02-2013, 00:02:11
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2600/img4497.jpg)
Love the donkey on this one, just standing there
Not a single fuck was given that day
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-02-2013, 20:02:59
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2146/11825912.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 14-02-2013, 21:02:54
(http://imageshack.us/a/img266/4664/1360774254549.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 14-02-2013, 21:02:31
What the fuck is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-02-2013, 21:02:26
The epic Fennek

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennek
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 14-02-2013, 22:02:24
Looks kinda like a boat on wheels.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-02-2013, 00:02:04
(http://www.military-today.com/aircraft/iai_lavi_l5.jpg)
Quote from: wikipedia
The IAI Lavi (Hebrew: לביא, "Lion") was a single-engined fighter aircraft developed in Israel in the 1980s. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the choice to develop the Lavi was controversial, both with the Israeli public due to the enormous associated costs and particularly with the U.S. government compete with American fighters on the export market, leading to its ultimate cancellation.
The Lavi was planned to be the mainstay of the Israeli Air Force, and considerable export sales for the aircraft had been forecast. The uniqueness of its design was in the combination of a small, aerodynamic, highly maneuverable plane, with sophisticated, software-rich systems, low armed drag, and the ability to carry a large payload at high speed and over long distances. As of 2012, two of the prototypes have been preserved, and have been on public display. Some sources have alleged that, following the Lavi's cancellation, design aspects of the aircraft have used in the development of other fast jet aircraft.

The standard practice of providing a second seat for conversion training, by means of reduced fuel or avionics was shunned by IAI. They designed the two-seater as the base model which was then adapted into a single-seater, leaving ample space for avionics growth. It was intended that the first 30 production aircraft would be two-seaters to aid entry into service entry.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/J-10a_zhas.png/800px-J-10a_zhas.png
probably just coincidence :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 15-02-2013, 00:02:58
(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/ISAF/PublishingImages/ISAF15_MTS_b.jpg)

Danish ISAF team 15 assume command. Wearing new uniform M/11 MTS (Multicam)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 15-02-2013, 05:02:24
What do the different color berets mean?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-02-2013, 05:02:20
Green is for support troops (such as artillery or signals) and black is for combat troops (infantry and armor). I could still be wrong though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 15-02-2013, 07:02:52
Dunno about the Danes, but in the FDF green berets are infantry and black berets are engineers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 15-02-2013, 07:02:26
Dunno about the Danes, but in the FDF green berets are infantry and black berets are tankers.
Fixed, engineers are classified as infantry and wear green berets as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-02-2013, 08:02:25
What the fuck is that?
The Fennek, the replacement for the Luchs scout car:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Bundesarchiv_B_145_Bild-F073468-0023%2C_Man%C3%B6ver%2C_Sp%C3%A4hpanzer_Luchs.jpg)
Quote
Luchs scout cars during the 1986 NATO exercise "Franconian Shield.

Looks kinda like a boat on wheels.
I really like it. The best part of the vehicle is the extendable mast that mounts different optics and a laser range finder. Makes it look even more like a U-Boat, but it´s s really cool scout vehicle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chadoi on 15-02-2013, 15:02:15
(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/976874/thumbs/o-WAR-PROTEST-570.jpg?6)

Quote
One million people march in London against the Iraq War. Ten years ago to this day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-02-2013, 01:02:00
(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/cphoto06.jpg)

During the battle of dezfull, Iranian tanks punched trough iraqi defenses. However they advanced to far, in wich Iraqi tanks encircled and destroyed around 150 iranian tanks. The Iraqi's lost 50 tanks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 16-02-2013, 01:02:16
I guess it always boils down to "If your attack is going too well, you're walking into an ambush"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-02-2013, 01:02:28
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3872/gnius.jpg)
G-NIUS' Avantguard unmanned ground combat vehicle
G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems Ltd., a jointly-owned company of Elbit Systems Ltd. and Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-02-2013, 11:02:36
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600598_494480873930976_478375619_n.jpg)
Tessalit, 8th February 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-02-2013, 21:02:36
A video for a change:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iXSa_BT4HPw

Turkish Army excercising on the tallest mountain of Turkey; Mount Agri, about 70 years ago. Video has been revealed from military archives about 2 months ago.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-02-2013, 01:02:09
(http://www.hevre.co.il/images/photos/697633_401203.JPG)
Quote
After 3 hours fierce fighting, crack troopers of the IDF's Kfir Brigade succeeded in dismantling and returning to Israel a top secret Lanier S-135 photocopier. The operation, reminiscent of the Sayeret Matkal's Operation Rooster in 1969 (hijacking of the Soviet P-12 Radar system), is another feather in the fledgling brigade's camouflage beret.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 17-02-2013, 10:02:21
(http://www.hevre.co.il/images/photos/697633_401203.JPG)
Quote
After 3 hours fierce fighting, crack troopers of the IDF's Kfir Brigade succeeded in dismantling and returning to Israel a top secret Lanier S-135 photocopier. The operation, reminiscent of the Sayeret Matkal's Operation Rooster in 1969 (hijacking of the Soviet P-12 Radar system), is another feather in the fledgling brigade's camouflage beret.

lolwut?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 17-02-2013, 14:02:45
They did it all wrong. Face camo is useless when you neck and your hands are white as a chicken breast :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 17-02-2013, 15:02:13
Maybe he had gloves and a scarf, but he took them off when he went inside?

Or maybe he's zwarte piet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-02-2013, 15:02:23
They went all the way figthing and risking their lives for a photocopy machine? What is so special about it?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 17-02-2013, 15:02:33
It's a joke.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 17-02-2013, 16:02:28
They went all the way figthing and risking their lives for a photocopy machine? What is so special about it?  :P

photocopiers have memory that can contain information such as phone numbers and recently scanned documents.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-02-2013, 00:02:12
It's a joke.
yup

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6213/f1000026hw4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 18-02-2013, 09:02:20
Shut up and take my money...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh0aS0Tw2Ys

Fotage from the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2013 in Abu Dhabi. Opening show with hollywood-like stunts, explosions and a lot of modern military equipment. In a strange world we live...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-02-2013, 11:02:11
awesome and hilarious video, i was just wondering: what is that truck with the 4 missile pods installed on it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 18-02-2013, 15:02:17
I love how those sheiks get entertained by military stuff that are simply some funny toys to them...Strange world indeed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 18-02-2013, 15:02:28
A nice video on the new Finnish battle tactics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's in Finnish but if you just like watching military hardware it's worth taking a look.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-02-2013, 17:02:05
Finnish AK is best AK!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-02-2013, 18:02:13
(http://www.cubaimagen.com/imagenes/fotos/korda/A9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 18-02-2013, 18:02:25
A nice video on the new Finnish battle tactics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's in Finnish but if you just like watching military hardware it's worth taking a look.

I see Keltainen Valtio (the Yellow State) is up to no good again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-02-2013, 00:02:09
(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/1694/06044nd6.jpg)
Merkava
Note the skirt of chains with ball weights which is installed on the lower half of the turret bustle. Incoming HEAT projectiles detonate on impact with the chains instead of penetrating the turret ring
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 19-02-2013, 02:02:59
I think thats more to prevent rubble and other stuff from falling onto the engine deck, rolling forward and jamming the turret. There are too much "holes" in that for it to be of any effect against heat charges, those would fly right trough, and the chains wouldnt offer much resistances thus probably not detonating the cgarge only if it really hits a ball or the center of the chain. A wire mesh would have been more effective at stopping shoulder fired shaped charges.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-02-2013, 08:02:39
Merkavas are great machines, I love how the Israelis have adapted them to their way of combat.


(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/2866/boxerk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 19-02-2013, 09:02:25
I think thats more to prevent rubble and other stuff from falling onto the engine deck, rolling forward and jamming the turret. There are too much "holes" in that for it to be of any effect against heat charges, those would fly right trough, and the chains wouldnt offer much resistances thus probably not detonating the charge only if it really hits a ball or the center of the chain. A wire mesh would have been more effective at stopping shoulder fired shaped charges.

 The ball and chains are intended as a partial defence against HEAT weapons such as an RPG (the ball and chains might not stop every shot but they cover more area than being fully exposed). The problem with a wire mesh lies in the proper fitting of such a material around that dynamic part of the vehicle and access for the maintainer's if a problem arises.

 it's all about the law of averages and if it has a chance of defending with little to no weight penalty then it is worth a try (until proven wrong).

Merkavas are great machines, I love how the Israelis have adapted them to their way of combat.

 Internal 60mm mortar for the win,  everything else is meh but support for the boots on the ground keeps the tankers alive
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-02-2013, 10:02:51
Internal 60mm mortar for the win,  everything else is meh but support for the boots on the ground keeps the tankers alive
I agree with you, the internal mortar is a great feature for asymetrical warfare and urban combat, but it´s not the only feature that makes the Merkava stand out from other MBTs.
The fact that it has troop-carrying capabilities, increased armour protection against mines and IEDs, an advanced firefighting system, increased crew protection because of the position of the engine, a remote controlled weapon station on the turret, 360° cameras and a reliable hard-kill system as protection against missiles make especially the Mk IV model more than suited for fighting insurgencies and show how quick the Israelis react when it comes to adapting their military hardware to new threats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 19-02-2013, 10:02:18
 The Israeli's have actually stopped using the troop capacity of their tanks in favour of further development and production of the Namer (heavy APC). In terms of doctrine, the tanks were too far away providing overwatch to actually be capable of inserting troops into the areas needed.

 Currently, Israel deploys to the line of contact, Caterpillar D8/D9 bulldozer's (soon to be remote controlled) followed by Heavy APC (Namer) then Merkava in support. The dozer's need the infantry support most, so it makes more sense to give them the best possible infantry coverage. The last Lebanon conflict and Op. Cast Lead in Gaza showed how this makes sense as the bad guys mostly tried to hit the tanks first.

 everything else that you mentioned is available to the armour of many other nations, so it really isn't anything special. (maybe the toilet but it doesn't get used much because of crew complaints)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 19-02-2013, 11:02:24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's a film about new combat tactics adopted by Finnish Defence Forces. In Finnish only, but who cares. Kinda looks cool :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-02-2013, 11:02:56
The Israeli's have actually stopped using the troop capacity of their tanks in favour of further development and production of the Namer (heavy APC). In terms of doctrine, the tanks were too far away providing overwatch to actually be capable of inserting troops into the areas needed.

 everything else that you mentioned is available to the armour of many other nations, so it really isn't anything special. (maybe the toilet but it doesn't get used much because of crew complaints)

Of course the Merkava is no jack-of-all-trades and I never argued that it´ll replace APCs, artillery and other types of troops. What I meant to say was that since Israel had to deal with insurgencies for a long time they adapted their MBTs to fit into that role, as well.
Most western armies despite some of them facing asymetrical threats trained and used their tanks in the classical "Cold War"-way (see Germany for example) and the main target of tanks wasn´t fighting elusive guerillas, but other armoured vehicles. The Merkava was a pioneer in that aspect, since Israel was one of the few "big" nations that had to deal with asymetrical threats earlier than the 2000s. If you compare an "average" late-80s tank of both NATO and Eastern Bloc states with the Merkava Mk II you´ll see that the latter is way more suited for low-intensity-conflicts.
Of course, nowadays most militaries have adopted systems like the Mk IV has, but Israel was a pioneer in finding a MBT that could fullfil both the classical role of tank vs tank combat AND the new role of fighting guerillas together with other elements of the army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 19-02-2013, 12:02:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's a film about new combat tactics adopted by Finnish Defence Forces. In Finnish only, but who cares. Kinda looks cool :)
"Elkköö sitä ihimetelkö, vaan keskittykköö ommaan tehtäväänne" :D Tuntematon Sotilas has taught me whenever a soldier speaks like that, they mean business  8)

A classic motti situation there, nice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 19-02-2013, 13:02:14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's a film about new combat tactics adopted by Finnish Defence Forces. In Finnish only, but who cares. Kinda looks cool :)

Already posted. On the same page.

:)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 19-02-2013, 13:02:37
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's a film about new combat tactics adopted by Finnish Defence Forces. In Finnish only, but who cares. Kinda looks cool :)

Already posted. On the same page.

:)

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma32oayImg1qkj7vc.jpg)

To the optician ->
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 19-02-2013, 18:02:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foipv7iVP-c

It's a film about new combat tactics adopted by Finnish Defence Forces. In Finnish only, but who cares. Kinda looks cool :)

Already posted. On the same page.

:)

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma32oayImg1qkj7vc.jpg)

To the optician ->
....Dont you already have glasses?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Thorondor123 on 19-02-2013, 19:02:50
Eyesight can change over time and it was a joke.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Porin_rykmentin_univormut.jpg)
Finnish uniforms from 1600's to 1927.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-02-2013, 09:02:45
(http://imageshack.us/a/img502/2571/1361241192827.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-02-2013, 11:02:09
(http://cf067b.medialib.glogster.com/media/dc/dcdfc04bf44d0a6e2be3be65be2e3e8d610549522862a7a7edfe65a510f9d64a/war2-jpg.jpg)
Germans and after a rathunt in the trenches, WW I
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 20-02-2013, 12:02:58
(http://cf067b.medialib.glogster.com/media/dc/dcdfc04bf44d0a6e2be3be65be2e3e8d610549522862a7a7edfe65a510f9d64a/war2-jpg.jpg)
Germans and after a rathunt in the trenches, WW I

Sauté or fricassé?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 20-02-2013, 13:02:47
(http://cf067b.medialib.glogster.com/media/dc/dcdfc04bf44d0a6e2be3be65be2e3e8d610549522862a7a7edfe65a510f9d64a/war2-jpg.jpg)
Germans and after a rathunt in the trenches, WW I

Sauté or fricassé?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q66NuZrB2E

 :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-02-2013, 13:02:18
was thinking of that fragment when i decided to post it  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-02-2013, 18:02:56
(http://mexico.cnn.com/media/2013/02/14/siriaministro.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 20-02-2013, 18:02:38
Blue mortar?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 21-02-2013, 02:02:26
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/02/diy-weapons-of-the-syrian-rebels/100461/
Not sure how to sum it up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Chad1992 on 21-02-2013, 03:02:54
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/02/diy-weapons-of-the-syrian-rebels/100461/
Not sure how to sum it up.
Amazing what there able to come up with, with what little they have.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 21-02-2013, 09:02:14
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/02/diy-weapons-of-the-syrian-rebels/100461/
Not sure how to sum it up.

Nice to see the guy Edouard Elias is following around is still alive. I recognize him from several pictures over the course of month now. I guess if he's getting killed the photographer on his tails will see a similar fate.

Hes got some amazing Syria picture son his website btw which most news agencies wouldn't publish because "they are not suited for the public perception"

http://edouardelias.weebly.com/syria-january-2013.html
http://edouardelias.weebly.com/aleppos-martyr.html

Also, note the nice Steyr Aug on the las tpicture, with custom scope ;)

(http://edouardelias.weebly.com/uploads/7/7/2/1/7721089/8396153_orig.jpg)

Wonder where they picked that one up down there ..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 21-02-2013, 10:02:35
 if you want definitive details and video (as well as photos) of the Syrian opposition,

 I recommend the brown moses blog   http://brown-moses.blogspot.ca (http://brown-moses.blogspot.ca)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-02-2013, 13:02:46
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8207/bo2s.jpg)
Mali
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 21-02-2013, 13:02:12
(http://edouardelias.weebly.com/uploads/7/7/2/1/7721089/3530316_orig.jpg)

what gun is that on the right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 21-02-2013, 13:02:44
Looks like a FN FAL
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-02-2013, 14:02:24
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/USS_Constitution_Sail200d.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 21-02-2013, 14:02:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/USS_Constitution_Sail200d.jpg)

Name 8 things that are out of place on this picture
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 21-02-2013, 17:02:49
One question, are those F22 Raptors in the sky or am I mistaking?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-02-2013, 17:02:16
F-18, i think (planes flying over are the Blue Angels, and they use F-18). Tailfins also seem too long compared to the width to be F-22

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7503598372_17c8bfdc8a_z.jpg)
after some searching, i found a close-up of the planes  :D

Btw, i also found the picture was taken on Independence Day 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 21-02-2013, 18:02:42
F22 would have been really strange.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 22-02-2013, 02:02:26
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/530585_10151279062373229_1359564857_n.jpg)
A Vietcong soldier.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-02-2013, 08:02:00
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/323/06025lm0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-02-2013, 09:02:53
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/koolwolf/2013-02-21_220934_zps4a8515a7.jpg)

Combat in (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Af74TTL2B0M) Mali. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gU4lNmg-9GE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 22-02-2013, 16:02:40
Looks like they are firing for show.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-02-2013, 22:02:21
(http://www.mdzol.com/files/image/92/92863/49412218d0a2b.jpg)

Fidel Castro during the Battle of Pino del Agua, february 16, 1958.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-02-2013, 10:02:46
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/130223/ugyo7yxf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-02-2013, 16:02:06
(http://peterbaxterafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Frank-Magee.jpg)
Soldier during the Battle of Lake Tanganyka
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-02-2013, 06:02:16
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3720/hp281007.png)

Serbian army, WW1.
Est. 1917, northern Kosovo? Need to confirm by comparing geography later.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-02-2013, 21:02:28
(http://ypres1917.fr.yuku.com/attach/ma/post-23-1239214248.jpg)
Ypres Salient, 6th of March 1918
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-02-2013, 22:02:31
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Baron_Dhanis.jpg/800px-Baron_Dhanis.jpg)
Belgian steamer Baron Dhanis - Battle for Lake Tanganyika

Btw, i've read that the Belgians also used a whaler as warship during the battle, but what on earth is a whaler doing on a lake with no sea access?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-02-2013, 01:02:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Grand_Fleet_Assembly_(front).jpg/300px-Grand_Fleet_Assembly_(front).jpg)
British grand fleet 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 26-02-2013, 12:02:51
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Baron_Dhanis.jpg/800px-Baron_Dhanis.jpg)
Belgian steamer Baron Dhanis - Battle for Lake Tanganyika

Btw, i've read that the Belgians also used a whaler as warship during the battle, but what on earth is a whaler doing on a lake with no sea access?

Probably an old small whaler vessel that was broken up and reassembled on the lake. Otherwise I have no cleu :p
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 26-02-2013, 16:02:08
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Grand_Fleet_Assembly_(front).jpg/300px-Grand_Fleet_Assembly_(front).jpg)
British grand fleet 1916

Wow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-02-2013, 16:02:20
Placing the Patriot's:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0P3ZeTWul2E

Does anyone know the name of the truck at 2:28?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 26-02-2013, 17:02:24
Does anyone know the name of the truck at 2:28?

LKW 7t mil gl, 6x6
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-02-2013, 17:02:00
Does anyone know the name of the truck at 2:28?

LKW 7t mil gl, 6x6

Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-02-2013, 18:02:54
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0P3ZeTWul2E
Wearing camo to then put on a fluo vest... I love it when things make sense (yeah yeah safety...)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-02-2013, 03:02:16
(http://i.imgur.com/cqzSYbr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 27-02-2013, 06:02:37
Contact! :p

(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/196/15_1.jpg)

(http://turkmilitary.com/data/media/196/14_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-02-2013, 12:02:33
Shells that were fired by the Irish commonwealth forces (the 36th Ulster Division (Royal Irish Rifles, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Royal Engineers and others)) at the Somme during the first World War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-02-2013, 13:02:00
don't forget the Royal Inniskillings Fusilers m'boi!

(http://www.infidelsofbritain.mysite.com/militaryold2/a4gallery/a4gallery_images/Battle%20of%20the%20Somme.jpg)
nomnomnom
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-02-2013, 14:02:49
(http://dmn.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Korean-War-Navy-Skyraider.jpg)
Skyraider taking off during the Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-03-2013, 00:03:16
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/419375_4010275891591_361041818_n.jpg)
A Republican dynamite-slinger.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-03-2013, 11:03:12
(http://qph.cf.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-c2cd555effcb1b42eb5ecc2e68a07842)
Thanks MTV for pimping my old ride
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 01-03-2013, 13:03:05
Thought they only use dark red/blue/green lights on most military vehicles  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 02-03-2013, 02:03:43
Thought they only use dark red/blue/green lights on most military vehicles  ???
That light is blue....it is brighter because of a longer exposure due to taking a photo in low light.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-03-2013, 21:03:04
(http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/2811/5jan20094yb8.jpg)
Israeli AH-64
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-03-2013, 16:03:38
(http://d520.online.fr/images/univ/s55.jpg)
Dien Bien Phu, a loss that would darken the future of Vietnam/Indochina
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-03-2013, 17:03:10
Darken? I'd consider the end of French colonialism a forward step, myself.  It's just a bloody shame that Diem and Eisenhower didn't allow the legal elections that the Geneva treaties had promised.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-03-2013, 18:03:51
Darken? I'd consider the end of French colonialism a forward step, myself.

Indeed, +1 for that. The end of any kind of colonialism is a good thing.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/7583177.jpg)

According to the caption, this photo is about Cuban Soldiers during a large scale civilian-military exercises in 2004. Interesting part is the tank, it appears these old beasts are still in service...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-03-2013, 19:03:54
What type of tank it that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 03-03-2013, 19:03:31
looks like a t-34, with the turret opened to allow the mount of some kind of AAA gun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 03-03-2013, 19:03:48
What type of tank it that?

T-34-85 with some turret modifications :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 03-03-2013, 19:03:06
I know it is a t34-85 chassis, I was wondering what this thing was.

I found this with google, looks like some sort of mobile artillery.

(http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/3151/t34wd30mcub07ate3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-03-2013, 20:03:27
Thats a 122mm D-30 howitzer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-03-2013, 20:03:53
Yep, Cubans rely heavily on old equipment, I'm not sure if the T-34-85 we all know and love is still in service with their armed forces, but they did managed to "Put X gun on Y tank", in a desperate way to bolster their forces against a (very) possible US invasion, gotta admit that i love the Cuban Army.

T-54/55 and T-62s are Cuba's main battle tanks, as really nobody wants to sell equipment to them, because of it's big neighbor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-03-2013, 21:03:47
Well, the French indeed exploited most of their colonies while often abusing the local population, even after WWII, but yet, i think the colonial management in Indochina was better than the dictatorships that saw the light when the French retreated from there. The territories got divided and tensions rose. And becuz of this, the Vietnamconflict would come. A period from brutality from both sides. And then, when the Vietnamconflict ended (loss of far over half a million lifes, shitload of people handicapped, traumatized or other problems like Agent Orange). And then, when the US pulled back, the communists could start genocides in the south that costed again a shitload of lifes...
In my eyes, yeah, a dark period would follow Dien Bien Phu.

I'm not saying the present is worse than would have happened with the french,  nobody knows how the present would have been with the french, and i personally think the French frequently exploited there colonies more than they had the idea to make it a nice place.

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The end of any kind of colonialism is a good thing.
I disagree. There have been a lot of crimes against humanity during colonialism, but saying all is bad, isn't correct i think. Curaçao for example, is a nice region. It's true the people there earn less than on average than the people in the Netherlands, but if you compare it with its region, i'd prefer living in Dutch Curaçao than in the dictatorship Venezuela where they ask the people to urinate under the shower because they have too few water supplies. A more controversial example is Belgian Congo. It started with brutalities against the population in order to get the maximum of money from rubber. The Anglo-Saxon literature got on these crimes as crows on fresh harvested corn, but they just satanized the belgians to hide their own brutalities. They blamed all Leopold II the king at that moment, while he actually invested his whole personal fortune into Congo and Belgium in order to make the 2 countries nicer and it is due to these serious investments (and also, but less importantly the international pressure due to the Anglo Saxon literature) that he got bankrupt and had to sell Congo Freestate to Belgium as colony. Anyway, those were dark days in which the people got abused and sometimes even tortured. On the other hand, what people often forget is that those were also the days that children sometimes younger than 8 years old, worked over 12 hours a day in coal mines in Europe (not saying that is the correct way of working, but just pointing out that everything has to seen in the perspective of its time). Slowly, Belgian Congo got better and after World War II, Belgian Congo had a really nice future. It would've become a real nice state of they didn't declare themselves independant. Yes, the black people were treated differently then, but no longer in a bad way. They also got education, they got easier education and got a diploma that therefor had less value, that's true, but if you would have given them the same education, they wouldn't have been able to do it succesfully since many of them didn't have the good homesituation or background to become what the colonials could become. So that's why the black people usually worked under a white colonialist that gave instructions. The people got homes, lived more or less in peace, the colonials gave the locals jobs, they made roads, they made railways, industries etc.
What happened after the Belgians left? War, war, war... Mass rapes destruction, dictatorships,...
And what you find as infrastructure there these days? Most railways that are currently there, are made by the Belgians before the "Dipenda" and same with the roads, the industry was for decades the same as what the belgians put there, it was just far less efficient and the mines are now mostly chinese... I'm 99.999999% sure that Congo would have become so much better if they just stayed a colony.

(All in this is personal opinion, this is not a personal insult or criticism on anyones way of thinking, i don't claim this is the only correct way of thinking, i respect different opinions. I'm aware of the fact that there have been a lot of crimes against humanity in colonialism and i think of a lot of independence declarations that it was a good thing, just pointing out it isn't always a good thing)
Information on Congo is from what i learned from my grandfather (second generation colonials who had to leave Congo after the "Dipenda"), what i read about the subject online, what i learned at high school and at university.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-03-2013, 22:03:01
Ok, first of all, about the Curaço problem, it's a typical "i rather live under European rule than Latin American rule", that's an old thing my friend and i know it pretty well, literally, let me put it this way, that ideology is more or less "S. America Sucks, Europe rocksss!". About Chavez being a dictator, well, we can debate that, i haven't seen many dictators calling for elections, have you?.

Congo, the first responsible of Congo's misery is, their former colonials. They aren't 100% independent, hell even my own country isn't 100% independent, do you think Congo wants to live in constant war?, nope!, they want to get out of that shithole they are now, but ARE THEY ALLOWED TO DO SO? Nope.

Congo got gigantic natural resources, it's fucking impossible that with such amount of wealth they can make they're living in this situation, who takes all that wealth for Congo?, European Countries. Dude, Congo is not free, it's still colonized, ever heard of Neo-Colonialism?, it's no longer about planting your flag in X territory and "defend the people from angry blood thirsty tribes coming from the jungles to rape and kill with machetes"... today's colonialism is all about economy man, trade, embargo, debts even selecting the governments.

I'm going to take Cuba as an example, before the Revolution of Castro, Cuba was a US colony, sure it had it's own flag, president and ministers, but in the end it was controlled by USA, the President was backed up and chosen by the US Govt. and sacked if needed. The US ambassador had more power than many members of the Cuban Govt.

Railways, roads? lol no, here, in our country the UK constructed railroads, mainly to get the export resources from the central areas to the Buenos Aires port, to be shipped to the UK. Now, who would keep an eye on these railroads? the UK, as they are the owners, what if the UK wants to... stop maintenance and watching over them? they can, and who loses? us of course. We nationalized them tho, something Congo might not be able to do.

And about the Congo dictatorships, have you ever asked, who put them in charge? do you think, if any European power doesn't want X dictator in Congo, they wouldn't remove it?. These mass murderers respond to their old masters, Colonialism isn't dead, in most cases, it still exists, there's a new flag waving over the Congo, and over Southern Africa, and over Eastern and Western and Northen Africa, but VERY few of them are 100% Independent, most of them (if not all) respond to their old masters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 03-03-2013, 22:03:57
i haven't seen many dictators calling for elections, have you?.
Not gonna join the discussion, but:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_election,_1936
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_election,_1938
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Soviet
Enough as an example I dare say.

To post a pic, fancy czechoslovak legionaires:
(http://www.cslegie.wz.cz/podklady/legieRUS.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-03-2013, 22:03:27
Firstly, it's all about how you see it, so what you say that i see it with European eyes, i 100% agree on that. It can be that people of Curaçao prefer to be part of Venezuela over being dutch, or that they would be happier under South American governement.

And yes, part of the problem that there is in Congo is caused by the former colonials, which i also wrote, the locals were abused for long time, but same happened to the poor in Europe, so i'd say it's rather the spirit of the time that made it. Secondly, ethnic problems have always been in Congo and its neighbours. The tribes frquently had wars, it's just the globalisation that made the armies that fight more powerfull and made it a constant total war. While the Belgians were there, the Belgian army which had some power back then, kept peace more or less.

And yup, the Europeans still exploit the natural richness of Congo, but actually it's more and more the Chinese that do so these days. And i was talking about colonialism, not neo-colonialism. Neo-colonialism has most of the bad stuff of colonialism but without most the good side of colonialism.

Cuba, well i don't know enough about Cuba to say stuff about it, i think of what i know from it, that people were better off before, but i don't know enough about it to really talk about it and my sight on itis influenced by the fact that Cuba has been sabotaged by everyone around them under US pressure, so if they were treated as everyone, they would've been way better anyway, I can't really talk about Cuba so i'll leave it.

And then again, i'm not saying all colonialism was good, i even think most of it was bad, but in Congo, the Belgians were doing a good thing after WW2.

Argentina is a totally different story. Argentina has been independant since mid 19th century IIRC. If you asked the british to make a railway corporation, then you know how things work. What the Belgians did was making railways for PUBLIC TRANSPORT. Of course also to industry, and the industry got sometimes priority because they could build more with the money they got from the industry by taxes and licences. So everything was done and owned by the governement, i don't know how it happened in Argentina, but if the british made them and invested in it, it seems logical to me they can do what they want with it but that's a totally different story than Congo. South America is totally different than Africa.

The congolese dictatorships: Well in 1960, elections were held so the people put them in charge in first instance, then you indeed had interference from the West with the mysterious disappearing/death of Lumumba, who was probably killed by the CIA. And after, it was just the military that sided with a dictator, so not really made by the west. Mobutu even had preferences for the USSR as did Lumumba. Belgium wasn't part of the USSR or the Warschau-pact so they didn't really do what the former colonials asked them to do. It's true that the leaders aren't independant, but usually they don't do whatever they want mainly under ethnical pressure and indeed, the money they need from USA/China/Europe to keep up an army that can fight rebels.

And most dictators held elections, we even have a saying "Stalinist results" when one side wins with over 90%
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-03-2013, 22:03:41
Leopold 2 was a fucking hitler back then..but when the belgian goverment annexed congo away from the personal property of leopold 2, Congo flourished. Especialy in 1920 and 1950. In 1950 Congolese were also allowed to buy and sell property to there own name and a middle class was steadily growing aswel.

the UN pushed for independance. So we gave them independance...ooh oops civil wars, warlords can take over now, corruption here and there and everywhere...

"Independance" is good when you can leave the country in the state it is. Without a strong standing army, proper goverment wich is little in corruption and a great industry, a colony is a prey. Congo had a great industry, and look now what it became.


Same goes with all these dictatorship overthrowns in the middle east. FREE SYRIA. Lets replace one strict dictatorship by strict-islam rebbels who also kill POW's and civilians who do not help them :/


We had a general plan for a indepenance. A 30 year plan to build a strong army with a slow but steady goverment wich is comprised of Congolese people.
But ABAKO=NO IMEDIATE SELF GOVERMENT IS FOR BEST OF PEOPLE LONG LIVE FREEDOM
UN=YEAH SELF GOVERMENT THE PEOPLE MUST BE COMPLETLY FREE

Okay...
ooh look, a civil war..
And katanga and Kasai provinces want independance on there own because they have most of the resources...ooh look a Coup D'etat here..


(http://www.kriegsreisende.de/relikte/relikt-img/mike.jpg)

Jean "Black Jack" Schramme. A big landowner, mercenary and leader who staged a rebellion of his own with europian mercenaries. His unit, 10 commando took the city of Bukavu and defeated "All" attacking ANC troops. days later they attacked again but again many casualties because of Schramme's well trained unit.
after a long battle with large number of troops, Schramme and his men eventually retreated from the town
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-03-2013, 23:03:43
perhaps we can move this colonial debate over to like the Unite & Revolt thread? is interesting.

to stay on topic:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HklEwbtztV4/Txeun0CHWxI/AAAAAAAACHA/xiDOH_zfkF0/s1600/5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CptdeS35 on 04-03-2013, 10:03:43
Darken? I'd consider the end of French colonialism a forward step, myself.  It's just a bloody shame that Diem and Eisenhower didn't allow the legal elections that the Geneva treaties had promised.

Actually after the second world war in 1945 french government were for the independance of indochina, but the army refused to leave it...and after one or two terrorist attack the government were forced to do the war...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-03-2013, 18:03:53
(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2279/hp202550.png)

I'm not going to give any information on this.
Just gaze in awe, left to wonder if its some sort of gas canister machine gun. Its nothing as impressive as what that would look like, mind you.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-03-2013, 18:03:56
Its an AA gun, probably circa 1918. And the crew wearing gasmasks? I assume firing that many bullets would make some poison smoke.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-03-2013, 18:03:20
A good guess. 1918, South Africa. Lots of gas being tossed back and forth.

Edit: My mistake, 1918 was when the photo was archived, not taken. In that case, 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-03-2013, 18:03:53
South Africa? Werent Germans defeated in Africa around 1914-1916? Interesting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 04-03-2013, 19:03:58
The gun is the Maxim Flak M14, a version of the 37-mm Maxim-Nordenfelt gun. And as far I can tell, the masks are 1916 pattern gas masks, so the year 1915 is wrong too. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-03-2013, 23:03:04
(http://www.hevre.co.il/images/photos/1176958_372415.JPG)
My guess would be Golan Heights
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 05-03-2013, 01:03:17
Its an AA gun, probably circa 1918. And the crew wearing gasmasks? I assume firing that many bullets would make some poison smoke.

Well, wouldn't ALL combat troops have gasmasks? Naturally they would have gas drills even for the AA crews, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 05-03-2013, 02:03:29
Is that an sea/lake... or are those clouds?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-03-2013, 02:03:47
South Africa? Werent Germans defeated in Africa around 1914-1916? Interesting.
Mostly. Von Lettow Vorbeck kept the Allies on their feet until 1918 however.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-03-2013, 08:03:23
Is that an sea/lake... or are those clouds?
clouds, you can enlarge the picture by clicking on it
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-03-2013, 15:03:59
The gun is the Maxim Flak M14, a version of the 37-mm Maxim-Nordenfelt gun. And as far I can tell, the masks are 1916 pattern gas masks, so the year 1915 is wrong too. ;)

Bingo.  Gasmasks are just there because gasmask drill.  There were no poison gas shells for AA guns, for obvious reasons.  ::)

And yeah, Germans never were fully defeated in Africa.  Lettow-Vorbeck only surrendered after the armistice was in effect, and was given a full victory parade on return home.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-03-2013, 23:03:20
(http://www.1066online.co.uk/hastings-photos/days-gone-by/photos/Submarine.jpg)
All info on the pic itself :)

Must be so cool to stand there  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-03-2013, 00:03:28
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Boeing_version_of_the_Small_ICBM_Hard_Mobile_Launcher.JPEG)
Boeing small ICBM launcher
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-03-2013, 01:03:39
Thats U11-?. Was being towed to a scrap yard. Tourist attraction until finally it was taken apart on site.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-03-2013, 00:03:33
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5WNcKUCEJRc/TER68itzYaI/AAAAAAAAAOE/-M-RoCrrkvs/s1600/Korean+War+artillery+casings.jpg)
Probably Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 07-03-2013, 01:03:19
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5592/hp992047.png)

James Keir Hardie, Trafalgar square 1914, addressing crowd at a peace demonstration.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 07-03-2013, 20:03:25
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Battle_of_Pyongyang_by_Mizuno_To.jpg)

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Battle of Pyongyang in the first Sino-Japanese war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-03-2013, 20:03:26
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5592/hp992047.png)

James Keir Hardie, Trafalgar square 1914, addressing crowd at a peace demonstration.

lol didn't help much huh
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-03-2013, 22:03:43
A soldier and a flag of the elite and ruthless Kornilov Regiment, a White Russian force.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lull4few0V1r0mxzeo1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-03-2013, 00:03:28
Now we're in the Jolly Rogers
(http://beta.mnet.co.za//content/images/video/KN_Grensoorlog_20080831_1_32Bataljon.jpg)
32nd Bn, Grensoorlog
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-03-2013, 00:03:23
(http://www.funny-games.biz/images/pictures/913-air-force-training.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-03-2013, 00:03:36
Uh, this is not the I went on the internet and I found this v2.0 - Joke Harder thread, but at least you're trying to keep this one alive.

(http://www.fuerzaaereaecuatoriana.mil.ec/site/images/stories/HISTORIA/meteor.jpg)

Gloster Meteors of the Ecuador Air Force, these were retired in 1972.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-03-2013, 00:03:01
according to the caption, it really is a training, i found similar pictures from other nations as well
Might be wrong of course, i never seen any like this in reality

http://static.desktopnexus.com/thumbnails/877944-bigthumbnail.jpg
i don't think they'll let some fool get so close to the planes, but possible of course
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-03-2013, 09:03:12
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/koolwolf/adrar1_zps837fcbe7.jpg)
French soldiers during Operation Panther (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Panther), Mali.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 09-03-2013, 13:03:44
(http://milinme.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/lafmsk-0363.jpg)


4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division aka "Currahee's" in afghanistan with...

the M67 90mm recoilles rifle.

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n February 2011, it was reported that stocks of surplus M67 recoilless rifles were reintroduced to the 101st Airborne Division for limited combat service in Afghanistan. Numbers of these weapons were issued to the 506th Infantry Regiment, "Currahee", 4th Brigade Combat Team, for use against fortifications, and concentrations of enemy personnel. The M67 was issued in response to a demand for a reloadable shoulder-fired weapon to be used in static defensive positions as well as ambushes. In particular, the flechette antipersonnel round is seeing common usage.[3]


This old beast, while weighting 6KG more then the M3 Carl gustav, has a shell twice more powerfull then the M3. Armour penetration is slightly less (350 vs 400) but anti-fortification firepower is significantly higher. Also the Flechette round is so well liked, reproduction of 90mm shells will mostly begin again. Also a Dedicated HE shell might see light in the future.


I always loved these cold war recoilles rifles. Makes me shed a little tear to see them in action again after all these years :)

(http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Currahees-add-to-their-Weapons-Arsenal-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-03-2013, 01:03:01
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5666/yamam6.jpg)
YAMAM, photo by Ziv Koren
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 10-03-2013, 03:03:36
Never understood why recoiless rifles fell out of use. GREAT idea: shoulder fired cannon!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-03-2013, 00:03:58
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2qw0irt.jpg)
such a simple and yet nice picture
(AV-8 Harrier II performing a vertical landing on one of the old British carriers)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-03-2013, 12:03:54
(http://oi47.tinypic.com/2n65368.jpg)
British soldiers in exercise in northern Norway.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-03-2013, 21:03:30
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3773/fearlessbajoataque.jpg)

HMS 'Fearless' under attack during the Falklands War, 1982. You can see the shots from the Argentine jet and the smoke of the Fearless AA guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-03-2013, 00:03:21
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8060/otherhitleryouth11.jpg)
Hitler Jugend in training
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 12-03-2013, 20:03:12
Kids playing games and wearing gasmasks to make the game a bit more difficult because they are useless anyway is what the caption should have been.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-03-2013, 20:03:15
Gas masks are useless?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 12-03-2013, 20:03:40
Many troops got rid of them or used the bags or containers to put other things. Yes, they where useless in a way.

Also since no gas was used they never served there purpose.

And do you really want to cary that heavy container with you in battle unnesesary?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-03-2013, 20:03:47
Of course it would be useless in the kit of a regular soldier, but didnt flammenwerfer troops wear gasmasks while operating it? and what about home guard?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 12-03-2013, 20:03:00
They were needed for the early war panzerschreks as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-03-2013, 21:03:55
Also, why are the kids wearing stahlhelms? Were they also given to civilians?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-03-2013, 21:03:24
In my eyes, Hitlerjugend was just an excuse to make the children used to military material, just so they would know how to use it best in the war that would be comming
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-03-2013, 21:03:47
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5026/5587543346_b79d5e81fe_z.jpg)

British Invasions of Rio de la Plata, 1806. Sir William Beresford surrenders to Santiago de Liniers.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 12-03-2013, 21:03:35
To be honest i like the idea of Hitlerjugend. Or to be more precice the ancient Spartan law which took children from 8 years up to become warriors. Imagine a country with soldiers trained from infancy to operate vehicles, weapons and other ordinance!

(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc302/cargol/85thInfantryRegimentduringlunch.jpg)

Soldiers of Greek 85th Infantry Regiment

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-03-2013, 22:03:28
fuck that, i dont wanna be part of such a thing :/


(http://www.dutchusdoughboys.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wwi18.gif)

Photo made for the Doughboys heading to France=WEAR your gasmask at all times!


The rifles are the one and only Epic awesome M1917 enfield <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-03-2013, 04:03:13
Of course it would be useless in the kit of a regular soldier, but didnt flammenwerfer troops wear gasmasks while operating it?

No, they didn't.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 13-03-2013, 04:03:07
Of course it would be useless in the kit of a regular soldier, but didnt flammenwerfer troops wear gasmasks while operating it?

No, they didn't.

Yeah they did.  Same as the SS mini gun soldiers.  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-03-2013, 05:03:43
Of course it would be useless in the kit of a regular soldier, but didnt flammenwerfer troops wear gasmasks while operating it?

No, they didn't.

Yeah they did.  Same as the SS mini gun soldiers.  ;)

Oh right ;)  Forgot about those ;)

(http://www.badassoftheweek.com/images/89276120691/hobson2.jpg)

German WW1 flamethrower team.  Generally was one man with the tank, and one to two men with a long hose.  This was in order to carry more fuel, plus keep the man with the gas tank back, whilst the gunner would be able to maneuver the hose around corners and such without exposing himself.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 13-03-2013, 05:03:07
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5158/hp0105.png)

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A Free Syrian Army fighter mourns at the grave of his father who was killed by what activists said was shelling by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in a public park that has been converted into a makeshift graveyard in Deir el-Zor March 11, 2013. Picture taken March 11, 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-03-2013, 05:03:29
It's about time the rebels start to take responsibility on civilians death, always blaming on the loyalists?.


After all, you type "Syrian Army crimes" and there comes like 100 FSA crimes videos :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-03-2013, 05:03:40
They're still better than Assad's regime, deplorable as some of their war crimes are. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 13-03-2013, 06:03:36
To be honest i like the idea of Hitlerjugend. Or to be more precice the ancient Spartan law which took children from 8 years up to become warriors. Imagine a country with soldiers trained from infancy to operate vehicles, weapons and other ordinance!

Just the thought of it. Our previous regime make boyscout/girlguide a compulsory material in our elementary and high school education. So yeah, I was carrying knife and wooden sticks all along during my childhood camping/scouting sessions.

They fell out of favor in more modern country. Only its paramedic training is still maintained, akin to the youth red cross program.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 13-03-2013, 06:03:52
 It is very safe to say that both sides are equal in the level of the atrocitites that they have committed.

 The so-called 'Free Syrian Armies' are a loose mix of Islamic fundamentalist groups, recognized terror groups and pop-up local militia's that all share a striking near-uniform belief in the Sunni Islamic faith.

 This nearly homogenous faith-based rebellion does not bode well for religious tolerance and peaceful existence if, and when, a new Syrian state is created. In my personal belief, there will not be peace in Syria for a very, very long time unless all components of the population are accomodated for.

 We are looking at another Lebanese style civil war that will tear apart the Middle East for a hell of a long time unless these matters are brought to a resolution that brings the Alawite, Sunni, and Shia Muslims into agreement with each other as well as their Christian counterparts, notwithstanding of course that pesky little Jewish neighbour of theirs...


 As much as some people may be misguided in their media driven opinion to hate the Assad regime, one must give credit where it is due and acknowledge the fact that the Baathist government has managed to maintain a credible level of peace and prosperity for decades now. The Assad regime will fight on for a long time and has the resources to do so, so why shouldn't the global sommunity aspire for peace while the option is still on the table.

 Peace is the only solution and it will not come as long as we glorify a civil war... Instead of pictures of 'mourning hero's', let's start putting up pictures of starving children and grandparent's who used to have jobs, lives, hopes and dreams.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-03-2013, 06:03:23
I wish Assad would win. That would be better for Turkey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-03-2013, 06:03:09
It is very safe to say that both sides are equal in the level of the atrocitites that they have committed.

 The so-called 'Free Syrian Armies' are a loose mix of Islamic fundamentalist groups, recognized terror groups and pop-up local militia's that all share a striking near-uniform belief in the Sunni Islamic faith.

 This nearly homogenous faith-based rebellion does not bode well for religious tolerance and peaceful existence if, and when, a new Syrian state is created. In my personal belief, there will not be peace in Syria for a very, very long time unless all components of the population are accomodated for.

 We are looking at another Lebanese style civil war that will tear apart the Middle East for a hell of a long time unless these matters are brought to a resolution that brings the Alawite, Sunni, and Shia Muslims into agreement with each other as well as their Christian counterparts, notwithstanding of course that pesky little Jewish neighbour of theirs...


 As much as some people may be misguided in their media driven opinion to hate the Assad regime, one must give credit where it is due and acknowledge the fact that the Baathist government has managed to maintain a credible level of peace and prosperity for decades now. The Assad regime will fight on for a long time and has the resources to do so, so why shouldn't the global sommunity aspire for peace while the option is still on the table.

 Peace is the only solution and it will not come as long as we glorify a civil war... Instead of pictures of 'mourning hero's', let's start putting up pictures of starving children and grandparent's who used to have jobs, lives, hopes and dreams.
I agree that a wartorn Syria is very much a possibility and a dire concern.  A Middle-Eastern Somalia would be a hell of a destabilizing influence on an already unstable region.  And I agree that peace would be the most welcomed outcome, but I don't think that the Assad regime can continue to exist after having made war on its own population so aggressively.

I think the west, and especially Europe, should arm and aid the secular and democratic rebel groups immediately. Doing otherwise risks extremists hijacking the movement to a further extent.  End the war as quickly as possible and get Syria back on its feet under a new coalition.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-03-2013, 07:03:53
It is very safe to say that both sides are equal in the level of the atrocitites that they have committed.

 The so-called 'Free Syrian Armies' are a loose mix of Islamic fundamentalist groups, recognized terror groups and pop-up local militia's that all share a striking near-uniform belief in the Sunni Islamic faith.

 This nearly homogenous faith-based rebellion does not bode well for religious tolerance and peaceful existence if, and when, a new Syrian state is created. In my personal belief, there will not be peace in Syria for a very, very long time unless all components of the population are accomodated for.

 We are looking at another Lebanese style civil war that will tear apart the Middle East for a hell of a long time unless these matters are brought to a resolution that brings the Alawite, Sunni, and Shia Muslims into agreement with each other as well as their Christian counterparts, notwithstanding of course that pesky little Jewish neighbour of theirs...


 As much as some people may be misguided in their media driven opinion to hate the Assad regime, one must give credit where it is due and acknowledge the fact that the Baathist government has managed to maintain a credible level of peace and prosperity for decades now. The Assad regime will fight on for a long time and has the resources to do so, so why shouldn't the global sommunity aspire for peace while the option is still on the table.

 Peace is the only solution and it will not come as long as we glorify a civil war... Instead of pictures of 'mourning hero's', let's start putting up pictures of starving children and grandparent's who used to have jobs, lives, hopes and dreams.
I think the west, and especially Europe, should arm and aid the secular and democratic rebel groups immediately.


Yes? why? to "get Syria back on their feet" under what circumstances? Libya version 2?. I don't see Libya doing any better since Ghaddafi overthrow by the US rebels.

Yay more puppets, NATO said.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 13-03-2013, 07:03:30
Puppets? It is like chaos that they are trying to 'control' out there.

You have been tuning into propaganda for too many times. At least, if you don't like listening to US, don't listen to their enemies either.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 13-03-2013, 08:03:37
It's good to listen to everyone, then try to figure out where truth might lie. Though that brought me into state in which i do listen to everyone, but don't believe anyone  ;D

And the picture:
(http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/3661/pziv39hd3.jpg)

Knocked out Syrian PzKpfw IV (Golan heights)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-03-2013, 18:03:03
(http://pmexrfz.dhpreview.devhub.com/img/upload/limage_05_11_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-03-2013, 00:03:09
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/03/30/article-1371595-0B6788B900000578-397_964x621.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-03-2013, 00:03:34
(http://artofwar.ru/img/b/bondarenko_s_s/krovavoeletovbenderax1992/picture088.jpg)

Transnistria seperatist T-64. Several of these were supplied by russia for there breakaway war with moldova. These old tanks performed very well but a few were lost.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-03-2013, 05:03:42
(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/4337/hp356197.png)

Recent photo from North Korea with Kim Jong-un in foreground. Artillery piece is likely a 170mm M-1978 Koksan, possibly used in the live fire exercises several hours ago.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-03-2013, 20:03:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/US_Patriot_Missiles_near_Gaziantep_01.PNG)

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US Patriot Missiles near Gaziantep

I dont like this. I dont like this at all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 14-03-2013, 20:03:56
Just because they are women? Big deal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-03-2013, 20:03:20
Ah, the dominationistic U.S.A and their stupid missiles. I wonder who they plan to use them against this time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-03-2013, 20:03:23
Just because they are women? Big deal.


Haha really funny.  >:(

I respect all women, you might think that I am one of those bearded Arab stereotype,  which beats his wifes all the time, but Im not. I just dont like the fact that a foreign army soldier can wander around my country.

Ah, the dominationistic U.S.A and their stupid missiles. I wonder who they plan to use them against this time.

Definately against the Assad regime.

Lol, jk. Its probably against Iran...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 14-03-2013, 21:03:02
Ah, the dominationistic U.S.A and their stupid missiles. I wonder who they plan to use them against this time.
I just dont like the fact that a foreign army soldier can wander around my country.

What are you talking about? The Patriot system is surface-to-air, mainly used to intercept other missiles. They are defensive meassures, set up at the Turkish-Syrian border as part of a NATO force to ensure no stray missiles from the Syrian civil war will end up in Turkey.

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The Netherlands' Patriot missile batteries on Monday began their journey to fellow NATO member Turkey where they are to defend civilians near the border from a possible Syrian attack.
 
The US and Germany are also sending Patriot surface-to-air missiles to southeastern Turkey following a request from Ankara because of the threat of the deadly 21-month civil war in Syria spilling over.
 
The Turkish request came after repeated cross-border shelling from Syria, including an October attack that killed five civilians.
 
The Dutch Patriots and support troops will be tasked with defending the city of Adana, population 1.5 million, which lies around 100 kilometres (over 60 miles) from Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-03-2013, 00:03:00
Says the guy whose country's airforce constantly flies over another nations FIR.... Hypocrit.

(https://athens.indymedia.org/local/webcast/uploads/metafiles/greece_water_c.jpg)

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Wednesday, 30 June 2004: Greek Army special forces jump from a Chinook CH-47 helicopter during an Olympic security exercise at the islet of Nea Platia, near Athens, as the sun was setting. Massive Olympic security measures began going into effect on Thursday, 1 July 2004.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-03-2013, 00:03:41
(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/4337/hp356197.png)

Recent photo from North Korea with Kim Jong-un in foreground. Artillery piece is likely a 170mm M-1978 Koksan, possibly used in the live fire exercises several hours ago.

This picture got an interesting detail. It is not really a secret that north korea got large bunker systems where they store their equipment. But it is interesting to see an entrance and get an idea of the overall setting. The hilly landscape gives a great setting for artillery emplacements. They can open the doors, roll the guns out, shoot a couple of rounds and roll them back in before any countermeasures come into effect.

When Saddam Hussein waged war in 1991, He hid his tanks in the sand of the desert, making them rather easy targets for the airforce. But those bunkers are much harder to identify and much harder to take out. And these bunkers are not just along the border, but sat up in a staggered defense.

 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 15-03-2013, 01:03:06
 The bunkers are incredibly easy to identify through aerial and space based reconnaissance.

1) tracks left by the vehicles indicate likely openings and are mapped for artillery strikes (if need be).

2) heat signature differences in the landscape also identify fallow or alternate pop-out locations for these vehicles.

3) that tracked artillery needs fuel, so follow the fuel trucks.

4) the staggered defence that you speak of, is easily identified by drawing radii of the potential artillery threats and reconciling the ranges of the weapons with transit routes, likely corridors of enemy advancement and potential enemy targets.

5) in the picture given, without sophisticated sensors, it is still possible to identify the shelters from the crude camouflaging that has been applied to the openings. The regular, squared shape of the opening stands out like a sore thumb on any photo or stereoscopic image.

 On a separate matter, if you want to get scared of tunnels, look no further than the rumoured Nuke tunnels that China has built.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City_(Beijing) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City_(Beijing))
http://news.yahoo.com/digging-china-nuclear-tunnels-013008319.html (http://news.yahoo.com/digging-china-nuclear-tunnels-013008319.html)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-03-2013, 03:03:25
Ah, the dominationistic U.S.A and their stupid missiles. I wonder who they plan to use them against this time.
I just dont like the fact that a foreign army soldier can wander around my country.

What are you talking about? The Patriot system is surface-to-air, mainly used to intercept other missiles. They are defensive meassures, set up at the Turkish-Syrian border as part of a NATO force to ensure no stray missiles from the Syrian civil war will end up in Turkey.

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The Netherlands' Patriot missile batteries on Monday began their journey to fellow NATO member Turkey where they are to defend civilians near the border from a possible Syrian attack.
 
The US and Germany are also sending Patriot surface-to-air missiles to southeastern Turkey following a request from Ankara because of the threat of the deadly 21-month civil war in Syria spilling over.
 
The Turkish request came after repeated cross-border shelling from Syria, including an October attack that killed five civilians.
 
The Dutch Patriots and support troops will be tasked with defending the city of Adana, population 1.5 million, which lies around 100 kilometres (over 60 miles) from Syria.

Also, they aren't just "wandering", Turkey is a member of NATO and as such invited those US troops to Turkey.  No different than when we have foreign troops from NATO on OUR soil.  You don't see us complaining when Turks are training here. ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-03-2013, 08:03:48
(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/4337/hp356197.png)

Recent photo from North Korea with Kim Jong-un in foreground. Artillery piece is likely a 170mm M-1978 Koksan, possibly used in the live fire exercises several hours ago.

This picture got an interesting detail. It is not really a secret that north korea got large bunker systems where they store their equipment. But it is interesting to see an entrance and get an idea of the overall setting. The hilly landscape gives a great setting for artillery emplacements. They can open the doors, roll the guns out, shoot a couple of rounds and roll them back in before any countermeasures come into effect.

When Saddam Hussein waged war in 1991, He hid his tanks in the sand of the desert, making them rather easy targets for the airforce. But those bunkers are much harder to identify and much harder to take out. And these bunkers are not just along the border, but sat up in a staggered defense.

Well, IIRC, Iraq did use the shoot-and-scoot tactic with their SCUDs and that to relative succes, the only disadvantage was that the SCUDs took so long to prepare for firing that the crew got scared a USAF plane, which were patrolling over the launch region a lot, would get there soon. And i think i've read some articles about tanks using urban camo under the form of waiting inside a building.
I might be wrong in this, so feel free to correct me where needed
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-03-2013, 10:03:57
Also, they aren't just "wandering", Turkey is a member of NATO and as such invited those US troops to Turkey.  No different than when we have foreign troops from NATO on OUR soil.  You don't see us complaining when Turks are training here. ::)

Yeah, because your country wasnt invaded in 1919 and noone is trying to right now or is more powerful than you to do such invasion.  ;)




I think we should end this here, more pics shall come!  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-03-2013, 10:03:11
The bunkers are incredibly easy to identify through aerial and space based reconnaissance.

1) tracks left by the vehicles indicate likely openings and are mapped for artillery strikes (if need be).

2) heat signature differences in the landscape also identify fallow or alternate pop-out locations for these vehicles.

3) that tracked artillery needs fuel, so follow the fuel trucks.

4) the staggered defence that you speak of, is easily identified by drawing radii of the potential artillery threats and reconciling the ranges of the weapons with transit routes, likely corridors of enemy advancement and potential enemy targets.

5) in the picture given, without sophisticated sensors, it is still possible to identify the shelters from the crude camouflaging that has been applied to the openings. The regular, squared shape of the opening stands out like a sore thumb on any photo or stereoscopic image.

 On a separate matter, if you want to get scared of tunnels, look no further than the rumoured Nuke tunnels that China has built.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City_(Beijing) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City_(Beijing))
http://news.yahoo.com/digging-china-nuclear-tunnels-013008319.html (http://news.yahoo.com/digging-china-nuclear-tunnels-013008319.html)

1. These bunkers are very close to the DMZ. The artillery needs to drive 100 meter from the bunkers, open fire, drive back in and escape in the gigantic tunnel complex below

2. The hills of Korea have proven that this can be very confusing and results will be based on good luck rather then intelligence

3. That tracked artillery only needs to drive 100 meters outside the bunker to unleash its horror. Then drive back in

4. While this tactic worked very well in the gulf war, i am not sure if this will be possible in North korea. The landscape is diffrent and we are talking about hundreds of miles of tunnel systems.

5. That is true however..But maybe they could have removed the camoflage for the propaganda photo. Or maybe the tunnel is a whole mock-up

Do-Not-Underestime North korea. Many of todays High-tech American equipment is not properly combat tested (only against some rebels in afghanistan). We are talking about a country with the Densest AAA network in the world. Some are outdated. while some are not (Like the SA-17 Gadfly wich has been proven over and over to be highly effective)

People are talking here like back at the gulf war. we kick saddams ass! Congrats you destroyed an army primarly made of 1955's chinese made 1945's Russian T54's copies and T72"s locally made, all Sitting in the middle of the desert with a sign=Hey! Shoot us!

We are talking about a larger army hiddin in hills and mountains very close to USA"s ally, south korea. An army brainwashed by its leaders with many thinking that they are the good guys and the rest of the world is against them. Where any sign of oppresion of disloyalty is a one way trip to "Re-education camps"

Will North korea be defeated? yes. But the cost in lives will be huge.

(http://www.mahal-idf-volunteers.org/information/background/women.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 15-03-2013, 11:03:14
Hey, we do have a NK thread (http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=11961.270), bitches.

Next time I catch you people just shooting shit around here, this thread goes to the bottomless pit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-03-2013, 11:03:57
(http://thisiswarblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/voisin_1910_2-man_aircraft_with_mitrailleuse.jpg)
France, 1910
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 15-03-2013, 14:03:54
10th Tennessee Infantry Regiment of Volunteers (Irish) Known as the "Bloody Tinth", it was one of only two Irish Catholic regiments in the Confederate Army.

(http://www.allenscreations.com/images/mkrsoe.gif)
(http://content.bandzoogle.com/users/TheBloodyTInth/images/content/tenthohioinfregtflag.jpg?2)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-03-2013, 16:03:54
Falklands
(http://www.kingsacademy.com/mhodges/03_The-World-since-1900/13_The-Reagan-80s/pictures/Falklands-War_British-gunners.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-03-2013, 16:03:03
(http://imageshack.us/a/img836/2649/hp0313.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-03-2013, 00:03:16
(http://dogsforvets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/josh-walker-gunner-iraq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-03-2013, 07:03:47
(http://i.imgur.com/evmfTPG.jpg)
Surreal Mali.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-03-2013, 02:03:30
Nice picture, contrasts, camo, 50 cal, really nice one
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/9719/54275139861f69bf8267z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-03-2013, 12:03:26
(http://oi47.tinypic.com/x0pjxe.jpg)
Baghdad, Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-03-2013, 15:03:40
(http://pcdn.500px.net/4539063/7ebd780b334ac9424cba12438dccbb4eea01da7a/4.jpg)
57th Infantry Regiment Memorial, a memorial to all the brave Turkish martyrs from the 57th inf regiment who fought off the foreign invaders during the battle of Gallipoli, even when they only had bayonets left after they ran out of ammo.
Quote from: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
"Our life here is truly hellish. Fortunately, my soldiers are very brave and tougher than the enemy."

"Men, I am not ordering you to attack. I am ordering you to die. In the time that it takes us to die, other forces and commanders can come and take our place."

Heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives! You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.

Even today, the Turkish Army doesn't have a 57th Infantry Regiment as a sign of respect for the victims and the bravery of the men.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 18-03-2013, 15:03:21
(http://imageshack.us/a/img339/6788/georgianbastards.png)

These guys would funnel through the streets into the city square from all sides. I'm certain more than half of those bastards in the picture are dead, and I made at least one of them that way!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 18-03-2013, 15:03:55
Georgianbastards.png?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-03-2013, 15:03:41
Hate leads to suffering
-Yoda
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 18-03-2013, 15:03:02
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/9719/54275139861f69bf8267z.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5295/5426926361_61f2c74e0b_o.jpg)

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F.E.8 6456 of 40 Squadron RFC became Lt. Kurt Wolff's second official victory on the 9th of March 1917, when he forced the aircraft down near Annay in the Pas-de-Calais Department of Northern France. The pilot, 2Lt. Shepard was taken POW.

It must have appeared to the locals as if it were raining F.E.8s on the 9th of March 1917, as the Albatros fighters of Manfred von Richthofen's Jagdstaffel 11 tore through an offensive patrol from 40 Squadron RFC, shooting down or badly damaging six enemy aircraft in as many minutes.

Kurt Wolff (February 6, 1895 – September 15, 1917) would later go on to be promoted to Oberleutnant and become one Germany's highest scoring aces during World War I. After achieving 33 confirmed victories, he was killed in action at the age of 22.

Kurt Wolf was known to always fly with his sleeping hat.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8gez6LWWn1ruw29zo1_400.gif)

(http://www.sanke-cards.com/USERIMAGES/WOLFF%20CURT.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-03-2013, 16:03:58
nice, thanks for the background story
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 18-03-2013, 18:03:06
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yv-T9GtRxOo/UUXm1TZ9i1I/AAAAAAAAvbw/SAcUUXLa6O0/s1600/mali-deces-d-un-soldat-francais.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-03-2013, 11:03:53
(http://www.hevre.co.il/images/photos/407807_310135.JPG)
Some rest after a though day at work
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-03-2013, 00:03:27
(http://www.whale.to/b/germansoldierdog.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 21-03-2013, 14:03:32
http://totallycoolpix.com/2013/03/chinas-military-might/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 21-03-2013, 20:03:38
http://totallycoolpix.com/2013/03/chinas-military-might/
China strong! T-55 best tank ever made!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 21-03-2013, 22:03:51
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3786/hp004578.png)
Midgard-Schlange, WW1 Austro-Hungarian trench digger.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-03-2013, 22:03:48
http://totallycoolpix.com/2013/03/chinas-military-might/
China strong! T-55 best tank ever made!
T54*
or Type 59-63 or type 88
China does not have T55
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-03-2013, 00:03:09
(http://cdn1.pix.avaxnews.com/avaxnews/3f/09/0000093f_medium.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-03-2013, 02:03:53
(http://russianplanes.net/images/to58000/057223.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-03-2013, 11:03:09
image

That is WW1 right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-03-2013, 12:03:40
yeah, i thought it was a nurse in an improvised trenchclinic

The uncle of my grandmother died in a similar situation, he was during World War I a priest and when the Germans kept comming, he retreated with the Belgian Army behind the Yzer (river) to stay there with the army, and families that retreated after hearing of the massacres and rampages that the German army commited. While he was giving the last sacrament to soldiers in a fieldhospital, the Germans performed another Yperite gasattack and he died. I really don't get how a second world war could have happened after the first one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-03-2013, 12:03:00
yeah, i thought it was a nurse in an improvised trenchclinic

The uncle of my grandmother died in a similar situation, he was during World War I a priest and when the Germans kept comming, he retreated with the Belgian Army behind the Yzer (river) to stay there with the army, and families that retreated after hearing of the massacres and rampages that the German army commited. While he was giving the last sacrament to soldiers in a fieldhospital, the Germans performed another Yperite gasattack and he died. I really don't get how a second world war could have happened after the first one.

By punishing the germans to harch and because the usa poured the country into poverty with there stock marked crash making it possible for fundamentalists to grow strong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-03-2013, 12:03:17
Well yeah i know the background et cetera, but i mean in moral context...
After World War II, everyone wanted peace and Europe stayed in peace (maybe only becuz of the fear for a thermonuclear war), and yet i think the situation for the soldiers was far worse in WWI than in WWII.
Concentration camps are a difference, but there's still so many genocides going on where so few is done to prevent it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-03-2013, 14:03:44
(http://imageshack.us/a/img802/4666/hp505902.jpg)

Brewster Body Shield, 1917-1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-03-2013, 14:03:11
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/1-7_zps51159eaa.jpg)
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French Soldiers from11eme RAMa firing Caesar Self Propelled Artillery in l'Adrar des Ifhogas Mali – 22nd March 2012
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 23-03-2013, 14:03:37
(http://imageshack.us/a/img819/1263/hp362.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-03-2013, 21:03:31
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8653/p049.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-03-2013, 20:03:37
Meanwhile in Iraq
(http://bp2.blogger.com/_bn1lXw1LO_w/RsaZtddFWUI/AAAAAAAAA8A/1Ki2c0RVTt4/s400/Armed+American+Troops+Force+Iraqis+to+Seesaw+Until+They+Talk!.jpg)
"Armed americans force Iraqies to seesaw until they talk!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-03-2013, 06:03:31
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3050/atlantickillcopy.jpg)

August 10, 1999: An R-60 fired from an Indian Mig 21 closing in on the Breguet Atlantique of the Pakistan Navy after it violated Indian air space (violation disputed by Pakistan). The missile proceeded to hit the Pakistani plane, causing it to crash killing all 16 on board.

Special: The Pakistani naval Air Arm emblem looks like some birds taking a dump

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/af/Pakistan_Naval_Station_Mehran.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Yustax on 25-03-2013, 07:03:46
HAHAHAHAHA, THAT MADE ME LAUGH SO HARD.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-03-2013, 12:03:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/F-5A_RNoAF_Bodo_1982.jpeg/800px-F-5A_RNoAF_Bodo_1982.jpeg)
7 March 1982, a Royal Netherlands Air Force Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter (s/n K-3070) taxis down the runway behind two U.S. Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II at Bodø Main Air Station, Norway
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 25-03-2013, 14:03:25
Today is a Greek celebration so imma show you some paintings about the Greek revolution of 1821.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dW9Aq3g4kUU/T27p6iPc8hI/AAAAAAAAElA/ZSAS3NdJ1nM/s1600/Epanastasi.jpg)
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Theodoros Vryzakis (oil painting, 1852, Benaki Museum, Athens) illustrates Bishop Germanos of old Patras blessing the Greek banner at Agia Lavra on the outset of the national revolt against the Turks on 25 March 1821.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Fire_ship_by_Volanakis.jpg)
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The burning of the Ottoman frigate at Eressos by Dimitrios Papanikolis.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/The_sortie_of_Messologhi_by_Theodore_Vryzakis.jpg)
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The sortie of Missolonghi by Theodoros Vryzakis

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Delacroix_massaker_von_chios.jpg)
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Eugène Delacroix's Massacre of Chios


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-03-2013, 02:03:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/US_Navy_091026-N-5319A-025_An_AV-8_Harrier_from_Marine_Attack_Squadron_(VMA)_223_lands_next_to_an_MH-53E_Sea_Dragon_helicopter_aboard_the_amphibious_assault_ship_USS_Nassau_(LHA_4)_during_flight_operations.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 26-03-2013, 03:03:27
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2013/03/a_soldiers_eye_rediscovered_pi.html

From Vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 26-03-2013, 21:03:11
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2013/03/a_soldiers_eye_rediscovered_pi.html

From Vietnam.

Really nice images
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 26-03-2013, 21:03:06
Thanks for sharing, GooGeL. Quite impressive footage.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-03-2013, 00:03:01
Indeed awesome stuff, thanks for sharing it
(http://0.tqn.com/d/chemistry/1/0/5/2/1/Deutsche_Gaswerfer.jpg)
German Gaswerfer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 27-03-2013, 20:03:33
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/03/north-korea-puts-its-war-machine-on-display/100481/

North Korea.


It's so blatant that they are the trolls of planet Earth.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-03-2013, 00:03:21
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/photo-day-09_18_12-gunner-920-0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-03-2013, 00:03:22
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/nk032713/s_n26_RTR3F9NX.jpg)

 ;D
If north korea gets taken, i want one of these surplus babies!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-03-2013, 00:03:05
guess i wasnt the only one staring at that picture for some minutes  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-03-2013, 18:03:49
These are not Bren guns however. But Type 73 light machine guns. THe origenal model is the Czech post WW2 VZ 52 machine gun, wich recieved in korea the PK MG gas system and the Dual feed system of the VZ 52. its calibre is 7.62x54mmR and can use both magazines (30 round) or standard Belt fed from the PK machine gun

The few examples outside Korea have been know to be quite accurate and also can fire....Riflegrenades.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 28-03-2013, 18:03:29
What a beauty! Czech now their shit when it comes to guns :d
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-03-2013, 21:03:13
The dude is like "Czech out my gun y'all"

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRbzgR5ADvXeKJywR1imHWnHEZCThm9Y8qC5V7JFLNj_V95cmn7)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-03-2013, 21:03:45
The dude is like "Czech out my gun y'all"
Enough with your usual silly spam. Atleast don´t spoil this thread with your unfunny one-liners...

(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/883926_511096005602796_68489592_o.jpg)
French artillery during a night mission in Mali.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-03-2013, 21:03:08
Chill man, it was just a cheesy joke...  ::)

(http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2009/12/German-soldiers-at-Verdun.jpg)
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Verdun 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-03-2013, 00:03:56
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MDfMGsl_740/UUc9RtfQBnI/AAAAAAAAky8/6ACSGxJbtoQ/s1600/David+Douglas+Duncan+-+Corea+del+Norte+ago+1950.jpg)
Korea War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-03-2013, 01:03:57
"... and North Korea will invade South Korea again in 2013"

" You gotta be kidding me".

(http://www.aereo.jor.br/wp-content/uploads//2012/01/b-17-9.jpg)

Brazilian Air Force B-17 flying over French Destroyer Class T53 Tartu D636.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 29-03-2013, 10:03:04
On your period, Homer? It was so cheesy I chuckled at it. Don't let the angry Germans ruins your day, Commando. Urrah.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-03-2013, 12:03:03
Nah, I dont mind. I've seen worse anyways...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-03-2013, 12:03:48
Period jokes, Fuchs? Really?

Anyway...

(http://tof.canardpc.com/view/0fce9aca-80a9-4027-bf0e-7b445081c441.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-03-2013, 19:03:25
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/nk032713/s_n28_RTR3EYVC.jpg)

North Korea's artillery sub-units, whose mission is to strike Daeyeonpyeong island and Baengnyeong island of South Korea, conduct a live shell firing drill in this picture released on March 14, 2013. (Reuters/KCNA)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-03-2013, 01:03:14
(http://www.entoen.nu/media/40_Indonesia_DutchMarines1.jpg)

Dutch marines in Indonesia, 1946. Or so says the caption.

Period jokes, Fuchs? Really?

If you even react serious on it I'm starting to think it's not a joke, Homer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-03-2013, 11:03:27
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HISMVi1-FQA/UBjkTsTklbI/AAAAAAAAF9k/nsk1QVj4Jfc/s1600/SN19171222.2.56-a3-335w-call-3552-4069-670-1286.jpg)
WW I snipermask
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-03-2013, 12:03:27
Odd shape. What does it actually work for? Couldnt really figure out.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-03-2013, 12:03:09
I think to mimic a rock

(http://www.tricouni.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Swiss-Mob.jpg)
Resting time for Swiss soldiers! Just before WW2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 30-03-2013, 13:03:36
Didn't they have resting time for whole WWII? ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-03-2013, 13:03:08
They had to shoot down trespassing planes, axis and allies alike.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-03-2013, 14:03:34
not to mention they almost got invaded twice in WW2. In the beginning of the war but the invasion was called off when Germany went to invade yugoslavia as the Pro nazi goverment there got thrown over.

And again almost in 1944 wich was also called off when the allies invaded normandy

For operation Tannenbaum, Hitler planned to invade with 11 German and 15 Italian divisions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Tannenbaum

Quite the facinating read as the Wehrmacht planned to draw out Swiss forces and them attack them in the rear as they did in france. But This was completly against the Swiss tactics. Only few places are accesable for any ground invasion, wich were heavily defended. Not to mention that Germany could not commit much heavy equipment towards this invasion because the high difficulty in using it on the terrain of switzerland. Simular thing happe,nd with the russians in Finland.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-03-2013, 14:03:22
Odd shape. What does it actually work for? Couldnt really figure out.

That made me curious as well. There are actually 2 eyeholes in it, while the cut out is for the rifle. I think this picture gives a better explanation:

(http://humanbonb.free.fr/Elephant1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-03-2013, 14:03:58
Oh, now I see. There was also something similiar made for the Germans, not to make it look like a rock, but rather protect the forehead. A pice of steel made to fit the standard helmet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 30-03-2013, 15:03:25
Remember: Lifting it to scratch your nose can be fatal. You might end up with a bullet one inch below your eye.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-03-2013, 15:03:37
Remember: Lifting it to scratch your nose can be fatal. You might end up with a bullet one inch below your eye.
(http://images.wikia.com/walkingdead/images/4/42/I-See-What-You-Did-There..png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 31-03-2013, 03:03:38
(http://f.kulfoto.com/pic/0001/0020/507id19923.jpg)
Easter in Iraq (according to caption at least)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 31-03-2013, 14:03:05
... as the Pro nazi goverment there got thrown over.


The new one was equally pro Nazi  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-03-2013, 20:03:45
(http://oi47.tinypic.com/2m7jbm1.jpg)
Aleppo, Syria, March 27th, 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-03-2013, 20:03:59
....War effects everyone badly....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 31-03-2013, 21:03:43
only 7 years old.. its a fucked up situation ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-03-2013, 21:03:14
7 year old kid has weed + AKM rifle..... What a fucked up situation is this.....  :-[
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 31-03-2013, 21:03:49
don't worry, western media will keep making the talibanrebels in Syria look like sacred charity Angelhero's fighting the islamocommunofascist Assad who uses chemical weapons on poor civilians when he's bored
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-03-2013, 22:03:15
Those Al-Quaeda + PKK gang needs to get beaten  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 31-03-2013, 23:03:56
don't worry, western media will keep making the talibanrebels in Syria look like sacred charity Angelhero's fighting the islamocommunofascist Assad who uses chemical weapons on poor civilians when he's bored

"RASCISM!!!! THEY ARE DEMOCRATIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS WHO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-04-2013, 00:04:54
Thats what the media tells you.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-04-2013, 00:04:22
Thats what the media tells you.

Exactly. That was pretty much what you get for an answer in Finland when you say such thing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-04-2013, 03:04:51
Caption said:
- he is 8 years old.
- not smoking weed but a cigarette.
- both parents died in an attack of Assad troops
- now living with his uncle who is a fighter in the Free Syrian Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-04-2013, 04:04:20
(http://fotos.subefotos.com/575de4fdfc6c850a4f20200a5248d914o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 01-04-2013, 07:04:40
Thats what the media tells you.

Exactly. That was pretty much what you get for an answer in Finland when you say such thing.

Saddens me that great nation like Finland become a communist country, where differing non-popular opinions are silenced  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-04-2013, 14:04:01
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg/800px-Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg)
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Troops of the Eight nations alliance of 1900. Left to right: Britain, United States, Australian colonial, British India, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan. 1900
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 01-04-2013, 14:04:06
Any info on that pic Torenico?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 01-04-2013, 17:04:09
7 year old kid has weed + AKM rifle..... What a fucked up situation is this.....  :-[

...And they say we're bad in The United States AKA "'Mericuh!"  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-04-2013, 17:04:55
7 year old kid has weed + AKM rifle..... What a fucked up situation is this.....  :-[

...And they say we're bad in The United States AKA "'Mericuh!"  ;D

"Syriuh!"  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 01-04-2013, 19:04:36
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg/800px-Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg)
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Troops of the Eight nations alliance of 1900. Left to right: Britain, United States, Australian colonial, British India, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan. 1900


Wonder they had any chance of knowing that they would be beating each other with riflebutts in a generation's time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 01-04-2013, 19:04:26
Guess they were too busy bayoneting the Chinese to notice the political drifts
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-04-2013, 21:04:21
(http://www.kurdishglobe.net/get-article-image?id=A3DF4B4656EF0DA75F623DB7C20DDB82)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-04-2013, 21:04:18
Any info on that pic Torenico?

Yeah, that's an Argentine SK-105 with a AMX-13 turret, here it is called Patagón. You can also see a VCA-155 which is a modified TAM chassis with a Palmaria turret on it.

These tanks belong to the RI-35Mec based in Río Gallegos, after taking part of drills they paraded trough the city to commemorate the Bicentenary, May 25, 2010.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 01-04-2013, 21:04:00
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg/800px-Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg
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Troops of the Eight nations alliance of 1900. Left to right: Britain, United States, Australian colonial, British India, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan. 1900


Wonder they had any chance of knowing that they would be beating each other with riflebutts in a generation's time.

The Australian sure looks like the rebel of the bunch dressed like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-04-2013, 00:04:39
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg/800px-Troops_of_the_Eight_nations_alliance_1900.jpg
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Troops of the Eight nations alliance of 1900. Left to right: Britain, United States, Australian colonial, British India, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan. 1900


Wonder they had any chance of knowing that they would be beating each other with riflebutts in a generation's time.

The Australian sure looks like the rebel of the bunch dressed like that.
That's strange.  I swear I've seen that picture before, but I thought the caption that I saw labelled the "Australian colonel" as a Russian sailor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-04-2013, 01:04:48
That's strange.  I swear I've seen that picture before, but I thought the caption that I saw labelled the "Australian colonel" as a Russian sailor.
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/861/hp3518.png)
The Australian uniform of the period.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 02-04-2013, 01:04:58

That's strange.  I swear I've seen that picture before, but I thought the caption that I saw labelled the "Australian colonel" as a Russian sailor.

It's also not "colonel" it's "colonial" as in, of the Colony of Australia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-04-2013, 02:04:10
Oops!  I would have figured that the Aussies had the same uniforms as the British during that time.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-04-2013, 02:04:37
Uh, yah, no, those are russians.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-04-2013, 18:04:36
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/9060/moregeorgianbastards.png)
Probably dead now, the only given amenity given being rolled off the road and not squashed by our tanks. Because when you run bodies over with tanks, they're a lot harder to clean up days or weeks later.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-04-2013, 22:04:57
(http://iconicphotos.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/battleofshanghaibaby.gif?w=700)
A baby, whose dead mother lay nearby, crying in the ruins of a Shanghai Railway Station bombed by the Japanese in August 1937. After it appeared in LIFE magazine on Oct. 4, 1947, 136 million people worldwide saw it in newsreels and newspapers.

The Sino war is WW2 or not?

EDIT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Saturday_(photograph)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-04-2013, 03:04:00
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/9060/moregeorgianbastards.png)
Probably dead now, the only given amenity given being rolled off the road and not squashed by our tanks. Because when you run bodies over with tanks, they're a lot harder to clean up days or weeks later.

You're quite a nice fellow, aren't you.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 03-04-2013, 20:04:59
(http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/1391/hp995502.png)

Not many people know of this one.
1867-1868 Abyssinia expedition, Magdala, sentry post.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-04-2013, 21:04:43
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/MiG-17_shot_down_by_F-105D_3_June_1967.jpg/429px-MiG-17_shot_down_by_F-105D_3_June_1967.jpg)
MiG-17 shot down by F-105D, 3rd of June 1967
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-04-2013, 13:04:54
^Looks eerie...

(http://imageshack.us/a/img138/7456/1365031487530.jpg)
German KSK operating in Afghanistan. The vehicle is a modified Mercedes Benz G-Class, known as Serval (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIV_%28SO%29_Serval).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 04-04-2013, 15:04:25
What is attached to the MG3s?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-04-2013, 15:04:17
What is attached to the MG3s?
I ahve no clue, to be honest. I guess that it´s either a flash-light or some laser-pointer.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-04-2013, 16:04:30
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5641/ap984003.png)

Seeing this makes me upset, it wasn't often that the Muj got one of our night vision scopes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-04-2013, 17:04:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/HRS-1_HMR-161_CVE-118_1Sep1952.jpg)
CVE-118 USS Sicily, 1st of September 1952 (Korean War)
She was in commission for just 8 years and was soon after sold for scrap  :(
I really like her looks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 05-04-2013, 11:04:10
What is attached to the MG3s?

90% sure its a IR-flashlight
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 05-04-2013, 14:04:00
Thank you.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 05-04-2013, 16:04:00
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/368/ap10.png)
I imagine this is a photo taken by Gertrude Bell, around 1915, give or take a decade. Still trying to date it.
She's taken over ten thousand photos so I have to sort through all of those while adding a copy of each to my PC.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-04-2013, 20:04:33
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Lincoln_Lightning.jpg/575px-Lincoln_Lightning.jpg)
USS Abraham Lincoln rides out a storm in the Arabian Sea while on station in support of Operation Southern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-04-2013, 23:04:36
(http://www.itusozluk.com/image/kurtulus-savasi_294876.jpg)
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Greek (?) troops manning an MG during the Turkish War of Independence

Also, what MG is that?

Here is an interesting one:

(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7364/280xn.jpg)
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Before the Grand Assault (1922) Mustafa Kemal shooting a Mauser in a shooting range
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-04-2013, 12:04:05
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/French%20Forces/2-6_zps14dd4cd4.jpg)
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French Forces during Operations Doro3, during this operations nearly a dozen terrorists were neutralized and a large quantity of weapons and ammunition including 2 14.5mm Heavy Machine Guns were found in the vilages of Zekouan, and Teurteli Temuy – Mali - 12th to 17th March 2012

Also Vice has done a good docu about the Battle of Gao in February showing some of the problems the Malian Army has and why support from the EU can´t come fast enough.
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hQLrbfxeiQ)
Part 2-  WARNING: GRAPHIC!  (http://www.vice.com/ground-zero/mali-part-2)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 06-04-2013, 15:04:26
I know why the second part was not shown on youtube. It's shocking, how unprepared those soldiers are. I am no combattant but even I can see that they are not organized at all and firing around blindly most of the time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-04-2013, 21:04:30
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4121/ap700548.png)

Khevsur warriors, 1910.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-04-2013, 21:04:30
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Chinese_to_be_beheaded_in_Nanking_Massacre.jpg/442px-Chinese_to_be_beheaded_in_Nanking_Massacre.jpg)
A Chinese POW about to be beheaded by a Japanese officer with a shin gunto during the Nanking Massacre.

Quote from: Wikipedia
Perhaps the most notorious atrocity was a killing contest between two Japanese officers as reported in the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun and the English language Japan Advertiser. The contest— a race between the two officers (later executed for wartime atrocities) to see which of them could kill 100 people first using only a sword— was covered much like a sporting event with regular updates on the score over a series of days. In Japan, the veracity of the newspaper article about the contest was the subject of ferocious debate for several decades starting in 1967.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-04-2013, 13:04:13
(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/6758/1365269850737.jpg)
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Najaf, Iraq. A US Super Cobra attack helicopter provides CAS, flying over a cemetary.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-04-2013, 19:04:25
(http://i.imgur.com/s3DPc.jpg)
Why isn't the horse wearing a gasmask? Because it's pure propaganda picture?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 08-04-2013, 01:04:38
(http://i.imgur.com/s3DPc.jpg)
Why isn't the horse wearing a gasmask? Because it's pure propaganda picture?

COuld also be exercise, not everything is Propaganda. SOldier doing thing out of mood and fun also.   :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-04-2013, 01:04:12
but if it was an exercise, why don't they give the horse also a gasmask? i think it will give a difference in handling + the horse must also get used to the gasmask, no?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-04-2013, 01:04:36
maybe Hans here just felt like posing with a spear and a gas mask...eh?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 08-04-2013, 04:04:53
(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1246/hp59195785.png)
World War I veteran members of Paris, France post No. 1 at American Legion's 36th annual convention in Washington D.C August 30th to September 1st, 1954.
From left to right: Monte J. Carol, Sedley Peck, Bill Forner.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-04-2013, 16:04:03
(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9084/52953943466637329254564.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-04-2013, 21:04:16
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/US_Navy_030114-N-XXXXX-001_USS_Florida_launches_a_Tomahawk_cruise_missile_during_Giant_Shadow_in_the_waters_off_the_coast_of_the_Bahamas.jpg/800px-US_Navy_030114-N-XXXXX-001_USS_Florida_launches_a_Tomahawk_cruise_missile_during_Giant_Shadow_in_the_waters_off_the_coast_of_the_Bahamas.jpg)
USS Florida launches a Tomahawk cruise missile during Giant Shadow in the waters off the coast of the Bahamas
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 09-04-2013, 13:04:59
YEAHHHHHH!

My company designed the Fire Control system for the Ohio SSGNs and coincidentally, I'm related to the skipper of the Florida who was in command after her SSBN to SSGN conversion.

<3 Subz
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 09-04-2013, 16:04:39
(http://i.imgur.com/T5ivUqZ.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/T5ivUqZ.jpg)
Allied soldiers in a trench. Battle of the Somme, 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-04-2013, 22:04:35
(http://www.ww1westernfront.gov.au/flers/images/awm-e00091.jpg)
"Winter started early that year, France, October 1917"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 10-04-2013, 05:04:06
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8792/hp510023.png)
West Papua. Don't laugh, these highlanders will either  shoot you, fill you with arrows, bash your skull in with a war club, or throw a javelin clean through you.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-04-2013, 07:04:21
awesome picture korsakov

(http://photos.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2008/04/18/scaled.0647_bombfreemontst_t653x653.jpg?345c8960c5484952b4411b83c62d17f0ae245bc0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 10-04-2013, 11:04:07
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8792/hp510023.png)
West Papua. Don't laugh, these highlanders will either  shoot you, fill you with arrows, bash your skull in with a war club, or throw a javelin clean through you.

 No they won't.

 One of my friend's just spent 18 months in Papua doing an ethnographic survey for Health research and he said the most dangerous thing for the tourists was the mosquitoes.

 The Papuan's will fight with each other alot but are generally welcoming to people who show them respect.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 10-04-2013, 17:04:12
Be advised, though. One of the traditional greetings for important guests very closely resembles a bayonet charge.
Source: Sir David Attenborough
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 11-04-2013, 03:04:34
(http://photos.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2008/04/18/scaled.0647_bombfreemontst_t653x653.jpg?345c8960c5484952b4411b83c62d17f0ae245bc0)

Very nice. Any background info as to which test that was?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 11-04-2013, 03:04:32
(http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/4106/pp238.png)
I know this dirt road, the bridge it leads to, the river it crosses, the village, the orchard, and the hill! This road goes South, from Grozny. Just out of view is the village of Ulus-Kert. Selmentausen is to the South-East of the village, East of hill 776. I think the entire Chechen army was there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-04-2013, 10:04:48
It's the November 1951 nuclear test at Nevada Test Site. Test is shot "Dog" from Operation Buster, with a yield of 21 kilotonnes of TNT (88 TJ). It was the first U.S. nuclear field exercise conducted on land; troops shown are 6 mi (9.7 km) from the blast. (source: wikipedia)
Same explosion:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Exercise_Desert_Rock_I_%28Buster-Jangle_Dog%29_002.jpg)
Other blast, similar picture
(http://www.opednews.com/populum/uploadnic/original-jpg_32780_20120905-951.jpg)

And, as picture of the day:
(http://blog.vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/atomic_blast.jpg)
Sands Copa Room showgirl Lee Merlin posing as “Miss Atomic Bomb.”

these staged atomic beauty photos were all part of the casino PR machine that capitalized on America’s obsession with all thing atomic and the nearby nuclear tests being done at the Nevada Test Site. Besides a host of “Miss Atomic Bomb” beauties, the hotels also hosted bomb watch parties.
The Nevada Test Site, located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, was created in 1950. The first nuclear experiment in Nevada was held on Jan. 27, 1951.
While 1950s Las Vegas embraced the nuclear age, the tide of public opinion would change. Protests became a common occurence in the 1980s when more than 3,000 demonstrators would gather at the entrance to the Nevada Test Site. Famous activists included Carl Sagan, Kris Kristofferson and Martin Sheen. In addition to protests, information came to light documenting the health problems of “downwinders,” residents of Nevada, Arizona and Utah who were in the path of the radioactive fallout clouds from the above-ground tests at the Nevada Test Site.

Nuclear testing continued until September 1992 when a moratorium went into effect. Over the course of 41 years, the Nevada Test Site was home to 928 of the 1,054 above- and below-ground nuclear experiments conducted by the U.S. The test site is still used for research.
Visitors to Vegas can learn more about Nevada’s and the United States’ atomic history by visiting the Atomic Testing Museum, just off the Las Vegas Strip at 755 E. Flamingo Rd.

Source: http://blog.vegas.com/more-las-vegas-news/flashback-friday-when-the-atom-was-king-2633/

I might post some more of this era the coming days
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-04-2013, 19:04:22
Makes me want to play New Vegas.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-04-2013, 20:04:54
Needs more WW1

(http://www.forgottenweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/us37mm.jpg)

US soldiers of the 23rd Infantry with a 37mm M1916 Infantry Gun in France, circa 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-04-2013, 15:04:47
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4028/4220596038_f67b149712_o.jpg)

March 16, 1953 - Indian Springs AFB, NV, March 16, 1953 - After each flight through radioactive cloud formations during periodic Atomic Energy Commission nuclear tests conducted at the Nevada Proving Grounds,certain cloud-sampling aircraft of the Air Force Special Weapons Center are decontaminated (rid of radioactive particles adhering to skin surfaces) with a mixture of "Gunk," a grease solvent, and water, in order to reduce possible hazards of radiation.This T-33 jet-type aircraft is shown receiving a high pressure washing by airmen at the Indian Springs Air Force Base, NV.

Note they don't use any kind of protective masks.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2524/4220595658_ef25ff825e_o.jpg)

DIXIE Event - Las Vegas, NV, April 6, 1963 - The QF-80 jet drone (pilotless aircraft) pictured was used in atomic detonation at the Nevada Proving Grounds, according to test officials here. The drone penetrated the radioactive cloud at about 30,000 feetaltitude to collect data of interest to the U.S. Air Force regarding radiological hazards in an atomic cloud. This was the first use of jet drones during continental nuclear test operations by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Defense.The wing-tip tanks suspended beneath the wings of the drone are used to trap particles of the radioactive cloud for analysis by nuclear scientists.

Damn i like the looks of these planes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_P-80_Shooting_Star)

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-04-2013, 04:04:15
Tornecio got me feeling very patriotic today.

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8jh6gxOkR1rd6wgmo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-04-2013, 12:04:19
Anyone got pics of the Second Sino-Japanese war?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-04-2013, 15:04:30
post #6128 and #6145 are from the second Sino-Jap war
(http://www.nj1937.org/english/UploadFile/2005127172228915.jpg)
Nanjing, 1937

This is a good site about the Nanjing massacre, you also have a lot of pictures here, you just have to click far enough
http://www.nj1937.org/english/default.asp
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-04-2013, 15:04:54
Wow! Nice one. I'll definately include that. Thx :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-04-2013, 17:04:27
Tornecio got me feeling very patriotic today.

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8jh6gxOkR1rd6wgmo1_500.jpg)

I'm not sure who is Tornecio  :-X

A bit more of patriotism wouldn't hurt:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ke-gvqBE-Og/S7DIjYkfPuI/AAAAAAAAAEE/tHegfSLSJJQ/s1600/9NOV-12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-04-2013, 19:04:10
Haha, oops.  I have a way of saying other forum members names in my heads, unfortunately it's often pretty far off.  Like I read Theta's as "The Tao" for quite a while.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-04-2013, 19:04:29
How is it read anyways?

(http://www.ww2incolor.com/d/312189-2/mg+team)

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Turkish Army during the Korean War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-04-2013, 19:04:04
Haha, oops.  I have a way of saying other forum members names in my heads, unfortunately it's often pretty far off.  Like I read Theta's as "The Tao" for quite a while.

Worry not, i get called Torenicio, Torencio and so on many times  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 13-04-2013, 21:04:27
How is it read anyways?

Theta 0123
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-04-2013, 21:04:10
How is it read anyways?

Theta 0123
+1

(http://www.jewishjournal.com/images/photos/koreanchaplain.jpg)
A chaplain gives his blessing to Belgian troops who are soon to enter combat.

At the battle of the Imjin river, a turning point in the korean war, these 2000 belgian troops replaced the 29th infantry brigade (With a famous quote emering. The 29th commander said:Where is the rest? In wich the Belgian commander laughed and said:This is it!)
With only 2000 troops, we belgians for once, made fame, and we repelled out an attack by 10 000 PLA troops. 110 men died and 459 got wounded.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-04-2013, 16:04:03
we belgians for once, made fame

For once insinuates it's the only event. Just as extra info:

WW1, we defeated the germans and they never got our whole country. The fact the war was won by the Entente was by the resisting Belgian Army which kept off the Germans long enough so the French could prepare for the German invasion.

WW2:
Battle of France: 10 May – 22 June 1940 (1-month, and 12 days)
Battle of the Netherlands: 10–14 May 1940
Battle of Belgium: 10–28 May 1940

We held out 3-4 times as long as the dutch, eventho we have lower population AND a country that's smaller. We held out 1/3 of the time France held out, but France is more than 22 times the size of Belgium and had 5 times the population of Belgium in 1940 and then we aren't even talking about the defence budgets that were that high in France... Yeah, easy to shit on a small army, but they fought like wolves back in the days.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tz6Qffkuw2M/T8Q34otaxZI/AAAAAAAAE78/A2kKJGehsS4/s400/belgium_0+(1).jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OznePX9rrw/T8Q33f6S6lI/AAAAAAAAE7s/xxr7K2pYPs4/s400/Belgian+Dogs2.jpg)
Belgian Carabiniers, wearing their distinctive Tyrolean style hats, leading their dog carts to the front.

NOTE: i know we got British and French back-up
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-04-2013, 16:04:27
Nobody knows about our performance in WW1 and WW2. Go to korea, say you are Belgian, and you get free taxi rides + food if you say that you wanna visit the war memorial of the Belgian troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-04-2013, 17:04:26
I love Belgium!  My dream job would be to open up a historical bookshop in Ypres or something.  I've been to Nord Pas-de-Calais and Flanders a few times, my favourite little corner of Europe.  Not to mention that Brugge is probs my favourite world city.  And I think King Albert was a mofo badass.

Just to remind you that there are some Belgophiles around.  Now here are some German askaris.

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/10105_506645079397544_1030840878_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 14-04-2013, 18:04:56
And I think King Albert was a mofo badass.

He was the most loved king of Belgium. Both by the people and abroad.

(http://theroyaluniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Albert2-roi-soldat.jpg)
He refused to leave belgium when it was conquered for 99%. He also refused the nice comfortable mansion the british provided. He always stayed very close to the front, even fought AT the front, and always wore regular army clothes when at the front. IIRC he also turned down a nicely engraved rifle, instead he took a Belgian mauser Model 1889 Carbine.

Quite the man!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 14-04-2013, 19:04:06
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_80_yaznP3lM/TO4Q57Sb91I/AAAAAAAAAso/ZAnv-V1hE1Y/s1600/south+Korea+Soldiers.jpg)
South Korean soldiers in training. One of my favorite pictures.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 14-04-2013, 21:04:55
We held out 3-4 times as long as the dutch, eventho we have lower population AND a country that's smaller.

Well, the Dutch were never really defeated militarily. We held the Germans back at the Afsluitdijk and the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie and slaughtered their paratroops in The Hague. It was only after they bombed the hell out of Rotterdam and threatened to level more cities that our military was forced to surrender. The Germans would probably have had an incredibly hard time to get pass the Dutch defenses without their terror tactics forcing surrender.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-04-2013, 21:04:00
We held out 3-4 times as long as the dutch, eventho we have lower population AND a country that's smaller.

Afsluitdijk
I think your keyboard vomited
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 14-04-2013, 22:04:16
Regarding the NL in WWII discussion, one quote fellow non-FH Dutchie wanted me to put through: "We had one operating tank in WWII, a French renault one. We drove it into the Water to show the Germans you can't pass the Waterlinie with tanks."

And to keep it related, acoustic listening device of Dutch army somewhen before WWII.
(http://www.colectiva.tv/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dutch-army-acoustic-listening-devices-goerz.jpg)
More types here: http://www.colectiva.tv/wordpress/tag/acoustic-listening-devices/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-04-2013, 14:04:39
(http://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/77/67f9c9937b6c4d4e9465d55cc02bdfb3/l.jpg)
King Albert I, king of Belgium during WW I, inspecting the battlefield.

He became very popular during the war for his bravery, but after some time lost popularity among the flemish soldiers (which formed the majority of soldiers) since he supported the censor of dutch mail to their homes while he didn't do it with the french speaking. This happened simply because the army brass didn't speak a word of dutch. When there started a movement (Frontmovement) to ask for less censor (they send a letter to the king, asking if it could be possible to stop censoring almost the whole letters and give them an officer who also speaks dutch, because then there died a lot of people simply because they didn't understand their officers) and more equality among the soldiers from both language-areas, he and the high-command ordered to execute everyone who was possible a member of the movement for "desertion". When the German imperial amy collapsed, he liberated Belgium and was seen as a hero for his bravery. After the war, he also promised a new voting system in which every man got a vote, to gain popularity and calm the poor down to prevent a possible revolt in the background of the language problems and the Russian communist revolution.

I personally love Albert I and still see him as one of our best kings, just added the movement part to show he wasn't the perfect WW 1 hero even tho he saved the Entente and always tried to reach a faster peace.

And secondly, Leopold III, a king which had to resign as king. People usually see him as half a Nazi since he capitulated to the Germans and talked with Hitler to get the Belgian, french speaking, POW's back to Belgium (the dutch speaking were already in Belgium due to the "Flamenpolitik" the germans used to gain favor of the Flemish population, which totally failed due to a heavy resistance in Flanders and a rather succesfull colaboration in the south).
But actually, as my professor of History always said, Leopold III and Albert I did the same thing. They stayed with their army till they could go no further. But Albert I was able of keeping the Germans off due to the flooding of the Yser and because war was fought different then. Leopold III was overrun faster and eventually surrendered when there was no Belgian land left to retreat to, so he could help his soldiers (talks with Hitler) and stay with his population and remain the neutrality. He even already fought the Germans in 1914 when he was just 13 years old. Yet, after the war, he was seen as a nazi. The people voted to keep him in a close referendum (57% total result, 72% in Flanders, 42% in Walloonia), but under pressure of the south, he resigned to prevent a revolt and a republic.

Difference between a hero and a "villain" the people hate is frequently very small, both wanted to remain neutral at all time, both got attacked, and both fought to be able to stay neutral in the conflict. Both fought on the battlefield, both stayed with their troops, yet one is a hero for eternity, the other will be seen as half a nazi for the rest of time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-04-2013, 18:04:56
Some mercenaries fighting in the Congo.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvdw5aFSoM1qcjouuo1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-04-2013, 05:04:44
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/AV_Samsonov.jpg)

General Samsanov, the tragic Russian who committed suicide during the Battle of Tannenberg.

Reread the Guns of August.  Post more WW1! 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-04-2013, 16:04:25
was gonna post more nuclear stuff but i accept requests  ;D

(http://www.wereldoorlog1418.nl/royal-naval-division/27-Battle-of-Passchendaele-november-1917.jpg)
Second battle of Passchendaele, Flanders Fields in the Ypres Salient, Belgium 1917

Quote from: wikipedia
The Second Battle of Passchendaele was the culminating attack during the Third Battle of Ypres of the First World War. The battle took place in the Ypres Salient area of the Western Front, in and around the Belgian town of Passchendaele, between 26 October and 10 November 1917. The Canadian Corps relieved the exhausted II Anzac Corps, continuing the advance started with the First Battle of Passchendaele and ultimately capturing Passchendaele village.[3] Beyond gaining favourable observation positions, the battle was intended to gain drier winter positions on higher ground.[4]
The assault position was directly south of the inter-army boundary between the British Fifth and Second Armies. As a result the Canadian Corps was to attack with support of formations from the British Fifth Army to the north and the I Anzac Corps and X Corps to the south. The offensive was executed in a series of attacks each with limited objectives, delivered at intervals of three or more days. The execution dates of the phases were tentatively given as 26 October, 30 October and 6 November with a final smaller action on 10 November.[5] To permit time to facilitate inter-divisional reliefs, there was a planned seven day pause between the second and third stage during which time the British Second Army was ordered to take over the section of the British Fifth Army front adjoining the Canadian Corps, so that the central portion of the assault could proceed under a single command.[6]
The attack was successful in capturing the German-held high ground along the Passchendaele–Westrozebeke ridge but the campaign was forced to end just short of Westrozebeke. No further attempt was made to build on the momentum of the attack. The significant victory of the Austro-German forces against the Italian Army at the Battle of Caporetto and the forthcoming Battle of Cambrai forced the British into a parallel diversion of resources away from the sector and make an end to offensive actions in the Ypres Salient.
for more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Passchendaele

and the result:
(http://www.100jaargrooteoorlog.be/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_full/public/woi/bezienswaardigheden//163b_zonnebeke.passendale.tynecot.air.dkv.jpg)
Tyne Cot cemetary
The largest commonwealth cemetary in the whole world from any war that was fought. It's located between the small towns of Passendale (new spelling of Passchendaele, but old name lives on in English) and Zonnebeke. It's made on the hill for which the Second Battle of Passchendaele was fought, the hill had a small bunker which was destructed after it was captured, and on the remains of that bunker, the cross of sacrifice was build. Kipling, whose son also died during WW I, made the saying that's on a lot of burial sites "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE". Behind the cross of sacrifice, you see a few tombs who are placed chaotically, that's from people who were burried there immediately after the battle and 2 graves of Germans soldiers, who were also burried there right after the battle (i thought it was 3 of them of which 2 were even buried in the same grave, i remember one of them calling "Otto Bieber", we felt so sorry for him that his last name would get such a negative conotation so many years later). At the back you see a wall, that's one of the walls in the Ypres Area where they just wrote all the names of the MIA. My greatgreatgrandfather also went missing in action, and i still don't know where his name is written. The name Tyne Cot was derived from a farm which stood close to the hill, and the division that explored the hill, thought it resembled the cottages from their home region, where there was some river or town (no longer remember) that was called Tyne, so when they had to put a name on the strategical map, they chose that one. The ground of the cemetery was donated to the UK after the war by King Albert I as a sign of apreciation for the commonwealth help during WWI. The cemetary is still being taken care of by commonwealth wargrave commission (or something like that), you constantly see them keeping everything nice there, and it has to be said, it's incredibly clean and nicely kept. Respect to the people who died there and respect to the people who keep the burial site that nice.

Well, thats what i remember from what the guide told me there, i might have remembered some things wrong so feel free to correct me where needed, if you would have any questions about it, feel free to ask me :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 16-04-2013, 17:04:30
Thought I'd post the German cemetery of the same battle as a comparison, seeing as they're so contradictive.


(http://cdn4.vtourist.com/6/4437835-Langemarck_CemeteryLangemarckWest_Flanders_Ieper.jpg)
Note that these black tiles are not single graves, but rather mass graves with dozens of soldiers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-04-2013, 17:04:24
That's Langemarck, no?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 16-04-2013, 17:04:51
Yes it is, went there on a field trip with school once. Visited both cemeteries and was amazed by the difference.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-04-2013, 17:04:29
We have a large german cemetery north of Limburg. I once went there and walked past each and every stone


seeing the names, saying them in my head...Every grave in front of me was a person once....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-04-2013, 17:04:35
yeah, i also visitied both, was planning to post Langemarck tomorow  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-04-2013, 19:04:56
I've been to both Tyne Cot and Langemarck, my uncle lives near Arras so we made the drive to see Passchendaele one day.  Driving around that area of France and Belgium is an absolutely moving experience. Every once in a while you pass a tiny little cemetery in the middle of nowhere, Commonwealth or German.  My dad and I tried to stop at every one we came to. 

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/4th_Bn_Royal_Fusiliers_22_August_1914.jpg/800px-4th_Bn_Royal_Fusiliers_22_August_1914.jpg)

British soldiers resting in Mons, before taking up defensive positions on the canal.  At Mons, British troops, fighting a desperate rearguard action, laid down such fire with their rifles that the Germans thought they were taking only machine gun fire.

My great-grandfather was among them, and was captured, to be released in 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 17-04-2013, 00:04:11
Thought I'd post the German cemetery of the same battle as a comparison, seeing as they're so contradictive.


(http://cdn4.vtourist.com/6/4437835-Langemarck_CemeteryLangemarckWest_Flanders_Ieper.jpg)
Note that these black tiles are not single graves, but rather mass graves with dozens of soldiers.

That same principle is followed in Zagreb, just that there are more triple crosses in 4 big lanes and a bigger triple cross in the middle, and the plates with the names and dates are at the bottom of each lane.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-04-2013, 12:04:25
Monument for the Scottish soldiers who died during the Battle of the Somme
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 17-04-2013, 13:04:47
French cavalry, August 1914.  Most of these men and horses will probably die on the fields of Lorraine by the end of the month.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/French_heavy_cavalry_Paris_August_1914.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-04-2013, 16:04:51
(http://hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/collections/flour%20sacks/images/1915-036.jpg)
One of the many ships that brought bags of flour to Belgium. After WW1, Belgium was almost completly destroyed and pilaged. Hundreds of thousands or even millions were about to die due to starvation, but thanks to president Herbert Hoover, who insisted on helping "poor little Belgium" (which was seen as the biggest vitcim of WW I due to earlier propagandacampaigns about some brutalities the Germans comitted in Belgium) massive loads of flour bags came to Belgium by boat from the USA saving a large part of the Belgian population. As sign of gratefulness, children would paint these bags and send them back to the USA where the painted bags are still kept as nice antique-item to the present day. I think most bags were payed by private persons which makes the gifts even more impressive to my opinion. This is just one of the many things the Americans did for us after World War I. To all Americans that are on the forum, we still are grateful, i probably wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for those bags of flour.

(http://www.ww1propaganda.com/sites/default/files/3g10881u-22.jpg?1308270837) (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NE-72ZXux-g/SoGkRFAarwI/AAAAAAAAKe4/kDUuXV-0PVA/s400/389px-Remember_Belgium.jpg) (http://www.ww1propaganda.com/sites/default/files/3g10992u-72.jpg?1308958254)
As for some examples of allied propaganda using Belgium, which made the empathy with us after the war stronger

Flour bags:
Before
(http://hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/collections/flour%20sacks/images/1916-021.jpg)
after
(http://hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/collections/flour%20sacks/images/1919-065.jpg)
(http://trundlebedtales.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/flour-sacks.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-04-2013, 17:04:47
of all the nations, we did suffered the most. Almost everything was destroyed.

The germans were furious. We, little belgium, have ruined there entire plans for a quick victory in france. We held out 3 times as long as the germans predicted at Liege and Antwerp.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Townsend._World_War_I_%28Punch_Magazine_1914%29.jpg) Here is another famous photo

Small young Belgium stands strong against "Elderly" germany
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-04-2013, 17:04:00
Love the saussages he's carrying.
Fritz, iz iet zime für ze Bratwursten?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-04-2013, 18:04:56
Barbara Tuchmann covers Belgium's role in 1914 beautifully.  The chapter about the destruction of Louvain is deeply moving, and so is the section depicting Belgium's entry into the war.  Germany's ultimatum: Let the German Army march through, or face its overwhelming might.  You have 12 hours to decide. 

Plucky little Belgium, as we say in Britain!
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Xnqe6ELe_us/SZP-2Vh1EOI/AAAAAAAAAI0/BndqK9v6d0g/s1600/bravo+belgium.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-04-2013, 21:04:51
(http://users.skynet.be/fonck/beelden/bray1.jpg)

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Capitaine de Bray and Docteur Gripekoven in Luyghem, November 1917

Apparently, these men belong to the 4. Division d' Armee.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 18-04-2013, 22:04:05
Love the saussages he's carrying.
Fritz, iz iet zime für ze Bratwursten?

Since when do we say "zime" instead of "time", even if we have heavy accent? And why should we use a wrong plural form anyways ;D You managed to make an "ü", the plural of "Bratwurst" is "Bratwürste".
Haha, enough grammar nazi for no :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-04-2013, 10:04:26
Since when do we say "zime" instead of "time", even if we have heavy accent? And why should we use a wrong plural form anyways ;D You managed to make an "ü", the plural of "Bratwurst" is "Bratwürste".
Haha, enough grammar nazi for now :P

Anyway. ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/e5R7I0o.jpg)
Somewhere, 250 km North of Timbuktu ...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-04-2013, 11:04:34
Mind if I ask what's the vehicle behind?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-04-2013, 12:04:25
Camel Mk.1

(Panhard Véhicule Blindé Léger (VBL))

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Bundesarchiv_Bild_104-0669,_%C3%9Cbung_deutscher_Soldaten_mit_Flammenwerfer.jpg)
German flamethrowerteam, 1917
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 19-04-2013, 14:04:27
Damn, hOMEr_jAy, you are right. You cannot do typos while correcting other people ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-04-2013, 15:04:59
(http://www.historyinanhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Battle-of-Verdun.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 20-04-2013, 09:04:55
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4959465814_3c742ab73d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-04-2013, 09:04:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Iranian_soldier_shooting_with_DShk.jpg)

Iranian soldier firing a DShK during Operation Karbala-5, Iraq-Iran War, 1987. Karbala-5 was an offensive carried out by the Iranian Army that targeted the strategic city of Al-Basrah. The Battle was brutal and the offensive was halted, after both sides took heavy losses, the Iraqi Republican Guards elite units launched a counterattack against the exhausted Iranian soldiers.

Iraq used Chemical Weapons several times over the course of this battle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-04-2013, 12:04:24
(http://abload.de/img/image-486118-galleryvtezfj.jpg)
German "EGB" paratroopers in Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-04-2013, 19:04:39
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6090/6118142017_81acef207d_b.jpg)
Las Vegas, 1963
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-04-2013, 17:04:01
(http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/75/Kocatepe1922.jpg)
Mustafa Kemal at Kocatepe Hill during the Battle of Dumlupınar on 26–30 August 1922.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-04-2013, 18:04:44
I feel very patriotic today. No wonder why.  ::)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/T%C3%BCrk_s%C3%BCvari_birliklerinin_%C4%B0zmire_giri%C5%9Fi.jpg)

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Kemalist forces after liberating Izmir, 1922.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-04-2013, 20:04:48
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5965/smyrnidioikitirio.jpg)

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Smyrna/İzmir: The Changing of the Guard at the Greek general headquarters
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 22-04-2013, 20:04:34
Never quite understood who the hell thought of the fluffy shoe-top covers...or anything else on that uniform.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-04-2013, 21:04:09
The cap called "Phario" symbolizes the tear dropped by Jesus on the cross
The white collor of the shirt symbolizes the purity of the Greek fights
the vest called "Phermeli" has symbols of Greek Folklore and a "X" and "O" which stands for Christian Orthodox
the shoes called "Tsarouchia" have 60 nails on the sole and the fluffy thing called "Founta" was supposed to be used to hide sharp objects and knifes for use against the enemy during the Greek revolution, but others claim it was there to protect the feet from cold. The shoes weight about 3 Kgs each.
The "skirt" called "foustanela" has 400 "crosses"(cant find an actual word for it in English, its those things it does like different levels) which represent 400 years of slavery.

This uniform was used by the Greek revolutioners "Klephtes and Armatole" (ie:thiefs and people who carry arms" and then by the best unit of the army the "Evzones" (ie:those who are well armed) Currently just the presidential guard is using it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 22-04-2013, 21:04:28
I don't think anyone else thought the presidential guards' uniform so thoroughly.
So, it also indicates that the Greeks are blessed by God, because they wear God's tears on their heads?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 22-04-2013, 21:04:25
Pretty much  ;D

Its more of honor to those who gave their lives for our liberty.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 22-04-2013, 22:04:56
Also confers a decided tactical advantage when your enemy is laughing too hard to be able to steady his aim.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 22-04-2013, 22:04:54
and shatters enemy morale after being defeated by guys in skirts ("Freeeeedoooom")
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 23-04-2013, 04:04:35
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3503/hp91249.png)
1987 Moscow Soviet-American Peace Walk/Rally.
So this is what I missed out on in the 80s. Always strange seeing photos like this, everyone is wearing weird clothes...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-04-2013, 17:04:18
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4070/4219831881_2093fe6afd_o.jpg)
Main Gate at Mercury, Nevada

1953 - Security guards at entrance to NV Proving Grounds. Here guards check passes of incoming and outgoing personnel. They also have the authority to completely search any vehicle.

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 24-04-2013, 02:04:48
(http://grummeper.lgnas.com/html/1936-1939/images/ebro/ebro09.jpg)
At midnight between 24th and 25th July, 1938, under the command of
Lieutenant Colonel Modesto, soldiers of the newly formed Army of the
Ebro, crossed the river, breaking through the defensive lines of General
Yagüe’s Moroccan Army. The Battle of the Ebro (as we know it today) had begun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-04-2013, 12:04:16
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4713363381_8957c589eb_o.jpg)
Aces high, F-16I Sufa, F-16D Barak, F-15I Ra'am, Israel Air Force.

I think no country has such cool standard camouflage on planes as Israel, damn i love it  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 24-04-2013, 20:04:08
(http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/dalemcdonald/dm1860.jpg)
Cuban Mig27  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 25-04-2013, 02:04:04
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6340/hp995871.png)

Australian 11th Battalion, 1915, Giza.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-04-2013, 15:04:49
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4035/4221810133_3026de23e3_b.jpg)
This was a test of the crafts ability to withstand the rigors of a nuclear detonation, The test was a failure however when the blimp was damaged beyond repair the previous day by high winds.

Nevada Test site
Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-04-2013, 20:04:31

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Seyit Ali Çabuk (1889-1939), usually called Corporal Seyit; was a First World War gunner in the Ottoman Army.

Following the heavy naval bombardment of the forts guarding the Narrows on 18 March 1915, the gun he was serving in the Mecidiye fort remained operational but its shell crane had been damaged. Seyit carried three 275 kg artillery shells up to the gun enabling it to continue firing on the attacking Allied fleet. One of the shells reputedly hit the British pre-dreadnought HMS Ocean, fatally damaging it.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Seyid_Onbashi.jpg/441px-Seyid_Onbashi.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-04-2013, 21:04:28
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2756/4224913941_9b19a5d357_o.jpg)
B-47's in Morocco

Morocco1957
LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTO
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 28-04-2013, 00:04:08
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/AMARC_at_Davis-Monthan_Air_Force_Base-cropped.jpg)

Not exactly related to a certain conflict, but a picture from Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) located in Tuscon, Arizona, where the US Air Force stores thousands of planes, either in a ready condition, as spare part dispencer or for scrapping.

If you have a little time, go to google earth and browse the satellite pictures of that area. Impressive, how many planes a stored there. I wonder, what the area would look like on a current picture.

Let's, if you can catch spot them all!

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-04-2013, 01:04:19
Glad to see others post so i can post without doubleposting
Damn i have many nice pics to share
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4015/4224914029_a9b2c8f831_o.jpg)
B-52 with X15

March 1959
LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_X-15
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 28-04-2013, 01:04:24

Not exactly related to a certain conflict, but a picture from Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) located in Tuscon, Arizona, where the US Air Force stores thousands of planes, either in a ready condition, as spare part dispencer or for scrapping.

If you have a little time, go to google earth and browse the satellite pictures of that area. Impressive, how many planes a stored there. I wonder, what the area would look like on a current picture.

Let's, if you can catch spot them all!

I remember looking at that a few years ago... I could swear they even had some WWII / directly post WW II aircraft stored there! Can't see them now though... Seems they got rid of them... Still they have some Vietnam era Corsair IIs I think.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 28-04-2013, 05:04:21
Croatian M36 Jackson:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff148/nero2106977/Improvizirani/M-36.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 28-04-2013, 06:04:40
T-34 in 1992, used by Croatians in an attack:

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff148/nero2106977/Improvizirani/malobijelo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-04-2013, 08:04:20
Would they sell some airplanes to civilians?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-04-2013, 09:04:15
Would they sell some airplanes to civilians?
Sometimes yes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-04-2013, 11:04:05
I have seen private persons on youtube with a perfectly functioning F-4 Phantom II <3
I think u can't arm them tho, i nko it sounds logical, but well, you never kno in Muricah.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 28-04-2013, 12:04:08
Well, that would be too much fun :D. Yeah, old jet fighters are legal to buy and surprisingly cheap.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-04-2013, 12:04:03
Just imagine some guy going crazy and napalming a small town in one of those.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-04-2013, 00:04:42
Comment reminds me of a deoderant commercial in Vice City
http://youtu.be/iflwZTNcb4E?t=33m22s
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4048/4224935503_058f6abaf0_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2794/4224935435_5361d5808c_o.jpg)
X3 in 1953

Life magazine photo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-3_Stiletto
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 29-04-2013, 17:04:40
(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4352/hp3685777.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-04-2013, 02:04:46
Just can't get enough from seeing 50's and 60's nuclear tests. It just always has a certain atmosphere between optimism, creepiness and yet the bad feeling you have since you now know how dangerous they were and those people are unaware of the effects. Well, i think it's one of the most fascinating things there is, probably also the reason i like the Fallouts so much.
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4059/4229306831_af0fc35247_o.jpg)
Operation Doorstep - 1953

"Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-04-2013, 23:04:59
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/62184_429118233835915_1452397859_n.jpg)
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Asad Forces, East Aleppo

Hope Assad wins.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 30-04-2013, 23:04:04
Both sides have blood on their hands.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-04-2013, 23:04:53
Yes,  definately. But victory of Assad sill be better for Middle East, and most important for me; Turkey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-05-2013, 01:05:41
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4036/4294143664_36f5c1fd27_o.jpg)
M60 Tank Undergoing Testing

Deep water fording kits allow the tank to go under water
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 01-05-2013, 10:05:47
Is that thing goin up there the snorkel? And what is that second "barrel" over the main gun? It looks like a part of a gas system to me but I could be wrong on that one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 01-05-2013, 10:05:10
Actually, it seems to be some kind of ATGM launcher. You can see something inside the upper barrel that could resemble the tip of a rocket. Could also be a flamethrower.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-05-2013, 14:05:22
Both sides have blood on their hands.
I'm gonna go ahead and say that the guy who is using chemical weapons and airstrikes against his own people (Asad) is morally worse. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-05-2013, 15:05:30
That's becuz western media only tells the story from one side (finally starts to change a bit tho). The western propaganda is always about how holy liberation angels driving unicorns that shit rainbows fight the evil Assad, who has hitler, stalin, ahmedinedjad and satan as assistants, likes using chemical weapons against his civilians, likes massacres on innocent women and children and orders air strikes on hospitals to see some nice explosions. And other thing, in media u always hear how assad is losing etc. I'm only one wondering how most of Syria is still under his control when he is always losing? Fuck western propaganda media, worst of it is that people honestly think it's neutral and at the same time laugh at North Korean media.

Reality:
Talibanextremists are fighting a dictator who doesn't want to give in his power. Both sides just kill innocent people whenever they get bored or wanna cause terror.
And about US claiming chemical attacks 2 things:
a) there is no proof but taliban witnesses
b) the moment the terrorrists get chemical weapons, i see them using it again Assad his forces rather than the opposite. Assad knows the US is just waiting for him to use chemical weapons so the USA can then attack Syria "for the protection of the people" while the US just wants to get rid of the taliban and wants to put another corrupt puppet in charge.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 01-05-2013, 17:05:38
I know our media is not neutral but how do you know your media, which you take these informations off, is neutral? I don't want to deny that the information we get is always filtered for someones interest but that possibly every media is kind of biased to one side.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 01-05-2013, 17:05:12
(http://www.afwing.com/intro/usmilitaryaviation/x47b.jpg)
X-47b
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-05-2013, 17:05:12
I don't get neutral information from anywhere. I just search information from what both sides say. And when u put them together, you get a better view i think. of course, we never know the exact truth, but dunno if there ever is a real truth in a conflict
@korsakov, is that a simulation/photoshop or real picture? (nice find)
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Post by: Wilhelm on 01-05-2013, 20:05:32
@korsakov, is that a simulation/photoshop or real picture? (nice find)

Definitely photoshop/concept image.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 01-05-2013, 21:05:41
 it was just announced that the X-47 is undergoing carrier trials (on deck and hangar only) so that image could very well be real.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 01-05-2013, 21:05:08
Looks photoshopped.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 01-05-2013, 21:05:29
It just looks photoshopped because its so sleek  8)

More photos + video.
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9324/x47b03.png
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/3950/jucasondeck2.jpg
http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/07/martin02_610x343.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-DTZOkWV60
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-05-2013, 22:05:44
Looks like a remote controlled HO229 in the video :p
Always wondered: Isn't it fairly easy to hack a drone? I mean, there are so many ways to do it, i think. Isn't it too dangerous to make ur forces rely on them?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 01-05-2013, 22:05:08
I don't see that happening anytime soon, something this high-tech will no doubt have signal encryption etc. Wouldn't be surprised if it self destructs when it changes hands mid air and not grounded.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 01-05-2013, 22:05:24
I still believe that first picture is photoshopped because the X-47b is really clear while everything else is less defined (image quality-wise).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 01-05-2013, 23:05:09
Look at the shadow. Shopped.  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-05-2013, 13:05:01
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2743/4285219690_3230c2a962_o.jpg)
XM551 (M551) "Sheridan" Testing

Pilot # 12 swimming the Ohio River, 1965.
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Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 02-05-2013, 13:05:33
(http://acidcow.com/pics/20120525/acid_picdump_11.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 02-05-2013, 15:05:30
Oh look, it's Speckled Jim!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-05-2013, 13:05:55
(http://www.sikhnet.com/files/news/2009/April/Maharaja%20Bhupinder%20Singh%20of%20Patiala%20with%20Belgian%20Generals%20in%20april%201915.%20Photo%20Courtesy%20Belgian%20Army%20Museum%20Brussels.jpg)
Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Patiala with Belgian generals in april 1915


Courtesy Belgian Army Museum, at the cinquantenaire in Brussels
http://www.klm-mra.be/klm-new/engels/main01.php?id=collecties/virtueel#
It has a really nice collection and a nice big hall full of planes
Museumbuilding was completely payed by the Belgian king Leopold II who wanted to celebrate the 50th independance anniversary of Belgium
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 03-05-2013, 18:05:46
WW1 coloured pics.

The first colour photographs from the German front line during World War One

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/3460206/The-first-colour-photographs-from-the-German-front-line-during-World-War-One.html
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Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 03-05-2013, 21:05:10
^ In contrast to black and white photos, this one actually looks real to me. All those other pictures (although real an unaltered) in black and white always seemed surreal. This photo looks like it could have been taken yesterday.
Great photo.

p.s.: Partially because it is not bombed yet maybe :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-05-2013, 23:05:29
Those aren't that new...I've had a couple of those photos saved on my computer for yearrrrrsss xD
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Post by: Kading on 04-05-2013, 04:05:17
Those aren't that new...I've had a couple of those photos saved on my computer for yearrrrrsss xD

Well of course they aren't new. They were taken nearly 100 years ago! Gnuk Gnuk Gnuk!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-05-2013, 22:05:23
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8122/8658864619_f46f6b4485_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-05-2013, 22:05:40
impressive photo. caption?

Anyways:

(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/foto_album/foto/silah/1-K.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-05-2013, 22:05:31
was without caption, but i think they're Israeli pave lows
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-05-2013, 23:05:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/1948-Jordanian_artillery_shelling_Jerusalem.jpg)

Jordanian artillery shelling Jeruzalem, 1948 Arab-isreali war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-05-2013, 23:05:54
^Nice, shots like that are always amazing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-05-2013, 14:05:56
(http://donmooreswartales.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/joe-taylor-black-marine-vietnam.jpg?w=604&h=442)
Cpl Joe Taylor, center, and two of his buddies in Vietnam with a bomb-sniffing police dog. Taylor served with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in the 1960s. Photo provided.
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Post by: Sander93 on 05-05-2013, 19:05:48
(http://panzer.weissenborn.biz/Datenbanken/Galerie/BILDER/032.jpg)

A cookie for the first to guess what the hell it is.

Not an audition for Pixar's new 'Tanks'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 05-05-2013, 19:05:01
Looks like a (Leopard ?) driving school tank on the left.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-05-2013, 20:05:43
(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/4281/205453952020420128.jpg)
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BMC "Kirpi" (meaning "Hedgehog") in an excercise

Pretty low-res pic, sorry about that. But I've seen one in real life. Its HUUUUGE.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 05-05-2013, 20:05:51
http://panzer.weissenborn.biz/Datenbanken/Galerie/BILDER/032.jpg

A cookie for the first to guess what the hell it is.

Not an audition for Pixar's new 'Tanks'.

As it there is also a leopard on the same picture, it has to be a wiesel. As I can count only 4 road weels it has to be a wiesel 1. It is no driving school version, as this has a a cabin on its back. I guess the weaponary (TOW, 20mm autocannon or recconnaisance equipment) was removed.

By the way: driving school wiesel and marder:

(http://data3.primeportal.net/apc/dieter_krause/fahrschulpanzer_wiesel/images/fahrschulpanzer_wiesel_03_of_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-05-2013, 19:05:59
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1642/12october20103.jpg)
IDF combat simulation at Shizafon 12 october 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-05-2013, 22:05:19
A group of French camarades pose for a picture in a German prison camp.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/72863_10200477763000840_375016491_n.jpg)
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Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 07-05-2013, 22:05:56
Love those cliché moustaches they have.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-05-2013, 22:05:09
(http://www.f-14association.com/stories-16_clip_image002.jpg)
Zone 5 Afterburner Photo off the Coast of Vietnam

by Dave “Bio” Baranek

 

It was April 1989 and I was deployed with the VF-2 Bounty Hunters aboard USS Ranger, passing through the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam. I was scheduled for an evening combat air patrol (CAP) mission as a flight of two.  After launch we were to take station about 150 miles from the ship in case anything came out from Vietnam.  Soviet MiG-23 Floggers, Bears, and Badgers operated regularly out of Cam Ranh Bay at that time.

I had been taking photos since I started flying in Fleet squadrons eight years before, and I saw a golden opportunity for a great shot of the F-14's magnificent afterburners. I was a Lieutenant Commander (O4) but since I was flying with a junior pilot we were the wingman. But as the senior person in the flight I was the mission commander. The lead was my pilot from the previous deployment, and we figured we'd have a little extra fuel, so after the mission brief I described a photo set-up we could execute on the way out to our station. Everyone agreed to my plan.

My aircraft launched first, at about sunset. We climbed to 10,000 feet overhead the carrier and waited for our lead. He joined up, took the lead, and we headed toward our station. But rather than climb immediately we stayed at 10K until we were a few miles from the ship. Then using hand signals and our second radio we coordinated the photo shoot exactly as I had briefed it. By now it was fairly dark, 10-15 minutes after sunset. Lead manually swept his wings to about 50 degrees; my pilot kept the wings in auto so we would have a maneuvering advantage. The flight stabilized at about 300 knots, and lead selected full afterburner ("zone 5") while pulling his nose up about 30 degrees. I had asked him to pull the nose up for two reasons: (1) control airspeed for smoother flying while I took photos, and (2) I knew it would look cool! As soon as we stabilized in the climb I started taking photos. I told my pilot, "Move up...good." "A little forward." "A little down...good." I was clicking away with my auto-winder, but it looked so cool that a few times I pulled the camera down and just looked. I could clearly see the discs of shockwaves in the burner plumes, slowly moving forward and back as our speed and altitude changed. The burner plumes didn't look like fire, they looked like bright glowing cones about 50 feet long. In just a few moments - maybe a minute? - I had shot all 24 frames of film, so I came up on the radio and said I was good. We were near our CAP altitude of 25,000 feet so both pilots went back to normal mode of operation.

Soon we stabilized and checked fuel. Oops, we had used all of our mission fuel reserve. We checked for aerial refueling, but none was available. It was a pitch black night as we slowly headed to our station. In my cockpit we started to think of a story about what happened to our fuel...but we never needed it. We orbited silently waiting for visitors that never came. About an hour and a half later it was time to head to the recovery pattern and start our return to the ship. A few days later we pulled into Singapore and I got my film developed, to see one of my personal favorite photos.

The day would have been even more memorable if I had been able to play with the Vietnamese MiG-23 Floggers that came out during daylight, but due to an aircraft problem I could only listen to the action on my UHF and watch my buddies' videotapes....

from http://www.f-14association.com/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-05-2013, 21:05:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/AkarGreek1922.jpg/799px-AkarGreek1922.jpg)
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Greek soldiers, during the Battle of Dumlupinar, 1922.

Really interesting photo since they can be seen using Chauchat's, and what is that rifle? Mannlicher?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-05-2013, 22:05:20
(http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp98/D-Mitch_photos/memoriam.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-05-2013, 00:05:19
Tamil Tigers
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/LTTE_bike_platoon_north_of_Killinochini_may_2004.jpg/800px-LTTE_bike_platoon_north_of_Killinochini_may_2004.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 09-05-2013, 02:05:45
Vukovar 1991, AK granatwerfer? improvised grenade launcher nicknamed "the drunken ustasha" by the serbs

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/73571_470336876350496_1997161408_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-05-2013, 14:05:10
(http://i34.tinypic.com/futgu9.jpg)
funny to see all the people on the bridge
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 09-05-2013, 17:05:20
^^ I would've jumped down even if it killed me :d
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 09-05-2013, 17:05:01
Why is David Hasselhoff helping the Serbs?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 09-05-2013, 19:05:55
It's a Croatian unit and that is a croatian improvisation but the serbs called it the drunken ustasha because, I quiote a silly story from a magazine: " The Serbs believed that only drunkness could provide the Croats to throw granades with that strenght"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-05-2013, 13:05:28
(http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp98/D-Mitch_photos/084645.jpg)
So nice looking plane
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 10-05-2013, 13:05:03
SU-33 Flanker?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-05-2013, 13:05:07
Yep

(http://hacse.hacfleisch.org/images/thumb/7/71/Kamov_K-25.jpg/350px-Kamov_K-25.jpg)

Ka 25 of the naval aviation
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-05-2013, 13:05:29
yeah, very few were build and many countries try to get some, but Russia didnt deliver any yet for as far as i know except 1 or 2 to china as "testing" to purchase a larger amount after. Ofc, china just used them for reverse engineering  ::)

-damn too late
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 10-05-2013, 13:05:29
Ka-25 was funny to play in BF:V ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 11-05-2013, 04:05:16
(http://imageshack.us/a/img195/4407/dscn.png)

KA-52's participating in the May 9th 2013 parade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-05-2013, 11:05:55
best chopper to fly alone in BFV i think
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6313/81237179.b2/0_7578e_23ff2a4e_XXXL.jpg)
Soviet aircraft above is a YAK 38 Forger

Only 90 were built, of those 37 crashed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-05-2013, 14:05:51
Didn't those Yaks also have a flight time of like...20 minutes?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-05-2013, 16:05:31
I don't know about their flight time, but when flying vertical only, i can immagine that to be true. Vertical flights waste fuel insanely fast, also on the AV-8.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 13-05-2013, 19:05:08
When hovering, the Harrier needs more than 80% of its thrust directed below. At this rate, the engine heat up pretty fast, and since the plane is not moving at enough speed to increase the air flow into the engine (instead of the Rolls-Royce Pegasus struggling to suck enough amount of air to create thrust), it needs alternative cooling method, which is water spray. Harrier carries enough water to stay hovering for about 10 to 20 minutes, more than that, the engine overheats, the compressor stalls, then the plane lose power and falls from the sky.

Yes, jet engine overheat does not always produce that "boom" and huge fireball that Michael Bay, Hollywood, and the general audience always expected.

This is a rare Thai Navy's AV-8S Matador (Spanish gen.1 Harrier) becoming a monument (previous picture removed).

http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1330472/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-05-2013, 23:05:10
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/Firefox/web_120618-N-MH210-017.jpg)
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Cindy Harbison performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary A. Anderson/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:50
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4738/hp281864.png)
Officer Atatürk dictating a letter, 1912, Tripolitania.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:40
(http://img.blogcu.com/uploads/samsun03_15ncitumen.jpg)
Mustafa Kemal at Samsun, 1924

This sunday, the start of the Tukish independance war will be comemorated. Mustafa Kemal landed at Samsun on the 19th of May 1919 and started liberating Türkiye from there. In a few years time, he would defeat the Ottomans, the Greek, the Armenians, the french and other occupying forces in order to settle a democratic laïcist republic, free of any foreign invaders.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commemoration_of_Atat%C3%BCrk,_Youth_and_Sports_Day
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:40
Hmm, yeah those famous photos.  ;D By the way, he was only Mustafa Kemal at that time. He was named "Atatürk", meaning Fater of All Turks after he died in 1938.

(http://www.atamml.k12.tr/webProjeleri/Projeler_2012/BusraTasci_418/sitem/images/sakarya2.jpg)
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Mustafa Kemal inspecting troops before Battle of Sakarya, 1921.

This one is really interesting because soldiers are wearing Stahlhelm's, which were only used by assault units in the Ottoman Army. Since the National Assembly Army uses what's left of WW1, what the Soviets lended us, and of course supplies of the Anatolian people who voulenteered to donate them to the army, so these are quite unusual.

I suppose its the Ottoman 15th Army controlled by Kazim Karabekir Pasha, which refused to surrender to the invading allies, and were brought west to fight the Greeks after they beat the Armenian gangs and the French in the East. Well, at least that's the biggest possibility.

This sunday, the start of the Tukish independance war will be comemorated. Mustafa Kemal landed at Samsun on the 19th of May 1919 and started liberating Türkiye from there. In a few years time, he would defeat the Ottomans, the Greek, the Armenians, the french and other occupying forces in order to settle a democratic laïcist republic, free of any foreign invaders.

Im going over to the capital Ankara to celebrate  ;D Hope the AKPKK (that's what people call it these days) police wont pepper-spray me and hit me with their huge-ass metal sticks to death...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:10
Hmm, yeah those famous photos.  ;D By the way, he was only Mustafa Kemal at that time. He was named "Atatürk", meaning Fater of All Turks after he died in 1938.
I thought he got it in 1934?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:10
Hmm, yeah those famous photos.  ;D By the way, he was only Mustafa Kemal at that time. He was named "Atatürk", meaning Fater of All Turks after he died in 1938.
I thought he got it in 1934?

The Grand National Assembly made the decision to commemorate him after he died AFAIK.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:48
I might be wrong about this one, i only had that date from a song about Atatürk his life and name. Might do some search over it later this evening if i have time
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-05-2013, 18:05:51
Tell me if you find anything, I might be wrong, but that's what they told me since I was 4 or so.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-05-2013, 19:05:57
I have time now, i thought i had a groupwork, went to where i thought we decided to meet. I was there late and still noone was there. Then i found it was planned tomorow  ???

Anyway:
from http://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustafa_Kemal_Atat%C3%BCrk
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21 Haziran 1934'te çıkarılan Soyadı Kanunu'na göre her Türk, kendi adından başka, ailesinin ortak olarak kullanacağı bir soyadına sahip olacaktı. Bu soyadları Türkçe olacak, ahlâka aykırı ve gülünç adlar soyadı olarak alınamayacaktı. Soyadı Kanunu'nun kabulünden sonra 24 Kasım 1934 tarihinde TBMM tarafından, Mustafa Kemal'e "Atatürk" soyadı verilmiştir.[82] 26 Kasım 1934 tarihinde çıkarılan kanunla ise; Ağa, Hacı, Hafız, Hoca, Molla, Efendi, Bey, Beyefendi, Paşa, Hanım, Hanımefendi ve Hazretleri gibi lakap ve unvanlar kaldırılmıştır.[83]

and the song i talked about: http://youtu.be/PPInaUarc9A?t=2m32s

So i guess he got it in 1934

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-05-2013, 20:05:31
That's good, he got to see his epic surname.  :)

So you speak Turkish enough to understand that paragraph?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-05-2013, 20:05:38
I don't really understand it that much. Just got parts that i thought i knew what they are about, then put it in google translate, and i got the confirmation

and the song i more or less understand, since there is also an english version of it, after i knew the english version, i listen only to Turkish version, so i started picking up some more of it. That's also how i knew Atatürk was born in Salonika, i didn't kno before Turks said Salonika to Thesaloniki (the way i knew the place from RTW ;) )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-05-2013, 21:05:12
Ah, Salonika, beautiful city, shame it has been really shaken through the past.  8) I've seen Atatürk's house there, I got some photos. Maybe I'll post in Revolting Uniting.  :D

Anyways, pics and photos should speak instead of us.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-05-2013, 13:05:59
(http://www.thetraveltart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ataturk-words-1024x619.jpg)
Mustafa Kemal his words to the family of ANZAC forces who lost their lifes at Galipoli. So keep in mind, these words came from a former enemy. This is one of the nicest things i've ever read from what a politician said to family of people who died in a war. Mustafa Kemal knew what he was talking about, he was there himself, you feel while reading it that he truely feels with everyone, friend and foe and keeping peace as the most important good there is. Just the way he was.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-05-2013, 14:05:21
This isn't the "Kemal appreciation" thread... Nobody cares

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7418/37160442jo8.jpg)
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The Greeks in Odessa, February 1919

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In 1919 , Greece was one of Nations contributed to the allied expedition of the Ukraine, against Soviet Russia, in order to overthrow the Communist regime. The Greek Expeditionary Corps composed of the entire A' Army Corps, under Maj. Gen. Constantinos Nither .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 16-05-2013, 14:05:27
This isn't the "Greek appreciation" -thread either so stop posting pictures of them. You know what, let's stop posting pictures all together, so no one gets their butt hurt.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-05-2013, 14:05:44
Its another thing posting PICTURES in the PICTURE of the day thread and another having half a page about Kemal. Theres a thread called Unite and Revolt for that. I was not talking about the pictures they posted.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-05-2013, 14:05:11
Why the anger, why the rage?
(http://www.sakketosaggelos.gr/Images/Uploaded/image006(558).jpg)
TREATY OF LAUSANNE

(24 July 1923)

The British Empire, France, Italy, Japan, Greece, Roumania and the Serb-Croat-Slovene State of the one part, and Turkey of the other part;
Being united in the desire to bring to a final close the state of war which has existed in the East since 1914,
Quote from: wikipedia article about Mustafa Kemal
Turkish-Greek alliance


The post-war leader of Greece, Eleftherios Venizelos, was also determined to establish normal relations between the two states. The war devastated Western Anatolia, and the financial burden of Ottoman Muslim refugees from Greece blocked rapprochement. Venizelos moved forward with the agreement despite accusations of conceding too much on the issues of the naval armaments, and the properties of the Ottoman Greeks from Turkey according to the Treaty of Lausanne.[118] Kemal resisted the pressures of historic enmities or atrocity-mongering between the societies. In spite of Turkish animosity against the Greeks, Kemal showed acute sensitivity to even the slightest allusion to these tensions; at one point, he ordered the removal of a painting showing a Turkish soldier plunging his bayonet to a Greek soldier by stating, "What a revolting scene!".[119]
Ultimately, many Greeks consider the reconciliation with Turkey among the greatest foreign policy achievements of Venizelos' final term as Prime Minister. Greece renounced all its claims over Turkish territory and the two sides concluded an agreement on 30 April 1930. On 25 October, Venizelos visited Turkey, and signed a treaty of friendship.[120] Venizelos even forwarded Atatürk's name for the 1934 Nobel Peace Prize,[121] Even after his fall from power, Greco-Turkish relations remained cordial. Indeed, Venizelos' successor Panagis Tsaldaris came to visit Atatürk in September 1933 and signed a more comprehensive agreement, called the Entente Cordiale, a stepping stone for the Balkan Pact.
Greek Premier Ioannis Metaxas said of Atatürk and the Turkish-Greek alliance, that "...Greece, which has the highest estimation of the renowned leader, heroic soldier, and enlightened creator of Turkey. We will never forget that President Atatürk was the true founder of the Turkish-Greek alliance based on a framework of common ideals and peaceful cooperation. He developed ties of friendship between the two nations which it would be unthinkable to dissolve. Greece will guard its fervent memories of this great man, who determined an unalterable future path for the noble Turkish nation."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 16-05-2013, 15:05:38
(http://static2.dmcdn.net/static/video/759/051/14150957:jpeg_preview_large.jpg?20110830214343)


Bad english in the Cro Army, 1991.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-05-2013, 16:05:44
Kemal photos or not, this is the photo thread. So posting photos is fine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-05-2013, 16:05:48
Kemal photos or not, this is the photo thread. So posting photos is fine.
Then post some, Captain Obvious.

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6158/ba20.jpg)
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Nigerian Troops in Mali.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 16-05-2013, 17:05:01
(http://imageshack.us/a/img842/3862/mp91846116.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-05-2013, 21:05:49
(http://www.xairforces.net/images/news/large_news/Turkish-Air-Force_F-35-Joint-Strike-Fighter-jet_030912.jpg)
Turkish F-35
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-05-2013, 10:05:14
i wonder how greek F35's look like...............
oh wait
Still 200+million dollar for one aircraft. When planes like the EF2000 outperform this aircraft in many many ways, minus in stealth signature. While costing 75 million less... and having much less operating costs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 18-05-2013, 10:05:53
We don't want silly F35's.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LFi-XNOde9g/UCYW4nooa5I/AAAAAAAAOF0/gs-dJTpHVFE/s1600/m2000_5_17.jpg)

we got airplanes from 30 years ago!

Mirage 2000
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 18-05-2013, 10:05:56
Sexy mirage is sexy  ;D

no way the F35 is that sexy

(http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2008-4/23/13951.jpg)
Mirage F.1 <3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-05-2013, 10:05:12
F16 is da best, forget da rest

(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/913/imagesfak.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 18-05-2013, 11:05:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/German_Panavia_Tornado.JPG/640px-German_Panavia_Tornado.JPG)

Panavia Tornado, you know, because sweep wing is cool.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 18-05-2013, 12:05:50
(http://science.dodlive.mil/files/2012/01/081112-F-7823A-306.jpg)

I always found the F-15 better regarding looks and of course F-117 :P

EDIT: How do I resize this monster?  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-05-2013, 13:05:58
Is this okay?  :)

(http://science.dodlive.mil/files/2012/01/081112-F-7823A-306.jpg)

I always found the F-15 better regarding looks and of course F-117 :P

EDIT: How do I resize this monster?  ???
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 18-05-2013, 13:05:47
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[img width=700 ]http://science.dodlive.mil/files/2012/01/081112-F-7823A-306.jpg[/img]

I always found the F-15 better regarding looks and of course F-117 :P

EDIT: How do I resize this monster?  ???

Just add width=700 to the img code. Just as shown above.

Edit:
Just saw something wrong with my code. There was a Http:\\ out of place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-05-2013, 14:05:57
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100831214230/tfumux/images/c/c3/Grumman_F-14_Tomcat.jpg)
Über Bad-ass plane F-14
I love the F-14, F-8, F-4, F-22. And strongly like the Panavia Tornado and Eurofighters. F-16's also have their charms
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 18-05-2013, 15:05:53
Finally I got it. Took me like ages as it never showed up. I just deleted everything and tried it your way. Thanks, Turkish and Oberst.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-05-2013, 00:05:34
do 770, then it's perfect screensize (at least on my screen)
(http://www.forumlord.net/attachments/5166d1365233566/19-may-s-1919-mustafa-kemalin-samsuna-k-.jpg)
Mustafa Kemal, right after his landing in Samsun exactly 94 years ago.

PS: why isn't anyone posting in normal POTD thread?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-05-2013, 03:05:07
Not sure but I will do so now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-05-2013, 08:05:07
Mustafa Kemal, right after his landing in Samsun exactly 94 years ago.

Today is the anniversary. I was in Samsun last year, so I got the chance to see all the celebrations.

Anyways;

(http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_105-DOA6369,_Deutsch-Ostafrika,_Askari.jpg)
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German East-Africa Askari

Edit: shit, cant post properly from mobile phone, can someone fix it? Im sure its a repost tho...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-05-2013, 20:05:06
(http://beastgaming.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/task-force-tarawa-1.jpg)
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Marines of Task Force Tarawa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_Tarawa) in Iraq, 2003.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 19-05-2013, 21:05:21
(http://www.sci.fi/~fta/fafacftl.jpg)

Fighters of Finnish Air Force since 1960s

F-18C Hornet
Saab J35F Draken
MiG-21 F-13
BAe Hawk Mk51/51A

Correct me if I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 19-05-2013, 23:05:04
You guys certainly don't stay to one nation's manufacturers when it comes to planes!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 19-05-2013, 23:05:36
You guys certainly don't stay to one nation's manufacturers when it comes to planes!

Why would one do that? Isn't the smartest thing to buy the best gear suited for your own needs, regardless of origin?

(Keeping in mind political stability, logistics, compatibility, etc.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 20-05-2013, 10:05:52
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8VbI_X-Tyzs/TeTjCVliP8I/AAAAAAAAEoQ/qtdnPWUu2X0/s1600/USS%2BValley%2BForge%2B3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-05-2013, 10:05:04
(http://www.cascoscoleccion.com/iraq/iraqb/iraqfed9.jpg)
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US soldiers arrest a member of the infamous Fedayeen Saddam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fedayeen_Saddam), an irregular force made up of foreign volunteers and Ba´athist fanatics. In the course of the 2003 invasion of Iraq the Fedayeen were known for their criminal behaviour towards Iraqi civilians and regular soldiers and giving invading Coalition forces a stiff fight.
Note the distinctive black uniform and the "Darth Vader" helmet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-05-2013, 15:05:19
(http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2659/hp6046.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-05-2013, 16:05:25
(http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/458949_499358233437328_218728017_o.jpg)
Turkish TCG Heybeliada (F-511)
I love these; stealth, small all-round ships.
12 are planned

Armament:   
Guns:
1 x 76 mm (retractable for lower radar cross section, guidance by fire control radar and electro-optical systems), A position
2 x 12.7 mm Aselsan STAMP Stabilized Machine Gun Platform (guidance by Laser/IR/TV and electro-optical systems, automatic and manual modes), B position
Anti-surface missiles:
8 x Harpoon
Anti-aircraft missiles:
21 x RAM (PDMS)
Mk.41 VLS for ESSM (TF-100 class)
Torpedoes:
2 x 324 mm Mk.32 triple launchers for Mk.46 torpedoes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 20-05-2013, 17:05:59
A video for a change:

Otokar Cobra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hPC8b46w2A
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-05-2013, 20:05:39
(http://www.gwpda.org/photos/coppermine/albums/userpics/00010.jpg)

The german/swiss border! Date 1914. This is only a facade because further inside swiss territory lies the gigantic fortifications wich germany would never have been capable of penetrating in both WW1 and WW2.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 20-05-2013, 20:05:17
cool one, I just love these photos that are rare and unseen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 20-05-2013, 20:05:47
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268865_366768193424527_779763188_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-05-2013, 00:05:16
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/mt/assets/science/110504_110504_wardogs2BB.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 21-05-2013, 06:05:56
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/422/hp8481.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-05-2013, 13:05:21
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/8931/hp7000.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-05-2013, 16:05:44
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/05/20/article-2327502-19E40DD0000005DC-345_964x622.jpg)
HMS Ark Royal begins her final voyage to the scrapyard.
Sad, i really liked those ships... and also, the 4 Eurofighters on the Falklands suddenly got a bit more lonely
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-05-2013, 19:05:49
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fd_-GMT9XAM/UP_tiFOr9XI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/USF84rPV9hM/s1600/0_3631f_1715ea29_orig.jpg)

Street fighting in Berlin, 1919.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-05-2013, 19:05:56
Are those Stahlhelms different?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-05-2013, 19:05:14
Are those Stahlhelms different?
Are you actually capable of doing your own research or do you want every bit of information spoon-fed to you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stahlhelm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stahlhelm)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-05-2013, 20:05:30
Ok, so Im not gonna ask any more questions....  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 22-05-2013, 20:05:02
Are those Stahlhelms different?
Are you actually capable of doing your own research or do you want every bit of information spoon-fed to you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stahlhelm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stahlhelm)

Don't be a dick.
Assuming you are talking about these ones.
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2ep8401.jpg)
They are the version of the WW1 type Stahlhelm that was used by cavalry.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-05-2013, 20:05:15
Yes, thanks Kading.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-05-2013, 20:05:44
Don't be a dick.
What comes around, goes around....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 22-05-2013, 20:05:00
How 'bout a reach-around?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-05-2013, 00:05:39
How 'bout a reach-around?

Did someone need my help?

And yeah the helms ended up  being used by cav.  But the original logic in them was to remove the area covering the ear so that it was easier to hear commands, and so there would be less concussive force on the eardrum from firing weapons (they felt that the sound blast would rattle around in between the ear and the helmet skirt).  Very few were produced though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-05-2013, 13:05:05
(http://i.imgur.com/IAOXs.jpg)
Chinese Liaoning in september
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 23-05-2013, 16:05:10
(http://imageshack.us/a/img600/4102/hp5000000007.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 23-05-2013, 19:05:37
Who?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-05-2013, 13:05:46
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/bdpopeye/US%20Navy/6-54.jpg)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 9, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman/Released)

Btw, my google chrome keeps getting stuck today, anyone else has this or knows how to solve it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-05-2013, 16:05:18
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/1776/hp8300000.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 24-05-2013, 16:05:00
Will be posting a couple of images + wall of text. Please excuse me.

The Battle of Rezang La

Rezang La is a pass on the south-eastern approach to Chushul valley. The feature is roughly 3 km long and nearly 2 km wide at an average altitude of 16000 feet above the sea level. Digging defences in the rocky boulders, due to paucity of oxygen was extremely tiring both mentally and physically due to lack of mechanical digging equipment, oxygen and bitter cold. Walking a few paces made men breathless as they were not yet acclimatized to the high altitude. The first few nights were the most uncomfortable ones as local ponies and yaks had not fetched woolen clothing, sleeping bags and rations. It took hours to boil kettle of water and fruits and fresh rations were frozen hard like cricket balls. Rezang La had another serious flaw.
The high crests of mountain-tops interfered with the flight of artillery shells and adversely affected artillery fire, thus, denying Rezang La the much needed fire support.

The under strength Indian defenders had no artillery support, were equipped with poor antiquated .303 single shot bolt action rifles of the World War II vintage, paucity of woolen clothing, automated digging tools and old 62 radio sets that did not communicate due to frozen batteries, where as the Chinese had 7.62 self loading rifles (SLRs) and acclimatized troops.


(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/Galleries/4042-3/After-the-Battle-01.jpg)

Two soldiers who died during the battle for Rezang La.


On night 17-18 November around 2200 hrs, a heavy snow storm was leashed in the battle zone for nearly two hours. After the snow storm, visibility improved to 600 meters. At 0200 hrs, LP ahead of 8 Platoon observed a large body of Chinese soldiers swarming through the gullies at a distance of about 700-800 meters moving from the pass.

All ranks of the Charlie Company with their fingers on triggers, waited patiently for the impending major frontal attack on their positions around first light with improving visibility. Around 0500 hrs, the first wave of the Chinese were spotted through their personal weapon sights by every Ahir manning the defences and hail of LMGs, MMGs and mortars fire greeted the enemy. Scores of the enemy died, many were wounded but rest duly reinforced continued to advance. Soon all the gullies leading to Rezang La were full of Chinese corpses. Constant wave after wave of the Chinese launched four more attacks that were beaten back that dwindled defenders strength and ammunition as many Ahirs fell fighting. As the fifth attack was launched, Naik Chandgi Ram, a wrestler of repute led his comrades with bayonet charge killing 6-7 Chinese single handedly till he fell to martyrdom.

(http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/01273/20THMain1_jpg_1_1273527f.jpg)

By now, the Chinese realized Rezang La was not a cake walk and changed their operational plan. Rezang La was resorted to heavy artillery shelling and to destroy field fortifications they used concentrated fire of 75 mm recoilless (RCL) guns brought on wheel barrows from the flanks. The deep craters near the Company Command Post (CP) indicated use of 132 mm rockets. The Chinese shelling was a spectacular display of fire power against defenders who had no artillery support and no bunker on the Rezang La feature, re-visited after 3 months in February 1963, was seen could bear the preponderance of enemy’s devastating artillery fire.



The Chinese massive two-pronged advance and offensive embarked to secure Chushul succeeded with heavy causalities on both sides. The remoteness of Mugger Hill, Gurung Hill, both the Brigade and Battalion Headquarters and A Company as brigade reserve, negated the possibility of  any reinforcement or counter attack at Rezang La.

In January 1963, a local Ladakhi shepherd wandered over the Rezang La feature. He was amazed by the awesome war specticle of soldiers frozen to death but still clinging to their damaged weapons in enemy’s shelling. Their weapons were mostly with empty magazines and bulged barrels due to excessive firing. A month later in February 1963, the first Indian party under the aegis of International Red Cross visited Rezang La could find 96 bodies with multiple splinters and gun shot wounds frozen to death with weapons in their hands in the shattered trenches. Major Shaitan Singh’s body was recovered from the same spot where he was last left by the two jawans. While the other ranks were cremated with full military honours in Chushul, the body of Major Shaitan Singh draped in national flag was flown to Jodhpur and cremated in his village with state honours.



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 24-05-2013, 16:05:28
(http://www.puolustusvoimat.fi/wcm/1d98fc804fba04a9ae5bbf00a50fdfac/galleriaan_AMOSpam.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=1d98fc804fba04a9ae5bbf00a50fdfac)
Finnish Patria AMOS firing in the latest FDF field exercise

More pictures from the exercise here: (click on the pictures to make them bigger)
http://www.puolustusvoimat.fi/wcm/Erikoissivustot/mvh2013/Suomeksi/Kuvagalleria/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-05-2013, 01:05:48
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2588/4219831077_cda648cb63_o.jpg)
1953 - UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE
"These goggles will provide all the protection you will need."

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 25-05-2013, 03:05:32
Who?

Soviet Union. Afgnana hats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-05-2013, 00:05:17
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4038/4219829833_778edb073e_o.jpg)
May 8, 1953 -- Atomic troops are shown crouching in their trenches just prior to the detonation of the eighth atomic detonation in the Spring 1953 series at the Nevada Proving Grounds. One soldier is shown with a handkerchief tied over his faceto protect himself from the large quantities of dust and dirt that will be thrown into the trench as the blast from the explosion passes overhead. Approximately 3,500 troops from all parts of the country were formed into Battalion Combat teamswho "attacked" through the area directly under the blast. In addition, the test was witnessed by approximately 600 high ranking military officers and congressmen. Participation by military personnel is designed to indoctrinate troops in atomic weapons in order that they will know how to protect themselves and their equipment in event of an enemy atomic attack in combat situations.

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2518/4219830437_24148b8c86_o.jpg)
April 25, 1953 - SIMON Event - Army combat troops crouched in foxholes during the atomic detonation of April 25, 1953 on the AEC's Nevada Proving Grounds. The above shot used only the illumination from a nuclear device.Immediately after taking the photograph the Army photographer was required to duck into the foxhole in order to avoid injury from the nuclear blast which arrived at the above area several seconds later.These troops are part of the approximately 20,000 military personnel who participated in the 1953 Spring maneuver, Exercise Desert Rock V.

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office

Sorry i posted 2 pictures, but i felt like they had to be posted together. Also shows the extreme strength of the flash if you realise how much light there was already without the flash, and yet it looks like night on the second picture due to the extreme overlight of the flash
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 27-05-2013, 15:05:07
Second picture is really nice, you can see the radiation exposing the film in the lower parts. Those faint lines are roughly the wavelengh of the rays exposed while he took the picture, coming from the sides. The white specks are probably epxosistion from the front of the camera, so he prolly turned when he ducked, or the camera slipped sideways.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 27-05-2013, 18:05:38
The lines are about 3/218 of the picture width apart.  Assuming that the film was 35mm, that gives a separation of ~0.5mm, which gives light of about 5x10-3 eV (Infrared), compare to X-rays which are 100+ eV.  I'd suggest that those lines are a diffraction pattern of some sort.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 27-05-2013, 18:05:51
How is light going to be diffracted if there is no Tiny slit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-05-2013, 21:05:24
(http://home.paradise.net.nz/mcnelly/msh/images/historical_photos/Syrian_PzIV_1967.jpg)

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Knocked out Syrian panzer during the 6-Day-War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-05-2013, 23:05:53
The house everyone knows,
(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4066/4220593686_71b703fdb5_o.jpg)
but only under a different angle:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2745/4220593446_37752a0fa2_o.jpg)

March 17, 1953- USAF, UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 27-05-2013, 23:05:03
The lines are about 3/218 of the picture width apart.  Assuming that the film was 35mm, that gives a separation of ~0.5mm, which gives light of about 5x10-3 eV (Infrared), compare to X-rays which are 100+ eV.  I'd suggest that those lines are a diffraction pattern of some sort.

Well, judging the aspect ratio of the image it was 4x5" sheet film, which would upscale that by quite a lot. It can be something else too, sure, but thats pretty much how heavily x-rayed film looks like.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-05-2013, 12:05:38
(http://ufu.co.il/files/58afmgzr1997vknqus5m.jpg)
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Syrian army soldiers fire their weapons during a battle against opposition fighters in the city of Qusayr, in Syria's central Homs province, on May 23, 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-05-2013, 13:05:45
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2485/4219831179_88c049e956_o.jpg)
DIXIE Event - Las Vegas, NV, April 6, 1953 -- The QF-80 jet drone (marked FT-599) is shown in takeoff position at Indian Springs Air Force Base for a pilotless flight through a radioactive cloud. (Note the empty cockpit.) The mother ship, a DT-33,with two pilots aboard, is shown in the lower right foreground. This was the first use of jet drones during continental nuclear tests, Department of Defense representatives said. Drone flights are divided into two elements of participating aircraft.Each element consists of one QF-80 drone, mother aircraft; and two F-86 Sabrejet fighters. The technique developed for these nuclear tests is for the first element of planes to guide the QF-80 into the atomic cloud at a predeterminedtime after the detonation. The second element guides the other QF-80 into the cloud about two minutes later. In today's operation both drones were landed successfully at Indian Springs AFB about 20 minutes after the atomic detonation. Drone penetration ofradioactive clouds is conducted for the purpose of collecting data of interest to the U. S. Air Force regarding radiological hazards in atomic clouds. Sixty mice and two monkeys were placed aboard each of the two drones for bio-medical research purposes.

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 28-05-2013, 13:05:26
What it sounds like to be in the middle of 130mm artillery fire:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUvcdKGD-FM

(FDF 2013)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 28-05-2013, 13:05:03
Don't know if it's just the cameras but it doesn't sound as violent as I expected
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 28-05-2013, 13:05:07
Don't know if it's just the cameras but it doesn't sound as violent as I expected

A camera's microphone can only capture so much. Plus you can't feel the ground shaking violently and a hot shockwave hitting your chest like a ton of bricks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 28-05-2013, 15:05:22
fucking awesome, should try with bigger calibres, 203mm hahaha

Not violent enough? try standing there  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-05-2013, 15:05:01
you call that a cannon? THIS IS A CANNON  :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT5jo7aZzTw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 28-05-2013, 17:05:30
fucking awesome, should try with bigger calibres, 203mm hahaha

Not violent enough? try standing there  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wucAfDOUcBw heres 155mm, but from a distance
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-05-2013, 20:05:10
The lines are about 3/218 of the picture width apart.  Assuming that the film was 35mm, that gives a separation of ~0.5mm, which gives light of about 5x10-3 eV (Infrared), compare to X-rays which are 100+ eV.  I'd suggest that those lines are a diffraction pattern of some sort.

Well, judging the aspect ratio of the image it was 4x5" sheet film, which would upscale that by quite a lot. It can be something else too, sure, but thats pretty much how heavily x-rayed film looks like.

you need a really big amount of hits from gamma radiation to make it show up on film, if it would be radiation then the normal light should have been so much that the image would be white.

In hospitals they use a cassette with has crystals in it that give light when hit with gamma radiation, that light exposes the film, not the radiation itself. The doses to do that would make it unsafe for human use.

Could still be bomb related though, i think a nuclear blast shoots out pretty much every type of wavelength out there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 28-05-2013, 21:05:19
Those films in Pripyat show this white flickering. I've heard it is radiation related too. Do you think the stripes on the picture are really from other origin?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-05-2013, 22:05:00
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6854/cs920005.png)
This just came in a few months ago, along with plenty of others like it for 3rd Generation RAF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-05-2013, 23:05:53
The lines are about 3/218 of the picture width apart.  Assuming that the film was 35mm, that gives a separation of ~0.5mm, which gives light of about 5x10-3 eV (Infrared), compare to X-rays which are 100+ eV.  I'd suggest that those lines are a diffraction pattern of some sort.

Well, judging the aspect ratio of the image it was 4x5" sheet film, which would upscale that by quite a lot. It can be something else too, sure, but thats pretty much how heavily x-rayed film looks like.


you need a really big amount of hits from gamma radiation to make it show up on film, if it would be radiation then the normal light should have been so much that the image would be white.

In hospitals they use a cassette with has crystals in it that give light when hit with gamma radiation, that light exposes the film, not the radiation itself. The doses to do that would make it unsafe for human use.

Could still be bomb related though, i think a nuclear blast shoots out pretty much every type of wavelength out there.

I'm no chemistry expert, but don't hydrogen bombs release free alpha-radiation-particles when the lithium splitts? I thought alpha-radiation-particles were a lot bigger, so maybe they may have caused it. I know alpha usually doesn't travel far, but in high doses, or supported by debris, it can get far from what i remember from my lessons. Please correct my mistakes, because radioactivity always interests me as hell. Invisible, lethal, creepy and a lot more fun stuff. Also the classified atmosphere it has is so awesome. I remember being at a radioactive-waste depot, where i could see mountains of barrels full of radioactivewaste from behind a yellowish lead-window. One of the coolest things i've ever seen.

EDIT: new day, new picture
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2707/4219831479_b974c8e293_o.jpg)
05/08/53 - Las Vegas, NV May 8, 1953 - Shown is a view from the front prime mover of the 280-mm Gun. The barrel is in the position that is used when in transport.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2800/4219830955_e7e9cf6edb_o.jpg)
May 25, 1953 - UK-53-126 - GRABLE Event

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-05-2013, 08:05:04
Something new from Mali. It´s funny how quickly a conflict that´s still going on can slip from public attention...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/312295_537770109597612_1976251713_n.jpg)
French combat rations are pretty damn good, something I could get verified from a buddy who served in the Franco-German Brigade.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 29-05-2013, 09:05:12
Something new from Mali. It´s funny how quickly a conflict that´s still going on can slip from public attention...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/312295_537770109597612_1976251713_n.jpg)
French combat rations are pretty damn good, something I could get verified from a buddy who served in the Franco-German Brigade.
I can also verify that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 29-05-2013, 10:05:34
The lines are about 3/218 of the picture width apart.  Assuming that the film was 35mm, that gives a separation of ~0.5mm, which gives light of about 5x10-3 eV (Infrared), compare to X-rays which are 100+ eV.  I'd suggest that those lines are a diffraction pattern of some sort.

Well, judging the aspect ratio of the image it was 4x5" sheet film, which would upscale that by quite a lot. It can be something else too, sure, but thats pretty much how heavily x-rayed film looks like.


you need a really big amount of hits from gamma radiation to make it show up on film, if it would be radiation then the normal light should have been so much that the image would be white.

In hospitals they use a cassette with has crystals in it that give light when hit with gamma radiation, that light exposes the film, not the radiation itself. The doses to do that would make it unsafe for human use.

Could still be bomb related though, i think a nuclear blast shoots out pretty much every type of wavelength out there.

I'm no chemistry expert, but don't hydrogen bombs release free alpha-radiation-particles when the lithium splitts? I thought alpha-radiation-particles were a lot bigger, so maybe they may have caused it. I know alpha usually doesn't travel far, but in high doses, or supported by debris, it can get far from what i remember from my lessons. Please correct my mistakes, because radioactivity always interests me as hell. Invisible, lethal, creepy and a lot more fun stuff. Also the classified atmosphere it has is so awesome. I remember being at a radioactive-waste depot, where i could see mountains of barrels full of radioactivewaste from behind a yellowish lead-window. One of the coolest things i've ever seen.

Yes, but those particles are so big that they cant travel that far, even true simple air. A cigarette paper stops them so you can never photograph them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-05-2013, 14:05:25
(http://i.imgur.com/L5eDDOf.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 30-05-2013, 18:05:58
^ Looks good although I somehow don't trust those colours.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: mopskind on 30-05-2013, 19:05:08
^Norfolk?

Took these with a crappy phone cam and still looks pretty similar, if you use a good cam you can get these kinds of pics.

(http://i.imagebanana.com/img/kmxbi0e8/thumb/IMG20121025WA0000.jpg) (http://www.imagebanana.com/view/kmxbi0e8/IMG20121025WA0000.jpg)

(http://i.imagebanana.com/img/1fdqqbur/thumb/IMG20121025WA0001.jpg) (http://www.imagebanana.com/view/1fdqqbur/IMG20121025WA0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 30-05-2013, 19:05:34
^Norfolk?



Not Norfolk. Hampton Rhodes is wider than that near the aircraft carrier piers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-05-2013, 19:05:51
i don't know what ship it is or where the picture is taken, since there wasn't a caption with it. I think it's a museum ship, because i think i recognised an F-4 Phantom, F-18 and an F-14 Tomcat on the ship.

EDIT: after short googling "carrier museum ship", i think found the details: I think it's the USS Midway at San Diego
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/USSMidwayByPhilKonstantin.jpg/390px-USSMidwayByPhilKonstantin.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Midway_(CV-41)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 31-05-2013, 13:05:18
Even looks impressive with your cam but isn't this picture edited anyhow?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-05-2013, 16:05:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/Romanian_URO_VAMTAC_S3_in_service_with_the_Romanian_military.jpg/800px-Romanian_URO_VAMTAC_S3_in_service_with_the_Romanian_military.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 31-05-2013, 16:05:34
Even looks impressive with your cam but isn't this picture edited anyhow?

You should get outside more, sunsets are pretty.
(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/4589/sunsetwake.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 31-05-2013, 17:05:11
No, I never quit my cellar. Are you mad?

And about sunsets: Ever been to Germany this year?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 31-05-2013, 19:05:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Resistance_of_Khorramshahr_6.jpg)
Quote
Iranian soldiers shooting defending the city of Khorramshahr. First Persian Gulf War, also known as Iraq-Iran-War of 1980 - 88.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-05-2013, 19:05:36
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/Soldier_and_fallen_comrade.jpg/488px-Soldier_and_fallen_comrade.jpg)
Quote
Bulgarians in 1912
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 31-05-2013, 19:05:57
I've been on the Midway a couple times, cool carrier. The planes are in great condition for being so old too.

(http://i.imgur.com/GRKxRDo.jpg)

1969, US Marine prepares to enter a VC tunnel
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Gurdy on 01-06-2013, 17:06:09

Quite a nice shot from a BMD-4M demonstration:


(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8632965/bmd4m.jpg)



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-06-2013, 23:06:19
Quote
Iranian soldiers shooting defending the city of Khorramshahr. First Persian Gulf War, also known as Iraq-Iran-War of 1980 - 88.
Ah yes, when these preties destroyed the whole Iraqi airforce and many tankdivisions.
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/03/14/article-2293510-00084A5E00000578-528_634x407.jpg)
Iranian F-14 firing a Phoenix Air-to-air missile with a crazy range of 190km, going mach 5

Quote
1969, US Marine prepares to enter a VC tunnel
poor guy, possibly a step closer to lose his masculinity... I read the VC loved to have a guy waiting at the bottom with a knife so when the US soldier came down, to stab them in the privates
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-06-2013, 05:06:55
(http://imageshack.us/a/img842/3029/hp5781965939.png)
Infantry assaulting Kronstadt over the frozen Bay of Finland, March, 1921.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 02-06-2013, 10:06:01
German Wiesel 1 in Afghanistan. The grandson of the tankettes. One of the few NATO fire support vehicles being air liftable even in helicopters like CH-53. 

(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/226/wiesel016yu.jpg)
(http://img247.echo.cx/img247/5961/isaf0044nn.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-06-2013, 13:06:26
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc188/tezelturk/uu-1.jpg)
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Turkish jets over Cyprus, 1974
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-06-2013, 17:06:18
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2013/06/02/c7826236-cb90-11e2-88dd-9c8f4fc17005_web_scale_0.0938967_0.0938967__.JPG?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568)
Turkey, today
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 02-06-2013, 17:06:31

poor guy, possibly a step closer to lose his masculinity... I read the VC loved to have a guy waiting at the bottom with a knife so when the US soldier came down, to stab them in the privates

couldnt they just drop a few granades? :_:
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 02-06-2013, 19:06:50

poor guy, possibly a step closer to lose his masculinity... I read the VC loved to have a guy waiting at the bottom with a knife so when the US soldier came down, to stab them in the privates

couldnt they just drop a few granades? :_:
Grenades are hard to get. Tunnel rat was a brutal job. Staggering loss rates, often on the first mission. A friend of my father went to Vietnam and became a tunnel rat. He died on his first mission.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-06-2013, 19:06:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Leaking_Agent_Orange_Barrels_at_Johnston_Atoll.jpg)

Leaking barrels of Agent orange at Johnstoll ATOL

incinerating was complete in 2000-2001
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-06-2013, 23:06:12

poor guy, possibly a step closer to lose his masculinity... I read the VC loved to have a guy waiting at the bottom with a knife so when the US soldier came down, to stab them in the privates

couldnt they just drop a few granades? :_:

Don't think that helps much. With some luck, you kill a guy. But what the nade does is just causing a small collapse. Dangerous to stand on the grond above the explosion, and the dammage to the tunnel is easily repaired. You also didn't clear the tunnel, and there are always other exits, so you also didn't trap any enemies. i think best would be to put some gasoline in it and then light it, close the hole, then they'll suffocate or you'll be able to find other exits thanks to the black smoke that's released from other exits. But you don't easily get gasoline in the mid of the jungle. And apart from that, they also had underwater exits at rivers, so even then the gasoline wouldn't do its job. Those tunnels are just a problem without a real solution. Maybe gas, but how do you get it? And using gas is always controversial... Tunnelrats were the easiest solution, frequently, the smallest guy in the group would become the tunnelrat. (correct me if i'm wrong in anything i wrote)

EDIT: new day new picture:

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/644496_10152385617151686_196039348_n.jpg)
Gallipoli, 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-06-2013, 17:06:58
(http://imageshack.us/a/img89/8664/ap2804s.png)
Some more Khevsur warriors. I'm told 1870, but I think 1910 since that's when most photos of them are dated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-06-2013, 19:06:32
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/user-air-force-bruch-920-18.jpg?w=920&h=559)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 05-06-2013, 11:06:34
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/112403/83330273.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-06-2013, 11:06:04
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/random-05_28_13-920-8.jpg?w=920&h=613)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-06-2013, 12:06:34
(http://oi43.tinypic.com/bdqu5s.jpg)
Assad Troops, Qusair, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-06-2013, 12:06:18
(http://abload.de/img/sy733gmqzm.jpg)
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A Free Syrian Army fighter inspects his weapon in Aleppo's Karm al-Jabal district, June 2, 2013.
The weapon is a Chinese M99 anti-material/sniper rifle. (http://world.guns.ru/sniper/large-caliber-sniper-rifles/ch/m99-e.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-06-2013, 13:06:00
Pic

The hell is that gun?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 06-06-2013, 00:06:52
 @ Dukat's pic,

 That Shilka is mentioned in some pretty intense radio dispatches that have been posted to the web. The Syrian's with Hezbollah assistance have been using that Shilka for impressive fire and maneuvre under close quarter battle.


visit: http://brown-moses.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://brown-moses.blogspot.co.uk/) for an impressive and relatively impartial accounting of near day-to-day events in Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-06-2013, 01:06:41
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/random-05_28_13-920-28.jpg?w=920&h=690)
"NADE!!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-06-2013, 01:06:15
(http://oi39.tinypic.com/2qx3hj9.jpg)
Assad Troops, Dumajna, Qussair area, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-06-2013, 14:06:38
(http://abload.de/img/sy739vuu9r.jpg)
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A member of the Free Syrian Army shoots back at a sniper during what activists said were clashes with pro-government forces in Aleppo's Karm al-Jabal district, June 3, 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-06-2013, 01:06:23
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/photo-day-06_07_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=713)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-06-2013, 10:06:09
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/977695_546359732088180_658550616_o.jpg)
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Andøya island, Norway (June 7 2013) First firing of NSM (Naval Strike Missile) with armed warhead. The target is an old Oslo-class frigate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-06-2013, 13:06:56
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/random-06_07_13-920-25.jpg?w=920&h=980)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-06-2013, 16:06:15
(http://www.balkaninside.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Iranian-agents-in-Bosnia.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-06-2013, 16:06:15
pro tip: [img width=760]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-06-2013, 16:06:25
Thanks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-06-2013, 16:06:33
(http://cdn1.warhistoryonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tumblr_m00yx6a6AJ1qd7ygho1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 08-06-2013, 17:06:41
^ Wasn't this the place where the German fleet was held by the British? I think my grand-grand-father (?) was there.

Also, I always have to scroll or "Show graphic" in order to see the whole picture. Not a big deal but quite frustrating sometimes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-06-2013, 17:06:41
It was the place were it was both held, and, in the sad end, scuttled to the bottom of the North Sea.

I'll edit the post right away, sorry, I just thought it didn't take much out of the pic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-06-2013, 18:06:46
(http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib/301/media-301718/large.jpg)

Serbian soldier, with a decorated, captured Kar98AZ, as well as his Lebel rifle, and some other war loot ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-06-2013, 20:06:37
ww1 or balkan wars?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-06-2013, 21:06:07
I know I've seen that in a book about WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 08-06-2013, 21:06:00
It's like the balkan wars were 5 years pr smth like that before ww1 and I've rarely seen any pics.
That's why I'm interested
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-06-2013, 23:06:48
1912 and 1913 are hardly five years before 1914, wouldn't you agree?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 08-06-2013, 23:06:26
(http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib/301/media-301718/large.jpg)

Lol i have that picture in one of my owned books also  ;D (in the French section)

This book>
(http://img1.imagesbn.com/p/9781440214516_p0_v1_s260x420.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-06-2013, 10:06:21
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/random-06_06_13-920-8.jpg?w=920&h=1221)
USS Monterey
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-06-2013, 13:06:31
What's the chopper squashed away inside? Sea Hawk?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 09-06-2013, 14:06:07
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601150_528351020535530_461789971_n.jpg)

The chaplain of the 5th Legions’ Infantry Regiment is hearing the confession of deadly wounded soldier. Zhitomir, Ukraine, April 1920 - Polish–Soviet War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-06-2013, 14:06:17
What's the chopper squashed away inside? Sea Hawk?

probably yes, 2 Seahawks are standard on Ticonderoga-cruisers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 09-06-2013, 14:06:38
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Suomen_kaartilaisia.jpg/640px-Suomen_kaartilaisia.jpg)
Officers and non-commissioned officers of the Finnish Guard after the Russo–Turkish war of 1877–1878
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-06-2013, 19:06:56
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/DF-SD-03-04442.jpg/800px-DF-SD-03-04442.jpg)
Egyptian Army in training.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-06-2013, 17:06:29
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/memorial-day-2012-920-38.jpg?w=920&h=658)

on the right it looks like a doggrave, but why does it have an Assault Rifle? Standard on graves? But then that would also mean the helmet and AR on the other graves aren't the ones from the victims?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 10-06-2013, 18:06:09
could be, IED can blow helmets to smitherines
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-06-2013, 18:06:28
After a quick look at the picture I believe that the four victims on the right hand side are three Afghans and a military dog. A Google image serach seems to confirm this theory:
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U.S. Army soldiers from 2-35 infantry battalion kneel during a memorial ceremony in forward firebase Joyce in Kunar province, July 7, 2011. Four U.S. Army soldiers, Lieutenant Dimitri Del Castillo, Staff Sergeant Nigel Kelly, Specialist Levi Nuncio and Specialist Kevin Hilaman, two Afghan National Army soldiers, an Afghan linguist and Agdar, a military sniffer dog died during operations in Kunar district in the last week of June 2011.

http://teakdoor.com/1810763-post5558.html (http://teakdoor.com/1810763-post5558.html)

Also, my POTD:
(http://i.imgur.com/NCYFVZt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 11-06-2013, 07:06:10
NOW, SCOTS GREYS! NOW!!

Piper of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards "Scots Greys" in front of a maneuvering Challenger II.
(http://www.scotsdg.co.uk/web%20images/RAC_ScotsDG_pipes_410.jpg)

One more because they are both small.
Centurion commander of the 17/21st Lancers "Death or Glory". This amalgamated regiment has now been merged into the Queen's Royal Lancers. They still retain the skull and crossbones with "Death or Glory" banner, but now has a red backing.
(http://www.forcesreunited.org.uk/forum/imageresizerforum.aspx?src=/images/members_photos/652068/newphoto936841.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-06-2013, 12:06:28
(http://i.imgur.com/oNiXPcI.jpg)
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Afghan military gather as Taliban fighters attacked near Kabul airport, Afghanistan, Monday, June, 10, 2013. Seven heavily armed Taliban insurgents launched a pre-dawn attack near Afghanistan's main airport Monday, apparently targeting NATO's airport headquarters with rocket-propelled grenades, assault rifles and at least one large bomb. Two Afghan civilians were wounded and all the attackers were killed after an hours-long battle.(AP Photo/Ahmad Jamshid)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-06-2013, 15:06:15
Piper of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards "Scots Greys" in front of a maneuvering Challenger II.
(http://www.scotsdg.co.uk/web%20images/RAC_ScotsDG_pipes_410.jpg)

What are all those antennas for?
Boxes on the sides up front are IED jammers?


Here's another picture of such a heavily modified Challenger II.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_f_TiAqdkqU4/TKFQoZdmm1I/AAAAAAAABGM/TkZ4swr8xpE/s1600/British+Royal+Scots+Dragoon+Guards+Challenger+II+Nov.+17+2008+Basra+Iraq+trimmed.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-06-2013, 17:06:11
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/memorial-day-2012-920-37.jpg?w=920&h=1194)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 11-06-2013, 18:06:19
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579400_525384794165486_1833810387_n.png)

WW1 British body armour prototype.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 11-06-2013, 20:06:46
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-06-2013, 01:06:08
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/random-06_11_13-920-27.jpg?w=920&h=693)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-06-2013, 19:06:14
Piper of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards "Scots Greys" in front of a maneuvering Challenger II.
[mg]http://www.scotsdg.co.uk/web%20images/RAC_ScotsDG_pipes_410.jpg[/img]

What are all those antennas for?
Boxes on the sides up front are IED jammers?



Antennas are almost certainly for communication. Boxes are additional armor, I believe. But if somebody can come along with a more confident answer, they get a cookie.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 12-06-2013, 19:06:22
The side skirts are indeed boxes of reactive armor, but I meant those two boxes with antennas at the front of both sides. I think I've seen simular devices before on the hoods of humvees, and those were IED jammers.

There seem to be rather a lot of antennas for the sole purpose of communication as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 12-06-2013, 21:06:13
British soldiers v Cat People.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/18th_Royal_Irish_at_Amoy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 12-06-2013, 21:06:27
More of a Crab People person myself.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-06-2013, 12:06:08
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Ermoscharge.JPG)

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Greek soldiers charging, 1920
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-06-2013, 17:06:28
nice rifles they have

(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/photo-day-06_13_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=781)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-06-2013, 11:06:41
(http://imageshack.us/a/img560/9470/97661736759993334090118.jpg)
German "Boxer" APCs in Northern Afghanistan. The vehicle in the back is the ambulance version.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 15-06-2013, 11:06:08
They almost look like the apc they used in Aliens 2 :O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-06-2013, 11:06:31
(http://www.rccaraction.com/Media/BlogMembers/AlienAPC_1_0.jpg)

It doesnt have 4 miniguns in turrets  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 15-06-2013, 14:06:59
(http://imageshack.us/a/img560/9470/97661736759993334090118.jpg)
I love how big and awesome that thing looks while it still has that cute little windscreen for the commander.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-06-2013, 16:06:48
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/choose-weapon-03_09_12-920-26.jpg?w=920&h=1141)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-06-2013, 18:06:11
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1014767_10201353669744934_681714037_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 15-06-2013, 19:06:47
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/choose-weapon-03_09_12-920-26.jpg?w=920&h=1141)

Titan missile?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-06-2013, 19:06:21
LGM-25C Titan II, they have awesome silo's :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 16-06-2013, 06:06:18
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/295/5nw.png)
Unexploded Soviet 500kg bomb unearthed in 2007, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 16-06-2013, 12:06:23
^Reminds me of a story I heard from German forces in Afghanistan. Apparently they were CIMIC guys and their job was to evaluate the state of several civilian compounds and if they´d need any repairs. They then found out that in one compounds the locals used an unexploded Soviet rocket as supporting beam for one of the houses. Later, EOD arrived, took the thing out and the Afghans were given wooden beams for their homes...a rather scary scenario.
Unexploded ordnance is also a good supply for OMF to build IEDs...

Anyway:
(http://files.newsnetz.ch/bildlegende/104820/1305702_pic_970x641.jpg)
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Two children in the old Aleppo. Armed and in uniform, Free Syrian Army, the two children like so many others are in charge of guard in the streets close to the front line.
Guillaume Briquet
I wonder where they got the AUG from...
EDIT: After some quick Google-ing, I found out that Austrian gun maker Steyr-Mannlicher has officially delivered AUGs plus matching ammunition to the army of Saudi-Arabia and other Arab states, so apparently there have been illegal weapon and ammo deliveries coming from these states, in order to support the FSA and other anti-government forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-06-2013, 12:06:10
I think I saw a photo with a FSA fighter with a FS2000.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-06-2013, 13:06:45
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/South_Ossetia_war_58_army.jpg)
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A BMP-2 of the Russian 58th Army in South Ossetia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-06-2013, 13:06:04
I think I saw a photo with a FSA fighter with a FS2000.

Sure it was not Libia? We sold a lot of FN2000 to khadaffi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-06-2013, 13:06:33
I think I saw a photo with a FSA fighter with a FS2000.

Sure it was not Libia? We sold a lot of FN2000 to khadaffi.

Nah, I am sure it was Syria. It had FSA flag in the background.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 16-06-2013, 15:06:12
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/942240_516859695017996_644227404_n.jpg)

French soldier wearing a full armour. France, 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 16-06-2013, 16:06:54
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FREJxzCYMag/UUgKI4n9MMI/AAAAAAAACQE/LzFOGUNEGUQ/s1600/zXTvBeIndia-China-Wa_India-China-Wa%25_India-China-Wa_India-China-Wa*_India-China-Wa_India-China-War.jpg)

Just a question, how good were stens in sub zero conditions?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 16-06-2013, 16:06:07
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Nach_Gasangriff_1917.jpg)
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British emplacement after unreckoned german gas attack (probably phosgene) at Fromelles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-06-2013, 16:06:42
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/walrus-class-sub-920-36.jpg?w=920&h=1048)
Dutch Walrus-class submarine, i think at Den Helder
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 16-06-2013, 17:06:41
The hell is with the teeth?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-06-2013, 17:06:06
That's sonarequipment, they also call it the sharkmouth, IIRC
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 16-06-2013, 17:06:40
oh. must do wonders for the hidrodinamics
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 16-06-2013, 17:06:18
oh. must do wonders for the hidrodinamics

They put a cover over that....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 16-06-2013, 22:06:21
oh. must do wonders for the hidrodinamics

This guy...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-06-2013, 22:06:42
@ EU

wow, very chilling picture
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 16-06-2013, 22:06:32
oh. must do wonders for the hidrodinamics

This guy...

Yes, Biiviz?

OT:
(http://www.universalhistory.net/portal/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/korean-war-history-pictures-images-photos-013.jpg)
American artillery in the Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-06-2013, 05:06:32
I wish someone would answer my Q
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FREJxzCYMag/UUgKI4n9MMI/AAAAAAAACQE/LzFOGUNEGUQ/s1600/zXTvBeIndia-China-Wa_India-China-Wa%25_India-China-Wa_India-China-Wa*_India-China-Wa_India-China-War.jpg)

Just a question, how good were stens in sub zero conditions?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 17-06-2013, 10:06:00
(http://i43.tinypic.com/142czeg.jpg)
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Yugoslav Federal troops prepare to leave from their position on the Croatian-Slovenian border, 40km from the Croatian capital of Zagreb on July 03, 1991. The federal army appears to be planning a massive military operation which they hope will end the hold of the Slovenian forces of Yugoslavia's breakaway northern province.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 17-06-2013, 10:06:43
 @ Tankbuster,

 The Sten/Stirling were in regular issue to the Canadian forces up until sometime in the 1980's throughout all field conditions.

 If they work in Canada's climate, they would have been adequate for employment by the Indian armed forces in places like Siachen.


 @ Kading's pic from days ago  (Royal Scots),
 It bugs me to no end that the U.K. doesn't even issue kit to their piper's. Seeing a civilian pipe bag on a man in uniform makes my blood curdle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-06-2013, 11:06:44
Yeah, well this pic is not from Siachen proper,

However, note the soldiers are not wearing any gloves, must be a pain to use these weapons in combat.



(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nhSguEGepKg/UUgKbhIjgaI/AAAAAAAACTE/Xxwbsorigm4/s1600/69d6rSIndia-China-Wa_India-China-Wa%25_India-China-Wa_India-China-Wa*_India-China-Wa_India-China-War.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-06-2013, 12:06:22
And ofc they put a cover over the sonar. I might post a picture of the sub in drydock with the hood on them later. I have somewhere home laying pictures of those subs in drydock with and without the cover on them.

(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/zaporizhahia-sub-500-9.jpg?w=500&h=754)
I love those windows  ;D
I guess they are made for when the sonar fails u can see incomming torpedoes 1 second before they hit you if you aren't too deep  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-06-2013, 16:06:10
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1005706_484700548272479_1171414972_n.jpg)

LEOPARD 1

I love seeing tanks firing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 17-06-2013, 17:06:13
img]http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/zaporizhahia-sub-500-9.jpg?w=500&h=754[/img]
I love those windows  ;D
I guess they are made for when the sonar fails u can see incomming torpedoes 1 second before they hit you if you aren't too deep  :P

Colder countries have these so you can man the conning tower without being exposed to the elements. Has nothing to do with seeing underwater.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-06-2013, 17:06:58
was meant more in a way of sarcasm
but thanks for explanation anyway
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 17-06-2013, 18:06:33
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1000056_603378553014658_361188329_n.jpg)

German soldier with British POW. France, 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-06-2013, 10:06:11
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999668_660883743925383_1800899733_n.jpg)
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Turkish made Hürkuş training aircraft during tests.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 18-06-2013, 11:06:59
No picture, but a movie

Today, on the 18th of June, it is 198 years ago that one of the most decisive battles of the 19th century was fought: Waterloo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oKmqRqY0RLg#t=4029s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oKmqRqY0RLg#t=4029s)

At 11:35, the French fired the first shot of the day...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 18-06-2013, 15:06:43
Have an aircraft carrier:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NMfCoj0vNt8/UT734lwcWeI/AAAAAAAACHI/xQ3KtJ0vNkc/s1600/1W18RkV_op_vijay_goa_liberation.jpg)

BTW what planes are those
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-06-2013, 16:06:01
My guess would be Hawker Sea Hawk
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 18-06-2013, 20:06:45
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/988533_604477909571389_646739341_n.jpg)

Algerian Company in French Army. France, 1914-1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 18-06-2013, 20:06:32
They seem quite the miserable bunch. And the one on the left looks like a doll. Lol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 18-06-2013, 20:06:58
They seem quite the miserable bunch. And the one on the left looks like a doll. Lol.

Well, maybe they were forced to fight in a war that doesn't really matter to them and their families.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-06-2013, 22:06:56
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/random-06_18_13-920-17.jpg?w=920&h=690)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-06-2013, 23:06:20
They seem quite the miserable bunch. And the one on the left looks like a doll. Lol.
Miserable describes the war pretty well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 18-06-2013, 23:06:27
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/226765_529277803776185_852904019_n.jpg)

Australian solider writing a letter during Battle of Somma. Somma, France, 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 18-06-2013, 23:06:25
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/random-06_18_13-920-17.jpg?w=920&h=690)

Fail.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-06-2013, 19:06:52
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/m50-ontos-anti-tank-920-13.jpg?w=920&h=728)
Ontos in action in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-06-2013, 20:06:26
(http://ortcom.kz/media/upload/112/2013/05/04/cac47888e1d87438abdf186ded111702.jpg)

Kazakh Special Forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 19-06-2013, 21:06:53
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/6751_528421940528438_1683318028_n.jpg)

A picture of one very infamous man.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-06-2013, 21:06:43
Adolf Hitler, one to the furthest left.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 19-06-2013, 21:06:29
Adolf Hitler, one to the furthest left.

Yup!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 19-06-2013, 21:06:40
(http://imageshack.us/a/img856/1419/9ox3.png)
Twin 152mm guns, unmanned turret, automatic reload, 15-20 rounds per minute (capacity of about 70). Needs only a crew of three, firing range of 70km. Oh, and it's Russian.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 19-06-2013, 21:06:46
Wow! I definitely need one of these! Command and Conquer style. ISU-152 would be proud.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-06-2013, 23:06:47
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/m50-ontos-anti-tank-920-13.jpg?w=920&h=728)
Ontos in action in Vietnam

That photo was taken on a firing range. The flag is to show that the range is "hot".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-06-2013, 23:06:20
(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/foto_album/foto/silah/(10)-K.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-06-2013, 02:06:57
That photo was taken on a firing range. The flag is to show that the range is "hot".

Thanks for correcting me, i had no clue of the meaning of that flag. I just found it among an Ontos photospecial among pictures i thought were from Vietnam, so i assumed this one was as well from there.

@Korsavov: never heard of it before, but it looks awesome

(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/random-06_19_13-500-21.jpg?w=500)
is this picture real/possible?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 20-06-2013, 02:06:42
Looks like balloons.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-06-2013, 02:06:26
i just googled and it probably is real  :o
https://www.google.be/search?q=pave+low+air+refuel&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48175248,d.ZWU&biw=1280&bih=640&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=nl&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=1UrCUcvHOIO7Pdj0gKAI
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hyperanthropos on 20-06-2013, 09:06:52
Its has a propeller engine so it should be able to fly relativly slow compared to jet planes, so I thinks its possible.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: sheikyerbouti on 20-06-2013, 10:06:18
 It is absolutely real,  the MH-53 Pave Low is regularly trained in the Israeli and US forces for air-air refueling. The important part is maintaining sufficient airspeed so that the C-130 (or other aerial tanker) doesn't drop out of the sky.

 Lots of helicopter types (even Chinook's) can be air refueled but not every country has the ability to do it. It takes balls and skilled pilots on both ends.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 20-06-2013, 11:06:56
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/941830_521331004570865_387582625_n.jpg)

Sikhs. France, 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 20-06-2013, 11:06:20
http://imageshack.us/a/img856/1419/9ox3.png
Twin 152mm guns, unmanned turret, automatic reload, 15-20 rounds per minute (capacity of about 70). Needs only a crew of three, firing range of 70km. Oh, and it's Russian.

2S35 "Koalitsiya-SV" ? Developed on 2S19 Msta?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-06-2013, 19:06:43
^Yes, it's a new variant supposed to replace it, probably by 2015.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img341/9796/ubk.png)
Unveiled only yesterday, the Vityaz! NEW MISSILES!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-06-2013, 19:06:34
The answer?
use a gun

And if that dont work
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b5p99HQWcLo/Tm10_7AosYI/AAAAAAAAHNc/3yJ0L5m-SDY/s1600/p_3d2ec84f323fe3b4c2219f69f7f0eaa4.jpg)
Use more gun

Like this, heavy anti-infantry vehicle designed by russia
build by russia
and you best hope..not pointed at you

Because 2x30mm cannons, 1 Coax MG, 4 Anti-tank missiles and 2x 30mm grenade launchers will make you have a very bad day
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 21-06-2013, 08:06:24
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6mdrMXbYF6U/UT74bzZZcAI/AAAAAAAACME/r4gskHWPPR4/s1600/N56qxGf_op_vijay_goa_liberation.jpg)

that guy with the enfield + slippers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-06-2013, 18:06:59
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/US%20Navy/954985_zps486f6936.jpg)
Ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group sail in formation. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is made up of USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-06-2013, 19:06:15
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525852_353016578097670_379006528_n.jpg)

IR81 at Verdun, 1916.  Image is labeled on the rear: "Gefreiter Hammer, Verdun 1916."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 21-06-2013, 23:06:01
(http://ans.wen.ru/milli/2.jpg)
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Ibrahimov was part of an Azerbaijani reconnaissance or sabotage unit that breached the Armenian side of the contact line dividing the NKR from Azerbaijan near the village of Çaylı of Tartar Rayon in June 2010. According to former defense analyst for Jane's, Richard Giragosian, the incursion began with sniper fire from the Azerbaijani side, killing an Armenian servicemen.[3] The Armenian side returned fire, resulting in the death of Ibrahimov and causing the unit to retreat.[4] His body was left on the Armenian side of the defense line.

According to Azerbaijani sources Ibrahimov personally killed 45 Armenian soldiers before falling in the battle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-06-2013, 02:06:08
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pW892vhY9xs/TaqUr5uesyI/AAAAAAAAHN4/FB16pcAgcy8/s1600/ww1-first-world-war-large-pictures-life-011.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 22-06-2013, 12:06:15
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580141_609182399100940_759314439_n.jpg)

Crashed LVG B.II plane used by Germans for recon. The pilot survivied. France, 1917.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 22-06-2013, 15:06:47
Twin 152mm guns, unmanned turret, automatic reload, 15-20 rounds per minute (capacity of about 70). Needs only a crew of three, firing range of 70km. Oh, and it's Russian.

As an artillerist, that sounds awsome, but whats the range of it with standard HE? i guess you only get 70km with base bleed/hollow base rounds
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 22-06-2013, 17:06:27
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/993701_10151480711391395_1308314847_n.jpg)

Guess the country.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-06-2013, 17:06:48
Twin 152mm guns, unmanned turret, automatic reload, 15-20 rounds per minute (capacity of about 70). Needs only a crew of three, firing range of 70km. Oh, and it's Russian.

As an artillerist, that sounds awsome, but whats the range of it with standard HE? i guess you only get 70km with base bleed/hollow base rounds

I'd imagine it's 70km with HE but I can't say for certain since that's just what has been told to the public, it's still a prototype. The gun is a 152mm 2A88 though, although not much is known even about that since it's also a prototype.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/993701_10151480711391395_1308314847_n.jpg

Guess the country.
India? I know their camo patterns well by now, looks like counter-terrorist.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 22-06-2013, 20:06:11
Or Australian?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 22-06-2013, 22:06:25
The weapon seems to be a Tavor. Brazil? Thailand?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 22-06-2013, 23:06:12
Ukraine or India would be my guess
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-06-2013, 23:06:47
Look at the rank insignia.  It is for sure ex-British empire.  So Ukraine, Thailand, and Brazil are out.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 23-06-2013, 00:06:16
Look at the rank insignia.  It is for sure ex-British empire.  So Ukraine, Thailand, and Brazil are out.

South Africa?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 23-06-2013, 01:06:05
Canada?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 23-06-2013, 03:06:03
Indian Air Force, Garud Commando Force.

The man in the picture is Abhishek Borana.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 23-06-2013, 06:06:40
You winz here is a foto of relief activities being undertaken by the IA in 2013 floods in the lower himalaya foothills


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7X4Vhn9HhMY/UcUhwyIUUJI/AAAAAAAAUa0/m53mEXzYNbc/s400/21def17-731028.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 23-06-2013, 09:06:46
I'm such a good guesser. :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 23-06-2013, 10:06:04
It's a shame I don't know anything about those insignias. The only ones I know are the Germand and US ones and those not even that well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-06-2013, 16:06:07
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/9038812139_df41f0673f_o.jpg)
Juan Carlos I

New day new picture
(http://i.imgur.com/70QlmAh.jpg)
HMS Illustrious, the only one of the 3 remaining. I'm so glad she will become a museumship in 2014  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 24-06-2013, 17:06:48
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1017185_610017582350755_599078598_n.jpg)

1st Royal Saxon Infantry Division (German). France, 1917.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-06-2013, 20:06:19
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Daily%20Photos/1_zps0fc5a816.jpg)
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Lebanese army soldiers stand while black smoke rises from a burning house that was attacked during clashes that erupted between followers of a radical Sunni cleric Sheik Ahmad al-Assir and Shiite gunmen in Sidon, Lebanon, Monday, June 24, 2013. Lebanon's military forces battling followers of a hard-line Sunni Muslim cleric closed in Monday on the mosque where they are taking cover in the southern coastal city, the national news agency said
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-06-2013, 20:06:38
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/guisan/album%204/Album%208/CRC.jpg)
Swiss special police with a rather special version of the K31. For use against ultra-leftisch people, ultra facists and football hooligans
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-06-2013, 00:06:51
I admire the swiss their lawsystem and admire their present politics (referenda, strong federalism, etc.), but yet i can't stand the Swiss because of their extreme immoral behaviour before, which they mostly still deny , during and after WWII. Before WWII, i read they stopped allowing German jews to get money from their bankaccounts after requests from the nazis to apply this rule. During WWII, they accepted gladly all the jewgold, knowing the source and giving them weapons instead. The Swiss kept any POW (usually pilots that got off course and were downed by Swiss AA) from Allied or Axis side in concentration camps. And after the war, they would keep vast quantities of Nazigold for themselves, and even worse: when jews who survived the holocaust would come to Switzerland to ask their money back from the accounts, they were frequently denied because the Nazis destroyed their original ID's and the Swiss denied to accept documentation from Extermination/Concentration camps that confirmed their identity. Same happened to sons and daughters of people who died in the holocaust. They can't reach their inheritance because the Swiss refuse, probably just so they can keep the money for themselves, by counting services on the money till it's all gone, if they didn't already take it. Same happened with many safes that were owned by jews. Then i didn't even mention the fact they send so many jews back to Nazi Germany. Yeah Switzerland is nice, but at what moral cost?

Anyway
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cZOmfnHdht4/TaqU6Y_hwVI/AAAAAAAAHOM/JliPxmoLZds/s1600/ww1-first-world-war-large-pictures-life-016.jpg)
WWI, no caption
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-06-2013, 06:06:35
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The Swiss kept any POW (usually pilots that got off course and were downed by Swiss AA) from Allied or Axis side in concentration camps.


They weren't concentration camps, they were internment camps which were like going to a resort hotel (indeed, most internment camps WERE ex-ski lodges and such).  Also, ALL neutral nations in WW2 interned downed pilots, lost personal, etc, as that was and is law of war.  Any member of a nation at war with another nation that drifts into a 3rd nation's borders can be lawfully interned for duration of the war or until a negotiated return is made.  Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Ireland, and Switzerland all interned Allied and Axis forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-06-2013, 07:06:43
(http://abload.de/img/sy945ixjxt.jpg)
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Free Syrian Army fighters carry their weapons as they run near the frontline in the al-Asali area of Damascus June 22, 2013. Picture taken June 22, 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-06-2013, 10:06:10
http://swissinternees.tripod.com/warcrimes.html
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Hole-Wauwilermoos-Airmans-Story/dp/188777601X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215973793&sr=1-1
sadly, not really a resort.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 25-06-2013, 12:06:54
...That's a maximum security prison, not an internment camp. That's Swiss justice for you, he tried to escape so he turned himself from a POW into a criminal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-06-2013, 15:06:38
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/hague05.asp

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Art. 11.

A neutral Power which receives on its territory troops belonging to the belligerent armies shall intern them, as far as possible, at a distance from the theatre of war.

It may keep them in camps and even confine them in fortresses or in places set apart for this purpose.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-06-2013, 18:06:18
AKA switzerland ftw

(http://cache2.asset-cache.net/gc/3395837-28th-february-1962-swiss-cavalry-the-4th-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=K5U%2F5pPk1V5bz9TVT9xGlp6KATrwTdVcIGSZBQBN6Ycbopn5%2BpN6AvD0YXP796%2Bi)
4th regiment of dragoons, Swiss army
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-06-2013, 01:06:34
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The Swiss kept any POW (usually pilots that got off course and were downed by Swiss AA) from Allied or Axis side in concentration camps.


They weren't concentration camps, they were internment camps which were like going to a resort hotel (indeed, most internment camps WERE ex-ski lodges and such).  Also, ALL neutral nations in WW2 interned downed pilots, lost personal, etc, as that was and is law of war.  Any member of a nation at war with another nation that drifts into a 3rd nation's borders can be lawfully interned for duration of the war or until a negotiated return is made.  Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Ireland, and Switzerland all interned Allied and Axis forces.
Though the Irish returned most of the Allied prisoners before the end of the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 26-06-2013, 13:06:24
What's the reason for being so 'hostile' towards foreign troops that accidentally entered your borders? Why go through all the trouble of taking them POW instead of just throwing them back across the border?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-06-2013, 13:06:45
@Sander: Well, keep in mind that it may be spies

@VM: thanks for all the information. I thought also internees had the had to be treated with full respect, but i'm sure you know a lot more on anything related to the war, so they will have done everything correctly then i guess. The crimes against the jews remain tho.

@Fuchs: i don't see how, because you escaped without the use of violence, you would deserve to end up in such a camp. If they used violence, that would be something different.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--bOFM2q7YzE/TaqVnLaSVWI/AAAAAAAAHOo/3rz2AOVzrE0/s1600/ww1-first-world-war-large-pictures-life-023.jpg)
WWI, no caption


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 26-06-2013, 14:06:04
You take your military hardware into neutral territory, get apprehended and are put in a comfy camp with other POW.

Then you break out, become a fugitive and the Swiss state has to go look for you, take you back. And believe me, they had plenty of runners and couldn't just let them all go they wanted to be full neutral. So instead of putting them back in the same camp and wait for it to happen again they take said individual and put him in a maximum security prison. Assuring you wont break out again.

What goes around comes around, if you don't want to worsen your situation don't try to make it worse.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-06-2013, 17:06:35
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1000183_670298246320844_1006722672_n.jpg)
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Turkish voulenteers in Azerbaijan, Karabakh War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 26-06-2013, 19:06:24
(http://www.therionarms.com/armor/knives1.jpg)

Check out these beauties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-06-2013, 11:06:22
(http://www.scoutnet.nl/~hrmsderuyter/Hr_Ms_%20De%20Ruyter_files/deruyterrevotypeschip_files/deruyterenZP.jpg)
De Ruyter (old one) and De Zeven Provinciën, side by side
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 28-06-2013, 10:06:17
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/T-100-latrun-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-06-2013, 10:06:56
(http://i.imgur.com/uEGnIuz.jpg)
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Pharewell Phantom!
Germany will retire its last operational McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom IIs on 29 June, with the veteran type's duties having been assumed by Eurofighter units.

And as a bonus: German Airforce representing its capabilities during the 1975 exercise "Steel Shadow" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DlGQZ5s9ZRk#at=158). Unfortunately in German only, but it shows planes bombing stuff with HE, cluster and Napalm bombs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-06-2013, 10:06:59
Always loved the F-4  :-*

(http://theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-06-2013, 10:06:53
Here in Greece we fly them low

(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/f-4e_gr_16.jpg)

(http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/f-4e_gr_17.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-06-2013, 10:06:47
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/bigbossmalone/Lowdown21.jpg)

Bitch please
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 28-06-2013, 10:06:05
I wince every time I see those. I have seen so many that have a crash at the end.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 28-06-2013, 18:06:00
ignore the caption...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1014335_613008288711156_1309939094_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-06-2013, 23:06:16
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/tr/3/36/%C3%87elik_harekat%C4%B1.jpg)
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Operation Steel, Northern Iraq, 1995
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 29-06-2013, 10:06:07
@ Knackie
Lol, crazy kosovo force members :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-06-2013, 16:06:10
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Armorbaku.jpg/381px-Armorbaku.jpg)
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British Rolls-Royce armored car in Battle of Baku, 1918
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 30-06-2013, 05:06:13
(http://media.defenceindustrydaily.com/images/AIR_Tejas_LCA_Naval_2013_Test_GovInd_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 30-06-2013, 15:06:06
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1010723_485164774896087_1265871542_n.jpg)

On his way to the Battle of Grunwald!

More info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Grunwald
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 30-06-2013, 18:06:20
In Russia tank is riding ... on another tank ( i know thats a BMP / IFV   ;))
(http://s14.postimg.org/keo6b169p/1372480885064.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/keo6b169p/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-07-2013, 19:07:36
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Spruce_Goose.jpg/788px-Spruce_Goose.jpg)
H-4 Hercules, supposed to be in service during WWII, but was delivered late
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-07-2013, 19:07:14
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/301434_257992784235144_227576584_n.jpg)


No comment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 03-07-2013, 01:07:04
ignore the caption...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1014335_613008288711156_1309939094_n.jpg)

What APC is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-07-2013, 02:07:48
Looks like an M113, but not sure.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 03-07-2013, 03:07:03
Looks like an M113, but not sure.

Not a 113. This vehicle has a pike nose. It is a PBV 302 (Swedish).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-07-2013, 15:07:05
(http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4130/0b1e.jpg)
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Egyptian protestors direct laser lights on a military helicopter flying over the presidential palace in Cairo on June 30, 2013, as hundreds of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators gather during a protest calling for the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 03-07-2013, 15:07:43
Yeah, they sure taught the underbelly of that AH-64 a lesson it'll never forget.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 03-07-2013, 17:07:28
as useless as a flying military chopper over civilians
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 03-07-2013, 17:07:03
as useless as a flying military chopper over civilians
It's not useless. The most efficient way of shooting unarmed civilians is with a helicopter. Or a drone.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 03-07-2013, 18:07:50
but everyone with half a brain cell would not use an helicopter to fire at civilians, therefore, useless.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 05-07-2013, 02:07:28
(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-1.gif)

Renault FT17 tanks parading somewhere in france, 1918.

(A rare stereoscopic camera from WWI was recently found, together with some exposed glass plates which where now recovered and digitalized. You can see more of them here : http://anerdsworld.com/verascope-world-war-1/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 05-07-2013, 13:07:18
Nice, Corvax. Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 06-07-2013, 13:07:15
Post-worthy sideburns: Nikolai Vasil'yevich Kleigels (1850-1916) - Russian soldier and statesman, the mayor of St. Petersburg (1895-1904). Photographed in 1902 by Karl Bulla.
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4125/97833783.173/0_9ab31_c9b456b3_XXXL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 06-07-2013, 18:07:13
Manly men with hip firing FALs

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57270000/jpg/_57270122_afpgetty1.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 10-07-2013, 19:07:13
Heavy Tank, No. 1, 120mm gun, Conqueror.
(http://www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org/explore/images/vehicles/Conqueror/Conqueror_l.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 10-07-2013, 19:07:57
(http://panzerfaust.ca/AFV%20interiors/m103c_files/m103-41.jpg)

M103 heavy tank.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-07-2013, 21:07:54
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/afghan070213/a19_51215049.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-07-2013, 17:07:47
(http://imageshack.us/a/img14/6359/6h2o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 11-07-2013, 21:07:30
This looks like from sci-fi

(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/revolution_l3.jpg)

"Revolution" upgrade packcage for Leopard 2A4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 11-07-2013, 21:07:37
Quite an expensive coffin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 11-07-2013, 21:07:11
It even has rearview mirror
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 11-07-2013, 22:07:39
Dat Leopard :O And we still drive around in the A4 junk :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 11-07-2013, 22:07:00
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Bundesarchiv_Bild_134-C1315%2C_Tsingtau%2C_Seesoldaten_in_Deckung.jpg)
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German Marines in forward position during the siege of Tsingtao
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zeno on 11-07-2013, 22:07:47
Dat Leopard :O And we still drive around in the A4 junk :(

i feel your pain brother..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 11-07-2013, 22:07:23
(http://www.deutschesheer.de/resource/resource/MzEzNTM4MmUzMzMyMmUzMTM1MzMyZTM2MzEzMDMwMzAzMDMwMzAzMDY4MzU3MDYzNzA2YzcwMzEyMDIwMjAyMDIw/image_popup.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 12-07-2013, 00:07:49
That picture looks off...PR 1.0?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 12-07-2013, 18:07:09
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969901_10201582322221103_1775507983_n.jpg)
William crosses the Boyne.  Happy anniversary of the Glorious Twelfth to you all!  (Unless you're Catholic).

Jk lol xoxo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-07-2013, 19:07:46
The glorious beginning of centuries of opression
(http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/attachments/f10/103676d1258389803-bloody-sunday-1972-bloody-2.jpg)
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On 30 January 1972 in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland. Twenty-seven civil rights protesters were shot by the British Army Parachute Regiment during a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march. Thirteen people (seven of whom were teenagers) died immediately, while another person died of his wounds 4½ months later. Two protesters were wounded when they were run down by army vehicles.Many witnesses, including bystanders and journalists, testify that all those shot were unarmed. Five of those wounded were shot in the back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 12-07-2013, 20:07:24
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The glorious beginning of centuries of opression

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On 30 January 1972


You might wanna say Decades....


(http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2330/62375531.jpg)

This is a story which is heavily discussed between Greek and Turkish forumers all over the internet... Im going to tell you the Greek side of it : Two F-5s engaged with 2 F-104's and shot down one and fuel starved the other. More to read here: http://www.enkripto.com/2010/11/shooting-down-of-turkish-f-102s_15.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 12-07-2013, 20:07:01
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Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-07-2013, 20:07:46
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The glorious beginning of centuries of opression

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On 30 January 1972


You might wanna say Decades....


was ment as comment on the previous picture posted, therefor also used the word "glorious" again
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 12-07-2013, 21:07:12
My bad!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-07-2013, 02:07:22
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/F-111B_NAN7-65.jpg)
Quote from: wikipedia
The F-111B was designed to fulfil the carrier based interceptor role, but was found to have serious problems concerning both weight and performance. Additionally, it was not suited to the types of aerial combat then becoming apparent in Vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-07-2013, 02:07:42
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5835/c412.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-07-2013, 17:07:58
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The glorious beginning of centuries of opression

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On 30 January 1972


You might wanna say Decades....


was ment as comment on the previous picture posted, therefor also used the word "glorious" again
No denying oppression, though moreso in the 1700 and 1800's.  Once you get to the Troubles the whole situation is a lot more murky.  And I think there are many Irish today who would welcome another British takeover to save our economy!  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-07-2013, 19:07:58
I didn't want to say the Irish are still badly discriminated or so. I thought i even read that if you're a catholic North-Irish, you can easier get a governement job than if you were protestant, since there are quota now about how many % has to be protestant/catholic, and many catholic families still refuse to support the British governement, therefor making it easier fr those who want to work there, to get a job. So fromwhat i know, i can't say the governement longer discriminates protestants/catholics. On the other hand, discrimination among the people still happens, and all those orangemarches are in my opinion a pure provocation that happens every year again. There have been a dzillion larger battles and often with much more importance than that one, yet they kept celebrating the fact they were better than the catholics that day. And from what i learned about the battle, it was just a professionally trained well equipped army that destroyed some peasants who thought they could fight and wanted to stay loyal to the (according to succession, rightous) king. And after that battle, the new king got angry at ireland for being against him, so he just took away their land, and gave it to poor Scotprotestants, who were glad they could come since they were treated as superior citizens over there, and got land for nothing. And till a few decades ago, their superiority was kept by the British forces. Honestly, it gets terribly on my nerves to see every year again how this "glorious twelth" is still celebrated since i see nothing close to glorious about it and i'm prety sure that those who do the orange marches, know perfectly well that's it's socially unacceptible to celebrate the start of those events.
That said, nothing against you, the contemporary protestants, the british state or others. I do know most people try to get equality and peace again.

Anyway, new day new picture :)
(http://i.imgur.com/7oXYxXi.jpg)
Ise (18DDH)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-07-2013, 20:07:05
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6564/7rrx.png)
Some people might not know this, but Red Army soldiers in WWII would carry tubes made of bakelite (primitive plastic) with their names, birth dates, home addresses, etc on the inside. These were dug up by volunteers along with several bodies, guns, uniforms, helmets, and what not.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-07-2013, 20:07:04
So its somethnig like a dogtag?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 14-07-2013, 21:07:35
I didn't want to say the Irish are still badly discriminated or so. I thought i even read that if you're a catholic North-Irish, you can easier get a governement job than if you were protestant, since there are quota now about how many % has to be protestant/catholic, and many catholic families still refuse to support the British governement, therefor making it easier fr those who want to work there, to get a job. So fromwhat i know, i can't say the governement longer discriminates protestants/catholics. On the other hand, discrimination among the people still happens, and all those orangemarches are in my opinion a pure provocation that happens every year again. There have been a dzillion larger battles and often with much more importance than that one, yet they kept celebrating the fact they were better than the catholics that day. And from what i learned about the battle, it was just a professionally trained well equipped army that destroyed some peasants who thought they could fight and wanted to stay loyal to the (according to succession, rightous) king. And after that battle, the new king got angry at ireland for being against him, so he just took away their land, and gave it to poor Scotprotestants, who were glad they could come since they were treated as superior citizens over there, and got land for nothing. And till a few decades ago, their superiority was kept by the British forces. Honestly, it gets terribly on my nerves to see every year again how this "glorious twelth" is still celebrated since i see nothing close to glorious about it and i'm prety sure that those who do the orange marches, know perfectly well that's it's socially unacceptible to celebrate the start of those events.
That said, nothing against you, the contemporary protestants, the british state or others. I do know most people try to get equality and peace again.


No offense taken don't worry it's an interesting topic.  All this Irish identity stuff runs deep.  I'm an atheist but I still think of myself as a Protestant, that's your identity in Ireland.  You're right about the Orangemen being provocative. Orangemen tend to be very laddish... very very low class and often more than willing to pick fights.  There's people on the other side too like that.  The sort of people who still fight in the RIRA or the Provos, as well as the Ulster militias. 

But honestly any real oppresion is entirely over, there's just a lot of hate left.  But take it from me it can be tough being a Protestant in the Republic.  You get picked on pretty bad from time to time, but nothing ever really like the hate up in Norn Iron.  Anyway talking about this stuff fascinates me so sorry to go offtopic...   My family is considering moving back but we're probably going to go to the North rather than the Republic since it's in such a shitty state at the moment.  The Brits run their bit of Ireland much better than the Irish do. 

Happy Bastille Day!
(http://bastille-day.com/media/bastille-day-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-07-2013, 18:07:40
(http://imageshack.us/a/img812/702/rsx2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-07-2013, 22:07:02
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9929/n4af.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 16-07-2013, 19:07:05
Good old Aist class. Can't beat the hovercraft.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-07-2013, 19:07:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Zapad-2009_military_exercises.jpg)

Zubr class LCAC. used by Russian, ukrain and Hellenic navy. When in doubt, use a hovercraft
and if that dont work
use more hovercraft


Basicly a frigate with air cushions underneath it (Its armament is insane)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-07-2013, 20:07:01
(http://shipsandharbours.com.s3.amazonaws.com/11334.jpg)

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsyC4CK5DYVvG8Wc_epBuN4D6ywxBeEjwMg-eF6LoOUya2Spjl)

(http://www.onalert.gr/files/Image/NewOnAlert/PLOIA/cache/ZUBRAKTI-474x316.jpg)

(http://atomictoasters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Zubr-and-APC.jpg)

I love it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 16-07-2013, 20:07:08
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Zapad-2009_military_exercises.jpg

Zubr class LCAC. used by Russian, ukrain and Hellenic navy. When in doubt, use a hovercraft
and if that dont work
use more hovercraft


...


And if that dont work (North Korea), use Photoshop:

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/3/27/1364383951656/-460x276.jpeg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 17-07-2013, 06:07:36
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2885/e5vb.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 17-07-2013, 08:07:50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx51ab2cUxA
Warship vs Big Waves

Pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paasky on 17-07-2013, 10:07:27
Unloved and unwanted, hovercraft Tuuli turns 10
Finnish Navy finds it hard to rid itself of the redundant vessel
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Unloved+and+unwanted+hovercraft+iTuulii+turns+10+/1329104985661
(http://www.hs.fi/kuvat/iso_webkuva/1076152894456.jpeg)


They've finally decided to scrap it in the coming few years...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-07-2013, 12:07:20
Hovercrafts are gae
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-07-2013, 16:07:22
MILGEM Project Corvette all the way!

(http://www.dzkk.tsk.tr/images/modernizasyon/milgem_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 18-07-2013, 20:07:37
This is a really cool idea. Wish I had done something like this in the Navy.
Tin Type photography album taken in Afghanistan...in the current war.
http://imgur.com/a/9V6m2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 19-07-2013, 09:07:57
Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Team 3

(http://imageshack.us/a/img594/1575/tonyey33.jpg)
Quote
Lieutenant ‘Edward Jake’ Linton, BEM, Clearance Diving Team 3, 8th Contingent, RAN, releases a grenade which has become stuck in an M79 rocket launcher, c.1971
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-07-2013, 10:07:44
*grenade launcher
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 19-07-2013, 14:07:25
Oh snap ... i forgot about something ...
(http://s2.postimg.org/9hcicg1p5/1374159244722.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-07-2013, 17:07:06
(http://i.imgur.com/Xnv6plb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-07-2013, 23:07:31
(http://i.imgur.com/fcuyNAI.jpg)
Quote
Photo released 07.17.2013....Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev class aircraft carrier set to enter service with the Indian Navy in 2013. The ship has been renamed in honour of Vikramaditya, a legendary 1st century BC emperor of Ujjain, India, famed for his wisdom, valour and magnanimity.It is projected to replace India's only currently serving aircraft carrier, INS Viraat.(Source: huanqiu.com)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Viktor2a5 on 20-07-2013, 01:07:35
100% Afghan buildt checkpoints

(http://forsvaret.dk/HOK/Nyt%20og%20Presse/ISAF/PublishingImages/ISAF15_Afghanske_loesninger_2r.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-07-2013, 02:07:13
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6122/6189963188_81cc99558c_z.jpg)
Crew inspecting there M107 Self propelled gun in vietnam. With its range of 34km, the M107 was the nemesis of all North vietnamese artillery. These types were used with great succes in counter battery missions
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-07-2013, 12:07:47
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1b/JohnRabe.jpg)
Quote from: wikipedia
John Heinrich Detlev Rabe (November 23, 1882 – January 5, 1950) was a German businessman who is best known for his efforts to stop the atrocities of the Japanese army during the Nanking Occupation and his work to protect and help the Chinese civilians during the event. The Nanking Safety Zone, which he helped to establish, sheltered approximately 200,000 Chinese people from slaughter during the massacre. He officially represented Germany and acted as senior chief of the European–American establishment that remained in Nanking, the Chinese capital at the time, when the city fell to the Japanese troops.

In his diary Rabe documented Japanese atrocities committed during the assault upon and occupation of the city. On December 13, 1937, he wrote:
It is not until we tour the city that we learn the extent of destruction. We come across corpses every 100 to 200 yards. The bodies of civilians that I examined had bullet holes in their backs. These people had been presumably fleeing and were shot from behind. The Japanese march through the city in groups of ten to twenty soldiers and loot the shops ... I watched with my own eyes as they looted the café of our German baker Herr Kiessling. Hempel's hotel was broken into as well, as almost every shop on Chung Shang and Taiping Road.
In his interactions with Japanese authorities, Rabe first took a conciliatory tone. On December 14, 1937, Rabe handed a letter of thanks to the Japanese army commander stating that the people in the Safety Zone were all safe and not one shot had been fired. The following is a part of his letter of thanks.
Dec. 14, 1937, Dear commander of the Japanese army in Nanking, We appreciate that the artillerymen of your army didn't attack to the Safety Zone. And we hope to contact with you to make a plan to protect general Chinese citizens who are staying in the Safety Zone... We will be pleased to cooperate with you in anyway to protect general citizens in this city. –Chairman of the Nanking International Committee, John H. D. Rabe–
On December 17, 1937 he wrote in a very different tone:
Two Japanese soldiers have climbed over the garden wall and are about to break into our house. When I appear they give the excuse that they saw two Chinese soldiers climb over the wall. When I show them my party badge, they return the same way. In one of the houses in the narrow street behind my garden wall, a woman was raped, and then wounded in the neck with a bayonet. I managed to get an ambulance so we can take her to Kulou Hospital... Last night up to 1,000 women and girls are said to have been raped, about 100 girls at Ginling Girls' College alone. You hear nothing but rape. If husbands or brothers intervene, they're shot. What you hear and see on all sides is the brutality and bestiality of the Japanese soldiers.
On December 17, Rabe wrote a letter as chairman to Kiyoshi Fukui, second secretary of the Japanese Embassy. The following is an excerpt:
In other words, on the 13th when your troops entered the city, we had nearly all the civilian population gathered in a Zone in which there had been very little destruction by stray shells and no looting by Chinese soldiers even in full retreat... All 27 Occidentals in the city at that time and our Chinese population were totally surprised by the reign of robbery, raping and killing initiated by your soldiers on the 14th. All we are asking in our protest is that you restore order among your troops and get the normal city life going as soon as possible. In the latter process we are glad to cooperate in any way we can. But even last night between 8 and 9 p.m. when five Occidental members of our staff and Committee toured the Zone to observe conditions, we did not find any single Japanese patrol either in the Zone or at the entrances!
Having received no answer to his request, Rabe wrote again to Fukui the following day, this time in an even more desperate tone:
We are sorry to trouble you again but the sufferings and needs of the 200 000 civilians for whom we are trying to care make it urgent that we try to secure action from your military authorities to stop the present disorder among Japanese soldiers wandering through the Safety Zone... The second man in our Housing Commission had to see two women in his family at 23 Hankow Road raped last night at supper time by Japanese soldiers. Our associate food commissioner, Mr. Sone, has to convey trucks with rice and leave 2,500 people in families at his Nanking Theological Seminary to look after themselves. Yesterday, in broad daylight, several women at the Seminary were raped right in the middle of a large room filled with men, women, and children! We 22 Occidentals cannot feed 200,000 Chinese civilians and protect them night and day. That is the duty of the Japanese authorities ...
On the February 10, 1938, Rabe wrote in his diary:
Fukui, whom I tried to find at the Japanese embassy to no avail all day yesterday, paid a call on me last night. He actually managed to threaten me: "If the newspapers in Shanghai report bad things, you will have the Japanese army against you", he said... In reply to my question as to what I then could say in Shanghai, Fukui said "We leave that to your discretion." My response: "It looks as if you expect me to say something like this to the reporters: The situation in Nanking is improving everyday. Please don't print any more atrocities stories about the vile behavior of Japanese soldiers, because then you'll only be pouring oil on fire of disagreement that already exists between the Japanese and Europeans." "Yes", he said simply beaming, "that would be splendid!"
John Rabe gave a series of lectures in Germany after he came back to Berlin on April 15, 1938, in which he said, "We Europeans put the number [of civilian casualties] at about 50,000 to 60,000." Rabe was not the only figure to record the Japanese atrocity. By December 1937, after the defeat of the Chinese soldiers, the Japanese soldiers would often go house-to-house in Nanking, shooting any civilians they encountered. Evidence of these violent acts come from diaries kept by some Japanese soldiers and by Japanese journalists who were appalled by what was transpiring.

Postwar

After WW2, Rabe was arrested first by the Soviet NKVD and then by the British Army. Both, however, let him go after intense interrogation. He worked sporadically for Siemens, earning very little. He was later denounced for his Nazi Party membership by an acquaintance. He was stripped of the work permit that he had previously been given by the British Zone, and had to undergo a very lengthy de-nazification process (his first attempt was rejected and he had to appeal) in the hope of regaining the permission to work. He had to pay his own legal defense costs, which depleted his savings.[14]
Unable to work to support his family and with the savings spent the family survived in a one room apartment by selling his Chinese art collection, but this did not provide enough to avoid malnutrition. He was formally declared "de-Nazified" by the British in June 3, 1946 but thereafter continued to live in poverty. The family lived on wild seeds that the children would eat with soup, and on dry bread until that was no longer available either.[14]
In 1948, the citizens of Nanking learned of the very dire situation of the Rabe family in occupied Germany and they quickly raised a very large sum of money, equivalent to $US 2000 (US$ 19,000 in 2013). The city mayor himself went to Germany, via Switzerland where he bought a large amount of food for the Rabe family. From mid 1948 until the communist takeover the people of Nanking also sent a food package each month, for which Rabe in many letters expressed deep gratitude.[14]
For more on him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rabe
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-07-2013, 18:07:19
King Phillippe inspecting the troops, 21st of July 2013
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2013/07/21/03921578.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 21-07-2013, 23:07:02
(http://forum.axishistory.com/files/turkish_officers_with_gas_masks_ww1_864.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-07-2013, 16:07:59
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/BL7.5inchMkIIINavalGunFlanders1917.jpg/800px-BL7.5inchMkIIINavalGunFlanders1917.jpg)
7.5inchMkIII Naval Gun, Flanders 1917
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-07-2013, 02:07:45
The Dutch have planes that are both kinda cool and kinda tacky.
(http://i.imgur.com/XdUEZjo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 23-07-2013, 18:07:44
(http://imageshack.us/a/img832/2563/s3h.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-07-2013, 01:07:33
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/F-14A_VF-24_ARoll.JPEG/749px-F-14A_VF-24_ARoll.JPEG)
VF-24 F-14A Tomcat

Supersonic AIM-7 Launch at a Supersonice Target

by Dave “Bio” Baranek

 

1 Dec 1982 - I was flying an F-14A with LCDR Steve "Drifty" Smith over the Pacific Ocean off Southern California, and our mission was to shoot an AIM-7 Sparrow on a "test and evaluation" (T&E) profile. This was my second AIM-7 shot at a target drone since I joined the VF-24 Fighting Renegades eighteen months before. This shot was an AIM-7E, although for operational missions we carried and trained with AIM-7F at the time. On this flight we also carried AIM-9Hs to finish the target if necessary - but we normally carried and trained with AIM-9L.

Test parameters for this shot required that we and the target both fly supersonic, and also required us to launch at a specific range and approach angle to the target. Instead of an explosive warhead, this missile had a telemetry package sending information to engineers on the ground. We would approach the target about twice as fast as on most training intercepts, so I had to closely watch the radar and carefully control the run. If you've ever run supersonic intercepts, you know things move much faster than intercepts run at .5 or .6 IMN (indicated Mach number).

The firing run happened about 4 pm on a Wednesday afternoon, in designated airspace over the ocean about 100 miles west of Los Angeles. The AQM-37 target drone was launched from an A-6 and proceeded on a southern heading. We were headed north, and I detected the A-6 at long range, 60 or 80 miles as I recall. This agreed with the calls we received from our controller and I started to feel comfortable. As we approached the planned launch range, Drifty went to max burner and we accelerated through Mach 1. I thought about how little drama there was; if I was not looking at the airspeed indicator I wouldn't know when we went supersonic. The A-6 reported launching the drone, and seconds later I detected it as a new target. The A-6 made a hard 180 to leave the area, and we commenced the run; range to the target was about 30 miles. We closed at over 2,000’ each second (F-14 and target combined speeds).

I was working with Drifty to carefully manage our approach: "Come right 10 degrees." "Back to 350." "Climb to 28 thousand." He was also helping by reading the info available on his repeat display up front. Even though RIOs were responsible for intercept control, most pilots knew how to run intercepts. Drifty had been a RAG instructor so he was great in a tough situation. One minute after the start we were at the planned range and angle to launch the Sparrow, and I pushed the "missile launch" button in the rear cockpit to launch the 500-lb weapon. It came off the jet with a strong thump – explosive charges ensured it cleared the plane in a wide range of airspeeds and maneuvers – and rocketed out ahead of us. I told Drifty to make a hard right turn. I had hesitated for a second or two, and I knew I'd be in trouble.

As we made our turn I looked at the small scope in front of my face and watched the target blip drift toward the left side. As it neared the edge of the screen I told Drifty to come back left in a hard turn. I had been running intercepts since Pensacola, but at these speeds things were happening fast. Drifty rolled the jet left to 90º and put on a good pull as we sliced through the evening sky. We were doing Mach 1.1 and pulling about 5 g. With our wings purposefully swept all the way back at 68º and the burners ablaze, I'm sure it would have looked cool if there had been anyone to see us.

I sweated the radar picture: I had two small green lights indicating the radar was still locked on the drone, but the track was near the edge of my scope and if it went off the scope that meant the radar antenna physically could not follow the target. If that happened our radar would break lock, the AIM-7 would "go stupid," and I would have to try to find that little drone again. That was hard enough when fighter and target were going 300 knots or less; at over 600 knots...I didn’t want to think about it. Halfway through the turn my "radar lock" lights went out. With sincere disappointment – thinking I had messed up the intercept – I told Drifty, "Broke lock, going to search"...dammit!

Drifty drawled, "Bio, relax, it was a direct hit. It broke lock because the target is gone; we just blew it out of the sky."

The AIM-7E had scored a direct hit and destroyed the target. Even without an explosive warhead, the Mach 3 Sparrow hit the drone and created a small explosion in the afternoon sky. I didn’t see it, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.


More stories on: http://www.f-14association.com/stories.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-07-2013, 13:07:49
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1004447_379235078844053_165760994_n.jpg)

A German "EGB" paratrooper during an exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 24-07-2013, 20:07:49
I'll give you a hint: they're not French. (larger image for better detail)
(http://i.imgur.com/JuIytt1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-07-2013, 20:07:30
Maybe senegalese? They wear full French outfit and are of African decent. No clear way that i can see to identify them. Kit looks WW1, helmet has no crest, don't know what that could imply on, other then that they don't want to be seen as part of a French army unit that way (i think) Cant tell colour of clothes, does not look blue, maybe green? commonwealth? but the British would never have used the French helmets. Other allied country with many Africans? Muricans? but again, why French stuff, they must have plenty of supplies themselves, volunteer unit made of Africans that are not from any French colony to fight for France? Also can't be British because of the kit. Only 1 nation left that could do this then but it also makes little sense to me.

But google told me after i typed this, so i know now, sory for cheating. Honestly, tell me how to know for sure who they are just by looking at the picture.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 24-07-2013, 20:07:23
But google told me after i typed this, so i know now, sory for cheating. Honestly, tell me how to know for sure who they are just by looking at the picture.

Then you know these men are of the Harlem Hellfighters. Known to the Army as the 369th Infantry Regiment. Because the US Army didn't want to deal with black soldiers, they were given to the French as replacements.

The trick is in the leggings, which are all of American pattern (though there is some variation in the specific model). French, British, German, and Austro-Hungarian wore puttees (leg wraps).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-07-2013, 20:07:58
Good old racism is the reason, how could i forget that.

Interesting though, thanks, I think i just cared for this tread for the first time in months.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-07-2013, 21:07:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Kecskemet_2010_Belgian_F-16_Demo_photo_48.jpg)
Belgian F-16 in 2010
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-07-2013, 21:07:29
Saw that one at kleine brogel with the pilot  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-07-2013, 22:07:57
(http://i.imgur.com/4vLuEMt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 26-07-2013, 07:07:46
Franco-Prussian war?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 26-07-2013, 09:07:09
Franco-Prussian war?

One would be reasonable in suspecting this, but sadly no. You can tell by the man on the left (slung a Lebel rifle) that this is most likely around the early stages of WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 26-07-2013, 09:07:02
Franco-Prussian war?

One would be reasonable in suspecting this, but sadly no. You can tell by the man on the left (slung a Lebel rifle) that this is most likely around the early stages of WW1.
My suspicions should have been aroused by the leggings, and the relatively lighter blue of the hats.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 26-07-2013, 10:07:33
(http://imageshack.us/a/img196/3706/5bbj.jpg)
Quote
A US soldier poses in the office of the former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega during the 1989 Operation Just Cause, the United States succesful attempt of removing Noriega from power.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-07-2013, 11:07:28
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/photo-day-07_23_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=678)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 26-07-2013, 14:07:07
Not remember if was here before  ...
(http://s12.postimg.org/9qd60yhl5/British_Chieftain_tanks.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9qd60yhl5/)
The most interesting camo ever  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-07-2013, 15:07:27
Franco-Prussian war?

One would be reasonable in suspecting this, but sadly no. You can tell by the man on the left (slung a Lebel rifle) that this is most likely around the early stages of WW1.
My suspicions should have been aroused by the leggings, and the relatively lighter blue of the hats.

Judging by the uniforms, it's late 1914/early 1915, as some are still wearing the dark blue, but others the light blue, plus the wear of the light blue kepis.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 26-07-2013, 20:07:53
and there I was, thinking those were Union soldiers. Hah.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 26-07-2013, 21:07:45
and there I was, thinking those were Union soldiers. Hah.

Psst, you're not alone.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 26-07-2013, 23:07:35
(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8346/fjnm.png)
345th, 1981, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-07-2013, 20:07:59
1936 in Spain.  A rebel is led to his death.
(http://i.imgur.com/ec4Yzvw.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-07-2013, 06:07:36
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/2180/6n2e.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-07-2013, 18:07:55
(http://i.imgur.com/RLJbQrx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-07-2013, 23:07:20
Ah, i love that picture, i have it in one of my books on the Vietnam War

(http://i.imgur.com/yHzMHgv.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 29-07-2013, 18:07:48
(http://i.imgur.com/z65BQLd.jpg)
First batch of Bundeswehr vehicles coming from Afghanistan, waiting in a Turkish port, ready to get shipped back to Germany.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-07-2013, 18:07:05
Port of Trabzon, to be precise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-07-2013, 23:07:15
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/photo-day-07_24_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=742)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 30-07-2013, 02:07:32
(http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/forumpic/pfrogner.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-07-2013, 17:07:27
Today, it's a collection of North Korea celebrating the end of the war, just over 60 years ago
http://rt.com/in-vision/korea-pyongyang-military-parade/

new day new picture :)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/F-4_parts_distribution.jpg/344px-F-4_parts_distribution.jpg) (source wikipedia)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/C-47s_at_Tempelhof_Airport_Berlin_1948.jpg/751px-C-47s_at_Tempelhof_Airport_Berlin_1948.jpg)
C-47s unloading at Tempelhof Airport during Berlin Airlift
(source wikipedia)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-08-2013, 06:08:32
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4295/d86s.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-08-2013, 21:08:22
(http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/forumpic/pfrogner.jpg)

Any info on who this fine gent is?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-08-2013, 23:08:28
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/photo-day-07_31_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=734)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 03-08-2013, 03:08:25
http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/forumpic/pfrogner.jpg

Any info on who this fine gent is?
Hauptmann Anton Pfrogner, 2nd battalion commander, 3rd regiment, Tyrolean Kaiserjäger.
--

(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3036/iav1.png)
Somewhere, I'm in that line.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-08-2013, 04:08:05
Afghanistan? Georgia?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-08-2013, 00:08:26
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1146593_552489914805661_1816551664_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-08-2013, 07:08:07
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/512/vzt.png)
People today have no idea how far our foolishness back then went. Tossing grenades back and forth, burying time capsules... we were bored beyond belief.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 05-08-2013, 12:08:48
Celebrating Victory day in Croatia  8)
(http://vojnapovijest.vecernji.hr/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/vijesti/oluja-04-04-08-173-1318111779.jpg)

This is how the liberation looked like 18 years ago
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-08-2013, 23:08:59
(http://i.imgur.com/7Lng1Ny.jpg)
NORFOLK (July 30, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departs Naval Station Norfolk to conduct training operations in the Atlantic Ocean. Bush is scheduled to deploy in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-08-2013, 07:08:08
(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/1631/slri.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-08-2013, 16:08:51
a gallery + video for today  8)
http://rt.com/news/russian-warships-visit-cuba-009/

(http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/5c/9d/00/00/china-gallery-12.jpg)
A Chinese soldier mans his tank (from Russia Today)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 08-08-2013, 07:08:44
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7411/u73.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-08-2013, 11:08:14
(http://ingineer1975.users.photofile.ru/photo/ingineer1975/4229148/104247766.jpg)
Quote
A German war cemetery was opened on Saturday, August 3, in the town of Dukhovshchina, Smolensk Region. The opening of the cemetery marks the 70th anniversary of the Smolensk Offensive which took place from August 7 to October 2 1943. Seven German divisions were destroyed in the Smolensk operation, and 14 suffered heavy losses. Out of 30513 servicemen buried there 14200 remain "unknown".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 08-08-2013, 13:08:54
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QoH65oA6_6E/UgNLB-rAYHI/AAAAAAAAC-I/lh8Bk8KMySc/w1824-h1028-no/DSCF0953.JPG)
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-08-2013, 22:08:32
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1150348_567654886630507_1685857939_n.jpg)
Quote
Lithuanian National Defence voulenteer with AK4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 08-08-2013, 23:08:22
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/412013cc8441894875aa157cf8c1caae/tumblr_mmnqb5HeSz1spsni3o1_500.gif)

Huge collection of WW I photographs with some especially interesting ones from inside the trenches or gun emplacements.

http://wwiphotos.tumblr.com
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-08-2013, 02:08:00
(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/1334/8242.jpg)
This is Aleksei Aleksandrovich Podlinov. I was just thinking of him, his birthday is on the 21st. Funny how you remember little things like that. It only took 7 months for Afghanistan to kill him. It was night, and we were ambushed in a tiny village from behind. Something strange was going on there, the enemy seemed different.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-08-2013, 13:08:09
Something strange was going on there, the enemy seemed different.

That leaves more questions than answers. Aliens?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-08-2013, 13:08:06
(http://www.thelivingmoon.com/45jack_files/04images/Krug/Woodpecker_17261939.jpg)
The "Woodpecker" close to Chernobyl

Btw, anyone has already visited Prypjat or Chernobyl? Personally i'd love to visit Prypjat, but i'm not sure if it is really free of risks. I don't kno enough about radiation, i thought u got 1µSv/hour there. I think that isn't really harmfull, but when i visited a nuclear center in Belgium, they were freaky over far less radioactive stuff.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 09-08-2013, 14:08:20
Are you quoting this or have you served there, Korsakov?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-08-2013, 18:08:49
Something strange was going on there, the enemy seemed different.

That leaves more questions than answers. Aliens?

No I just don't think they were locals, not even from Afghanistan or Pakistan but farther away as they shouted mainly in Arabic. Mercenaries perhaps, I'll never know though.

Btw, anyone has already visited Prypjat or Chernobyl? Personally i'd love to visit Prypjat, but i'm not sure if it is really free of risks. I don't kno enough about radiation, i thought u got 1µSv/hour there. I think that isn't really harmfull, but when i visited a nuclear center in Belgium, they were freaky over far less radioactive stuff.
I'm told you get more radiation on the flight then on the tours. Just stay on the main roads, don't ignore the signs and don't touch the flora unless you bring along some radiation gear.

Are you quoting this or have you served there, Korsakov?
345th, 8th company.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-08-2013, 18:08:34
It would be great to listen to you war stories. Do you have some?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 10-08-2013, 01:08:56
^Yes, but I'm going to hold back on them.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6784/oar6.png)
Not encouraging animal cruelty or the desecration of a corpse here but this is on one of the more ridiculous sides of history. This is from a series of photos, there's about a dozen or so where our soldiers hold up this dead bird and they pose for a photo with it where it's head was. The bird was probably made into a broth and eaten.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 10-08-2013, 03:08:18
The Soviet intervention in Afghanistan is probably the most interesting Cold War conflict I know. I'm really interested in the guidelines of the Soviet forces and what an average day looked like behind the lines.

Like in Charlie Wilson's War the Soviets are portrayed as just sending Hinds on to some small village and shooting it to shreds, I know this is bullshit but perhaps you can tell us more?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 10-08-2013, 04:08:54
Is it bullshit? Not entirely, but maybe I'll go into that later. I want to make a few things clear though, there was no "invasion" as it's commonly called, those are just mean and dangerous US Americans, Saudis, Pakistanis, Czechs, British and Chinese people covering up their giant fuck-up. No, in 1978 the government of Afghanistan agreed to INVITE us to Afghanistan if they could not control the insurgent uprisings in the country. Well, they couldn't, and as to our two countries agreement we came in to help. Bear in mind, foreign powers were already sending weapons and training rebels at least two months before we even did come in with our army and in effect, they destabilized the country even more.
It is said that at the end of the war, we lost, but that is not true because we accomplished what we set out to do (US government achieved their own goals as well), which was to empower and stabilize a Soviet friendly Afghan government that could fend for itself, although due to their own political blunders collapsed after we left a few years later. Your Charlie Wilson made Osama bin Laden, the Haqqani's, and ME (and other veteran Soviet soldiers) into the killers we are. I'm sure you know of the atrocities we committed in Abkhazia, Georgia, Chechnya, and what al-Qaeda and all the others have done. All of it started in Afghanistan, and both us Soviets and the Mujahidin came out of it fucked up in the head. And you know the irony is that the US and the rest of the world is doing the same thing in Afghanistan with Karzai's government, granted though they're putting a lot more money into it then we did.

I'd go into more detail, but it's for another thread or PM's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-08-2013, 11:08:29
Everytime i think of Soviets in Afghanistan, i have to think of Rambo III and The Living Daylights. "Dedicated to the brave people of Afghanistan fighting their couragous war against the Soviets". And when you look at it now, you see them help the Taliban with a smile. Ah, western propaganda

anyway,
(http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/5c/c0/00/00/000_par6923823.jpg)
Quote from: http://rt.com/in-vision/south-ossetia/tskhinval-war-lives-ossetia/
Georgian troops invaded south Ossetia and attacked the Russian peacekeepers’ base there. Hundreds of people died, a thousand others were injured. (Archive photo: An unnamed location not far from Tskhinvali, August 8, 2008)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-08-2013, 13:08:57
(http://files.homepagemodules.de/b150225/f112t8135p199113n2.jpg)
Well, who are these guys and what´s that obscure rocket launcher they carry?
10 internet cookies for the correct answer. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 10-08-2013, 13:08:10
Bundesgrenzschutz or Bundeswehr?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 10-08-2013, 15:08:12
What is the rifle there? G1?

EDIT: Maybe Super Bazooka? Although it has some things that let me think it may not be one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-08-2013, 15:08:57
Modded Panzerschreck with Super Bazooka aiming?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-08-2013, 17:08:57
West German "Bundesgrenzschutz" paramilitary border guards with a Belgian RL-100 Blindicide anti-tank rocket launcher during an exercise. The rifle should indeed be a G1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 10-08-2013, 19:08:11
So, maybe I get half a cookie?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-08-2013, 23:08:16
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/954784_572870382759943_2048319084_n.jpg)
Quote
Newspaper from Berlin, 1922
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-08-2013, 16:08:33
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8435/gkv2.jpg)
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lesley Jones prepares to direct an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Jeffries/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 11-08-2013, 18:08:59
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/7868/nakp.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 11-08-2013, 18:08:11
They could've gone with plain green camo, almost the same.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-08-2013, 14:08:51
(http://rt.com/files/news/20/13/10/00/india-launches-aircraft-carrier-.si.jpg)
http://rt.com/news/india-launches-aircraft-carrier-377/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 12-08-2013, 14:08:12
India's latest floating call center.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 12-08-2013, 21:08:02
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/08/war-torn-syria-split-into-three-regions/100572/ nsfw.

No.5 had me tinkering for a few.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 12-08-2013, 23:08:43
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6756/hehm.png)
The new AK-12.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-08-2013, 00:08:01
Hey, we have that weapon for BF2, download it here:

http://www.moddb.com/mods/battlefield-2-csto-american-war/addons/ak-12
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-08-2013, 22:08:49
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/photo-day-08_07_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=709)
Too bad the F-14 Tomcat is missing  :'(
All destroyed because they are so scared of its capabilities that they do anything to keep those of Iran on the ground, even if it involves crushing their own reserve airfleet
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 14-08-2013, 23:08:56
Considering those are Air Force jets, the Tomcat is NOT missing as it was a Navy fighter.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-08-2013, 23:08:00
Good point, i feel stupid now for not thinking that far.

(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/British%20Forces%20-%20Navy%20and%20Air%20Force/4_zpsf81da25c.jpg)
Helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious on its way to Gibraltar "only to do an exercise"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-08-2013, 05:08:13
They could've gone with plain green camo, almost the same.

As usual, the little understood fact that, for a camo pattern to be effective, you have to be able to SEE the pattern.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-08-2013, 06:08:16
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6955/qgn9.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 15-08-2013, 11:08:19
New clip from the FDF explaining the conscript service (Finnish only):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGZ8mPw1EN0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 16-08-2013, 07:08:07
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6084/q5k.bmp)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 16-08-2013, 11:08:19
The French in Algeria, 1897
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9058/97833783.2b6/0_a564b_e049fe95_XXXL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-08-2013, 02:08:12
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1175345_571576556238340_1190832063_n.jpg)

Not sure if photoshop.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-08-2013, 03:08:49
wow what's that?

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2ed1lro.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-08-2013, 10:08:11
[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1175345_571576556238340_1190832063_n.jpg

Not sure if photoshop.

Probably a movie, note how there is even a rock infront of the wheel so that it wont roll towards the guy in front.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 17-08-2013, 11:08:04
It's from a movie called 9th Company (2005).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-08-2013, 00:08:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Sandinoflagusmc.jpg)
United States Marines with the captured flag of Augusto César Sandino of Nicaragua in 1932

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_Wars
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 18-08-2013, 22:08:14
Been ages since we had some real combat pictures here. Enjoy. Better not look if you just had a big meal.
Its only a link for safety :)

http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg (http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 18-08-2013, 23:08:59
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2808/6p50.png)
Soviet "doctors".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-08-2013, 01:08:50
what is he doing?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-08-2013, 01:08:08
Uh, seems like he is taking blood examples from his ass.

We have a proverb like that here in Turkey :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 19-08-2013, 02:08:52
It's an injection. Typhoid, salmonella, shigellosis, hepatitis, malaria, cholera, meningitis, diphtheria, pneumonia, typhus, paratyphus, tonsillitis, bronchitis, even plague and lice was very common in the Soviet army during Afghanistan, along with other diseases. Something that very few people know is that 75% of everyone in army had at one point had to be hospitalized, and most that had to could only stay for about two days before being kicked out, that's how fast people came in to fill the beds. Whole regiments were out of action for months at a time. The food was crap, the cooks were filthy, the water was unclean, and the rats were everywhere.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 19-08-2013, 05:08:00
Carrier has arrived.

(http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/01549/ins_1549175f.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 20-08-2013, 06:08:39
(http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7760/he111earlyspain.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-08-2013, 07:08:25
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6826/iryu.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hyperanthropos on 20-08-2013, 13:08:28
@SirGitz: Is this a very early version of the He111 used by the Legion Condor in Spain?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 20-08-2013, 13:08:45
@SirGitz: Is this a very early version of the He111 used by the Legion Condor in Spain?

It is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rabbit032 on 20-08-2013, 17:08:47
Been ages since we had some real combat pictures here. Enjoy. Better not look if you just had a big meal.
Its only a link for safety :)

http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg (http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg)

Probably because there might be a forum user that was there and it brings back fucking terrible memories.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 20-08-2013, 20:08:44
Been ages since we had some real combat pictures here. Enjoy. Better not look if you just had a big meal.
Its only a link for safety :)

http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg (http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg)

Probably because there might be a forum user that was there and it brings back fucking terrible memories.

Then I apologise for not showing fancy PR approved pictures of exercises that where made to make you join the armed forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 20-08-2013, 21:08:19
Been ages since we had some real combat pictures here. Enjoy. Better not look if you just had a big meal.
Its only a link for safety :)

http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg (http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg)

Probably because there might be a forum user that was there and it brings back fucking terrible memories.

Then I apologise for not showing fancy PR approved pictures of exercises that where made to make you join the armed forces.

Seriously! Some people get REALLY strange ideas about war. People who want to just focus on how cool it all looks while forgetting that war is, by definition, people getting killed, often horribly.
Anyone who can't handle their "terrible memories" probably shouldn't be constantly looking at ANY of these photos. So really, it only offends squeamish war gamers who have never seen an arm blown off.


EDITED TO CONTINUE RANT:
What disgusts me MORE than maimed soldiers is people trying to ignore it and cover it up. People are fighting and dying RIGHT NOW in Afghanistan. You don't see ANY of it on the news. And on the internet, teenagers and people with weak constitutions want all the images sanitized so as to not upset their delicate sensibilities. If you can't handle looking at stuff like that, push for world peace and stop studying WAR. But stop fooling yourself into feeling like it isn't happening.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rabbit032 on 20-08-2013, 23:08:20
Excuse me for not wanting to relive one of the worst days of my life.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-08-2013, 23:08:08
Excuse me for not wanting to relive one of the worst days of my life.

I know exactly what you mean, think you might got it worse than me though because there's now a crap ton of modern cameras in full color for most modern conflicts.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Lightning on 21-08-2013, 02:08:20
There's a time and a place for facing the horrors of war and I don't think the picture of the day thread in a video game forum is it. Though, to be fair, Siben did only post it as a link and with a warning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-08-2013, 05:08:17
Been ages since we had some real combat pictures here. Enjoy. Better not look if you just had a big meal.
Its only a link for safety :)

http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg (http://imgup.com/data/images/3155.jpg)

Probably because there might be a forum user that was there and it brings back fucking terrible memories.

Then I apologise for not showing fancy PR approved pictures of exercises that where made to make you join the armed forces.

Seriously! Some people get REALLY strange ideas about war. People who want to just focus on how cool it all looks while forgetting that war is, by definition, people getting killed, often horribly.
Anyone who can't handle their "terrible memories" probably shouldn't be constantly looking at ANY of these photos. So really, it only offends squeamish war gamers who have never seen an arm blown off.


EDITED TO CONTINUE RANT:
What disgusts me MORE than maimed soldiers is people trying to ignore it and cover it up. People are fighting and dying RIGHT NOW in Afghanistan. You don't see ANY of it on the news. And on the internet, teenagers and people with weak constitutions want all the images sanitized so as to not upset their delicate sensibilities. If you can't handle looking at stuff like that, push for world peace and stop studying WAR. But stop fooling yourself into feeling like it isn't happening.

I want to like this so hard.  Damn this for not being facebook.

Also, Rabbit, the problem is, firstly the image was in link with warning.  Secondly, whilst I feel for what you have been through, images like that are the kind that should be broadcast around the world and in the news EVERY TIME someone says "WE SHOULD SEND IN THE TROOPS."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 21-08-2013, 07:08:42
Well, it could have been a better warning saying what army and such. I'd love to see the guts of ideological enemies in the future.

(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3699/w9gh.png)
From a recent bad-ass CQC competition.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 21-08-2013, 13:08:57
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1146472_650281061649535_757011731_n.jpg)
Quote
Indian C-130J landing on world's most mountaineous aerodrome
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RommelBr on 21-08-2013, 20:08:55
*Rough Translated by me and my great friend Google Translator  ;)

Quote from: Posted in megacurioso.com.br on 07/30/2013
On a unassuming tour, the photographer Chris Hughes - responsible for site "A Nerd's World" - made ​​a finding: a  Richard Verascope camera, dated from the time of the First World War. Even with the surprise of finding a rare 3D camera as this, what the professional did not expect were the surprises that accompanied the equipment.

"The camera was in a rudimentary state and included original leather case and glass slides. Each of the blades is a part of history in photography and I get goosebumps every time I put one of the slides in the 3D viewer, "explains the photographer on your site.

In the pictures you can see fight scenes, funerals, war equipment and many soldiers. Along with the images, notes and records were found indicating that the equipment must have belonged to a French soldier.

A bit of history

Richard Verascope cameras were developed in the late 1800s and were considered the first cameras to bring a  reasonably compact format. Because they are made ​​in France, it is no wonder that some of them have been used to document the events of the First World War.

Everything indicates that the photographer Chris Hughes found one of the last copies that survived the period. To share a part of the treasure found, the photographer set up a display so that interested parties can view slides in a live 3D viewer . You can also buy reproductions of the images through the site "A Nerd's World".

Below, you can see the images found by Chris Hughes:

Note: Found more interesting to post the 3D digital renderings then the normal photos from the original source (http://anerdsworld.com/verascope-world-war-1/)

Photos

Quote
(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-3.gif)
Soldiers walking by what appears to be the remains of a Church after a bombing.

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-2.gif)
Prisoners being walked down the street surrounded by armed guards.

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-4.gif)
Soldiers gather around a priest at what seems to be a funeral.

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-11.gif)

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-1.gif)
A parade of sorts, tanks and bikes take over the streets as soldiers line the sidewalks.

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-6.gif)

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-9.gif)

(http://anerdsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/found-film-7.gif)

Visit the link to see more photos http://anerdsworld.com/verascope-world-war-1/ (http://anerdsworld.com/verascope-world-war-1/)

 :)

EDIT: I removed this post from "The Great thread of Movies/Documentaries regarding WW1/WW2/Other conflicts" and brought to here because it was not a Movie neither a Documentarie.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 21-08-2013, 21:08:09
I know I am double posting, but oh I gotta post this:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Baku_az_vs.jpg)
Quote
Artillery of the Caucasian Islam Army, somewhere near Baku
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-08-2013, 23:08:51
Doesn't this belong in the Other Era's thread, since it's WW1? :P
Moved
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-08-2013, 06:08:22
(http://imageshack.us/a/img600/2683/wo72.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-08-2013, 17:08:38
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971167_508886945856814_202761184_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 23-08-2013, 13:08:35
(http://www.defense.gouv.fr/var/dicod/storage/images/base-de-medias/images/operations/mali/130808-point-de-situation/2013tmli_130_059_001_010/2419646-1-fre-FR/2013tmli_130_059_001_010.jpg)
Terran Federation soldiers clearing Bugs from Klendathu.

J/k, French troops in northern Mali. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-08-2013, 20:08:25
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1176225_611962452159635_744705059_n.jpg)

Azerbaijani army personnel having lunch :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-08-2013, 19:08:44
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/1150373_10200918623422465_1191754539_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-08-2013, 19:08:59
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4703/vh31.png)
First Chechen War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-08-2013, 03:08:05
What is it? Seems too bright to be some kind of artillery shell and perhaps even a rocket. Is it a jet that's going down?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 25-08-2013, 03:08:53
No it's a rocket, from 9K52 Luna-M. I have a close-up photo somewhere of the explosion...

Found it:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img89/2163/k9ta.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-08-2013, 07:08:36
(https://sphotos-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/1081747_539151572806075_680078914_n.jpg?oh=4cec8ce2b7c81649818c492456040723&oe=521B83E1)

Austro-Hungarian soldier high in the alps, WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 25-08-2013, 15:08:19
did he die of hypothermia?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 25-08-2013, 16:08:49
did he die of hypothermia?

Real working man are never cold.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-08-2013, 16:08:38
(http://lolsnaps.com/upload_pic/ManlyManCantGetCold-1693.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-08-2013, 21:08:22
Bringing this thread back on track...

(http://imageshack.us/a/img547/7837/djgq.jpg)
Quote
IRAQ. Baghdad, Iraq. March 2003. Iraqi security forces search for an alleged American fighter pilot that was thought to have parachuted into the Tigris River in Baghdad after being shot down (Moises Saman).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-08-2013, 21:08:14
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/06/13/world/13syria-cnd/13syria-cnd-articleLarge-v2.jpg)

Syrian rebbels

taking a little break
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-08-2013, 22:08:37
Swasticas in historical photos are allowed, right?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1069374_597688066938179_150755969_n.jpg)

Peace negotiations between Turkey and Germany, 1940
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-08-2013, 10:08:39
Meanwhile in Russia
http://rt.com/in-motion/militar-ship-docks-beach-851/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 27-08-2013, 06:08:21
Meanwhile in Russia
http://rt.com/in-motion/militar-ship-docks-beach-851/

Yeah saw that a week ago, heard it was near a military base.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img10/2042/pf85.png)
Russian mobile cinema!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 27-08-2013, 11:08:42
(http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/va25specbomb-010b.jpg)

VA-25 during the vietnam war. For this mission, it carried a specially designed bombload
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-08-2013, 13:08:36
The Battle of Plataea was the final land battle during the second Persian invasion of Greece. It took place in August 479 BC near the city of Plataea in Boeotia, and was fought between an alliance of the Greek city-states, including Sparta, Athens, Corinth and Megara, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I.

(http://www.toptenz.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/battle-of-plataea.jpg)

nearly 2500 years ago
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 27-08-2013, 15:08:59
Eh phalanx battles are easy, now holding heavy cavalry with light infantry is another matter.


(http://www.hindujagruti.org/articles/out/images/1279817955_bajiprabhu.JPG)

This guy led 300 light infantry and did a thermopylae of sorts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pavan_Khind (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pavan_Khind)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 27-08-2013, 15:08:00
Not that those guys don't deserve credit, but a narrow pass only a few meters wide reduces heavy cavalry's effectiveness to just about zero. In both situations the victorious commanders simply put their resources to their best effect and chose a spot that was very easy to defend.

Romans once did the same but on a grander scale, now that we're into it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Watling_Street
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DMQfsiNhmQo/T51BlA5QSuI/AAAAAAAAB2g/wXRE_m1hfgs/s400/imagesCAT35PWQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-08-2013, 07:08:51
(http://imageshack.us/a/img545/2847/5zbf.png)
It's a belt. Not just any belt, Russian belt. Even better, replacement for existing belts! 800,000 belts are expected to go into Army service. Yeah, I'm all hyped up over a belt, but it's an awesome belt to replace existing belts! Old belts, they are shit compared to this belt. Piece of shit leather belts the old ones are, but this, this is good belt.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-08-2013, 16:08:23
(http://previous.presstv.ir/photo/20130121/shamsara20130121135034017.jpg)

What truck is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 29-08-2013, 05:08:56
(http://previous.presstv.ir/photo/20130121/shamsara20130121135034017.jpg)

What truck is that?

Tatra T-815?

(http://forum.valka.cz/attachments/1058/T_815_S3.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-08-2013, 05:08:31
Front window is wrong...it's something else....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 29-08-2013, 06:08:45
Definitely a Tatra, both different variants though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-08-2013, 11:08:26
I tought it was a GAZ-66 but yeah Tatra looks more like it.

Lovely camo on it though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 29-08-2013, 19:08:32
(http://imageshack.us/a/img838/188/s9do.png)
345th, 1990 Azerbaijan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-08-2013, 02:08:06
a video for today :)
http://rt.com/in-motion/pak-fa-group-maks-109/
i wonder how they would do against F-22's and Eurofighters
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DaWorg! on 30-08-2013, 04:08:09
Front window is wrong...it's something else....
Here's one with correct window.

(http://forum.valka.cz/attachments/121/T-815_V_26__2_.jpg)

WooT! I was right and VonMudra not...i won interwebz!  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Damaso on 30-08-2013, 05:08:46
(http://imageshack.us/a/img838/188/s9do.png)
345th, 1990 Azerbaijan.


1990? wasnt really possible to make an coloured photo?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 30-08-2013, 05:08:36
Well it's possible to make colored photos in 2013 but people still choose not to for a variety of reasons such as availability, sentimental or historical value, better contrasting images, and so on.

Personal cameras in the military have a tendency to be passed on, by either those whose tour is over or by those who have died. It's tradition, especially in the 345th!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-08-2013, 10:08:44
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1234283_337632386373619_1076094454_n.jpg)

Is that Karabiner 88 the lady is holding?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-08-2013, 10:08:36
Could be the early spanish/south american model 93 carbines
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-08-2013, 10:08:21
Oh yes I hear the Ottomans had plenty of M93's and its carbine models.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-08-2013, 18:08:13
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/972208_578195252243137_1874053546_n.jpg)

Brazilian "Caatinga" Army
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 31-08-2013, 20:08:55
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PjLpqWFFEo

WWII Spitfire Guns Firing After 70 Years Buried in Peat, not a picture but pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 01-09-2013, 09:09:54
(http://i.imgur.com/OXltbQUl.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 01-09-2013, 14:09:12
Sig 550 and SVD? What army is this?

Plus, is there a smaller version of the SVD? My uncle has an SVD in his collection but it seems to be pretty compact to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-09-2013, 15:09:33
Sig 550 and SVD? What army is this?

Plus, is there a smaller version of the SVD? My uncle has an SVD in his collection but it seems to be pretty compact to me.

CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force, India) CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) Sniper team with INSAS and SVD.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-09-2013, 15:09:04
Sig 550 and SVD? What army is this?

Plus, is there a smaller version of the SVD? My uncle has an SVD in his collection but it seems to be pretty compact to me.
SVDS has collapsin stock and shorter barrel
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 01-09-2013, 21:09:16
Thanks for the information, guys.
@Biiviz: How did you recognize them?

EDIT: Well, I guess it is not the SVDS. It does not have the collapsible stock and that ugly pistol grip. Maybe I just remember it the wrong way but I am pretty sure it was pretty short and light weight.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 01-09-2013, 22:09:30
Could be a civilian variant, like Tigr or Miedwied or something, with shorter barrel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 01-09-2013, 22:09:22
Thanks for the information, guys.
@Biiviz: How did you recognize them?

Reverse image search.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 03-09-2013, 03:09:06
(http://imageshack.us/a/img708/1560/vjss.png)
M42 Duster with twin 40mm AA Bofor guns, two M60s and one M2 .50 Browing firing on Viet Cong sniper, Phú Tài, Vietnam, April 1st 1970. Photo taken by James Speed Hensinger.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 03-09-2013, 12:09:44
Reminds me of Red Army firing an artillery barrage to the sector they thought Simo Häyhä was lurking in.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 03-09-2013, 14:09:29
and , just as the red army didnt kill him, here the vietcong sniper wasnt found either :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-09-2013, 16:09:25
To be fair, the next morning they found a blood trail, so it's safe to say they at least wounded him and drove him away.  So they did accomplish the goal of getting rid of them, just unsure if killed or not.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 03-09-2013, 16:09:17
A blood trail in a mountain blown to bits by anti air and tank fire. (X)DOUBT


(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5429/ixdivisiongreeksoldierscm7.jpg)

Quote
IX Division. Asia Minor. Turks playing with Greek soldiers with friendliness 12/5/1922 (d/m/y) at Karapinar
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-09-2013, 17:09:48
A blood trail in a mountain blown to bits by anti air and tank fire. (X)DOUBT

Blood trail would just mean the guy stayed still till it was over, then moved after they stopped firing.  He wouldn't try to run when they still were.

Quote
Hensinger says: 'We sent out patrols during the day, and found a blood trail one morning. Otherwise, we never found him.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-09-2013, 17:09:23
(http://rt.com/files/opinionpost/20/50/00/00/untitled-1.si.jpg)
(image from facebook via Russia Today)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-09-2013, 17:09:21
Photos like that have been circulating around quite a bit now.  Can't say I disagree with them either.  Not our war, and both sides aren't exactly clean.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-09-2013, 01:09:04
(http://admin.rt.com/files/news/20/4d/90/00/snimok_ekrana_2013-09-02_v_16.14.46.jpg)
A screenshot from marines.com

Quote from: Russia Today
A Syrian pro-government hacker group calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) posted the above picture on the US Marines’ website as an example that not all US soldiers are on board with Obama.

According to the International Business Times, the SEA went onto the marines’ official website, www.marines.com, and ended up defacing it temporarily to post an emotional message of peace to their “brothers-in-arms” and pleading with them to understand that by agreeing to carry out the strike they are fighting against friendlies and helping their own worst enemy, Al-Qaeda.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 04-09-2013, 08:09:55
Photos like that have been circulating around quite a bit now.  Can't say I disagree with them either.  Not our war, and both sides aren't exactly clean.

And who gives two fucks if they are?  I know it might not be a popular opinion but why should the US even be involved at all?  If you sign up to the US military you should do so to defend the country.  All these wars seem like a slap in the face to that.  Why should one United State soldier die to defend South Korea, South Viatnam, France, Poland, Kuwait or any number of nations?  All these have been great moral victories for the USA (in doubt with some) as a whole but why should any parent lose a child to stop the Kaiser, Hitler, Nips, Saddam or the dirty reds or any number of cunts?  I would love to see the armed forces split into a defense force and a World police force.
Lets keep our "dick with everything" force and our true national defense force separate and see which one the tax payers want to fund more.
This is no way a fuck you to guys that kicked the fuck out of the Taliban or the Nazi's or any number of fucktards over the years.  I just think that a 18 guy who signs up to fight for the nations defense should be doing just that.  Many of these wars may be morally right as a whole but don't give avrage joe smith from east bum fuck Maine a load of BS that he is killing people in the name of protecting his own people.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 04-09-2013, 11:09:25
Last I checked, the Taliban were not kicked out and were infact kicking out the mitee US army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-09-2013, 17:09:41
(http://images.theage.com.au/2013/08/30/4704661/russia-w-620x349.jpg)

Russia had sended 2 ships towards syria since "Murica is planning to attack. The Slava Class cruiser Moskova and the Kashin class Guided missile destroyer Smetlivy are on route to syria as we speak


They should have sended the Mighty Kirov class Pyotr Velikiy! That"ll scare dem muricans off!

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 04-09-2013, 19:09:26
Last I checked, the Taliban were not kicked out and were infact kicking out the mitee US army.

Well, they might not have been completely beaten but instead of roaming around freely both terrorizing the local population and planning terrorist attacks on civilians in other nations, they now have to hide underground hoping they don't take a hellfire in the face as soon as they come out.
Mission accomplished for as far as I'm concerned.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-09-2013, 00:09:52
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Convair_XB-36_main_landing_gear_detail_061128-F-1234S-028.jpg/800px-Convair_XB-36_main_landing_gear_detail_061128-F-1234S-028.jpg)

holy shit
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 05-09-2013, 00:09:24
B 36?

EDIT
Yeah, should have checked the name of the pic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-09-2013, 21:09:40
(http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/33/z4ng.jpg)

Azerbaijanis, Karabakh War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-09-2013, 16:09:35
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1006053_534084766660409_1657347421_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-09-2013, 18:09:35
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555074_561814277201691_2037502040_n.png)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1208740_561814050535047_603253651_n.jpg)

Syrian Army after they cleared the town Maloula from FSA terrorists.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 07-09-2013, 18:09:32
Good job
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-09-2013, 18:09:28
Good job


Indeed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-09-2013, 18:09:39
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1236215_582079271854735_335827109_n.jpg)

(http://Afghan Special Forces In Urozgan province.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Paythoss on 09-09-2013, 08:09:39
(http://s22.postimg.org/ydldonnch/vn8610_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-09-2013, 16:09:35
(http://imageshack.us/a/img51/4541/ob45.png)
Photo taken in late August.
I see Hamas is looking pretty bad ass these days, new guns, trucks, vests. You know as far as military strength goes, their my favorite "terrorists".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-09-2013, 18:09:13
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1236907_506828716075738_1387276872_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 09-09-2013, 21:09:13
So how does that work, do some people randomly get body armor while others do not? Do they have special roles or something? Why doesn't everyone have it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-09-2013, 21:09:55
I dont know. But I guess its random. It was like that during the Gezi incident over here too, some cops had bosy armor + gas mask, some had regular uniform + gas mask.

But I know that they are going somewhere in East Turkestan to slaughter more Turks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-09-2013, 02:09:56
Has nothing to do with being random.  Ones with body armour fulfill the main role of setting up the shield wall during a riot.  The rest obviously fulfill other roles, such as tear gas, command/control, etc, and thus don't need all the heavy armour that the shield wall dudes need.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 10-09-2013, 05:09:25
I wonder how a bunch of mujahids get the ballistic vests, scoped rifles Fritz helmets, et al. They must have some serious oil money backing them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 10-09-2013, 13:09:40
I wonder how a bunch of mujahids get the ballistic vests, scoped rifles Fritz helmets, et al. They must have some serious oil money backing them.

Well for all we know this is a propaganda photo and these might be the only five body armor vests and high tech weapons the Hamas has in its possession.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 10-09-2013, 14:09:45
It makes no sense, they would rather buy a crap ton of AK's aor basic medical equipment and it would be more effective. Since they are a cash strapped organisation, it would make sense for them to use these resource judiciously.

Meanwhile...
(http://i.imgur.com/tBpmBEn.png)

(In this photo: Two Indian soldiers, members of the UNIFIL force in southern Lebanon, stand guard just across the border from Kibbutz Manara.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 10-09-2013, 17:09:47
(http://imageshack.us/a/img545/7623/wbmw.png)
Airshow in Moscow a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-09-2013, 20:09:28
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1238271_550259658356017_929228431_n.jpg)

Photo of Ahmet Atakan during his military service who died in Hatay during the latest riots in Turkey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-09-2013, 20:09:02
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1236676_583383701724292_842374824_n.jpg)

Photo By: Sgt. Sarah Fiocco

BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, Australia - Lance Cpl. Justin Oates, machine gunner, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, engages a simulated enemy force with an M240B machine gun, here, Sept. 2. Throughout the exercise, MRF-D Marines conducted day and night live-fire training. This training evolution is the first of its kind here in which Marines with MRF-D and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit worked bilaterally with the Australian soldiers of Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment as a "proof of concept" to assess the capacity of the training ranges to support a battalion-sized live-fire event.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 12-09-2013, 05:09:24
(http://i.imgur.com/AeBZGdJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 12-09-2013, 10:09:49
Them's the Seaforth Highlanders if anyone was wondering.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 12-09-2013, 19:09:55
Are those MLEs and a couple of SMLEs?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 13-09-2013, 01:09:55
Are those MLEs and a couple of SMLEs?

I'll be damned, those ARE MLEs. Seems about 50/50 distribution between the two in the photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-09-2013, 18:09:23
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/565031_584319311630731_638731311_n.jpg)

Philippine army troops walk along an armoured personnel carrier as they take positions during the fight against Islamic Insurgents
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 13-09-2013, 18:09:31
Are those MLEs and a couple of SMLEs?

I'll be damned, those ARE MLEs. Seems about 50/50 distribution between the two in the photo.
Early in the war, MLE's were still pretty common. And some marksman did alot of effort to aquire themselves on alter in the war as a sharpshooter rifle. They added small wood chips to make sure the barrel was as freefloated as possible. But the P14 was still preferred, aswel as the ross rifle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-09-2013, 17:09:51
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1234790_564828040233648_482347486_n.jpg)

Syrian Army after liberating Maloula, now stationed in the town
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-09-2013, 23:09:30
(http://i.imgur.com/V6rtdLF.jpg)
Bulgarians aim at a low-flying plane.  The man on the left doesn't try too hard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-09-2013, 01:09:06
I'm sure they're merely demonstrating, and that guy is simply lazy ;)  Though using an entire trench line to shoot at low flying aircraft was not uncommon, and rather effective in fact.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 17-09-2013, 01:09:45
Yeah but that guy pointing his finger and saying *bang* is badass. He probably got the kill too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 17-09-2013, 02:09:05
So many mustaches. The guy on the left is too badass to aim properly :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-09-2013, 15:09:01
Missile firing drill today :)
http://rt.com/in-motion/russian-pacific-fleet-kamchatka-934/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 19-09-2013, 16:09:33
(http://i.imgur.com/tbzitAG.jpg)
Russian Marines overlooking Grozny, 1994.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-09-2013, 16:09:39
As someone commented on that reddit thread, were the Russians really so hard up in the '90s that they needed surplus German helms?

Mexican Cristiada Catholic rebels, 1920
(http://www.kofc.org/un/images/columbia/cristero1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 21-09-2013, 10:09:37
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1233342_10151824682124651_77983352_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-09-2013, 11:09:56
(http://rt.com/files/news/20/85/90/00/4.jpg)
Quote from: Russia Today
Women carrying children run for safety as armed police hunt gunmen who went on a shooting spree in Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi September 21, 2013 (Reuters / Goran Tomasevic)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 23-09-2013, 16:09:00
(http://imageshack.us/a/img7/2387/we9a.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-09-2013, 08:09:21
(http://i41.tinypic.com/14e2lgm.jpg)
Quote
A Free Syrian Fighter holds his weapon while resting in Aleppo's Bustan Al-Basha district, September 22nd, 2013.

Identify the rifle, win an internet cookie!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-09-2013, 10:09:17
I'd say scoped M-16, but feels bit too easy to be the correct answer
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-09-2013, 12:09:32
Close, Born, it's the Norinco CQ.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-09-2013, 14:09:28
(http://imageshack.us/a/img853/8581/rcxt.jpg)
Russian "cadets", Ryazan 2007.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-09-2013, 15:09:06
Close, Born, it's the Norinco CQ.
Yep, that´s correct. One internet cookie for you, good sir!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-09-2013, 15:09:31
Thank you. I first thought it was one from the AR series but couldn't find it. Of course there's always a Chinese copy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 24-09-2013, 20:09:00
A scary black assault rifle which should obviously be banned.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-09-2013, 20:09:15
(http://i.imgur.com/vV78KZR.jpg)
At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 25, 2001- Christmas Day, an F-14 Tomcat from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) launches off of the flight deck. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Troy M. Latham (Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 25-09-2013, 21:09:17
(http://imageshack.us/a/img844/6476/jeqc.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-09-2013, 22:09:15
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2ldhbvd.jpg)
Compatibility testing on the USS Independence in 1972
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-09-2013, 16:09:54
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/7/20/2013720184314767734_20.jpg)

Kashmir yesterday.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 26-09-2013, 16:09:55
(http://imageshack.us/a/img4/6646/n92.png)
Found this on another picture of the day thread in another forum. In the camo suit on the left facing the camera with Hero of the Soviet Union medal is friend Colonel Vastrotin. I don't know who took this photo, maybe someone from the 103rd.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 26-09-2013, 17:09:07
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/7/20/2013720184314767734_20.jpg)

Kashmir yesterday.

Good to see that the boys have riot gear now. No more wicker shields and bamboo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-09-2013, 19:09:01
Korsakov, I gotta ask, were you guys having supply problems with hat sizes?  Because the guy walking behind Colonel Vastrotin looks like he has a child's size hat....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 26-09-2013, 19:09:08
There were supply problems with much more important things, so it could be said that it was a little neglected, could just be the way he's wearing it though. This photo was taken sometime after 86 since that's when the colonel came to us.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-09-2013, 22:09:39
(http://i44.tinypic.com/wr9n8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-09-2013, 14:09:52
Korsakov, I gotta ask, were you guys having supply problems with hat sizes?  Because the guy walking behind Colonel Vastrotin looks like he has a child's size hat....

If you join any army you know. NOTHING THEY GIVE YOU EVER FUCKING FITS!!!!

I had to change my hat, boots, shorts, the infantry beret they gave me was two sizes too big and the jacket was like a ballistic vest.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-09-2013, 23:09:26
(http://i.imgur.com/niWY1iD.jpg)
PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 24, 2013) Members of the World Federation of Chinese from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos take photos of the Ex-USS Tarawa (LHA 1) while on a boat tour of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. In 1979 Tarawa rescued 400 Vietnamese refugees adrift in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-09-2013, 01:09:47
(http://vdv.combat345.ru/fotos/01000.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-09-2013, 21:09:06
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1380652_658804897472849_1139279652_n.jpg)

Allied ships in Istanbul during the occupation.

This photo might not be real, I see no warships there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-09-2013, 23:09:51
(https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/625509_424498327656615_420382874_n.jpg)
not sure if real
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 29-09-2013, 08:09:38
(http://pics.kuvaton.com/kuvei/tank_buried_in_sand_remnants_of_the_angolan_civil_war_soyo_zaire_province_angola.jpg)
Soyo Zaire, Angola. A T-55 from the Angolan civil war buried in the sand.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-09-2013, 12:09:17
Epic image, thanks for sharing

(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/64/55467816487cc82cdf34b.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 30-09-2013, 17:09:53
(http://www.nuevayork-exhibition.org/images/Gallery4/83335d_DutyOfTheHour_Halrymple.jpg)

Propaganda picture from the Spanish–American War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 01-10-2013, 02:10:48
(https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/625509_424498327656615_420382874_n.jpg)
not sure if real

That is absolutely real. The ocean is an unimaginably powerful thing, and the US Navy does flight ops pretty much no matter what. Remember that if the planes aren't flying, it is just a giant, relatively helpless, metal box. So just as the escort ships must keep their radar and sonar going, so must the carriers keep their birds in the air.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 01-10-2013, 04:10:04
(http://imageshack.us/a/img547/2982/ogkn.png)
VVA-14M3
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 01-10-2013, 11:10:53
seriusly, wat??
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 01-10-2013, 14:10:10
seriusly, wat??

"The Bartini Beriev VVA-14 Vertikal`no-Vzletayuschaya Amphibia (vertical take-off amphibious aircraft) was developed in the Soviet Union during the 1970s. Designed to be able to take-off from the water and fly at high speed over long distances, it was to make true flights at high altitude, but also have the capability of 'flying' efficiently just above the sea surface, using ground effect. The VVA-14 was designed by Robert Bartini in answer to a perceived requirement to destroy United States Navy Polaris missile submarines."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-10-2013, 14:10:13
Metal Gear Solid 3 - Snake Eater
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-10-2013, 22:10:30
Somewhere at the Somme
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-10-2013, 03:10:02
This is Deir al-Zor, Syria. April 4, 2013.

(http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab85/Leutnant1/Sand/desssstrrruu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-10-2013, 05:10:17
(http://imageshack.us/a/img541/4690/tuwe.png)
103rd division, 317th regiment. Good people, they worked with us many times.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 02-10-2013, 05:10:21
where was this pic taken?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-10-2013, 05:10:49
Afghanistan of course. The 103rd was disbanded in 93 and formed in 46. During that time they were in Belarusia, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and other place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-10-2013, 15:10:33
(http://s10.postimg.org/3ub3nqzt5/242343.jpg)
I was shown this the other day. It's not an original STG-44 as it's in .22 LR and semi-automatic with 25 round magazine, what interests me the most is the speed at which the FSA got it since it was only released in February of this year.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-10-2013, 15:10:39
Remains of "some" dynamite that went off in tunnels under the german lines, Somme area (if u want more details on it, just ask, i got a little book about all these places, but i dunno them out of my head)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-10-2013, 19:10:31
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1380332_593628530699809_82444733_n.jpg)

Zamboanga, Philippines
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 03-10-2013, 05:10:18
(http://imageshack.us/a/img812/2585/8jzq.png)
Fergana, Uzbekistan, 7th October 1976.
I might actually have the date wrong but I definetly know this inspection was in 1976.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-10-2013, 16:10:32
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/10/3/201310361151127734_20.jpg)

Fightings are going on in Keran sector. I hear Indian troops are having a hard time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-10-2013, 17:10:42
Sweet machine gun!  Who are they fighting?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-10-2013, 17:10:29
They say its a group infiltrated from Pakistani border. Same old India VS. Pakistan stuff I guess
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-10-2013, 23:10:10
Sweet machine gun!  Who are they fighting?
L4A4 Machine gun. 7.62x51mm NATO Variant of the BREN GUN. Indian designation MG 1B

Its slowly being withdrawn but troops are not happy about turning them in. Mainly because of the reliability/accuracy being superior to the new INSAS LMG and the MAG being much heavier
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-10-2013, 23:10:20
(http://rt.com/files/news/20/a4/10/00/j-2.jpg)
A file picture taken on April 24, 2010 shows planes and helicopters stationed at the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma base in Ginowan, Okinawa prefecture. (AFP Photo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 04-10-2013, 05:10:54
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/10/3/201310361151127734_20.jpg)

Fightings are going on in Keran sector. I hear Indian troops are having a hard time.

It just takes some time to comb militants in dense forests. I believe it was a big group of 200+ mujahids. They couldn't be fired upon as it would have been a diplomatic incident, since our Prime minister was meeting their stooge in New York.


L4A4 Machine gun. 7.62x51mm NATO Variant of the BREN GUN. Indian designation MG 1B

Its slowly being withdrawn but troops are not happy about turning them in. Mainly because of the reliability/accuracy being superior to the new INSAS LMG and the MAG being much heavier

The INSAS is pretty accurate. I had the opportunity to test it when I was in the NCC for a few months. Nearly as accurate as the Bren. It is a good gun. Not the best weapon for fighting fanatics.

Sweet machine gun!  Who are they fighting?

Random mujahids trying to "free" Kashmir. They will increase in droves after 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-10-2013, 07:10:31
(http://imageshack.us/a/img513/1691/dmw6.png)
I know these guys and I'm in this photo, so I'm going to frame it later.
Azerbaijan, 1990.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 04-10-2013, 11:10:07
Keep them coming, Korsakov, 'personal' pictures just give an extra dimension to it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-10-2013, 20:10:12
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/photo-day-10_04_13-920-0.jpg?w=920&h=721)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-10-2013, 22:10:34
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/10038798055_9d06959787_b.jpg)

Quote
Members of a Military Police Arrest Squad can be seen practicing the arrest of a high-value target for this years "ILÜ"*, one of the largest exercises of the German Armed Forces.

*Actually the ILÜ is more of a dog-and-pony-show, where different branches of the Bundeswehr show their skills infront of the press and high-ranking officers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 05-10-2013, 23:10:55
By the looks of it those kind of helmets offer a lot more protection than the regular ones, why doesn't everyone have them? Too clumsy for real combat?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 06-10-2013, 06:10:31
I guess. And real combat tends to have a bit more explosives than police work and you don't want to be near (or on top actually) with a helmet like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-10-2013, 10:10:55
I also think the helmets sight part, might reflect the sun and give away you position to the enemy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oddball on 06-10-2013, 20:10:23
I guess. And real combat tends to have a bit more explosives than police work and you don't want to be near (or on top actually) with a helmet like that.

Echo chamber!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 06-10-2013, 20:10:42
I guess. And real combat tends to have a bit more explosives than police work and you don't want to be near (or on top actually) with a helmet like that.

Echo chamber!
More to do with the blastwave grabbing that visor, twisting your head back and snapping your neck, but I guess that too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-10-2013, 16:10:35
(http://imageshack.us/a/img443/2176/rlm0.jpg)

Quote
German "MARS" multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) open fire during the "ILÜ 2013" exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-10-2013, 18:10:11
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/10/8/2013108132836305734_20.jpg)

Aleppo.

Man, war sucks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 08-10-2013, 22:10:33
(http://imageshack.us/a/img542/4343/0wza.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-10-2013, 10:10:36
(http://imageshack.us/a/img547/7923/0owt.jpg)

Quote
Covered by dust and smoke, a Leopard 2A6 engages a target during a Bundeswehr exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 09-10-2013, 11:10:05
Is the company that makes Leopards state owned? Does the Bundeswehr automatically order the newest models?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 09-10-2013, 11:10:29
The producer, Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann is a privately owned company that sells its products to everyone who wants to purchase them.
KMW and other companies who have licenses to produce the Leopard constantly develop new versions. These are then being sent to be evaluated by the armed forces and if they´re deemed to be useful upgrades and if there´s enough budget, older versions are being upgraded or new tanks are being bought.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 09-10-2013, 12:10:02
The standard way then. According to Wiki, Germany has the 9th highest military spending in the world. Albeit, calculated as percentage of GDP, it's pretty much the same as the rest of the western world.

Those Leopard 2A6s do look badass.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-10-2013, 19:10:19
(http://imageshack.us/a/img28/1728/bja0.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-10-2013, 20:10:50
(http://images.scribblelive.com/2013/10/6/1ccf659b-2432-44b1-86b8-ac45cfcf324d.jpg)

Quote
Syrian rebel fighter fires towards the village of Aziza, which is under the control of forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in the southern countryside of Aleppo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 09-10-2013, 21:10:11
I may be wrong but is that a Dshk MG? If it is, wouldn't it be a bit heavy just for ground use. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 09-10-2013, 21:10:29
FSA sucks when it comes to heavy weapons, doesn't matter what it is they'll hip fire it at the enemy anyway.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-10-2013, 07:10:46
I may be wrong but is that a Dshk MG? If it is, wouldn't it be a bit heavy just for ground use. ;)

Why would a heavy MG be unfit for ground fire?  It's partly what they're designed for....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-10-2013, 09:10:15
I really don´t want to know how much money is wasted on big dog-and-pony-shows like the ILÜ, but atleast we´re getting cool pictures out of it...new day, new pic. Sorry that they´re not "action shots", but I find them pretty cool.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img18/8996/jbqk.jpg)
Quote
A Marder IFV engages targets with its 20mm autocannon during this years "ILÜ" exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-10-2013, 22:10:08
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9895/pjfm.jpg)
Vessels participating in "Brilliant Mariner 2013" NATO exercises
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 11-10-2013, 01:10:03
(http://imageshack.us/a/img818/6834/507h.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-10-2013, 17:10:50
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1395191_598461993549796_1498124641_n.jpg)

Mexican Army
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-10-2013, 18:10:26
(http://imageshack.us/a/img849/2338/2d9c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 11-10-2013, 23:10:39
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Boer-war-volunteers_from_Finland%26Scandinavia.jpg)
Volunteers from Finland and Scandinavia to fight in the (Second) Boer War (Boer side), 1901
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 12-10-2013, 18:10:32
(http://imageshack.us/a/img198/5985/7hef.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-10-2013, 18:10:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Topal_Osman_Agha.jpg/432px-Topal_Osman_Agha.jpg)

Topal Osman, before going to the Balkan Wars, 1912
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 12-10-2013, 19:10:37
I don't get it, he is carrying a Gew98 while Germany mainly used Gew88 2 years later, just to send those over a few years after that to the Ottoman empire while Germany got the Gew98. Where am I wrong now?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-10-2013, 19:10:22
I dont know, the caption said it was 1912. A possible explanation I can think of it,
He served in a special guard division, maybe thats why?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-10-2013, 19:10:08
Ottoman empire recieved small numbers of Gewehr 98's in 1911

Keep in mind, Mauser back then sold rifles to everything and everyone. Even their latest Model 98 mausers. Back then mauser had like 10 major factories producing rifles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-10-2013, 20:10:58
Here's a Lee Enfield No1 Mk.III being inspected by an Argentine soldier during the 1982 War.

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa418/teysseire1972/74820_172646909418896_100000207653070_622984_6850186_n.jpg)


I even heard of Argentine Mausers being used during that war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-10-2013, 22:10:55
(http://s13.postimg.org/fpdhul9h3/1381649_637655799612569_421547646_n.jpg)
CVN-78 USS Gerald Ford is ready to be launched
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 16-10-2013, 02:10:27
Ah yes, Newport News Shipyard. Got stuck there for a year and a half and all I got was this photo.

The carrier in view is the USS Enterprise. The submarine in the foreground is the USS Toledo if my memory serves me correctly.
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7708/mpvx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 16-10-2013, 03:10:36
(http://imageshack.us/a/img19/2429/7m19.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-10-2013, 14:10:34
The carrier in view is the USS Enterprise. The submarine in the foreground is the USS Toledo if my memory serves me correctly.
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7708/mpvx.jpg)

I see neither a carrier nor a submarine. I wasn't aware that US stealth technics are that incredible. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-10-2013, 14:10:52
the sub is under the green sail right in the front/under of the picture. The carrier i'm not sure i think the darker flat thing behind the red crane
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-10-2013, 10:10:37
the sub is under the green sail right in the front/under of the picture. The carrier i'm not sure i think the darker flat thing behind the red crane

Yep. Not the best view. Saw this at the Portsmouth Naval Yard. Much more interesting.
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2332/8qis.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 20-10-2013, 15:10:20
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538377_747078465318213_124647522_n.jpg)

Major Bashar al Assad with his comrades, 1996
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-10-2013, 18:10:32
(http://milinme.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/syrtt-019.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-10-2013, 20:10:11
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2013/10/21/b9200eec-3a7a-11e3-8386-cafe89edeabd_web_scale_0.4621644_0.4621644__.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568)
picture from Legermuseum collection, Brussels
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-10-2013, 01:10:30
PLA Forces, Chinese Civil War
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/PLAHuaihai.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-10-2013, 01:10:15
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2ljthya.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 24-10-2013, 14:10:34
Finnish border guard in the 1920s. I like how one of them has a hand grenade.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Tonterin_rajavartiosto_1920-luku.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-10-2013, 14:10:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/HA-300_Perspective.jpg/800px-HA-300_Perspective.jpg)
HA 300 (picture: wikipedia)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-10-2013, 16:10:10
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9n47d31oY1rcoy9ro1_1280.jpg)
Belgian Bicyclists
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 24-10-2013, 19:10:38
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/10/2//201310275940453734_20.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 24-10-2013, 23:10:06
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/matthewsutton/BGS%20Photos/0705.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 25-10-2013, 05:10:50
is that a shcreck?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 25-10-2013, 11:10:44
Its the RL-83 Blindicide
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-10-2013, 16:10:28
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/10/22/20131022224635289734_20.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-10-2013, 15:10:19
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/8/2/20138235029854734_20.jpg)

(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/9/6/2013961255373734_20.jpg)

Quote
DRC troops battle M23 rebels in fresh clashes. Rebels control an area of around 700 square kilometres in the east of the DRC, bordering Rwanda and Uganda
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 26-10-2013, 16:10:09
Rifles? Nah, let's just equip everyone with machine guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 26-10-2013, 19:10:19
Well, it was said that: "Firefights are won by those who can put more lead to the general direction of the enemy". They sure can!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-10-2013, 13:10:39
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/7/3/201373115124899734_20.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 27-10-2013, 14:10:02
Al-jazz gets really nice pics of the IA, much better than most Indian newspapers. Hope these boys return home soon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-10-2013, 16:10:42
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfuture/624_351/images/live/p0/1k/9d/p01k9ds8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-10-2013, 15:10:55
Sorry for 2 pics, but they are linked.

(http://oi45.tinypic.com/2njerle.jpg)
(http://oi49.tinypic.com/2yjv5g3.jpg)

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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inspecting the new-bought Otokar Cobra's and Otokar Akrep's.

That is an icky camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 29-10-2013, 15:10:33
also those hats are criminal
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-10-2013, 16:10:04
prety sure the Russian Navy has bigger   :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RommelBr on 29-10-2013, 22:10:07
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/945448_622417757801176_1602307146_n.jpg)
Quote
Crew member dies during U.S. helicopter mission.
Vietnam, 1965.

Photographer: Larry Burrows
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-10-2013, 22:10:02
wow

wow..

thats one   

touching photo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-10-2013, 22:10:30
prety sure the Russian Navy has bigger   :P

Nothing can ever beat the North Korean Pillow-top hats.

(http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/files/2013/03/2013-03-29T091857Z_01_PYO02_RTRIDSP_3_KOREA-NORTH.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-10-2013, 00:10:08
(http://rt.com/files/news/20/f0/90/00/01.jpg)
I've never understood the  Zumwalts... Anyone could tell me why they make so few extremely expensive ships? And other thing: The Perries are getting old, how are they gonna replace them?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 30-10-2013, 13:10:20
Quote
1270 – The Eighth Crusade and siege of Tunis end by an agreement between Charles I of Sicily (brother to King Louis IX of France, who had died months earlier) and the sultan of Tunis.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/SmrtLudvika91270.jpg)

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Death of Louis IX during the siege of Tunis
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 30-10-2013, 16:10:07
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9038/prnv.jpg)

Would you guys say this is photoshopped?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 30-10-2013, 17:10:44
No.  That is a punt gun, basically, a massive shotgun mounted on a small boat and used to hunt waterfowl.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 30-10-2013, 22:10:49
Currently outlawed if I believe because they considered it a bad sport.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 30-10-2013, 23:10:02
Mostly because it was more of a "massacre" rather than "hunt".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 30-10-2013, 23:10:36
(http://www.sbap.be/archivalia/pictures/pics%20101.jpg)

Belgian airforce Meteor after a slight landing problem
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 31-10-2013, 01:10:31
Mostly because it was more of a "massacre" rather than "hunt".
Can simply empty the pond with that, haha.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 31-10-2013, 05:10:25
Mostly because it was more of a "massacre" rather than "hunt".
Can simply empty the pond with that, haha.

The record is 122 ducks with one shot. On a minimum they kill at least 15, averaging 50.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 31-10-2013, 19:10:15
(http://i.imgur.com/W2o7w6N.gif)

On the receiving end of a Syrian T-72.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 31-10-2013, 19:10:42
^ A moment of silence for the poor soul that filmed this.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-10-2013, 19:10:03
The filmer and the people the tank is aiming at can go to hell.

Though you are right, all fighting men deserve respect.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 31-10-2013, 19:10:35
Hard to say whether it hit the camera or not, it could just be zoomed in from far away or it even could be fake.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-10-2013, 19:10:06
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/10/31/2013103183426201734_20.jpg)

Syria. They say a chemical weapon facility has been destroyed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-11-2013, 01:11:55
Hard to say whether it hit the camera or not, it could just be zoomed in from far away or it even could be fake.

I bet somebody died there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-11-2013, 02:11:26
I guess it's propaganda where a syrian army tank fires at a house with a stationarycamera that can hold a shock, like the ones they use for stunts and explosions in movies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 01-11-2013, 11:11:53
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Commando_de_chasse_V66_du_4me_Zouaves.jpg)

Quote
The Commandos de Chasse were French Commando force raised for the Algerian war.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-11-2013, 12:11:51
(http://ufu.co.il/files/nfkdly1zgb7m3cytcn0q.jpg)
Quote
The Ground Forces participated in a joint exercise earlier this week at the Shizafon Base in the Negev, combining officer school cadets from the Artillery, Engineering, and Armored Corps, in joint cooperation with the IAF. The goal was to simulate a real-life scenario where soldiers and commanders engage in joint maneuvers. The village was designed to resemble a Southern Lebanese village home to Hezbollah terrorists.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-11-2013, 19:11:49
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/forum_pic/iraqi_army_vehicle/Otokar_Iraqi_Army_001_forum.jpg)

Otokar Akrep belonging to Iraqi Army.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 01-11-2013, 19:11:30
Hmm, they don't look that impressive in the hands of the Iraqi's. Have these been modified to reduce cost or what?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-11-2013, 21:11:06
They surely changed the camo to khaki, and as I observed during the Gezi incidents, our Akrep's have a bigger exhaust exit on the side, and a spare wheel on the engine hood. Oh, and also thicker window protection. Otherwise, it still looks the same.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-11-2013, 12:11:34
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/forum_pic/T-72_Iraq_002.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-11-2013, 14:11:35
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfuture/624_351/images/live/p0/1j/md/p01jmdkf.jpg)
A Mk8 Lynx helicopter undertakes a “flare firing” of all of its 60 infrared countermeasure flares in the Eastern Mediterranean. (Copyright: PA Wire)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 04-11-2013, 02:11:28
(http://i.imgur.com/A4zyzz4.jpg)
Can someone give info of this pic? What countries they are from and what time. France and Germany?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-11-2013, 02:11:42
Photo taken at Diedenhofen, February 1913. The one on the left is a veteran of the Franco-Prussian war, on the right is his grandson. This one has been colorized it seems.

Source:
(http://imageshack.com/a/img43/4738/nmq7.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-11-2013, 06:11:14
I would also note that the gent on the left is in Bavarian uniform, whilst is Grandson is in Prussian uniform.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-11-2013, 17:11:57
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1455081_10152021834406974_1174509370_n.jpg)

Esendere border gate, eastern Turkey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 04-11-2013, 19:11:36
It´s funny how you can see on Hjaldrguds photo how the design of the "Schützenschnur" marksman lanyard has barely changed over all those years. Must be the most oldest German awards still being given to German soldiers. Atleast we didn´t give up THAT tradition.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-11-2013, 18:11:42
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1392079_389453757855205_1245553200_n.jpg)

Gallipoli.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 05-11-2013, 23:11:32
Guy in the background is doing it wrong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-11-2013, 16:11:55
I bet he got shot in a matter of seconds.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-11-2013, 19:11:35
video for today:
The testimony that led to the First Gulf War
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmfVs3WaE9Y

I read it's fake, but i know very few of it, so if someone would kno more about this video or the beginning of the First Gulf War, and feels like sharing that, go ahead  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-11-2013, 04:11:02
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RTdzr0eWEaI/Unp5m5z6rUI/AAAAAAAAA2A/94EPGAAkG_M/s1600/STA-1+turret+ring.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 08-11-2013, 09:11:22
(http://abload.de/img/parallax-5sns34.jpg)
Quote
During an exercise German KSK special operation forces activate the smoke grenade launchers of their Serval Light Infantry Vehicle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIV_%28SO%29_Serval).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-11-2013, 13:11:54
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RTdzr0eWEaI/Unp5m5z6rUI/AAAAAAAAA2A/94EPGAAkG_M/s1600/STA-1+turret+ring.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RTdzr0eWEaI/Unp5m5z6rUI/AAAAAAAAA2A/94EPGAAkG_M/s1600/STA-1+turret+ring.jpg)

What, who, where, when?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 08-11-2013, 14:11:15
My guess is Type 61 in Japan in 1960ish
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-11-2013, 18:11:37
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/11/8/2013118101552965734_20.jpg)

Quote
Syrian Army launches major offensive in Aleppo. The army captured the strategic town of Safira, also in Aleppo province, from rebels earlier this month.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-11-2013, 01:11:16
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Ataturk13.JPG/435px-Ataturk13.JPG)
Mustafa Kemal with Ottoman military officers during the Battle of Gallipoli, Canakkale, 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-11-2013, 15:11:14
Tomorrow is the anniversary of his death.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-11-2013, 00:11:28
yes, i know, 75th anniversary, that's reason of that picture and avatarchange  ;)

for today then:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yWM5F406ME

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Atat%C3%BCrk%C3%BCn_cenazesi.png)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Ataturk-1938-funeral-cortege.jpg/613px-Ataturk-1938-funeral-cortege.jpg)
10th of November, 1938
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-11-2013, 06:11:50
May his soul rest in peace. No one else has done this much good to the country.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-11-2013, 16:11:21
For today:
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2013/11/11/72104c78-4ad9-11e3-a83c-ac3cb4c6da24_web_scale_0.0604778_0.0604778__.jpg?maxheight=600&maxwidth=938)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-11-2013, 17:11:51
Is that the monument at Ieper? Went there on a week long field trip with school / history class, and it was really awesome. We went to those arches during one evening and I think they were performing some kind of commemoration ritual. It was a long time ago so I don't really remember it well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-11-2013, 17:11:50
Is that the monument at Ieper? Went there on a week long field trip with school / history class, and it was really awesome. We went to those arches during one evening and I think they were performing some kind of commemoration ritual. It was a long time ago so I don't really remember it well.
Yes, that's the Menin Gate at Ieper.  Every evening the Last Post is played and the dead of the Ypres Salient are remembered.  I went last year, very poignant.  Has been ongoing every evening since the 1920s.

Pics:  My great grand-uncle, one of the millions of men whose bodies were never found.
2nd Lt. James Emerson VC
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/VCJamesSamuelEmerson.jpg)

Another pic I find moving, the Tyneside Irish Brigade advances on July 1st, 1916 at the Somme.  Before they even made it past their own frontlines, the Tyneside Irish Brigade was machine gunned down almost to a man.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Tyneside_Irish_Brigade_advancing_1_July_1916.jpg/800px-Tyneside_Irish_Brigade_advancing_1_July_1916.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-11-2013, 21:11:39
Let's make this a WW I week

3rd Regiment of Lancers, probably at Orsmaal-Gussenhoven (10 augustus 1914)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-11-2013, 00:11:48
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Bulgarian_soldiers_with_wire_cutters_WWI_%28contrasted%29.jpg)

Bulgarian Stormtroopers.  The Bulgarians have the distinct honour of only 1 defeat during the entire war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 13-11-2013, 04:11:56
Can anyone refer me to a site that has photos of Indian soldiers in WW1 and WW2?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-11-2013, 13:11:35
(http://oi39.tinypic.com/fjfajt.jpg)
Indian and Senegalese troops in the forrest of Villers-Cotterêts, July 18th, 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-11-2013, 13:11:22
Von Mudra (or others), please correct me when mistaking, there's no direct caption, so i just write what i think they are, judging on the text i find in the text before and after the picture.

Badly armed and unprepared reservists, wearing winterwear during the summer due shartages caused by deliveries that didn't arrive in time for WW I. Somewhere in Brabant, Belgium, 10th-18th of August 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-11-2013, 16:11:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Townsend._World_War_I_%28Punch_Magazine_1914%29.jpg)
A British cartoon from Punch in 1914 depicting "young" Belgium barring "elderly" Germany's path
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-11-2013, 18:11:56
Newly released photos of Operation Atilla 1974!

(http://www.haberdokuz.com/wp-content/uploads/kibris-baris-harekatinin-tarihi-fotograflari-14-kasim-2013-9.jpg)

Dont wanna post two pics. More can be found here:

http://www.haberdokuz.com/2013/11/14/kibris-baris-harekatinin-tarihi-fotograflari/1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 16-11-2013, 00:11:18
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_21ZNWuDPcT0/SgCpkktrLuI/AAAAAAAADM8/zvyBgud9zPI/s400/laf1.png)
 Greek Commandos of the 31st Btn displaying captured Turkish flag and sign.

Quote
When the turks invaded in 20 July 1974 the 31st Commando Squadron got on to "Pentadaktilos" mountain and despite the enemy fire from the vilage "Pileri" they arrived at the height "Profitis Elias" when they whent on reconnaissance and stabilization until the recerves from the mobilization arrived. They had only 150 men for the night operation. Their task was to occupy the narrow passage at "Agirta" which was located at the main Road from Nicosia to Kerinia. The 31st Squadron would attack from the West. Its main objective was the "Kotzakayia" heights above the "Agirta" vilage and south of the "Ayios Ilarionas" Castle
From the East the 32nd Commando Squadron would attack to occupy the Westtop of "Aspri Mouti" heights.
The 33rd Squadron would attack at "Petromouthia" while the recruit 34th would operate south of the 32nd in the foothill of "Pentadaktilos" mountain to occupy the "296" height SouthEast of the "Agirta" vilage
At narrow passage of "Agirta" Turkish paratroopers and commando forces supported defencively the Turcocypriots and the turkish forces of Cyprus
The 31st Squadron attacked there. There Commander was Major Maniatis. Comander of the 1st Company was the first lieutenant Galinos. Of the 2nd Company was the first lieutenant Karahalios, of the 3rd Company was the first lieutenant Glentzes and of the Support Company was Captain Stamatis. The Support Company started to fire mortars machineguns and Anti Tank Weapons while the rest 3 companies was moving. That caused the retreat of the vanward troops of the enemy. The 3 Companies arrived undeteckted and took the turkish soldiers at the camp of "Kotzakayia" heights by suprice. The Greek Commandos managed to arrest the guard of the camp without any casualties! This was a great blight for the enemy since the "Kotzakayia" heights was on a strategical position. Some Hours later at the 01:00 o'clock the Turkish forces counterattacked! The Greek Commandos only 100 men defended succesfully! At the morning the men of the 31st received heavy bombardment from mortars, machineguns and anti-tank weapons.
Despite the success of the 31st the other squadrons had failed. The total casualties of the 31st Commando Squadron was 1 Dead and 7 wounded
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-11-2013, 01:11:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/German_Barrage_Fire_at_Night_%28Ypres%29.jpg/800px-German_Barrage_Fire_at_Night_%28Ypres%29.jpg)
German barrage on Allied trenches at Ypres. Probably Second Battle of Ypres, 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 16-11-2013, 19:11:25
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8797/9ck7.png)

Quote
SMS Seeadler, the three-masted windjammer that raided the Atlantic and Pacific in an age of dreadnoughts (painting by Christopher Rave)

And of course, the remarkable story of its charismatic captain, Felix von Luckner, also known as "The Sea Devil".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_von_Luckner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_Seeadler_%28Windjammer%29


I still can't believe Hollywood hasn't made a movie from this story... Although he is German, so it's kinda understandable. The other reason could be that there aren't enough things exploding in the story... Perhaps something based on this would be more suitable?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_Emden_%281908%29
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 16-11-2013, 21:11:22
Badass windjammers are badass, I somehow feel the urge to get a print of this painting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 17-11-2013, 01:11:40
(http://www.mdr.de/damals/bild148096_v-standardBig_zc-3ad1f7a1.jpg%3Fversion%3D3589)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 17-11-2013, 17:11:00
East German army + Soviets?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 17-11-2013, 18:11:09
One helmet looks really American though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-11-2013, 19:11:21
East German, Pole, Soviet, don't know, Hungarian?, and don't know.  Am going to guess the other two are prob czechoslovak, romanian, and/or Bulgarian.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 17-11-2013, 23:11:12
NVA, Pole, Soviet, Czechoslovak, Bulgarian and Hungarian  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 17-11-2013, 23:11:40
Guy on the left is East-german
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-11-2013, 21:11:44
Old school picure, i am guessing between 1850 and 1890? No clue where.
Edit: Chilean army.

(http://imgup.com/data/images/6686.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-11-2013, 01:11:58
1881.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-11-2013, 22:11:54
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/941867_393739547426626_2036353551_n.jpg)

Cyprus 1974, you can see Raif Denktaş in right side, the son of the President of Northern Cyprus.

and it is also very interesting to see a Thompson and a FAL (?) together.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 22-11-2013, 23:11:06
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/941867_393739547426626_2036353551_n.jpg)

Cyprus 1974, you can see Raif Denktaş in right side, the son of the President of Northern Cyprus.

and it is also very interesting to see a Thompson and a FAL (?) together.

Why? Belgium was the same in those days, we also had the SAFN-49 rifle then.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-11-2013, 09:11:25
It feels a bit weird when an army uses both outdated and modern weapons such FAL's, Thompsons, Garands, Enfields, and G3's at the same period of time.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-11-2013, 10:11:44
If one person in the family needs a new bicycle, do you buy that one person the latest bicycle or do you buy the whole family the new latest bicycles.

Its all about you army's budget.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-11-2013, 12:11:44
It feels a bit weird when an army uses both outdated and modern weapons such FAL's, Thompsons, Garands, Enfields, and G3's at the same period of time.
Back then, ammo for these guns was still produced en-mass and by many companies in many nations.
So supply was not really a problem

After WW2, FN herstal produced 8x57, .30-06,.303, .45ACP, 9mm, 8x50 lebel, 7.92x33 and even 6.5x52 carcano. And guess what? They sold very well!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RommelBr on 23-11-2013, 16:11:22
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q77/1452313_634909369885348_671824050_n.jpg)

 Vietcong being ''Interrogated''
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 24-11-2013, 17:11:19
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/images/2013/11/24//20131124132644837734_20.jpg)

Can anyone identify the flag?

EDIT:

HOLY SHIT  :o :o :o

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Mars-Bar-UK-Wrapper-Small.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Corvax on 25-11-2013, 09:11:32
Also gotta live the Adidas trainers on the guy in the middle :O
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-12-2013, 18:12:14
(http://i.imgur.com/zwhKkQO.jpg)
Quote
"Puma" IFV of the German Armed Forces during hot weather training in Abu-Dhabi, UAE.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 01-12-2013, 18:12:44
Looks pretty nice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-12-2013, 18:12:11
(http://www.karalahana.com/makaleler/tarih/ipsiz%20recep%20cetesi.jpg)

Ipsiz Recep, (furthest to the right) also known with the nickname of "Uncle" was born in Rize, 1862. He used to be transporting coal from Zonguldak to Rize with a special kind of boat which is called Taka (made for harsh conditions of the Black Sea)

He was considered as one of the militias when he managed to capture a French ship during the occupation of Anatolia, and later joined the GNA army with his men and fought against the Greeks in the West Front of the Turkish War of Independence.

After the war, he rejected the medal of honor and said "I fought for the sake of the people, not for a medal"

He died in his house in Yenimahalle in 1928. He is now buried in Karasu graveyard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-12-2013, 15:12:11
(http://imageshack.com/a/img690/782/3pfa.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-12-2013, 15:12:23
Afghanistan?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-12-2013, 15:12:58
Yeah, afraid I don't know much about this one though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 04-12-2013, 18:12:17
Looks like it, mauled convoy with BTR in the background. Pretty sure this was released after the break up of the Soviet union.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 04-12-2013, 21:12:13
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1017722_459062517541256_1054371318_n.jpg)

Aww look at that kitten!  :D and the Mosin!

Also what is that under the rifle?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 04-12-2013, 22:12:02
cable
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-12-2013, 21:12:18
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2013/12/6/201312613191533734_20.jpg)

I find this photo pretty epic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-12-2013, 22:12:35
Also what is that under the rifle?

Where is under? Beneath the barrel looks like an old bayonet.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-12-2013, 22:12:59
Also what is that under the rifle?

Where is under? Beneath the barrel looks like an old bayonet.

Behind the bolt. I got my answer , thank you  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-12-2013, 17:12:49
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/9269/otokaramerikaxs7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 07-12-2013, 18:12:52
(http://zaslike.com/files/jm53jkg0m6kg0hd6lzh3.jpg)
Siege of Sarajevo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-12-2013, 19:12:40
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/9269/otokaramerikaxs7.jpg)

Info?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-12-2013, 19:12:09
No info, but I know its Iraq, and after the war. That is an Iraqi Army version of the Otokar Akrep.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-12-2013, 22:12:37
Right. Thought it was odd because the soldiers appear to be American 1st Cavalry.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-12-2013, 22:12:05
The shoulder patches, right? That's how I got to the point of the photo being taken after the war, America doesnt use the Akrep, neither did Saddam's Iraq. So it should be as we assume.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 08-12-2013, 03:12:07
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ly5TNnArZvw/UqNAtBncOTI/AAAAAAAAV4w/Aw8kWpB4IQ0/s1600/WW1-French-Navy-Riflemen-autochrome-by-Paul-Castelnau.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-12-2013, 13:12:17
(http://oi41.tinypic.com/wa0ebs.jpg)
Military Demarcation Line, Panmunjom, North Korea, July 21, 1981. Photo taken by a tourist from eastern germany.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 10-12-2013, 19:12:44
(http://i.imgur.com/kHWRGr0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SirGutz on 12-12-2013, 01:12:34
(http://files.homepagemodules.de/b150225/f112t8135p199113n2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 12-12-2013, 01:12:17
What is that and where can I buy one?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 12-12-2013, 09:12:42
Pretty sure we had this pic already with the poster asking which rocket launcher and rifle those were. It was a Belgian rocket launcher but I forgot the name. The rifle is a G1.

EDIT: http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=2407.6690
There we go.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-12-2013, 23:12:06
Thats the Blindicide alright. For years, this Belgian rocket launcher was one of the few NATO anti-tank weapons for the infantry capable of keeping up with soviet tank development


My grandfather was an instructor at the blindicide firing range. Back then, the standard practice for a misfire, was to wait for 1 minute and then slowly pull the rocket launcher back so an NCO could take the misfired rocket out of the tube.

the NCO that day, did not waited at all, went to the blindicide, peeped inside the tube, and the rocket went off. Blasting his head off.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-12-2013, 01:12:31
(http://i.imgur.com/luV3Fbo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-12-2013, 18:12:15
(http://www.dha.com.tr/fotogaleri/act/25059_3760_09082012_10.jpg)

BMC Kirpi after a mine attack. Only the driver is lightly wounded out of 12 men in it, vehicle FUBAR'ed though
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-12-2013, 16:12:10
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/69098_4047345946602_300654289_n.jpg)

Very interesting photo, text says "Long live Turkish and Greek armies" and caption said it was 1953. Can anyone provide more info on it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-12-2013, 17:12:10
Eh... it was at a border crossing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-12-2013, 19:12:11
I think its on greek soil, judging from the signs in the background. I will look into it.



-edit,

My opinion? Its at the end of Korean war and since both nations participated it was probably a sign of cooperation and a "hail" to the brothers in arms. And actually if i can read the bottom of the sign well enough (too low quality unfortunately) it writes "Municipality of N. Smyrna" a place in Athens !? Really interesting photo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-12-2013, 23:12:59
It's the Greek-Turkish border in 1953 (or at least that's what i've read in caption)

(http://i.imgur.com/x47Jb.jpg)
The Greek have some really nice stuff in their navy  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-12-2013, 00:12:45
Yeah, China has cool stuff too:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QE4BGKoixSw/UqvE-h8A3NI/AAAAAAAAgnU/NraE1B1qQeg/s1600/pla+navy+cHINESE+NAVY+tYPE+056+JIANGDAO+Class+Light+Frigate+Zhonghua+582+583+hqq-10+586+Xiamen+%2883+Subchaser+Huangpu+596++597+c-803+2+a+antiship++%281%29.jpg)

Type 056 Jiangdao Corvette 582 Fires YJ-83 Antiship Missiles
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-12-2013, 01:12:42
Coolest shit China did in my opinion, was with that Song-class sub coming up just a few miles away from the Kitty Hawk during a naval exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 15-12-2013, 02:12:32
I do dearly love the DDG-51 class. A couple cruisers in there for good measure as well.

(http://www.defense.gov/dodcmsshare/newsphoto/2005-03/050305-N-4158S-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-12-2013, 03:12:25
The USN fears the mighty Swedish submarine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-12-2013, 03:12:11
(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv359/stilesbmx3/DSC00138.jpg)

Now this is an office.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 15-12-2013, 12:12:12
What's the LMG, an M240? Seems a little odd that it's on a tripod but lacks a scope.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 15-12-2013, 12:12:56
Seems to be one. Is it frequent for soldiers to pick up AKs like that? I've heard it was done in Vietnam alot but I never actually saw e.g. marines using the enemies weapons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 15-12-2013, 15:12:40
Seems to be one. Is it frequent for soldiers to pick up AKs like that? I've heard it was done in Vietnam alot but I never actually saw e.g. marines using the enemies weapons.

About 10 years back when the US first got into this war there were pictures circulating of how US troops used PPShs for room-clearing.

Not sure I would trust those weapons fully. Mistreated and with varying quality of ammunition. Not sure if the Americans had any way of getting proper ammo for it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-12-2013, 15:12:16
7.62x25 tokarev was still produced by Iraqi arsenals. And i have fired iraqi 7.62x54mmR. It is, shockingly, of Higher quality then most soviet era surplus ammo.

Simular to how Iraq kept producing 7.92x33 and other calibres like 8x57mm IS. Most of this ammo was used up/destroyed but if you find any, you'll be quite amazed by its quality

PPSH is a gun that rarely breaks down.
(http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mp_38_sub_gun-tfb.jpg)

you will be surprised how many MP 40's still exist in the east. Or STG44's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 15-12-2013, 16:12:25
^To make it more shocking: that's a MP-38.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-12-2013, 16:12:46
There are still a lot of WWII era weapons used in the Caucasus, even old muskets used in the conflicts around there occasionally.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: [130.Pz]S.Lainer on 15-12-2013, 17:12:42
Hmmm no mag and ghetto sling wrapped around the trigger.  Nice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-12-2013, 18:12:23
If it shoots it kills.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-12-2013, 01:12:54
(http://i39.tinypic.com/dfbr75.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-12-2013, 04:12:14
What's the LMG, an M240? Seems a little odd that it's on a tripod but lacks a scope.

Unlike things like the lafette tripod, US tripods are basically just a large bipod with an extra leg.  No recoil buffers and no scopes.  Only real purpose is to give better iron sight accuracy and take the weight off the gunner.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-12-2013, 17:12:14
Why US army no has lafette.........in situations like afghanistan, i can see major usage for such things.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-12-2013, 18:12:17
Because the people who are in charge of procuring arms and equipment don't actually fight with them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 16-12-2013, 18:12:33
Sounds like WW2 aswel

Patton "Why would we need dem T26, 90mm or 76mm guns?"

and then the panther appears
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-12-2013, 18:12:18
They didn't expect to encounter many Panthers there, did they?

(http://i.imgur.com/IwQkU1w.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 17-12-2013, 05:12:42
(http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Aircraft/Spitfire/SpitSM832Main.jpg)
Spitfire in the IAF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 17-12-2013, 12:12:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Marechaussee_op_patrouille_in_Aceh_TMnr_10001664.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-12-2013, 23:12:13
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/random-12_17_13-500-5.jpg?w=500)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 20-12-2013, 20:12:21
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1525350_589800904423307_1664531411_n.jpg)

Turkey used to be the country where a kid who stole a piece of Baklava can be sentenced for 6 years.   :P  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 20-12-2013, 20:12:34
How many years do they get now?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: luftwaffe.be on 20-12-2013, 21:12:55
Decapitation
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-12-2013, 02:12:09
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/random-12_17_13-500-21.jpg?w=500)
Kim Ki Sam ©Stars and Stripes

Nha Trang, South Vietnam, June, 1968: A missile crewman from 6th Battalion, 71st Artillery, 97th Artillery Group (Air Defense) is one premature launch command away from a wild, dangerous ride as he checks out a Firebee drone that will haul a target for a Hawk surface-to-air missile test on nearby Hon Tre island.

Damn badass picture
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-12-2013, 19:12:12
(http://i.imgur.com/nesrWZM.gif)

Click to resize. It´s worth it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 23-12-2013, 15:12:21
(http://i.imgur.com/sxOemQ9.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iQh8fSPR-RU#t=146 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iQh8fSPR-RU#t=146)

Is it me or is that a fast roll rate?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-12-2013, 21:12:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/MustfaFehmi.jpg)

Lt. Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay and the Menemen Incident

Quote
The Menemen Incident refers to a chain of incidents which occurred in Menemen, a small town in the Aegean region of Turkey, on 23 December 1930.

Following the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, the Republican People's Party of Turkey pursued a somewhat liberal policy towards Islam, promoting secularism while not taking a hard line against Islamic institutions and practices, believing that the secularism of their ideology was already taking root. This confidence was shaken on 23 December 1930, when Dervish Mehmed Efendi, a member of the Naqshbandi order, created a disturbance by rallying a crowd against secular government and calling for the restoration of Sharia rule and the Caliphate. A contingent of Turkish Gendarme from the local garrison was sent to quell the demonstration. The soldiers wihch had blank rounds loaded in their rifles opened fire on the demonstartors to scare them off, but the crowd did not scatter. As Lt. Kubilay came close to the crowd, unarmed and with the will of negotiation, he was shot by one of the demonstrators. The crowd then beheaded Lt. Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay, and placed his severed head on a pole with a green flag before parading through town with it.

The next few months Menemen was ruled with martial law, and Dervish Mehmed Efendi and his henchmen were executed with the decision of special military courts.

Important man and a martyr for the republic. May his soul rest in peace.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-12-2013, 01:12:30
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/santa-01-920-19.jpg?w=920&h=612)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-12-2013, 18:12:52
Reminds me of a V1 launcher.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: mopskind on 28-12-2013, 12:12:18
(http://cdn4.spiegel.de/images/image-584213-galleryV9-kizw.jpg)


Our new Minister of Defense on her first visit to A'stan. Before she was Minister for Social Issues and Work
and also for Minister for Family and Health...well let's just see how that will go.
Those guys have some heavily pimped gear goin on, I wonder what the gun on the right is?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 28-12-2013, 12:12:36
heavily costumized G3 DMR?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-12-2013, 13:12:35
It´s the new DMR that replaces the old G3. It´s called G28 and it´s based on the civilian version of the HK417. It comes with a big-ass scope, tons of gear and it´s bloody heavy. I got my hands on it last spring and from what our snipers told me, they´re not too fond of it because it´s too heavy for what it´s supposed to do, atleast the standard version.

http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sniper-rifles/de/hk-g2-sniper-rifle-e.html (http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sniper-rifles/de/hk-g2-sniper-rifle-e.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-12-2013, 13:12:58
Crazy stupid weapon designers, there are more reliable designs out there that are at least 3kg lighter. Never understood why more militaries don't officially adopt guns from other countries.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-12-2013, 14:12:56
I always will stick to a trusty design.I rather have a 300 euro swedish mauser then a Pimped out Remington 700.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/69930000/jpg/_69930233_hi019355188.jpg)

Syrian conflict
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 28-12-2013, 14:12:26
(http://www.ffi.no/no/PublishingImages/KNM_Storm_Bergen_2008.jpg)
Modern viking ship. Skjold-class coastal corvette. Stealth and the fastest armed craft in the world with 60 knots as top speed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-12-2013, 15:12:48
Crazy stupid weapon designers, there are more reliable designs out there that are at least 3kg lighter. Never understood why more militaries don't officially adopt guns from other countries.
Because the German government likes to subsidize the German arms industry. Why spend money on something foreign if you can "boost" the local economy by awarding it contracts? Just never mention that it takes longer and the results are mostly not that good (see Tiger, NH90, Eurohawk etc. etc.).
Though I´ve got to admit that it´s slowly getting better, because the conflict in Afghanistan forces us to get different equipment faster, thus the Bundeswehr has acquired "foreign" vehicles and other parts of equipment without waiting for years for an average product.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 28-12-2013, 15:12:24
Well then the German government is lead by a bunch of idiots. Actually most governments are when it comes to weapons, they waste so much money producing a 400 euro weapon when something that costs less than 50 can be made that gets the job done just as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 28-12-2013, 15:12:33
Or they can behave like India, which buys T(in-can) - 90s when it is clearly inferior to the Arjun MK1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-12-2013, 15:12:58
Or they can behave like India, which buys T(in-can) - 90s when it is clearly inferior to the Arjun MK1.
The T-90 is heck alot of cheaper. And the Indians did a very good job in removing inferior equipment with new modern produced ones wich greatly boost performance.

Arjun has been delayed many times aswel. Not to mention operation costs its heck alot lower to operate a T-90 then a Arjun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-12-2013, 15:12:43
Well then the German government is lead by a bunch of idiots. Actually most governments are when it comes to weapons, they waste so much money producing a 400 euro weapon when something that costs less than 50 can be made that gets the job done just as well.
Well, I wouldn´t say those involved in the process of procuring new arms are idiots. They´re well-connected to the arms industry and its lobby. Both sides benefit from such deals, so why should they find better solutions? Cronyism just works too well, I guess...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 28-12-2013, 16:12:36
Actually the arjun's cost would come down if the Army ordered enough. Around 500 to be precise, but the Army capped it's demand at 248. I would rather the IA used superior equipment, as we will be needing good tanks to counter the t-99/ Al Khalid MBTs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-12-2013, 17:12:58
(http://i.imgur.com/OMsD4PN.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 29-12-2013, 00:12:24
(http://imageshack.com/a/img28/2566/4f6x.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-12-2013, 17:12:26
(http://fotogaleri.ntvmsnbc.com/Assets/PhotoGallery/Pictures/0000307711.jpg)

The Edirnekapı university dormitory being used as a temporary military barracks, 4 August 1978.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 30-12-2013, 03:12:42
(http://imageshack.com/a/img14/1548/kbz7.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-12-2013, 19:12:02
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1497459_600176446714126_1981924705_n.jpg)

Anyone to read the text behind the guy gets a cyber-baklava.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 30-12-2013, 20:12:49
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1497459_600176446714126_1981924705_n.jpg)

Anyone to read the text behind the guy gets a cyber-baklava.

Oh, that's easy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPagtGNtD04
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 30-12-2013, 20:12:42
Eh, it's a sign for a museum of sorts, having to do with the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-12-2013, 20:12:16
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1497459_600176446714126_1981924705_n.jpg)

Anyone to read the text behind the guy gets a cyber-baklava.

Oh, that's easy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPagtGNtD04

You earned half a baklava for making me laugh. Heh   ;)

Eh, it's a sign for a museum of sorts, having to do with the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk.

Yes! A museum in Kirkuk.

(http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/members/2/1090/1089506/thumb_620x2000/pshop1.jpg)

Bon apetit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 02-01-2014, 17:01:24
(http://vdv.combat345.ru/fotos/00894.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 03-01-2014, 07:01:22
(http://imageshack.com/a/img835/5647/mzve.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-01-2014, 08:01:58
(http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/groups/1/13/12180/thumb_620x2000/1195iy9.jpg)

That guy is gonna go deaf for sure.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 05-01-2014, 08:01:12
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qa6kYFdI-T4/Usj3R5DfxAI/AAAAAAAACOE/JANL-U-5dcA/s1600/PIX+14.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-01-2014, 20:01:06
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1538752_671167036256243_51630475_n.jpg)

08/04/2012 Syria

I also found some great photos from the Rejgar/Tove mountain operations in 1996, gonna post them tomorrow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-01-2014, 01:01:51
Wrong thread!, i'll fix it with a random picture.

(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac103/hernupeto/Conflictos%20Internacionales/PumaedetSangarisagraveBangui_zps5eb18a9a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 06-01-2014, 13:01:57
(http://imageshack.com/a/img845/2439/sizn.jpg)
Quote
A fighter of the Sunni terrorist group "Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant" poses with his western-made machine gun, Niniveh Province, Iraq. After Sunni forces affiliated with Al-Quaida have taken over the major city of Fallujah on 3rd January 2014 fighting has broken out between mostly Shiah government forces and mostly Sunni opposition fighters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 06-01-2014, 13:01:58
@tankbuster: What are those carriers?

The one in the back looks like invincible class, the one in the front like a russian kiew-class refit(?) So maybe India, as far as I know they bought an old invincible class carrier from GB and a carrier from russia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 06-01-2014, 13:01:09
INS Vikramadaitya and The INS Viraat
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 06-01-2014, 14:01:21
As I suspected. thx.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Erwin on 06-01-2014, 14:01:57
FSA's newest creation:  ;D

(http://cdn1.haberdar.com/haberler/4854857/muhalifler-esed-guclerine-tup-atiyor_haber_4854857.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-01-2014, 15:01:15
It's not exactly new.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-01-2014, 18:01:48
(http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/members/2/1090/1089506/thumb_620x2000/Op2-page-001.jpg)

Rejgar/Tove Mountain operations, 28 July 1996.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-01-2014, 11:01:03
(http://oi41.tinypic.com/zn3pdi.jpg)
Drawing of a german 15 cm gun in position at the frontline of Verdun. Otto Meyer, Landwehr Fußartillerie-Batterie 405, Prussian Army, January 27th, 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-01-2014, 15:01:23
Cool drawing and rabbit watching at the front  ;D

(http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/members/2/1090/1089506/thumb_620x2000/Op1-page1.jpg)

Another image from the Rejgar/Tove operations in 1996. Man in the photo is Osman Pamukoğlu. Note the rifle up front.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 07-01-2014, 17:01:28
(http://imageshack.com/a/img513/5887/2w9e.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-01-2014, 15:01:26
(http://oi42.tinypic.com/29qlfnq.jpg)
German troops advancing across open ground at Villers-Bretonneux during Germany's last major effort to secure victory on the Western Front. France, 1918. Getty Images.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-01-2014, 15:01:13
I just saw the dead French soldier in the image, really makes you go wow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-01-2014, 20:01:38
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1497637_496383317149527_844231445_n.jpg)

 FT17 tank belonging to the French Colonial Forces in Anatola in Bayezit, 1920

I wonder how they dealt with a tank, the rebels you know.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-01-2014, 20:01:21
Generally tanks weren't very useful against rebels at that time.  They broke down way too much and couldn't really handle difficult terrain.  When they could get in combat they were great of course, but mostly they were just to show power/force in towns and cities.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-01-2014, 23:01:59
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/choose-weapon-01_09_13-920-4.jpg?w=920&h=1307)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 11-01-2014, 04:01:37
Generally tanks weren't very useful against rebels at that time.  They broke down way too much and couldn't really handle difficult terrain.  When they could get in combat they were great of course, but mostly they were just to show power/force in towns and cities.

The British used armored cars for shows of force against peaceful demonstrators by firing MGs at them. They also used them to break up riots. (Moplah)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: RonidLanis on 13-01-2014, 12:01:47
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/1525274_424736254322949_2080090570_n.jpg)

Polish 11th "Lubuska" Armoured Cavalry Division
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 13-01-2014, 14:01:48
Still my favourite helicopter besides UH-1 of course. What's the name of those MBTs?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 13-01-2014, 14:01:11
those are leopards 2a4's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-01-2014, 01:01:42
(http://i.imgur.com/3PtATAj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 15-01-2014, 08:01:08
I thought about Leopard too but doesn't the Polish army develop own tanks?
EDIT: Should research before posting next time. They only developed upgraded T-72 and prototypes that were never introduced.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-01-2014, 13:01:32
Awesome picture Torenico

(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/choose-weapon-01_09_13-920-5.jpg?w=919&h=611)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 15-01-2014, 14:01:14
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2lld4ao.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 15-01-2014, 17:01:00
Stupidest looking helicopters I have ever see, although looking closely now it seems that one of the two in the air could be fake.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 15-01-2014, 17:01:21
Needs Ride of the Valkyries.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-01-2014, 17:01:44
Stupidest looking helicopters I have ever see, although looking closely now it seems that one of the two in the air could be fake.
This is the HUP Rescuer, the first tandem rotor helicopter. And it was succesfull
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-01-2014, 17:01:37
Also not exactly sure why you'd think one of those is faked.


Anyways, here:

(http://i.imgur.com/ArptPOR.jpg)

German artillerists enjoying christmas in their bunker in the Argonne.  Photo is probably from 1914 or 1915 Christmas.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-01-2014, 17:01:44
The amount of cats present in WW1 bunker photos is endearing.  Twirly moustaches, lots of cats, less popular than WW2... truly a hipster's war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 15-01-2014, 18:01:20
Stupidest looking helicopters I have ever see, although looking closely now it seems that one of the two in the air could be fake.

Don't think so, the back wheels have different distances and the window behind the exit can be seen as a whole on the one helicopter but not on the other.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 15-01-2014, 18:01:15
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2lld4ao.jpg)

Jesus christ the greatest courage those soldiers had was not going off to war but stepping in one of those things. They look like they'd completely fall apart the moment you faintly farted.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 15-01-2014, 18:01:20
It must be pretty cool going to war in a giant flying cucumber.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-01-2014, 18:01:40
The correct name would have been flying banana
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-01-2014, 21:01:00
(http://oi42.tinypic.com/2iqe8o.jpg)
Stretcher bearers carry a wounded soldier in Flanders.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-01-2014, 21:01:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/SergeyPreminin.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_submarine_K-219
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Preminin
On 3 October 1986, while on patrol 680 miles (1,090 km) northeast of Bermuda, the K-219 suffered an explosion and fire in missile compartment VI. Three sailors were killed outright in the explosion. The vessel surfaced to permit its twin nuclear reactors to be shut down.
The remaining crew was assigned to the bow or the stern, as far away from the explosion site as possible, and had been issued gas masks. Soon after, the temperature indicator showed a very high temperature at the nuclear reactors, the flow of coolant in the reactor gradually decreased further. This meant that a meltdown was imminent. However, the reactor shutdown could not proceed as planned from the control station; the trigger of the control rods had been damaged, by either the expanding gases or the intense heat. For this reason, the reactor SCRAM had to be carried out manually, directly into the reactor chamber. This also meant that the men doing this would be exposed to strong radiation, since the on-board contamination coveralls were not designed to protect the sailors from the strong gamma and neutron radiation directly in the vicinity of the reactor core.
20-year old enlisted seaman Sergei Preminin volunteered to shut down the reactor, to be enabled by operating under instruction from the Chief Engineer. They dropped three of four rods, but because of the high temperature (about 70°C or 158°F) Belikov lost consciousness. Preminin had to put the fourth rod in place. This was a job that required great physical strength, as the holders of the rods were now severely deformed by the heat.
When he tried to leave the reactor chamber, he could not open the hatch, as a pressure difference had been established between the reactor chamber and the reactor control station. After further attempts from other colleagues to force open the hatch from outside, Preminin died in the hot reactor chamber, as the rest of the crew had to move further towards the rear to escape the poisonous gases that spread out in the boat.

Now that's a real hero...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 18-01-2014, 00:01:47
I remember watching that movie when I was a kid. (remembered unexisting scene, probably my imagination running wild)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-01-2014, 21:01:59
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/images/2014/1/9/201419151340751739_8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-01-2014, 02:01:33
A video for today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_3iq8ECuNM

Time for another example of the US navy screwing up: After I read about the costs again rising of their LCS program, and more and more problems showing up, I went to check a comparison:
Dutch Zeven Provinciën class VS Independence class

Independence class

COST: $ 705 M

Weapons:
    1 AGM-175 Griffin (Modified to function on a ship)
    1x BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
    4× .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
    1x Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
    Other weapons as part of mission modules

De Zeven Provinciën-class

COST: €600 M

Weapons:
-Guns:

    1 × Oto Breda 127 mm/54 dual-purpose gun
    2-4 × Browning M2 12.7mm machine guns
    4-6 × FN MAG 7.62mm machine guns
    1-2 × Goalkeeper CIWS

-Missiles:

    40-cell Mk.41 vertical launch system

        32 × SM-2 IIIA surface-to-air missiles
        32 × Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (quadpacked)

    8 × Harpoon anti-ship missiles
-Torpedoes
    2 × twin MK32 Mod 9 torpedo launchers with Raytheon MK46 Mod 5 torpedoes

Extra notes:
Independence class reaches up to 44 knots, Zeven Provinciën only 30
Zeven Provinciën has an extremely powerful radar, with heat radar that can spot stealth targets
Zeven Provinciën has a good sonar, Indepence doesn't have a sonar far as far as I know


So if i get it right: for about the same price you can have the ships...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 20-01-2014, 08:01:44
Would be 520m € as the dollar is so weak atm. I don't really know how much impact 85m € has on financing ships in military though.
By the way, I know ships keep an "old fashioned" gun like the Oto Breda 127 mm/54 dual-purpose gun but which targets are they used for? I mean, ship to ship combat should take hours with those calibers, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-01-2014, 08:01:38
It's for targeting small ships, like other destroyers or smaller.  Especially useful for anti-pirate operations and the like, and also can be used against planes/missiles with all the computerized  targeting and such.  It's also for gunfire support to land troops.

Really, it's like the 20mm cannon on fighter aircraft.  Yes most of the stuff nowadays in done with missiles.  But there still are times when you just need that older but functional cannon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-01-2014, 10:01:28
Would be 520m € as the dollar is so weak atm. I don't really know how much impact 85m € has on financing ships in military though.

Keep in mind that American manhours are cheaper than dutch and most parts of the Zeven Provinciën class are made of American stuff (weaponry, stealth material, ...). I even have a poster of one of the Zeven Provinciën ships that was just delivered by Lockheed Martin. Also there is to keep in mind is that at the time the Zeven Provinciën ships were build (1998-2003) the dollar was about as much as the euro, also raising the costs of the ships for the Dutch when they had to import American stuff compared to if they would have to do it now, so the actual euro/dolar difference should be partially neglected i guess. I'd say they would be roughly the same price if build in the US for the US. But then you have state of the art frigates with destroyer capabilities (only sad thing would be they'd replace the Goalkeepers with phallanxes :( )
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-01-2014, 20:01:54
I have always wondered about the few ISU-152s in service with the Iraqi Army during the First Gulf War (along with other old machines), I mean, a 152mm HE Shell is still a powerful thing, I don't think it will do much to an Abrams, considering modern MBTs are well protected against HE shells, but it would do a nice boom and external damage I suppose. Now, a Bradley.... you tell me.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/ISU152_Iraq.png/1024px-ISU152_Iraq.png)

There it is, ISU-152 in Camp Fallujah.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-01-2014, 20:01:46
Actually a Abrams tank was destroyed by an IED wich was primarly composed of 152mm HE shells

Even so, interior damage would exist, but not as huge as in WW2 era tanks. But extrior wise....If one of those shells land near the main gun, or the tracks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 20-01-2014, 22:01:28
they could be used like the chechens used their rpgs, with fragmentation ammo, they blinded the tanks with a hit anywere near the front
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-01-2014, 22:01:45
152mm HE shells

Note the plural form, plus the fact that said IED could've blasted the bottom of the Abrams.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 20-01-2014, 22:01:40
It's not really a matter of what happens when it would hit, because it wouldn't be able to land a shot on a modern MBT without dying before in the first place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-01-2014, 22:01:13
It's not really a matter of what happens when it would hit, because it wouldn't be able to land a shot on a modern MBT without dying before in the first place.
I kinda wonder what a modern 152/155mm gun will do an MBT. if its mounted in an MBT with latest guidance systems
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 20-01-2014, 23:01:35
pierce it right trough. All modern tanks can penetrate each other at ranges up to 4km , and 5km for russian tanks that use ATGM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-01-2014, 23:01:55
But the advantage in HE firepower cannot be ignored. Kinda like a DP gun. Seeing how the current M1 abrams only has Armour piercing, heat and cannister rounds
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 21-01-2014, 11:01:34
Russians experimented with ~150mm guns on MBTs but never deployed any. Probably because the guns are too clumsy, and because the shells are so big you can either carry only a few and/or you need a very large vehicle (not only  for storage, but also for loading which either takes two persons or a big autoloader). Either option is obviously not very practical.

Wouldn't HE shells be practically useless against modern MBT (read: moving around at high speed while able to accurately target you) because of the shell trajectory and velocity?


The best we're going to get are AVRE-like tanks, even though I'm not sure they're still deployed nowadays. And even then, those are only effective against infantry or stationary targets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 21-01-2014, 11:01:35
Instead of experimenting with different calibers, it would be more useful to replace HE and HEAT shells with advanced munitions which utilize fuses that can be timed to detonate infront, at or behind a target. A timed 120mm round that would use a delayed fuse would have a devastating effect on infantry behind cover and lightly armoured vehicles, for example. While a shell exploding infront of infantry in the open would be even more devastating. This would render HEAT and HE shells obsolete and would greatly enhance combat capabilities of tanks.
AFAIK there are already such munitions available on the market, though I´m not sure if they´re being used by any armed forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 21-01-2014, 12:01:53
I think most big nations are experimenting with smart munitions, they're just not deployed yet because they're  probably pretty expensive and there hasn't been a conflict in which they were really needed. Not to mention replacing all those HE and HEAT shells currently in use would cost a fortune.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-01-2014, 05:01:07
http://www.retronaut.com/2014/01/the-russian-japanese-war-in-colour/?fb_action_ids=10102799794057073&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[575049132587569]&action_type_map=[%22og.likes%22]&action_ref_map=[]

Damn these are cool :O

(http://i1.wp.com/www.retronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1.png)

(http://i1.wp.com/www.retronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/7.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 22-01-2014, 08:01:53
Wow, look at that howitzer/mortar. And them orange uniforms.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 22-01-2014, 09:01:06
Almost looks like a modern film. Orange and teal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 22-01-2014, 21:01:17
(http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/vor033/Afghan%20National%20Army/Afghan%20Army/1152349_zps5dd34318.jpg)
Quote
A U.S. Special Forces soldier with Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan waits for helicopters to arrive after a clearing operation in Jafare Sufla, Shah Joy district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2013. The operation was conducted in order to disrupt insurgent freedom of movement in the area.

Afghanistan is such a surreal place....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-01-2014, 08:01:41
(http://postfiles4.naver.net/data41/2009/6/27/179/13_kidong2.jpg?type=w1)

Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 23-01-2014, 21:01:13

(http://s3.firstpost.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01_rehearsal-for-the-Republic-Day.jpg)

Quote
Republic Day Parade Practice in New Delhi at an ungodly hour.

Makes the pic looks surreal though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 23-01-2014, 21:01:52
Could you define ungodly?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-01-2014, 21:01:07
Lets do some second line german WW1 troops.

(http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/military_photos/bayonets-trench-knifes-world/513438d1368775924-what-bayonet-kar98a-5853111166_7853aee63f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-01-2014, 21:01:05
Artillerists, they have the kugelhaube ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 23-01-2014, 22:01:23
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/321037_10200381864530411_1797554378_n.jpg)

Today is the anniversary of Rorke's Drift!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 23-01-2014, 22:01:10
Could you define ungodly?

Early, very early morning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 23-01-2014, 22:01:08
(http://i.imgur.com/t9Bz2o6.jpg)

Challys on the firing range.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 23-01-2014, 23:01:41
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af343/Ciupita/Historical/estoniasoldier.jpg~original)

Estonian soldier, Helmand, Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 23-01-2014, 23:01:03
How many soldiers did they send?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 24-01-2014, 03:01:10
How many soldiers did they send?

150.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-01-2014, 03:01:03
(http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/news/2013/april/T-72_main_battle_tank_of_Syrian_armed_forces_near_Aleppo_640_001.jpg)




SAA T-72, Aleppo 2013.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 24-01-2014, 15:01:04
Estonian soldier, Helmand, Afghanistan.

They allow beards and moustaches in the Estonian Army?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 24-01-2014, 15:01:25
Very unlikely that it's allowed in the regulations, but many soldiers at the front (Afghanistan) don't follow all the regulations, especially the ones about shaving.

"No combat-ready unit ever passed inspection,
No inspection-ready unit ever passed combat."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-01-2014, 15:01:55
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eQNPu6zzxaU/TH8m_4ozmtI/AAAAAAAAyVo/zNzzqBByUdE/s640/11833750.jpg)

Israeli Panzer 4, kfir devision
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 24-01-2014, 15:01:01
Wait, they require beards and Mustaches to be shaved in most armies. Strange.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 24-01-2014, 15:01:34
Estonian soldier, Helmand, Afghanistan.

They allow beards and moustaches in the Estonian Army?
Facial hair gets you more trust from the locals.

Quote from: Tankbuster
Wait, they require beards and Mustaches to be shaved in most armies. Strange.
Hygiene.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 24-01-2014, 15:01:48
Quote from: Tankbuster
Wait, they require beards and Mustaches to be shaved in most armies. Strange.
Hygiene.
Also, gas masks don't work well with facial hair.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 24-01-2014, 16:01:29
also uniformity
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 24-01-2014, 16:01:54
Estonian soldier, Helmand, Afghanistan.

They allow beards and moustaches in the Estonian Army?
Facial hair gets you more trust from the locals.

Quote from: Tankbuster
Wait, they require beards and Mustaches to be shaved in most armies. Strange.
Hygiene.
Well, obviously you have to maintain your facial hair, but shaving it off is OTT.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-01-2014, 16:01:59
Also, gas masks don't work well with facial hair.

As someone who sports a beard (though not as long as the Estonian soldiers) and has done tightness tests with his gas mask, I have to disagree with your statement. Also shaving in the field can be problematic. Small cuts etc. can lead to nasty skin irritations if you can´t properly wash (which you barely can if you´re actually out in the field). During our field trips in basic noone shaved, we only got a "proper" shave once we were back in the barracks and were properly clean.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 24-01-2014, 16:01:12
Yeah, the local people don't trust men without beards basically.. Shaving is against their interpretation of Islam. It's not mentioned in Quran but some Hadiths ban shaving your beard.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Navy_SEALs_in_Afghanistan_prior_to_Red_Wing.jpg/614px-Navy_SEALs_in_Afghanistan_prior_to_Red_Wing.jpg)

SEALs prior to Operation Red Wings, summer 2005, (L to R): Matthew Axelson, Daniel R. Healy, James Suh, Marcus Luttrell, Eric S. Patton, Michael P. Murphy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-01-2014, 16:01:26
(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7535/2681/1600/1988frontlineiraniansoldiers2.jpg)

Q1: What does the flag say?
Q2: Who could provide me more photos of the use of G3 during the Iran-Iraq War?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 25-01-2014, 16:01:24
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/628/oiir.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 25-01-2014, 20:01:56
The flag doesn't make much sense to me. From what I know it says something like pain or some other kind of feeling, but since I don't understand diacritics well that's probably wrong.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 25-01-2014, 21:01:26
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Montenegro_%281992%E2%80%932006%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Montenegro_%281992%E2%80%932006%29)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-01-2014, 21:01:25
(http://oi42.tinypic.com/2vmdor5.jpg)
Battleship, April 4th, 1917. No further info given.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 27-01-2014, 01:01:27
The only similar design I found is the Delaware Class of the US Navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 28-01-2014, 18:01:33
(http://www.pixtr.org/photos/20140118139008537128384.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 28-01-2014, 21:01:24
Ka-52 Black Shark/Hokum? What is so usefull about having two rotors above eachother in contrast to the normal design or the double rotors employed on the Chinook?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 28-01-2014, 21:01:35
Ka-52 Black Shark/Hokum? What is so usefull about having two rotors above eachother in contrast to the normal design or the double rotors employed on the Chinook?

Same reason they put the two propellers on P-38 Lightnings spin in opposite direction: Anti-torque. See how the Hokum doesn't have a tailrotor? Or the Chinook? Obviously they provide more lift as well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 28-01-2014, 21:01:29
What about fuel efficiency though?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-01-2014, 22:01:03
Ka-52 Black Shark/Hokum? What is so usefull about having two rotors above eachother in contrast to the normal design or the double rotors employed on the Chinook?

Faster top speed, more engine power (because no power is diverted to a tail rotor), better manouvrability compared to normal helicopters like the AH-64. The Twin-Rotor design of the Chinook still takes two engines which means the helicopter has to be incredibly big, which is obviously not good for an attack helicopter.

It's probably pretty unreliable or difficult/expensive to produce though, which is why other nations deploy regular helicopters. It's a bit dependent on doctrine as well; this thing is supposed to fly into combat so manouvrability is important, while an Apache would stay a few kilometers away.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-01-2014, 23:01:34
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rf5p0zHNDtk/UkhqjUwOEtI/AAAAAAAAX2o/TemxL-P5hRo/s800/IMG_6350.jpg)

ACS 2S19M1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 28-01-2014, 23:01:59
The Lamborghini of SPGs I see
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 29-01-2014, 09:01:21
He, I already knew about the torque, thanks Steel_Lion :P
Thanks for clearing that up, guys.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 30-01-2014, 13:01:09
Looks like a Paladin with bloated turret. Can this thing swim like 2S1 Gvodzika?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-01-2014, 20:01:48
(http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/backgrounds-phone-new-16.jpg?w=500)

Btw, the back of the ship that was posted was probably the USS Wyoming while it was still a Battleship
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 01-02-2014, 20:02:44
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/MT-LB_US_Marines.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 02-02-2014, 21:02:05
They sure had weird post cards back in the day.
(http://img.2dehands.be/f/preview/179160404-la-defense-de-verdun-le-ravin-de-la-mort-une-tranchee.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 02-02-2014, 21:02:54
"...and send my love to Elizabeth!

P.S. I'm not in the picture"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 03-02-2014, 00:02:57
(http://s30.postimg.org/n2lipyxpt/1158088.jpg)
Quote
A German soldier from the 2nd Company, Airborne Battalion 313 instructs demonstrates firing the P8 pistol for U.S. soldiers from Special Operations Command Europe before the soldiers attempt to qualify for the German Schutzenschnur, the German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency at a German/American partnership event at the Panzer Range Complex in Boeblingen, Germany.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 03-02-2014, 00:02:26
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/MT-LB_US_Marines.jpg)

What's the story behind this? These soldiers seem to have NATO uniforms and weapons, while riding on Soviet MTLBs. Who are they? Google image search suggests they're Bangladesh forces?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 03-02-2014, 09:02:18
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/MT-LB_US_Marines.jpg)

What's the story behind this? These soldiers seem to have NATO uniforms and weapons, while riding on Soviet MTLBs. Who are they? Google image search suggests they're Bangladesh forces?

It wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong but I think they are Yank marines on OPFOR excercises in 80s, using captured equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 03-02-2014, 14:02:25
Dry grass in Bangladesh? not likely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Goljatti on 03-02-2014, 15:02:15
Quote
US Marines using a former Soviet MT-LB vehicle for the OPFOR role during an exercise

^ From MTLB's wikipedia page. Same picture is in there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-02-2014, 03:02:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Prisoner_%286417469255%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2014, 19:02:56
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b3f4/gpa8s33v82v03b3fg.jpg?size_id=4)

Argentine Instalación de Tiro Berreta (Trashy Firing Platform), 1982.

The Argentine forces stationed in the Islands were suffering daily bombardment from British Ships at night, and since the Air Force could not attack the ships at darkness, there was no defensive weapon capable of dealing with this threat. The Argentine High Command decided that an EXOCET MM-38 launcher should be installed on the Islands as a land-based Anti-Ship defense. This launcher could be found on some Argentine Navy ships, the problem was with removing the launcher (And all it's systems) to be used on Land, this could take up to two months.

The idea was not discarded however, a group of naval servicemen started to work on an alternative way in Puerto Belgrano. Their idea was to "fool" the missile, reprogramming the whole system so that the missile can work "as if it's on the ship". By using cables, batteries, signals, the engineers slowly managed to fool the missile and so far, ITB was a succes. Then they had to build a launching station with two tubes for the missiles, also with it's own power source (It is said that it was from the 30's), using the materials they had at their disposal, ITB was ready.

It was sent to the Islands with an Air Force Hercules along with all it's components, when ITB made it to the Islands it was decided to install it at night, fearing that the Kelpers would inform the British about this new weapon. Another problem was the lack of a radar, the Army provided them with a Radar not made for this kind of operation, yet the men had to improvise again, it was all they had.

By tracking British ships for several nights, they managed to determine the path of a British vessel, every day navigating trough the same path. On 12 June, 1982, under the cover of darkness, ITB fired an Exocet missile on a British ship, after a moment an explosion could be seen at the distance, a hit.

It was HMS Glamorgan, the missile was being tracked by the Glamorgan crew, the Captain made a turn to avoid getting hit in the ship's side, instead he made Exocet hit the deck by the port Seacat launcher and then exploded. 14 sailors died and about 22 were wounded, HMS Glamorgan, which was one of the ships involved in heavy bombardment of Argentine positions, was put of out action.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 05-02-2014, 19:02:57
@Torenico: Interesting story. Sounds like military works in every country and time the same. You never have the equipment you need. So you have to improvise something.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-02-2014, 02:02:33
(http://www.dw.de/image/0,,16868294_303,00.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 10-02-2014, 01:02:29
(http://imageshack.com/a/img691/1961/ocs6.jpg)

We SU-122/54 now! Absolutely fucking based
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-02-2014, 05:02:35
(http://historyofjapan.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/800px-saigowithofficers.jpg)

Saigō Takamori with his officers (Le Monde Illustré, 1877). One of the most influential figures of the Samurai, a former Imperial Army Field Marshal who unwillingly (?) led the Satsuma Revolt in 1877 and later commanded a 500 men strong Samurai force during the Battle of Shiroyama, one of the most epic Last Stands in Military History. This tiny force was attacked by a 30.000 men strong force of the Imperial Army, led by Yamagata Aritomo, who outnumbered Saigō forces 60-1. Saigō was wounded during the battle and committed Seppeku to avoid being captured. It is said that his loyal follower, Beppu Shinsuke, acted as Kaishakunin, in other words, beheading Saigō.

After Saigō's death, Beppu Shinsuke and the remaining Samurai found their deaths in a final suicide charge on the Imperial Forces.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-02-2014, 05:02:43
I feel so bad for those samurai, not wanting to give up their centuries of domination of all life on Japan, oppression and butchery of the peasents, and caste social structure that allowed no advancement or improvement in the quality of life for anyone, as well as the general rejection of western ways that would have led to the complete take over and colonization of Japan had it not been for the Meiji Restoration.


Ahhh, good times.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 10-02-2014, 17:02:32
(http://i.imgur.com/Rh2Ojck.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-02-2014, 04:02:59
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag311/jesuma23/DSC_0234_zpscaed6a73.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-02-2014, 02:02:34
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfeatures/624_351/images/live/p0/1s/8h/p01s8hf6.jpg)
Aerial dance
Two F-16s of the Singaporean Air Force display team the Black Knights, captured during a performance at the Singapore Airshow. (AP)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: CHRISTIEFRONTDRIVE on 17-02-2014, 04:02:34
And 9 months later a kite is born.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 17-02-2014, 05:02:57
Yeah haha, I was thinking the same...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-02-2014, 08:02:55
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac103/hernupeto/Conflictos%20Internacionales/RCAdesastre_zpsb36b8ef7.jpg)

This is Africa today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-02-2014, 21:02:00
(http://defense-update.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/terminator2.jpg)

Russia's newest improvement of the BMPT. The BMPT-72V "Terminator II"

This model has increased turret protection and a new fire control system

When you absolutely, have to wipe out, everything
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 20-02-2014, 22:02:31
turret prote...WHAT TURRET!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 22-02-2014, 05:02:06
So, IFV on tank's chassis?

Will this thing float like its predecessors?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-02-2014, 12:02:04
This is not an IFV. This is a vehicle that emerged from the vurnability of MBT's in urban warfare. It has a Dual 30mm autocannon setup, coax MG, 2x 30mm grenade launchers and 4 ATGM missiles wich in term can also fire bunker buster munitions.

Wanna buy some?

(http://fe867b.medialib.glogster.com/media/ea/ea2d58f262bb2cba0326ca012201355eaede3b9402c94003b04157606c772f01/1222-russia-afghanistan-30years-full-600-jpg.jpg)

Soviet-afghan war
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-02-2014, 13:02:25
This is not an IFV. This is a vehicle that emerged from the vurnability of MBT's in urban warfare. It has a Dual 30mm autocannon setup, coax MG, 2x 30mm grenade launchers and 4 ATGM missiles wich in term can also fire bunker buster munitions.

Have they proven their effectiveness yet? I don't really see how this thing is less vulnurable to guerilla style urban combat just by giving it more guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 22-02-2014, 14:02:43
Maybe it has faster turret rotation combined with shorter guns so that it can react faster? I am not sure this is going to make it invulnerable to well planned ambushes though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-02-2014, 16:02:12
Maybe it has faster turret rotation combined with shorter guns so that it can react faster? I am not sure this is going to make it invulnerable to well planned ambushes though.

Exactly my thoughts. You can give it 100 guns, but it won't save it from RPG ambushes from above or behind.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-02-2014, 17:02:20
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/73136000/jpg/_73136454_blighty-cover.jpg)
A WW1 Christmas card, c. 1914 (BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-02-2014, 20:02:38
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/824/kn5t.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 28-02-2014, 13:02:38
(http://i.imgur.com/RUE1cPh.jpg)

Apparently these are Russian troops at the airport in the Crimean city of Simferopol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 28-02-2014, 14:02:21
According to reddit it's the Russian-speaking militia armed by the Russians.

http://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/1z5sr3/russian_troops_took_control_over_airports_in/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-02-2014, 15:02:19
It's really weird for a westener such as myself to imagine how an armed militia could just waltz around freely and take over random buildings. Why doesn't Ukraine's police or military intervene?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hyperanthropos on 28-02-2014, 17:02:05
It's really weird for a westener such as myself to imagine how an armed militia could just waltz around freely and take over random buildings. Why doesn't Ukraine's police or military intervene?

Becaue reight now its probably not sure who is in charge. And an Intervention of the military or even police is difficult against an armed militia. Also a violent intervention poses a a righer risk for escaltion (up to a war) than non violent actions.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 01-03-2014, 12:03:50
(http://cdnmo.coveritlive.com/media/image/201403/phpvprprlbildschirmfoto_2014-03-01_um_12.04.42.png)
Russian trucks on their way to Sewastopol to Simferopol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 01-03-2014, 18:03:48
(http://i.imgur.com/VFoTURR.jpg)

Unidentified armed men moving near the Crimean parliament building. Shots have been heard in the capital of Simferopol, French news report a firefight between alleged Russian soldiers who have occupied several places in Simferopol and Sevastopol since several days and the unidentified men pictured above.
Note the GM-94 grenade launcher carried by atleast two of the gunmen. The GM-94 is in use by various Speznas, FSB and MVD units of the Russian Federation. I can´t find any info on wether they´ve been exported outside of Russia, so make of that what you want.

EDIT:
French news report: http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/crimee-des-hommes-armes-tirent-sur-le-palais-du-gouvernement-les-soldats-russes-ne-bougent-pas/3275897723001/ (http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/crimee-des-hommes-armes-tirent-sur-le-palais-du-gouvernement-les-soldats-russes-ne-bougent-pas/3275897723001/)

My French´s a tad rusty nowadays, so I didn´t get every detail. Did they say that the alleged Russian troops didn´t shoot back? Not sure I got that right...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-03-2014, 20:03:20
(http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/members/3/2612/2611477/thumb_620x2000/ak.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 01-03-2014, 21:03:20
@hOMEr_jAy Your French seems to be good enough. So, those men armed with high tech weapons have fired some rounds and then left pretty calmly. The Russian troops nearby did not move or react in any way. Looks a bit strange indeed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 01-03-2014, 22:03:33
The Ukrainian navy flagship Hetman Sahaidachny, which has defected to the Russians according to latest reports
(http://cdn.rt.com/files/news/23/01/d0/00/ukraine-navy-flaghsip-protest.si.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-03-2014, 01:03:24
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/25jbki0.jpg)
Berkut has sat up roadblocks on the access roads to Crimea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-03-2014, 13:03:53
@hOMEr_jAy Your French seems to be good enough. So, those men armed with high tech weapons have fired some rounds and then left pretty calmly. The Russian troops nearby did not move or react in any way. Looks a bit strange indeed.
Kinda funny how I still understood most of what the news report said, even though I haven´t had any French lessons in years...
But yeah, the whole thing does indeed look strange. One could argue that it was a false flag that would try to give a certain party in the conflict a reason for further military action. But IMHO it´s a rather clumsy attempt. First those "unknown" men without any insignia occupying the two Crimean airports, now this "attack"....I don´t want to draw any premature conclusions, but it kinda smells like a new version of the Gleiwitz incident.
It´s also interesting to see Berkut officers in action again, even though the unit has been disbanded some days ago.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-03-2014, 13:03:31
(http://www.tsk.tr/6_tatbikatlar/6_2_tatbikatlar_ve_gosteriler/konular/resimler/efes_2012_tatbikati/12.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 02-03-2014, 16:03:43
@hOMEr_jAy Your French seems to be good enough. So, those men armed with high tech weapons have fired some rounds and then left pretty calmly. The Russian troops nearby did not move or react in any way. Looks a bit strange indeed.
But IMHO it´s a rather clumsy attempt. First those "unknown" men without any insignia occupying the two Crimean airports, now this "attack"....I don´t want to draw any premature conclusions, but it kinda smells like a new version of the Gleiwitz incident.

For an example of Russian use of the tactic, see Shelling of Mainila:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelling_of_Mainila

Same kind of false flag operation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-03-2014, 16:03:42
For an example of Russian use of the tactic, see Shelling of Mainila:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelling_of_Mainila

Same kind of false flag operation.
Thanks for the link. The whole thing that is currently going on has some really dubious points...

Anyway:
(http://i.imgur.com/uNkFfne.jpg)
Ukrainian marines stand at their barracks gate. Several Ukrainian bases have been encircled by groups of "unidentified armed men" and there are rumours that in some of them Ukrainian troops have been disarmed. Apparently Ukrainian marines stationed in the port town of Feodosia have refused to surrender their arms though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-03-2014, 16:03:36
@hOMEr_jAy Your French seems to be good enough. So, those men armed with high tech weapons have fired some rounds and then left pretty calmly. The Russian troops nearby did not move or react in any way. Looks a bit strange indeed.
Kinda funny how I still understood most of what the news report said, even though I haven´t had any French lessons in years...
But yeah, the whole thing does indeed look strange. One could argue that it was a false flag that would try to give a certain party in the conflict a reason for further military action. But IMHO it´s a rather clumsy attempt. First those "unknown" men without any insignia occupying the two Crimean airports, now this "attack"....I don´t want to draw any premature conclusions, but it kinda smells like a new version of the Gleiwitz incident.
It´s also interesting to see Berkut officers in action again, even though the unit has been disbanded some days ago.

Simple explanation, they weren't disbanded by the east ukraine government.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 03-03-2014, 04:03:16
I bet the attention whoring "peace" loving rebels of Syria are gettin pretty damn jealous of the attention Ukraine is getting at the moment. ;)

Venezuelans on the other hand must be pretty pissed too.

@hOMEr_jAy Your French seems to be good enough. So, those men armed with high tech weapons have fired some rounds and then left pretty calmly. The Russian troops nearby did not move or react in any way. Looks a bit strange indeed.
Kinda funny how I still understood most of what the news report said, even though I haven´t had any French lessons in years...
But yeah, the whole thing does indeed look strange. One could argue that it was a false flag that would try to give a certain party in the conflict a reason for further military action. But IMHO it´s a rather clumsy attempt. First those "unknown" men without any insignia occupying the two Crimean airports, now this "attack"....I don´t want to draw any premature conclusions, but it kinda smells like a new version of the Gleiwitz incident.
It´s also interesting to see Berkut officers in action again, even though the unit has been disbanded some days ago.

I heard those "unidentified men" didn't even use live rounds, they used blanks.

Iraqi SOF. Can't tell what the vehicle is but its packed like a train in India. Must not be very... rapid deploy-able with all that gear on it. I'm guessing the photo is from their recent ops against those Islamic weirdo's attacking Iraq, Syria and Turkey simultaneously while pissing everyone else off... ISIL or whatever their name is.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/q72/s720x720/1551587_602783773123133_1769137116_n.jpg)
One has to wonder when these guys will stop posing for fkn Call Of Duty and do their jobs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-03-2014, 13:03:14
I heard those "unidentified men" didn't even use live rounds, they used blanks.

I heard a story that goes like this:
A militia of fighters paid by local oligarchs occupied the parliament in simferopol or a nearby building, targeting to threat journalists having an office there, because the oligarchs had some unfinished business with the journalists.
When the other unmarked (russian) soldiers came to occupy the parliament, a gunfight evolved and nobody knew who was who. So it was local pro-russian militia fighting the russian soldiers. Because of this, the militia vanished that quickly and nobody is worried at all.

As long as you're not worried about oligarchs threatening journalists.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 04-03-2014, 23:03:55
I'll give you a video link. Video material filmed by Germans during Finnish Civil War in 1918, about 20 minutes of it.

http://www.filmportal.de/node/74721/video/1215495
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 05-03-2014, 00:03:09
Sometimes I feel like we should just create a FH2 subreddit, since that's were half of us are nowadays anyways.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-03-2014, 10:03:22
Tolga, long time no see! Hope you´re alright, with all that stuff going on in Syria! ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/z6hOzZ4.jpg)
Quote
An IFV of the UN Force Intervention Brigade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Force_Intervention_Brigade) during a firefight with rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN FIB is the first UN unit that was allowed to take part in offensive operations.
Following the deployment in the DRC, the UN proposed deploying the FIB in the war-torn Central African Republic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-03-2014, 18:03:32
Thanks Fabian :D Unfortunately Syria has been a pain in my ass but none of the trouble came from Syrians themselves. Fuckin foreign fighters man. ;) Hows life out of the uniform treating ya?

A Ukrainian Colonel confronting Russian troops, and the fella in the center with a cool head making his retarded colleagues calm down.
(http://i.imgur.com/lCQ9n2n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ciupita on 05-03-2014, 22:03:59
I really like that new Russian camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 05-03-2014, 23:03:18
You could probably get your hands on one soon considering they're already replacing it ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-03-2014, 23:03:20
Looks about as useless as ACU.  The pattern just blends together into a single colour.  Actually it's still more effective than ACU, since it is green, not grey.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 06-03-2014, 00:03:08
The pants at least, look very much like a plain green uniform with waterdrops on it :d
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 06-03-2014, 22:03:19
Aspern-Essling
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Myrbach-Austrian_grenadiers_at_Essling.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 06-03-2014, 23:03:13
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1653725_741800529165264_475877423_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 06-03-2014, 23:03:30
Some nasty StuG
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-03-2014, 20:03:54
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/03/11/13e35f9e-a94a-11e3-9478-4703d2680884_web_scale_0.0704887_0.0704887__.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568)
"I was shot while buying bread!! ..."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-03-2014, 17:03:57
(http://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/Galleries/Image%20Galleries/OperationRah-e-Rast/1965%20War-Antique%20Pictures_15.jpg)
Pakistan 1965
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-03-2014, 18:03:37
Sorry to double-post, but another cool photo here:(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/6384/kurtulussavas19.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-03-2014, 06:03:06
(http://u.jimdo.com/www14/o/see444e66126ddc00/img/ic4206bc5c9921b0f/1329072831/std/el-comodoro-rub%C3%A9n-sassone-posando-frente-al-tractor.jpg)

Tractor armed with a Pucará 2.75 inch rocket pod, 1982.

Several mechanics stationed in the Islands began working on improvised defenses, one of these was this tractor armed with a rocket pod taken from an Air Force IA 58 Pucará. The engineers tried to place three pods first, then two but it was too heavy for the tractor and it ended up using only one. When the British forces approached the last Argentine positions in the Islands, this invention, among others, were used in combat. It is not known about it's final fate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-03-2014, 16:03:55
(http://i.imgur.com/LL3Hn.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-03-2014, 18:03:58
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1604377_664509343611292_1874804075_n.jpg)

Damn that Akrep lookin' sexy with that camouflage!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 17-03-2014, 23:03:59
(http://i.imgur.com/oTnb8Gu.gif)
Supposedly:
Quote
Russian Mig shooting down a Georgian drone in 2008, from the POV of the drone
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-03-2014, 00:03:54
(http://i.imgur.com/Fx3CPPE.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 18-03-2014, 10:03:27
(http://i.imgur.com/oTnb8Gu.gif)
Supposedly:
Quote
Russian Mig shooting down a Georgian drone in 2008, from the POV of the drone

thats a su27, the missil comes from the wingtip
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 18-03-2014, 20:03:33
Argentinian mutineers aka "caraspintadas"... literally meaning "painted faces" I think, not entirely sure.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZcC7Nrhgm30/TPwRcM0BUkI/AAAAAAAAAFw/vyFk1MlS1_w/s1600/carapintadas_2_AR_3Dic1990.jpg)

EDIT: I didn't know crotch covers for body armor were in use during the mid-80's.. The more you know. :D
(referring to the guy on the left)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-03-2014, 19:03:00
You are correct. I remember during the last Carapintada uprising, the rebels took TAMSE, the factory were TAM tanks were produced, upgraded and maintained..., sadly, the complex was closed in the mid-90s (along with many other industrial complexes) and despite attempts to open it up again around 2001 (with various projects for the TAM family), it never happened.

(http://theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Mig-21-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tolga<3 on 19-03-2014, 20:03:58
Weren't the TAM tanks essentially Marder's with Leopard 1 turrets? And if Argentine could sort a budget to produce an MBT, would they have the know-how to produce a modern one that could hold its own against modern counterparts? I'm guessing they could but what kind of engine could they use? Germans are too anal about their engines when it comes to exporting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-03-2014, 22:03:52
It is based on the Marder chassis yes, the turret hm, both Leopard 1 and TAM uses pretty much the same gun, Royal Ordnance L7 (with modifications of course), that's the most common feature you can find in both tanks.

Argentina, as today, will not be able to built it's own modern MBT. The problem, apart from funding, would be interest within the army. The basic knowledge is somewhat there, I mean we built this thing...  but it's still not enough, to build a modern MBT you also need to have knowledge of today's battlefield, and we don't have it, so foreign help is a must, who are we going to contact? Definitely not the UK huehue, and maybe not it's allies, we can look east, on China or Russia, or perhaps we can have a deal with Israel?. Also, I don't think something the size of an Abrams would work here, infraestructure will not be able to hold them and Argentine landscape is complex.


The best thing we can do is upgrade it. TAM is old as fuck, today it cannot stand against a modern MBT a all (Mind it was built when in the region, several countries used tanks such as the AMX-30, M41 Walker Bulldog and even Super-Shermans!) and now that the Chileans got their Leopard 2s.... So Elbit systems showed up and offered their "help" to modernize the TAM, which resulted in this prototype (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB9YSobh32Q), but I haven't heard of it for some time... the modernization kit includes several much needed things such as thermal sights, electric turret, better stabilizers and a new 120mm gun, but only one prototype has been built so far. But these things here take forever, we're still debating if we are going to buy Mirage F1s from Spain or not.....

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-03-2014, 12:03:27
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Inflatable_Scud_missile_in_the_USA.jpg/398px-Inflatable_Scud_missile_in_the_USA.jpg) (wikimedia)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-03-2014, 20:03:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Infanterie-fran%C3%A7aise-rol.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-03-2014, 18:03:46
(http://img.2dehands.be/f/preview/184494985-gezocht-foto-s-wo1-en-wo2-regio-westhoek.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-03-2014, 20:03:04
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9809/166203072.5a/0_123a3a_6ba8344d_XXL.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-03-2014, 19:03:32
(http://g1208.hizliresim.com/10/t/c7yd1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 23-03-2014, 19:03:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Epanastasi.jpg)

Quote
Theodoros Vryzakis (oil painting, 1852, Benaki Museum, Athens) illustrates Bishop Germanos of old Patras blessing the Greek banner at Agia Lavra on the outset of the national revolt against the Turks on 25 March 1821.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-03-2014, 02:03:52
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/73764000/jpg/_73764257_73764248.jpg)
A state-owned Turkish news agency carried pictures it said showed the Syrian jet being shot down (BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-03-2014, 22:03:58
(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/267/7/9/1011706_194991150659789_2000793446_n_by_michelum-d6nopld.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-03-2014, 02:03:42
(http://img.welt.de/img/geschichte/crop126221031/4638725816-ci3x2l-w620/In-this-May-30-1927-photo-provided-by.jpg)
Charles Lindbergh over the US War Cemetary near Waregem (Belgium) on Memorial Day 1927
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-03-2014, 00:03:21
(http://pds25.egloos.com/pds/201311/29/60/f0205060_52983cb262ef2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-03-2014, 18:03:19
(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1381955_627933410621016_1344649093_n.jpg)
Battlefield in the year 2000 (made around 1900)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-03-2014, 21:03:50
(http://www.renklisitem.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/%C3%96zel-Harekat-Polisleri-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-03-2014, 09:03:30
(http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/46615267.jpg)

A photo I found while strolling around the internet. Appears to be Siirt Commando School sometime around the 80's or 90's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-04-2014, 01:04:58
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/random-03_26_14-500-35.jpg?w=500)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-04-2014, 14:04:50
For a second i though he was being spat on by the camels due to the wall.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-04-2014, 20:04:42
(http://milinme.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/syrsmk-4-110811e.jpg)

Can anyone identify the vehicle? It appears to be some military vehicle customised by Syrian rebels...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-04-2014, 00:04:58
(http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/6b/c5/00/00/kmdg-1.jpg)
South Korean Marine Corps throw smoke bombs as they move to land on shore during a US-South Korea joint landing operation drill in Pohang March 31, 2014. The area is one of the most heavily armed in the world, with some 1.8 million soldiers. (RT)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 02-04-2014, 00:04:15
Good thing these didn't go to war.
(http://i.imgur.com/jmaWyhd.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 02-04-2014, 09:04:38
M2 Combat Car?

They would have made pretty good anti-personnel vehicles, with all those MG's in the hull. but completely outdated from the start
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 02-04-2014, 10:04:12
That is an early M2 Medium Tank, he has an 37mm Gun.....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 02-04-2014, 18:04:18
Looks just fine for the jungle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-04-2014, 22:04:25
(http://www.warhistoryonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/0041-soldiers-before-verdun-1916.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 04-04-2014, 02:04:55
I always wonder how many died when looking at those WWI pictures of large groups. Closest thing to hell on earth.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-04-2014, 00:04:26
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKG9sA0ygpo/Uzl01NEpkuI/AAAAAAAA45U/k9n0zH6nMjA/s1600/Untitled-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 05-04-2014, 01:04:22
Koreans?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-04-2014, 02:04:02
yup, South Korean army
http://rt.com/in-vision/south-korea-military-drill/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-04-2014, 03:04:28
Koreans?

Certainly NOT North Koreans  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 05-04-2014, 20:04:53
I´m not sure if this pic has been posted yet, but I´m doing it anyway, as it´s a very symbolic picture of the Afghan conflict and some sad news have made it relevant again...

(http://i.imgur.com/f5UPOA2.jpg)
Quote
A German soldier celebrates his 34th birthday in Afghanistan. The photographs creator, German journalist Anja Niedringhaus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anja_Niedringhaus), who visited the country and other war-torn regions on numerous occations was killed by an Afghan policeman, on 4th of April 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 06-04-2014, 12:04:58
Koreans?

Certainly NOT North Koreans  :D
Well, yeah, I would've noticed the big red star and obsolete russian equipment  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-04-2014, 02:04:05
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/13479419575_542a8e08ee_o.jpg)

Quote
A trio of lightly equipped soldiers from an unidentified formation oblige the photographer by looking serious and pretending they're just metres from the enemy, listening for activity in his lines.

The improvised "listening device" is actually a large funnel, probably liberated from a nearby farm.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-04-2014, 02:04:57
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_04_14-920-28.jpg?w=920&h=613)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 08-04-2014, 18:04:26
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U32en7M4CCc/U0LzHLqG78I/AAAAAAAAElk/A3ju_r21ZiA/w1200-h758-no/Catalina-Island-1931_zps232eb912.jpg)
Catalina Island, California 1931
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 08-04-2014, 23:04:27
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/13479419575_542a8e08ee_o.jpg)

Quote
A trio of lightly equipped soldiers from an unidentified formation oblige the photographer by looking serious and pretending they're just metres from the enemy, listening for activity in his lines.

The improvised "listening device" is actually a large funnel, probably liberated from a nearby farm.
Awesome pic
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-04-2014, 02:04:15
Loved that picture, Mayhemic
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_09_14-920-7.jpg?w=920&h=738)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-04-2014, 08:04:55
(http://i.imgur.com/JMBumEd.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-04-2014, 02:04:04
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_10_14-500-25.jpg?w=500)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 11-04-2014, 10:04:24
So thats, what well decks are really for  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-04-2014, 20:04:02
must be awesome  :)

Anyway, next one is from China:
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfeatures/624_351/images/live/p0/1x/80/p01x80y6.jpg)
Chinese farmer Jian Lin negotiates a path in his home-built tank in Mianzhu, Sichuan province. The vehicle weighs three tonnes and cost more than $6,000 to make. (Reuters)(BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-04-2014, 20:04:06
(http://i.imgur.com/JMBumEd.jpg)
"This issent the greatest rebellion in the world, it is just a tribute!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-04-2014, 06:04:26
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/13448963955_e743744586_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-04-2014, 02:04:04
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_11_14-920-8.jpg?w=920&h=563)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 13-04-2014, 04:04:25
(http://i.imgur.com/fgo3UgX.jpg)

Hah! Soviet captured monkey bigger.
1985, recognize some of the buildings so Bagram, Afghanistan.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/13448963955_e743744586_o.jpg
Posted that photo here a few months back, photo taken in 2013 Syria. That's a STG-44 reproduction 2012 in .22 LR, semi auto only if I recall.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-04-2014, 04:04:06
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/13449078643_8c7b8f2f13_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 13-04-2014, 06:04:23
Now that there might actually be more authentic due to the wear and lack of manufacturing labels. But of course the ammo is hard to come by, yet it's still manufactured today in Serbia I believe.

The modern copy in .22 for reference:
http://www.gsg-waffen.de/site/index.php/de/stg44-tech-de
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-04-2014, 03:04:37
(http://i.imgur.com/JMBumEd.jpg)
Was really thinking it was fotoshop, but just came across this on the Chive:
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_14_14-920-24.jpg?)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 15-04-2014, 17:04:24
(https://gs1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/8019B6/data.tumblr.com/318c1c5658cd59297c61674c12efad80/tumblr_n2ffnoYS781sfdr4zo1_1280.jpg)
WW1 ammunition factory
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 15-04-2014, 17:04:01
Aw shit I think I dropped the...*BOOM*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-04-2014, 17:04:45
Just empty metal shells.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 15-04-2014, 17:04:17
Now that there might actually be more authentic due to the wear and lack of manufacturing labels. But of course the ammo is hard to come by, yet it's still manufactured today in Serbia I believe.

The modern copy in .22 for reference:
http://www.gsg-waffen.de/site/index.php/de/stg44-tech-de
Actually Prvi has been exporting 7.92x33 kurz for decades now, and in very large quantities.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 15-04-2014, 19:04:49
Just empty metal shells.
I like PanzerKnacker's story better.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 15-04-2014, 19:04:17
Just empty metal shells.
I like PanzerKnacker's story better.

To be honest, i find the primitive fire extinguisher and fire buckets more interesting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-04-2014, 01:04:24
(http://cdn1.spiegel.de/images/image-684290-galleryV9-brxv.jpg)
Kramatorsk Airfield, Ukraine, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-04-2014, 04:04:10
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/13743944953_569bb5b839_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-04-2014, 06:04:41
So Torenico, I showed that pic to Jacob Caputo (the guy who runs Alexander and Sons Helmet Restoration) and his exact words on the camo helmets in that photo were "Where on earth did you find this, I have never seen photographic evidence of snow camo."  So, do you have any more info on that photo, perhaps when and where it was taken or such?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-04-2014, 12:04:13
(http://cdn4.spiegel.de/images/image-684467-galleryV9-tljg.jpg)
If you're sending an army, make sure they're fed and don't defect. Kramatorsk, Ukraine, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 16-04-2014, 14:04:15
So Torenico, I showed that pic to Jacob Caputo (the guy who runs Alexander and Sons Helmet Restoration) and his exact words on the camo helmets in that photo were "Where on earth did you find this, I have never seen photographic evidence of snow camo."  So, do you have any more info on that photo, perhaps when and where it was taken or such?
Are you talking about the one he just posted? If so, it was posted on Reddit the other day.  The guy also put this whole album up where he got it from.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/drakegoodman/13743944953/

As you can see it says that that photo is from the Battle of the Aisne in 1917.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 16-04-2014, 16:04:44
Thanks for the link. There are a lot of amazing pictures!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-04-2014, 21:04:00
So Torenico, I showed that pic to Jacob Caputo (the guy who runs Alexander and Sons Helmet Restoration) and his exact words on the camo helmets in that photo were "Where on earth did you find this, I have never seen photographic evidence of snow camo."  So, do you have any more info on that photo, perhaps when and where it was taken or such?
Are you talking about the one he just posted? If so, it was posted on Reddit the other day.  The guy also put this whole album up where he got it from.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/drakegoodman/13743944953/

As you can see it says that that photo is from the Battle of the Aisne in 1917.

Indeed, that's where I got it from.

I just forgot to quote the description :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-04-2014, 01:04:46
(http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-684641-galleryV9-mdik.jpg)
Ukrainian tank enroute to Kramatorsk confronted by civilists, Ukraine, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-04-2014, 03:04:55
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/13448970585_1b2c488ac5_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 17-04-2014, 10:04:32
He's holding it as if it's something disgustingly primitive and/or repulsive.

They should recycle those, in the end they're much better on long/medium ranges than the 5.56mm M4s, aren't they?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 17-04-2014, 11:04:36
VonMudra can confirm that they're already putting the M14 back into service.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 17-04-2014, 16:04:27
As an Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) for designated marksman?

I never seen pictures of pure wood-stocked M14 in service recently, besides those used in parades.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-04-2014, 17:04:57
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1530585_797466116936348_153387514_n.jpg)

The vehicle is UR-416. That is a damn ugly one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-04-2014, 20:04:05
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_16_14-920-21.jpg?w=920&h=710)
(the Chive)
(http://img.rt.com/files/news/25/83/c0/00/25.si.jpg)
weapons in eastern Ukraine(RT)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-04-2014, 02:04:11
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10255612_783797251632529_5285014296996351341_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-04-2014, 17:04:46
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=185824&d=1345901782)

A Toyota Corolla stolen by the PKK in Hakkari, and the plate from Van (City north of Hakkari) after being shot by a Otokar Cobra IFV.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Steel_Lion_FIN on 23-04-2014, 22:04:44
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=185824&d=1345901782)

A Toyota Corolla stolen by the PKK in Hakkari, and the plate from Van (City north of Hakkari) after being shot by a Otokar Cobra IFV.

And now you see why a Hilux is superior, as you can mount a weapon to fight back :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-04-2014, 22:04:40
(http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=185824&d=1345901782)

A Toyota Corolla stolen by the PKK in Hakkari, and the plate from Van (City north of Hakkari) after being shot by a Otokar Cobra IFV.

And now you see why a Hilux is superior, as you can mount a weapon to fight back :P

Pickup truck are always superior ;) has a lot more uses.   :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-04-2014, 01:04:31
(http://k37.kn3.net/5/E/1/2/A/F/E7D.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-04-2014, 13:04:35
(http://cdn1.spiegel.de/images/image-687234-galleryV9-tsdk.jpg)
Russian destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov being escorted by the british destroyer HMS Dragon, off the coast of Britain, April 23rd, 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 25-04-2014, 00:04:56
How did that happen?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-04-2014, 01:04:35
How did that happen?

I found this:

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/portsmouth-warship-sent-to-shadow-russian-navy-destroyer-near-british-waters-1-6017646


(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a60a/u4bkrv1rcungeabfg.jpg?size_id=b)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-04-2014, 01:04:08
Exactly what stealth destroyers are made for  :P

(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/user-vfa-27-royal-maces-920-14.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-04-2014, 13:04:59
(http://cdn1.spiegel.de/images/image-687488-galleryV9-mjry.jpg)
Tupolev Tu-95, Ilyushin Il-76, Mikoyan MiG-29, off the coast of Norway, April 23rd 2008.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-04-2014, 16:04:39
(http://cdn1.spiegel.de/images/image-687234-galleryV9-tsdk.jpg)

Lovely contrast. The Russian ship kinda looks like an old fishing boat with cannons and rockets strapped to it, compared to the British one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-04-2014, 16:04:45
I think its time russia sended one of their kirovs to the black sea  ;D

(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7793/v25343russiankirovclass.jpg)

Its nice to see that all 4 of these ships will be back in service, all with the same armament of the Pyotr Velikiy (6 X Kashtan CIWS instead of 8 AK 630)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-04-2014, 17:04:00
A cool video from the Winter exercises 2014 of TAF for a change:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66JfAy4DNmo&list=FL8jchxiANaGIxWLjf0BGjUw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-04-2014, 18:04:07
kind of cool, lots of olds stuffs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-04-2014, 18:04:39
M60's are still used against terror in the east, of course we have Leopard's and Sabra's and of course the Altay is upcoming!  :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-04-2014, 02:04:17
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/random-04_25_14-920-1.jpg?w=920&h=870)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-04-2014, 07:04:35
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-oaDv8b6K0/U1wi-EJTghI/AAAAAAAADN8/tgXGj8BMn3o/s1600/14008513601_2a3aaac95a_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-04-2014, 11:04:57
Is that the Maxim M1910?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 28-04-2014, 11:04:04
LOL that high tech  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 28-04-2014, 13:04:51
Is that the Maxim M1910?

Maxim 1910/36 with snow cap most likely.

LOL that high tech  ;D

Pretty darn good fixed machine gun to modern standards, not many high tech modern bling weapons can maintain a high rate of fire like this puppy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Battlefieldfan45 (CroPanzer) on 28-04-2014, 14:04:08
Well, I know, a gun is a gun, but still, that retro look ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-04-2014, 17:04:15
LOL that high tech  ;D

The most modern western armies with huge defense budgets are still using the M2 Browning, which has been around for an entire century now. If it works, why replace it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-04-2014, 18:04:37
^^ Awesome maxim is awesome

(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/wwi/introduction/w_08.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 28-04-2014, 18:04:20
^Techpriest.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-04-2014, 18:04:36
The machine spirit of such a novel technology can be temperamental.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-04-2014, 18:04:51
Increases vehicle armor by +200%.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 30-04-2014, 13:04:00
(http://nick.radelaar.org/files/LMBoef.jpg)

Quote
Dutch 11 Infantry Battalion during exercise Urban Guard
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 30-04-2014, 14:04:40
Glorious imperial guardsmen, defending the imperium from the vile xenos and traitorous heretics.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-05-2014, 17:05:30
(http://i.milliyet.com.tr/YeniAnaResim/2013/04/21/fft99_mf3210196.Jpeg)
Quote
Turkish Army personnel in NBC suits and gas masks during an exercise, 2014
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 02-05-2014, 01:05:56
Get out of here STALKER!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-05-2014, 17:05:51
LOL, only those creepy mutants are required to turn this into a STALKER reenactment ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-05-2014, 02:05:48
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/14027836301_644f022881_o.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-05-2014, 10:05:59
(http://sitelife.aviationweek.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/6/5/e6dcd8f5-8fdd-4121-b503-33c386c48156.Full.jpg)

Once upon a time, Belgium had a well equipped ground force with a healthy of mix of German and british armoured vehicles. 18 may, the leopard tanks are gonna drive out for the last time before being removed from service. Our once proud vehicle park has been changed into a wheeled vehicle arsenal..Wich our army is not impressed with.

Altough the german MPPV is well recieved tough, and the MOWAG Piranha

I hope i can hop aboard one of these leopard beauties 18 may..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 04-05-2014, 10:05:02
Theta, just ask you local politician if it is possible to get some advanced tanks that we never use, it will only cost is maybe 100 euro per month per person in this country. then we can also have JSF and maybe some subs!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ksl94 on 04-05-2014, 10:05:40
It truly is a shame how they ruin our militaries to-day! The United States Armed Forces are currently being hit harder than any one else. It is becoming more of a Volkssturm  ::) . The Bundeswehr also abandoned it's armoured units to my knowledge. I guess that Knispel, Wittmann and Carius are turning in their graves now  :P .
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 04-05-2014, 10:05:57
But we're already getting two new patrol boats. And we don't need the JSF. The damn thing is like 250 million bucks a pop. Better invest in the good ol' F/A-18. Or a Warthog or two.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-05-2014, 11:05:12
I guess that Knispel, Wittmann and Carius are turning in their graves now  :P .
Carius is still alive

But we're already getting two new patrol boats. And we don't need the JSF. The damn thing is like 250 million bucks a pop. Better invest in the good ol' F/A-18. Or a Warthog or two.
JSF is a piece of expensive crap that we have no need for. Plenty of good planes that can replace our F16's. Like the new Block 52 F16, F18, Rafale, Gripen or such.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-05-2014, 11:05:44
The United States Armed Forces are currently being hit harder than any one else. It is becoming more of a Volkssturm  ::) .
I'll only start to believe that when the US is spending less on it's military that the rest of the world combined.

Also, British Soldier stop for a tea party in the Boer War:
(http://i.imgur.com/BN8tEYd.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 04-05-2014, 12:05:23
(http://nick.radelaar.org/files/SniperOTA.jpg)
Quote
A sniper with the The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is pictured on the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland during Exercise Boar's Head.
Picture by Sgt Russ Nolan
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-05-2014, 12:05:26
The United States Armed Forces are currently being hit harder than any one else. It is becoming more of a Volkssturm  ::) .
I'll only start to believe that when the US is spending less on it's military that the rest of the world combined.
The thing is that the wages are so much lower in China and Russia that those numbers aren't too correct. Research is more expensive, building is more expensive and manning your equipment is a lot more expensive. Letting China build your stuff also isn't an option i guess  :P . So if you want to keep your influence and power a bit, you have to spend. Only thing I don't get in the American army are projects like the  F-35, Freedom Class, Independance class, ... Especially in the Navy they are screwing things up in my opinion. They are building so few new ships, and then those few ships they have are bugged like hell and do not meet their minimum requirements. I think they would do better by just taking a more conventional stealth class and turn that into mass production. If i see the cost price from European navy ships (where costs are even higher than in the US) and how they are cheaper than the US ships (even though there are only 3 or 4 of a class produced), then I have some serious questions.

Anyway, a picture :)

(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/random-05_02_14-920-6.jpg?w=920&h=657)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-05-2014, 17:05:30
It truly is a shame how they ruin our militaries to-day! The United States Armed Forces are currently being hit harder than any one else. It is becoming more of a Volkssturm  ::) . The Bundeswehr also abandoned it's armoured units to my knowledge. I guess that Knispel, Wittmann and Carius are turning in their graves now  :P .

Oh wow, Wittmann?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-05-2014, 02:05:32
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/74584000/jpg/_74584122_chopper.jpg)
Probably Dien Bien Phu (picture from the BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 05-05-2014, 18:05:26
(https://scontent-a-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/1662120_760032287383083_1023071603859237909_n.jpg)
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Russian soldiers teach captured German how to dance like a Cossack, Eastern Front 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 05-05-2014, 19:05:46
Teach or force? How were POW relations at that time?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Harmonikater on 05-05-2014, 19:05:30
Maybe it's no accident that he has his arms in the air  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 05-05-2014, 20:05:35
He looks like he's having fun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 05-05-2014, 23:05:05
Teach or force? How were POW relations at that time?
Just imagine that :D
"dance!, DANCE FACIST SCUM!, or I SHOOT YOU!"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-05-2014, 00:05:10
(http://www.kiwimodeller.com/~kmodel/media/kunena/attachments/87/m48inHue.jpg)

Sexy M48A3 patton tank in Hue. During this action, the patton tank 1280 lead ball canister shells were very appreciated
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-05-2014, 16:05:57
By Hue do you mean Brazil?  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 06-05-2014, 16:05:46
Just imagine that :D
"dance!, DANCE FACIST SCUM!, or I SHOOT YOU!"

Well I'm just wondering, at WWI there was obviously some indoctrination of 'us' versus 'them' (Tommies and Jerries etc.) but was this on a level of teasing or closer to hate (like US and Japaneze in WW2)? Did they respect each other? Were POWs treated with dignity or treated as scum?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 06-05-2014, 16:05:24
Indoctrination of 'us vs them', better known as nationalism, began as far back as the Napoleonic wars. Even earlier in some cases. You can probably expect a Frenchman to be somewhat harsher against a German, due to the humiliating defeat dealt to them in 1870-1871.

Officers, of course, were treated better than the rank and file. Victorian values still applied as a sort of gentleman's agreement. In general, POW's were treated well enough. They got medical care, food, etc.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 06-05-2014, 18:05:49
So


anyone who hates us Belgians?

Exept you congolese people, you are really overreacting to the whole 20 million dead in your country by us!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-05-2014, 20:05:36
Just imagine that :D
"dance!, DANCE FACIST SCUM!, or I SHOOT YOU!"

Well I'm just wondering, at WWI there was obviously some indoctrination of 'us' versus 'them' (Tommies and Jerries etc.) but was this on a level of teasing or closer to hate (like US and Japaneze in WW2)? Did they respect each other? Were POWs treated with dignity or treated as scum?

There absolutely was.  Killing of German POWs by French and British was not uncommon, especially pioneer/MG men who were captured with the sawback bayonet that allied propaganda said was for sawing off women's heads and the like (of course, it wasn't).  The allied propaganda against the Central Powers was rather terrible, and what makes it worse is that it is often still affecting how we view the Central Powers today, even if almost all of it is untrue, and the bits that are true were equaled by the Allies in their own treatment of other nations <cough> Greece <cough>.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-05-2014, 20:05:23
20 million dead in Congo by us? Where did that come from?
When they became independent, they didn't even have a 20 million population. And no, we didn't kill 50+% of the population during the Belgian Congo period 1908-1960 before they became independent. Under Belgian control, Malaria and the Tsetse fly were largely under control, free education was given and infrastructure was built. And all the good stuff from the Belgian colonialism is these days just shoved away because people prefer to follow the 'political correct' mainstream of how "evil" Leopold II his workers were in Leopold II's state (NOT BELGIAN CONGO) and therefore every Belgian hates africans, everything we ever did in the Congo was racist and evil and we should send even more money every year to their regimes.

Anyway, a picture:
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/type-091-sub-920-1.jpg?w=919&h=613)
Aboard a Chinese submarine (picture from The Brigade)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 06-05-2014, 22:05:23
Are you denying the atrocities committed by Leopold?

I am a rare Belgophile (if that's a word).  Seriously, I love Belgium.  But it has a ruthless colonial history.  It was better run during the Belgian administration in the 1900's, that's true.  But the way that they gave the Congo its independence was deliberately done to undermine the new nation and by severing it before it was prepared to govern itself. What about the succession of Katanga, the murder of Lumumba?  Grow up and don't blame everything you don't like on "political correctness". 

To stay on topic: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Russian_Troops_NGM-v31-p379.jpg/489px-Russian_Troops_NGM-v31-p379.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-05-2014, 00:05:06
I don't deny the facts that happened under Leopold II, even though they are pulled out of proportion, compared to similar stuff at that time, by Anglo Saxon literature hoping to gain more influence in The Congo and trying to cover up their own atrocities. For these reasons I also specifically stated "1908-1960" in the point where I state that I doubt Belgium murdered 20 million people. Before 1908, it was a freestate that could only be linked to Belgium as a personal Union, a.k.a. the constitutional monarch we had, got himself a playground in Africa to do whatever he wanted. The Belgian governement did not have control over Congo before 1908. And since the moment it did get control over Congo, it did its best to make it better. I agree Congo gained its independece way too early, but this wasn't done with the idea to undermine the new state, but was pushed by other factors. The United Nations at that time were pushing overhasted decolonisations on several places (I believe this was done because the US and the USSR wanted to see the UK and France weaker), the "évolués" (black people in the Congo who received a light version of university education) who got the ideas of independence, saw how belgium was when they came over for the World Expo of '58 in Brussels, seeing other countries getting independent around them, ...
Even the missionaries at that time were asked by the Church to turn the people against the governement because at that time there was a "schoolstrijd" between the catholic and the public schools. All these factors leaded to streetprotests that pushed the independence to be done even faster. The assassination of Lumumba is still a mistery today, but IIRC, most clues pointed towards the United States and the CIA, because they feared he would side with the Soviet Union and communism. The Belgian support for Katanga doesn't seem unreasonable to me. If Congo has the right to become independent in name of democracy and decolonisation, I don't see why Katanga then couldn't decide that they would not like to be part of that new nation, but instead form their own new nation. Their nation didn't like the new Congolese rule and prefered the Belgian influence (since Katanga benefitted most from the colonialism), and asked Belgium for support. Then I don't see why Belgium wouldn't be allowed to support this new state.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 07-05-2014, 12:05:07
The allied propaganda against the Central Powers was rather terrible, and what makes it worse is that it is often still affecting how we view the Central Powers today, even if almost all of it is untrue, and the bits that are true were equaled by the Allies in their own treatment of other nations <cough> Greece <cough>.


What did Greece do again?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: luftwaffe.be on 07-05-2014, 14:05:32
Greece was promised a nice deal of land in case they joined the allies, which they did (including Constantinople, and parts of Asia minor). Instead, after WWI, the allies backstabbed Greece, and gave what where considered Greek islands to the Italians 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 07-05-2014, 16:05:58
Yeah we got part of Asia minor out of that deal but then our beloved allies did nothing to stop what would have been the greatest disaster of our recent history.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-05-2014, 16:05:36
Actually, I was referring to the 1916 abortive Allied invasion of Athens which was defeated, in their attempts to constantly bring Greece into the war.  Mind you, the allies already had troops in Salonika to open a Macedonian front, fighting in Greek territory without ever asking Greece (gee, almost like what someone did in 1914 that brought the Brits into the war....).  Then in 1917, the Allies finally launched a successful coup after blockading Athens for the year, overthrowing the Greek government and installing a puppet government in it's place.  IE, for all the allies said about "Poor little Belgium", they certainly were chill about doing that kind of shit themselves.  Similar events happened in Persia and China as well, with allied troops moving through and in Persia, fighting through neutral nations.

To keep on topic, here is the French battleship Mirabeau bombarding Athens during the November 1916 coup attempt and invasion of Athens:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/162_9_le_Mirabeau_bombarde_Ah%C3%A8nes.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-05-2014, 21:05:24
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/random-05_05_14-500-27.jpg?w=500&h=421)
Anyone can tell me what this is? Maybe something to simulate a chopper full of water or smoke?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 07-05-2014, 22:05:56
Looks like the new CH-53K being tested. No idea what the tubes are for though.

http://alert5.com/2014/02/21/ch-53k-powered-up-engines-and-spun-rotor-head/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 07-05-2014, 22:05:58
(http://www.sikorsky.com/StaticFiles/Sikorsky/Assets/images/News/2014/BladesOn.jpg)

Another image of the ground test facility, directly from sikorsky.com. But this image doesn't feature the tubes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-05-2014, 20:05:18
(http://beegeagle.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/mopol-atop-otokar-cobraap2.jpg?w=640)
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Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 08-05-2014, 20:05:18
(http://beegeagle.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/mopol-atop-otokar-cobraap2.jpg?w=640)
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(http://weirdestband.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/laibach.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-05-2014, 01:05:23
Chinese Volunteer, Spanish Civil War
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/946049_10201243775552739_212408286_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 09-05-2014, 23:05:47
(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/wwi/introduction/w_38.jpg)
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A color photograph of Allied soldiers on a battlefield on the Western Front. This image was taken using the Paget process, an early experiment in color photography. (James Francis Hurley/State Library of New South Wales)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: deltafoxtrot129 on 11-05-2014, 08:05:32
Don't know if this has already been posted at some point, but I like this picture:

(http://www.keiththompsonart.com/images/full/grandmap.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 11-05-2014, 13:05:57
(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/wwi/westernfront1/i/w_39.jpg)
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Cleaning up German trenches at St. Pierre Divion. In the foreground a group of British soldiers are sorting through equipment abandoned in the trenches by the Germans when St Pierre Divion was captured. One soldier has three rifles slung on his shoulder, another has two. Others are looking at machine gun ammunition. The probable photographer, John Warwick Brooke, has achieved considerable depth of field as many other soldiers can be seen in the background far along the trenches. (National Library of Scotland)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-05-2014, 13:05:57
Aren't those three in the middle French?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-05-2014, 19:05:56
They sure are wearing Adrian Helmets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 11-05-2014, 19:05:06
So did Belgium.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 11-05-2014, 23:05:15
And Italy. And sometimes Russia.  Among others.
But yes those are French troops.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-05-2014, 02:05:07
SU-33 aircraft carrier action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOOIERdUsEo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 12-05-2014, 16:05:46
(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/wwi/wwitech/w_27.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-05-2014, 23:05:20
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/14171236374_6d741231ae_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-05-2014, 11:05:32
About the F-35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDSiwqM2nw
Btw, is it true that stealth is that easy to detect? I know that it is overrated, but this much? And does this also mean stealth in ships is even more werthless considering better radars can be equiped on ships than on airplanes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-05-2014, 00:05:30
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GkqBwJOtv2Q/U3EVtiTDSyI/AAAAAAAADbQ/TYsXQZPKoO8/s1600/160223sk7s7gyqrqyqqzvt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 14-05-2014, 00:05:43
Anyone able to read that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: gamerjer on 14-05-2014, 00:05:19
also in ukraine tank makes a stunt through a barricade :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub6oqECo7ZE
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-05-2014, 04:05:50
Anyone able to read that?

Apparently that means "This is for Odessa".

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-05-2014, 21:05:16
(http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6315/kartalrz5mt1.jpg)
1994

Can anyone name the grenade launcher on the left?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-05-2014, 22:05:08
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/FT-17_BS75.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-05-2014, 15:05:41
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/PikiWiki_Israel_20804_The_Palmach.jpg/800px-PikiWiki_Israel_20804_The_Palmach.jpg)
Arab fighters near a burnt armored Haganah supply truck, near Jerusalem probably around 1948 (photo:Wikipedia)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 19-05-2014, 18:05:21
French rifles it seems. interesting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-05-2014, 19:05:42
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31.0-8/1522600_311107862376910_9027157648767904823_o.jpg)

ARA Veinticinco de Mayo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: |7th|Nighthawk on 19-05-2014, 21:05:21
@Turkish: HK79 I guess, it's the one PR uses and the only one I know the G3 can use without further adjustments ^^
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-05-2014, 23:05:45
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/Fairey_Gannet_AEW.jpg)
A Fairey Gannet AEW of 849 Naval Air Squadron Fleet Air Arm overflies HMS Eagle in the early 1970s (wikipedia)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-05-2014, 01:05:08
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t31.0-8/1890393_698875476817195_453143026_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-05-2014, 14:05:14
(http://www.interet-general.info/IMG/Palestine-Guerriers-1947-1.jpg)
Arab volunteers fighting in Palestine in 1947
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-05-2014, 01:05:40
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/2qs8epi.jpg)
Belgian Hotchkiss M1914, northern France.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 24-05-2014, 17:05:02
Belgium takings the dogs of war a bit literal.

(http://www.vietnamgear.com/Imagevwr.aspx?img=7rar_radio.jpg)
Aussies in Vietnam, Nui Thi Vai hills, 29th February 1968.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 24-05-2014, 19:05:37
a plane

Pucará is the best looking COIN fighters ever!

This is ours, the OV-10 Broncos

(http://sejarahperang.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/12.jpg)

Being loaded with bombs (possibly during invasion of East Timor), in addition they were also used to drop paratroopers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-05-2014, 20:05:14
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Belgian_corps_in_Russia.jpg)
Mors armoured car of the Belgian Expeditionary Corps in Russia, c. January 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-05-2014, 14:05:42
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Belgian_corps_in_Russia.jpg)
Mors armoured car of the Belgian Expeditionary Corps in Russia, c. January 1916
I had never heard of them before now.  What an interesting facet of the Great War.  Do you know of any good accounts of their service?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-05-2014, 01:05:24
I can't tell you more about them than what i read on this wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_Expeditionary_Corps_in_Russia
I hope this is more or less what you wanted to know  :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Belgian_defense_in_Antwerp.jpg)
Belgian artillery positions around Antwerp
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-05-2014, 02:05:28
(http://i.imgur.com/Mou2Q3n.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-05-2014, 00:05:40
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/M_38_11_forces_belges_%C3%A0_Anvers.jpg/800px-M_38_11_forces_belges_%C3%A0_Anvers.jpg)
Belgian troops in Antwerp, 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-05-2014, 01:05:21
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/14120584198_b03623962c_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 31-05-2014, 02:05:57
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Li%C3%A9ge_-_1914_-_Soldats_d%27infanterie_prenant_part_%C3%A0_la_d%C3%A9fense_de_Li%C3%A8ge_dans_les_faubourgs_d%27Heistal.jpg/800px-Li%C3%A9ge_-_1914_-_Soldats_d%27infanterie_prenant_part_%C3%A0_la_d%C3%A9fense_de_Li%C3%A8ge_dans_les_faubourgs_d%27Heistal.jpg)
Belgian troops defending a Herstal suburb, just north-east of Liège, August 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 02-06-2014, 14:06:07
(http://i.imgur.com/06WMvtJ.jpg)
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Pro-Russian insurgents aim their rifles during fighting around the airport outside Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, May 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 02-06-2014, 15:06:39
I saw that guy on the news, and did a double take.  Turns out it was a PTRS after all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 02-06-2014, 15:06:24
Check VICE News on YouTube for first-hand coverage of the conflict.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-06-2014, 00:06:20
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/12inchMkIXRailwayGunVickersMountingWoestenAugust231917.jpg)
British 12 inch railway gun at Woesten (Ypres surroundings) with its crew perched on it
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 04-06-2014, 19:06:31
In honor of the flag day of the Finnish Defence Forces, C. G. E. Mannerheim's birthday (June 4th) and the 70 year anniversary of the end of the Continuation War 1944, during the annual parade of the FDF, WW2 troops and vehicles were shown off:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_IAdQ4Xn-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZZ1QBvcTRQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5O-07TI0gY

A little bit of the WW2 stuff is shown in every video, mixed with modern day stuff so I put this in the Other Eras-thread. For full video, check http://areena.yle.fi/tv/2172328 (probably needs proxy/VPN to be seen outside Finland).

/Edit: Another, more complete video of the WW2 part:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBl0K8HyHoI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZllehCbWUU
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 05-06-2014, 00:06:36
Oh sweet, thanks Biiviz
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 05-06-2014, 00:06:11
Oh sweet, thanks Biiviz

A bunch more of the amateur footage is being uploaded. Just search for something like "paraati" or "lippujuhla" and select "uploaded: today".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-06-2014, 15:06:26
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/125q9s9.jpg)
A kurdish Soldier on the road from Mosul towards Erbil, Iraq, today.

Must be a horrible exodus of people. Rumors say, the kurds aren't as strong as they pretend to be, as they lack heavy armament. Now all eyes are on them during this struggle. Still, I think they're capable for a short time engagement. And I hope it for those refugees, which need to be fed soon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-06-2014, 15:06:28
Freaking ISIL captured our Mosul ambassador and the 44 citizens of Turkey and police special forces operatives are being held hostage.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 11-06-2014, 16:06:10
Freaking ISIL captured our Mosul ambassador and the 44 citizens of Turkey and police special forces operatives are being held hostage.

Whoa, my advice, get out of Turkey my friend.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-06-2014, 17:06:11
Freaking ISIL captured our Mosul ambassador and the 44 citizens of Turkey and police special forces operatives are being held hostage.

Whoa, my advice, get out of Turkey my friend.

I wouldnt feel comfortable in leaving my relatives, my friends, my property, and the most important quality which is the land I belong to, therefore I vowed to never leave my country in any situation. And breaking a vow would give me a stain in my soul which I would never get rid of.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-06-2014, 02:06:08
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/2vtehb9.jpg)
Shiite militia gearing for war, Diyala District, Iraq.

Extra:

Pro-Russian Rebels in Ukraine Have Somehow Come Into the Possession of a T-72 Tank (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=581_1402577748)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-06-2014, 11:06:40
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/75530000/jpg/_75530427_75530426.jpg)
Large crowds of volunteers have joined the Iraqi army parade in Baghdad (BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 15-06-2014, 12:06:10
RPG and sunglasses, like a baws, finger on the trigger, awesome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-06-2014, 12:06:47
RPG and sunglasses, like a baws, finger on the trigger, awesome.
He is actually the only one with trigger discipline.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-06-2014, 02:06:47
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/1zlf4e8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-06-2014, 17:06:35
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/p320x320/10437433_648030725289086_3960645172780922013_n.jpg)

Turkmens in Tel Afar arm against ISIS.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 17-06-2014, 18:06:59
Do you have any pictures of Turkwomens?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-06-2014, 17:06:21
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10421119_589350427852815_386152076449516218_n.jpg)
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Earliest known photo of Mustafa Kemal in the Thessaloniki train station, 1905
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 18-06-2014, 17:06:23
Poor trigger disciplines everywhere! Even for "air" gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 18-06-2014, 19:06:27
Poor trigger disciplines everywhere! Even for "air" gun.

Air gun?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-06-2014, 19:06:24
Poor trigger disciplines everywhere! Even for "air" gun.

Air gun?

He means the hand of Mustafa Kemal looks like he's holding a gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 18-06-2014, 20:06:20
Yes.

That Mustafa Kemal photo seemingly shows their right hand pretending to press a trigger of non-existent gun (hence "air" gun, like "air guitar").
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 18-06-2014, 20:06:21
Yes.

That Mustafa Kemal photo seemingly shows their right hand pretending to press a trigger of non-existent gun (hence "air" gun, like "air guitar").

Maybe it is because he is holding a walking stick or something similar. I cant be the only one seeing that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-06-2014, 20:06:10
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/75619000/jpg/_75619613_022752753-1.jpg)
Shia women in the city of Najaf show their willingness to join Iraqi security forces in the fight against ISIS (BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mudzin on 25-06-2014, 20:06:16
(http://i.wp.pl/a//f/jpeg/33185/cc_char_2c_970.jpeg)

Char 2C - French tank from WWI which it didnt take part in...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-06-2014, 06:06:23
That's a WW2 photo and the Char 2C is not a WW1 tank, development (conceptual) started possibly in 1916-17 but it entered service in the 20s.

Argentine Sherman Repotenciado:

(http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/argentina/Arg-Sherman105.jpg)

Conversion of British Shermans rearmed with a 105mm FTR L44/57 (copy of the French CN-105-57 used on AMX 13) it remains unclear to me when was this tank retired from service, but my guess some remained in service up to the 90s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-06-2014, 13:06:02
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/5drsc5.jpg)
USA, 1919.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 26-06-2014, 15:06:31
(http://imbo.vgc.no/users/bildespesial/images/c6f5838979c5d80fd8b66504277768a7.jpg?t%5B0%5D=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D3500%2Cheight%3D2600&t%5B1%5D=resize%3Awidth%3D1024&accessToken=643420208dac7c4015ef2cd68d40b709c11b888e1a8f019614c8485ac8d9c6e8)

(http://imbo.vgc.no/users/bildespesial/images/9c8fbe2e44c195288dc93ce0d6c618d1.jpg?t%5B0%5D=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D3500%2Cheight%3D2466&t%5B1%5D=resize%3Awidth%3D1024&accessToken=296398948b380d64e0844563cebb51b2bfa5b3e4d79ecb096be0c88e9d7b6996)

(http://imbo.vgc.no/users/bildespesial/images/460a6be6e9dad0344a52366424ebd3b4.jpg?t%5B0%5D=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D3500%2Cheight%3D2356&t%5B1%5D=resize%3Awidth%3D1024&accessToken=9edf738a22216ead0b717c99a6afaf57ddfa9c9178f109e1853d56fb92957f77)

(http://imbo.vgc.no/users/bildespesial/images/0f00db742d542ba98e7f46ed6b917330.jpg?t%5B0%5D=crop%3Ax%3D0%2Cy%3D0%2Cwidth%3D3500%2Cheight%3D2655&t%5B1%5D=resize%3Awidth%3D1024&accessToken=c15a5b4e97d8e4aab064e2f17b118503af3eaebf81ee068b3655a213c0e283c6)

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02954/World-war-1-aerial_2954204k.jpg)


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/10925556/In-pictures-Never-before-seen-photographs-from-World-War-One-frontline.html?frame=2954206
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mudzin on 26-06-2014, 19:06:41
That's a WW2 photo and the Char 2C is not a WW1 tank, development (conceptual) started possibly in 1916-17 but it entered service in the 20s.

I've written that it didn't take part in...  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-06-2014, 20:06:04
That's a WW2 photo and the Char 2C is not a WW1 tank, development (conceptual) started possibly in 1916-17 but it entered service in the 20s.

I've written that it didn't take part in...  ::)

That is like saying the thompson, the WW1 smg that never took part in it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-06-2014, 03:06:55
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/5b/d9/33/5bd93303879302b1680405ab4809fedc.jpg)

A barricade in Barcelona, date unkown, possibly 1936. Spanish Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-06-2014, 19:06:27
Turkish General Army Command releases unseen photos of WW1 from its archives:

http://aljazeera.com.tr/haber/genelkurmay-arsivinden-savas-fotograflari
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-06-2014, 02:06:43
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/13111978585_a270e1328a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-06-2014, 12:06:43
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/06/27/15b056ce-fe09-11e3-9192-8c4227b9de38_web_scale_0.3875969_0.3875969__.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568&format=jpg)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rard_Leman
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-06-2014, 13:06:23
(http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/839/Falklands_War11.jpg)

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'It's all over!'


    Falklands War, 'It's all over!' Jocks of 7 Platoon, G Coy., 2SG hear the news of victory on 14 June

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-07-2014, 23:07:44
(http://cdn3.spiegel.de/images/image-720646-galleryV9-akot.jpg)
Separatist units relocating from Slowjansk towards Donetsk, Ukraine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-07-2014, 15:07:43
don't you mean "Donetsk People's Republic"?  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 07-07-2014, 18:07:35
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/3288865828_f0fb56ea48_b.jpg)

Bristol F.2 The best 2 seater fighter of WW1. It first gained infamous reputation points when the first patrol was met my Manfred von richthoven's Flying circus, in wich 4 out of 6 planes were shot down.

However, it was then discovered, the F.2 was very manouverable for its size and weight, and became a very effective fighter. It could keep up with most 1917 german aircraft(and even 1918 ones) while having a strong 'sting in the tail" with either a single or dual Lewis gun.

It was also considered one of the sturdiest designs in the Royal flying corps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-07-2014, 20:07:48
Also produced the greatest observer-ace of all time:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/59826762a.jpg)

Charles George Gass- 39 kills as an observer gunner on the Bristol.

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Gass soon showed his proficiency with the Lewis guns. He began by driving an Albatros D.V down out of control on 22 April 1918. Then he began one of the most spectacular months in World War I aerial warfare.[1][2]

On 7 May, Gass was gunner on a Bristol piloted by ace Alfred Atkey; Gass was in Atkey's plane by Atkey's request. They flew one of two Brisfits that took on 20 German scouts. Gass and Atkey destroyed five of the attackers, sending two of them down in burning meteors of falling wreckage.[1][2]

He nailed another German on the 8th while teamed with John Everard Gurdon. Then on the 9th, he and Atkey repeated themselves. Once again they flamed two Germans; additionally, they destroyed another German and drove two down out of the battle.[1][5]

They then reeled off a series of multiple victory days. Two on the 15th; three on the 19th; three more on the 20th; two each on the 22nd, 30th, and 31st; three on the 27th. Gass had scored 28 times in the month, all but one in conjunction with Atkey. No one in World War I scored more victories in a single month.[1] He officially transferred to the nascent Royal Air Force on 22 May 1918.[6]

Gass and Atkey scored another double on 2 June, which were Atkey's final victories. Then Gass was teamed with Lieutenant Edwin Babbage, and scored twice on the 5th. On 26 July, he shot down another German while teamed with Lieutenant Samuel Thompson.[1]

In August, he was teamed with Lieutenant John Everard Gurdon, who had been the pilot of the other Brisfit on 7 May. They tallied five wins together, with the last coming on 13 August. Gass was transferred for pilot training soon after, but the war ended before he qualified for his wings.[1]

Gass's final tally totalled 39. Broken down, they amounted to 5 destroyed in flames, including one victory which was shared with other planes; 12 others destroyed; 22 down "out of control".[1]

It was the sort of performance that had garnered multiple decorations for single seat fighter pilots. For Gass, it brought a Military Cross gazetted on 16 September 1918, the citation read:

    2nd Lt. Charles George Gass, Lond. R., attd. R.A.F.

    For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During many engagements, generally against heavy odds, he destroyed five enemy aircraft. He showed great ability and an entire disregard for personal danger.[7]

He received his MC from King George V at Buckingham Palace on 16 November 1918.[8]

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-07-2014, 20:07:47
Not to mention being briefly flown by Biggles!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-07-2014, 23:07:09
(http://www.serenti.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ikinci_dunya_savasi_turk_politikasi.jpg)
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Two Turkish soldiers stand guard on the Soviet border, circa 1940's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-07-2014, 13:07:07
(http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-721451-galleryV9-foar.jpg)
Still life somewhere in the Ukraine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-07-2014, 21:07:22
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Spike_LR_3.jpg/1280px-Spike_LR_3.jpg)
Israeli soldier with Spike anti-tank missile launcher (wikipedia)

oh and a prety awesome video from today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj73y4JAXOU
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-07-2014, 00:07:51
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/35mejgj.jpg)
Gaza City, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 09-07-2014, 18:07:25
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2v2wc45.jpg)

Rezang la today

sorry for the second pic but it helps understand what happened there.
(http://i61.tinypic.com/10wi7ns.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-07-2014, 01:07:32
(http://bilder.t-online.de/b/70/15/09/28/id_70150928/tid_da/der-kampf-um-donezk-steht-bevor-rebellen-sprengten-wie-hier-bei-nowobachmutiwka-bruecken-um-den-vormarsch-der-regierungstruppen-zu-bremsen.jpg)
Demolished railway viaduct over a road leading towards the city of Donezk, Ukraine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 10-07-2014, 11:07:05
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1544435_781565888533935_6596091928488614523_n.jpg)


New war, old guns. Somewhere in Croatia 1991-1995
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Tankbuster on 10-07-2014, 22:07:05
Bren gun is best gun.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-07-2014, 11:07:05
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/07/10/f12.jpg?maxheight=600&maxwidth=950&format=jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-07-2014, 01:07:55
(http://img.welt.de/img/ausland/origs130072059/0979729366-w900-h600/A-Sunni-Sheikh-carries-a-mock-rocket-during-a-demonstration-against-Israeli-air.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-07-2014, 01:07:21
Old men toying with guns, whose functionality they barely understand, always look extra ridiculous, especially when in front of children.

(http://cdn3.spiegel.de/images/image-723472-galleryV9-hqgs.jpg)
Gaza, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-07-2014, 01:07:46
(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/komutan_album/foto/Hudut/IMG_7959.jpg)

Turkish-Georgian border joint exercise, 30.09.2013
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-07-2014, 01:07:46
(http://img.welt.de/img/kommentare/origs130084792/4149726221-w900-h600/Al-Qassam-Brigades-Members-Train-In-Gaza.jpg)
Al-Qassam Brigades Members
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-07-2014, 02:07:38
(http://cdn1.spiegel.de/images/image-723170-galleryV9-xxur.jpg)
Gaza, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-07-2014, 01:07:49
(http://www.jandarma.gov.tr/ust_menu/album/KOMANDO%20B%C4%B0RL%C4%B0KLER%C4%B0/EGT-127.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-07-2014, 20:07:19
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1977298_715854315154528_8537988885081075803_n.jpg?oh=56b8cb863d2b54eddcdfd460c6b5fa41&oe=544F827A&__gda__=1413151675_2feec05ce824d60fad9939abb269532c)

Syrian Turkmens
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-07-2014, 01:07:37
(http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-725089-galleryV9-lbrq.jpg)
Slowjansk, Ukraine.

Extra:
IDF Airstrike on Weapons Cache Causes Huge Secondary Explosion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voYIh5xTxlM)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-07-2014, 14:07:06
(http://i.imgur.com/3QJu2kQ.jpg)
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Turkish S-70 evacuating Estonian wounded soldiers. Afghanistan, 2006
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-07-2014, 00:07:29
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/21an4gl.jpg)
Islamic State troops, Rakka, Syria, July 14th, 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-07-2014, 01:07:13
A video about the Scorpion for today:
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28310032
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 16-07-2014, 11:07:41
Islamic State troops, Rakka, Syria, July 14th, 2014.

Looks like they are moving their loot from Iraq to Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-07-2014, 13:07:29
Smart, isn't it? Those M119 Howitzers will be much safer in Syria, where they are out of reach of other nations airforce. That will improve the islamists siege abilities formidably. And makes them much harder for Assad to overcome. Though I believe that Assad himself lost hope on regaining control over complete Syria again, anyway.

(http://oi62.tinypic.com/sovlef.jpg)
Hamas drone 'Ababil A1B' in flight. Made in Iran.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEtbjuWuA2k
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-07-2014, 07:07:45
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5033/14676158731_c44a2e5f43_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-07-2014, 19:07:58
(https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10425071_719215668151726_394550688565308923_n.jpg?oh=8b9e88f4d29ab8bd5db174279236ccd6&oe=544AA262)

Due to the 40th anniversary of Operation Atilla 1974, the Turkish General Staff released a bunch of unseen photos from its archives. See more here:

http://www.tsk.tr/8_tarihten_kesitler/8_6_kibris_baris_harekati_fotograflari/kibris.htm
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-07-2014, 01:07:30
Took this picture from a summary of the 1967 invasion of Gaza by Israel. Looks like Wasps to me.

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/2zoyrs0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-07-2014, 08:07:25
They're not Wasps, the suspension doesn't match. Rear wheel isn't elevated.

I think they're AMX 13s.
(http://the.shadock.free.fr/Tanks_in_France/12ra_oberhoffen/images/AMX-13%20105mm%20Mk%2061%20no1%20Oberhoffen%201.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-07-2014, 01:07:12
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/21j6o3p.jpg)
Supposed Hamas fighters use a seizefire to change positions, Gaza, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-07-2014, 02:07:29
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc444/LeutnantJoe/wAr/pals7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 22-07-2014, 12:07:37
@Torenico: Are they doing, what I think they are doing?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/EMP_simplator_Krtland_AFB_New_Mexico.jpg)

Quote
Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) simulator with a B-52 Stratofortress during testing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-07-2014, 16:07:27
@Torenico: Are they doing, what I think they are doing?
Was wondering the same: are they watching fornexplosions in Gaza, or are they waiting for fireworks created by the Iron Dome?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Surfbird on 22-07-2014, 18:07:59
Both, I guess. Sky looks like sunset area over there, so looking West fits Gaza.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-07-2014, 18:07:55
Was wondering the same: are they watching fornexplosions in Gaza, or are they waiting for fireworks created by the Iron Dome?

As far as I know Iron Dome isn't completely fail proof, it's 'only' 90% accurate or so. Wouldn't be completely safe to sit there. Besides those explosions are probably not very big or hard to see, and I suppose they're pretty scarce. Here's a picture of an interception; not a very impressive explosion.
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/gaza072114/s_g11_RTR3ZHZC.jpg)

It's from the same website that the google reversed image search landed me on; it says that the previous picture is a bunch of residents overlooking the Israeli offensive in the distance.
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2014/07/bloody-weekend-in-gaza/100778/ (#16)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-07-2014, 01:07:01
There are constant alerts in the settlements closest to Gaza. Peoples lifes stand still. The alternative is to stay inside and wait for the next alert, then running to a shelter. If you stand on that hill overwatching Gaza, you see it coming, at least. Though it is morally questionable to cheer at the bombardment.

If you catch the right details, it looks like Star Wars.

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/30myb8g.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-07-2014, 23:07:17
(http://www.rtlnieuws.nl/sites/default/files/styles/ipad_fullscreen/public/content/images/2014/07/23/autos-rouwstoet-MH17-snelweg-ANP-1-1600_0.jpg?itok=zer0hT34)

Dutch highways closed off to transport the first victims of flight MH17 from Eindhoven airport to a military base, where they will be identified. The escorts are Dutch military police.

Not truly a military picture but I just really liked the way our entire country is dealing with it and how they closed off some of the busiest highways to show respect to these innocent victims, and I wanted to share it. It's kinda military due to the way the plane went down.

And as a bonus a beautifull picture taken of the plane that brought them in:
(http://i58.tinypic.com/ndo7mb.jpg)
''Welcome home''
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-07-2014, 23:07:56
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtNgJq5CQAAEk0w.jpg)

Yiğit Şahan, one of the 3 soldiers killed 2 nights ago when a PYD/PKK group opened fire to a guard tower on the border from the Syrian side.

Operations continue in the region and 8 PYD/PKK members have been captured dead.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-07-2014, 00:07:31
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/2nbzhcj.jpg)
Russian bomber Sikorsky 'Ilja Muromez'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 24-07-2014, 15:07:53
I find it silly how they disrupt the traffic of thousands of people just because of dead bodies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 24-07-2014, 16:07:32
I find it silly how they disrupt the traffic of thousands of people just because of dead bodies.

Do unnecessary civilian casualties caused by a mistake during an entirely pointless conflict for the sole benefit and profit of a stalinist asshole, who tries to hide the truth, count?  >:(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 24-07-2014, 17:07:29
"stalinist asshole"

lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Graf_Radetzky(CZ) on 24-07-2014, 17:07:18
Russian bomber Sikorsky 'Ilja Muromez'.
Hopefully you will not mind me correcting you, with the plane being Sikorsky "Russky Vityaz". Related, inspection of the plane by HIM Nicholas II.
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tbijDzgv1qzsgg9o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 24-07-2014, 18:07:44
I find it silly how they disrupt the traffic of thousands of people just because of dead bodies.

Do unnecessary civilian casualties caused by a mistake during an entirely pointless conflict for the sole benefit and profit of a stalinist asshole, who tries to hide the truth, count?  >:(
But still, why with the bloody convoy? You could put like a 100 coffins into a single cargo container, no need for individual cars. Hell, you could probably shove all the bodies in a single container without the coffins.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-07-2014, 21:07:49
It's called respect for the family and their relatives.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-07-2014, 00:07:09
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/G3A3_and_Engerek3%2B.jpg/800px-G3A3_and_Engerek3%2B.jpg)

Lieutenant Yılmaz Dalkıran with his G3 mounted Engerek-3 thermal optics, Küre mountains, Northern Iraq
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-07-2014, 01:07:56
I find it silly how they disrupt the traffic of thousands of people just because of dead bodies.

Well I'm glad then that the majority of our population completely disagrees with you. It's about showing respect to the innocent victims of a war crime, and they're finally being brought home in the best possible way we could imagine. Today they did exactly the same, 74 cars transported 74 bodies with full police escort and highways closed off. The same will happen tomorrow, and if it's needed we'll do it again on Saturday. If we had to we would've shut down our entire economy for a day, or for four days. That's how much this disaster has meant to the Dutch population.

As of now the Dutch 11th mobile brigade has all leaves cancelled and soldiers are ordered to muster at the barracks. The police are preparing to send officers as well. This weekend troops will be sent to secure the crash site and patrol the surrounding area.

Our country might be small, but we will never stand for this.

(http://i60.tinypic.com/ieglmq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 25-07-2014, 01:07:03
@Sander

*Salute*
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-07-2014, 01:07:06
Hopefully you will not mind me correcting you, with the plane being Sikorsky "Russky Vityaz". Related, inspection of the plane by HIM Nicholas II.

No, that is ok. I was quoting the caption of the site the picture was hosted on. Obviously it is wrong. A Wikipedia article considers the 3 men inside to be Sikorsky, Genner and Kaulbars.



(http://oi59.tinypic.com/2pq9xxg.jpg)
British Mark tanks. I think they're type I, but I didn't verify that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-07-2014, 00:07:45
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/16075w7.jpg)
IS troops, Rakka, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-07-2014, 19:07:56
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10568964_723473631059263_3725479260280287555_n.jpg)
Quote
Information sheets in Greek and Turkish dropped over Cyprus, 1974
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-07-2014, 01:07:51
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/wbql9z.jpg)
Gaza City
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-07-2014, 02:07:09
That's a lot of autodefense!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-07-2014, 11:07:52
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10568964_723473631059263_3725479260280287555_n.jpg)
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Information sheets in Greek and Turkish dropped over Cyprus, 1974

Cypriot Greeks:
A friend talks bitterly, But a friend speaks the truth..... Now our JETS SPEAK BITTERLY.
Know that our goal is the safeguard of a brotherly living of the Turkish and Greek communities through the means of peace and serenity.....
The commander of the Turkish Peace Force for Cyprus


Biggest load of bullshit i've ever read.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-07-2014, 23:07:03
(http://rt.com/files/news/2a/f4/40/00/putin.jpg)
Russian President Vladimir Putin, 1st row 3rd left, is seen on board the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier watching a parade and a staged performance by combat ships of Russia's Northern Fleet, July 27, 2014. (RIA Novosti / Michael Klimentyev) (RT)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 27-07-2014, 23:07:46
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Anti-Balaka_militia.jpg)

CAR Anti-Balaka militiamen.  The anti-balaka (anti-machete) are militias composed of animists or Christians for defense against the Seleka.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: GooGeL on 28-07-2014, 12:07:25
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Sukhoi-Su-27P/2479478/L/

I'm not sure if this Su-27 clipped a garbage truck on it's last flight.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-07-2014, 13:07:35
100 years ago, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/07/22/oorlog0003.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568&format=jpg)
Belgian forces on their way trough the flooded Yser plains. (picture:Koninklijk Legermuseum Brussel)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-07-2014, 21:07:04
(http://www.openuniversity.edu/sites/www.openuniversity.edu/files/7-soldiers-advance-from-trench-ww1-colour.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-07-2014, 03:07:12
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/07/23/Belgische_Soldaten_BELGAIMAGE-59868042_(1).jpg?maxheight=600&maxwidth=950&format=jpg)
Belgian soldiers, WWI (Foto: Belga)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 31-07-2014, 20:07:32
The world's first fighter ace is awarded his Croix de Guerre.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Pegoud_croix_de_guerre.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-08-2014, 16:08:53
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/07/31/6ddf1fe4-05d7-11e4-a7cc-5ff3281e5db1_original.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568&format=jpg)
On the evening of July 31st, emergency bells are rung all over the country. Around 150 000 families in Belgium hear the news that their father or son is being mobilised and that he has to leave next morning to the closest barracks. (picture: The Picture Desk, text: translation of extracts from an article in De Standaard)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-08-2014, 17:08:08
Ummm, those are Austro-Hungarian troops.  Not Belgian. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-08-2014, 17:08:54
blame the newspaper http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20140731_01199340  :P
i thought they were somehow weird looking to be Belgian (didn't see those uniforms before), but yeah... that explains
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-08-2014, 18:08:26
(http://www.worldwar1gallery.com/history/belgians.jpg)

Here, some actual Belgian troops in 1914.  I tried finding an actual mobilization pic but nothing yet. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-08-2014, 19:08:59
Actually, here:

(http://images.alinari.it/img/480/RVA/RVA-S-061409-0001.jpg)

Quote
Belgian volunteers leaving for Brussels at the railway station Gare du Nord. Paris, 9th August 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: luftwaffe.be on 02-08-2014, 00:08:07
Ah mate, you should see what newspapers do over here. I shit you not : vancouver mascots + pedobear represented as the "official", have an article about the HMS victory, but include a picture of the WRONG HMS victory, have an article about a diplodocus and give a picture of a brachiosaurus.. sometimes sort of sad.   
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-08-2014, 00:08:00
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31.0-8/1078733_10201689549101708_823117114_o.jpg)
A Spanish rebel is led to his execution.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-08-2014, 03:08:10
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V83zDYQFCtw/U9w6P3Q-3rI/AAAAAAAAEzE/7SC5cp9oL1Q/s1600/1888970_839925259351615_4661663048652003511_o.jpg)

Seps got this IS-3 "Working" from a memorial but the Ukrainian Army captured it recently, apparently it says "To Kiev".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 04-08-2014, 12:08:55
No picture, but a poem.

THE lads of Liege, beyond our eyes
 They lie where beauty's laurels be —
With lads of old Thermopylæ,
 Who stayed the storming Persians.

 The lads of Liege, on glory's field
 They clasp the hands of Roland's men,
 Who lonely faced the Saracen
 Meeting the dark invasion.

 The lads — the deathless lads of Liege,
 They blazon through our living world
 Their land — the little land that hurled
 Olympian defiance.

 "Now make us room, now let us pass;
 Our monarch suffers no delay.
 To stand in mighty Cæsar's way
 Beseems not Lilliputians."

 "We make no room; you shall not pass,
 For freedom says your monarch nay!
 And we have stood in Cæsar's way
 Through freedom's generations.

 "And here we stand till freedom fall
 And Cæsar cry, ere we succumb,
 Once more his horum omnium
 Fortissimi sunt Belgæ."

 The monarch roars an iron laugh
 And cries on God to man his guns;
 But Belgian mothers bore them sons
 Who man the souls within them:

 They bar his path, they hold their pass,
 They blaze in glory of the Gaul
 Till Cæsar cries again "Of all
 The bravest are the Belgians!"

 O lads of Liege, brave lads of Liege,
 Your souls through glad Elysium
 Go chanting: horum omnium
 Fortissimi sunt Belgæ!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-08-2014, 16:08:15
A picture of those gallant soldiers to go with the poem.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qYzv1XZ6zFM/UCUg_W4EPmI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/kSmNS2vaT-E/s1600/belgium_0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 04-08-2014, 17:08:29
Pic doesn't work
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 04-08-2014, 19:08:37
A picture of those gallant soldiers to go with the poem.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qYzv1XZ6zFM/UCUg_W4EPmI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/kSmNS2vaT-E/s1600/belgium_0.jpg)

You know, every time i see that picture i think of my self how well our army was dressed in those days.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-08-2014, 20:08:08
They were also probably really bloody hot once they started doing a lot of movement.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-08-2014, 13:08:35
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/2gtvxpi.jpg)
Refugee from Hrabowe, Oblast Donezk, Ukraine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 06-08-2014, 15:08:38
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4QlVRfDC7rs/THLc9tHBBVI/AAAAAAAAF1s/yKeeYw7qUgk/s1600/197-26_hd.jpg)
Belgian cyclists, August 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-08-2014, 16:08:02
(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/wwi/introduction/w_07.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-08-2014, 01:08:42
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/fog1ux.jpg)
Mariinka, Donezk outskirts.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-08-2014, 03:08:51
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/a7d770289a841e83d5e14799799a0a53/tumblr_n9wiebn5pD1qd98syo1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-08-2014, 17:08:11
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/0df93466cc2a87215bc5d525bfd94b5a/tumblr_n9xy3895gW1szkmvlo1_1280.jpg)
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/2f94d67c71da34959b777effd4da0372/tumblr_n9xy3895gW1szkmvlo2_r1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 07-08-2014, 17:08:12
No Belgian grenadiers? What a shame.

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2z56m1f.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-08-2014, 17:08:55
Now that is a splendid uniform.  Is that only their dress uniform, or did they really wear that in the field?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-08-2014, 18:08:15
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/Paddy_FEW/maxim06.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-08-2014, 18:08:49
Now that is a splendid uniform.  Is that only their dress uniform, or did they really wear that in the field?

Worn in field in 1914, ditched rather quickly as you can imagine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 07-08-2014, 19:08:08
Nevertheless, I wouldn't mind owning such a uniform.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-08-2014, 19:08:29
Now that is a splendid uniform.  Is that only their dress uniform, or did they really wear that in the field?

Worn in field in 1914, ditched rather quickly as you can imagine.
I could never imagine throwing away such a marvelous hat!
But in all seriousness, how do you know that they threw it away?  Not that I don't believe you, but I would love to know of some accounts or resources about these guys.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-08-2014, 19:08:26
Would you wear that hat in a trench with snipers on the watch? (or at least, thats seems the most logical reason to me to get rid of those hats)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-08-2014, 22:08:17
Would you wear that hat in a trench with snipers on the watch? (or at least, thats seems the most logical reason to me to get rid of those hats)

Well, it was ditched before they even got into the static front in Sept/Oct 1914.  It was simply impossible to deal with modern combat with such a hat, it was giant, a good target, and got in the way when trying to fire from prone positions.

Another two pics of them:

(http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=135314&d=1379234622)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w285/MarkgrafX/6561.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-08-2014, 01:08:38
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/smf7e1.jpg)
The Kurds are on retreat in Iraq. Compared to the Islamic State, they appear poorly equipped.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-08-2014, 14:08:52
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/Paddy_FEW/naamloos1-13.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-08-2014, 00:08:11
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/e70c5baaba171c986136065f9b1e54f5/tumblr_inline_n9yllsW0MD1qcw1o3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-08-2014, 19:08:55
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/Paddy_FEW/MauserKarab1889.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-08-2014, 03:08:04
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/6xz05j.jpg)
A ukrainian soldiers poses in a heroic manner. The city of Donezk has been completely surrounded by ukrainian troops today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-08-2014, 17:08:33
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/Paddy_FEW/colt018Foto.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hslan.Grim on 11-08-2014, 12:08:32
(http://nick.radelaar.org/files/Ukis3.jpg)
Supposedly an Ukraine soldier near Donetsk.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-08-2014, 13:08:26
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/08/10/e9943e88-038b-11e4-a4d1-ecbd233c8f40_original.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568&format=jpg)
Big Bertha shell
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 11-08-2014, 15:08:08
http://nick.radelaar.org/files/Ukis3.jpg
Supposedly an Ukraine soldier near Donetsk.

Is that an IS3? Or am I mistaken?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-08-2014, 16:08:47
Been wondering the same. It's plausible since the rebels got an IS-3 from some monument and got it back working. The Ukranian army has meanwhile retaken it, so it might be that one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-08-2014, 20:08:57
IS-3 yes, the seps got at least one, could be the same IS-3 I posted two pages ago that was recaptured by the UA.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-08-2014, 20:08:47
IS-3 yes, the seps got at least one, could be the same IS-3 I posted two pages ago that was recaptured by the UA.

Getting a monument tank running is one thing, but how did they (or wanted to) aquire ammunition for it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-08-2014, 20:08:21
IS-3 yes, the seps got at least one, could be the same IS-3 I posted two pages ago that was recaptured by the UA.

Getting a monument tank running is one thing, but how did they (or wanted to) aquire ammunition for it?
Russia still has 100 000 Maxim guns in reserve so ye, this wont be difficult

Soviet era ammo supplies are gigantic.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-08-2014, 01:08:09
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/Paddy_FEW/madsen.jpg)
Karabiniers-Wielrijders, 1910-1912
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 12-08-2014, 07:08:30
Is that a Madsen? In 1910?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-08-2014, 08:08:14
I think the Madsen was designed in the late 1800's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 12-08-2014, 09:08:55
Ok, I've found the gun. It's a Rekyrgevaer M1903
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 12-08-2014, 13:08:02
According to wiki the Danish army adopoted them in 1902, it's a madsen btw. Weird that it never was used more in WW1. A doctrine thing probably.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 12-08-2014, 13:08:49
It was the standard lmg of the Russian army in WW2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 12-08-2014, 13:08:00
Well, it was a completely new concept. Before the Madsen, cyclists and cavalry had to rely on heavier, horse-drawn MG's (see my picture of Belgian grenadiers 2 pages back). I think that, back in those days, army planners were worried that it had to rely on a lot of magazines, and the fact that it couldn't provide continuous fire support, thus reducing the effectiveness of a combat force.

They probably just didn't see the possibilities.

@Ts: You mean WW1?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-08-2014, 17:08:53
The Germans loved them and used as many captured from the Russians as they could get, especially for Stosstrupp units.  It was far lighter and more reliable than the Lewis, so it required a smaller gun team and was much more mobile.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-08-2014, 01:08:29
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/jt5hfb.jpg)
Destroyed bridge, area of Donezk, Ukraine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-08-2014, 01:08:48
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/08/11/4b3f62a8-05d9-11e4-a7cc-5ff3281e5db1_original.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568&format=jpg)
Karabiniers-cyclisten of the camp of Beverlo in Halen, ready to defend te bridge over the Gete. (or at least that's what the caption said)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 13-08-2014, 09:08:47
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/jt5hfb.jpg)
Destroyed bridge, area of Donezk, Ukraine.

It's funny how some aspects of war haven't changed in over 2000 years, that rivers have always been natural borders/defenses. Even the best equiped modern armies can only cross rivers in limited fashion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-08-2014, 00:08:11
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr123/Paddy_FEW/maxim07.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-08-2014, 04:08:14
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2561/wqra.jpg)

Quote
31 May 1918 The German observer had stopped firing. Puzzled, the American flew his Nieuport 28 in closer to the Rumpler for a good look. He saw the observer standing up, arms folded and empty ammunition belt flapping from the cockpit. Could the American shoot down an unarmed enemy? He hesitated. Then, in a momento of decision, Lt. Douglas Campbell became an american ace. The Rumpler was his fifth victory.

Found this today.  Makes me want to go back in time and wring Lt. Campbell's neck for killing unarmed, unresisting foes who could probably have been forced to land and be captured.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-08-2014, 05:08:16
Didn't Ernst Udet had an encounter with a French Ace in which the German pilot had his machineguns jammed, and the French after seeing that waved and flew away?.


I see Aerial Combat in WW1 was SO personal, today you fire your missile and forget pretty much, you don't get to see pilots up close...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-08-2014, 05:08:13
Didn't Ernst Udet had an encounter with a French Ace in which the German pilot had his machineguns jammed, and the French after seeing that waved and flew away?.


I see Aerial Combat in WW1 was SO personal, today you fire your missile and forget pretty much, you don't get to see pilots up close...

Most pilots in WW1 did indeed follow their own codes of honour, mostly because they all knew the risk, and none wanted to be the guy who is defenseless and is shot down unable to fight back, and since parachutes were rare and only really used by the Germans in late 1918, there was almost no chance of escape from a downed plane.  Several squadrons implemented rules stating that crippled enemies were not to be fired upon, and were to either be forced to land or simply let be.  Obviously this asshole didn't get the memo, and so gunned down a crew that was actively trying to show that they couldn't and wouldn't fight back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-08-2014, 05:08:01
It's a British thing, but did any of you read Biggles books when you were young?  I remember one chapter addressed this, the dastardly Hun pilot strafed a stranded pilot on the ground. 

Flight in the Great War is absolutely fascinating.  Knights of the sky indeed!  Though it seems like the American in question was not a very chivalrous individual.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-08-2014, 06:08:10
I know one account from 1916 where a Fokker EIII pilot was in the process of shooting down a french two seater.  The plane was shot up, and as he came around for another pass, he watched as the gunner/observer crawled out to the edge of one of the wings, hanging on to the spar for dear life in an attempt to counterbalance the plane to keep it from falling into a spin.  The German pilot said that as he approached, the observer looked up at him and waved to him, causing the German pilot to hesitate and hold his fire.  He continued to follow the French plane, but sadly, just as it was just a few dozen meters from the ground, the plane did fall out of control and smash into a forest, probably killing the crew.

But the point is, he did the right thing, and didn't shoot more....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-08-2014, 23:08:41
(http://users.skynet.be/kkrol/imgs/LuM.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-08-2014, 18:08:23
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/DFW_C.V_%28Av%29_banking.jpg)

DFW C.V banking over France, photo probably taken by an automatic camera mounted to the wing.  You can see the mounting bracket on the side for flares too.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 16-08-2014, 20:08:48
(http://mediearkiv.forsvaret.no/fotoweb/cmdrequest/rest/Preview.fwx/KNM%20Skjold.jpg?f=DE901DB4E3D18A43B3648CD12E8AAE9A55209B78FA5F907046D203590CE1D684D0A377C6D02B0B656C8DB8D8EA5D6485FA3E85ABF846475D15FC8A0284E4DDA4171F0B4F8F9C19785927D5CAB434A124DDE2C8792A95CCBD2F2F930897B688A5D951DCC0760E1B00C803F89DA56F96E5719E8957D41895C7D4FE3FE6B4BB91A59D193DD30B7F4DCBEFF9439B8FD79034C2D8CDFE9BF4E408D4176BC4FFF167913DE17091A5D71EDDCC41B14C7107E728&sz=1086)
KNM Skjold in norwegian nature
CREDIT: Morten Opedal / Sjøforsvaret / Forsvarets mediesenter

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/390b._Stockholm._Norske_Garde_-_NB_bldsa_OTO0438_A.jpg/717px-390b._Stockholm._Norske_Garde_-_NB_bldsa_OTO0438_A.jpg)
Hans Majestæt Kongens Garde, Stockholm 1870's

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Norwegian_Royal_Guards_in_1906.jpg)
Hans Majestet Kongens Garde, 1906
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-08-2014, 19:08:44
(http://s11.postimg.org/v3lvq4msj/poim2.jpg)

ARA Independencia (V-1), one of the two Aircraft Carriers the Argentine Navy ever had, Independencia was a Colossus-class Aircraft Carrier, completed in 1946 and given to the Royal Canadian Army, the ship was then known as HMCS Warrior but it was returned to the Royal Navy shortly after, as the ship was not fit for operations in the North Atlantic. In the Royal Navy she spent some time in the reserve, served briefly in the Korean War as a transport and took part in Operation Grapple, nuclear tests, again transporting materials. It was sold to Argentina in 1958, the embarked group consisted of F4U Corsair, Grumman S-2 Tracker (Still in service nowadays), F9F Panthers and F9F Cougar, althrough these two were not really fit for service on this ship.

In 1968 the Argentine Navy bought what would be known as the ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, ex-HMS Venerable/HNLMS Karel Doorman, and the Independencia was moved to the reserves and scrapped by 1971.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-08-2014, 23:08:52
(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/93798/dyn006_original_640_411_pjpeg_2597637_b0f38fe23db53797e99c69a3be6cba8e.jpg)
(picture might be unrelated to text)
August 18, 1914. The Germans start a new offensive against the Belgian forces at Sint-Margriete-Houtem. The 22nd line infantry does a last stand after not receiving orders to withdraw. 15 officers and 295 soldiers die of which one was my great great grandfather.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-08-2014, 15:08:14
(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/93798/dyn006_original_640_411_pjpeg_2597637_b0f38fe23db53797e99c69a3be6cba8e.jpg)
(picture might be unrelated to text)
August 18, 1914. The Germans start a new offensive against the Belgian forces at Sint-Margriete-Houtem. The 22nd line infantry does a last stand after not receiving orders to withdraw. 15 officers and 295 soldiers die of which one was my great great grandfather.
Would you be willing to share more about your great-great-grandfather?  I have a blog about WW1 and I would love to have more personal stories on it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-08-2014, 18:08:01
I personally don't know much about him. First I thought he died in the Ypres Salient (was maybe assumed due to lack communication that caused delays on death messages). But then when I was searching for him in online archives, I discovered he died on the 18th of August, way before the Belgian Army held their ground at Ypres. So then I searched what battles were fought that day and I found a major Battle at Sint-Magriete-Houtem. After some research, I found that his regiment (22nd Line Infantry) was heavily involved in this battle, so it started to make sense. I was always told my grea great grandfather went MIA, which was highly plausible due to the heavy shelling that happened (belgians were low an ammo, which made that it was forbidden to shoot at airplanes (aka, perfect spotting for the germans) and counterbattery fire wasn't allowed (aka even better artillery circumstances)) on the Belgians during the battle. So then I started an online search for his grave or a monument with his grave, but for some reason, I couldn't find him on any of them. Then I got some information via someone who is a member of a WWI memorial community, he had contacted the local community governements and there they had the information he died in Tienen or the close surroundings. Most likely, he was heavily wounded brought to Tienen during the retreat and there he probably died of his injuries. I still don't know all the details, but that's what i got from it so far. He left behind a wife with toddlers. After the war, she should have gotten a monthly fee as a widow of a soldier that died for his country, but the mailman was so friendly to change the stuff on the form. It was 1918, almost no-one went to school, certainly not women, so she couldn't read, just signed it and eventually didn't get a penny of it. Human nature at its best...

I hope this is somewhat what you were looking for? I don't know much more, I even surprised my own grandfather when I told him his grandfather died so soon in the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-08-2014, 18:08:33
Pyjama Shark, can we get a link to your blog?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-08-2014, 20:08:05
Sure, this is it.  http://greatwar-1914.tumblr.com/ 

I didn't mean to self-advertise but I would like to add more stories of normal people to it.  I just started a blog to keep me entertained before I went back to school and obviously I'm no expert on WW1, just an interested amateur.

Born2Kill, is there any chance you could pm your great-grandfather's name, or even a picture if that's possible?  If not then no bother, but I'd love to collect stories like this.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-08-2014, 22:08:14
video for today: A music video by the Chinese army :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXfX_rvrXjM
really catchy tune
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 19-08-2014, 23:08:07
video for today: A music video by the Chinese army :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXfX_rvrXjM
really catchy tune
Heh, that's pretty awesome :D. IMHO Not as good as the VDV song but still, not a bad effort :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-08-2014, 01:08:39
video for today: A music video by the Chinese army :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXfX_rvrXjM
really catchy tune
Heh, that's pretty awesome :D. IMHO Not as good as the VDV song but still, not a bad effort :D

Music video, israelian style:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hEBsfOVqiA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hEBsfOVqiA)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-08-2014, 14:08:33
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/2s82ycp.jpg)
Translated from german. Source: www.spiegel.de
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-08-2014, 15:08:41
(http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/7d/08/00/00/000_hkg8905479.jpg)
A Japanese ground self-defense forces type-92 anti-mine rocket launcher fires a missile during an annual military exercise at the Higashi-Fuji firing range in Gotemba, at the foot of Mount Fuji on August 19. (RT)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-08-2014, 12:08:47
Today 100 years ago my great grandmothers nephew died on the battlefield in boninnes (namur)

(https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10616191_1472930442960404_8781899022027582768_n.jpg?oh=ecc9e851f0ea2a1aa4cf76cd0c7c0b5e&oe=54698602)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10574414_1472930492960399_8822044253440236377_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/p600x600/10507091_1472932319626883_7720048440261657737_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-08-2014, 15:08:26
(http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/7d/08/00/00/000_hkg8905479.jpg)
A Japanese ground self-defense forces type-92 anti-mine rocket launcher fires a missile during an annual military exercise at the Higashi-Fuji firing range in Gotemba, at the foot of Mount Fuji on August 19. (RT)

Lol wat anti-mine means firing a big ass rocket at it and making them all explode?  :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 23-08-2014, 17:08:34
http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/7d/08/00/00/000_hkg8905479.jpg
A Japanese ground self-defense forces type-92 anti-mine rocket launcher fires a missile during an annual military exercise at the Higashi-Fuji firing range in Gotemba, at the foot of Mount Fuji on August 19. (RT)

Lol wat anti-mine means firing a big ass rocket at it and making them all explode?  :P

Pretty much, yes. Its like a Bangalore Torpedo in Big ass.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mine-clearing_line_charge
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-08-2014, 17:08:23
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10574414_1472930492960399_8822044253440236377_n.jpg)
"With joy I died for my country; I completed my duty at the cost of my life, because the Lord requested so"

Sorry, felt I had to translate that part for those who don't speak Dutch here.

at the other posts:
Here's a demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OnrdHe5U6A

And as picture:
(http://img.welt.de/img/wirtschaft/origs131524367/3379725563-w900-h600/ATD-X-2-.jpg)
The ATD-X rolls out of the hangar (Die Welt)(Foto: Japan Ministry of Defense)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-08-2014, 02:08:08
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/m56c9.jpg)
Partially translated from german. As of August 14th. Source: www.spiegel.de
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-08-2014, 17:08:06
(http://1.nieuwsbladcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/08/24/bloementapijt2.jpg.h600.jpg)
"Leuven burns", a carpet of flowers remembering the destruction of the city in 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-08-2014, 00:08:02
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/hrls89.jpg)
IS-Parade at Rakka, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-08-2014, 00:08:44
I feel good that the Syrian Army is preparing to liberate Rakka.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 25-08-2014, 00:08:37
The Middle East looks more and more like Germany between 1618 and 1648...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 25-08-2014, 00:08:07
The Middle East looks more and more like Germany between 1618 and 1648...

So soon we will see a Holy Islamic Empire?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-08-2014, 00:08:29
The Middle East looks more and more like Germany between 1618 and 1648...

So soon we will see a Holy Islamic Empire?

We allready have a so-called Caliphate in Iraq and Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Miklas on 25-08-2014, 21:08:21
The Middle East looks more and more like Germany between 1618 and 1648...
So Sweden will come to the rescue?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-08-2014, 04:08:41
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/d9256a0ad3589a8cdd70302c11e1286d/tumblr_mh426ijWBp1rxn2lko1_1280.jpg)
Japanese soldiers with a wounded Russian.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-08-2014, 06:08:51
Today 100 years ago my great grandmothers nephew died on the battlefield in boninnes (namur)

(https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10616191_1472930442960404_8781899022027582768_n.jpg?oh=ecc9e851f0ea2a1aa4cf76cd0c7c0b5e&oe=54698602)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10574414_1472930492960399_8822044253440236377_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/p600x600/10507091_1472932319626883_7720048440261657737_o.jpg)
Please forgive the double post but I've been drinking a bit.  Siben this and the other things posted by our Belgian forumites have really awed me these last few days.  The sheer scale of the slaughter in August 1914 is unbelievable, so many people dying just weeks into the war.  The fighting in Belgium is often overlooked, I think, in favour of the British and the French and the Russians but clearly the fighting in Belgium was equally brutal and ended the lives of thousands of fighting young men without even mentioning the horrible toll of civilians.   Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 26-08-2014, 11:08:46
If i am not mistaken he died 1 day after the bloodiest day of WW1, in the news they say that in a day over 42 000 people where dead. as a result of the higher up not understanding why they could not break the lines (since the enemy had machine guns) and instead of breaking of the attack kept sending in more troops.

Anyway, a wikipedia article about it, failing to mention any French and Belgian troops though. He must have died during this battle since the date is correct, and the line on the map runs straight through the town where he died.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mons
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-08-2014, 13:08:32
Delville Wood cemetery
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-08-2014, 16:08:58
If i am not mistaken he died 1 day after the bloodiest day of WW1, in the news they say that in a day over 42 000 people where dead. as a result of the higher up not understanding why they could not break the lines (since the enemy had machine guns) and instead of breaking of the attack kept sending in more troops.

Anyway, a wikipedia article about it, failing to mention any French and Belgian troops though. He must have died during this battle since the date is correct, and the line on the map runs straight through the town where he died.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mons
My great grandfather was captured at Mons.  It's essentially a mythic battle in the UK, being Britain's first major engagement since the Crimea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 26-08-2014, 17:08:30
As seen on reddit :P

not a picture, but a video of rockets being intercepted over Israel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9UhLt_J0g&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9UhLt_J0g&feature=youtu.be)
seems legit, interesting watch
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-08-2014, 18:08:40
If i am not mistaken he died 1 day after the bloodiest day of WW1, in the news they say that in a day over 42 000 people where dead. as a result of the higher up not understanding why they could not break the lines (since the enemy had machine guns) and instead of breaking of the attack kept sending in more troops.

Anyway, a wikipedia article about it, failing to mention any French and Belgian troops though. He must have died during this battle since the date is correct, and the line on the map runs straight through the town where he died.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mons
My great grandfather was captured at Mons.  It's essentially a mythic battle in the UK, being Britain's first major engagement since the Crimea.

It is, I understand, quite the myth at that:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mons-Myth-Reassessment-Battle/dp/0752452479
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-08-2014, 19:08:08
As seen on reddit :P

not a picture, but a video of rockets being intercepted over Israel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9UhLt_J0g&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9UhLt_J0g&feature=youtu.be)
seems legit, interesting watch
Awesome videos of an even awesomer machine. I love those Iron Dome videos
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 26-08-2014, 20:08:40
Judging from the fact, that one Iron Dome rocket, cost about 50k US$ and two are shot to intercept one Qssam rocket, you see approximately 1.5 million $ being used to intercept 15 Qssam rockets worth of about 15000$. Yep, seems legit.


EDIT: My memory failed me on the costs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-08-2014, 22:08:58
I think they only fire 2 at high risk missiles. Secondly, I think it's still profitable if you calculate the saved costs. If a missile hits, you also have quite a lot of damage, and even more important, your populations feels unsafe.
So is it expensive? Yes, but I think it's the best alternative.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 28-08-2014, 00:08:30
Plus the added value of negating one of the enemies most powerful psychological/harassment weapons.

Is the Iron Dome 100% effective? No of course not, and there's a lot of differing perspectives on what the system's kill percentage of enemy rockets is (the actual number is probably classified). But I'm of the opinion that investment into a truly defensive weapon is quite worthwhile.

Yep, does indeed seem legit. Not everything can be quantified financially.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsONxwLIQAAYg93.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-08-2014, 01:08:51
In modern times like these, you'll find conspiracy theorists everywhere. Concerning the Iron Dome, they came up with a clever idea:

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/middle-east/12772-israeli-expert-says-iron-dome-defence-is-a-hoax (https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/middle-east/12772-israeli-expert-says-iron-dome-defence-is-a-hoax)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-08-2014, 11:08:56
Judging from the fact, that one Iron Dome rocket, cost about 50k US$ and two are shot to intercept one Qssam rocket, you see approximately 1.5 million $ being used to intercept 15 Qssam rockets worth of about 15000$. Yep, seems legit.

Saving human lives should not have anything to do with costs. For the same reason we would send ambulances, police cars and fire engines (at least 20 people) to a single car crash with only one victim.

Besides that, the system calculates where the rockets will actually hit and only intercepts those who would cause damage.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-08-2014, 12:08:44
(http://rt.com/files/galleryitem/7d/74/00/00/gzg-1.jpg)
Children hold guns as they celebrate with others Palestinians the announcement that Hamas and Israel have agreed to an open-ended ceasefire on August 26. (RT)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-08-2014, 16:08:19
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/Sinking_of_Mainz.jpg/1024px-Sinking_of_Mainz.jpg)
Sinking of the Mainz, Heligoland Blight, August 28, 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-08-2014, 21:08:36
(http://bostonherald.com/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/media/ap/931b1d25baa349989f91580352a2dca5.jpg?itok=tLaP5gTV&c=e8c9db03e5bd6770faddbb4d0f417777)
Iraqi Army
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-08-2014, 22:08:50
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/27wromx.jpg)
Ukrainian volunteers digging trenches outside the city of Mariupol in preparation of the attack announced by Separatists, Mariupol, Ukraine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 01-09-2014, 20:09:27
Ukrainian rebels
(http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/full-width/images/2014/08/blogs/economist-explains/20140906_blp501.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-09-2014, 01:09:02
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/2v3hr41.jpg)
Ukrainian forces on the move.

Accordingly to high NATO-generals Kiev has lost the battle for Ukraine. The ukrainian assault has been halted and repelled, with several ukrainian units being trapped in pockets or taken prisoner. The ukrainian army lost all liberty of action and is forced to retreat while the moral within the troops seems to be broken. As Separatists opened a new frontline at Nowoasowsk, ukrainian units are foced to relocate in order to defend the city of Mariupol. After all, the ukrainian army does not have any operational reserves left to counter separatist attacks currently.

Putin is probably right when he threatens that he'd be in Kiev within two weeks. I think it might be even less. About 20 russian battalions are stacked along the ukrainian border. It seems like there is no other choice for the 45 million Ukrainians to accpt the dictate of peace by 4000 armed Separatists backed up by Russia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 02-09-2014, 13:09:50
And Putin's view of the west as weak is confirmed. He can do whatever he wants.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-09-2014, 13:09:31
(http://i.imgur.com/a9Iv7YZ.jpg)
Our governement is gonna buy new jets. It's a competition between the F-35, F/A-18, JAS-39, Eurofighter and the Rafale. I'm hoping we'll get the Eurofighter, but I assume we won't. But as long as we don't get the F-35, we're okay I guess. Only downside, today it was leaked that the requirement is made to match the F-35. Our minster of defense is a huge fan of the F-35...
F16 --> F18 isn't enough of an improvement to warrant a new plane in my opinion, so not too much of a fan on that one
F16--> Rafale: Rafale is decent and no-one wants to buy it, so the french are now doing anything to get at least a few sold. So with some luck, Belgium might get them so cheap that they are worth buying
F16-->Eurofighter: Might not be neutral in this since i'm a Eurofighter fanboy, but in my opinion it has all apart from stealth (huge payloads, good speed, good maneuvres, good detection). And stealth seems to be overrated anyway
F16-->JAS39: I guess the JAS39 is the plane that matches the aim of the F-16 best. A cheap multirole plane that can do what it has to do. So as replacement of the F16 in our air force, probably the best option
F16-->F35: Please no. I think i don't have a write a whole page here about the shittyness of the F35 and its insane costs. I'd honestly prefer to see our F-16s replaced by MIG-21s than F35s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Biiviz on 02-09-2014, 13:09:43
In this day and age of constant budget cuts, the JAS-39 is the most cost-effective choice and I'm quite certain that the FAF will choose it in the future. In '95 the first JAS-39 model hadn't come out yet and we needed a new plane urgently that was also NATO compatible. We chose the F-18.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 02-09-2014, 14:09:54
I agree with the F-35 being an overpriced, overhyped, useless flying brick.

The F-18 is a decent, tried and tested plane. It's a safe option for what it'll have to do. Plus you can do emergency landings on a carrier if you'd have to.

Rafale: why not.

Eurofighter: I'd say it's not a bad idea to buy this. We could benefit a lot from the experience of the German pilots to train our crews.

JAS-39 Gripen: decent, cost-effective, NATO stamp of approval, it's Swedish. I see no reason why not. Unless it comes in Ikea-style package.

I see another Agusta-scandal coming up...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-09-2014, 14:09:17
Plus you can do emergency landings on a carrier if you'd have to.

I don't think our army will get the version with tailhooks installed on them :p
And btw, the Rafale also operates on carriers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 03-09-2014, 02:09:49
You guys have some good sources to back up the F-35 being second rate? Genuinely interested, not trying to be a jerk. I'd like to see some data on it. Weapons capacity, turning radius, top speed, etc. compared to say Eurofighter. My understanding of that program is that the fighter is designed to be a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Points towards flexibility, but won't win in any head-to-head engagements. Over budget and schedule, still unproven concept. Anything I'm missing? (Like that's not enough to detract from it haha)

I'm a little embarrassed to say I haven't researched it much, so I'll reserve comments until I do :)


Regardless, some pretty damn fascinating engineering.

(http://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/lockheed/us/products/f35/f-35b-stovl-variant/_jcr_content/center_content/image.img.jpg/1389380968562.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-09-2014, 02:09:05
not sure if the question was sarcasm or not, but if not, this video sort of sums it up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDSiwqM2nw
And its stealth is also relative, a Eurofighter detects it at 60 km distance

Person interviewed is a plane engineer, some of his work is the F-16 and the A-10

And comparing specifications to the Eurofighter... lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II#Specifications_.28F-35A.29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurofighter_Typhoon#Specifications

I mean, the Eurofighter even beats the F-22 in dogfights, and the F-35 is supposed the be the cheaper shittier version of the F-22
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 03-09-2014, 02:09:18
not sure if the question was sarcasm or not, but if not, this video sort of sums it up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDSiwqM2nw
And its stealth is also relative, a Eurofighter detects it at 60 km distance

Person interviewed is a plane engineer, some of his work is the F-16 and the A-10

Shoot, sorry about that, no sarcasm intended. Edited my other post to be more on target. And thank you!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-09-2014, 02:09:13
edited my post in that case to have some more specifications as requested
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: luftwaffe.be on 03-09-2014, 22:09:37
F-35 is the most horrible aircraft you can buy with your money. You have to be either stupid or corrupt to buy this (barely!) flying turd.

If I had to buy a military aircraft for my nation these days, I would order the Swedish Saab Gripen. Proven, high-tegh yet no mambo-jambo, and it does the job.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-09-2014, 00:09:08
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/2e33dyo.jpg)
Iraqi militia firing at IS-emplacements, Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-09-2014, 01:09:18
(http://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/saab-gripen-920-55.jpg?w=919&h=690)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: DesertFox20591 on 04-09-2014, 10:09:16
The 'Trust Jump' which must be performed by every class before graduating from First Military College in Iraq (the graduated student receives Second Lieutenant rank)The jump is performed from Al-saraafiya bridge into Tigris river in Baghdad


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 04-09-2014, 12:09:10
I mean, the Eurofighter even beats the F-22 in dogfights, and the F-35 is supposed the be the cheaper shittier version of the F-22

"Beat" in a red-flag exercise means, you are given dogfight space, with set of rules, and that successfully made a lock-on, press that pickle for consent amount of time, and DONE! You are credited with the kill. I am no American fanboy, even being slightly anti-American, but this needs to be clarified.
"Set of rules" mean that the Eurofighter have to be in this-this-that state, while the F-22 is not allowed to do this-that, setting up the scenario of ambush. Many of its capability is highly classified, and currently, its radar signature AN/APG-66 is also not available for recognition, even to allied countries. They mostly broadcast JTIDS data link signal and IFF to avoid blue-on-blue incidents. So I wouldn't claim that Eurofighter Typhoon > F-22A. This is similar to Eurofighter claim's of acheiving 1 to 5 victories over Su-35 (1 Typhoon for 5 Su-35 kills).

But speaking on F-35s, yes, they are overrated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-09-2014, 21:09:06
Only limitation I knew about was that it had to be a short range engagement as it was so simulate an ambush, there might have been other limitations, but I didn't read about them (I read about the exercises on a few forums, but they aren't the most reliable source usually). Therefore, i said "dogfight" and not just  that the Eurofighter is a better air superiority fighter, as I have only seen the word dogfight being used for short range engagements. Anyway, i might be wrong in the worduse of dogfight, or in the details about that red flag exercise, always feel free to correct me where i'm wrong  :)

For today, a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0pbbhDTmJ0
Not the highest quality, and usually I dislike french equipment, but the sound in this video is just too awesome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-09-2014, 19:09:13
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/10670246_537986719635474_8607327678020595507_n.jpg?oh=375daac4b74ad0e9a26f65caf34a7ee2&oe=5499A021&__gda__=1418907079_45a051c692df853ee111c164b112b2aa)

Battle of Sakarya from Greek arcihves
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-09-2014, 17:09:40
(http://i64.fastpic.ru/big/2014/0911/65/c07a2b4c33aaa6df431b11d355822465.jpg)
Someone has been very lucky...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-09-2014, 00:09:10
what is that projectile? A Katyusha-like rocket?

(http://rt.com/files/opinionpost/2d/8f/00/00/certificate.png)
Congratulatory certificate for new Russian sailors
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 12-09-2014, 06:09:50
A clip called "Amphibious Assault" from the Northern Coasts 2014 -exercise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aP8mjkzxhE
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mudzin on 12-09-2014, 23:09:10
(http://i.wp.pl/a//f/jpeg/33754/wp_husaria_wieden_970.jpeg)
Wien 1683
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 13-09-2014, 19:09:32
(http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-748581-galleryV9-ujnp.jpg)

Poland: US helicopter were forced to land as they got lost on there way home from lithuania to their base in western poland. They had to ask people how to get home.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 13-09-2014, 19:09:06
^ Best military in the world, eh?

Maybe Putin was right when he stated that he could be in Kiev in two weeks. The NATO could probably be there in two weeks too, provided they don't have to actually fight anyone on the way there. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 14-09-2014, 13:09:27
I found a new favorite tank.
Stridsvagn 103.

Kinda looks like a hetzer from the front
(http://www.ointres.se/strv103a-4web.jpg)

(http://www.armyrecognition.com/europe/Suede/vehicules_lourds/CharS/CharS_Suede_04.jpg)

(http://www.ointres.se/0serie-3web.jpg)

(http://www.ointres.se/strv103b-8web.jpg)

(http://www.ointres.se/strv103_inuti-web.jpg)

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The Strv 103 was fully amphibious. A flotation screen could be erected around the upper hull in about 20 minutes, and the tracks would drive the tank at about 6 kilometres per hour (3.7 mph) in water.
One tank in each platoon was fitted with a blade under the front hull that allowed it to dig itself into the ground for added protection.
The Stridsvagn 103 never saw combat and so its design remains unproven. However, for its intended role in the 1960s, it had numerous advantages. In 1967, Norway carried out a two-week comparative observation test with the Leopard 1 and found that, with closed hatches, the 103 spotted more targets and fired faster than the Leopard though the situation was reversed when operating with hatches open. In April to September 1968, two 103s were tested at the British armour school in Bovington, which reported that "the turretless concept of the "S"-tank holds considerable advantage over turreted tanks". In 1973, the BAOR tested the 103. British crewmen received 6 weeks training and the vehicles were serviced by Swedish engineers. Over nine days of manoeuvres alongside the Chieftain tank, availability never fell under 90% and the final report stated, "It has not been possible to prove any disadvantage in the "S" inability to fire on the move."[3] In 1975, two 103s were tested at the American armour center at Fort Knox. The trial demonstrated that the 103 fired more accurately than the M60A1E3, but on an average 0.5 seconds more slowly.

I'm getting a hard-on
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Musti on 14-09-2014, 13:09:38
Noww that's what I call angled armour.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-09-2014, 15:09:32
I saw a demonstration of that tank back in 2006, pretty epic indeed, especially seeing it aim its cannon by using its suspension. The gun can not move in the hull, the whole tank has to turn left and right and up and down.

Probably best ambush tank ever made.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-09-2014, 17:09:50
Today I got a video; Izmir Commando School self defence education:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUq3LDt7_DM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-09-2014, 19:09:23
(https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/l/t1.0-9/10481703_882130895149526_7310882223577030268_n.jpg?oh=72d558fa4165bfcc399016a5da987a01&oe=5482E44A)

Wondering if I could get some help.  I'm trying to ID this plane, only caption is that it's a Polish Air Force plane circa 1920.  It almost looks like a Halberstadt CL type, but it's missing the rear gunner for that.  Any takers?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mudzin on 14-09-2014, 20:09:18
Fokker D.VII ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 14-09-2014, 20:09:49
I found a new favorite tank.
Stridsvagn 103.

Kinda looks like a hetzer from the front
http://www.ointres.se/strv103a-4web.jpg

http://www.armyrecognition.com/europe/Suede/vehicules_lourds/CharS/CharS_Suede_04.jpg

http://www.ointres.se/0serie-3web.jpg

http://www.ointres.se/strv103b-8web.jpg

http://www.ointres.se/strv103_inuti-web.jpg

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The Strv 103 was fully amphibious. A flotation screen could be erected around the upper hull in about 20 minutes, and the tracks would drive the tank at about 6 kilometres per hour (3.7 mph) in water.
One tank in each platoon was fitted with a blade under the front hull that allowed it to dig itself into the ground for added protection.
The Stridsvagn 103 never saw combat and so its design remains unproven. However, for its intended role in the 1960s, it had numerous advantages. In 1967, Norway carried out a two-week comparative observation test with the Leopard 1 and found that, with closed hatches, the 103 spotted more targets and fired faster than the Leopard though the situation was reversed when operating with hatches open. In April to September 1968, two 103s were tested at the British armour school in Bovington, which reported that "the turretless concept of the "S"-tank holds considerable advantage over turreted tanks". In 1973, the BAOR tested the 103. British crewmen received 6 weeks training and the vehicles were serviced by Swedish engineers. Over nine days of manoeuvres alongside the Chieftain tank, availability never fell under 90% and the final report stated, "It has not been possible to prove any disadvantage in the "S" inability to fire on the move."[3] In 1975, two 103s were tested at the American armour center at Fort Knox. The trial demonstrated that the 103 fired more accurately than the M60A1E3, but on an average 0.5 seconds more slowly.

I'm getting a hard-on

Germany was almost about to take that design to the next level:

(http://www.abload.de/img/gvt110mmsrso8.jpg)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VT_tank

On my day in the german Bundeswehr a few years ago, I was in the barracks, where one of those was on display. I didn't know about that vehicle and I was like WTF?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-09-2014, 20:09:40
Fokker D.VII ?

Nope, that has a rectangular engine, like this:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/Fokker_D._VII_USAF.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mudzin on 14-09-2014, 20:09:13
don't see any difference....
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 14-09-2014, 20:09:14
The picture Von mudra posted does look different, but when i google Fokker D.VII i get this.
This does seem almost exactly the same, but with the top engine cover removed for some reason (maintenance, extra cooling,...).
It could also be a tiny variation on the design, not uncommon.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Fokker_D_VII.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mudzin on 14-09-2014, 20:09:08
I'm not sure, but maybe its Fokker D.VII OAW - early version?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 14-09-2014, 20:09:03
Also, due to the angle and photographie, the engine part just appears to be very dark. But only from comparing all the details (cross beams, position of the wheels, the overall fuselage design) I would say it is a Fokker D.VII.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 15-09-2014, 08:09:45
(https://s.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/QscvXKx1BR5jY7jyodckNg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Y2g9MjMzMztjcj0xO2N3PTM1MDA7ZHg9MDtkeT0wO2ZpPXVsY3JvcDtoPTQyMDtxPTc1O3c9NjMw/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/news/2014-09-15/70312ad0-3c78-11e4-a146-afee81efcd61_Latihan-Bersama-USMC-dan-Korps-Marinir-130914-EI-03.jpg)

USMC personnel in Indonesian traditional game: bakiak (wooden sandal) race.

https://id.berita.yahoo.com/foto/marinir-as-ikuti-permainan-tradisional-indonesia-1410744979-slideshow/latihan-bersama-usmc-marinir-photo-1410744929731.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 15-09-2014, 16:09:59
(http://www.tsk.tr/3_basin_yayin_faaliyetleri/3_4_tsk_haberler/2014/tsk_haberler_77/haber8/1.jpg)

Can anyone identify the gun with the bipod on the table on the right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-09-2014, 22:09:45
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/30wnvx1.jpg)
Kurds shelling the city of Zumar, north of Mosul, Iraq.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Zumar
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-09-2014, 20:09:08
(http://im.haberturk.com/galeri/2014/07/20/440347/59302d37fa114faf863c9117734b9508_k.jpg?1410772586)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 19-09-2014, 02:09:46
(http://javapost.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/vermeulen_executies.jpg)

Executed Indonesians by Dutch troops under command of J Vermeulen, who was responsible for 1055 deaths circa 1947.

Vermeulen was a resistance hero during the war, building an intelligence network in Holland, helping Jews and allied pilots escape Nazi occupied Europe. He was captured and tortured loosing the hearing in one ear due to this torture and detained in a camp over wich he was given command by the Americans after its liberation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-09-2014, 04:09:35
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/9eae/5oaixqv8kzw9957fg.jpg?size_id=7)

The mighty historical cruiser of the Russian Fleet, Aurora, will receive yet another capital restoration. She was seen being towed away from St. Petesbourg yesterday towards Krondstadt for the scheduled maintenance works, to be ready for the 100th anniversary of the Russian Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 23-09-2014, 19:09:59
(https://scontent-a-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/l/t1.0-9/10711081_544208939013252_8175013850321249865_n.jpg?oh=a3959e9fc581ac728421aae095630864&oe=54CFED7C)

Quote
Ottoman 79th Infantry Division, Gaza, Palestine
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 23-09-2014, 21:09:29
What kind of flag is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 24-09-2014, 10:09:18
What kind of flag is that?

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdehwwzCkC1rifwb1o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-09-2014, 22:09:34
That Ottoman Empire really tied the Middle East together, you know?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-09-2014, 23:09:10
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14960481939_2381f30262_c.jpg)

May 16, it's old.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 25-09-2014, 10:09:33
(http://www.jedsite.info/tanks-whiskey/whiskey/walker-bulldog_series/vietnam-searchlight/searchlight_001.jpg)

M41a2 walker bulldogs with searchlights, plowing trough the mud of vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-09-2014, 17:09:15
What kind of flag is that?

Its the divisional flag. Here is another one of the 57. Division which was wiped out in Gallipoli 1915:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KPN5f8xs-sE/UZo929KnaLI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/ljo2jNWGjTE/s1600/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-09-2014, 17:09:33
(http://www.jedsite.info/tanks-whiskey/whiskey/walker-bulldog_series/vietnam-searchlight/searchlight_001.jpg)

M41a2 walker bulldogs with searchlights, plowing trough the mud of vietnam

Hehe, someone is anxious for today's patch.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 25-09-2014, 19:09:11
Going oldschool today.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Arbo_-_Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge_%281870%29.jpg)
25. September 1066. Battle of Stamford Bridge between the English king Harold Godwinson on one side and king Harald Hardråde and earl Tostig Godwinson. King Harald got hit by an arrow to the neck and died of that wound, among with the majority of his army. Traditionally, this battle marks the end of the viking age.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-09-2014, 01:09:45
(http://i.imgur.com/waEijUS.jpg)

F-16 pilot of the UAE Air Force after an attack against ISIS/ISIL/IS, the worst things for these scumbags is to be bombed by a woman, heh.


And they are not even allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 26-09-2014, 08:09:31
how dare she show her face....


god loves a covered woman!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 26-09-2014, 17:09:03
All of the violence make them forget about this: Heaven is underneath our mother's feet. Basically: you should "lick you Mom's feet" (respect her) to show that you are worthy to enter the paradise.

Certainly not entering the paradise with sexual desiring of 72 virgins in mind.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-09-2014, 19:09:35
(https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10629589_741768939192824_5859256978385308577_n.jpg?oh=045141b0c8e049c95b407cfd98402a4b&oe=54826578)
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Soldiers of the Bolu Mountaineer and Commando Brigade and a surrendered terrorist, 1997

These days will be back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 26-09-2014, 21:09:40
(http://www.samilitaria.com/SAM/Trade%20Scans/Badges/Foreign/Germany/Imperial%20Germany/Army%20Germany%2015c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 27-09-2014, 08:09:52
(http://www.samilitaria.com/SAM/Trade%20Scans/Badges/Foreign/Germany/Imperial%20Germany/Army%20Germany%2015c.jpg)

What army?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 27-09-2014, 09:09:24
German Askari, according to google image search.  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 27-09-2014, 14:09:04
Interesting, he has a Kar98a rifle. Yeah, looks like a German colonial soldier. WW1 era.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 27-09-2014, 15:09:02
(https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10437021_742046489165069_8381067987232561377_n.jpg?oh=29317685d76326889be781d0281f4187&oe=54BA7ECF)

Police Special Operations, 1997
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 27-09-2014, 22:09:10
Finger on the trigger, M16 left unattended next to the truck...



Yeah thats Police alright  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-09-2014, 08:09:58
At those times, the police special forces were rogue and was linked with ultra nationalist mafia. Notice his moustache; its the style the ultra-nationalist's do. That's a small detail but worth considering because moustaches and beards were banned in the police force and army in 1982.  ;)

So that guy could easily be a mafia member in a police uniform. Unfortunately these units were a bit corrupt at those times. I recently started reading more about these topics, I will surely post if I find more interesting photos.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 28-09-2014, 12:09:31
Also he's wearing that beret like  a douche (from the barracks with love)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 28-09-2014, 12:09:22
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10690329_755750321164927_1720025048972659418_n.jpg?oh=6cb1a9a793cc8bfab6a55f88c22bf66e&oe=54B7F97F&__gda__=1418535926_b346d450a7c34ba74cd940aebd31d795)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1150135_755750337831592_7568967814174496239_n.jpg?oh=bb229e8796cdf5562d7b960f99f7552b&oe=54C795D2&__gda__=1421795311_982b96530d07b73ce22576c807e64bd0)

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The 5-man team of Police Special Operations team was driving to reinforce a checkpoint which was being attacked by the PKK. The armored car going at top speed couldnt take a sharp turn and fell off a cliff, resulting in 3 police officer's death. Bitlis-Diyarbakir highway, Turkey 27.09.2014
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 28-09-2014, 19:09:58
A century ago today Antwerp was besieged.  Here are some of its defenders.
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/e8f84111b97abfdde68f3676edc74ea8/tumblr_ncmfqlS5gK1szkmvlo1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-09-2014, 00:09:49
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/77889000/jpg/_77889697_9a8f6c88-06c8-461e-876b-e5037fb9d835.jpg)
"An F-16 of the Belgian Air Force is seen during the Athens Flying Week show in Greece." from http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-29410297
Belgium is the pictures of the week of BBC news?! Is of happenings! Belgium can into of being relevant!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-10-2014, 01:10:13
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/2as09e.jpg)
US Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor during an air-to-air refuelling over Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-10-2014, 16:10:39
(http://www.tsk.tr/3_basin_yayin_faaliyetleri/3_4_tsk_haberler/2014/tsk_haberler_80/haber8/3.jpg)

From Turkish-Pakistani excercise JINNAH-2014 in Eğridir, Isparta
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-10-2014, 18:10:26
So today I learned a new factlet.  The Italians set up concentration camps in WW1 for "state enemies"  Said state enemies were Slovene, Croatian, and other refugees from the fighting on the Isonzo front.  They were herded into camps much like the Boers were by the British, and left to fend for themselves, causing thousands to die from malnutrition and rampant disease.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bugv2odCMAEvP-h.jpg)

Jewish, and apparently Slovenian, soldiers on the Isonzo front.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 01-10-2014, 19:10:07
Croats sent 200 000 people in WW1.A lot of them died on Soča front,Eastern front and Albanian front.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-10-2014, 18:10:27
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-ye_gXZaO4/VA3qmpB-lfI/AAAAAAAAFbo/kQdnNhtddqo/s1600/8JiX4.jpg)

Remains of a Ukrainian T-64BV.

T-64s are performing poorly in this current civil war, the main problem is the lack of training, followed by the lack of maintenance of their Main Battle Tanks. For example, it was planned to modernize about 400 T-64BVs to the "Bulat" version, however less than 80 were converted. ERA Kontakt-1 systems were not upgraded, communications and night vision systems are also outdated, tanks carry a high number of HE munitions, which is highly dangerous when the enemy scores a penetrating hit, this means that Ukrainian Tank Crews jumped into with tanks whose effectiveness was doubtful.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-10-2014, 15:10:34
(https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10645070_547581885342624_1786696925835600315_n.jpg?oh=4906a2280ce789ddb256fce5b78081a0&oe=54BEA464)

The soldier seen in this famous photo, Ismailov of Dagestan died at the age of 94 today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 03-10-2014, 15:10:48
That's sad news, always liked that picture.

Question: was that on top of the Reichstag?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 03-10-2014, 16:10:50
Yes it was.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 03-10-2014, 16:10:42
And can somebody write who were that slodiers of Red Army on Reichstag?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-10-2014, 16:10:04
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdulkhakim_Ismailov
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 03-10-2014, 16:10:11
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdulkhakim_Ismailov
Wiki says he died in 2010? Apparently, in Soviet Russia, you don't really die.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-10-2014, 16:10:51
I dont know, I got the news today :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-10-2014, 22:10:27
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/b87bdfd67470ff505d8dd28c56a0c700/tumblr_ncvwvbfMdn1szkmvlo1_1280.jpg)
Sleepy Belgians, 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-10-2014, 23:10:23
(http://i.imgur.com/hBFatis.jpg)



Dat flashlight
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 04-10-2014, 18:10:21
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/8518af017b88cda3991f490ee51402f7/tumblr_ncxgcsyjts1szkmvlo2_1280.jpg)
Royal Marines defend Antwerp.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 04-10-2014, 21:10:09
So today I learned a new factoid.
A factoid is a spurious untruth or unverifiable statement presented as a fact.  Also, it would appear that imageshack has eaten your signature for breakfast.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-10-2014, 23:10:54
So today I learned a new factoid.
A factoid is a spurious untruth or unverifiable statement presented as a fact.  Also, it would appear that imageshack has eaten your signature for breakfast.

Hmmm, yep, apparently I'm falling into a syntax trap, the correct word is "factlet."  Fixed.

Quote
As a result of confusion over the meaning of factoid, some English-language style and usage guides recommend against its use.[9] William Safire in his On Language column advocated the use of the word factlet instead of factoid to express a brief interesting fact as well as a "little bit of arcana".[10] Safire suggested that factlet be used to designate a small or trivial bit of information that is nonetheless true or accurate.[10][6] A report in The Guardian identified Safire as the writer who coined the term factlet,[3] although Safire's 1993 column suggested factlet was already in use at that time.[6] The Atlantic magazine agreed with Safire, and recommended factlet instead of factoid, such that factlet would signify a "small probably unimportant but interesting fact", and that the term be used in place of factoid, which often has negative connotations.[7]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 06-10-2014, 22:10:04
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Italoturca1.jpg)
Italians in Libya, 1911.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 08-10-2014, 09:10:52
(http://previous.presstv.ir/photo/20130222/kaffash20130222062718453.jpg)



Militants attacking a Hezbollah position in Syria
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-10-2014, 21:10:05
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10246395_785983851414500_1575223457124096929_n.jpg?oh=f5338af19b8da6fe3f39a0ce94f59808&oe=54B6F482&__gda__=1422009914_fadb4819b52c92f21c4baade57130920)

Officers of 48th Infantry Batallion stationed in Çekmeköy, rural Istanbul during a rest in an excercise, year 1983. The one on the front is my father.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 08-10-2014, 23:10:27
WOW!!!!I need to find some of my fathers in War in Croatia 1991-1995
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-10-2014, 01:10:09
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/b4urfn.jpg)
partially translated from german. Source: www.spiegel.de
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 09-10-2014, 03:10:41
I read somewhere Turkey is gathering forces around there is that true?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Fuchs on 09-10-2014, 15:10:10
I think it's the obvious move to be able to counter any IS offensive or other rebels with crazy ideas.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 09-10-2014, 16:10:25
Yes that is true. Tanks and APC's are moved to a town called Suruç, which is right across Kobane. Just in case, you know.

Incidents in Turkey are also starting again as PKK declares war on Turkey onward from 15th October, breaking the (so called) cease-fire.
The burning of schools, buses, and hospitals have resulted in the death of 16 people, and curfew was declared in 6 cities.


(https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10357111_761419487264677_388470136127802525_n.jpg?oh=a5077e8bd882798332903f9d6dc6a65a&oe=54CB5628)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1601155_761419340598025_3891406329611457136_n.jpg?oh=6b3028a657da55c4243c629f9f907ee4&oe=54B38DC5&__gda__=1421697374_51b126db10b3cd169e33cefb76e81bbf)

(https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10339740_761020053971287_7517149071832971091_n.jpg?oh=2357a29a280e5e71d21e02716b6bb7b6&oe=54BB8048)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-10-2014, 01:10:39
Incidents in Turkey are also starting again as PKK declares war on Turkey onward from 15th October, breaking the (so called) cease-fire.

That is the way you read this:

Quote
If the terrorist militia “Islamic State” (IS) in the inhabited mainly by Kurds Syrian border town Kobane perpetrate a massacre, [it] will end the peace process with the leaders of Turkey’s Kurdistan Workers Party PKK. “I call on everyone in Turkey who does not want the peace process and the path to democracy collapses on to take responsibility for Kobane” said Ocalan.

(http://oi60.tinypic.com/2v11ame.jpg)
YPG volunteer, turkish-syrian border.

actual IS footage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRvFVkrJZFQ


actual YPG footage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywK_XB8LOFg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 10-10-2014, 03:10:18
Antwerp fell 100 years ago today.  Here some of the victors pose with the spoils. 
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/4d774d9d036418982c285158d255d2ff/tumblr_nd71c57fVb1szkmvlo2_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 10-10-2014, 06:10:04
Incidents in Turkey are also starting again as PKK declares war on Turkey onward from 15th October, breaking the (so called) cease-fire.

That is the way you read this:

Quote
If the terrorist militia “Islamic State” (IS) in the inhabited mainly by Kurds Syrian border town Kobane perpetrate a massacre, [it] will end the peace process with the leaders of Turkey’s Kurdistan Workers Party PKK. “I call on everyone in Turkey who does not want the peace process and the path to democracy collapses on to take responsibility for Kobane” said Ocalan.

That is how I read it but thats not how I live that. I will see burnt busses, burnt buildings and streets like warzones when I leave home for school tomorrow. Do you think there is actually a peace process? Every day they open fire on border outposts and plant mines on roads, while the ruling party talks about a non-existent peace process. It is obvious that this is an undercover threat to Turkey.

Anyways, photo:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1902055_582647165172895_5002673630695634745_n.png?oh=6ae7bfd5d5a54265539ac914b35803f3&oe=54AAC45F&__gda__=1425581922_1d8298d9b0dc869b9c75433ea935b34b)
Police Special Forces operative nicknamed "Tatar", 1996
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 13-10-2014, 04:10:44
Greeks in Turkey
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Ermoscharge.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-10-2014, 17:10:57
(http://cdn.rt.com/files/news/2f/cf/00/00/39.si.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-10-2014, 17:10:11
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1794697_763041523769140_1325602928055418255_n.jpg?oh=691153430ae25ef2be17eda2a7e49498&oe=54BA5476)

Soldiers watching the dawn of a new day from the top of BMC Kirpi vehicles. Suruç, Şanlıurfa (Syrian border) 11th October 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 15-10-2014, 16:10:37
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/a9fc989963971b514da141df11e03c3f/tumblr_nat5g33qAh1r0mxzeo1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 15-10-2014, 18:10:19
Greeks in Turkey
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Ermoscharge.JPG)

lol @ the guy in the back who tripped
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 15-10-2014, 19:10:04
*trips* Nah guys its called tactical roll and crawling for cover!!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-10-2014, 13:10:04
(http://img.welt.de/img/geschichte/crop133340807/2019402605-ci16x9-w780/Pressebiloder-zur-Ausstellung-Tief-unte.jpg)
U-43 crew posing with the shipsdog Nelly
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-10-2014, 18:10:46
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/q90/p526x296/10710946_622015727909590_3226917905534482268_n.jpg?oh=a79c1ffa318fce2a05a6d2b9fc4f4b28&oe=54F7660A)

Commando backlfipping from the tank barrel.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-10-2014, 22:10:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Bl%C3%A9riot_1913_Bulgaria.jpg)
A Blériot airplane of the Romanian military during the Second Balkan War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-10-2014, 02:10:58
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--x_8Ue6z844/VEGQ2RZV7BI/AAAAAAAAF6g/p8nYaVBoobw/s1600/%28141017162123%29_B0JQwdhCQAAjxSW.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 18-10-2014, 13:10:53
(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/Resimler/ResimGalerisi/Personel/(8).jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-10-2014, 12:10:54
(https://scontent-a-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10665664_380660912084459_4273821025206144305_n.jpg?oh=1ededc474ba61d04048631882410a4b6&oe=54BEB47D)

Momčilo Gavrić, youngest soldier to ever fight in WW1. He joined the Serbian Army at the age of 7 when his family was killed by the Austro-Hungarian military. He was a sargeant by the age of 11.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 19-10-2014, 12:10:44
^ That tiny uniform looks surreal...
(How the hell could he hold a WW I rifle, it's definitely bigger than him)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-10-2014, 17:10:09
You really don't have to carry a rifle to be called a "Soldier", you can carry munitions or be some kind of messenger.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2014, 18:10:59
Left without family and without a home, Momčilo went to find the 6th Artillery Division of the Serbian army, which was near Gučevo at the time.[4] Major Stevan Tucović, brother of Dimitrije Tucović, accepted Gavrić into his unit after hearing about what had happened, and assigned Miloš Mišović, a soldier in the unit, to be Gavrić's caretaker.[3][4] The same evening, he took revenge by showing his unit the location of the Austro-Hungarian soldiers, and participated in the bombardment, as told by his son Branislav Gavrić in an interview.[2]

At the age of 8, after the Battle of Cer, he was promoted to the rank of kaplar (Corporal) by the commander of his unit, and given a military uniform.[6]

When his unit was sent to Thessaloniki, Major Tucović sent him to Amyntaio where he hastily went through the equivalent of four grades of elementary education.[4]

In Kajmakčalan, vojvoda Mišić was stunned when he saw a uniformed ten year-old boy in the trenches. Major Tucović explained the situation to him; that Gavrić had been with them since the Battle of Cer, and that he had both been taught discipline and been wounded during his time in the unit.[2] Mišić promoted Gavrić to podnarednik (Lance Sergeant), and the order was read out to the whole division.[2][4][6]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-10-2014, 03:10:39
(http://www.unrc.edu.ar/publicar/tefros/revista/v1n1p03/imagenes/grandes/1.jpg)

Argentine Soldiers during the "Conquest of the Desert" campaign. A Genocide led by President Julio Argentino Roca and General Conrado Villegas in 1878 towards 1885 was known as the "Conquest of the Desert", a military and economic expansion of the young Argentine State towards the south, it's aim was to annex the Patagonia, then occupied mainly by native Tehuelches and Mapuches peoples and to prevent any kind of similar expansion of Chile.

The Conquest resulted in the death of thousands of natives and the displacement of many more, while the natives put up fierce resistence, they were ultimately defeated by the modern Argentine military, many natives were executed and others were taken as slaves for the Argentine Oligarchy.

After the Conquest was completed, Roca opened the gates for european settlers which began populating the Region and claiming lands for their own, as of today, these lands are still owned by a few families from Europe, all of them are "closed areas". Roca then helped in the creation of a state that would be ruled by the oligarchy and would serve to the interests of some european powers, especially Britain, who had interests in the region for a long time. Today Roca is regarded as a "Hero", the man was nothing a but a Genocidal, but the right-wing media insists that he was the Hero that shaped Argentina (which is true, with the state, economic organizations and media serving to the interests of Britain and the US for a good time) and that the campaign was needed to "secure" the state from the "barbaric peoples" from the Patagonia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-10-2014, 17:10:00
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/78301000/jpg/_78301333_stones.jpg)
Derry, 1969
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 21-10-2014, 04:10:27
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/78301000/jpg/_78301333_stones.jpg)
Derry, 1969
Londonderry thank you very much
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-10-2014, 13:10:16
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/2m2de0i.jpg)
Somewhere at/near Donezk airport, Ukraine, October 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 22-10-2014, 19:10:28
(http://www.kkk.tsk.tr/Resimler/ResimGalerisi/Personel/ilave2/20.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wasntmenl on 23-10-2014, 01:10:10
He looks like the soldier from tf2  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 24-10-2014, 05:10:04
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/28a65602f11ab7ffbcf6e06ec64257ac/tumblr_ndwfgdv85s1szkmvlo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: :| Hi on 24-10-2014, 06:10:38
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/2m2de0i.jpg)
Somewhere at/near Donezk airport, Ukraine, October 2014.

Shame about that airport, they had just added onto it and rebuilt the exterior
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-10-2014, 14:10:09
(http://i.imgur.com/3n7GrU3.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BHiqs8JkoI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BHiqs8JkoI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-10-2014, 15:10:21
Overkill if you ask me, how much you think that bomb cost?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-10-2014, 17:10:28
Overkill if you ask me, how much you think that bomb cost?
No clue, but must be several thousand Dollars per bomb. But that´s not the point, since military spending, like all public spending, doesn´t follow a private-enterprise cost-benefit-ratio logic.

Also it looks nice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 24-10-2014, 19:10:37
Yeah it does look nice, Turks across the border might be singing right now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 24-10-2014, 19:10:47
All that to kill 2 religious fanatics armed with AK 47s and bring down a flag? I think there are more efficient ways of using taxpayers' money...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-10-2014, 01:10:35
That is the hill west of Kobane. After this the YPG retook the hill, there was probably zero resistance after this. Now IS has lost a clear view on the border crossing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 25-10-2014, 21:10:24
(http://i.hizliresim.com/G1m7zZ.jpg)

Smoke rises from an airstrike of US air force against ISIS in the town of Ain-al-Arab (Kobane) as Turkish Army units stand guard on the border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-10-2014, 13:10:40
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/10/24/43621cac-5b55-11e4-8218-1cde72568fc6_original.jpg)
Drowned land: a part of a panorama picture, photographed at the railway Diksmuide-Nieuwpoort, around Pervijze.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 27-10-2014, 11:10:18
(http://aclark79.smugmug.com/Military/Amazing-Photos/i-3zMh4Gk/0/O/article-2345454-1A6A566C000005DC-865_964x647.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 30-10-2014, 02:10:42
(http://i.imgur.com/oFhJVpt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-11-2014, 12:11:09
(http://img-9gag-lol.9cache.com/photo/a8bq1be_700b.jpg)

Austrian special forces. Damn that moustache
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-11-2014, 19:11:48
(http://i.imgur.com/t3rAkWo.jpg)

Sanliurfa, Turkey
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-11-2014, 11:11:03
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/67295_303425336529573_3453025234070376451_n.jpg?oh=d1deeaf3207f23025f460521073c2427&oe=54F1162A&__gda__=1425334871_c6f89391962db59eed22cb58e37f3b99)

Kəlbəcər, 1993
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 03-11-2014, 04:11:04
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/d2435b8019c0b02fbccf2e1023f8aa4b/tumblr_n4dstspw0K1rk4jd2o1_1280.jpg)

Slovaks in Italy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 07-11-2014, 17:11:14
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/2a5d7124b751f5a2167652d5ae493acb/tumblr_neobc8neKX1qbrih3o1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-11-2014, 19:11:01
(https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10613096_1568229286740380_7104580553547140882_n.jpg?oh=ace4e3a24ddb51d48e045a3e227c7770&oe=54EE2B63)
Party after the Picardie manouvers, 1910. In the photo Mustafa Kemal is also seen. Even though he was not admitted to the party due to his rank, he was let in by marshall Ferdinand Foch who was impressed from his ideas and way of thought.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-11-2014, 22:11:19
(http://1.standaardcdn.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2014/11/10/8b5b1172-68e7-11e4-bfc1-9184b7b70a70_original.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568&format=jpg)
King Albert burries the unknown soldier in Brussels, 1922
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 13-11-2014, 19:11:33
(https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/15491_781491688590790_5638628964793389025_n.png?oh=753ef2c3e521ea84395a2cbba8495015&oe=54ED885A)
Dargeçit, Mardin, 90's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-11-2014, 22:11:52
This painting was too awesome not to share:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/q85/p843x403/10620041_10204196305002269_6982884156217958008_o.jpg)

Hauptmann Ernst Schneider of KuK Infanterie Regimente Nr. 77.  I am working on finding a description of what this action was exactly.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-11-2014, 01:11:04
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15157291403_4446323700_b.jpg)

AMX-13 with M24 Chaffee turret in Algeria, 1961.


As far as I know early production AMX-13s had Chaffee turrets.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-11-2014, 23:11:23
(http://i.imgur.com/6O90nvT.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 18-11-2014, 19:11:56
Not actually war related, but still a really nice image.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1ZkmN1s863c/VGtgCOdNhTI/AAAAAAAAb90/46rG3GjV3mw/w750-h603-no/ooops.jpg)
Ormer Locklear flies through a break-away church steeple as part of stunt sequence from the motion picture The Skywayman.
1920
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-11-2014, 01:11:52
(http://i.imgur.com/X36VW98.jpg)

There's always that ONE guy who gets hammered the day before.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-11-2014, 14:11:34
Did you learn anything else about that illustration of the Austro-Hungarians?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-11-2014, 17:11:53
Sadly no.  THe most I got was a description off a postcard it was on, saying that it is "Hauptmann Ernst Schneider" leading an assault on a russian rear guard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-11-2014, 21:11:49
(https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/15593/13354011.13cb/0_f803e_1d060dbd_orig.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 21-11-2014, 17:11:25
https://www.flickr.com/photos/national_archives_of_norway/sets/72157649162963631/
some nice high-res pictures from WW1.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-11-2014, 01:11:14
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/79250000/jpg/_79250428_856e919f-d75c-4b8e-aa9b-c0322567ace7.jpg)
A worker uses a metal-cutter as a decommissioned Indian navy ship, INS Vikrant, is dismantled at a breaking yard in Mumbai (Bombay).(BBC)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-11-2014, 01:11:49
(https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/15551/27652091.326/0_949db_5f9cb96b_XL.jpg)


Stupidity level: over 9000
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-11-2014, 01:11:25
That is the funny thing about that conflict: The governor of Donetsk People's Republic is bottom row, third from left.

(http://oi62.tinypic.com/316mgev.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-11-2014, 01:11:54
I wonder how one can be Ukrainian, a Nazi and call yourself a Nationalist?. To begin with, Nazis never liked Ukraine, I think that explains the massive number of attrocities doesn't it?. If you're a Nationalist, Ukraine would be first, Nazism second, and since Nazis murdered entire populations of Ukrainians.... why would you support them? :/


I find Neo-Nazis, Fascists and Right-Wing sympathisers to be funny people, their ignorance entertains me.

Love how that guy is facepalming, yeah, "What am I doing here"...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 30-11-2014, 02:11:15
Wait if these are from Eastern Ukraine, why are they showing a Nato flag?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-11-2014, 02:11:26
The first one is the Asov Battalion, a para-military nationalist force fighting the seperatists.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 30-11-2014, 02:11:04
So it's Nazis fighting Nazis? I say let them do it :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 30-11-2014, 10:11:03
Wait if these are from Eastern Ukraine, why are they showing a Nato flag?
Trying to troll the russians with fascist nato flags.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 20-12-2014, 21:12:49
Not a picture but a video this time. A short clip (with English subtitles) about the mid life upgrade of the Finnish F/A-18s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA6fa7VOAUo

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-12-2014, 19:12:54
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8637/16065416071_d1c568b404_b.jpg)


Syrian T-72AV that has been in combat for a while...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Moustapha on 21-12-2014, 19:12:56
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8637/16065416071_d1c568b404_b.jpg)


Syrian T-72AV that has been in combat for a while...

Surprisingly sturdy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-12-2014, 20:12:03
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/2mfk6fc.jpg)
SS-24 Scalpel (RT-23 Molodets) intercontinental ballistic missile being launched from a rail-based car, Russia, December 2002.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-12-2014, 23:12:11
(http://i.imgur.com/CxfdjtP.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-12-2014, 21:12:26
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/2z8atfq.jpg)
Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen, Somalia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 01-01-2015, 09:01:48
Camouflage and sandals...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-01-2015, 17:01:45
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10898316_770664836341272_1431452998825086870_n.jpg?oh=ed3fecee9ac0254ca808e2c73eeae87c&oe=552425AB&__gda__=1430627347_2a75ce455773df64e053e296dec650f5)

Skorsky S-70, FNSS ACV-15, and a mule.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-01-2015, 19:01:25
Ages of transport in one photography :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-01-2015, 20:01:04
Camouflage and sandals...
The Romans wore sandals and they did well for themselves.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 04-01-2015, 06:01:15
They didn't really wear camouflage either, they wore shiny metal armor that probably made quite a bit of noise. Those lads there in the photo are probably wearing it just for uniformity, to be recognized as a soldier, and because it was stockpiled somewhere.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-01-2015, 07:01:22
Camouflage and sandals...

One of them is wearing sandals and socks :P


But they still have AKs and heavy weapons.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 05-01-2015, 18:01:05
(http://modelingmadness.com/review/viet/camf5aphoto.jpg)

One of my favorite US aircraft of all time= The F-5 Tiger. Here seen flown by the south vietnamese airforce
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-01-2015, 22:01:12
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/2h74fp0.jpg)
Kurdish fighters in Kobane/Ain al-Arab, Syria, late December 2014.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 06-01-2015, 22:01:47
So much Photoshop that it looks completely fake.
Also, somebody stained the carpet, i hope they make him suffer for ruining it like that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-01-2015, 09:01:49
Also, somebody stained the carpet, i hope they make him suffer for ruining it like that.

Dont worry, I bet he or she is burning in hell...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-01-2015, 18:01:08
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8669/15920670899_88a0195eac_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 11-01-2015, 12:01:07
(http://z5.ifrm.com/30192/69/0/p1230127/image.jpg)

Peshmerga posing with various rifles. Must be a logistical challenge supplying everyone with ammo of various calibres.

Thanks Theta. ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 11-01-2015, 12:01:57
(http://z5.ifrm.com/30192/69/0/p1230127/image.jpg)

Peshmerga posing with various rifles. Must be a logistical challenge supplying everyone with ammo of various calibres.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 11-01-2015, 13:01:54
They also lack standardization of equipment and discipline. Dat guy with the leather jacket and G36...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-01-2015, 21:01:25
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/edgardogil/Armour/M-46PattonBCompany6thTankbattalion24thInfantryDivisionMunsan-niCoreaMarzo19512.jpg)
One M46 patton pulls out another M46 patton in korea. These tanks were a major improvement over the M26 pershing, having a new continental 806HP engine and cross-drive transmission
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 12-01-2015, 21:01:49
Looks like a terrible place for tanks. One centimeter off course and you're stuck in the mud, not to mention there is absolutely nowhere to maneuver to if they get ambushed. Did the NVA have any viable AT though?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-01-2015, 22:01:07
Too intimidating with claws and fangs, yet it gets stuck in the mud.

0/10 try again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 12-01-2015, 22:01:30
You mean north korea right?

They had it in the form of Soviet copies of the Panzerfaust (and captured examples) and WW2 era anti-tank guns. But the M26 and M46 were very tough nuts to crack. Fighting was often over 500+meter range and these were hardened WW2 tank crews. Only the T34-85 was a capable match vs the M4A3E8 sherman, but bad training of Korean crews really limited this. Only early on was the T34-85 an onslaught because of the troops having little anti-tank guns aswel, and only having the M24 chaffee at there disposal
Too intimidating with claws and fangs, yet it gets stuck in the mud.

0/10 try again.
Perhaps ask that to the North koreans who faced these tanks at the bloody ridge.

Well you cant anyway, as our great leader Kim jong doesnt listen!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-01-2015, 01:01:40
AT Guns? pfft, who needs AT guns when you have mud crafted by glorious supreme leader.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-01-2015, 19:01:38
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/16096510747_5f510475e1_b.jpg)

Syrian T-34/85 abandonned during the Six Days War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 16-01-2015, 20:01:31
Looks like it,s armour was penetrated on the turret.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 19-01-2015, 16:01:54
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/10356210_595294480614408_7254589670292743500_n.png?oh=d7209c011061fa1b288fbe0316846248&oe=552E2D20&__gda__=1428265629_a345cfb35c39dcf679e9e8b9470465f7)
Quote
A Gas mask warning notice at the French front on the Somme - "Do not go there ... without taking your mask."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-01-2015, 03:01:09
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/n30z68.jpg)
Very illustrative picture from the fighting at Donetsk. I wonder what happened to the crew of that tank after the collapsing bridge trapped em there. Ukraine, lately.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 20-01-2015, 16:01:47
(http://www.clubhyper.com/images/m4a3jumbokoreagl_1.jpg)

M4A3E8 at a maintenance depot in korea
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SiCaRiO on 21-01-2015, 22:01:14

Very illustrative picture from the fighting at Donetsk. I wonder what happened to the crew of that tank after the collapsing bridge trapped em there. Ukraine, lately.

they probably got out by the scape hatch under the driver's seat
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-01-2015, 00:01:21
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/16109862277_4cddb3ce58_b.jpg)

French M24 Chaffee.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-01-2015, 10:01:00
they probably got out by the scape hatch under the driver's seat

Wouldn't the weight of the bridge have pushed the tank down through its suspension? It's hard to see but I think the space underneath the tank it isn't big enough anymore to use the floor escape hatches.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 23-01-2015, 14:01:04
(http://militarymashup.com/mmu_get_jpeg.php?09f1f8a148a7258fe6acc7ac94723d0bf)

A big image but one worth of it. M67 zippo and M50 ontos in action in vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 23-01-2015, 17:01:58
Donetsk Airport. Artillery fire correction using UAV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26zA_Uq4Yxo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-01-2015, 11:01:08
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10394082_825216367551655_6679981619133589237_n.jpg?oh=c0b294019dae55baa4c9cefc66284b95&oe=556BBEC4&__gda__=1432063000_5713e843e9bd1d43efbf0ab2dfec8883)

Quote
Mortar exercises by 39th Mechanised Infantry Regiment located in Camlibel, TRNC. 25/01/2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 26-01-2015, 13:01:31
(http://www.recce.co.za/_/rsrc/1266458241612/terry-the-lion/stories-about-terry/aaj.sized.jpg?height=280&width=400)

South african special forces, together with their mascot, Terry the Lion. As a cub, Terry entered a camp of the special forces and was raised by them. Terry would often wander into the wild to hunt, but always came back, whenever the Special forces came back from a mission (mostly against insurgents) and training. Terry was also know to always hang around in the pubs of the camp, went bathing and even had a specially designed cage for helicopter travel
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-01-2015, 18:01:04
(http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/panzerbar/17086497/251490/251490_original.jpg)

BMP-1 modified by ISIS, armed with a ZU-23-2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-01-2015, 21:01:50
Damn what will our JDAMs do now that they've outfitted their vehicles with nettings
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-01-2015, 03:01:07
It won't be meant to fight aircraft, and it is probably not meant to be detected or fought by aircraft, but this thingy brings instant death to an average syrian rebel with an AK-74 and a RPG. Because he will have nothing to destroy it.

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/2sb6d94.jpg)
YPG do-it-yourself-tank, Kobane/Ain al-Arab, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 29-01-2015, 09:01:42
Creative. Could look even cooler with a makeshift camo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 31-01-2015, 21:01:58
(http://www.newsbomb.gr/images/news/2015/01/30/imia-660.jpg)

Imia 31/1/1996, the closest Greece and Turkey have come to war after the 1974 invasion of Cyprus.


Quote
The whole event was hardly reported by the media and it was not widely known to either the Greek or the Turkish public until a month later, on 20 January 1996 when the Greek magazine GRAMMA ran a story, one day after Kostas Simitis was appointed to form the new Greek government as prime minister. The article brought a severe reaction from the Greek press, which was followed by the mayor of Kalymnos and a priest hoisting a Greek flag on the rocks on 26 January.

To oppose this, some Turkish TV journalists flew to the islet in a helicopter and raised a Turkish flag, bringing down the Greek one, the whole event being broadcast live on Turkish television. Within 24 hours, the Greek Navy changed the flag (on 30 January), resulting in an exchange of fierce statements by the Turkish Prime Minister Tansu Çiller and the new Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis. Turkish and Greek naval forces were alerted and warships of both countries, both NATO members, sailed to the islets.

During the crisis, at the night of 28 January, Greek special forces landed secretly on the east islet undetected. On 31 January at 1:40 am Turkish special forces SAT Commandos also landed undetected on the west islet and once again changed the flag escalating the tensions. It wasn't until 4 hours later when the Greeks noticed this when a Greek helicopter took off at 5:30 am from the Greek frigate "Navarino" for reconnaissance. During the mission it crashed over the islets (some speculating due to Turkish fire), but this was concealed by both states to prevent further escalation. Three Greek officers on the helicopter died (Christodoulos Karathanasis, Panagiotis Vlahakos, and Ektoras Gialopsos).

The immediate military threat was defused primarily by American officials—in particular, US envoy Richard Holbrooke, working by telephone with officials of both sides during the final hours of the crisis. The Greeks and Turks did not speak directly to one another, but were responsive to Washington's assistance as an informal intermediary. Agreement was given by both sides to the United States to return to the "status quo ante"—i.e., differing views on sovereignty and no military forces on the islets. Greek and Turkish officials provided assurances to the United States that their military forces on and arrayed around the islets would be removed, with the U.S. agreeing to monitor the withdrawal. While US engagement was instrumental in defusing the crisis, the fundamental territorial issue has remained unresolved since that time.

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Post by: PanzerKnacker on 31-01-2015, 22:01:53
Jesus effin Christ.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 31-01-2015, 22:01:02
All that because of some 0,04 square kilometers of dust in the middle of the sea... You got to love politics...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 01-02-2015, 03:02:06
Well this actually did have a sound start (if you read the wiki about it) but the way it was done in the end was retarded. I mean a couple of reporters and some other people almost bringing two nations at war...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 03-02-2015, 11:02:49
almost of remove kebab and remove gyros

(http://militarymashup.com/mmu_get_jpeg.php?117dc588ba9456e1baa47ed43c2fd3a03)

M41 Walker bulldog and M48 patton in Nam, baby!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-02-2015, 01:02:06
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/2lt1rlv.jpg)

Argentine A4 during an attack on the British Fleet, 1982 War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 09-02-2015, 01:02:46
(http://i.imgur.com/Ere0JmZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 11-02-2015, 21:02:25
(https://i.imgur.com/NLd72NG.jpg)

Finnish Defence Forces - Army - Charioteer Mk VII Model B in summer 1979.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-02-2015, 01:02:13
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/34q35ex.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 14-02-2015, 02:02:46
Apparently, as of Feb 10th, the Ukrainians have mounted an offensive towards Nowoasowsk, and are about halfway there now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-02-2015, 06:02:36
I believe that map is incorrect, it shows Crimea as a part of Ukraine and not Russia!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 14-02-2015, 08:02:01
So Proruss captured Debalzewe?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 14-02-2015, 10:02:22
I believe that map is incorrect, it shows Crimea as a part of Ukraine and not Russia!

What if the civil war is made as a cover up so that the Russians can take Crimea easily or with no more media cover?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-02-2015, 13:02:14
I believe that map is incorrect, it shows Crimea as a part of Ukraine and not Russia!

This is a map from european media. The annexation is illegal from european viewpoint. On our maps we do not draw borders that aren't accepted, would you?


So Proruss captured Debalzewe?

Not yet. From what I know there was a road connection that has been blocked by now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-02-2015, 02:02:19
The same site that released the map above, released a new map today. But there is a significant change since then. The frontline that was considered September 19th is now considered February 12th and vice versa. Interesting mistake, aint it?

(http://oi61.tinypic.com/34q35ex.jpg)

(http://oi61.tinypic.com/330vk14.jpg)

Actually I do believe that the later map variant is correct. However, the pocket between Debaltseve and Shakhtarsk is the MH-17 crash site from July 17th, 2014. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-02-2015, 13:02:16
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/15842ag.jpg)
Ukrainian Army, Peski, Ukraine, February 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-02-2015, 01:02:09
(http://pds27.egloos.com/pds/201502/08/60/f0205060_54d6eec37e5df.jpg)

North Korean vessel fires a Kh-35U (Kn-09 for NK) during testing.


At last!, a picture from North Korea that doesn't looks like it was taken in the '50s!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 17-02-2015, 06:02:16
(http://pds27.egloos.com/pds/201502/08/60/f0205060_54d6eec37e5df.jpg)

North Korean vessel fires a Kh-35U (Kn-09 for NK) during testing.


At last!, a picture from North Korea that doesn't looks like it was taken in the '50s!


403 - Forbidden

or not!



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-02-2015, 16:02:47
Spoiler
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/imttfc.jpg)
Rebel soldier of the First Slavyansk Brigade examining ukrainian remnants, the road to Debaltseve, Donetsk People's Republic, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-02-2015, 01:02:08
Spoiler
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/2r7vvba.jpg)
Remnants of the ukrainian army, road to Debaltseve, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-02-2015, 01:02:40
Spoiler
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/23kxi13.jpg)
Remnants of the ukrainian army, road to Debaltseve, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-02-2015, 01:02:45
I don't appreciate images of corpses being forced onto my monitor when I click the "View the most recent posts on the forum." link... especially if it has been going on for 3 days straight.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 20-02-2015, 01:02:09
I mean for fucks sake, even when I did it once or twice it was a link with a warning, damn son...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-02-2015, 14:02:17
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

(http://oi61.tinypic.com/2rc7vix.jpg)
First Slavyansk Brigade, civilian woman, Debaltseve area, Donetsk People's Republic, recently. If pictures and people displayed could talk, I wonder what they'd say.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Eat Uranium on 21-02-2015, 15:02:54
(http://i.imgur.com/L31VTIg.jpg)

Quote
Test pilot George Aird - flying a English Electric Lightning F.1 - ejected from his English Electric Lightning F.1 aircraft at a fantastically low altitude in Hatfield, Hertfordshire 13th September 1962
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-02-2015, 02:02:12
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/20r21s5.jpg)
Area of Debaltseve, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 22-02-2015, 10:02:58
a soviet tank ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 22-02-2015, 17:02:15
Looks like T-80.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-02-2015, 00:02:32
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/j12cci.jpg)
A deployed Separatist tank platoon awaiting combat, Debaltseve area, Donetsk People's Republic, recently. The windshield for the PKMS is new to me. Never seen that before.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-02-2015, 03:02:28
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/1zss5w.jpg)
An entrenched separatist tank, Debaltseve area, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-02-2015, 04:02:27
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/14m6qhf.jpg)
Separatist 122-mm Howitzer D-30, Debaltseve area, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-02-2015, 03:02:28
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/2ziy3c9.jpg)
Separatist 122-mm Howitzer D-30, Battle of Debaltseve, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-02-2015, 02:02:57
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/aw58c6.jpg)
Separatist T-80 (?), Battle of Debaltseve, Donetsk People's Republic, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 05-03-2015, 02:03:18
I struck gold!

http://youtu.be/smXCBdgbMfI

British cavalry charge at boers.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-03-2015, 01:03:57
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-g288aIIAA-820.jpg:large)

Iraqi TOS-1a used in Tikrit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 14-03-2015, 19:03:39
(http://webcdn.aa.com.tr/webdocs/609x405.42xc/modules/photogallery/255/19255/660b72ab8484b24924d7a4e77aa3b04a.jpg.thumb_700.jpg)

Daglica, Hakkari, 14.03.2015

The new helmet reminds me of this:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/rony_kastoun/Militaria%202/East-GermanStahlhelmLandstreitkraumlfteLandForces-M195676a_zps99d4f8d6.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-03-2015, 17:03:14
(http://i.imgur.com/V90fHdg.jpg)

Şırnak, 06.03.2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-03-2015, 23:03:49
(http://i.imgur.com/A6LalmO.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 22-03-2015, 12:03:21
(http://i.imgur.com/ViCl0fC.jpg)

Cleverly edited pic from last year's independence day parade  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-03-2015, 21:03:43
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/2qclbhz.jpg)
Once more, because it is so funny: Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen, Somalia.
Note the rusty barrel of the KPV-14.5 heavy machine gun on the bed of the Hilux, peeping out between the men.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-03-2015, 22:03:38
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/xncirt.jpg)
T-55 of the Islamic State, Rakka, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-04-2015, 17:04:24
(http://i.imgur.com/4AgWyU9.jpg)

Chemical exercise. 54. Mechanised Infantry Batallion, Edirne. 16-19 March 2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 08-04-2015, 20:04:03
(http://i.imgur.com/KjSqDtX.jpg)

Turkish Navy SAT teams exercise, mid-80's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-04-2015, 00:04:19
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/2hoiq8i.jpg)
German armored personnel carrier 'Fuchs', Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-04-2015, 12:04:18
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/4pzih4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-04-2015, 11:04:58
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Grumman_F11F_VF-33_1959.jpg)
Two U.S. Navy Grumman F11F-1 Tiger fighters (BuNos 141818, 141819) of Fighter Squadron VF-33 "Astronauts" in flight in 1960. VF-33 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 6 (CVG-6) (tail code "AF") aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CVA-11)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-05-2015, 22:05:18
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABJqFbrygpo/VUYWr55mGiI/AAAAAAAAH_4/uIZ1LBESt4I/s1600/j9Wl1-a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-05-2015, 13:05:05
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/McDonnell_F3H-2N_Demon_in_flight_in_1956.jpg/1280px-McDonnell_F3H-2N_Demon_in_flight_in_1956.jpg)
An F3H-2N Demon in flight in 1956
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 06-05-2015, 18:05:01
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11193377_477772325706650_5370590076898434541_n.jpg?oh=48aa3314ee80faf1c9e940d3cf9573c6&oe=55CAE97E&__gda__=1438954231_31230f17d56904f54005a8e3405e2df6)

Very rare photo: Trucks gather to be fixed and put into service or to be disassembled and used as spare parts in Konya before the Grand Offensive of Western Anatolia, circa 1922
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-05-2015, 23:05:32
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/NRA-3B_PTMC_DN-SC-83-05204.JPEG)
A Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior aircraft (BuNo 144834) equipped with electronic warfare (jammer) pods, with its wing folded up at the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu (California, USA), on 5 Apr 1982. FAIL 144834 is currently located at AMARG, Davis-Monthan AFB This NRA-3B aircraft is actually operated by Raytheon Flight Test Services out of Van Nuys airport, CA as N578HA, Buno 144825. It had the "Snoopy nose" radome removed and replaced with a conventional A-3 radome.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 07-05-2015, 23:05:58
Thanks for these pictures of jets i never heard about till now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 07-05-2015, 23:05:15
(http://www.glas-slavonije.hr/Slike/2015/04/177484.jpg)
Cro-slovenia military drill called "Shield-2015",2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-05-2015, 14:05:53
Thanks for these pictures of jets i never heard about till now.
Great to read, i'll try to post some more in the coming days  :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/F3D-2_VF-14_ATG-201_CVA-11_landing1954.jpg)
A Douglas F3D-2 Skyknight (BuNo 127072) of Fighter Squadron VF-14 Top Hatters, Air Task Group 201 (ATG-201), approaching the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CVA-11) during operations in the Western Atlantic between September and November 1954.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alubat on 09-05-2015, 22:05:20
(https://scontent-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11058693_1655081134713806_3847284527716232434_n.jpg?oh=1a1287c2bb4b3fd50098f2a614020680&oe=55C06A39)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-05-2015, 01:05:17
(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/aircraft/images/b/b2/Belgian_CF-100_Canuck_1959_250_Sqn_Beauvechain.jpg)
Belgian CF-100 Canuck in 1959, 350th Squadron
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-05-2015, 14:05:41
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/fbje9x.jpg)
Kanggon Military Training Area, 15 miles north of Pyongyang. Six ZPU-4 anti-aircraft guns are ligned up in front of a viewing area. This Small Arms Firing Range is the place where the Pyongyang Regime is supposed to hold its public executions of high ranked regime members fallen out of favour. Hyon Yong Chol, the north korean Minister of Defense has been reported to be the last victim on April 30th, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 13-05-2015, 20:05:37
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Electric_Voodoo.jpg)
EF-101B "Electric Voodoo"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-05-2015, 01:05:54
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/15o6kh4.jpg)
Syrian airmen prepare a barrel bomb to be dropped from a Mi-8 within syrian territory. Footage is reported to have been salvaged from a shot down helicopter, may the crew rest in peace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XYq_e16Wyo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XYq_e16Wyo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 22-05-2015, 22:05:21
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/15o6kh4.jpg)
Syrian airmen prepare a barrel bomb to be dropped from a Mi-8 within syrian territory. Footage is reported to have been salvaged from a shot down helicopter, may the crew rest in peace.

No disrespect for the crew but manually dropping bombs out of transport helicopters? That's just begging to get shot down?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-05-2015, 01:05:46
No, not a all. The Syrian regime flew thousands of these missions until today, mostly on cities belonging to the Free Syrian Army like Homs and Aleppo. Quoting wikipedia: Over time, government forces have refined their use of the barrel bomb to cause maximum damage - dropping one device and then waiting 10 to 30 minutes to drop another bomb on the same location. According to opposition activists, the aim is to ensure that those who flood the scene to rescue the victims are then themselves killed.

Neither the Free Syrian Army nor the Islamic State have weapons to reach for these helicopters at those altitudes. Plus: the syrian regime denies usage of barrel bombs until today as it is considered random bombing causing mainly civilian victims.

(http://oi58.tinypic.com/2d2apa8.jpg)
The secret behind the fighting power of shiite militia: 'Ok, I got 4 happy meals, those with the highest deathcount get one each. I'm sorry for the rest of you, try harder next time.' Fighters of the shiite Imam al-Ali Brigade prior to the liberation of Tikrit from IS forces, Iraq, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 23-05-2015, 11:05:28
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/15o6kh4.jpg)
Syrian airmen prepare a barrel bomb to be dropped from a Mi-8 within syrian territory. Footage is reported to have been salvaged from a shot down helicopter, may the crew rest in peace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XYq_e16Wyo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XYq_e16Wyo)

Apparently it is the contrary. They flying so high, the Rebels lack the heavier waeponary to reach them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-05-2015, 11:05:44
Really? My bad then, figured the rebels would at least have some .50 cals or old school AA/flak at their disposal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-05-2015, 15:05:59
Really? My bad then, figured the rebels would at least have some .50 cals or old school AA/flak at their disposal.

They have, but i dont think you can hit much with those at ranges larger then 3km.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-05-2015, 15:05:06
Well effective ranges of .50 cal / ZPU are between 2-4 km, but max distance is higher (over 6km for M2 browning for example). Service ceiling on Mi-8 is 4500m in perfect conditions hence my initial assumption that one hovering stationary shouldn't be hard to hit, but apparently it is.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 23-05-2015, 17:05:28
You're talking about rebels. Hell i think even properly trained troops on those guns wouldn't be able to hit that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 23-05-2015, 17:05:04
Please also note, you assume that for some reason you are shooting straight up, witch is unlikely.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-05-2015, 01:05:53
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/1z3x8pf.jpg)
A shiite member of the Imam al-Ali Brigade shooting rockets at IS emplacements, Tikrit, Iraq, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-05-2015, 13:05:34
(http://mmr.adlibhosting.com/madigopacx/wwwopac.ashx?command=getcontent&server=Maritime&value=marine%2F%2Fimages%2FFT%2F03699%2Ejpg&height=800&width=800)
Belgian-Dutch convoy consisting of Tromp, Zuiderkruis, Westdiep and what seems to me to be the Abraham van der Hulst, some time in the nineties. All the ships on this picture are no longer part of the Belgian or Dutch navy
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-05-2015, 01:05:58
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/14kk402.jpg)
A shiite militiaman presents the banner of the Gind al-Imam Brigades, Tikrit, Iraq, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-05-2015, 14:05:21
(http://i.imgur.com/vK6tRT8.jpg)

Men of the 1st Mechanised Infantry participating in Turkey-Azerbaijan Joint Exercises, Nakhcivan, May 2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 28-05-2015, 03:05:35
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/F-106A_102FIW_Tu95D_CapeCod_1982.jpeg/1280px-F-106A_102FIW_Tu95D_CapeCod_1982.jpeg)
An U.S. Air Force Convair F-106A Delta Dart (s/n 57-2494) of the 102nd Fighter Interceptor Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard based at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts (USA), intercepting a Soviet Tu-95 Bear D bomber aircraft off Cape Cod on 15 April 1982. The F-106A 57-2494 (c/n 8-24-77) was retired to the AMARC as FN0163 on 29 December 1987. It was converted to an unmanned QF-106A drone and shot down with a FIM-92 Stinger hand-held surface-to-air missile on 27 August 1996.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 29-05-2015, 14:05:51
EuroSpike anti-tank missile fired at a Finnish military exercise:
(https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/1911180_915503291806394_1684862824929604534_o.jpg)

And what it looks like when it hits:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11010980_915502595139797_3150861166850946085_n.jpg?oh=a39df1d6cd38627566a341090d3a9f5c&oe=560334F7&__gda__=1438858141_63245446bfeae4086e9410db345ca672)

If you have Facebook, here's a whole gallery of photos (67 in total) from the latest exercise in Lapland:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.912051905484866.1073741832.888125691210821&type=1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 29-05-2015, 18:05:24
^Don't need facebook to view the FDF galleries. Nice artillery vid there too
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-05-2015, 21:05:34
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Republic_XF-103_mock-up.jpg)
A mock-up of the F-103 was built at the Republic factory. In this image, the pilot's capsule is shown in its lowered position.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-06-2015, 01:06:19
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/348inmu.jpg)
Soldiers of the Battalion 'Kyiv-1' enroute to reinforce ukrainian positions near the town of Marinka, Oblast Donezk, Ukraine, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 08-06-2015, 11:06:03
Leopard 2A4 fires.

(http://i.imgur.com/j3OO8EO.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 09-06-2015, 01:06:05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7q5oldRKi8

Syrian rebels using a German 10.5cm leFH 18.

Naisss.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 09-06-2015, 10:06:58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7q5oldRKi8

Syrian rebels using a German 10.5cm leFH 18.

Naisss.

Where the hell did they get the ammo for it? The things some people keep in their basements (or more likely the government in their warehouses)... As horrible as it sounds, seems like ol' man Hitler just got more body count assigned to his soul. At this rate he'll be lucky if he gets out of Hell after serving his 999th eternal punishment...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 10-06-2015, 02:06:24
(http://i.imgur.com/8kSZHeN.jpg)



(http://i.imgur.com/Hf5nhCD.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 11-06-2015, 16:06:47
(https://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/random-06_10_15-600-43.jpg?w=600&h=518)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-06-2015, 14:06:22
200 years ago today, Napoleon did surrender (actually he didn't until July 15th, but that's why you don't trust pop songs for their historiography)

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10562466_10206920844160815_1902096506320030935_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-06-2015, 08:06:27
I remember that picture from that cringy "I pwn" you thread...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-06-2015, 00:06:58
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/ojdvf7.jpg)
German soldier during the NATO excercise 'Noble Jump', Żagań, Poland, June 18th, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 20-06-2015, 15:06:36
Oberstabsgefreiter, definitely a veteran...
Also this looks like a Panzergrenadier unit.

But in the end still wearing the beret wrong  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 20-06-2015, 15:06:43
But in the end still wearing the beret wrong  ;D

How so? I learned that the badge is supposed to worn between the left eye and the temple. So disregarding the fact that he´s wearing the para beret, he´s doing it how it´s supposed to be done.


Or are you one of those terrible people who positioned the badge right above the eye?  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-06-2015, 10:06:41
Video of some tanks in Syria for today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHOWPdnsjCw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-06-2015, 15:06:44
Video of some tanks in Syria for today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHOWPdnsjCw

footage shown 0:16 to 0:25 is running with double speed but have been dubbed with normal sound. In 5:16 you can see that the tanks are actually blind. They get guided by a person next to the cameraman. Thus the cameraman is directly linked to the observer in combat.

Both the cameraman and observer are actually not fearing enemy fire at all while making a good target themselves up there. They are already within the area that appears to be the enemy territory when the tanks arrive.

If the footage is not staged, it shows a superior attacker killing remnants of syrian rebels in an otherwise cleared area.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 24-06-2015, 17:06:44
That's an old pic, I remember it being used as loading screen in DC 0.2 or something

E: nvm, opened the first page for some reason :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Krätzer on 24-06-2015, 18:06:51
But in the end still wearing the beret wrong  ;D
Or are you one of those terrible people who positioned the badge right above the eye?  ;D

Am i?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: hOMEr_jAy on 24-06-2015, 21:06:11
Am i?

Fortunately, not. Seen enough of those people and strangely a larger number of them were officers...

Anyways. Aussies in Nam.

(http://i.imgur.com/aY1UDUW.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-07-2015, 00:07:53
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/258/19118636005_b04e2fea3d_b.jpg)


Syrian Arab Army T-72AV.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 12-07-2015, 00:07:40
To mama-san ! and peace in Ukraine :'(
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/14/76/68/04/nam510.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/233)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: TASSER on 12-07-2015, 23:07:59
Some sweet masonry on that T-72. I like how they have a few of those "wiggly" patio bricks.

A modern, yet classical backyard approach to HEAT defense :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 12-07-2015, 23:07:52
(http://i.imgur.com/abITMvq.jpg)

Looks like they bought FN Minimi's to the naval infantry. Probably going to replace the MG3 alongside the MPT-76.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 17-07-2015, 03:07:47
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/14/76/68/04/israle10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/234)

What army ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 17-07-2015, 04:07:20
Israeli
Yay for racial profiling and stereotypes!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 17-07-2015, 04:07:21
Still one of the nicest of my repertory, there not only contry with women in combat...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 20-07-2015, 06:07:33
Anyway , the Show must go on !

(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/14/76/68/04/challe10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/235)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 21-07-2015, 23:07:26
Exception tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbXSTyhBCwg

Respect.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alubat on 23-07-2015, 16:07:09
Exception tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbXSTyhBCwg

Respect.

Haha, nice moves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBC-xL_MTg
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alubat on 23-07-2015, 18:07:06
What if Italy conquered Southern France

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wXPYLbeDSyY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-07-2015, 18:07:14
Very unlikely.  Italian claimed goals in 1940 were Nice and Savoy, and nothing else.  After Vichy fell, the Italians did occupy the Rhone valley, but only as occupiers, not as annexation.  As for France, the Germans never planned on any form of breaking up France- they instead did plan on returning France to her normal state under Vichy, albeit without Alsace Lorraine, loss of some of her colonies (specifically Central African ones), and of course German Army bases in France itself.

Also, looks to me like that's from some sort of game, considering it includes Austria and dates for 1938 :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alubat on 23-07-2015, 18:07:09
Very unlikely.  Italian claimed goals in 1940 were Nice and Savoy, and nothing else.  After Vichy fell, the Italians did occupy the Rhone valley, but only as occupiers, not as annexation.  As for France, the Germans never planned on any form of breaking up France- they instead did plan on returning France to her normal state under Vichy, albeit without Alsace Lorraine, loss of some of her colonies (specifically Central African ones), and of course German Army bases in France itself.

Also, looks to me like that's from some sort of game, considering it includes Austria and dates for 1938 :P

Just found it by accident on youtube and thought it was a fun pic :-)
thanks for your info about france
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 25-07-2015, 17:07:01
You can also add Corsica & French Fleet

(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/14/76/68/04/sans_t10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/236)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-08-2015, 21:08:19
A video for a change today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_6hJj_gx5w&feature=youtu.be

IED attack on a Cobra APC in Bitlis, Turkey 03.08.2015
No dead no wounded  8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 06-08-2015, 18:08:27
(https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/11782458_950071615016228_4622785831523311536_o.jpg)

Marksman AA tanks on new Leopard 2 platform.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-08-2015, 23:08:07
(http://eleco.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/tapa14-810x552.jpg)


Our Mirages in one of their last flights in their long career serving the Argentine Air Force during a parade celebrating the 103th Anniversary of the Air Force. The replacement might be a few IAI Kfir Block 60 from Israel or Mirage F1s from Spain.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 20-08-2015, 14:08:43
Some interesting hand grenades..

(http://www.worldwar1.com/tripwire/jpg/0211_grenades.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 20-08-2015, 15:08:07
Awesome pic!  I love the improvised hand grenades of the First World War.  And I love improvised bomb-throwers even more.

Here's a French soldier with his crossbow for tossing bombs.
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/75882c407b2217a126de2a8666d33c9f/tumblr_inline_npdsijjW6x1s4zaw4_250.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 21-08-2015, 15:08:31
Who needs sandbags for protection when you got horses!

(http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/scw/photoessay/centelles.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 21-08-2015, 15:08:03
Where/when is that? Ireland?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 21-08-2015, 15:08:24
The caption said "Spanish Civil War", but I'm not exactly sure if they were right.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 21-08-2015, 17:08:23
The caption said "Spanish Civil War", but I'm not exactly sure if they were right.
Yes, that is correct. I know that pic and I have seen it several times (also in series with other pics from the same area). I guess the National Art Museum of Catalunya knows it's stuff when it comes to captions ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-08-2015, 23:08:44
(https://chivethebrigade.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/choose-weapon-08_13_15-920-13.jpg?quality=90&strip=info&w=600)
beautiful paintjobs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 25-08-2015, 23:08:37
Fly away bird!

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02788/ww1-pigeon-tank_2788228b.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 27-08-2015, 22:08:50
Pool !

(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/14/76/68/04/bnest10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/240)

Atl 2 Nest in Lorient, South Brittany with an heavy ww2 history, so heavy as every day i go in study here i secretly wish to dig the Tarmac.
Cause when i heard that the Luftwaffe hangar was just below this H1 Hangar, man, Dolemite come & dig this 4 me Bro ! I'll this divert this infamous Lord MocquardUlla, my master during the stage.... :'(
A-Hole Austin level...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 29-08-2015, 22:08:24
Last before "turn around thread" Breguet ATl2, 70 's avionics plane still usefull today.
1 or more stationned in Africa everytime, Dakar most of time, aah shit i get sentimental about Jean Mermoz in Palmyre, Akashi new whisky , turkisk Delice strike back, lik Général Winter.

(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/14/76/68/04/cockbr10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/242)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 31-08-2015, 16:08:04
(http://cdn.rt.com/files/2015.08/original/55e4534bc46188847f8b45ad.jpg)
Aircraft perform during a rehearsal for a military parade in Beijing August 23, 2015. © Stringer / Reuters
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 31-08-2015, 20:08:35
Oma y GAZelle ! ooooh gazoline dreams to fly this personnaly as a collector choppa lik the Huey !

(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/14/76/68/04/gaz10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/243)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-09-2015, 00:09:13
(http://www.defensa.com/images/stories/noticias/2015/8/army%20m3%20-%2007%2014-8-15.jpg)


Paraguay reactivated a number of M3 (5) and M3A1s (5) Stuarts as seen in a Military Parade on 24 July 2015. A decent asset to fight the EPP guerrillas.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-09-2015, 03:09:33
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/ats09l.jpg)
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) think-tank project Startpoint is presenting its vision of a 2050 battleship on the occasion of the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2015 exhibition.


http://www.gizmag.com/royal-navy-startpoint-dreadnought-2050/39204/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 06-09-2015, 07:09:52
Can it fly? Where are the lasers? I don't see a cloaking module or force field projectors?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-09-2015, 21:09:18
The lasers are the round shaped, black objects with bright dots on the side of the ship. A cloaking module is technically impossible and not needed as the ship got a stealth profile. And force field projectors are technically impossible so far, or does the Russian Navy own a prototype already?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FORGOTTENKEVINOHOPE on 06-09-2015, 22:09:47
http://www.popsci.com/boeing-just-patented-force-field-lasers


and for a pic

(http://www.popsci.com/sites/popsci.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/forcefieldpatentboeing.jpg?itok=Mk16pCpZ)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 07-09-2015, 19:09:07
A bagpiper going into action

(http://images.britishpathe.com/?id=84836&num=306&size=stillclean)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 07-09-2015, 20:09:31
Is that WW1?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 07-09-2015, 20:09:13
I think it is, since it looks like he came from a trench and he's going into no-man's-land.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pappa_bear on 07-09-2015, 20:09:47
Case tractor from my Grandfather back in 1947 in North-Brabant region, Netherlands.
He was plowing when a german anti-tank mine exploded, and blew up the front. ( it was a 3 wheel tractor).
If he did hit the mine with its plow, he would have been killed by shrapnel.
He sufferd injuries from shrapnel, but survived and was 82 when he died in 2002.

(http://i58.tinypic.com/xp06zk.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 07-09-2015, 20:09:25
I'm glad your Grandfather survived that explosion, cool story! :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Mayhemic.MAD on 08-09-2015, 22:09:49
Interesting story, Papa bear.. Glad he survived, that tractor sure got a beating.
Sad that people still get harmed even long after the war is over.. Just today there was another bomb being defused in Nürnberg, 6000 people had to evacuate their homes for a few hours.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-09-2015, 01:09:32
(http://oi58.tinypic.com/66hyfm.jpg)
Russian assault landing ship 'Nikolai Filchenkov' pictured in the Syrian port of Tartu on September 2nd, 2015. It is believed to be carrying equipment from the 810th non-divisional marine brigade, based in Sevastopol in Crimea.

Russia is being reported to assemble a mobile air traffic control center as well as quarters for 1000 troops at the airport of Latakia. Russian Suchoi 34 jets are are reported to patrol Syrian skies since September 2nd, 2015. It appears the reason for this is that russian troops got engaged into combat defending their installations at Latakia airport on August 23rd, 2015.

Extra:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/09/08/10/2C124D5E00000578-3226009-image-a-22_1441704789609.jpg) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/embed/video/1212271.html)
BTR-82 during the battle of Latakia, August 23rd, 2015. These vehicles have been exclusive to the armies of Russia and Kazakhstan until today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-09-2015, 01:09:39
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/ogyt1z.jpg)
British Mark I tank on its way to its first combat duty, Guillemont, France, September 15th, 1916. Note how many soldiers stare at the tank, as they have probably never seen one before.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-09-2015, 15:09:22
(http://cdn.rt.com/files/2015.09/original/55f3de48c361885d768b4578.jpg)
An F/A-18A Hornet from Australia's Air Task Group refuels at sunset from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft during the first mission of Operation OKRA to be flown over Syria. © defence.gov.au
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 17-09-2015, 21:09:31
Indochina war, Grand-Pa is here, It is written : "Defeated but not Tamed"
He also wrote behind "Defeated"

(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/14/76/68/04/pypy10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/246)

The second pic. is on the deck of the Richelieu in 1947 at Cherbourg, it is written behind:
"Well on his legs before the woe"

He was wounded in indo & took 3 bullet, he kept one Inside till he died
Strange fact is that i was in the same hospital room when my troubles came.
Fun fact is when we were kids my bro asked him at xmas meeting, "show me your bullet hole"
in french "Montres moi ton trou de balle" which roughly traduced give "show me your Butt-hole ! "
Explosion of laughing !
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 18-09-2015, 02:09:26
Riders on the Stonne, same season as the battle.

(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/14/76/68/04/stonne10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/247)

 8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-09-2015, 04:09:01
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Scrapping_Battleships_1923.jpg)
Guns from battleships being scrapped in Philadelphia Navy Yard during December 1923. USS South Carolina being dismantled in the background.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pappa_bear on 18-09-2015, 11:09:14
(http://s.ngm.com/2015/08/laos/img/bomb-craters-opener-615x461.jpg)
The U.S. dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs on Laos from 1964 to 1973 during the Vietnam War. That’s equal to a planeload every 8 minutes for 9 years.


Laos  the most heavily bombed country on earth
©By T. D. Allman
Photographs by Stephen Wilkes  NatGeo
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 18-09-2015, 20:09:57
Really beautiful picture, with a terrible story behind it. Thanks for posting, Pappa bear!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-09-2015, 14:09:52
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/11uxq48.jpg)
Russian build up of arms, Latakia Airport, Syria, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 19-09-2015, 14:09:39
They even watered the plants, hey!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-09-2015, 01:09:34
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/2eobdjr.jpg)
Rebel Hilux with a ZPU-4 anti-aircraft gun mounted on the flatbed, Syria, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-09-2015, 22:09:53
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/x3hb2g.jpg)
Russian build up of arms, Latakia Airport, Syria, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pappa_bear on 21-09-2015, 14:09:41
I sure hope Russia can create a stable situation in Syria and Iraq.
Altough I strongly disagree their actions in Ukraine. That war is just a pointless propaganda machine where 193 of my Dutch brothers and sisters were killed. Both Ukraine and Russia are creating a meatgrinder in donbass.
Thank you for sharing
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 21-09-2015, 18:09:24
I doubt they would park their most expensive tanks bunched up on an open parking lot near residential areas?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-09-2015, 19:09:26
That's an airfield that just happens to be near residential (possibly) areas.  Totally realistic to have an offloading and deployment area in a safe zone, especially when you know you're at very very little risk of air attack.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 21-09-2015, 23:09:24
I was rather talking about Syrian rebels who are known to have access to HAT equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-09-2015, 23:09:10
But the rebels are in areas quite a long way from Latakia.  Latakia is not at all in the fighting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-09-2015, 01:09:26
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/29cqnax.jpg)

There appear to be 2 more bases in use by the Russians in the area around Latakia. An article reveals also some interesting info on russian airplanes stationed in Syria. Accordingly to the article there are:

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 24-09-2015, 09:09:15
I'm just looking forward to the new maps in Project Reality.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-09-2015, 00:09:58
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/zofd5x.jpg)
Russian build up of arms, Latakia Airport, Syria, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 27-09-2015, 02:09:42
Yesterday I read in the news that Russia "finally decided" to go fight against IS in Syria. It made me think of all these pics you posted Dukat, thx.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-09-2015, 20:09:28
Syria might be the new post-war Germany, a country divided in two.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-09-2015, 15:09:25
There is a new picture from Latakia airport.

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/29gmnb7.jpg)
This handout image taken by EADS' Astrium Press on September 20, 2015, by Pleiades Satellite purports to show a view of Russian fighter jets and helicopters at a military base in Latakia, Syria.

(http://oi61.tinypic.com/11uxq48.jpg)
Russian build up of arms, Latakia Airport, Syria, 2015.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 30-09-2015, 19:09:55
Who the hell designed that place? It's so small and inefficient...

What a bunch of numpties, must have been desperate to get that much.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-10-2015, 02:10:02
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/do7xc2.jpg)
Bassel al Assad Air Base, Latakia, Syria, September 20th, 2015.

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/29gmnb7.jpg)
This handout image taken by EADS' Astrium Press on September 20, 2015, by Pleiades Satellite purports to show a view of Russian fighter jets and helicopters at a military base in Latakia, Syria.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-10-2015, 22:10:05
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/2qcqfdg.jpg)
Taliban fighter in the streets of Kunduz celebrating their victory over the Afghan army driving a car, belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross, Septmber 29th, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-10-2015, 01:10:44
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/2rnwl6x.jpg)
Russian(orange) and american airstrikes (blue) on syrian soil between September 30th and October 4th, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 07-10-2015, 05:10:01
Well, somebody has to pick up the slack and make sure the job gets done 100%.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 07-10-2015, 15:10:47
Well, somebody has to pick up the slack and make sure the job gets done 100%.
Yes indeed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 07-10-2015, 20:10:20
Depends entirely on what you define as "the job". Putin sure isn't active in Syria for the same reasons as Obama.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-10-2015, 01:10:23
(http://oi57.tinypic.com/244ph07.jpg)
A member of the Islamic State waves a flag in the streets of Raqqah. Raqqah is considered the capital of the Islamic State and has so far been spared from the destruction other syrian cities received.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-10-2015, 01:10:00
(http://zona-militar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12088346_1670771776468620_204273806469276746_n.jpg)

Argentine Air Force in better days. Today, we can't field half of that force at once.


Soon, we will have no interceptors at all.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-10-2015, 14:10:01
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/29o1w5v.jpg)
North korean soldiers are having a meal next to their quarters on the occasion of the Pjongyang parade on October 10th, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-10-2015, 05:10:15
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7670/16714214214_3960702ae4_b.jpg)

According to the description: "A Crusader tank turret armed with a 6-pounder gun mounted on top of a concrete position dominating Quang Yen, north of Haiphong."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 11-10-2015, 18:10:05
(http://www.mosinnagant.net/images/M44-Lad-01.jpg)

Quote
Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine in the Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-10-2015, 00:10:12
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/422/18668419282_69ab0a00d2_b.jpg)

Australian Centurions during target practice, Long Hai hills, Vietnam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 13-10-2015, 08:10:22
(http://i.imgur.com/shvzxCX.gif)

November 14th, 1917.
Soldier in black and white uniform to conceal him while climbing trees. He stands in front of a house camouflaged to represent a fence and trees. Company F, 24th Engineers. American University, D.C. Army Engineer Corps.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-10-2015, 01:10:56
What soldier?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 14-10-2015, 06:10:07
Well it might seem funny, that they would even think that it would work. But being that there were so many groups of engineers, students, and others looking for something to do you kind of experiment until you discover something good.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-10-2015, 12:10:38
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/B-47As%2C_Boeing_Airplane_Co._Plant_II%2C_North_Apron%2C_Wichita%2C_KS%2C_1951.jpg)
Seven B-47A at Boeing Wichita plant in January 1951.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-10-2015, 01:10:18
(http://oi60.tinypic.com/294tl08.jpg)
A rebel is using a BGM-71 TOW launcher against enemy targets, Syria, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-10-2015, 00:10:39
(http://i.imgur.com/tc7RtK8.jpg)

Hinds in Latakia.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Alubat on 17-10-2015, 15:10:24
(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bGH-jho8VQI/ViDgPwXVApI/AAAAAAAAags/k4lsfuUPXeY/s1600/Billy-the-Kid-2-%25255B3%25255D.jpg)

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_KVXmFKCEEI/ViDgS-LsQII/AAAAAAAAahE/HbMzqQCb-9U/Billy-the-Kid002_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg)

Billy the Kid & the Regulators playing Croquet Summer 1878
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-10-2015, 02:10:32
(http://jornadaonline.com/Fotos/Archivo/boko-haram-isis-001.jpg)


Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. Boko Haram pledged Allegiance to ISIS recently, but the group seems to have retreated back to it's Guerrilla form, instead of actually controlling territory.

Still, they're doing waves of suicide bombings in Nigeria, Niger and Chad. The US is expected to send 300 soldiers to assist the combined efforts against Boko Haram.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-10-2015, 01:10:10
(http://oi61.tinypic.com/drf86w.jpg)
M1A1 Abrams, the yellow flag indicates affilitiation with a shiite militia, I believe. Iraq, 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-10-2015, 02:10:33
(http://orig02.deviantart.net/5b43/f/2014/318/8/f/1990_6x5_by_michelum-d86f497.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-10-2015, 01:10:10
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2d179jl.jpg)
Russian GAZ-2975 'Tigr' Infantry Mobility Vehicle and crew during an exercise.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 29-10-2015, 04:10:18
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Mp-daCwdOk/VUJOGq02ozI/AAAAAAAALxw/rpSc7nL5Sk0/s1600/7228659122_69e2777b11_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 29-10-2015, 21:10:21
WW1 Alpenjaeger, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 29-10-2015, 21:10:03
probably, but it's living history dude back in 2012
https://www.flickr.com/photos/26943652@N05/sets/72157629802318508
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 31-10-2015, 06:10:46
F*ck armor, It's all about speed and firepower!
(http://i.imgur.com/Nk7fFEQ.jpg)
106mm Recoilless cannon on a Willy. (Northern Norway, 1953 or -56)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-11-2015, 14:11:20
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/B-66_Destroyer.jpg)
A Douglas B-66B (53-506) in flight
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-11-2015, 16:11:49
(http://cdn2.img.mundo.sputniknews.com/images/105316/51/1053165163.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-11-2015, 14:11:33
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/v42qg7.jpg)
A kurdish soldier is looking at the city of Sinjar, standing on a hill north of the city, Iraq, recently. Note the Gazelles in front as well.

The kurdish militias are reported to have conquered the city from the Islamic State today. Sinjar got famous when the Islamic State conquered the city in August 2014, causing a mass exodus of people. In response, the US military started their bombing runs in Iraq and Syria then.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-11-2015, 20:11:19
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03242/syria-female-comma_3242263k.jpg)

Female Volunteers, part of the Syrian Arab Army, resting on top of a T-72 Tank, Jobar, Damascus.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 28-11-2015, 22:11:10
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2d179jl.jpg)
Russian GAZ-2975 'Tigr' Infantry Mobility Vehicle and crew during an exercise.

Is there a reason the gunner is using his assault rifle instead of the HMG? Is the HMG mounted on a static instead of a turret ring?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 30-11-2015, 20:11:43
(http://www.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/wwi/wwitech/w_10.jpg)

Quote
A British false tree, a type of disguised observation post used by both sides. (Australian official photographs/State Library of New South Wales)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 01-12-2015, 20:12:38
(http://i.imgur.com/cCk9dSH.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 02-12-2015, 01:12:16
pic
Hobbits.. :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-12-2015, 20:12:43
(http://icube.milliyet.com.tr/SonDakikaHaberGaleriler/2015/12/03/--6354089.Jpeg)

School building recaptured from PKK by Gendarmerie Special Operations in Mardin, Turkey, December 2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-12-2015, 05:12:32
(http://i.imgur.com/qODs5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 08-12-2015, 11:12:21
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg21/lancermc/Agi7348gd.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/HMS_Agincourt_%281914%29.JPG)
HMS agincourt, bristling with guns. A ship first intended for brazil, before delivery, Brazil sold it to turkey. When WW1 almost broke out, Agincourt was ceased by Britain because she was considered to valuable to give up. With bayonets attached the turkish personell was removed from the ship in the UK. This was one of the major leverages of the pro-german factions for The ottoman empire to join Germany in WW1 (as agincourt was paid partly by the public)

Being then an unique ship in the royal navy, she carried 14 305mm guns in 7! turrets. She also had luxurious officer quarters and spacious accomidations for the crew. Her secondary armament was heavy with 16 6 inch guns and 10 3 inch guns. The first to fire at Jutland, both the british and german navy were awe inspired by the massive broadside this ship unleashed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-12-2015, 17:12:49
(http://i.imgur.com/6WV9E0y.jpg)

Get in loser, Kaiserschlacht's starting in an hour.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-12-2015, 03:12:40
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2j2tjpz.jpg)

Peruvian T-55s during their latest Military Exercise.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-12-2015, 04:12:36
(http://img.over-blog-kiwi.com/0/54/74/56/20151125/ob_2fedbb_mirage-2000n-engage-dans-l-operation.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pappa_bear on 24-12-2015, 21:12:10
Stug III, located in syria. Photo taken around 2002. Damaged during 6 day war perhaps??
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa1/jamesite/Syrian%20Stug%20III/50672115.jpg) (http://s199.photobucket.com/user/jamesite/media/Syrian%20Stug%20III/50672115.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-12-2015, 06:12:14
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5706/23277506183_3ddda77a3e_b.jpg)

Lebanese Sherman Firefly during crisis in Lebanon, Tripoli, 1958
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pappa_bear on 28-12-2015, 12:12:50
(http://www.teunvoeten.com/images/Bosnia/photo_Bosnia_01.jpg)
Sarajevo, July 1993
Children in the street play with an old bazooka and handmade toy-guns while faking the sound of incoming shells.
©Teun Voeten
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 29-12-2015, 22:12:32
To play BF "OLD Skool" style !  A wide & deep bunker shitbucket  ;D

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/14/76/68/04/sh100010.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/282)

Fremur River Line, STP. " GINSTERBERG " , R515 typ
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 30-12-2015, 20:12:56
Heil to the cook ! (He's on the carrier Charles de Gaulle)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/14/76/68/04/23525210.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/283)
Inside the Mammut ! big radar bunker with some nice statics Inside, these are wire tunnels.
Located between Brest and ST-Malo (Perros - La Clarté)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: musska on 31-12-2015, 20:12:40
Days of Thunder !

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/14/76/68/04/img_1810.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/284)

Like a Boss !

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/14/76/68/04/img_1710.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/285)

Sorry 4 multiple pic rule ! that's my last post here so... !

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/14/76/68/04/img_1711.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/14766804/286)

Tchuss !
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-01-2016, 15:01:02
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/eply4i.jpg)
Islamic State territorial gains and losses until early December 2015.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-01-2016, 03:01:40
(http://s11.postimg.org/a5xlabu0z/2qd.jpg)

Daesh terrorist and a captured, non-operational Syrian MiG-21UM.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 04-01-2016, 11:01:49
Allah will make it fly

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02574/syria-tank-rest_2574572b.jpg)

Free syrian army rebels taking a rest under the hull of their T-72 tank
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Pappa_bear on 08-01-2016, 11:01:43
(http://www.defence.lk/img/20090221_C02.jpg)
Quote
LTTE Tamil Tiger plane shot down by Sinhalese army. More info https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Tigers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Tigers)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-01-2016, 23:01:55
(http://russianplanes.net/images/to182000/181338.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 11-01-2016, 10:01:27
(http://i.imgur.com/8rfGqjU.jpg)

Pretty rare picture of a FDF combined arms exercise in 1920's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-01-2016, 14:01:00
(http://img.welt.de/img/geschichte/crop150849071/1539404560-ci16x9-w780/Draisine-im-Ersten-Weltkrieg.jpg)
German pioneers on the Eastern Front during WW I
full article: http://www.welt.de/geschichte/article150849073/Die-wohl-seltsamsten-Militaerfahrzeuge-der-Weltkriege.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 18-01-2016, 16:01:00
(http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/1CE8/production/_87700470_hi030919028v3.jpg)

One of the target in Jakarta bombing (14-1-2016) by IS. My work place is in this picture, it is the building blocked by street lamp in the foreground. I passed this junction 30 minutes ago and almost every day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-01-2016, 07:01:54
Oh, hey guys. How's it been?
(http://i.imgur.com/GM9RZ7R.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 19-01-2016, 15:01:47
Hello Kading, welcome back, where have you been?

Is that you in the picture?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kading on 19-01-2016, 19:01:03
I've been doing this and that. Foolishly neglecting the FPS world.
It is not me in the picture. I'm not nearly old enough.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-02-2016, 21:02:14
(https://i.imgur.com/B0rqnS7.jpg)
Military Situation in Aleppo Governorate, February 7th, 2016. The different symbols withing a factions territory show the different parties and their fighting units.

Currently Aleppo is all over the news. The military situation in Aleppo is twisted for longer, but now the Syrian Army is making an attempt to trap the syrian rebell forces in a pocket. This is causing the latest wave of refugees. I don't know if the rumors are right, but there are still 300.000 people reported to live in Aleppo.

Edit:// It appears that the 30.000 refugees are actually camping at the syrian-turkish border crossing north of Salameh.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-02-2016, 23:02:22
(https://i.imgur.com/82GeHqW.jpg)
Military Situation in Aleppo Governorate, February 10th, 2016.

There is some interesting development, from a military viewpoint. It appears that the Syrian Army and their allies made some decisive push on what has become a pocket of the Free Syrian Army between Aleppo and the Turkish border.

While the Kurds attack rebel positions at Menagh from the West, The Syrian Army is pushing from South towards Tal Rifaat. The City of Tal Rifaat already offered surrender to the Syrian Army, but rumors say that Al Nusra is digging in at Tal Rifaat now after having drawn out of Combat at Menagh.

Question is, whether the Syrian Army got enough momentum to take Tal Rifaat or even Mare'.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-02-2016, 23:02:26
That sucks for the terrorists dressed up as "moderate" rebels to be honest.

Also, the Syrian Arab Army is about to launch an offensive to take Taqba Airbase from Daesh, dangerously close to Raqqa, Capital City of the so-called Caliphate

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca9S3ayW0AATKpw.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-02-2016, 17:02:43
I'm so sick of the discussion about 'moderate' rebels. During 5 years of war people did not rest to condemn all insurgents as terrorists, and now, that the moderate rebels are weaker in numbers than ever, this is taken as proof for their non-existence ever. Still, there are dozens of different factions within the Free Syrian Army, not all of them are Salafists.

Unless you do not drop your rose colored glasses, I won't be able to discuss things with you on eye level.

Personally, I have no doubts in the Syrian offensive along the M42 towards Raqqa, but as ISIS rarely confirms territorial losses, this is still unconfirmed, though published via 'South Front' and 'Syrian.Military.Capabilities'. The problem with both sources is, that they're propaganda channels of the syrian regime. They're good if you need confirmation about developments, but they're no indepent source of news.

Or would you trust the stories published on a site called Dukat's.Dick.Capabilities?

Nevertheless the 'moderate' Rebels are actually no faction you can expect to be a part of future Syria. They had their climax. In the near future, there will be only 3 faction in Syria: Kurds, Assads Regime and the Islamic State. The Free Syrian Army disposed itself by thir action in the past:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca9Eu7SUMAAeKeO.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-02-2016, 19:02:52
Today I'd like to tell another story. Therefor I need to post 3 pictures. Please forgive me.

The first picture gives an interesting overview.

(https://i.imgur.com/PjlVugB.jpg)
Military Situation in northwestern Syria, February 14th, 2016.

Syria and its allies:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Flag_of_Syria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Syria.svg.png) Syrian Army
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Flag_of_the_Syrian_Social_Nationalist_Party.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Syrian_Social_Nationalist_Party.svg.png) Syrian Social Nationist Party (Lebanon)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Syrian_Resistance_Flag.svg/23px-Syrian_Resistance_Flag.svg.png) Syrian Resistance (Marxism–Leninism)

Rebels:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Flag_of_the_Al-Nusra_Front.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Al-Nusra_Front.svg.png) Al-Nusra (Al-Kaeda)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Syrian_National_flag.svg/23px-Syrian_National_flag.svg.png) Free Syrian Army
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Logo_of_the_Islamic_Front_%28Syria%29.svg/17px-Logo_of_the_Islamic_Front_%28Syria%29.svg.png) Islamic Front (Salafism/Islamism)

The red dashed line in the map above shows the frontline on October 7th, 2015. Since then, the Syrian Army is gaining territory by pushing northwards. As you can see, the area is rather mountainous, providing special conditions for combat.

In this context, I'd like to show a picture from Bassel Al Assad Airbase, Latakia, where the Russians have stationed its airforce and supplementary units:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca3Ks7sW0AAfHlS.jpg)

Question is: Where did the field artillery go?

It didn't vanish, its here:
Сирия Syria HD exclusive ★ заметки военкора 0009 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6ZITE2-lIY)

After watching the video, I really wonder whether these GRAD missiles, that have been freshly shipped to syrian rebels might pose a thread to the russian artillery positions:

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/12670598_719482138187071_972530495548489959_n.jpg?oh=6260d1dc636c6975905c3c3ae4fa6440&oe=5766EF6B)

Edit: // Replaced map 'Military Situation in northwestern Syria, February 7th, 2016' by 'Military Situation in northwestern Syria, February 14th, 2016'
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-02-2016, 01:02:47
(https://i.imgur.com/4ZtGJqm.jpg)
Military Situation in Aleppo Governorate, February 15th, 2016.

YPG took Tal Rifaat, trying to restrict syrian army access on the crumbling rebel pocket.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-02-2016, 01:02:50
Also, the Syrian Arab Army is about to launch an offensive to take Taqba Airbase from Daesh, dangerously close to Raqqa, Capital City of the so-called Caliphate

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca9S3ayW0AATKpw.png)

Already 2 days ago, Russia Insider (http://russia-insider.com/en/syrian-army-now-15-kilometres-away-cutting-isis-half/ri12841?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork) asked ironically: ISIS - How well can it swim? Picture is self explanatory.

(http://russia-insider.com/sites/insider/files/styles/1200xauto/public/syria_0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-02-2016, 01:02:25
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2ibmb6g.jpg)
SDF/YPG took control of Mare', following a deal in which Mare' Op Room groups evacuate the city. Rumors say that many moderate rebels in the area defect to SDF/YPG while Islamists tend to defect to ISIS.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-02-2016, 02:02:55
(https://i.imgur.com/dXWxlzY.jpg)
Military Situation in Aleppo Governorate, February 20th, 2016.

The Syrian Army closed the pocket east of Aleppo. About 800 ISIS fighters are reported to be trapped. Makes you wonder, what drove ISIS commanders not to withdraw from the pocket that was about to be closed for weeks now. Paralysis? Somehow ISIS doesn't stop to move in the patterns of the 3rd german Reich.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-02-2016, 00:02:08
(https://i.imgur.com/orHlUqb.jpg)
Military Situation in Central Syria, February 21st, 2016.

Seems like the progress of the syrian army on Tebaqah Airfield is not as fast as Syria wants us to believe. In the left upper corner you can see, that the ISIS pocket east of Aleppo (and west of Kuweires Airbase) is totally gone and considered territory of the syrian army.

It makes me wonder about the reports accepted as true. It took the syrian army about a week to sweep the area around the thermal power plant from IEDs (improved explosion devices). Now it took them only 24 hours to overcome 800 ISIS fighters in that pocket? Doubtable. Either they made their progress more early, or there were never 800 ISIS militiamen trapped.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-02-2016, 01:02:07
(https://i.imgur.com/4mXJYcv.jpg)
Military Situation in Central Syria, February 22nd, 2016.

Breaking News: ISIS and Free Syrian Army cut the Syrian Army's only supply route towards Aleppo in a joint operation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 23-02-2016, 01:02:30
Nice job Dukat 8) Really love your reports about ISIS and Ukraine.Keep rolling!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-02-2016, 02:02:10
I'm not doing these maps. I only gather some information from people who are much deeper into this. All credit belongs to them.

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/12779232_522643684571249_1807888504657279693_o.jpg)
Military Situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate, February 23rd, 2016.

The Syrian Army has launched a counteroffensive that is reported to be rather successive. Several villages are reported to have been retaken.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-02-2016, 02:02:47
(http://edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_Khanasser_February_24_2AM.png)
Battle for Khanasser: The Territorial Control as of February, 24th, 2016, 2 A.M.

There is really nothing new to report from the frontlines though this map is already outdated by 24 hours. There are heavy clashes between ISIS and the syrian army, lots of combat footage has been published.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 25-02-2016, 23:02:45
(http://jonovos.com/novoselslides/novosel_flightSuit.jpg)

Michael Novosel,Croat,served in US Air Force and fought during whole WW2,Korea war and Vietnam. In WW2 he fighted on Pacific and flew at end B-29. As soon as Korean war started,he went on and fighted until end of war. As Vietnam started,we went immideatly to join but Air Force didnt needed anymore upper officers. He gave up his rank just to get in and drive helicopters.During that war, Novosel flew 2,543 missions and extracted 5,589 wounded personnel, among them his own son, Michael J. Novosel, Jr. His son then recomended him for Medal of Honor which he was decorated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-02-2016, 02:02:25
(https://i.imgur.com/gEBm2Uz.jpg)
Military Situation in Central Syria, February 25th, 2016.

The backbone of the Syrian Army are the so called 'Tiger Forces', a rather small elite unit that is carrying out attacks and offensives that have highest priority. Tiger Forces carried out the attacks north of Aleppo and closed the ISIS pocket between Aleppo and Kuweires Airfield east of Aleppo, where ISIS is lately reported to have drawn out their 800 fighters in time. Maybe this created reserves for the latest assault on the Aleppo supply route by ISIS. Due to the current mission of the Tiger Forces, the assault on Aleppo is on hold.

It appears that ISIS does not have the military strength to withstand attacks of the heavily armed and well equiped Tiger Forces. The Syrian Army keeps closing the gap cut by ISIS into the only supply route towards Aleppo. Russian airforce has been reported to have flown 62 sorties within the last 2 days, most or all of them in the area of Khanasser. Both Khanasser and Shalalah Kabira have been snatched from ISIS hands who's casualties are reported to be very, very high.

Edit: // Note that ISIS appears to have cut another gap into the supply route towards Aleppo and Ithriyah, this time west of Ithriyah.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-02-2016, 01:02:50
The Syrian army established full control over their supply route towards Aleppo at Khanasser. I spare you the map. You can figure yourself.

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/21ngked.jpg)
Current Syria Truce Deal ceasefire zones map.

The ceasefire negotiated at the beginning of this week started a couple of hours ago. Both ISIS and Al-Nusra are excluded. The zones for the ceasefire can be seen above.

********************

Extras:

Recently Syria started mass producing its own IR/Laser warning/jamming device after Syrian Rebels received TOW launchers. These devices are now fitted in large numbers to syrian armor. It is just not a guarantee for survival if your enemy got balls. I can't tell how hard the tank has been damaged, if at all. Point is, that this tank is a T-90, which is rather new for Syria.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOJSz1WOEg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOJSz1WOEg)

Warning. Graphical footage.
When #SAA & #Hezbollah ruins your trip to #Rome #Italy. #ISIS #Daesh (https://twitter.com/Hamosh84/status/702976300055699456)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-02-2016, 16:02:33
Looks to me like the cease fire zones only cover a few areas, and none of the zones that are actually being contested with offensives.  Also love how the map claims that 'all' that Green is al-Busra, when it really is only a part of the large green blob.  Also love how the map hasn't updated much at all to show that Al Hasakah fell to the Kurds months ago, and Al-Shaudadi just fell to the Kurds this past couple of weeks, with the Kurds pushing ISIL almost completly out of the Al Hasakah province.  Note that wiki hasn't updated since Feb 23rd to show the Syrian Army breaking the encirclement of Aleppo, so that small part is out of date.  Also note that the white section in the Green blob is the actual Al-Nusra control:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Syrian%2C_Iraqi%2C_and_Lebanese_insurgencies.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-02-2016, 02:02:35
(http://edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_Northern_Aleppo_February_27_10AM.png)
Northern Aleppo: the territorial control as of February 27th, 2016, 10 A.M.

The Syrian Army is handing over the village of Ahras to the YPG. Ahras is a kurdish settlement. As YPG and syrian army don't fight each other, Assad is straightening his frontlines and can focus his troops on ISIS in the east and Rebels in the south. Smart move.

IMHO the Kurds will be the losers again, if Assad manages to win against Free Syrian Army and ISIS. He then could hope for great support from Turkey in containing the Kurds.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-03-2016, 01:03:13
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/1zd90jr.jpg)
Knocked out Rebel tank, pocket of Darayya, Damascus outskirts, February 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 01-03-2016, 13:03:29
What's that large tracked thing in the background?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-03-2016, 15:03:37
That is the Rebel tank.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2zftphu.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 01-03-2016, 22:03:06
Ah, OK, I thought the tank on the left was the knocked out one. So the rebels are into making huge ass tanks, or why is it so big compared to the other two in the picture?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-03-2016, 22:03:06
Because they basically just took a bulldozer and put as much sheet metal on it as possible.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 01-03-2016, 22:03:31
looks like a caterpillar D8k
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 02-03-2016, 07:03:57
What's that large tracked thing in the background?
That is the Rebel tank.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2zftphu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-03-2016, 01:03:15
(https://i.imgur.com/9BlssQY.jpg)
Military Situation in northwestern Syria, February 29th, 2016.

Syria and its allies:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Flag_of_Syria.svg/23px-Flag_of_Syria.svg.png) Syrian Army
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Flag_of_the_Syrian_Social_Nationalist_Party.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Syrian_Social_Nationalist_Party.svg.png) Syrian Social Nationalist Party (Lebanon)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Syrian_Resistance_Flag.svg/23px-Syrian_Resistance_Flag.svg.png) Syrian Resistance (Marxism–Leninism)

Rebels:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Flag_of_the_Al-Nusra_Front.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Al-Nusra_Front.svg.png) Al-Nusra (Al-Kaeda)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Syrian_National_flag.svg/23px-Syrian_National_flag.svg.png) Free Syrian Army
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Logo_of_the_Islamic_Front_%28Syria%29.svg/17px-Logo_of_the_Islamic_Front_%28Syria%29.svg.png) Islamic Front (Salafism/Islamism)


(http://oi68.tinypic.com/s595kh.jpg)
The Syrian army reached some important hilltops along the M4 Highway, overlooking the plain east of Latakia province.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-03-2016, 03:03:10
There have been some rumors about Rebel and ISIS operations today, but lets wait for more details. Instead I got a landship for you:

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2e20c2b.jpg)
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2s8hggp.jpg)
ISIS Dozer, 2x KPV-14,5 heavy machine gun, Falludja, Iraq, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 06-03-2016, 11:03:19
lol, it's the upgunned Jawa sandcrawler.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 06-03-2016, 17:03:34
Hehe, I thought of Mad Max when looking at this thing :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-03-2016, 23:03:50
(https://i.imgur.com/nhhZGSy.jpg)
Military Situation in eastern Homs Governorate, March 6th, 2016. Syrian Army returned to the gates of Palmyra.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-03-2016, 01:03:07
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cc897oaXEAQPTiY.jpg)

Syria is always good for a surprise. It was already this weekend, when reports about a rebel 'ghost army' appeared. It is being called ghost army, because nobody knows where it comes from. This ghost army operates in south-east Syria and occupies a larger strip along the jordan-syrian border. The ghost army attacked the ISIS-held syrian-iraqi border crossing near the jordan border and occupied a larger area in the scarcely populated desert area of south-east Syria.

As the United States dropped support of the Free Syrian Army in favor of the kurdish YPG/SDF, I supect this army to be supported by Saudi-Arabia and Jordan, opening a new frontline against both ISIS and the Syrian Army in south-east Syria. You cannot deny that they appear well equiped and organized on the picture above.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: djinn on 08-03-2016, 08:03:49
Our Independence day parade last Sunday. Just the military bit.

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsddn3b0dh.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsddn3b0dh.jpeg.html)


(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsafofqppa.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsafofqppa.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh0kckdyp.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh0kckdyp.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsoc7ogrw6.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsoc7ogrw6.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh4fekgfg.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh4fekgfg.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstybo0lvq.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstybo0lvq.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsk7hql7tq.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsk7hql7tq.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqiqui3yr.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsqiqui3yr.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsojyeu0tn.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsojyeu0tn.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpslpefp23o.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpslpefp23o.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsilvb1uzu.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsilvb1uzu.jpeg.html)

(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/djinn424/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjpubhzli.jpeg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/djinn424/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjpubhzli.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-03-2016, 14:03:36
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2zf6d0j.jpg)
A member of the 'New Syrian Army' (a.k.a. 'Ghost Army', a.k.a. 'Phantom Rebels'), that occupy areas in south-east Syria and along the jordan border, presents their equipment.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: SadCamelion on 09-03-2016, 14:03:54
I don't get it anymore with the many fronts and conflicts...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-03-2016, 15:03:29
There are basically 4 faction in Syria.


The Syrian Army is fighting all groups except the Syrian Democratic Forces and vice versa. The Free Syrian Army is fighting all other groups, just like ISIS/Daesh does.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 09-03-2016, 15:03:58
Dukat, do you have any sources about this ghost army?  I can't find anything by googling it.

Djinn - the Ghanaian army's shades game is off the charts.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 09-03-2016, 17:03:31
So, FSA is fighting the YPG as well?

While you call SAF the Shia block, it is also safe to say that FSA forms the Sunni block.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-03-2016, 02:03:31
Dukat, do you have any sources about this ghost army?  I can't find anything by googling it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Syrian_Army


So, FSA is fighting the YPG as well?

Since YPG is pushing to unite northern Syria under the kurdish flag, the FSA became an enemy. This is a recent development. Just yesterday the Free Syrian Army started shelling the YPG held district of Sheik Meqsud in Aleppo. There are also reports that the district is being shelled with chemical weapons.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdDExalXIAEFK1y.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdDK8iwW4AE5dtH.jpg)

https://twitter.com/mutludc/status/707295642994024448


While you call SAF the Shia block, it is also safe to say that FSA forms the Sunni block.

The Hezbollah is a shiite organisation. Iran is the shiite supreme power in middle east. Syria is mainly sunni, but Assad relies on the alawites minority to keep himself at power. The link with the shiite axis (or shia crescent) is mainly a tactical-political decision. The FSA on the other side is definitely sunni, as it is backed by Saudi-Arabia.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Schiitischer_Halbmond.jpg/509px-Schiitischer_Halbmond.jpg)
The Shia Crescent


(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/rojava-8m2016.png)
Military Situation in northern Syria, March 8th 2016. YPG/SDF is only 30 kilometers away from Raqqa.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 10-03-2016, 05:03:39
This interesting discussion should not be in Daily Pictures thread.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-03-2016, 04:03:48
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2lia9mv.jpg)
Some of the current push directions in the syrian conflict, March 12th, 2016.

If you'd ask me, ISIS is the weakest player in the game, and even Assad and Free Syrian Army started pushing hard for ISIS territory. I guess this race for pieces of territory will be going on for a while with ISIS being the first loser.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 13-03-2016, 07:03:10
No shit, they were gang-banged by American and Russian altogether. How is Raqqa? The last time we heard, the rebels were like 30 km away.

Meanwhile in Indonesia, there is a growing number of returning jihadists, confessing against the IS. Urging would-be foreign fighters not to believe the IS propaganda. Not too dificult to comprehend I guess, when you were promised with hermitic life based on some religious theme, yet presented with constant brutal murders, slavery, and street justice.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-03-2016, 00:03:15
(https://i.imgur.com/opeafDY.jpg)
Battle for Palmyra, March 13th, 2016.

The fights between Syrian Army and ISIS in Palmyra are very heavy. ISIS is determined to deny Assad an easy victory, exhausting resources.

The city of Palmyra receives heavy shelling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuSVsqFDvIc


While Free Syrian Army's 13th Division leader travels to Geneva for peace talks, al-Nusra wipes out his unit in Aleppo/Idlib area and seizes all equipment. FSA's moderate 13th Division is no more.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-03-2016, 02:03:48
(https://i.imgur.com/DWDAeyw.jpg)
Military Situation in Deir Ezzor Governorate, March 15th, 2016.


It is kinda amazing how the syrian Republican Guard manages to keep ISIS in check for such a long time.

Actual combat footage:
https://twitter.com/MmaGreen/status/710126900174192640
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-03-2016, 01:03:10
(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/rojava-8m2016.png)
Military Situation in northern Syria, March 8th 2016. YPG/SDF is only 30 kilometers away from Raqqa.


(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2mqtc05.jpg)
Military Situation, Northern Aleppo, between Manbij and Tishrin Dam, March 17th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-03-2016, 05:03:43
(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/rojava-8m2016.png)
Military Situation in northern Syria, March 8th 2016. YPG/SDF is only 30 kilometers away from Raqqa.

(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/nusaybin-nisebin2.png)
Military Situation, Nusaybin, Turkey, March 17th, 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZZLo4FvrOg

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/o6jqx0.jpg)
Turkish M60, Nusaybin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-03-2016, 23:03:19
(http://edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_Northern_Aleppo_February_27_10AM.png)
Northern Aleppo: the territorial control as of February 27th, 2016, 10 A.M.

(http://edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_March_20_6AM.png)
Northern Aleppo: the territorial control as of March 20th, 2016.
Free Syrian Army is pushing eastwards, occupying ISIS territory. ISIS is under high pressure in the area of Al-Bab and Manbij, being attacked by the YPG pushing via Tishrin Dam.


In case you wonder what organization level the FSA is having, watch this bodycam footage from central Syria, where Rebels of Suqur al-Jebal attacked the village of Al-Sakhr held by the Syrian Arab Army in northern Hama, March 2016:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GYWWr9KZaA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-03-2016, 16:03:41
(http://i.imgur.com/DNsUMiq.jpg)
Battle of Palmyra, March 24th, 2016.

The current story that can be found everywhere in mainstream media is this: The syrian army entered Palmyra. Rumors about ISIS trying to negociate with the army, while the army is refusing. Or stories about ISIS fleeing the city towards Raqqa.

I'd rather stick with this: the roundabout of Al-Zira'ah is already considered Palmyra city limits, nevertheless it is quite a distance to the city center. Syrian army took several important hilltops, overlooking Palmyra, giving them a clear tactical advantage.

Hotel district in the southwest got cleared by Hezbollah, btw. Seems like the syrian army relies on ingenuous cannon fodder for the urban combat.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-03-2016, 00:03:09
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2dl9cte.jpg)
Battle of Palmyra, March 25th, 2016.

Syrian Army attacks on Al-Amiriyah and Airport have been repelled by ISIS tonight.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-03-2016, 01:03:48
(http://i.ngenespanol.com/dam/el-mundo/hoy/15/07/hombre-y-destruccion-de-isis.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-03-2016, 03:03:17
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/30w9yxk.jpg)
Battle of Palmyra, March 26th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-04-2016, 01:04:32
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/11qs28h.jpg)
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2eexvz7.jpg)
Some interesting steelwork from ISIS in Iraq that got stuck in the sand, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-04-2016, 02:04:01
There are large scale military operations ongoing in the area of Al-Eis, south of Aleppo, spanning 40km wide along the frontline. Both Free Syrian Army and Syrian Arab Army blame each other for the initial ceasefire violation.

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2le09ra.jpg)
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/34xrh39.jpg)
Southern Aleppo, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-04-2016, 02:04:37
Looks like Al-Nusra (Al-Qaeda) caught the Syrian Arab Army pants down in Al-Eis, southern Aleppo, capturing the village and the nearby ridge, overlooking a larger plain. They also seized some equipment from the Syrian Arab Army:

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/rj1cvb.jpg)
Iranian Safir with Type 63 multiple rocket launcher.


Extra:
Armored unit combat footage: Al-Nusra shooting everything, everybody and their mother during the battle of Al-Eis. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiIcuMTWZhc)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 03-04-2016, 11:04:42
I was on a trip in southern france during the week. Somewhere south of toulon on the coast I spotted this cruising on the horizon.

French Mistral class amphibious landing ship.

(http://abload.de/img/mistral-classdus2v.jpg)

(http://abload.de/img/mistral-class2zksde.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 03-04-2016, 18:04:40
(http://aa.com.tr/uploads/PhotoGallery/2016/04/02/thumbs_b2_10d352851fe3ff0816e548ce37f840f4.jpg)
Syrian border Aril 2nd 2016

stupid AA watermark, ruins the photo...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-04-2016, 00:04:25
(https://i.imgur.com/LZg9sFl.jpg)
Military Situation in eastern Homs Governorate, March 3rd, 2016.
Syrian Arab Army takes the city of Al-Qaryatayn from ISIS after several days of siege from several directions.

Rumors report that Syrian Arab army is routing reinforcements to southern Aleppo district as an answer to Free Syrian Army operations around Al-Eis. Sadly there is no map available for Al-Eis. Turns out it is a joint operation of many Free Syrian Army elements breaking the seizefire on grand scale. If successive it would turn the military map of Aleppo into a yin yang.

Overall I believe to see an increase in equipment quality of the FSA in their main area of operations in Idlib district and adjacent provinces.

Footage: Jaysh al-Islam attacking Khan Tuman and Zitan, between Al-Eis and Aleppo (https://www.jaishalislam.com/media/video/271/480.mp4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-04-2016, 01:04:17
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2h2mt8j.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-04-2016, 18:04:50
(https://i.imgur.com/6awHMnI.jpg)
Military situation in southern rural Aleppo, April 5th, 2015. Last night the syrian army has already started the attempt to retake Al-Eis. During heavy bombardements by the syrian airforce a SU-22 was shot down.

Edit://

video related:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzGJC5gI3k4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-04-2016, 01:04:14
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2z4bsy9.jpg)
Iranian 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade has been deployed at the town of Al Hader next to the village of Al-Eis, April 6th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-04-2016, 01:04:26
(http://edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_April_8_6PM.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo/Azaz, April 8th, 2016.
Free Syrian Army crawls along the turkish border, now facing some resistance from ISIS as there are attempts viable to create a pocket centered on Dabiq (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabiq).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-04-2016, 02:04:31
(https://i.imgur.com/6awHMnI.jpg)
Free Syrian Army/al-Nusra/Ahrar al-Sham took Khalidiyah, Zitan and Birnah, now attacking Khan Tuman. The battle is still ongoing.


(http://oi65.tinypic.com/sordbk.jpg)
Ahrar al-Sham staging under a bridge, probably the M5 highway, for the battle of Khalidiyah, April 9th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-04-2016, 15:04:23
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2lw62yw.jpg)
Rebel assault in southern rural Aleppo got smashed by syrian army on March 10th, 2016.

Meamwhile ISIS got mad in northern rural Aleppo and smashes rebels at the turkish border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-04-2016, 01:04:33
(http://edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_April_8_6PM.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/IHQovpm.jpg)
Military situation in northern rural Aleppo, March 11th, 2016. ISIS lauched a counterassault on rebels.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-04-2016, 01:04:24
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/5nvhip.jpg)
Shiite militia Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 13-04-2016, 10:04:16
(http://i.imgur.com/pO2NnXR.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-04-2016, 02:04:38
(http://edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_April_14_2PM.png)
Military Situation in Northern Aleppo District/Azaz, April 14th, 2016.

Extra:

Nusra footage from clashes with government forces in Aleppo outskirts (Handarat). Mainly HD 720p drone stuff. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXo-9pbV7F4&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-04-2016, 02:04:46
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/foq5o0.jpg)
ISIS armed truck during raids on syrian army supply routes, April 15th, 2016.

Syrian army had to close the supply route from Ithriyah via Khanaser to Aleppo. ISIS is raiding the area again, seizing weapons and supplys from the syrian army.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-04-2016, 02:04:25
(http://e.top4top.net/p_106dbin1.jpg)
ISIS raided syrian army units in eastern Aleppo district near Khanaser on April 15th for the following loot (estimated):


Quote
Ammunition:

- 18,010 rounds of 7.62x39 and 7.62x54R ammunition.
- 430 rounds of 12.7x99 ammunition.
- 90 rounds of 12.7x108 ammunition.
- 2634 rounds of 23mm ammunition.
- 26 rounds of 60mm ammunition.
- 30 rounds of 106mm ammunition.
- 3 rounds of 107mm ammunition.
- 30 rounds of 122mm MRL ammunition.
- 45 rounds of artillery ammunition.
- 43 charges for artillery rounds.
- 55 (PG)-7 rocket-propelled grenades.
- 7 RPG boosters.
- 39 grenades.

Weaponry:

- 64 7.62mm AK(M)-47s.
- 5 7.62mm PKMs.
- 2 7.62mm SVD Dragunov.
- 1 7.62mm PSL.
- 1 12.7mm DShK.
- 1 14.5mm KPV.
- 10 RPG-7s.
- 1 60mm mortar.
- 1 130mm M-46 field gun.
- 2 122mm D-74 field gun.
- 1 152mm D-20 howitzer.
- 1 M40 106mm RCL.

Vehicles:

- 1 T-72M1 (equipped with the Sarab-1).
- 1 122mm 2S1 Gvozdika.
- 1 Safir.
- 1 GAZ-3308s.
- 1 Tatra 148.
- 1 Tatra 815s.
- 1 truck.
- 3 technicals.
- 2 motorcycles.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-04-2016, 02:04:54
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/xcjcd4.jpg)
Deir ez-Zor, Syria, April 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-04-2016, 03:04:38
Maps of the Syrian Civil War looking like Jackson Pollock paintings sometimes... I see the Iraqi army is on the road back to Basra.  Wonder if they'll put up a good show this time.  Do you guys think that ISIS is on the ropes?   
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-04-2016, 07:04:05
You mean Mosul right?  Basra is the port in the Persian Gulf- ISIL neveer got near it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 19-04-2016, 16:04:34
Yep, that's what I meant, soz.  My Iraqi geography has taken a dip since about 2011.

And so that I can stay on topic, here is a photo of German soldiers assaulting Mort-Homme at Verdun, roughly 100 years ago.

(http://i.imgur.com/YPVBjAZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 20-04-2016, 06:04:03
So, bravely charging uphill without covering fire is not just a movie thing it seems.

I used to think that soldiers in the vanguard would rush forward clutching their weapons at their hip and fire like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando to prevent the defenders from turning the attackers into cannon fodder.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-04-2016, 07:04:39
This is a flamethrower unit.  If you can't tell, the entire area in front of them is currently on fire.  So that's more than enough cover- they probably would have crept and infiltrated close to the area under heavy covering fire, and what you are seeing here is the last bound towards the fortifications.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-04-2016, 21:04:13
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/jl77f7.jpg)
Jabhat al-Nusra acquired a T-90 from the Syrian Armed Forces.


Vice News got hands on a headcamera from an ISIS fighter that died in fights 30km north of Mosul, Iraq:

https://news.vice.com/video/what-its-really-like-to-fight-for-the-islamic-state
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 28-04-2016, 12:04:05
Vice News got hands on a headcamera from an ISIS fighter that died in fights 30km north of Mosul, Iraq:

https://news.vice.com/video/what-its-really-like-to-fight-for-the-islamic-state
Interesting footage. The guy in front of the vehicle wields an MG42!

Also interesting to hear some snippets in other languages than Arab. I heard some English ("what happened?") and something which resembled Dutch ("wat is er?" or something like that, maybe I misunderstood).

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-04-2016, 20:04:42
Today is a bad day. The news coverage of events in Syria shows lots of dead people. But the worst shown is the loss of any ethics after 5 years of war. No matter whether it is Free Syrian Army fighter bodies being paraded on a flatbed truck through the kurdish city of Afrin giving the picture of a fair, or a syrian female news reporter making selfies, smiling widely, with the bodies of dead Free Syrian Army fighters in the background, or a Free Syrian Army fighter portrait holding the head of a dead ISIS fighter in his hands like a trophy. It is like war itself does not create the worst cruelties, but like war isn't cruel enough so people have to add to the cruelty. That is really the worst.

Picture: ISIS landship of the Abu Laith Al Ansari Brigade, hit by a helicopter missile strike south of Al-Shirqat, Iraq.
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2j4qa87.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 29-04-2016, 00:04:23
You can see some ISIS landships in action here in a failed assault.  This video is quite interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM3ElTvF52I

EDIT - Woops, I must have skipped over that T-90 post from Dukat...he already linked to the video!  ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 29-04-2016, 01:04:59
^ Please tell me that is a sketch/promo/guerilla/viral marketing for Call of Duty 5.

That is almost unreal. How the hell are these people still fighting? And for what?

Where the hell did those ISIS big shots find these grunts, in a clown school?

Surely they should all go home ashamed and stop their agenda immediately, because there's no way they're making a proper state with idiots like these...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-04-2016, 03:04:18
Nope, it's real.  Kinda makes you wonder, considering their successes in 2014, just how that reflects on the Iraqi military.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 29-04-2016, 08:04:19
just how that reflects on the Iraqi military.

Based on what I hear from Dutch soldiers who've been on tour to Iraq recently (training missions) the Iraqi armed forces are a bunch of lazy cowards. Luckily there are the Peshmerga who are actually motivated to train and fight.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 29-04-2016, 10:04:26
just how that reflects on the Iraqi military.

Based on what I hear from Dutch soldiers who've been on tour to Iraq recently (training missions) the Iraqi armed forces are a bunch of lazy cowards. Luckily there are the Peshmerga who are actually motivated to train and fight.

https://youtu.be/Ja5Q75hf6QI

I watched this a while back. I think it explains it all well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 29-04-2016, 17:04:08
You can see some ISIS landships in action here in a failed assault.  This video is quite interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM3ElTvF52I

EDIT - Woops, I must have skipped over that T-90 post from Dukat...he already linked to the video!  ;)
MG3, they have an MG3...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-04-2016, 22:04:41
A, I want to say Ukrainian, cavalryman serving in Eastern Ukraine in the Donbass conflict:

(http://i.imgur.com/KHhSmhj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 29-04-2016, 23:04:20
(http://d1udmfvw0p7cd2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/f-debaltseve-a-20150218.jpg)
Battle for Debaltseve, Ukraine, January-February 2015
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-05-2016, 02:05:46
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2qipa21.jpg)
New Syrian Army captured an ISIS landship near syrian-iraqi border crossing Al-Tanf, Syria, April 29th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 02-05-2016, 20:05:24
Does this thing reallyb provide any protection? Looks more like a moving coffin.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-05-2016, 20:05:21
Looks like Imperator Furiosa's War Rig.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-05-2016, 23:05:39
Against small arms, sure, it works well enough.  The front grills would even stop RPGs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-05-2016, 02:05:59
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/jpu4us.jpg)
T-55M with slat armor, Harakat Nour al-Din al-Zenki, Syria.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXOu76DhIMs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-05-2016, 03:05:32
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/34e288w.jpg)
Islamic State's Shield Battalion and...
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/1zob4ph.jpg)
Islamic's States Suicide Battalion, both belonging to al-Farouq Armoured Brigade, are suffering heavy losses while conducting partially successive offensive operations in northern Mosul for the 4th day, inflicting the death of U.S. Navy Seal Charles Keating.

Footage showing fighting conditions in urban Aleppo, some sort of modern Stalingrad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKraCMDKhHo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-05-2016, 00:05:35
ISIS raided Assad for guns and ammo. He remains their greatest supplier in this war.

(http://oi65.tinypic.com/ftkcw2.jpg)
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/25g46zo.jpg)
Shaer gas company, 5km northwest of Palmyra, May 5th, 2016.

rare Amaq Agency footage:
http://amaqvideos.press/v/sr05052016-720.mp4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-05-2016, 14:05:51
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/11adati.jpg)
Jabhat al-Nusra and allies launched another attack on Khan Tuman, south of Aleppo, May 5th, 2016.

Rare: Re-upload of Nusra drone footage from Khan Tuman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ILCrcPH7Y)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 06-05-2016, 17:05:56
What kind of drones do they use?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-05-2016, 21:05:56
(http://russianplanes.net/images/to182000/181697.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-05-2016, 02:05:17
What kind of drones do they use?

Commercial drones. ISIS is using a lot of DJI Phantom (https://www.google.com/#q=DJI+Phantom)s.


(http://oi64.tinypic.com/24lpnow.jpg)
130 mm towed field gun M1954 (M-46) mounted on a flatbed. ISIS, today.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-05-2016, 01:05:48
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/34e288w.jpg)
Islamic State's Shield Battalion and...
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/1zob4ph.jpg)
Islamic's States Suicide Battalion, both belonging to al-Farouq Armoured Brigade, are suffering heavy losses while conducting partially successive offensive operations in northern Mosul for the 4th day, inflicting the death of U.S. Navy Seal Charles Keating.


(http://oi63.tinypic.com/23mppqb.jpg)
Kurdish Peshmerga in front of a knocked out ISIS Humvee, northern Mosul, recently.


a detailed, illustrated analysis of the recent battle between Peshmerga and ISIS at Telskuf, north of Mosul, can be found here:

http://spioenkop.blogspot.de/2016/05/the-islamic-state-going-diy-telskuf.html
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-05-2016, 02:05:49
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/ftkcw2.jpg)
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/25g46zo.jpg)
Shaer gas company, 5km northwest of Palmyra, May 5th, 2016.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/dvn3lu.jpg)
Military Situation, eastern Homs Governorate, May 2016. ISIS keeps raiding with their fast pickup trucks where Assads troops and tanks are scarce.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-05-2016, 14:05:24
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/10440vt.jpg)
Kurdish PKK downed a turkish helicopter with a manpad during fights in the province of Hakkari, killing lieutenant Müjdat Kerem Şahan and lieutenant Burak Bikebahşi, Turkey, May 13th, 2016.

https://youtu.be/JCM3d4nkUmk?t=3m59s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 14-05-2016, 18:05:38
Wow, that is an amazing piece of footage.  :o

Obviously not making light of the deaths of the helicopter crew, but in strictly terms of war footage that is something you do not get to see in such detail very often.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-05-2016, 02:05:04
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2cdvd6f.jpg)
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/o5yof5.jpg)

A couple of days after the death of the ISIS commander for DeirEzzor, Mustafa al-Hadawi, ISIS comes up with a new strategy for their renewed attack on the pocket held by the syrian army, during which at least one syrian BMP got destroyed, Syria, May 14th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-05-2016, 02:05:27
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/qyiwsj.jpg)
Kurdish BMP with custom turret and secondary machine gun turret mounted on the payload compartment, being staged for the upcoming SDF assault on Raqqa, Syria, May 19th, 2016.

Edit:// grammar
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-05-2016, 02:05:33
(https://i.imgur.com/ZyyBf3t.jpg)
Military Situation in Damascus/Eastern Ghouta, Syria, May 19th, 2016.

The southern pocket of Eastern Ghouta has almost been cut of from the main bubble earlier this year, making an exchange of supplies and manpower difficult for longer now. The syrian army kept tightening their grip on the bubble when infights between rebels in Eastern Ghouta started three weeks ago. Now the syrian army launched an assault on the southern bubble of the pocket. It appears that remains of the rebels are still holding some positions totally scattered, but overall the fate of the southern pocket appears to be sealed.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-05-2016, 02:05:45
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/ohkzfn.jpg)
Iraqi troops and militias started their attack on the ISIS forces in the surrounded city of Fallujah, Iraq, May 23rd, 2016.

https://youtu.be/a3VGOmB5QNI?t=1m27s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-05-2016, 14:05:58
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/dvn3lu.jpg)
Military Situation, eastern Homs Governorate, May 2016. ISIS keeps raiding with their fast pickup trucks where Assads troops and tanks are scarce.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/fci5fl.jpg)
T4 air base, Syria, May 14th to May 17th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 24-05-2016, 18:05:13
How did IS launch such incredibly precise attacks? With what?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-05-2016, 19:05:27
You don't need percision.  What they did is no different than the LRDG tearing through an italian airfield.  They drove in with some technicals, sprayed MG and RPG fire at everything, then hightailed it out of there.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 24-05-2016, 20:05:48
So much for the Russian "withdrawal"...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 24-05-2016, 20:05:21
he he he, FH2 Jeep charges working irl  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-05-2016, 02:05:23
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/11uc7ky.jpg)
Kurdish YPG launched their attack in the province of Raqqa, Syria, May 24th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-05-2016, 15:05:49
You don't need percision.  What they did is no different than the LRDG tearing through an italian airfield.  They drove in with some technicals, sprayed MG and RPG fire at everything, then hightailed it out of there.

Oh, photos looked like they'd been hit with smart bombs or very precise artillery/mortars. I wonder how they managed to drive into a Russian airfield. Security must've been shit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: roxor on 25-05-2016, 16:05:39
(http://i.imgur.com/l26BydL.jpg)
indian army war exercises
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-05-2016, 01:05:23
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/oq995h.jpg)
Modified M114, Hashd al-Shaabi militia, Fallujah, Iraq, May 26th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-05-2016, 13:05:10
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/ibxfzl.jpg)
Military Situation in northern Raqqa. May 26th, 2016.

Kurdish YPG/SDF completely halted their attack in the morning of May 27th and withdrew units westwards towards Manbij frontline.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-05-2016, 02:05:38
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/wvzfkn.jpg)
After many weeks of fights, going back and forth between Free Syrian Army and ISIS in northern Aleppo, the pendulum swung hard against the FSA today. The Azaz pocket got split into 2 parts, leaving the town of Mare cut from the supply line. It appears that ISIS is able to mass a force stronger than the remainders of the FSA in the Azaz pocket, probably due to the YPG not pushing ISIS at Manbij. And the FSA militias are poorly trained and consist of many young boys without any expirience (which you could see in footage of the recent weeks).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 28-05-2016, 02:05:09
Where do you see all of this info, Dukat?  Do you hunt for it or is there a sort of centralized place that collects it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 28-05-2016, 04:05:25
There are multiple sources, you just need to know where to find them. I found a website that displayed a huge map of Syria with different "pins" containing information about the latest events in these areas. But of course, finding non-biased information about the situation developing in Syria and Iraq (this one, not so much) is quite hard. My primary source is SouthernFront, a YT channel, but it's quite in favor of Al-Assad and the Russian Forces, on the other hand, other "reporters" who report on Syria might be biased towards the so-called "Free Syrian Army".

--

(http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g420/andyjimgr/Iraqi_Tu22U_01.jpg)

Iraqi Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder" during the Iran-Iraq War.

The Iraqis used the Tu-22s extensively during the "War of the Cities" along with the Al-Hussein and Scud missiles. The Blinders carried FAB-9000 (9000kg bombs) to target the Iranian cities.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-05-2016, 02:05:28
Where do you see all of this info, Dukat?  Do you hunt for it or is there a sort of centralized place that collects it?

I'm just selecting a a sample of the multitude of information. There are several livemaps, message boards and media networks available covering the conflict, but https://liveuamap.com is the best by far and excellent to start with.


(http://oi68.tinypic.com/i6w9ki.jpg)
Military Situation in northern Aleppo/Azaz, May 28th, 2016.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/1zmz79f.jpg)
Rebels got everything they need, they just lack numbers and skill.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-05-2016, 03:05:11
Iraqi Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder" during the Iran-Iraq War.

Beautiful picture and plane. Just a strange cockpit. When looking at the wikipedia images of TU-22s, I see different cockpits. Anyone knows more about this?

Or is this "A trainer version of the 'Blinder,' the Tu-22U ('Blinder-D'), was fielded at the same time; it had a raised cockpit for an instructor pilot. The Tu-22U had no tail guns, and was not combat-capable. Forty six were produced."?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-06-2016, 16:06:56
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/i1jvxk.jpg)
Battle for Manbij: Military situation in northern Aleppo province June 1st, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-06-2016, 19:06:05
Map got updated:

(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_Manbij_June_1_3PM.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-06-2016, 01:06:02
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/HMS_Indefatigable_sinking.jpg)

100 Years since Jutland, HMS Indefatigable sinks after a salvo fired by German Battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-06-2016, 01:06:56
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/rsh6pe.jpg)
The war against ISIS in a nutshell: Iraqi forces during the shelling of ISIS positions in Fallujah, Iraq, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 02-06-2016, 05:06:48
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/HMS_Indefatigable_sinking.jpg)

100 Years since Jutland, HMS Indefatigable sinks after a salvo fired by German Battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann.
The last great dreadnought battle.  And only the third, too. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-06-2016, 02:06:48
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/104n604.jpg)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province/Manbij, June 3rd, 2016.

Entire Syria is burning again. Just in time for the weekend. Like they're some entertainment industry there. This week was insane. Iraqis are attacking ISIS in Fallujah, and ISIS is attacking the Free Syrian Army in Mare' in the northern Aleppo pocket. Kurds are taking their chance and push for Raqqah, just to shift quickly to the Manbij front, rolling up ISIS from behind, which keeps pushing westwards at Mare' despite all this. Now Assad jumped on the train and started rolling for Raqqah from the south, which Al-Nusra takes as occasion to advance in southern Aleppo/Al-Eis/Khan Touman area. The supply route for the syrian forces in Aleppo is extremely narrow, and Al-Nusra keeps pushing, killed dozens and took dozens of prisoners. I wonder why Assad militias did not strengthen their lines in southern Aleppo yet, as this is a totally announced campaign of Al-Nusra. And I must say Al-Nusra got some balls. All they got are these fractions of different equipment and third hand armor while russian and syrian planes hunt for them from the skies above. I'd probably just shit my pants there.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/123lamf.jpg)
T-72 of Al-Nusra/Free Syrian Army in southern Aleppo.


Did I introduce Nusra's news anchorman yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrntOAF_GRE

Nusra drone footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d8ejMR7ViY

Battle scenes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McabrBm3ZbI


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-06-2016, 02:06:41
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/161kd5h.jpg)
ISIS shelling enemy positions, northern Aleppo province, June 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-06-2016, 09:06:09
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lH05Q92Iac0/VLUSUMD7TII/AAAAAAAAjU0/MZ9BMkBRuzQ/s1600/z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: LuckyOne on 05-06-2016, 13:06:16
ISIS shelling enemy positions, northern Aleppo province, June 2016.

Guess they never heard backblast can be dangerous... :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 08-06-2016, 10:06:30
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/HMHS_Britannic.jpg/1920px-HMHS_Britannic.jpg)
HMHS Britannic as a hospital ship
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-06-2016, 01:06:26
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/abkqz9.jpg)
Military development in Syria, June 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-06-2016, 02:06:36
(https://i.imgur.com/VzkK3QU.jpg)
Military Situation in Manbij, Aleppo province, Syria, June 9th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-06-2016, 15:06:20
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2jfyu84.jpg)
BMPs and a T-72 of Jahbat al-Nusra during their latest advances on Humeyra and Al-Qarassi, southern Aleppo, June 9th, 2016.

With the weekend being here, the Syrian entertainment industry is delivering. Please welcome your host Muadth Shami, reporting from the rebel frontlines at southern Aleppo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtS8B_DBTvQ


Al-Nusra headcam footage from Al-Qarassi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9xiyEdeMrw
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-06-2016, 02:06:49
(http://i.imgur.com/8nEXWtY.png)
Military situation in Manbij, northeastern Aleppo province, June 10th, 2016. ISIS Emir of Manbij got killed when fleeing the city.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-06-2016, 23:06:25
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/4rvq.jpg)
Incendiary ammunition has been dropped in the area of Aleppo, Syria, June 11th/12th 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm8aYS-1nl0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-06-2016, 14:06:57
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/sqhv6p.jpg)
Military Situation in Manbij, Syria, June 13th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 13-06-2016, 20:06:27
Mm, that looks sort of like a Stalingrad type of situation. SDF must watch it that they don't get countersurrounded.

Or is this zoomed in a bit too much and isn't the situation as critical as it seems at Manbij?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-06-2016, 21:06:53
Zoomed in, it's more like this:

(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Manbij_June_11_11PM.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-06-2016, 02:06:29
(https://i.imgur.com/Dkqw0zQ.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo governorate, June 13th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 14-06-2016, 21:06:27
Zoomed in, it's more like this:
Ah, OK. So chances of being countersurrounded are slim at best. Thx for posting.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-06-2016, 10:06:40
(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/i/k/r/ikr52b3035b5caff_1024.jpg)
Found a nice Russian picture archive, https://russiainphoto.ru, i'll try to post some pictures from there in the coming days.
This one: a Voisin III in Russian service in 1914 or 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 15-06-2016, 23:06:23
(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/i/k/r/ikr52b3035b5caff_1024.jpg)
This one: a Voisin III in Russian service in 1914 or 1915
Ut looks like something Baby Mario would use in a Mariokart game
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-06-2016, 01:06:40
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/1z4wllu.jpg)
Military situation in southern Aleppo, June 15th, 2016. Rebel offensive is stuck in the attempt to take Zitan and Khalasah from government forces for several days now.

related: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCGii9WJrLM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-06-2016, 14:06:01
(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/d/e/m/dem52b2fdd126924_1024.jpg)
Russian airship in hangar, sometime around 1910
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-06-2016, 02:06:11
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/dvj2va.jpg)
Military situation in southern Aleppo, June 18th, 2016. Rebels took Khalasah, Zitan and Birnah. Lots of blood shed for little ground.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2624doz.jpg)
Caucasian foreign fighters of Liwa Muhajireen wal-Ansar staging for combat, Khan Thuman, June 12th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-06-2016, 00:06:12
(https://i.imgur.com/A9WTxMG.jpg)
Military situation in southern Aleppo, June 18th, 2016.

Pro-government forces shelling retreating rebels in southern Aleppo:
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-06-2016, 22:06:32
(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/0/b/f/0bfbd0a5d4294fce_1024.jpg)
Reserve Regiment 181 on exercises in 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-06-2016, 02:06:06
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2ef81hg.jpg)
Russian fireworks in celebration of the Ramadan, in order to light people and their hearts up during their nightly supper. What a nice gesture! Aleppo outskirts, June, 20th, 2016.

footage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu5ZIiG_X8Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZn_M3Ng-VI
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-06-2016, 11:06:46
That's what a clusterbomb looks like when dropped at night? Or is it some other bomb(s)?

(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/x/d/c/xdc52b3410c9537f_1024.jpg)
"The first days of the 1917 Revolution"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 21-06-2016, 13:06:38
That's flares. Cluster bomblets don't lit itself mid-air.

It could be a phosphorus bomb, but I doubt that they will drop such weapon into some stony town.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 21-06-2016, 14:06:02
Yup, that's white phosphorus.

It's illegal to use that in war IIRC. Israel used that in 2008 in Gaza.

Thats used in the British smoke grenade in FH2. It's why you take damage if you stand to close when it explodes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-06-2016, 15:06:30
(http://i.imgur.com/3Wvps22.jpg)
Military situation in Raqqah district, June 20th, 2016. After almost 2 weeks of rolling and marching, syrian army did not get any closer towards Tabqa airbase.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-06-2016, 14:06:24
After almost 2 weeks of rolling and marching, syrian army did not get any closer towards Tabqa airbase.

Actually it is not that simple.

It appears that the syrian army reached Tabqa oil fields, but then the unit got slashed by ISIS. Rumors say the whole syrian army deployment for the Raqqah offensive got scattered, trapped or killed. ISIS then would have been finally held off by the Grad launchers at Bir Abu Al Allaj with direct fire at a distance of 2 kilometers.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2s1ruqx.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army technical destroyed due to an ISIS counteroffensive, via ISIS news agency, Raqqah district, June 20th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 22-06-2016, 17:06:03
What Dukat said.  As I kinda expected, the Syrian Government, eager to 'make it to Raqqa' before the SDF could (not realizing that the SDF offensive was a feint to distract from their real offensive against Manbij), decided to strike out up a single narrow highway with ISIL in control of almost all the towns and settlements on either side (gee, where have we seen THAT plan before), and promptly overextended and were cut off and annihilated.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-06-2016, 02:06:47
(https://i.imgur.com/uz019Eo.jpg)
The siege of Manbij, Syria, June 22nd, 2016.

(http://oi68.tinypic.com/wvco6a.jpg)
Tree shooting at coalition warplanes above, Manbij, via ISIS news agency, Syria, June 22nd, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-07-2016, 01:07:40
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/i2sqpx.jpg)
That convoy of ISIS fighters fleeing Falluja into the desert, driven by the hope that it is not them but the vehicle next to them that is getting shot, for them to escape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szy8ujsuNhE
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-07-2016, 15:07:18
(https://i.imgur.com/10hxvSk.jpg)
Fighting over Malah Farms between Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces and Rebels goes back and forth for a couple of days now. This map from June 28th describes todays situation quiet well.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-07-2016, 00:07:03
(https://i.imgur.com/NZaWffQ.jpg)
In absence of syrian elite forces in northern Latakia, Rebels are conducting a successful major offensive for a couple of days, Latakia mountains, Syria, July 3rd, 2016.


New footage from Iraqi airforce showing the ISIS covoy that fleed Fallujah. This video is the biggest humilitation of ISIS, being subject to all sorts of amusement, especially the guy holding the bush over his head at 1:58, while looking totally underfed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Ef5k9XJRI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnJ_e6Ti34)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-07-2016, 02:07:13
(https://i.imgur.com/k2Ee8NZ.jpg)
Syrian army fire cuts only road into rebel-held Aleppo, Syria, July 7th, 2016. Rebel counterattack pending.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-07-2016, 15:07:17
(https://media.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Clusterssss.jpg)
 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRULgFA1_bg)Rebels recycled BM-27 rocket tubes and devastated government held Aleppo district, Syria, July 8th, 2016.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-07-2016, 19:07:46
(http://i0.wp.com/www.zona-militar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Rasante-de-un-MK-6-de-la-FAE-sobre-la-playa-de-Copacabana.-Foto-Internet..jpg?w=700)

Photo of a Canberra Mk6 of the Ecuador Air Force flying over Copacabana, Brasil.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-07-2016, 02:07:29
(https://i.imgur.com/k2Ee8NZ.jpg)

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2jcedjd.jpg)
BMP-1 of al-Nusra during combat operations at Mallah Farms, Aleppo outskirts, Syria, July 12th, 2016.

Rumors say, the different rebel groups cannot agree on a common strategy to counter the encirclement of the rebel pocket in Aleppo. Thus the rebels are not acting, but reacting. According to this their battlefield is Mallah Farms. Each day another rebel group stages there and tries to recap ground. Today it was al-Nusra and al-Zenki, who manged to gain a little ground by pure force. This is the drone footage from the battle:

RARE: Drone footage, ground and headcam footage: Jabhat al-Nusra and Harakat Nour al-Din al-Zenki during Battle at Mallah Farms, June 12th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faP4k_I5xm0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-07-2016, 15:07:47
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/ajq6uc.jpg)
Syrian army presents pictures of destroyed and abandoned rebel vehicles at Mallah Farms, July 13th, 2016.

Harakat Nour al-Din al-Zenki presents HD footage from yesterdays fighting at Mallah Farms:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi1Fsv4C1oc


I considered worth watching as well, especially for the entrenchment:

Rebels attacking syrian government positions in the city center in response to their own encirclement from within the pocket of Aleppo( ::)!) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rol9GYG7rJ0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 13-07-2016, 15:07:52
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/ajq6uc.jpg)

That's sexy. What kind of tank is it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 13-07-2016, 21:07:20
Looks like a T-55 with custom armored plating (schurtzen) on the turret.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-07-2016, 03:07:50
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2vcupgi.jpg)
Failed coup de etat in Turkey. Turkish military taking control of public area. Pro government activists on the streets blocking army units. Police siding with Erdogan. Shootings all over Instanbul and Ankara. Several dead people. Parliament bombed, intelligence service attacked. Army units withdrew from Instanbul airport. Media being blacked out right now, while Erdogan arrives at Istanbul airport. July 17th, 2016, 3 AM.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-07-2016, 21:07:22
(https://i.imgur.com/hkBXUmT.jpg)
Syrian Army reached Castello Road, Aleppo, July 17th, 2016.

Those were the times:
Racing Castello Road with a VW Golf I GT Sport, June 1st, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKH9q6VL9cY)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-07-2016, 01:07:35
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/xo0hsl.jpg)
Ahrar al-Sham, who refused to fight at Mallah Farms because they consider it suicidal, now staging for combat near Mallah Farms, July 19th, 2016.

vid related, 51 seconds, 720p:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l84yD0CzkA
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-07-2016, 01:07:02
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/acr415.jpg)
Any hidden objects? Aleppo Traffic Police Building (front) before being struck by a tunnel bomb, Syria, July 21st, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-07-2016, 01:07:33
(https://i.imgur.com/ggbfcCQ.jpg)
Syrian army and allies tighten their grip on Aleppo, offering safe passage and temporary accommodation for anyone wishing to leave rebel-held eastern Aleppo, July 26th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-07-2016, 01:07:19
(https://s32.postimg.org/fcbi3w877/Co_X9u_WZXg_AACx_LE_jpg_large.jpg)
YPG/SDF pushes rebels out of Youth Housing Complex. Rebel pocket at Bani Zaid about to collapse as rebels take their heels, Aleppo, Syria, July 27th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-07-2016, 06:07:55
Honestly, I'm betting on the Kurds striking a deal with the SAA for free passage, with weapons, to Afrin, in exchange for them heading over control of their held area of Aleppo.  The SAA have basically made no advances or attacks on Kurdish/SDF forces, so I'm guessing there's some cooperation going on there, like when the Afrin Kurds pushed on the Northern Aleppo front jointly with the SAA, then moved to seperate the FSA from the SAA, giving the SAA a stable  northernflank.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-07-2016, 19:07:41
Also, it does appear that Bani Zied has fallen, so Aleppo is officially a pocket.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 28-07-2016, 21:07:45
(https://i.imgur.com/wQ2DByS.jpg)
In his recent map it looks like the rebels retook the youth housing and lost Bani Zeid. Is this the mapper's mistake or has this actually happened?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-07-2016, 21:07:10
I actually went to check and it is indeed a mapper's mistake.  He basically screwed up from his earlier map.  All news outlets are indeed confirming that the Kurds took the Youth complex to their north, and that the SAA has completely taken the Bani Zeid pocket.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 28-07-2016, 22:07:57
What two guns are featured in this video at 0:40 - 0:58?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HNktH-FWQs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 28-07-2016, 22:07:24
What two guns are featured in this video at 0:40 - 0:58?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HNktH-FWQs
That would be the russian 57 mm AZP S-60

then again....i am doubting a bit

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-07-2016, 02:07:18
First is the 57 mm, second could be 37mm M1939, soviet made. But there are lots of iranian, north-korean and even chinese weapons being used, thus the second could be a non-automated 14.5 caliber, which is more common.

About the map: I believe the latter map is correct, because rebels have been reported to have pulled out of Bani Zaid. The first map creates a pocket, but it seems there wasn't. The mapper/tweets seem to have mixed up the housing complexes.

Did you see the Nusra monkeys?

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/if8i2w.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oossAtDYbrs)
Jahbat al-Nusra breaking official ties with Al Qaeda, while keeping the same ideology, Idlib, Syria, July 28th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-07-2016, 03:07:56
Truly disgusting creatures.

The whole lot of them
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-07-2016, 01:07:53
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/wup16d.jpg)
Islamic State Do-It-Yourself anti-material rifle, Deir Ezzor, June 7th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-07-2016, 03:07:28
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/kdnx5e.jpg)

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2bsimc.jpg)

ISIS is working on new DIY weapons, July 30th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-07-2016, 22:07:06
Free Syrian Army started their attempt to break the siege of Aleppo this morning. This seems to include about 5000 fighters concentrated, including vehicles and tanks. The attack is lead by the bulk of the foreign Mujahideen, consisting of the islamistic Jaish al-Fatah and their subdivisions, Jahbat Fatah Al-Sham (Nusra), with almost all minor and moderate rebel groups having joined this operation afterwards.

(https://i.imgur.com/b7rV6vY.jpg)


Rebels burn tyres in Aleppo to hamper a clear view for airplanes:

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/bj6c28.jpg)


Already yesterday the spiritual rebel leader 'Sheikh Muheisni' gave reference on the upcomming battle:

In the name of God, the Battle has begun...
In the name of God, (people) will be shredded into pieces
You will retun either victorious or martyred...
O sunni guys do you know how many are besieged?
100.000 sisters and girls are on siege...
The regime can take one of these girls tomorrow and rape her and you just keep watching?...
We are telling the regime that you've made the worst mistake in your entire life...
If you open only 4 corridors for Aleppo we will conquer Aleppo and we will open it all...



If this would be a game, the caption would probably say: ...all new maps with new villages to devastate.

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/28718bp.jpg)

The territorial gains on the map above can be considered confirmed. The frontline has already been report to have reached Al-Nasr, with the rebels occupying already 70% of the district. There are also reports about spreading panic and retreating troops. Meanwhile the government forces deny and present itself capable of the situation. And there are the (usual) rumors about the high rank government officers and the Aleppo governor recently having escaped the city.

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/okzd3k.jpg)
Islamists of Ahrar Al-Sham staging for combat.

There are also fights in southern rural Aleppo countryside supporting the urban attack. Footage can be seen here:

footage: rebels staging for the battle of Aleppo, July 31st, 2016. 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkIM8sw_H5g)


Pro government media Al Masdar News (https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/hundreds-islamist-rebels-leave-latakia-frontline-new-aleppo-offensive/), usually excellently informed by the syrian military, reported already on July 29th about rebel convoys from the Latakia frontline towards Aleppo, which must have been bombed heavily. They also pointed out:

However, if the Syrian Arab Army was to take control of Aleppo city, the Jaish al-Fatah leadership is well aware that Idlib province will be its next target, threatening the existential survival of the Islamist coalition.

This is so true. If Aleppo falls to the government, the rural province of Idlib will be the final battleground for the Free Syrian Army and all islamists groups within. There are barely any islamists in northern Aleppo along the turkish border, and none within the US-controlled New Syrian Army. Rural combat exposes their fighters to syrian/russian coalition airstrikes, leaving little chances for victory.

Now rebels weakend their Latakia frontline to threw into battle what can be considered a last reserve. The FSA in Idlib province faces decreasing support from Turkey and the western coalition and has to rely on declining support of patrons mainly focussing on the islamistic groups providing goods that need to be shipped via Turkey. They agreed on Assads war of attrition and now they lose it. Each day they lose fighting power, hardly getting the chance to compensate. If this operation is failing, rebels lose probably all initiative combat abilities, unable to conduct offensive operations on their own in the future. Question is: how many reserves does Assad have?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-08-2016, 01:08:55
As I'm hearing it, that map is already out of date.  The FSA pretty much is left with just the artillery base/military college standing in the way- if they manage to keep it up they'll break the siege.  There's also reports that they have pushed out further south to secure their flank, and have launched more attempts on Castello Road in the north, either as a diversion or an attempt to force what they SHOULD have done ages ago- a pocket of SAA-held Aleppo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 01-08-2016, 17:08:14
More updates- apparently the rebels have 'begun their second phase' by assualting to the south west of the artillery base, trying to outflank it.  So far they've managed to take multiple towns, including Musharfah and have driven right up to the base, where there is now heavy fighting.  Meanwhile the SAA is attempting to counter-attack out of west Aleppo and into the 1070 Housing Project.

http://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2016/1-august-view-of-musharfa-village-seized-by-jaish-alfateh
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-08-2016, 02:08:57
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2njborc.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces retake 1070 Appartment Complex, August 1st, 2016.

assorted footage from yesterday:

Rebel drone footage/tank cuppola footage, Army Defense Base perimeter, southern rural Aleppo outskirts, July 31st, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2E0LgelFOY)

Rebel unit headcam, urban combat, Aleppo, July 31st, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFSrxUBYVw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 02-08-2016, 17:08:45
What is happening in Ukraine?Is there action or stagnation?

And what is in Iraq?As I see Iraq army is holding more than half of country and pushing ISIS

Also,what do you think,does Asad has chance to win,atleast FSA?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 02-08-2016, 18:08:24
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co2kpFeW8AAxflK.jpg:large)
Most recent map, the rebels made good progress since the end of July, however, the SAA is counterattacking the northern and southern flanks. We'll see how this plays out.

@Ivancic:
AFAIK the fighting in Ukraine turned into a stalemate with occasional small skirmishes
The Iraqi army encircled a chunk of ISIS forces south of Mosul
I can't tell who is winning the war as of right now
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 02-08-2016, 20:08:52
More stuff happening.  Apparently the FSA are now assaulting to the north and south of the housing complex, and have taken the Minyan Industrial Complex/Sawmill, as well as begun attacking into the al-Assad district.  The Housing complex has fallen, but FSA are still holding out in the apartments themselves, Pavlov Style, probably hoping to be rescued by the continued offensive.  In the south, the artillery college and military academy are currently being stormed by the FSA, with very heavy fighting.  Meanwhile, the Aleppo pocket is attempting breakout attacks at Ramouseh, which were heralded by tunnel bombs being detonated.  The situation is still very fluid, but it seems like the FSA has a chance to break the siege.

http://syria.liveuamap.com/en/2016/2-august-news-of-rebels-launching-an-offensive-in-the-heart
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 02-08-2016, 22:08:45

Rebel unit headcam, urban combat, Aleppo, July 31st, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFSrxUBYVw)

I know it is easy to say such things when you yourself are not experiencing the situation first-hand, but those retreating soldiers seem to not care too much about avoiding death.  You would think they would at least try and make a fighting retreat or run along cover instead of running in a straight line in the open (the last guy).

Some brutal footage.

Also, in the first video, you can see the same thing with those guys barely running at a jogging pace as a fucking tank tries to run them over...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-08-2016, 02:08:20
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/rr76ko.jpg)
When it comes to maps, it depends on who is making them. Rebels declared to have launched Stage 3 in their assault, Aleppo, Syria, August 2nd, 2016.


Footage: Urban Combat, 1070 Appartement Complex, Aleppo City, 720p, July 31st, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYNAsTwDADM)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-08-2016, 02:08:26
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2exy1hi.jpg)
On the 4th day of the operation, the rebel offensive appears to be stuck. No ground has been gained, despite rebels having reached the government supply road towards Aleppo, occasionally attacking vehicles there, Aleppo, Syria, August 3rd, 2016.

FSA 1st Regiment ATGM strike on Hezbollah pickup on Road to Ramouseh (driver exiting afterwards) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLPF87TRQYI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 04-08-2016, 13:08:06

Rebel unit headcam, urban combat, Aleppo, July 31st, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkFSrxUBYVw)

I know it is easy to say such things when you yourself are not experiencing the situation first-hand, but those retreating soldiers seem to not care too much about avoiding death.  You would think they would at least try and make a fighting retreat or run along cover instead of running in a straight line in the open (the last guy).

Some brutal footage.

Also, in the first video, you can see the same thing with those guys barely running at a jogging pace as a fucking tank tries to run them over...

Same here. I have feeling they are on exercise. But you need to consider that they are fighting constantly and they are very tired and hungry so ...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-08-2016, 20:08:52
Rebels have announced the 4th stage of their 6 part offensive- looks like it's mostly coming out of south-east Aleppo, still trying to advance on the SAA's supply corridor, and isolate the artillery base.  1070 housing is now mostly back in rebel hands after a night assualt drove the SAA out, followed by repelling the SAA's counter attacks.

What is happening in Ukraine?Is there action or stagnation?

And what is in Iraq?As I see Iraq army is holding more than half of country and pushing ISIS

Also,what do you think,does Asad has chance to win,atleast FSA?

Ukraine has a nominal 'cease fire' that is basically nonstop skirmishing and the occasional artillery barrage.  It has become another frozen conflict, like Transnistria, Nagorno Karabakh- or Abkhazia/South Ossetia.  The people of Donbass and Luhansk are basically suffering without power, running clean water, etc, so that Putin can have his propaganda war.

Iraq is doing well, they've retaken Ramadi and Falluhjah and are advancing on Mosul, and have cut off a major pocket around Hawija.  Kurds are mostly standing by and watching- dunno if they'll have any active role in retaking Mosul.  Big issues though are the Iraqi reliance on militia groups, that are now fighting and bickering over their intended role in re-taking Mosul, as well as what their role will be in a post-ISIL Iraq (that also might lose the Kurds to independence- they've already announced in the past couple days that full independence is their political goal at this point).  That could end up being a situation like post-Qaddafi Libya, where the militias refuse to disband and we get another civil war.

Assad still holds the deck thanks to the Russians.  It would probably take an internal coup to remove him from power- even if the rebels somehow take Aleppo, they'll lose all the cohesiveness this emergency has given them and return to bickering and attacking each other just as much as they attack the SAA.  Assad still holds almost all the major population centers, still has the preponderance of equipment, and the slow collapse of ISIL and basically cease-fire with the SDF has given him the ability to put all his focus on the FSA and JF.  Meanwhile, the SDF get to do the hard fighting with ISIL in Syria (which they've been doing well- Manbij is finally getting ready to fall, and after that we can expect a sickle movement to cut off Jarabulus and remove the last ISIL connection to Turkish border crossings) followed by a general advance towards the Kurdish Afrin pocket.  After that, it's hard to say what the SDF will do with Assad- Assad has publicly been against independence for Rojava, but policy wise they have basically let the SDF do whatever they want.  I suppose it'll depend on how powerful Assad's army is if they defeat both the FSA and ISIL, and how powerful the SDF is after they've expended their resources in retaking all of Rojava and driving towards the Euphrates.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-08-2016, 02:08:26
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/wlyihf.jpg)
Islamist sources claim some gains in the rural outskirts south of Aleppo, August 4th, 2016.

Footage: Jaish al-Fatah staging for combat, southern Aleppo, August 4th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJGaoKJyWjk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-08-2016, 19:08:31
Attack on the artillery base is going on right now.  A few vehicle IEDs were sent in to blast open passages, and fighting is going on inside the artillery base right now.  Photos have been posted of abandoned howitzers and the interior halls of the college there by FSA forces.  The SAA have issued a hold at all costs order, and have launched chlorine gas attacks on the 1070 Housing Complex, as well as counter attacks there, probably to try and pull forces away from the base.  Looks like today/tomorrow is gonna be the deciding day.


Abandoned howitzers inside the base:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpG3XraWYAEt07C.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-08-2016, 02:08:41
Are You sure those howitzers are still functional?

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/35d7wc0.jpg)
Jaish Al-Fateh inside Artillery Academy, Aleppo, Syria, August 5th, 2016.

Warning: graphic content: headcam footage: Fatah al Sham in artillery college (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFzAR92DfU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 06-08-2016, 04:08:42
Are You sure those howitzers are still functional?

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/35d7wc0.jpg)
Jaish Al-Fateh inside Artillery Academy, Aleppo, Syria, August 5th, 2016.

Warning: graphic content: headcam footage: Fatah al Sham in artillery college (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFzAR92DfU)

They straight up just execute that unarmed guy  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-08-2016, 17:08:26
Yep, welcome to the war in Syria.



Also, it looks like they're declaring the artillery base captured, combat still going on in the Airforce Technical College just to the north of it, and the siege of Eastern Aleppo has been BROKEN.  FSA/JF forces have met up with Aleppo FSA in Rahmouseh, with SAA forces withdrawing from the area, probably to stage for a counter-attack to come later today/tomorrow.  Meanwhile, this means there is now a siege of Western Aleppo, as the government has no supply corridor left into the city (the Northern approach, while held by the Government, has no road leading into the western-half of the city that is government held).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-08-2016, 18:08:07
Uh, gas attack?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 06-08-2016, 19:08:09
It seems like a major asset during this conflict have been ATGM's. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-08-2016, 20:08:31
It seems like a major asset during this conflict have been ATGM's.

Yeah, I've noticed that too.  Both sides are using the hell out of FAGOTs and TOW's as anti-personnel weapons, basically using them as direct-fire artillery.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-08-2016, 03:08:23
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/dffd/dx64c4y24lde452zg.jpg)
Siege of Aleppo has been lifted. Rebels are staging for attack on Hamadaniyah district, announced 'Battle for Aleppo' and offered amnesty for all government forces willing to surrender - government forces mobilizing their local reserves, Aleppo, Syria, August, 6th 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 07-08-2016, 05:08:03
Another thing that strikes me as odd is why, after being targeted by an ATGM, the Syrian Army militia or soldiers enter the area to pick up the dead and no one is actively securing the area. They all just mill around and walk semi-casual. 

That speaks a lot to how poor the quality of the forces must be.  If that was the US military in that situation, for example, I would expect them to set up at least some kind of overwatch or perimeter because obviously that area is under the direct line of sight of the enemy.  :-\
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-08-2016, 06:08:04
Another thing that strikes me as odd is why, after being targeted by an ATGM, the Syrian Army militia or soldiers enter the area to pick up the dead and no one is actively securing the area. They all just mill around and walk semi-casual. 

That speaks a lot to how poor the quality of the forces must be.  If that was the US military in that situation, for example, I would expect them to set up at least some kind of overwatch or perimeter because obviously that area is under the direct line of sight of the enemy.  :-\

Basically they're all militia at this point.  So many SAA infantry defected that, apart from a few elite infantry units, the vast majority of SAA infantry are now the "National Defence Forces" which are basically volunteer (at least, volunteer in spirit :P) militia-men:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defence_Forces_(Syria)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-08-2016, 19:08:01
Things like this can happen, especially if, like you guys said, the SAA is made up mostly with militias. They left behind a good number of equipment, that comes in handy for the Jihadists as they have literally an unlimited manpower pool.

Also the Russian Air Force seems to be quite passive here, perhaps not wanting to hit nearby SAA units in this chaotic battle... However, the Jihadist offensive was pretty strong and determined, it would be hard to contain. Despite me hating these animals, they're formidable soldiers because they couldn't care less if they die, relentless.

Being an SAA soldier must be really tough, relentless enemy not willing to spare your life.

The apparent corridor the Jihadists have opened is quite small, some say 2km wide. That could be easily pounded by artillery and airpower, but the Russian assets are limited leaving only the Syrian Artillery and the Syrian Airforce, which at this stage, with limited technology, can only do this much...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 07-08-2016, 19:08:30
What about the corridor in northern aleppo? Is it possible for SAA units too supply? Or is it too narrow or no good and no protected roads? From the satallite fotos I can hardly judge topography.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-08-2016, 00:08:16
As I said earlier, the northern corridor has no roads into western Aleppo.  The only one that might work is basically a no man's land in-between their lines.

And the FSA isn't just Jihadists.  They are a mixture of modern, extremist, islamic, and other various groups (though the largest/most organized is the Islamist JF).  That's been one of the big issues plaguing the FSA for a long time- the groups pretty much fight each other as much as they fight the SAA.  The crisis in Aleppo seems to have finally given them reason to unite for a common purpose.  We shall see how long that unification lasts though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-08-2016, 01:08:34
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/bjh89k.jpg)
Spoils inside the artillery college, Ramouseh, Aleppo, Syria, August 6th, 2016.

I'd like to see those BRDMs in combat. Haven't seen any in a while. Seems their armor is too weak to withstand 14.5 ammunition, thus they are not used.

The Russians cannot bomb the area of combat because they cannot differ between friend and enemy. Counterassault follows after assault, the frontlines are very variable, depending on which areas are actively occupied and defended in such moments. Right now the rebels have the upper hand because they can pour additional manpower into the freshly taken areas, pushing their assault forward.

Besides that, all those men fight militia style, they're not disciplined, when an enemy is spotted, all men of a unit raise their heads and dare a glimpse on the enemy, for them individually to decide what to do next. Their biggest problem is the massing of multiple fighters in a single spot suitable for one fighter only. And the chain of command is very week, limited to giving general tasks and directions only.

Actually, I see a difference between minor rebel groups and major rebel groups. Major rebel groups have better training and more discipline.

HD Footage: Kataib Thuwar al-Sham in urban combat, Ramouseh, Aleppo, August 6th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH8N3wY1Wus)

HD Footage: Al-Safwah Islamic Battalions in urban combat, same spot, Ramouseh, Aleppo, August 6th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAwaaj3-pw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ts4EVER on 08-08-2016, 14:08:08
Note that "No graphic content" is part of our forum rules. While there might be SOME wiggle room on this, please do not post videos of people getting killed on here.

- Ts4EVER
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-08-2016, 15:08:50
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/14oc3n7.jpg)
Kurdish BRDM-2, Manbij, August 8th, 2016. Manbij is about to fall any hour. ISIS is only holding a few blocks around Martyrs Square, City Hall and Grand Mosque.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 08-08-2016, 22:08:39
(http://vietnam-war.commemoration.gov.au/royal-australian-air-force/images/col_67_1127_vn.jpg)

Australian soldiers, Vietnam war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-08-2016, 02:08:55
(https://i.imgur.com/5rmDSpQ.jpg)
Syrian government forces launched an offensive on the Latakia frontline, gaining ground quickly due to absence of large rebel forces, Syria, August 8th, 2016.

Footage: Syrian government forces advancing into rebel-held areas of Kinsabba, Latakia, August 8th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv5adGbuZaM)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-08-2016, 02:08:12
I'd like to know if the Syrians still have a fleet of operable SCUD missiles, I mean, there was a lot of noise about the Syrians firing SCUDs early on, and if you ask me, this whole Aleppo offensive is a pretty good reason to fire a SCUD or two, no?.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 11-08-2016, 00:08:58
(https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/syria5.jpg)

Ingenious..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-08-2016, 01:08:48
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/149pa1z.jpg)
White BMP, Syrian Arab Army, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria, August 10th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-08-2016, 01:08:03
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/a42o0.jpg)
Upgunned MT-LB, Iraq, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-08-2016, 01:08:39
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2yuzhc1.jpg)
Rebel assault in Western Aleppo, Zahraa district, August 14th, 2016.


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co2kpFeW8AAxflK.jpg:large)
Rebels take Cement Factory and Aleppo Water Treatment. Hezbollah commander KIA and chain of command interrupted. Counterassault pending, August 14th, 2016.


Footage: Truck mounted rebel Grad launcher, eastern Aleppo, August 14th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgzqVcAIj2g)

Isn't the additional cargospace a plus compared to the short BM-21 chassis, even if the size makes it harder to manoeuver offroad?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 16-08-2016, 22:08:14
F4F 'Wildcat' drone goes rogue!:

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160811-the-runaway-drone-that-caused-a-cold-war-air-battle


(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/F6F-5Ks_Bikini_1946.jpg/755px-F6F-5Ks_Bikini_1946.jpg)

Interesting story that I wanted to share, but needed a picture to go along with it. I am not sure if these also represent target drones.  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-08-2016, 02:08:20
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2v8k67d.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army takes complete control of 1070 Apartment Complex, August 16th, 2016.

Southfront report: Russian Military Build Up In and Around Syria, August 16th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ylW-B1L_RE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-08-2016, 01:08:02
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2r3ctoo.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army is laying pressure on Technical College, Aleppo, Syria, August 17th, 2016.

Footage: Government forces shelling Technical College, Aleppo, Syria, August 17th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqhJ0Faxljo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-08-2016, 15:08:08
F4F 'Wildcat' drone goes rogue!:

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160811-the-runaway-drone-that-caused-a-cold-war-air-battle


(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/F6F-5Ks_Bikini_1946.jpg/755px-F6F-5Ks_Bikini_1946.jpg)

Interesting story that I wanted to share, but needed a picture to go along with it. I am not sure if these also represent target drones.  :)

This looks like something from Advanced Wars, haha.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MajorMajor on 19-08-2016, 17:08:25
Spoiler
(http://estaticos.elperiodico.com/resources/jpg/7/3/1424377-1471544837537.jpg)

Moscow, 1991. Today is the 25th anniversary of the August coup d'état.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-08-2016, 01:08:34
For a moment, I thought the tank sitting behind the BMP column was an IS-3..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 21-08-2016, 10:08:45
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/HMS_Agincourt_und_Erin.jpg)

The 2 battleships intended for the ottoman empire, but entered service in the royal navy when WW1 broke out. HMS Erin (left) and HMS agincourt (right)

HMS agincourt is unique as she has 7! turrets giving 14 30.5cm guns at a broadside.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: ajappat on 21-08-2016, 17:08:30
The 2 battleships intended for the ottoman empire, but entered service in the royal navy when WW1 broke out. HMS Erin (left) and HMS agincourt (right)

HMS agincourt is unique as she has 7! turrets giving 14 30.5cm guns at a broadside.

Funny how I just yesterday was watching some video on civ 6 and spotted that brazils special unit is actually better battleship and I was like "wha... Brazil gets special BB?" Ended up in wiki and eventually to HMS Agincourt too  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 22-08-2016, 19:08:37
Having 7 bloody turrets, luxurious accomidations and cabins even for regular crew and a flying bridge makes you a special BB alright

How bout a sexy german WW1 Battlecruiser eh?

(http://www.sms-navy.com/bc/SMS_Seydlitz-stbdqtr-top.jpg)

SMS Seydlitz making a trail run after launching. German Battlecruisers of WW2 were a tad slower and less armed then british battlecruisers, but they had more armour and better damage control areas.

But the biggest advantage they had, was that german powder had the tendency to burn when hit, while british ammo had more the tendency to blow up. Also in 1915 the germans found out about the massive danger ammo between the turret and magazine could be. The british had started correcting this but only a handfull of ships recieved modifications. Result= 3 sunken battlecruisers at Jutland while only one from the german side
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-08-2016, 01:08:14
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/33uv2px.jpg)
It really looks like Turkey is going any moment into the syrian city of Jarabulus, in support of a rebel assault from turkish soil, Karkamis, Turkey, August 23rd, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-08-2016, 05:08:10

SMS Seydlitz making a trail run after launching. German Battlecruisers of WW2 were a tad slower and less armed then british battlecruisers, but they had more armour and better damage control areas.

But the biggest advantage they had, was that german powder had the tendency to burn when hit, while british ammo had more the tendency to blow up. Also in 1915 the germans found out about the massive danger ammo between the turret and magazine could be. The british had started correcting this but only a handfull of ships recieved modifications. Result= 3 sunken battlecruisers at Jutland while only one from the german side

I'd also note that the single battle cruiser that did sink only did so after running quite the massive gauntlet of fire, and even then almost making it back to port.  Whereas the British ones exploded in single, critical hits, and sunk with almost all hands.  It wasn't just that the German armour or shell storage was superior either- the actual armour DESIGNS were better, with better layering and compartmental layouts throughout the entire battle cruiser.  All this went into the doctrine of the Hochseeflotte that the BC had to be able to participate in the line battle.

All in all, I find that the derision for the battle cruiser is pretty unfounded- the British ones did well when used for what they were designed for, but should never have been forced into a line action that they were never meant for.  Meanwhile, the German ones preformed extremely well throughout the war, and proved their absolute worth at Jutland when they basically saved the Hochseeflotte in a suicidal charge that ended up not being suicidal at all when they left it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-08-2016, 01:08:20
(http://www.edmaps.com/Battle_for_Northern_Syria_August_24_2PM.png)
Turkish backed Free Syrian Army captured Jarabulus with support of US-Coalition airstrikes. Barely any combat as ISIS had retreated the whole area before though. Syrian Democratic Forces ordered to withdraw from all territory west of Euphrates River, YPG refuses. FSA lines reach YPG lines, clashes started at Amarinah and Ayn Al-Baida. Syria, August 24th, 2016.

Extra: Footage: Freshly purchased georgian-made Didgori-MedEvac fails horribly: Houthi forces ambush Saudi Army near Najran in southwestern Saudi Arabia, August 24th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU7YJZaa3DI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-08-2016, 00:08:29
To me, it looks like the Turkish operation is aimed towards the Kurds and not towards the Daesh itself. It's quite obvious that the Turks do not want Kurds in their borders anymore, and since the US is "demanding" their Kurdish Allies to abandon places like Manbij....

Also, it appears that there are some more clashes between the so-called FSA and the SDF close to Jarabulus, with Daesh in the middle. It looks like a free-for-all battle now.

In Darayya there are reports of Militants surrendering to the Assad forces, while in Ghouta there are reports of more SAA gains in the city with the Jihadist defenses under collapse.


If there's no foreign intervention, the Assad opposition militants are just going to lose, they're playing their last cards in Aleppo to hope for a victory but they haven't made any significant gains since they "lifted" the Siege, they met with tough resistence from the SAA and it's allies and it's just a matter of time before they lose their gains under the weight of the SAA and the RuAF.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-08-2016, 01:08:04
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2uhv5l1.jpg)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, August 25th, 2016. Map update: kurdish YPG takes Amarinah from Free Syrian Army and their allies.

Footage: Rebels of Jaish al-Islam in the pocket of Eastern Ghouta line up for their next loss, Syria, August 25th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nprvdMy6qY)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-08-2016, 16:08:41
The ridiculous thing for me is that the SDF has shown itself as the only secular, somewhat pro-democracy group in the civil war, and now Turkey is off basically holding the middle finger to them because they're mostly Kurdish.  Meanwhile we've got our government off having to officially chastise the SDF because we have to pretend like Turkey is still our nice secular democratic ally that totally wouldn't go off and support hard-line islamists.

It's pretty sad at this point how far Erdogan has gone towards becoming a mini-Putin with an Islamist twist.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-08-2016, 01:08:18
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/24yntbk.jpg)
Rebels and government agreed on handing over the rebel held city of Darayya to the Syrian Arab Army. In return, rebels will be transfered to the rebel held province of Idlib, while civilians will be transfered to the government controlled city of Sahnaya. Sources report of 700 rebel fighters being relocated, while the government had up to 2500 soldiers holding the siege, now becoming available for redeployment, Syria, August 26th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-08-2016, 02:08:45
It's back and forth at the Artillery College in Ramouseh:

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/27zzuyx.jpg)
Left to right: BMP AMB-S (ambulance), BREM-1 Armored Recovery Vehicle, BMP-2, Artillery College, Ramouseh, Aleppo, Syria, August 27th, 2016.

Footage: Vehicles being lit up after a failed government assault on the Artillery College in Ramouseh, Aleppo, Syria, August 27th, 2016 (https://youtu.be/ijCVfKsLMOQ?t=2m42s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 28-08-2016, 04:08:30
It is insane how they just keep throwing men and equipment piecemeal into that same area, using that same access point.  They often run over their own men's corpses.  Just meat thrown into the grinder for no reason.  ::)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-08-2016, 23:08:31
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/i405rl.jpg)
Free Syrian Army pushed deep into Syrian Democratic Forces territory, crossed the Sajur River and occupied Awshariyah (red marker). SDF lines obviously collapsed after heavy fighting, Aleppo province, Syria, August 28th, 2016.

Spoiler
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/30wpn60.jpg)
Military situation at northern Artillery College, Ramouseh, Aleppo, Syria, August 28th, 2016.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/27zzuyx.jpg)


(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2enufeo.jpg)
After getting their vehicles burned, Syrian Arab Army decided to stack some more at Regime offensive position #1: (not to mention the 2 vehicles in the center bottom of the picture, one of them burning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-08-2016, 02:08:05
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/28arv5c.jpg)
Military situation in Syria, August 29th, 2016.

Spoiler
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/dr48r5.jpg)
Syrian rebels conduct a successive operation in northern Hama province, Syria, August 29th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MajorMajor on 30-08-2016, 13:08:47
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/28arv5c.jpg)
Military situation in Syria, August 29th, 2016.

Remembers me of this article that I read a while ago:

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/03/the-confused-persons-guide-to-middle-east-conflicts/388883/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-09-2016, 01:09:19
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2gugjf5.jpg)
Military Situation, northern Hama province, Syria, September 2nd, 2016.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/20kuhkx.jpg)
Footage: Jaysh al-Izzah shoots down a low-flying Gazelle helicopter with a TOW missile in Northern Hama. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8YIjFKTMUk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-09-2016, 02:09:56
As it stands I don't think they're going to reach Hama, much less take.  This feels more like a spoiler attack that hit a weak part of the SAA's lines and is being contained.  They haven't managed to widen the salient in the past couple days, and I just think the assualt is going to peter out.  Taking Hama is out of the question- they can't take Aleppo with all their manpower there, so no way, imo, they're going to just waltz through Hama.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-09-2016, 02:09:22
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2j2wyuf.jpg)
I think even ISIS approves your message.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-09-2016, 16:09:16
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CrgLTTPXYAAIM4t.jpg)

There are reports claiming that the SAA has liberated the Ramouseh Armament College and the Artillery College from the Jaysh al-Fatah jihadists. This means, Aleppo is encircled once again.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 04-09-2016, 20:09:04
Was the recent Hama offensive a ruse to lay off pressure in Aleppo? Now that the city is being besieged again, what is the rebels' next course of action (implying that they are running low on manpower)?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-09-2016, 01:09:28
I'm not sure what all the fuss was about getting closer to Hama and its military airport, while neglecting Aleppo fronts. The green marked Ramouseh supply road for Aleppo had already been cut and been under fire for a week now due to Tell Um Qara' hills being held by Syrian Arab Army & Allies.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/iliz9h.jpg)
People's Protection Units (YPG) drafting last reserves in Afrin province, Syria, September 4th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-09-2016, 02:09:29
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160830/6b8a3a99a7ebaa9d6629c0cd47c8f8f1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-09-2016, 02:09:34
(http://www.edmaps.com/Battle_for_Northern_Syria_September_5.png)
Military Situation, northern Syria, September 5th, 2016.

Footage: Fastaqem Union storms al-Amiriyah district next to Military College from inside Aleppo pocket, Syria, September 5th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59chDkQKuUE)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-09-2016, 01:09:42
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/15ee63s.jpg)
Rebel lines in southern Aleppo outskirts are totally collapsing after having lost control over Artillery College, Syria, September 6th, 2016.

Footage: Syrian army regains territory in nothern Hama province, Syria, September 6th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ahp5TmKQqA)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-09-2016, 01:09:52
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/dzuj4y.jpg)
Front: Islamic State 23mm ZU-23 aiming at airspace. Rear: Islamic State T-62 mobile tent.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 09-09-2016, 00:09:28
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr2U-n8WgAI9yuh.jpg:large)

Syrian Arab Army and it's allies are inside the Ramouseh district. The Jihadists are losing ground.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-09-2016, 02:09:28
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2re475e.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-09-2016, 23:09:10
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2dh65av.jpg)
Terms of ceasefire agreement determined on September 10th, 2016. So far, government forces refuses to demilitarize Castello Road, while islamist rebel group Harakat Ahrar al-Sham declares non-commitment and sides with Jahbat Fatah al-Sham (al-Nusra/AlQaeda), September 11th, 2016.

This video shows the biggest problem of the syrian army; their soldiers run when facing combat, even if they could stand a chance:

Drone footage: Syrian rebels advanced on the Hamriya front seizing control over Hamriya and its hill, Quneitra, Syria, September 10th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE6w_cDE_wo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 12-09-2016, 02:09:40
(http://65.media.tumblr.com/5410c86eccf783dca3f10e1f280c527e/tumblr_od39re2tkB1szkmvlo1_1280.jpg)
A Belgian officer poses with his impressively coiffed monkey.  August, 1916.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-09-2016, 01:09:07
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2hhg9cm.jpg)
A T-62 of Jaish al-Islam is repelling an ISIS attack in East Qalamoun, Syria, September 13th, 2016.


When it comes to entertainment, Russia is still far behind other nations in the business, even behind Syria, their acting performance is just poor:

Footage: Castello Road: Russians (claim to have) gotten under fire during video conference, September 13th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFhgpWyoT98)

Makes me wonder, what are the Russians doing at Castello Road?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-09-2016, 02:09:16
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/218zya.jpg)
US commando units entered the northern syrian city of Al Rai in preparation for an upcoming offensive towards Al Bab, Syria, September 16th, 2016.

Footage: US commando units being forced to leave Al Rai as FSA group Ahrar al-Sharqiya refuses to fight alongside US troops, Syria, September 16th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QLDtDE19sE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-09-2016, 06:09:39
They can't even form a stable coalition...

And they're expected to run a country if Assad is taken down?.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-09-2016, 02:09:06
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2viqkr7.jpg)
Kurdish armored car, Rojava, Syria, September 14th, 2016.


Article: Aftermath of the russian footage from Castello Road:
The Castello Theater: debunking Russian MoD and Kremlin TV «rebel attack» (https://citeam.org/the-castello-theater-debunking-russian-mod-and-kremlin-tv-militant-attack-footage/) - How Russians make up an incident on Castello Road claiming that it is not safe, thus preventing UN-aid to reach eastern Aleppo.

Article: Did Jabhat al-Nusra leave Qaidat al-Jihad or it is Qaidat al-Jihad that is part of Nusra now? (https://elijahjm.wordpress.com/2016/07/30/did-jabhat-al-nusra-leaves-qaidat-al-jihad-or-it-is-qaidat-al-jihad-that-is-part-of-nusra-now/)  - How Al Qaedas core leadership and their Mujahedeen in Syria have been assimilated by Jabhat Al-Nusra, having no ties left with Al Qaeda in Afghanistan/Pakistan.

Article: Analysis on Jabhat Fateh al-Sham’s income and resources (https://www.hate-speech.org/jabhat-fateh-al-shams-income-and-resources-an-open-source-investigation/#fn-2879-45) - interesting elaboration lighting up the money flows in Syria and how this war is being paid.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-09-2016, 23:09:57
Tough times for the Syrians in Deir ez-Zor. They were bombed "by mistake" by the US Air Force, ISIS advances on the bombed out positions, SAA manages to recapture most (if not all) of the lost ground.

To make things worse, a SyAAF Su-22 was shot down today over Deir ez-Zor. Pilot was killed.

(http://ximages.net/images/68990168556759611071.jpg)


Certainly, the US is not doing good in Syria. Not only we're talking about violations of airspace (along with the Israelis bombing SAA units because someone "bombed" the Golan Heights), we're talking about Deir ez-Zor. If it falls, there will be a massacre among the surviving SAA soldiers, also, it keeps ISIS resources busy so that they cannot move them elsewhere. Deir ez-Zor is needed, it's crucial, and the US is doing nothing but giving ISIS a helping hand.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-09-2016, 00:09:28
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/34jf72u.jpg)
Military Situation in West Ghouta, Syria, September 18th, 2016. I don't know why this map was published in the first place, but it shows well, why the syrian military was considered one of the stronger ones in the Near East, even though being on the decline for the past quarter of a century. The whole country is obviously a military base.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-09-2016, 01:09:24
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/b3ki0i.jpg)
ISIS view from Thardah Mountain/Artillery Battalion towards government held Deir Ezzor Airbase, September 20th, 2016.

After the Western Coalition accidentally bombed Syrian Government Forces in Deir Ezzor, ISIS managed to cap the artillery position at Thardah Mountain, overlooking Deir Ezzor Airbase. It appears government forces have nowhere to hide now, being really in trouble as ISIS started shelling the airbase from all sides with artillery. Not to mention rumors about 7 russian commandos being among the dead after the devastating airstrike.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 21-09-2016, 00:09:55
Is this going to turn into a new Korea? Or is this really what MGS4 was talking about?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-09-2016, 02:09:00
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2cfr5sw.jpg)
That moment when your date isn't ready for lunch yet and you're having a smoke with the boys downstairs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-09-2016, 03:09:05
MEANWHILE, the Russians just obliterated a UN Aid Convoy, killing multiple UN Aid workers, as well as the head of the Syrian Branch of the Red Crescent.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-09-2016, 14:09:54
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2z4blv6.jpg)
That moment when you argue about who gets to drive the VBIED (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosion Device) but then remember you're with the Islamic State thus you can go all together.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 21-09-2016, 18:09:55
So... Who do the war gods favor in this war as of say the last 2-3 months? Who is having a good time and who is having a bad time?

SAF: Okay time?
FSA: Kinda shitty time?
IS: Very shitty time?
Kurds: Okay time?

Am I getting it or totally not?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-09-2016, 19:09:16
IS has continued to lose ground.  Kurds got some major gains, but are now embroiled in the disputes with the Turks, and are dealing with how to keep moving towards autonomy without bringing down the Turkish military on them.

The FSA has been doing well only when they're able to concentrate their forces in an area- generally at the loss of other areas.  Their most recent Hama offensive basically stripped their forces from the Aleppo area and led to the rollback of all their gains and the rebirth of the siege of eastern Aleppo.

The SAA continues to do just as poorly as the FSA in combat (often ridiculously so), but backed by Russian air power can continue to hold out against the FSA, helped by the FSA's own stratigic blunders like the utterly useless Hama offensive.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 21-09-2016, 20:09:51
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsepbqoWEAAmNBA.jpg)
"Turkish TSK Sabra M60T in preparation for the offensive on al-Bab"

It seems like both the Kurdish and FSA/Turk forces want the important city Al-Bab. The question is who will reach it first?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-09-2016, 02:09:04
It seems like both the Kurdish and FSA/Turk forces want the important city Al-Bab. The question is who will reach it first?

YPG will not advance west of Euphrate. YPG is supposed to withdraw towards the eastern Euphrate bank. They don't really do. Without coordination with the turkish dominated FSA, they'd leave a vacuum easily to be filled by ISIS again. They want to keep Manbij and they will do at least for the near future.


So... Who do the war gods favor in this war as of say the last 2-3 months? Who is having a good time and who is having a bad time?

SAF: Okay time?
FSA: Kinda shitty time?
IS: Very shitty time?
Kurds: Okay time?

Am I getting it or totally not?

The long-term prospects changed radically. There is a new player in the game. That is the biggest change. The Free Syrian Army is closely linked with Al-Nusra/Al Qaeda/Fatah Al-Sham. But now Turkey is directly fighting alongside the Free Syrian Army in northern Syria. The turkish influence assures that the FSA units supported are actually 'moderate' and not radical islamists. Thus you got 2 Free Syrian Armys now. The Al-Nusra dominated FSA in Idlib and the turkish FSA in northern Aleppo. The turkish FSA is the actually new player. This player will rise. It is likely that Turkey will route moderate rebels from Idlib to northern Aleppo through their territory, until there are only radical Islamists in Idlib left.

Syrian Arab Army: doing OK, arms are being provided by Russia, manpower by Hezbollah and Iran. Good long-term prospects. A serious winner.

ISIS: doing bad. Less income, less territory, nowhere to hide. They are being pushed back to core territories currently. Point is: They're withholding professional western arms and elite forces for later to fight in their core territories along the Euphrate river. They're not dead yet. Far From. But they will have no future in Syria.

turkish FSA: will become a major player in northern Syria.

Al-Nusra FSA: declining. Bad long-term prospects. Will bleed dry if Erdogan wants them to. Is an enemy all major players can agree to get rid of.

Kurds/YPG: stable. Might get soon in favour of the USA over the turkish FSA who proved being bad playmates. If the USA stop all support on turkish FSA, there will be more to get for them.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2vd4pa8.jpg)
3 goats, 3 ISIS fighters. I'm just not sure, who is who.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-09-2016, 01:09:18
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Territory_Control_September_19_Russian_View.png)
Military Situation in Syria according to the russian Ministry of Defence, September 19th, 2016.


Syrian Army & Allies started bombing rebel held eastern Aleppo with incendiary ammunition and announced a major offensive on the city. Incendiary ammunition in urban Aleppo is a new quality. Of course they bombed the water supply facility before.

Footage: Phosphor dripping off a roof from a residential house in rebel held eastern Aleppo, September 22nd, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPcyGl49ZTs)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-09-2016, 01:09:49
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/aond4z.jpg)
This is how ISIS is burying its own fighters, Iraq, forgot the location, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-09-2016, 02:09:37
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2jc7n2e.jpg)


Footage: Rebels of Fastaqim Union (FSA) counter government forces (Liwa al-Quds Brigades) after they entered on occupied parts of Handarat Camp, east Aleppo pocket, September 24th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7u197oEW88)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-09-2016, 01:09:01
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Aleppo_September_24.png)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies are pushing into eastern Aleppo from all sides since September 24th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 26-09-2016, 20:09:19
YPG will not advance west of Euphrate. YPG is supposed to withdraw towards the eastern Euphrate bank. They don't really do. Without coordination with the turkish dominated FSA, they'd leave a vacuum easily to be filled by ISIS again. They want to keep Manbij and they will do at least for the near future.

I thought Kurdish forces wanted to unite at Al-Bab looking at recent maps of their advance from Afrin:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtNS4O6XgAA19TE.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-09-2016, 01:09:54
They move slowly from Afrin towards Al-Bab, they do this for longer now. They're moving like 1 meter per hour, reducing their own losses to zero. The kurds in Afrin got not that much manpower, they're cut off from the rest of Rojava. Once the turkish supported FSA rolls down south from the turkish border, there is no way to defend such long small strip ranging from Tal Rifaat to Manbij while having the syrian army in the back. At best the kurds can hope that accomplishing some facts will dicourage Erdogan and hamper his process. IMHO

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/219uxhw.jpg)
Allahu Akbar!?

"How do you make a technical?" - "Just place the AA gun on the back of the truck" - "Say no more, bro..." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzQd9SSmYEc)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-09-2016, 16:09:52
Kinda amazed you guys don't get it.  The Afrin Kurds are not moving to take Al Bab or anything like that.  What they are doing is shunting southeast along the SAA (whom are not attacking them and are basically in a truce), in order to connect to the SDF if the SDF manages to organize and undertake a major offensive on Manbij.  The point would be to extend that corridor to allow a link up, and it is being extended in that direction in order to be as far south as possible in case the Turkish-backed rebels actually do start moving on Al-Bab (hard to say if they will- for the past week or two they've been locked in see-saw combat with ISIL, taking villages and then losing them again to IS counter attacks).

Also, the Aleppo map you posted was rather wrong- at the time you posted it the only major combat in Eastern Aleppo was the Handarat Refugee Camp battles- in which Quds force conquered the area, but then were forced right back out by a rebel counter attack.  That said, today the SAA is announcing the official start of a ground offensive on Eastern Aleppo, so we'll see what happens with that.

Also, the FSA north of Hama just managed to widen their salient to the east.  I still do not see them ever making it to Hama though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-09-2016, 02:09:22
Also, the Aleppo map you posted was rather wrong- at the time you posted it the only major combat in Eastern Aleppo was the Handarat Refugee Camp battles- in which Quds force conquered the area, but then were forced right back out by a rebel counter attack.  That said, today the SAA is announcing the official start of a ground offensive on Eastern Aleppo, so we'll see what happens with that.

Obviously true.

(https://i.imgur.com/HhFStGp.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo, September 27th, 2016. Syrian Arab Army & Allies pushing at 3 spots: Handarat Camp, Citadel, As-Sukkari.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 28-09-2016, 05:09:57
Yeah, as I understand it Quds Force has reorganized and is attempting to regain Handarat, and the SAA is trying to get rid of the siege of the Citadel in the city center.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 28-09-2016, 21:09:34
(http://edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_September_27_6pm.png)
Situation yesterday in Northern Syria.

Has the FSA/Turk offensive stalled out, or are they slowly moving south? I heard somewhere that Turkey is deploying additional units to help continue Operation Euphrates Shield.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-09-2016, 02:09:39
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2dhz1j4.jpg)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, turkish view, September 29th, 2016.

Combat footage: Ahrar Al-Sham (FSA) advancing at Geneina, Hama province, Syria, September 28th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2F5xPb8F1E)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 30-09-2016, 20:09:16
(http://english.al-akhbar.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/5cols/leading_images/876032-01-08.jpg)

Pro-government forces took control of the Handarat camp and Kindi Hospital (above) in Northeastern-Aleppo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-10-2016, 02:10:44
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4b52/unwxhqr18cmrlbczg.jpg)
Military situation, northern Aleppo city, Syria, September 30th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-10-2016, 02:10:20
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/The_High-Speed_Vessel_Swift_(HSV-2)_gets_underway_with_a_tethered_TIF-25K_Aerostat_balloon_in_Key_West,_Fla.,_on_April_24,_2013_130424-N-IC228-112.jpg)
HSV-2 Swift hybrid catamaran

Footage: Yemeni Houthi rebels hit Emirati HSV-2 Swift hybrid catamaran with a chinese made C-802 anti-ship missile off the shores of the Red Sea port city of Mokha, October 1st, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaMSb_7_3cM)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-10-2016, 05:10:53
(https://i.imgur.com/LneCMuM.jpg)
Military situatiom in Aleppo, Syria, October 2nd, 2016. Syrian Arab Army & Allies secured al-Shuqayyif district and Kindi hospital in northern Aleppo.

Headcam/tankcam footage: Sham Legion testing the usefulness of a tank barrel as a wrecking ball, rural Aleppo, Syria, recently. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdTSqL8ytxw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-10-2016, 01:10:46
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_4.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, October 4th, 2016.

Quote
Dabiq, a small Syrian town west of the Euphrates River... A place where the al-Baghdadi’s army awaits the arrival of  an “army of Rome”, whose defeat will initiate the countdown to the Apocalypse. It is here, the Prophet Muhammad reportedly said, that the Islamic warriors will write a glorious page of the their history. Well, the Prophetic discourse refers to the enemy as “Rome”, but who “Rome” could be remains a matter of debate. For many observers, we should think of “Rome” as the present-day Turkish State, whose former capital, Istanbul (Constantinople), has been known for over a thousand years as the “New Rome” of the Christian imaginary. Now, since the present-day Turkey, a new “New Rome”, has an evident Islamic appearance, the apocalyptic-to-be battle of Dabiq became more an inter-Islamic affair than an inter-religious fight as the Turkish army and its Syrian allies are understood to be just four-five kilometers (three miles) from the tiny town of the Prophetic narration.

According to the Syrian sources, the Turkish army and its Syrian allies are expecting to reach Dabiq’s outskirts within 48 hours.  Could these hours be the last ones of an “Old World”? Of course not. After the less glorious battles for Jarabulus and Manbij, it’s very hard to believe that the DAESH militants would be able to  vanquish the “Roman” armies at Dabiq. Certainly, if not Dabiq, maybe Al-Amaq...

Maybe you wanna make your bets. I believe ISIS underminded the village and made it one giant explosion device. Betcha.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-10-2016, 01:10:58
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/x3b8g0.jpg)
Still floating.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-10-2016, 01:10:43
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/md387m.jpg)
Chechen Mujahideen in 1070 Apartment Complex, Aleppo, Syria, September 28th, 2016.


Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies pushing into Bustan al-Pasha district, east Aleppo, Syria, October 6th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_8hiq6l3w)

Extra: Footage: A rare portrait of Government-held Western Aleppo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF32suz-C04)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-10-2016, 02:10:10
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/103it92.jpg)
Fighters of the islamist rebel group Ahrar al-Sham on a BMP they captured after having expelled the salafist rebel group Jund al-Aqsa from al-Mastoumah military base, Idlib, Syria, October 7th, 2016.

After an explosion near the turkish border yesterday, killing up to 30 FSA members, and accusations of Jund al-Aqsa against Ahrar al-Sham today, 16 FSA groups declared war on Jund al-Aqsa, labeling them as ISIS supporters, causing infights all over Idlib province today. Syrian Army made territorial gains in northern Hama province after rebel frontline forces started fighting each other.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-10-2016, 01:10:45
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_7.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, October 8th, 2016.

Quote
A very strange situation in Northern Syria...

Unfortunately for the Caliph’s followers, the “Roman” army of the apocalyptic prophecy is apparently trying to avoid Dabiq, the small Syrian town west of the Euphrates River. For the moment...

East of Dabiq, the Free Syrian Army and its Turkish ally have managed to occupy in the last two days the strategic town of Akhtarin and a lot of villages between Turkuman Barih (Turkman Bareh) and Sandi, along the frontline with the DAESH realm. West of Dabiq, the US Air Force is continuing to conduct major strikes against the DAESH targets in the Tilalayn-Mare’ (Marea)-Dabiq triangle in order to minimize the risks of a new Islamist attack on the A’zaz area and to facilitate a possible encirclement of the Dabiq area.

Meanwhile, the al-Baghdadi’s army is still awaiting in Dabiq for the arrival of an “army of Rome”, whose defeat will initiate the countdown to the Apocalypse, but it seems that the “Romans” don’t have, yet, Dabiq on their travel agenda...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-10-2016, 02:10:07
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/11tvfie.jpg)
Exotic. Syrian Social Nationalist Party in Bustan al-Pasha district, Aleppo, Syria, October 9th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 10-10-2016, 15:10:04
Social Nationalist? Is that on purpose?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-10-2016, 16:10:57
With that flag, I can't see how that is a coincidence.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 10-10-2016, 17:10:32
Yeah, I was just wondering if the changing of the order was on purpose. So: Social Nationalist instead of National Socialist.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-10-2016, 02:10:36
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_10.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, October 10th, 2016.

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Another “interesting” day for the Caliph’s soldiers in Northern Syria...

As the “Roman” army of the apocalyptic prophecy was apparently trying to avoid Dabiq, the DAESH militants have executed two days ago an elaborate deception operation east of Dabiq in order to convince the FSA leaders that the DAESH army is a low-hanging fruit and that Dabiq is an easy prey to anyone who could decide to attack the town and, of course, to initiate the apocalyptic “battle of Dabiq”. A partially successful operation... FSA and its Turkish ally still hesitate to attack Dabiq, but everyone knows now that the DAESH forces from the Azaz-Dabiq pocket are really lacking a highly skilled commander-in-chief...

According to the FSA sources, just few hours after having lost again Akhtarin, Turkuman Barih (Turkman Bareh) and its hinterland, the DAESH militants retreated too from some villages north of Dabiq (Murayghil, Shuwayrin, etc.).

Deception or not, however, a retreat is not the road to the victory, not even for the Caliph’s army... Meanwhile, in Dabiq, the al-Baghdadi’s followers are still awaiting for the arrival of the “army of Rome”...

Footage: Free Syrian Army supporting turkish forces and an american A-10 Thunderbolt in combat with ISIS, northern Aleppo province, Syria, October 10th, 2016. 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQFRjwQUWM4)


Extra: Dont know what to do with your old PS3 controller? Try this: SHAM R 3 remote controlled gun (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OJrwDXcHuY)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 11-10-2016, 22:10:40
(http://www.newstatesman.com/sites/default/files/styles/nodeimage/public/Longreads_2016/02/verdun.jpg?itok=YpHg_7ty)
"Killing fields: French infantrymen under fire during the Battle of Verdun"
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-10-2016, 01:10:49
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_11.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, October 11th, 2016.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 12-10-2016, 06:10:01
Socialism, because most of us in third world are poor. Nationalist, as a "good" and acceptable positive alternative that is quite popular in third world besides religion. Actually in Indonesia, nationalists are almost viewed as secular mainstream.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-10-2016, 01:10:54
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/ielb41.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies, southern Aleppo, October 11th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-10-2016, 01:10:26
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2irugeb.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army BMP-1 with quint 'Volcano' rocket launcher, Syria, October 13th, 2016.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-10-2016, 01:10:49
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/fuxocx.jpg)
When Abu-Omar came up with the VBIED, everybody was like omg, did you see that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-10-2016, 02:10:26
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/24mrssh.jpg)
Up-armored ISIS technical with frontal slat armor and sunroof MG turret, Qayyarah crossroads, Dijlah province, Iraq, October 14th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 16-10-2016, 03:10:15
Whats that up there, MG3?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 16-10-2016, 05:10:12
Mmm, mm. Nothin' beats a good meal of scrumptious rats.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n-d899YMhgg/Uzr67nIodzI/AAAAAAAAI6E/k8h07lVVKWU/s1600/Trench+rats+killed+by+a+terrier,+1916.jpg)

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A terrier shows off its catch after a 15 minute rat hunt in British French trenches. 1916
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-10-2016, 05:10:51
But those are French trenches.  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 16-10-2016, 05:10:26
Aha, you're right. I guess the caption meant to say the British soldiers are IN French trenches.

Unless the quoted caption was just completely wrong! ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-10-2016, 05:10:03
See that's the other thing- these are all French soldiers!  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Roughbeak on 16-10-2016, 16:10:56
See that's the other thing- these are all French soldiers!  ;D

Yeah, all of them having moustaches is a dead give away! ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-10-2016, 21:10:47
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_16.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria. After having taken Dabiq almost without any combat, Free Syrian Army threatens with march on Aleppo. Turkey announces march on Al-Bab, October 16th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 17-10-2016, 17:10:39
Can we move over to Iraq? Interesting things are going on there. Mosul is currently under siege, IS is loosing grounds.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-10-2016, 18:10:46
http://isis.liveuamap.com/

See here for live updates, as well as the territorial changes.  Peshmerga/ISF are gaining ground against light resistance that seems to mostly be made up of suicide trucks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-10-2016, 02:10:53
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f4ae/817jabueja552q5zg.jpg)
The Battle of Mosul, first day results, Iraq, October 17th, 2016.

Footage: IRAQ:«BATTLE FOR MOSUL» ISIS SUICIDE TRUCK-BOMB DETONATES NEXT TO AN IRAQI ARMY TANK S/W OF MOSUL, Iraq, October 17th, 2016, 720p. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xwOHxreELU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-10-2016, 03:10:30
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvAEoLxVYAAOAeL.jpg)

Old adversaries, now joining forces in the Mosul Offensive
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 18-10-2016, 14:10:07
Footage: IRAQ:«BATTLE FOR MOSUL» ISIS SUICIDE TRUCK-BOMB DETONATES NEXT TO AN IRAQI ARMY TANK S/W OF MOSUL, Iraq, October 17th, 2016, 720p. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xwOHxreELU)
Kind of incredible that those vehicles (they look to me like armoured cars/BMPs) didn't see that truck coming. At least not the one being blown up.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 18-10-2016, 19:10:42
Kind of incredible that those vehicles (they look to me like armoured cars/BMPs) didn't see that truck coming. At least not the one being blown up.

Well for all you know it's a merchant truck coming down the hill. Its true intentions only became clear about 10 seconds before impact at which point other BMPs start to engage it, but miss.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 18-10-2016, 19:10:06
Thanks for the link Mudra.

There are a couple of explosions near the suicide truck (0:34 and 0:37), I took it as a few missed shots. Looks like they failed to contain it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 18-10-2016, 21:10:39
Well for all you know it's a merchant truck coming down the hill.
So a merchant truck in the middle of a battle? Isn't that at least a bit weird? And this is not the first suicide truck, so they should have their eyes more open, imo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 18-10-2016, 22:10:55
So a merchant truck in the middle of a battle? Isn't that at least a bit weird? And this is not the first suicide truck, so they should have their eyes more open, imo.

Doesn't seem like a battle to me, more like a staging area. And most of them do have eyes on and engage as soon as hostile intentions become clear, but they miss they shots. At least two BMPs fire at it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-10-2016, 00:10:19
I think the Iraqis there tried not to fire in order to avoid hitting friendlies, you see, the truck drives straight into them, friendly fire is likely to happen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-10-2016, 01:10:25
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/1z3cutl.jpg)
ISIS fighter patroling the streets of Mosul, Iraq. Several young boys aged 15 to 16 have been reported to have died during the fights in the outskirts of Mosul. Yet there is no trace of the elite ISIS Ninewa Armoured Brigade that had been deployed for once at Mosul, causing rumors on its whereabout, October 18th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 19-10-2016, 05:10:17
I'm impressed they're so uniformed these days. Definitely unique.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2016, 19:10:36
Looks like the Turkish-backed rebels are finally getting into conflict with the Afrin canton of the SDF.  THey're trying to push them out of that long corridor the SDF has been pushing through ISIL territory with towards Al Bab, and are declaring Tell Rifat to be a military zone.  So yay, that's gonna be a thing again.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 19-10-2016, 20:10:56
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_19.png)
Situation in northern Aleppo region. Turks and rebels made swift advancements. Do you think Afrin Kurds will lose all the ground they took this year?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 19-10-2016, 21:10:26
So a merchant truck in the middle of a battle? Isn't that at least a bit weird? And this is not the first suicide truck, so they should have their eyes more open, imo.

Doesn't seem like a battle to me, more like a staging area. And most of them do have eyes on and engage as soon as hostile intentions become clear, but they miss they shots. At least two BMPs fire at it.
I understand, but at the 18 seconds mark you can see the BMP that in the end gets the hit, is firing, in an arc, towards those buildings on the right. So that one is actually engaging something. Not the truck, because it is aiming way too high for that, and if it was aiming at the truck and missed, it would have acted differently towards the truck in what follows.

So to me it looks like that particular BMP doesn't see the truck at all, or does nothing about it. The shots at the truck are coming from other BMPs.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-10-2016, 22:10:37
It's ramping up actually- Russians are now bombing the turkish-backed FSA in SUPPORT of the SDF.  One needs to remember here that the SDF have basically had a tacit ceasefire/cooperation with the SAA, and the Russians have avoided bombing their held areas.  So now the Turks are bombing the SDF, and the Russians are bombing the Turkish-backed FSA, leaving tons of room for error and international danger.  So yay.


In the end, I feel like the SDF might be forced back, if the Russians don't really go all out in supporting them against the FSA in Northern Aleppo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-10-2016, 02:10:41
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_19.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria. Turkish supported FSA is pushing south, while kurdish SDF is pushing hard towards the east, October 19th, 2016.

Drone Footage: Iraqi army unit staging for combat in prepartion of the offensive of Mosul, recently (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tq1rJX9nSM)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-10-2016, 04:10:35
(http://i.imgur.com/G7SYr2F.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-10-2016, 01:10:12
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_October_21.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria. Turkish FSA is trying to reach Tall Rifat, YPG/SDF is resisting, October 22nd, 2016.

Footage: Al Rahman Corps targeting government positions with a Shilka, Jobar, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria, October 21, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmB-FtIVAYk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-10-2016, 05:10:42
(https://scontent-grt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/14720630_1300775776631617_7527173813844674109_n.jpg?oh=eab0793a8cea345c7744323ea1668dcf&oe=58A4E03C)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 23-10-2016, 20:10:01
When you wanted Leopard 2 but all they had at the junkyard was T-72s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-10-2016, 23:10:28
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/igapug.jpg)
A peshmerga special forces unit aims an anti-tank-missile at an ISIS VBIED(Vehicle Borne Improved Explosion Device), northern Mosul, Iraq, October 23rd, 2016.

Footage: Syrian Army and Allies storming into rebel held Army Missile Base in south-west Aleppo/Khan Touman, October 23rd, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T1VKz3cnBw)

Extra: Footage: ISIS militants storming the iraqi held city of Rutbah, western Anbar province, Iraq, October 23rd, 2016, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I97YGlcvsU0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-10-2016, 00:10:19
When you wanted Leopard 2 but all they had at the junkyard was T-72s

Meh, the cage armor does it's job very well even in that old T-72M1

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XPiskvi6Pvs/VIcE-NFVnnI/AAAAAAAACNI/dDGqrpaJpkQ/s1600/087.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 24-10-2016, 11:10:38
That type of armour will make a shitload of older RPGS ineffective. Wont help much vs tandem charge ones tough, but they arent that common at all
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 24-10-2016, 18:10:33
Rather meant the shape than the protection.
T72 in first picture looks a bit like the outlines of a Leopard 2 (A1-4), especially the turret.
Hence the joke :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-10-2016, 01:10:50
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/68evdj.jpg)
US Special Ops Oshkosh M-ATV with Boomerang gunshot detection system, Bashiqa, northern Mosul, Iraq, October 24th, 2016.

Footage: Free Syrian Army Central Division relocating men and equipment towards Aleppo, Idlib province, Syria, October 24th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bdBk3qC_lw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-10-2016, 06:10:21
That type of armour will make a shitload of older RPGS ineffective. Wont help much vs tandem charge ones tough, but they arent that common at all

Hmm, I don't know. Syria is like ATGM paradise..., sure it'll render RPGs almost useless which is a big plus considering how common and easy-to-use RPGs are but still we have seen a shitload of videos on Kornets and TOWs firing at literally anything that moves, from MBTs to simple soldiers.

Here, for example, an Iraqi M1 Abrams was hit by a Kornet fired by Daesh in Mosul (https://twitter.com/Ald_Aba/status/790594445725011968).

The ammo explodes but it's in a separate compartment with blast doors that direct the explosion outwards, keeping the crew somewhat safe. Still, they managed to get a clear shot on the Abrams' back...



Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-10-2016, 02:10:03
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/b5mbtf.jpg)
Armored flatbed VBIED used by ISIS during the assault on Rutbah, Anbar province, Iraq, October 24th, 2016.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 26-10-2016, 18:10:13
Updates to the wars:

http://isis.liveuamap.com/en/2016/26-october-turkish-fm-turkey-will-take-actions-if-any-group

The Iraqi offensive has stalled out in the face of the Sulpher factory burning and tons of ISIL IEDS/suicide trucks.  They're progressing slowly, but obviously having to mop up each town in turn of every booby trap and lurking suicide guy before they can proceed.  MEANWHILE, Turkey continues to go off their rocker, this time threatening Iraq with invasion "if threatened" and that they will 'take actions if any group attacks Tal Afar" (a city under ISIL control west of Mosul).

Meanwhile, in Syria, the government is pushing to try and isolate the 1070 apartment complex, probably trying to get as stabilized as they can before the apparently coming rebel counter-offensive.  Also, the SDF actually managed to hold their lines against the Turkish-backed FSA groups, and counter attacked to take Tel Madiq, apparently with support of Russian and SAA aviation (though they are denying it, there is SDF footage of at least Russian jets flying in support of their defense/attack).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-10-2016, 00:10:55
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7d18/dkvk33ih46qysokzg.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies claim gains in southwest and besieged eastern Aleppo, Syria. Rebels announce final Battle for Aleppo, October 25th/26th/27th, 2016.


Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies destroy several rebel tanks in an ambush at besieged Khan al Sheh, West Ghouta, Damascus, October 25th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H192RyWX79Y)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-10-2016, 22:10:36
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2r4lmo1.jpg)
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 29-10-2016, 01:10:28
When Russia is your ally:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Con94XAXgAAmI2_.jpg:large)

(http://syrianperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/CoYZulDXYAA79hT.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-10-2016, 01:10:02
To be fair, the whole ISIL thing helped change that a bunch too.  Also, the SAA made their breakthrough to relieve Aleppo a good while before Russia started militarily supporting them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-10-2016, 01:10:01
To be fair, the whole ISIL thing helped change that a bunch too.  Also, the SAA made their breakthrough to relieve Aleppo a good while before Russia started militarily supporting them.

I don't think the Syrians could have stopped the big militant offensive in Ramouseh without Russian support..
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 29-10-2016, 04:10:46
That could have been the case (we'll never know).  But the Syrian offensive to break into Aleppo was in 2013 and was done without Russian support.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 29-10-2016, 20:10:24
Sorry, I was just making a joke about Russia and her strength.

Syrian government forces, like you said, did make many breakthroughs before Russian intervention.
2013:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Aleppo_offensive_%28October_2013%29.svg/1131px-Aleppo_offensive_%28October_2013%29.svg.png)
2015:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-DqjgCCQAEVPjJ.jpg)

I do think that Russian airstrikes are significantly helping Assad forces though. Especially during the Summer Aleppo offensives.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-10-2016, 04:10:39
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/29zo20j.jpg)
Military situation, western Aleppo, Syria. Islamistic Rebels take over Al Assad suburbs and fully control 1070 Apartements, October 29th, 2016.

Headcam Footage: Ahrar al-Sham storming into western Al-Assad suburbs, Aleppo, Syria, October 29th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq6V2YCp3h8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-10-2016, 02:10:22
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/f1bdoj.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces unit before departure to join the battle for Aleppo, Syria. Idlib rebels stand no chance against these heavily armed units, October 30th, 2016.

Footage: Rebels are seriously strained to deal the Syrian Arab Army counterassault against their offensive on western Aleppo, Syria, October 30th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzaYqNltdoo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-11-2016, 03:11:53
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d77c/y8nqy85cqs9udcszg.jpg)
Military situation in Mosul, Iraq, October 30th, 2016.

Footage: Syria: SAA tanks launch fierce barrage against Fateh al-Sham fighters in W. Aleppo, Military Academy/al-Assad district, October 31st, 2016, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QzFzUVBLoI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-11-2016, 01:11:31
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/i1lbtz.jpg)
ISIS is presenting 5 fighters that ambushed a lonely Humvee on the outskirsts of Mosul, Iraq. If that is all they got, they must be in deep trouble, November 1st, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-11-2016, 04:11:14
Inches away from death, an Islamist TOW crew almost scores a direct hit in a group of soldiers of the SAA in Sawran, Hama:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMyZfeyXPmQ

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: THeTA0123 on 02-11-2016, 10:11:09
Inches away from death, an Islamist TOW crew almost scores a direct hit in a group of soldiers of the SAA in Sawran, Hama:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMyZfeyXPmQ
Jesus christ they are marching up like Line infantry of the napoleon wars. The only thing missing is the british grenadiers playing in the background
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-11-2016, 03:11:35
Inches away from death, an Islamist TOW crew almost scores a direct hit in a group of soldiers of the SAA in Sawran, Hama:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMyZfeyXPmQ

If you have seen one, you've seen em all. The TOWs kill or injure 2 men at best. Sometimes you only flush some chicken. It is a completely ineffective weapon for anti infantry purposes.


(http://oi68.tinypic.com/33jl6yo.jpg)
Russian-crewed D-30 howitzers near Aleppo, Syria, October 2nd, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-11-2016, 15:11:14
Inches away from death, an Islamist TOW crew almost scores a direct hit in a group of soldiers of the SAA in Sawran, Hama:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMyZfeyXPmQ
Jesus christ they are marching up like Line infantry of the napoleon wars. The only thing missing is the british grenadiers playing in the background

Considering the range, they're probably just walking around far behind their lines and think they're safe.  What's more interesting is, after all the TOW/Kornet strikes, that they actually DO think they're safe.


And yeah, a lot of these TOW strikes only get a few people.  I've seen hits on groups where only the man it hits and those to the left and right of them actually are killed/injured.  That said, it HAS proven worth at clearing out spotter/sniper/AT missile nests itself.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-11-2016, 02:11:11
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/vn2cud.jpg)
Spoiler
(https://i.imgsafe.org/d2a5ce6815.jpg)
Military situation in western Aleppo, Syria. Islamistic rebel forces fail in their offensive to get a foot into 3000 Apartments project, November 3rd, 2016.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-11-2016, 04:11:53
And they haven't managed to capture the whole of 1070 either, a few buildings are still under SAA control.

I wonder what's Putin trying to do..., the Russian Air Force has been quite silent afaik...

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-11-2016, 02:11:06
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_November_5.png)
Military situation in Mosul, Iraq, November 5th, 2016.

Free Syrian Army received a disarmed FNSS ACV-15 armoured combat vehicle from Turkey in northern Aleppo province, November 5th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqOyAjd_WkU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 06-11-2016, 17:11:36
IS gonna be kesseled in Mosul?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 06-11-2016, 17:11:53
Hah, kesseled  ;D

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-11-2016, 19:11:26
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/05/middleeast/iraq-inside-mosul-battle/index.html

A pretty harrowing tale of a couple dozen Iraqi soldiers and a CNN reporter team under siege in Mosul for a day.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-11-2016, 20:11:36
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwbhPAwWEAI1fD0.jpg)

"FSA" BVIED in Aleppo

 Urban combat in Mosul from Daesh perspective (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb9Qgh4yw2M&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-11-2016, 23:11:59
^^ nice find though I don't believe in an explosion device but in an armored personal carrier.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/20icrq8.jpg)
Captured ISIS tunnel digger in eastern Mosul, Iraq, October 5th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-11-2016, 04:11:26
^^ nice find though I don't believe in an explosion device but in an armored personal carrier.


Probably, yes, considering there are things that look like "firing ports" of some sort...., but the use of BVIED by the Islamists in Aleppo is well known and they're well armored as this one.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-11-2016, 01:11:30
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/24bvuid.jpg)
ISIS suicide bomber Abu Usama al-Irlandi in front of his VBIED that he detonated at Tal Afar, Iraq, November 4th, 2016.

Footage: FSA launches hand-made scud missile (Omar) at Iranian operations room in Daraa, Syria, October/November 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RLLNS7dXt8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 08-11-2016, 04:11:08
Even the Irish. So, he switched sides to relive his day with IRA perhaps? Once violent stays violent.

Honestly, it is easy to join these guys. Profess your frustration, let them bring you into their spiritual belief, and voila you are one of them. Therefore it is useless to pester Muslim groups, because anybody can become a sudden hardliners.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 08-11-2016, 21:11:05
But a successfull suicide bomber you become only once.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 08-11-2016, 22:11:54
(http://s.fraza.ua/images/2016/06/28/ilovaisk_05.jpg)
Battle of Ilovaisk, 2014
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-11-2016, 01:11:07
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2wcmuix.jpg)
Military situation in southern Syria, November 10th, 2016. New Syrian Army links with Free Syrian Army in Dumayr.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-11-2016, 01:11:15
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Azaz_AlBab_November_11.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, November 11th, 2016.

Against all odds the kurds are forming a bufferzone between turkish dominated Free Syrian Army and Syrian Army & Allies. All eyes are on Al-Bab now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-11-2016, 02:11:18
(http://i.imgur.com/1X0MH09.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo, Syria, November 12th, 2016. Syrian Arab Army & Allies are regaining grounds recently lost during FSA offensives in western Aleppo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-11-2016, 02:11:15
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/nmeooy.jpg)
View on Al-Bab from turkish backed Free Syrian Army positions north of the city, Aleppo province, Syria, November 13th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-11-2016, 02:11:43
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/651wlx.jpg)
ISIS, VBIED explosion in Mosul, Iraq, recently.

ISIS just released a 26 minutes clip called 'Promise of God' featuring the recent fights from Mosul. Can't show you. Too much bloodshed.

But try this Footage: SDF/YPG vs ISIS VBIED in northern Raqqa, November 14th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8CNWbqmhDw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 15-11-2016, 21:11:59
But try this Footage: SDF/YPG vs ISIS VBIED in northern Raqqa, November 14th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8CNWbqmhDw)

I guess you can't go wrong with a javelin!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-11-2016, 01:11:23
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/dmuvqt.jpg)
Idlib FSA rebels received large amounts of Grads a couple of weeks ago to compensate the syrian and russian airstrikes, Idlib/Hama province, Syria, November 13th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-11-2016, 03:11:21
Pff, Grads can't shoot down Shukois...

(http://2016.uploaded.fresh.co.il/2016/11/15/30258487.jpg)

This is, apparently, a parade by Hezbollah in Syria. Quite interesting equipment they have.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-11-2016, 01:11:44
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/78d4/vxhb5zf2x821obfzg.jpg)
Military situation in Mosul, Iraq, November 16th, 2016.

Footage: ISIS at Tal Afar Airbase, November 17th, 2016 (http://video.jkikki.de/v/tl17112016.mp4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-11-2016, 13:11:39
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6d2a/xncjf2xapkzsc5lzg.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo district, Syria, November 17th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-11-2016, 21:11:32
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z932A5ZXNf4/WBZkw4ucnFI/AAAAAAAAO20/d9pn41fIzuQ1Ru35-0COWE1HOT4puBTVgCLcB/s1600/DBDfyjW.jpg)

FSA T-62 in an unkown location, note the M2 Browning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-11-2016, 01:11:13
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/50jwvs.jpg)
Military situation in northern Raqqah, Syria, November 19th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-11-2016, 01:11:03
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_November_20.png)
Military situation in Aleppo district/Al-Bab, Syria. Turkish supported FSA is pushing from north, SDF is pushing from east and YPG is pushing from west, November 20th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 21-11-2016, 22:11:15
Military situation in Aleppo district/Al-Bab, Syria. Turkish supported FSA is pushing from north, SDF is pushing from east and YPG is pushing from west, November 20th, 2016.
And government sits back and relaxes, watching their enemies all slaughter each other?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-11-2016, 22:11:42
The government currently has a deal with the SDF that, if they get to Al Bab first, the government will allow them a corridor and push up to meet them.  Basically the government wants to use the SDF to wage a proxy-war against the Turkish-backed FSA, and let them keep a buffer zone between their forces and the Turkish FSA.  Whether or not the SDF will manage it, we'll see.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-11-2016, 01:11:11
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/wbozra.jpg)
Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) during combat in Mosul, Iraq, November 20th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-11-2016, 03:11:37
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/never-go-quietly-into-the-nightamerica-29.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=1431)
Giving every wargrave on the cemetary its flag
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-11-2016, 01:11:20
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/we-canadians-will-never-forget-23-photos-26.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=980)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-11-2016, 02:11:46
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cxf9vAVXgAEEv6Y.jpg)

General situation in Aleppo Front, the siege seems impossible to lift.

However...:

Really old guns in Aleppo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzotRe0VjRU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-11-2016, 02:11:17
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/352or2d.jpg)
Military situation in western Al-Bab countryside, Syria, November 23rd, 2016.


(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2gu9opc.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo district, Syria, according to pro-government sources. YPG and Syrian Arab Army advancing together, November 24th, 2016.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/293yu8j.jpg)
Turkish Leopard 2A4 tanks with desert camouflage on the turkish syrian border, November 24th, 2016.

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2m5dzcp.jpg)
Turkey blames syrian-russian coalition for airstrike on turkish units in northern Syria, November 24th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 25-11-2016, 02:11:47
What's the chances of an independent Kurdistan? Either in Iraq, Syria or both.
Is Assad cooperating with the kurds on a regular basis?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-11-2016, 04:11:15
What's the chances of an independent Kurdistan? Either in Iraq, Syria or both.
Is Assad cooperating with the kurds on a regular basis?

Assad has some deals with the Kurds, they have cooperated in the past (particularly in Aleppo) but there was fighting between the SAA and the Kurds in Al-Hasakah not long ago, but the fighting stopped after a truce.

Right now Assad and the Kurds are moderate allies, helping each other when they fight a common enemy (Turkey backed militants or Yihadists in Aleppo) but still, Assad wants to bring the whole of Syria under Syrian Government control, as it was before this war started out.

In Irak?, I don't know. Probably not, Turkey doesn't want any independent Kurdish state anywhere in the world, they'd rather bomb the hell out of the Kurds before that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 25-11-2016, 09:11:56
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/293yu8j.jpg)
Turkish Leopard 2A4 tanks with desert camouflage on the turkish syrian border, November 24th, 2016.

I honestly thought they were all rusted up (lower picture).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-11-2016, 01:11:29
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/o5bwxf.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies keep tightening their grip on eastern Aleppo, Syria, November 25th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-11-2016, 16:11:56
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/293yu8j.jpg)
Turkish Leopard 2A4 tanks with desert camouflage on the turkish syrian border, November 24th, 2016.

That is the first time I see our Leopards in desert camo. Cool pictures! Source?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-11-2016, 17:11:04
Turkish, you bastard, how dare you not to post for half a year, letting us wonder where you have been. I thought you're in jail, or dead, or both (with Erdogan you never know) or you died in some Otokar blown up by the PKK in Kurdistan.

go figure: 18+ Kurdish forces (PKK) blew up a turkish armored vehicle Otokar Cobra.  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoQHGiTKAqM)

Fo real. Welcome back! Where have you been? ;D :D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 26-11-2016, 18:11:44
Turkish, you bastard, how dare you not to post for half a year, letting us wonder where you have been. I thought you're in jail, or dead, or both (with Erdogan you never know) or you died in some Otokar blown up by the PKK in Kurdistan.

go figure: 18+ Kurdish forces (PKK) blew up a turkish armored vehicle Otokar Cobra.  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoQHGiTKAqM)

Fo real. Welcome back! Where have you been? ;D :D

Oh, someone actually cares about me? Im flattered :) I havent really been away, reading stuff, just not posting. You're right though, I guess 2 military operations in Syria, countless bombings, and a coup attempt passed by since I last posted  :P

Anyways, here is something that looks like a scene from an action movie:

(http://i.hizliresim.com/pEaP8a.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-11-2016, 02:11:09
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_November_24.png)
Military situation in Aleppo district, Syria. Syrian Army & Allies are advancing on Al-Bab, November 26th, 2016.

(http://oi65.tinypic.com/24fae6s.jpg)
Military situation in north-east Aleppo, Syria. Syrian Arab Army & Allies are about to cut rebel held Aleppo in two, November 26th, 2016.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/o8uuz8.jpg)
Abdullah al-Muhaysini, the spiritual leader of Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and its allies in Idlib, less optimistic and more contemplative than before, asks Turkey to intervene against Assad in Syria, November 26th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 27-11-2016, 21:11:13
(http://i.imgur.com/W6qZZH2.jpg)
Government forces are storming Aleppo. Northern rebel held areas look to be separated from the south soon. SAA has made some fast progress recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 27-11-2016, 21:11:19
Are there any estimates on how many rebels are in the pocket?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-11-2016, 01:11:25
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/sm3ntu.jpg)
Syrian rebels in numbers, according to their ideology, Syrian Armed Opposition Powerbrokers, Middle East Security Report 29, March 2016, Insititute for the Study of War.

Recent reports talked about 8.000 rebels in east Aleppo. The rebels in east Aleppo obviously didn't sat up a staggered defense. They sat up a line outside the residential areas but not inside. Once the line is broken, there is no halt for the enemy inside the residential area. Sparing the residential areas from military installations is very noble, but being noble doesn't make you win a war when fighting Assad.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-11-2016, 02:11:21
(http://i.imgur.com/Gba4SBu.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo, Syria. Rebels lost 40% of their territory within 2 days, November 28th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-11-2016, 03:11:25

This T-72B will fight another day, even after a failed TOW missile strike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQdyhZ21fbc)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-11-2016, 01:11:20
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/25k7yx4.jpg)
Anti-material rifle, produced and used by the Islamic State. Note the additional loader.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-12-2016, 02:12:53
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2uymzvd.jpg)
Islamic State Dd-it-yourself anti-material rifle, Mosul, recently.

Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies in Hanano Housing residential area, eastern Aleppo, November 29th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaW2n_4S8zE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-12-2016, 01:12:27
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/28aoiyo.jpg)
ISIS restored the road connection between Raqqah and Mosul at Tal Afar, Iraq, December 2nd, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-12-2016, 01:12:17
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2yvt88w.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo, Syria, December 2nd, 2016.

Summary: Syrian Govt Forces Progress in Aleppo City from Nov. 17, 2016 to Dec. 2, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RjN2UHZL9E)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-12-2016, 05:12:38
Guessing we're looking at another major collapse, maybe next week, of the new northern front of the pocket.

Also that map isn't fully correct- they haven't updated the new SDF lines for Sheik Maqsud, that have extended out to take control farther east.  They've set up joint SAA/SDF checkpoints in that area now, so it's tacitly under permission of Damascus.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-12-2016, 02:12:16
(http://i.imgur.com/LLwaPwc.jpg)
Syrian Army and Allies continue to advance in eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 4th, 2016.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-12-2016, 16:12:23
Bostan al-Pasha, Ayn-at-Tel, and Helok are all under SDF control- dunno why that map has yet to update that.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-12-2016, 01:12:13
(http://stepagency-sy.net/nfiles/2016/12/1d44e8db_o.jpeg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 5th, 2016.

Footage: Trenches and fortifications in the former pocket of Khan Alsheh after having been seized by the Syrian Arab Army & Allies, Damascus outskirts, Syria, December 5th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSdhKg3N0q8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-12-2016, 02:12:12
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/20g15jk.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 6th, 2016. Recent reports indicate that Syrian Arab Army & Allies linked their troops at the citadel in old Aleppo.


Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies shell rebel held parts of eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 6th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2WEtnyG8vs)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-12-2016, 23:12:00
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzDKr20XgAEqxUa.jpg)

Syrian upgraded T-72A
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-12-2016, 02:12:53
(http://i.imgur.com/h5kWN8u.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo, Syria, November 7th, 2016.

FRANCE 24 English: Coverage: Iraq: Has Baghdad been too quick to claim the upper hand in battle for Mosul?, 720p, Iraq, November 7th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-hvC23EDw8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-12-2016, 03:12:21
Seriously amazed Peto has not updated the Sheik Maqsud Kurd's expansion eastward |:

Beyond that, if things keep going this way, Aleppo is done for by next week at max.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 08-12-2016, 07:12:10
Why did SAA let some teritory in Alepo to YPG?

And yes it seems that Aleppo is over for week. It will be of strategic importance for SAA as they will have whole army from aleppo frontline now free for new offensive actions. Where will they hit first after allepo is question
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-12-2016, 22:12:15
(http://i.imgur.com/So8rGxH.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Homs Governorate, Syria, December 8th, 2016. ISIS is raiding Syrian Arab Army positions around Palmyra. In this desert area little effort leads to large effects on the map though.



Why did SAA let some teritory in Alepo to YPG?

Sheik Maqsud was handed over by the FSA when the YPG was still considered an ally or at least neutral. Nowadays the Syrian Arab Army & Allies consider the YPG an ally or at least neutral.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-12-2016, 00:12:52
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/22x2tz.jpg)
Turkish Leopard-2A4 in combat against ISIS, Aleppo province, Syria, December 9th, 2016.

Extra:

(http://oi63.tinypic.com/282i0ki.jpg)
ISIS cut the road connection between Palmyra and Homs and is entering Palmyra right now, the mappers just don't keep up, Syria, December 9th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-12-2016, 04:12:28
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzHGoLHVIAA_9i1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-12-2016, 03:12:05
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_December_8.png)
Military situation in the area of Mosul, Iraq, December 8th, 2016.

Footage: Bridge over the Kouwaik River, which actually marks the geographical center of rebel held eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 10th, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKbFxsiGvx4)

Sidenote on yesterdays post: ISIS claims not to have entered Palmyra yet. Seems government forces have withdrawn to city limits though.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-12-2016, 01:12:31
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/30hyglh.jpg)
Amaq Agency released a map of Palmyra/Tadmor area. Contrary, pro-government sources claim Syrian Arab army & Allies gather on the outskirts of Palmyra. But it looks more like a evacuation point to me. Right now ISIS is attacking T4 airbase, russian SU-24 have been withdrawn, Syria, December 11th, 2016.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/288tb9t.jpg)
The National Defence Forces, a pro government militia, that have been send as a relief to Palmyra, have been poor and have been intercepted along the road from Homs towards Palmyra, Syria, December 10th, 2016.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/vqttea.jpg)
ISIS claims fantastic numbers of loot, but footage confirms at least 4 T-72s, BMPs, Ural-trucks, recovery vehicles and that russian BMP-97 Vystrel as ghanima, solely in 1 spot within the city limits, Palmyra/Tadmor, Homs Governorate, Syria, December 11th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 12-12-2016, 20:12:44
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/08dec-eastern-Homs-Province.jpg?x97373)

(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/12dec17-30-eastern-Homs-Province.jpg?x97373)
ISIS' gains in the past 4/5 days. Government forces are now defending the airbase west of Palmyra/Tadmor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 12-12-2016, 23:12:05
I wonder how the RuAF, SyAAF and the Western Coalition forces couldn't spot 4.000 animals moving in their Toyotas in the desert...

Still, this proves the Syrian "Army" is barely an armed force, but anyway, the focus is in Aleppo of course, Daesh' victory in Palmyra is a minor thing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-12-2016, 00:12:06
Feels to me like, effectively, ISIL is attempting to consolidate itself in Syria.  They mostly have given up on Iraq- thus the manpower transfers to Deir ez Zur and Palmyra, culminating in these offensives against both.  They're realizing the Iraq holdings are lost- however Syria is still a place where they can take and hold territory from the SAA.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-12-2016, 01:12:10
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Aleppo_December_12.png)
Military situation in Aleppo, Syria, December 12th, 2016. By now, government sources claim complete control of rebel held parts of the city.

The probably last interview with Abu Al Abd, the probably last leader of rebel forces, Aleppo, Syria, December 12th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNTx1Q_kLa4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-12-2016, 03:12:23
There are celebrations in Aleppo as the victory day draws near. There would be sporadic fighting in the next days as the Jihadis will continue clashing with the Syrians.

But in Al-Bab, a Leopard 2 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzegtS9XEAAI3tU.jpg) was hit (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzeguoHXAAU0Hz6.jpg) by a ATGM fired (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzegvXaXgAE_aOv.jpg) by Daesh:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzegsiEXAAAvuSa.jpg)

Status of the tank is unknown, but the Leos just entered service in Syria, a loss so quickly is alarming...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-12-2016, 02:12:26
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2aag21e.jpg)
ISIS receives SA-3 SAM system at T4 Air Defense Battalion, Homs Governorate, Syria, December 13th, 2016.

I need to say a couple of words:
It's no secret I dislike Assad. But that doesn't mean that I approve the stupid islamists in return. There is little to approve in Syria. Contrary to all the celebration about Assads victory in Aleppo, there are people that have nowhere to go now. Their voices deserve to be heard, I think. I just leave this here:

https://www.periscope.tv/Mr_Alhamdo/1YpKkqXYjbNJj
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-12-2016, 02:12:39
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Aleppo_December_14.png)
Military situation in Aleppo, Syria, December 14th, 2016. There is heavy fighting in eastern Aleppo after a failed evacuation agreement for the remaing rebels to be transferred to Idlib.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 15-12-2016, 09:12:37
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ARil-j0KSlQ/hqdefault.jpg)
An STG 44 still in use with ISIS
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-12-2016, 02:12:21
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/e7ng36.jpg)
Shia militias are halting the evacuation of rebels and civilians from Aleppo towards Idlib and put pressure on Assad to negotiate an evacuation of the Shia enclaves Kafraya and Foua in exchange for the evacuation from Aleppo towards Idlib, Syria, December 16th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 17-12-2016, 19:12:32
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/127-1024x576.jpg?x94938)

Kurdish forces are continuing their northern Raqqa offensive. It looks like they're heading for the Tabqa Dam just west of Raqqa and then planning on attacking Raqqa from the west/southwest.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 17-12-2016, 19:12:24
I have to doubt that they're looking to attack Raqqah yet.  More they're clearing the eastern side of the Euphrates before rolling up along the front to the north.  Then move more through the country side to attack Raqqah from the west and north.

The SDF has mostly worked in terms of slicing off strips of territory, consolidating, backclearing, then moving for the next strip- generally taking salients from ISIL.  It will probably be months before we see Raqqah actually fall.  Also, if Turkey takes Al Bab and DOES go for Manbij as they've been promising, all SDF resources are going to be sent to Manbij to try and hold them back.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-12-2016, 03:12:05
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2mwcow5.jpg)
Military situation in Al-Bab, Aleppo province, Syria. Free syrian army supported turkish army is slowly enclosing the ISIS stronghold, December 17th, 2016.

Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies inflict heavy casualties on ISIS in their counterassault on besieged Tiyas airbase, eastern Homs, Syria, December 17th, 2016  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMmllTe0G7s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-12-2016, 02:12:26
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/127-1024x576.jpg?x94938)

Kurdish forces are continuing their northern Raqqa offensive. It looks like they're heading for the Tabqa Dam just west of Raqqa and then planning on attacking Raqqa from the west/southwest.

(http://oi68.tinypic.com/2nqv315.jpg)
Syrian Democratic Forces trapped ISIS on the eastern bank of the Euphrates Rives, Syria, December 18th, 2016.

Extra:

Snow has fallen in central Syria, I also considered the gunsights interesting.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2d8qczp.jpg)
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/30dc9py.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies are advancing on Tyras Airbase, inflicting casualties on ISIS, eastern Homs, Syria, December 18th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-12-2016, 12:12:49
Video today:

Russian sub diving and surfacing again, nose first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1-JrbE8qB4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-12-2016, 22:12:47
^^ They do a dive check when being still in the harbor. Is it normal that it is listing portside afterwards? :-\

(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Palmyra_December_18_2016.png)
Military situation in eastern Homs, Syria, December 18th, 2016.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-12-2016, 04:12:58
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B24g_ye_Urg/WFhtxPT7W6I/AAAAAAAAPmk/RLlETxn4oJwrnfSYzp7OAq5k1OgcZFk0wCLcB/s1600/mfa68wz.jpg)

This year-old picture shows how Daesh managed to get mining trucks pressed into service as VBIEDs. These trucks were captured in the Khunayfis Phosphate mines and used against the T4 Airbase, without success.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 21-12-2016, 16:12:07
Yes, I believe Dukat has posted that picture before, when it is still at the hands of ISIS, besieging a Syrian Airbase.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 21-12-2016, 18:12:42
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/21dec-17-09_Al-Raqqah1-1024x736.jpg?x54331)

Kurdish forces are still going strong and have almost reached the Tabqa dam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-12-2016, 21:12:01
Tabqa is basically a must take before moving on Raqqah.  Last thing they need is ISIL blowing the dam and basically killing everyone with a massive flood from Lake Assad.  So they're gonna have to take Tabqa dam and Al-Tabqah asap, and clear it of any expolosives, before anything else.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-12-2016, 21:12:30
^^ If get it right, the Tabqa Dam hydropower plant is providing a vast amount of energy used in Raqqa and the cities downstream the Euphrates River up to the iraqi border.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/cd80/d0135y3ydrdgqzdzg.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo governorate, Syria, December 21st, 2016.


(http://oi63.tinypic.com/f2qvqu.jpg)
Footage: Amaq Agency presents some turkish Leopard 2A4 tanks captured by ISIS at Al-Bab, December 22nd, 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYRrWlDDNPY)

Extra:
Footage: The very last rebel/civilian convoy leaving Aleppo towards Idlib. Odd parade, worth watching, Syria, December 22nd, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFGPnGE8Mw8)

More footage: Associated Press: A convoy of rebel fighters left eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 22nd, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faqDclpqLdo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 22-12-2016, 22:12:01
How did IS get that Turkish Equipment?  Did the Turkish forces retreat?  I didn't notice any bodies, maybe some blood...

EDIT - nevermind, several VBIED attacks
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-12-2016, 23:12:25
They lost a solid number of Leos since these tanks entered service in the war, alarming, considering they don't have as much time in the frontlines as the M60T.

Another one, from the Al-Bab area

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0Sh1lyWQAINU-T.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-12-2016, 22:12:54
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/157ggf4.jpg)
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/mbiryw.jpg)
Leaked list of recent turkish army losses in Operation Euphrates Shield, Syria, December 23rd, 2016.

Extra:

In August 2012, Syrian photographer Issa Touma awoke to the dawn of the rebel uprising in the city of Aleppo. He spent the next nine days holed up in his apartment, filming the emerging civil war outside.

9 Days - From My Window in Aleppo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THdMj0-LmRw)

Winner of the European Short Film Award at the European Film Awards.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 23-12-2016, 22:12:17
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/52/29134428.226/0_79404_60229094_XL)

Quote
Designed and tried in 1935 by the Soviet engineer A. Sanfirov. Tested near Moscow with unknown results.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-12-2016, 22:12:14
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2sb7ol2.jpg)
A T-62 from FSA Fastaqem Union among other equipment that has been torched before rebels left eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 24th, 2016.

Footage: Tankcam: Jaish al-Islam drives Syrian Arab Army & Allies soldiers out of their positions during a joint operation, 'Mida(a)ni Frontline', east Ghouta, Damascus district, Syria, December 24th, 2016, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab4w-m-_3co)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-12-2016, 06:12:31
Turkish M60T Sabra captured near Al-Bab

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0dhvbxWQAA3WQw.jpg)

Among other things, Daesh released a couple of pictures of at least two Leopards and one Otokar Cobra.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-12-2016, 22:12:58
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/mk7ond.jpg)
Turkisk Special Forces gather near the city of Al-Bab for an upcoming assault, Syria, December 25th, 2016.

Turkey is about to enter a new stage in Syria: Infantry assignment. Instead of supporting rebel militias with armoured forces, they bring their own mobilized infantry now. No wonder as the armoured forces didn't do that well lately without their own ground support, while the syrian rebel militias fail to take the city of Al-Bab.

Footage: Abkhazian Network News Agency (ANNA) reports from Syrian government frontlines with ISIS, Tiyas Airbase, eastern Homs governorate, Syria, December 24th, 2016, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFAcGzYIgRc)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-12-2016, 02:12:02
Haven't heard anything from Latakia mountains for a while...
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2rge3b8.jpg)
M30 howitzer, Syrian Arab Army & Allies, Latakia mountains, Syria, December 26th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-12-2016, 04:12:06
And that pic demonstrates why ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-12-2016, 22:12:16
(http://i.imgur.com/4ncOxlg.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies started an offensive on the rebel pocket of Wadi Barada, Al-Qalamoun, Syria, December 26th, 2016.

The pocket of Wadi Barada lies in the mountainous region north of Damascus, the settlements are arranged by a road situated in a valley, edged by mountains left and right. The southern mountains are government territory, the northern mountains rebel held.

Footage: Barrel bombs have been dropped on villages in the pocket of Wadi Barada, Al-Qalamoun, Syria, December 26th, 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L55n0R30PXQ)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-12-2016, 01:12:00
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/2ufghet.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies at Tiyas Airbase, western Homs governorate, Syria, December 27th, 2016.

Footage: That moment you're looking for kuffar to blow up but end up driving your VBIED into a drainage ditch, western Mosul, Iraq, December 25th, 2016 (https://youtu.be/7NMwb79vh0Q?t=54s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-12-2016, 01:12:29
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/oqbtwk.jpg)
ISIS presents pictures of an Otokar Cobra of the Turkish Armed Forces seized near Al-Bab, Syria, December 28th/29th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 30-12-2016, 09:12:20
So are the Turks exceptionally good at letting vehicles get captured or is ISIS exceptionally good at emphasising it in (social) media? I've never seen equipment getting captured in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-12-2016, 18:12:21
So are the Turks exceptionally good at letting vehicles get captured or is ISIS exceptionally good at emphasising it in (social) media? I've never seen equipment getting captured in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Yes you have
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/05/20/isis-captures-hundreds-of-us-vehicles-and-tanks-in-ramadi-from-i.html

If gaming has taught me anything is that armor needs infantry support. I think the Turks deployed infantry after losing so many tanks. Either this or something along the lines of what happened after the coup, where Turkey apparently "Lost" ~40 helicopters. Now if these helicopters where to show up in the hands of ISIL (or Turkish backed militia), along with tanks, wouldn't that be quite a funny coincidence? ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 30-12-2016, 19:12:39
Either this or something along the lines of what happened after the coup, where Turkey apparently "Lost" ~40 helicopters.

Source? I havent heard that, other than the two-three pro-coup helicopters shot down.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: MaJ.P.Bouras on 30-12-2016, 19:12:00
Either this or something along the lines of what happened after the coup, where Turkey apparently "Lost" ~40 helicopters.

Source? I havent heard that, other than the two-three pro-coup helicopters shot down.

https://sputniknews.com/news/201607171043162524-helicopters-turkey-coup-erdogan-weapons/

http://defence.pk/threads/42-helicopters-missing-in-turkey-sparking-concerns-of-a-second-coup-attempt.439845/

http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13950428000904

http://en.azvision.az/42_helicopters_missing_in_-42838-xeber.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/4ta3ve/42_helicopters_missing_in_turkey_sparking/

No "proper" source tho so far. Maybe you can find something in Turkish CNN?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 30-12-2016, 22:12:51
Yes you have
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/05/20/isis-captures-hundreds-of-us-vehicles-and-tanks-in-ramadi-from-i.html

Well yes but that was the Iraqi army on their retreat.
I didn't specify but I meant other Western armies like the US, UK and coalition during their Mali, Iraq and Afghanistan insurgency campaigns.

If gaming has taught me anything is that armor needs infantry support. I think the Turks deployed infantry after losing so many tanks.

Do they not teach military history in Turkey? Did they forget about the Russians in the Chechen wars? Basic military doctrine? They should fire whoever thought tanks could just stroll in unsupported.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-12-2016, 23:12:15
^^ The tanks were not unsupported, I think the Free Syrian Army militias were meant to support them, or rather: the tanks were meant to support the militias. Unfortunately the Free Syrian Army in northern Aleppo consists mainly of young boys having barely any military training, being not on par with ISIS at all, though being peppered with a couple of veterans.

(http://www.edmaps.com/Syrian_Civil_War_December_30_2016.png)
Military situation in Syria after start of the ceasefire, December 30th, 2016.

Extra:
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/13z4uvb.jpg)
Despite being bombed on the road between Raqqah and Al-Bab by the turkish airforce, ISIS reinforcements arrived at Al-Bab, Syria, December 29th, 2016.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 31-12-2016, 08:12:55
No "proper" source tho so far. Maybe you can find something in Turkish CNN?

Did an overall search  but couldnt find any trustworthy source to verify.

I really dont know why they dont use helis on Op. Euphrates Shield, while they are being frequently used in terror operations inside Turkey.

(http://i64.tinypic.com/2lnd8us.jpg)
Outside Silivri Prison where the coup attempt suspects are held. 28 December 2016
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 31-12-2016, 14:12:53
It's rumoured the israeli s lost a fair number of tanks in the Lebanon war of 2006 to atgm's. Max range on a Kornet is 5500 meter, even with infantry and half the range ,for the tank to be usefull they allways be vulnerable if they don't act from cover. Prettiy much like you see tanks doing in use with saa etc, shoot and scoot.
More helicopters and drones would help.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 31-12-2016, 19:12:18
More helicopters and drones would help.

I'd say invest more in reactive armor and active protection systems.
Russian T-90s seem to be doing OK because of those.

I don't think you can really effectively do anything offensively in big open desert areas.
With 3-6km range on ATGM's it's a huge area to cover for choppers or drones and I suppose it could be quite easy to hide from the air in broken buildings and such.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-12-2016, 23:12:44
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/s641t4.jpg)
Russian Army units arrived at Al-Nayrab Airbase, Aleppo, Syria, December 31st, 2016.

Footage: After having taken the village of Sharifah west of Tiyas Airbase, Syrian Arab Army & Allies forced the ISIS besiegers southwest of Tiyas Airbase into retreat, eastern Homs, Syria, December 31st, 2016 (https://youtu.be/Atwd2zUJMjs?t=1m2s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-01-2017, 15:01:09
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C02wB0NWIAAvSoz.jpg)

More about Russian troops deployed in Aleppo, doing mine-clearing duties for now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-01-2017, 01:01:18
(http://i.imgur.com/BwbEBFP.jpg)
Military situation in southern Damascus, Rif Dimaschq Governorate, Syria. Three more rebel pockets are being cleansed and people get evacuated to Idlib province, January 3rd, 2017.

Analysis: Aron Lund on The Five Most Important Events in Syria in 2016, December 30th, 2016 (https://tcf.org/content/commentary/five-important-events-syria-2016/)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-01-2017, 19:01:43
Really nice video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense:
https://youtu.be/2IiLArWYsLU
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-01-2017, 01:01:55
^^ Somebody is really lacking a catapult mechanism...

...while these get bigger and bigger:
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/n3ndhc.jpg)
Iraqi Federal Police presented several ISIS UAVs that have been shot down, used to drop grenades and mortar shells onto Iraqi Forces, Mosul, January 4th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-01-2017, 23:01:15
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/f1e6tl.jpg)
Either this is the bastard cousin of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and they really want him to die in his VBIED or ISIS used the armored space in the door to put in some extra explosives, Mosul, Iraq, recently.

Extra:

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/28s3k2t.jpg)
Russian Television uploaded a report on the Tiyas Airbase, accidently showing some russian Speznaz operating there. At first they had put their logo there, but once uploaded they placed an image link to another video there, covering the scenery completely. It is just the voices they could not remove.

Footage: Ruptly TV:Syria: Syrian Army respond to IS attacks near Palmyra and Homs, Syria, January 4th, 2017, 1080p (https://youtu.be/6Fx7atZNlNc?t=1m30s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-01-2017, 03:01:39
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/28hivwz.jpg)
Syrian National Defence Forces militia claims to have taken a hill east of the village of Wadi Barada, in a first attempt to cut off Wadi Barada from the rest of the pocket, Rif Dimaschq Governorate, Syria, January 6th, 2016.

Twitter: Footage: Mosul, Iraq: The Islamic State releases a new propaganda video showing multiple VBIED attacks against anti-IS forces, January 5th, 2016. (https://twitter.com/unspectateur/status/817145693190037504)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-01-2017, 00:01:50
(https://i.imgur.com/xuQO5hG.png)
Syrian Democratic Forces captured Suwaydiya Saghirah, the last village prior to Tabqa Dam, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, January 7th, 2017.

Footage: Free Syrian Army (Jabhat al-Shamiya) in combat with ISIS in the area of Al-Bab, northern Aleppo, Syria, January 7th, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSdbmI0_Hz4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 08-01-2017, 11:01:00
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/28hivwz.jpg)
Syrian National Defence Forces militia claims to have taken a hill east of the village of Wadi Barada, in a first attempt to cut off Wadi Barada from the rest of the pocket, Rif Dimaschq Governorate, Syria, January 6th, 2016.

Twitter: Footage: Mosul, Iraq: The Islamic State releases a new propaganda video showing multiple VBIED attacks against anti-IS forces, January 5th, 2016. (https://twitter.com/unspectateur/status/817145693190037504)
That bulge is tricky because a counterattack could cut of the advancing units, but the other side could as easily cut of the forces in the bulge.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-01-2017, 13:01:19
Bit of a strange satelite picture today:
Today I was checking out the Strait of Hormuz via satelite images to see if I could find an Iranese Naval Base there. I did quickly find one, but there was something very strange there:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Strait+of+Hormuz/@27.134076,56.196895,397m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ef7184c25840e51:0x3d7b86ccdd367e5a!8m2!3d26.5944754!4d56.4719928?hl=nl-NL

To me, that looks a lot like an aircraft carrier, but what is the story behind it? Is it an aircraft carrier (or rather an artificial island/construction to train carrier landings? It seems partially dismantled. Are they dismantling it, or are they working on construction?

I really hope someone knows more because this really intrigues me
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kalkalash on 09-01-2017, 15:01:22
This most likely:

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/iran-blows-up-gigantic-u-s-carrier-mock-up-during-nava-1688057598
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 09-01-2017, 15:01:21
Seems like a perfect match for it, thanks :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 09-01-2017, 19:01:18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9tbOficoJw

Close call for a Southern Front BMP fighting the ISIL pocket on the Golan Heights border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-01-2017, 23:01:48
(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/mosul-9jan.png)
Military situation in Mosul, Iraq, January 9th, 2017.

Extra:
Article: Bellingcat: Mapping Mosul’s VBIED Attacks, January 9th, 2016 (http://)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-01-2017, 01:01:52
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/28hivwz.jpg)
Syrian National Defence Forces militia claims to have taken a hill east of the village of Wadi Barada, in a first attempt to cut off Wadi Barada from the rest of the pocket, Rif Dimaschq Governorate, Syria, January 6th, 2017.

Syrian National Defense Forces militia did evenmore upload a video. Rebels in the pocket of Wadi Barada acted on that video:
Footage: Syrian Rebels shooting tank with ATGM, Kafr Zayt, Wadi Barada, Rif Dimaschq, Syria, January 9th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiecdLaZ5Ks)



(http://oi65.tinypic.com/azdzrd.jpg)
Humvee with ZSU-23-2, Iraq.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 11-01-2017, 02:01:03
What the hell man, these guys seem to be able to fit any kind of gun into any kind of vehicle.., still, I'm sure that suspension wont last long, would it?.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 11-01-2017, 21:01:49
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/11Jan_Al-Raqqah_Syria_War_Map-1024x736.jpg)

It looks like SDF has encircled some ISIS fighters north west of Raqqa.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-01-2017, 02:01:39
^^ 6 hamlets are reported to have been seized during the closure of the pocket. :D

What the hell man, these guys seem to be able to fit any kind of gun into any kind of vehicle.., still, I'm sure that suspension wont last long, would it?.

They do the same germans did from 1944 onwards. They put too heavy weapons on light vehicle chassis, causing structural damage to the vehicle, like chassis distortion, broken suspensions, etc.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/14kg02a.jpg)
Iraqi Forces secured a ISIS military command center in western Mosul, Iraq, January 11th, 2017.

Extra:
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2n6ss9.jpg)
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy: Combating al-Qaeda in Syria. A Strategy For The Next Administration. Military control of Northwest Syria: January 7th, 2017. Page 11. Retrieved on January 12th, 2017, 2:00 AM CET: https://timep.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Combating-al-Qaeda-in-Syria.pdf
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-01-2017, 22:01:53
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2vifqz9.jpg)
ISIS lifted the siege of the Syrian Democratic Forces on their pocket in northwest Raqqah using a minor road, Syria, January 12th, 2017.

Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies overlooking and shelling Basimah, Wadi Barani, Rif Dimashq, Syria, January 12th, 2016, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h0jx1uoOsk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 13-01-2017, 20:01:30
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/13Jan_17-53_Al-Raqqah_Syria_War_Map-1024x736.jpg)

...And it's gone...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-01-2017, 01:01:17
^^ Ya, either ISIS pulled out their forces or the forces broke out themselves.

(http://www.edmaps.com/Battle_for_Northern_Syria_January_13_2017.png)
Military situation in northern Syria, January 13th, 2017.

Extra:
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Shops have been sheltered with sandbags in an ISIS shopping street in Raqqah, in order to minimize impact of misled coalition airstrikes, Raqqah, Syria, January 13th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-01-2017, 02:01:06
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2w737u8.jpg)
Turkish made FNSS ACV-15 that has been flipped by a mine or explosion device when combating ISIS. The safety cell looks intact though, Suflaniyah, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, January 8th, 2017.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2ugfa0z.jpg)
An iraqi soldiers presents a custom made ISIS sniper rifle seized in eastern Mosul, Iraq, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-01-2017, 23:01:40
(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/mosul-15j.png)
Military situation in Mosul, Iraq, January 15th, 2017.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/3494d9z.jpg)
Military situation in the syrian government pocket of Deir Ezzor on the second day of a large scale ISIS offensive, Syria, January 15th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 16-01-2017, 20:01:50
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2T7xL6WIAMsfeL.jpg:large)

ISIS has proved to still be a strong and tough opponent; first capturing Palmyra, then defending Al Bab, and now devouring the Deir ezzor pocket all in 2/3 months.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-01-2017, 01:01:15
^^ ISIS is declining, but still strong enough to be a major player in Syria. This has several reasons.

Military structure: ISIS is working with a dual military structure relying on two components. Local garrison troops and dedicated fighter units. Local garrison troops are under control of the local Emir, secure villages and towns, watch the borders and keep the people in check. The foreign fighters are organized in brigades and divisions that are being moved from theatre to theatre. They're better trained and well equiped, and as they cannot return to their countries having to fear prosecution, they have to lose a lot and fight until death. In case of military operations, these units are being combined.

ISIS got a lot of villages north and south of Tiyas Airbase. If there are 50 villages each, and there are 10 ISIS fighters per village, and 5 get drawn per village for an operation, you easily get 500 fighters together, to be supported by another 1500 sent. ISIS did Palmyra with an estimated number of 2000 fighters only. Because Assad uses the same military tactics as ISIS does. Local garrisons and elite troops that are being sent from theatre to theatre.

Distances: It is 20 kilometers from Raqqah to Tabqa Dam. You'll cover that distance within 30 minutes. From Raqqah to Al-Bab, that is a 2 hour ride.

Sunni tribes: After all these years ISIS is leaning heavily on sunni tribes in the iraqi/syrian border area that had no other choice than to cooperate for a long time now. The whole area along the Euphrates east of Raqqah up to the iraqi border is in ISIS focus as fallback area where they can reign undisturbed. The SDF Raqqah offensive was a surprise, ISIS is under heavy pressure west of Raqqah. That pocket in Deir Ezzor bound a couple of thousand troops for a couple of years in their heartlands, that they desperately need in the defense of Raqqah now. And reincoorporating Deir Ezzor with its civil population into the belt of Euphrates cities will bring an economical boost and makes a nice new hiding place for Al-Baghdadi in the core of their homelands.

(http://oi68.tinypic.com/eze920.jpg)
Libyan general Khalifa Hiftar visiting the russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, being promised widthspread political and military support, January 13th, 2017.

Khalifa Hiftar is head of the Tobruk goverment that is opposing the United Nations endorsed Government of National Accord in Tripolis. Both factions struggle for absolute power in the war-torn country of Libya for longer now.

Extra:
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The iraqi province of Nineveh on an Islamic State map, found by iraqi forces in a house in Mosul, Iraq, January 16th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-01-2017, 11:01:31
(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/s/x/k/sxk53f745fa95242_1024.jpg)
Changing Königsberg into Kaliningrad
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 17-01-2017, 17:01:06
(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/s/x/k/sxk53f745fa95242_1024.jpg)
Changing Königsberg into Kaliningrad
Ironic that the truck is a lend-lease Studebecker  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 17-01-2017, 17:01:43
(http://i.imgur.com/tIt4zMY.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-01-2017, 00:01:50
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2rpe25t.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies started pushing lightly towards Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, January 17th, 2017.

Southfront: Syrian War Report – January 17, 2017: ISIS Developing Advance In Deir Ezzor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uv-8XNhcmE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 18-01-2017, 09:01:04
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7b/47/d9/7b47d97e102d00854190fc1bb9f02b6c.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 18-01-2017, 16:01:14
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7b/47/d9/7b47d97e102d00854190fc1bb9f02b6c.jpg)
Volunteer Army?

(http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac356/ecopeople/battle1.jpg)

Von Bredow's Death Ride at Mars-la-Tour, 1870.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 18-01-2017, 16:01:06
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7b/47/d9/7b47d97e102d00854190fc1bb9f02b6c.jpg)
Volunteer Army?

(http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac356/ecopeople/battle1.jpg)

Von Bredow's Death Ride at Mars-la-Tour, 1870.
Probably. Either the Whites with British equipment, or Reds with captured tanks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-01-2017, 00:01:10
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/10ifcxt.jpg)
Military situation in the rebel pocket of Wadi Barada: Syrian Arab Army & Allies captured Basimah and al-Kadra, standing on the doorstep of Ayn al-Fiyah, while having cut-off all routes to the northern part of the pocket, Rif Dimashq, Syria, January 18th, 2017.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2c40/5awtb9aww8arxlwzg.jpg)
Aerial wartime picture: cemetary (bottom) and Deir Ezzor city center, Syria.
Red color: Syrian Arab Army & Allies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-01-2017, 00:01:39
Things look pretty bad when you look at the Deir ez-Zor airport

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2e3YTWWEAAh-A0.jpg)


Things have not been going well for the Syrians in Deir ez-Zor since the "accidental" US Airstrike.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-01-2017, 12:01:19
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_January_19.png)
Military situation in Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, January 19th, 2017.

Extra:
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After having made a quick push for Jihar junction, it appears that Syrian Arab Army & Allies lay more effort in strengthening their flanks, eastern Homs Governorate, Syria, January 19th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-01-2017, 01:01:14
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2nhe460.jpg)
ISIS presents footage from the fighting at Al-Bab during the recent weeks, showing these turkish Leopard 2 A4 with turrets ripped off, Aleppo Governorate, January 20th, 2017.

I just have doubts, that ISIS wrecked em that much. I rather believe in a turkish airstrike to destroy equipment that has been left behind.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-01-2017, 03:01:50
Either that or the ammo cooked off hard.  Turkey's been learning the hard way that reactive armour is important, IIRC they didn't equip any of their Leopards with it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-01-2017, 11:01:28
I'm sort of shocked by the numbers of Leopards that are getting taken out.

(http://i.imgur.com/sAKCiD1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 21-01-2017, 13:01:59
(http://hobbyport.ru/mkmagazin/ships/kommuna_3.jpg)
Commune, the only Soviet pre-ww2 carrier to see service.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 21-01-2017, 18:01:30
I'm sort of shocked by the numbers of Leopards that are getting taken out.

Well they are deployed into a situation they were not designed for. Whoever thought it was a good idea to deploy these tanks into ATGM-flooded open/desert country without reactive armor kits and without proper (infantry) support is an idiot.



(https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16107439_253558895066204_1387745367118219059_o.jpg?oh=53ebcd230e002102b6fca6e4d32d5786&oe=59103B58)
Dutch-German Leopard 2A6s with American equipment in the background being offloaded in Poland for major NATO exerise Bison Drawsko. Apparently the Americans mistook Poland for a desert country.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-01-2017, 20:01:07
Yeah, I saw those paint jobs too.  I'm guessing someone just decided to do the re-painting in Europe after they got over there- probably a snap deployment and didn't have time to re-paint.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-01-2017, 03:01:36
(http://i.imgur.com/JuOJBI5.jpg)
Military situation in Deir Ezzor, Syria, January 21st, 2017.

Extra: Drone footage: FSA Army of Mujahideen shelling government infantry inside the Assad Military Academy, Aleppo, Syria, January 21st, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLGVtjlqq5c)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-01-2017, 12:01:02
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Bundesarchiv_DVM_10_Bild-23-61-51%2C_Geschwader_in_Kiellinie.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 22-01-2017, 19:01:31
(http://i.imgur.com/ttGXopY.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-01-2017, 01:01:53
(https://media.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/68786786-1.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies are widening their positions along the strategic Homs-Aleppo supplyroute by pushing east and west of Khanaser, Syria, January 22nd, 2017.

Extra:
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d942/1j9jb94kb97v97czg.jpg)
Military situation in Iraq, January 22nd, 2017.

Rumors report Al-Baghdadi to have been wounded at al-Ba'aj, south of Sinjar(Sengal). Despite the doubts, it's a nice hiding place.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 23-01-2017, 12:01:12
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Petropavlovsk-Helsingfors.jpg)
Petropavlosk aka Marat at Helsinki.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 23-01-2017, 20:01:33
(http://i.imgur.com/fVmYkHV.jpg)

M-107, reminds me of my BFV days :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-01-2017, 02:01:25
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_January_23_2017.png)
Military situation in Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, January 23rd, 2017. 

Turkish backed Free Syrian Army struggles repeatedly at taking Suflaniyah, meanwhile Syrian Arab Army & Allies is sneaking upon Al-Bab from the south.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-01-2017, 16:01:18
(http://i.imgur.com/h2fG89F.jpg)

What a beauty :) (note the Warsaw mermaid nose art)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-01-2017, 23:01:48
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bOavxuAcyrc/WIcb8874wYI/AAAAAAAATAI/jW8MySKU5wAkjxdVvvhxbmxE4_ZJt1iwACLcB/s1600/siria%2Bt-90%2Bdes%2B2017-1-23.jpg)

T-90 burning after being hit by Daesh in the Khanasser Province. There's some speculation regarding this particular T-90, but apparently there is a report from a Republican Guard officer operating in Khanasser that claims that this tank was hit on Friday, it was being operated by the Iranian Militia Al Fatemiyoon. According to the report, the tank entered hostile territory with the Shtora system off, expecting little resistence. They were surprised when their tank was hit by an ATGM followed by a second strike on the side (it looks like some skirts have fallen off) which ignited the tank and caused the crew to bail out (altrough the driver was left there alive but wounded, rescued one hour later). The tank burned for some time and exploded without having it's turret blown off.


Weird. It's the second confirmed loss of the T-90 so far in Syria (first one was hit by Jabhat al-Nusra some months ago, no big damage but the crew abandoned it anyways).


Here is the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOp-9itvFZA

From the looks of it, it seems that the ammo for the AA Machinegun is burning.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-01-2017, 14:01:01
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/4qiyl5.jpg)
Competition between Free Syrian Army rebel groups caused infights to break out all over Idlib province, Syria, January 24th, 2017.

The conflict is raging between Jabhat Fatah al Sham (formerly al-Qaeda), Liwa al-Haqq, Jund al-Aqsa and Nour al-Din al-Zenki on the one side and Ahrar al-Sham and Jaysh al-Mujahideen on the other side. And the latter are no minors with an estimated number of 25.000 fighters.

Now to the rumors:
After the fall of Aleppo voices have been raised again to unite all rebel groups under the FSA banner, but rumors say that Jabhat Fatah al Sham is not willing to make anymore concessions, not even to speak of letting Ahrar al-Sham take the lead in such Free Syrian Army rebel group merge.

After a series of US coalition attacks on Jabhat Fatah al-Sham leaders in the recent weeks, Jaysh al-Mujahideen has been blamed to give away information about JFS leader hideouts to turkish authorities, which are more or less filtering rebel groups into moderates and extremists and who are supposed to have handed over information to the US. This caused initial fights between Jund al-Aqsa and Jaysh al-Mujahideen, who then called their bigger rebel partners. All named rebel groups are now reported to fully mobilize their forces, though aiming to end the infights.

As I said, rumors only.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-01-2017, 15:01:40
(http://i.imgur.com/2pL8ska.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 25-01-2017, 22:01:50
Competition between Free Syrian Army rebel groups caused infights to break out all over Idlib province, Syria, January 24th, 2017.

The conflict is raging between Jabhat Fatah al Sham (formerly al-Qaeda), Liwa al-Haqq, Jund al-Aqsa and Nour al-Din al-Zenki on the one side and Ahrar al-Sham and Jaysh al-Mujahideen on the other side. And the latter are no minors with an estimated number of 25.000 fighters.
Thx for the info, but who is who on the map?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 25-01-2017, 22:01:51
Dark Green is JFS areas with their allies, light green is the rest of the FSA.  Yellow are the Kurds/SDF, Red is the Syrian Government, black is ISIL, and the bluish-grey is the Turkish-backed FSA guys.

Here's a link to where that map came from:

http://syria.liveuamap.com/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 25-01-2017, 23:01:30
Ah, thx. That map is interesting  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-01-2017, 02:01:36
(http://i.imgur.com/iI5ffUw.jpg)
Military situation in Idlib province, Syria, January 25th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Channel 4: Inside the battle for Mosul, January 25th, 2017, 1080p (https://www.channel4.com/news/inside-the-battle-for-mosul)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dancho on 26-01-2017, 20:01:44
(http://i.imgur.com/2pL8ska.jpg)
This is for providing WiFi on the frontline.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 26-01-2017, 23:01:59
(http://i.imgur.com/5JOQZnh.jpg)
This is the one used for satelite HD tv
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-01-2017, 02:01:50
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_January_26_2017.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo province, Syria, January 26th, 2017.

Article: Aftermath of the rebel infights in Idlib: Syria rebels and ex-Qaeda affiliate in mini-war, January 26th, 2017 (http://al-monitor.com/pulse/afp/2017/01/syria-conflict-rebels-jihadists.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 27-01-2017, 20:01:13
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/chivers-take-us-to-the-danger-zone-in-high-res-244.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=1431)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-01-2017, 03:01:19
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/256d7vr.jpg)
ISIS Toyota Hilux with BMP-1 turret, Deir-Ezzor, recently.

Extra:
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/24uz243.jpg)

Idlib sees ongoing merging of islamistic rebel groups, causing some of their remaining offshoots in northern, turkish controlled Aleppo governorate to completely defect their former groups, joining more moderate formations.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-01-2017, 10:01:20
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.01/original/588b6d22c461889d728b4668.jpg)
MiG-35
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 29-01-2017, 11:01:27
(http://i.imgur.com/GZMPXaf.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-01-2017, 16:01:04
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3QLPGnW8AA3bUz.jpg)

Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces are closing in on Al-Bab from the south, here, showing that they are using TOS-1A Thermobaric Rocket Launcher in their operations.

 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-01-2017, 02:01:31
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/245h6yd.jpg)
The rebel pocket of Wadi Barada is being evacuated to Idlib via syrian government green busses, Rif Dimashq, Syria, January 29th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Haul truck converted to ISIS truck bomb. The way VBIED's are hidden prior to deployment, Iraq, January 29th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWjA-eGnO9w)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 30-01-2017, 03:01:25
Apparnetly it is both Wadi Barada and the mountain areas included in that yellow bordered area.  The towns of Madaya, Buqayn, and Az Zabadani remain under siege, though I imagine they'll be taking that same "Bus to Idlib" deal soon.  This leaves the Ghota area pockets and the tiny Al Kiswa pocket as the only rebel areas around Damascus now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-01-2017, 01:01:55
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/9k2sug.jpg)
Ahrar al-Sham deployed its first unit in northern Syria fighting along with turkish forces in Operation Euphrates Shield, Jarabulus, Syria, January 30th, 2017.

Extra:
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/beh311.jpg)
Newly formed Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham seems to be controlling the major part of Idlib, Syria, January 29th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 31-01-2017, 04:01:08
I wouldn't exactly trust that map, given that it can't even get the frontlines for the SDF right.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 31-01-2017, 19:01:10
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/11/article-0-1CFBE8AF00000578-620_964x984.jpg)
Wish I knew how to jam POMZ's into trees in FH2
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 31-01-2017, 20:01:59
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3f0RnAWYAA1Vss.jpg)
SDF received the Canadian made Gurkha LAPF armored vehicle, will directly participate in Raqqa assault.

According to the isis liveuamap, the SDF are planning on cutting the road between Raqqa and Deir ezzor. Is that true, and if true where would the attack be (east of Raqqa, Maadan, northwest of Deir ezzor?).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-02-2017, 02:02:09
^^ They've been sent by the Obama administration in their last days.

(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2zizci1.jpg)
Hezbollah received new rides as well, Syria, recently.


Extra: Heavy fighting broke out in eastern Ukraine directly after a phonecall between Trump and Putin three days ago:

Footage: Grad multiple rocket launchers of the Donetsk People's Republic shelling ukranian army positions in eastern Ukraine, Donezk, Donetsk People's Republic, January 31st, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVD_b0zU2Ag)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-02-2017, 02:02:57
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/2wmq253.jpg)
ISIS presents footage from an Otokar Cobra during sporadic operations, attacks and counterattacks that has been started against the Syrian Arab Army & Allies east of Kuweires Airbase and south of Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 1st, 2017.

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/23pd35.jpg)
Modified DShK heavy machine gun in use by ISIS sniper, Mosul, Iraq, February 1st, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-02-2017, 02:02:51
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2iw6bkj.jpg)
Military situation in northern Aleppo governorate: Syrian Arab Army keeps threatening Turkey to attack Free Syrian Army in al-Bab, Syria, February 2nd, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Syrian Entertainment Awards Nominee: Drama: Ahrar al-Sham presents: A Revolutionist from our Country, Syria, February 1st, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB3Xv-Fn2Rc)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-02-2017, 02:02:56
(http://oi68.tinypic.com/t6uj5k.jpg)
Islamic state lost both of their Raqqah bridges due to coalition airstrikes, Syria, February 2nd/3rd, 2017.

Extra:
With Syria being one of the biggest newcomers in cinematic entertainment, lets have a look behind the scenes of one of the various syrian studios doing their hard everyday work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwNgbq3sKWM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwNgbq3sKWM)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-02-2017, 16:02:40
(http://i.imgur.com/c0QapZm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-02-2017, 03:02:17
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_February_4_2017.png)
Military situation in northern Aleppo governorate, Syria, February 4th, 2017.

Now this gets interesting. The Islamic State is defending Al-Bab for over 2 month now. They're holding Qabasin for several weeks now and just threw the turkish supported Free Syrian Army out of Bzaa again. What is not shown on this map are the 2 strategic heights located in the center of the triangle between the 3 cities, which obviously marks the secret strongpoint of the the whole IS defense. Makes me wonder how many kilometers of covered trenches connect the 3 cities. With the Syrian Arab Army & Allies now having taken Arran, the IS supply line is threatened to be cut, forcing the Islamic State to withdraw from their positions or to fight the Syrian Arab Army & Allies with much more effort.

Extra:
Footage: Turkish supported Free Syrian Army brigade Suqour al-Shamal gives a display of their poor military capabilities when attacking Bzaa, which they lost anyway today again, probably due to not knowing how to aim and shoot a gun properly, Aleppo governorate, Syria, February 3rd, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmqyfADH36g)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-02-2017, 05:02:30
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/US_Navy_040703-N-1464F-001_The_Peruvian_cruiser_Almirante_Grau_CLM-81_fires_one_of_its_15.2_cm_caliber_cannons.jpg/1280px-US_Navy_040703-N-1464F-001_The_Peruvian_cruiser_Almirante_Grau_CLM-81_fires_one_of_its_15.2_cm_caliber_cannons.jpg)

Peruvian Navy BAP Almirante Grau (CLM-81), formerly known as HNLMS De Ruyter, she is the last gun cruiser in active service, dating from 1941. She is a De Zeven Provinciën class cruiser, in the image, she can be seen firing with her main armament, a pair of Bofors 152 mm guns.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-02-2017, 02:02:18
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32629670/C31LAHvWAAAQyFo.jpglarge.jpg)
Free syrian Army claims full control of Bzaa, Syria, February 4th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32629672/C37DvcjWIAEdm1V_002.jpg)
Islamic State claims full control of Bzaa, Syria, February 5th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 06-02-2017, 09:02:59
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--3hTrBeoh--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/kw2vxghptjmcmzo5smtx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 06-02-2017, 19:02:36
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4AMo4yWQAQd6cl.jpg:large)

SDF have launched their third phase of the offensive. They're pushing northeast of Raqqa now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 06-02-2017, 21:02:41
They've got a lot of countryside to cover still- I'd probably see this operation wrapping up in March with similar gains as the western Raqqah one, followed by another to buckle the center in up to the city.  After that, the smart thing would be to cross the Euphrates to cut off supply, because as we saw in Manbij, and as we've seen in Al Bab and Mosul, ISIL is VERY capable of city combat.  Raqqah will be an extremely tough battle.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-02-2017, 01:02:40
Peruvian Navy BAP Almirante Grau (CLM-81), formerly known as HNLMS De Ruyter

I just love that ship, every year it makes me happy that she still sails the seas, even though I'm fairly sure it would be a better idea to replace her, from a military point of view. I mostly hope she'll end up as a museum, instead of being scrapped like her sister ship.
Totally off-topic: also hope to see her soon in World of Warships

Anyway, as picture of the day:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Ikuta_air_pt.jpg/1280px-Ikuta_air_pt.jpg)
Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) fighter pilots who, on 22 February 1932, scored the first aerial victory in the IJN's history. The shoot-down occurred over Shanghai during the Shanghai incident and the pilots were flying the A1N2 Type 3 fighter aircraft. From left to right the pilots are: Nokiji Ikuta, Toshio Kuroiwa, and Kazuo Takeo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-02-2017, 02:02:10
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32636252/C3_r4GPW8AUZReJ.jpglarge.jpg)
Forget the Ninja Turtles and the Hateful Eight. When these guys appear in a cinema near you, shit will hit the fan. This time for sure. Free Syrian Army Brigade 51, Bzaa, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 6th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32636273/C3_okb6XAAAZclC.jpg)
Israeli F-16 aircraft attacked targets in northern Gaza, Palestine, February 6th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 08-02-2017, 22:02:38
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/08feb_Al-Raqqah_Syria_War_Map-1024x736.jpg)

SDF making fast progress. Almost looks like they're in a hurry...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-02-2017, 02:02:54
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_February_7_2017.png)
Islamic State forces are being trapped in a pocket at Al-Bab, Syria, February 7th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32648556/C4GSFZOWQAAkXqP.jpglarge.jpg)
Reports of Jund al-Aqsa violently taking over Free Syrian Army positions not belonging to Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham in southern Idlib and northern Hama, Syria, February 7th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-02-2017, 01:02:45
Peruvian Navy BAP Almirante Grau (CLM-81), formerly known as HNLMS De Ruyter

I just love that ship, every year it makes me happy that she still sails the seas, even though I'm fairly sure it would be a better idea to replace her, from a military point of view. I mostly hope she'll end up as a museum, instead of being scrapped like her sister ship.
Totally off-topic: also hope to see her soon in World of Warships


Hi, a Peruvian friend told me that currently the ship continues to serve as the Peruvian Navy Flagship despite not being able to sail now due to problems with the boilers. On the second hand, there are no modernizations being planned for the ship, scrapping will not be an option as the Peruvian Navy wants to make it an Museum ship, something the Dutch want to do as well (he told me that the Dutch offered two ships in exchange for their De Ruyter back).

It is unclear for how long she'll remain on service, she's a true beauty.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-02-2017, 01:02:40

Hi, a Peruvian friend told me that currently the ship continues to serve as the Peruvian Navy Flagship despite not being able to sail now due to problems with the boilers. On the second hand, there are no modernizations being planned for the ship, scrapping will not be an option as the Peruvian Navy wants to make it an Museum ship, something the Dutch want to do as well (he told me that the Dutch offered two ships in exchange for their De Ruyter back).

It is unclear for how long she'll remain on service, she's a true beauty.

Nice to hear she'll turn into a museum some day. It saddens me though to see how both countries now want it as museum while her sister ship was just scrapped. Both could have gotten one.

(https://187011.selcdn.ru/thumbnails/photos/s/e/6/se652b2fdd0d7eca_1024.jpg)
according to the caption: Russian Air Force officers some time around 1910
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-02-2017, 14:02:04
(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/northern-syria-8f2017.png)
Military situation in northern Syria and northwest Iraq, December 8th, 2014; February 8th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-02-2017, 15:02:02
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32663603/C4YQy7JXAAAxTJI.jpg)
Ahrar al-Sham entered the battlefield and took the Al-Bab grain silos right away, Aleppo governorate, Syria, February 11th, 2017.

Extra: Warning: Graphic content: Viewer Discretion Advised: Footage: Syrian Democratic Forces face heavy resistance by the Islamic State, being 10 kilometers northeast of Raqqah, Syria, February 10th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t3HSKV98po)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 11-02-2017, 17:02:04
That suicide bomber reminded me of the suicide kit on Battle Isle from FH1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 11-02-2017, 20:02:46
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4YROtrWAAAMLSj.jpg:large)

What a clusterfuck! You have Turkey with Syrian rebels pushing from the north, the Syrian government pushing from the south, and also Kurdish forces to the sides.

ISIS looks to be completely encircled soon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-02-2017, 02:02:09
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32667591/C4aR7FGWYAEtJjg.jpglarge.jpg)
Free Syrian Army reached the Tadif roundabout on the M4 Highway south of Al-Bab, Syria, February 11th, 2017.

 Extra: Drone Footage: M4 Highway between grain Silos and Tadif roundabout, Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 11th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYTvq4SDr0I)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 12-02-2017, 02:02:32
(http://i.imgur.com/sa6PlRY.jpg)
Because burning boars with grey hair can fly and kill  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/3hFh4b7.jpg)
Note the optics in the nose cone :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-02-2017, 00:02:59
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32673598/IMG_6964.jpg)
Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham led a Free Syrian Army offensive on the al-Manshiyah district south of Yarmouk River in Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, February 12th, 2017.

Drone footage: failed ISIS double VBIED attack south of Mosul, Iraq, February 9th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl4ncXJlya4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-02-2017, 02:02:26
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32679977/C4lFtLmUcAAK4yx.jpglarge.jpg)
ISIS forces are trying to break through the encirclement of iraqi forces in Mosul at Tal Afar, in order to open a supply/escape route to Syria, having prepared heavy equipment like these North Korean-upgraded T-54/5, Tal Afar, Iraq, February 13th, 2017.

Extra:
 Footage: Atlantic Council: BreakingAleppo: M2 Hospital, Washington DC, February 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CJ-KKLzyBU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-02-2017, 13:02:53
probably a stupid or obvious question, but how the hell did North Korean tanks get in Syria?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 14-02-2017, 22:02:48
probably a stupid or obvious question, but how the hell did North Korean tanks get in Syria?

A number of Syrian T-55s were upgraded by the North Koreans (the laser rangefinder is the main giveaway) among other things, like a 14.5mm KPV Machinegun. I don't think these tanks were shipped to North Korea and back to Syria, it was supposed to be a cheaper upgrade compared to the Soviet T-55AM variant alternative (which the Syrians do possess a good number of these). It got into Iraq the same way we saw a few HMMVs in Syria.

Or, they got into Syria the same way the Koksan got into Iran (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koksan_(artillery))
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-02-2017, 23:02:48
Strange but at least it makes sense. Reminds me a bit of those midget subs Iran got from North Korea.

(http://i.imgur.com/jwoZzZz.jpg)
Polish T-55AM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-02-2017, 01:02:25
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32684991/C4ocvI1XAAALEQW.jpglarge.jpg)
So sunglasses, much heavy rifle, that Schwarzenegger, approved Free Syrian Army, Al-Bab, February 14th, 2017.

Extra: Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report, February 14th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUpP_mUDYNo)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-02-2017, 01:02:17
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32691094/C4sqzngUMAAf8sd.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies attempt pushing towards Palmyra, Homs Governorate, Syria, February 15th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-02-2017, 02:02:58
(http://i.imgur.com/chCa8DB.jpg)
Mutually confirmed military situation in Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, February 16th, 2017.


Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32696427/C4vYPf7WEAEkEkO.jpglarge.jpg)
The fourth and fifth bridge over the Euphrats River in the area of Raqqah have been destroyed, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, February 15th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-02-2017, 02:02:44
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/grandpas-heroic-missions-and-a-snoopy-scarf-212.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=963)
http://thechive.com/2017/02/13/grandpas-heroic-missions-and-a-snoopy-scarf-40-photos/

btw, if someone wants more pictures of Polish stuff, feel free to request. Got stuff from IL-2 to mig-29, from Kubus to SKOT, from Katyusha to Grad, and so on. I'm more than happy to search in my collection if there's interest, no guarantees though, I didn't take pictures of everything :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-02-2017, 02:02:32
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32701698/C447_UWUYAUWY_u_003.jpg)
Islamic State ambushed Syrian Arab Army 5th Corps enroute to Tadmor with a 122mm D-30 howitzer, Syria, Homs Governorate, February 17th, 2017.

Extra:
Article: Replenishing the Stocks: Russian deliveries of T-62Ms and BMP-1s reach Syria, February 17th, 2017  (http://spioenkop.blogspot.de/2017/02/replenishing-stocks-russian-deliveries.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-02-2017, 03:02:20
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32707821/C48NbTSWEAIR0HJ.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation at Raqqah makes me wonder what the Islamic state is actually planning. Drown Raqqah with all those die-hard fanboys having been accomodated there? Syrian Democratic Forces are only 4 kilometers away from Raqqah, Syria, February 18th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-02-2017, 06:02:10
SDF is currently planning on new stages to clear the eastern side of that salient (inbetween there and their areas held north of Deir Ez Zor), and then probably a two pronged attack to clear that bulge in their lines to the north west of Raqqah.  After that, I'd argue the smart thing would be to cross the Euphrates and take the Al Tabqah dam, then work to surround Ar Raqqah.  The Al Bab fiasco is partly because there was no surrounding of Al Bab, so ISIL has constantly been able to reinforce.  Instead, they need to do what they did in Manbij, or what the Iraqis did in Mosul after their initial "Let's just charge down the street in Humvees" failed miserably- surround and then liberate block by block, backclearing at every step.  Methodicalness is the name of the game here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 19-02-2017, 18:02:17
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C49fl4IWMAAbAYG.jpg:large)

SDF's progress east of Raqqa. Is this part of the 3rd stage or something else?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-02-2017, 18:02:47
Yeah, they're calling it Phase 2 of Stage 3.  IT's what I mentioned above- clearing out that massive expanse of country side east of their new salient towards Raqqah.  Also will help support an eventual move to break the siege of Deir Ez Zor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 19-02-2017, 21:02:52
Tabqah dam still in Islamic State hands?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-02-2017, 01:02:18
Yeah, it is, but the SDF is staring pretty intently at it.  Problem to assaulting it, apart from the obvious (what if they blow it), is that the city is literally pressed right against the other side of the dam, meaning you'd have to assualt across the bare open top of the dam and immediately push into city scape.  So the more realistic idea would be putting a force on the other side of the Euphrates to attack from the other side, while spec ops (American/French/British/any other spec ops operating there right now) secure the dam from explosives.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 20-02-2017, 20:02:02
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5IQCoMW8AEOHwO.jpg:large)
SDF's progress in the past days. Small kessel soon...

Also I have a question: do you guys think that Erdogan is bluffing or really meaning it - talking about taking Manbij and Afrin. If they take Al bab do you guys think that his forces will reach Manbij? Are the Kurdish capable defenders?

Follow-up question: do you think America will continue supporting the Kurds/SDF after the Raqqa operation, or will they side with Turkey, their NATO ally.

Sorry for the many questions, I want to know what you guys think.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 20-02-2017, 20:02:15
I feel like the Kurds are capable defenders- considering the massive trouble the Turks have had in trying to take Al Bab, the Kurds with far more numbers, training, and such would have an easier go of it.  That said, from what I've heard in the past days, Erdogan has backed off trying for Manbij/Afrin due to pressure from the Syrians/Russians/USA/basically the entire rest of the world.  He's pissed about it of course, but doesn't have much to go from there.  The most they've said in recent time is that they want to be 'tactically involved' in the taking of Raqqa, but I highly doubt they'll even get that, barring maybe some aerial supports.  The reality is, the Euphrates Shield Operation has been a failure in achieving its great goals- they were delayed over and over, consistently showed inept leadership and combat ability, were never able to make it to Aleppo, and now are being closed off by the SAA from going anywhere south of Al Bab.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-02-2017, 02:02:35
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32726198/C5HkHrNW8AI6DFa.jpglarge.jpg)
Islamic State offshoot Jaish Khalid Ibn al-Walid used the Daraa offensive of FSA Southern Front to start their own attack on Free Syrian Army territory, February 20th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32726185/C5OpnDLXUAEho1a.jpglarge.jpg)
The Islamic State keeps massing troops in the western end of the Mosul pocket, Tal Afar, Iraq, February 22nd, 2017.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-02-2017, 02:02:43
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_February_22.png)
Military situation in Mosul area, Iraq, February 22nd, 2017.

Extra:
Warning: Graphical Footage: Viewer discretion advised: Shia militia Kata'ib Hezbollah completely repells Islamic State attack from Mosul pocket, Tal Windar, Iraq, February 22nd, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5pg8WXlt_s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 23-02-2017, 20:02:56
Our news said today that Mosul airport is taken from IS.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-02-2017, 02:02:10
(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_AlBab_February_23_2017a.png)
Islamic State retreated from Al-Bab area towards Deir Hafir, using civilian hostages as human shields, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 23rd, 2017.


Footage: Jund al-Aqsa leaving Idlib via Hama towards Raqqah after having broken with all other FSA factions and being cornered by Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham, February 20th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJLgfmozS0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-02-2017, 02:02:20
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32726185/C5OpnDLXUAEho1a.jpglarge.jpg)
The Islamic State keeps massing troops in the western end of the Mosul pocket, Tal Afar, Iraq, February 22nd, 2017.


(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32743646/C5YeiCDWMAEFjFP_002.jpg)
I actually believe that recent footage available on youtube shows the same group of vehicles, after the fighters got stomped bloodily during their assault, thus no link, Tal Windar, Iraq, February 24th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report, February 24th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ8t_oYKnao)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-02-2017, 02:02:14
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32750513/C5gwoekXQAAQLsf.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate after IS retreat, Syria, February 25th, 2017. Syrian Arab Army & Allies succeed according to plan while Euphrates Shield takes a nap.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32750542/C5gyhQwWMAAr62s.jpglarge.jpg)
Free Syrian Army is under heavy pressure from IS affiliate Jaish Khalid Ibn al-Walid in southwest Syria, Daraa Governorate, Syria, February 25th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 26-02-2017, 06:02:58
Daesh drone scores a direct hit on a Iraqi vehicle in Mosul (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR4sWtRld7g)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-02-2017, 15:02:08
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32761901/C5nbDfqXMAEaB5M.jpg)
Turkish supported Free Syrian Army captured soldiers and equipment from the russian supported Syrian Arab Army during a raid on Tadif, south of Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 26th, 2017.

Footage: Free Syrian Army shelling Syrian Arab Army positions in Tadif, Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 26th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQZHRxlvaaI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-02-2017, 01:02:11
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32766137/C5sLEDvWYAEt5ww.jpglarge.jpg)
The end of the line for Turkey after a surprising push by the Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces within one day: Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 27th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-03-2017, 02:03:08
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32772454/C5xKotJWMAAFWgZ.jpg)
Syrian Democratic Forces are pushing south of Manbij, Euphrates Shield started pushing towards Manbij while Syrian Arab Army & Allies push east towards lake Assad, eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, February 28th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32772423/C5yDnlTWUAEvLHj.jpglarge.jpg)
Kamov Ka-52 documented by ISIS, as Syrian Arab Army & Allies reach the outskirts of Palmyra, eastern Homs Governorate, Syria, February 28th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 02-03-2017, 01:03:14
Warning: contains explicit content
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/08/the-war-photo-no-one-would-publish/375762/

"The War Photo No One Would Publish" + story
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-03-2017, 01:03:53
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32776466/C52cxRFXMAAyb1B.jpg)
Islamic State is retreating from Palmyra, Syrian Arab Army & Allies prevail. Picture shows goverment soldiers at Qatari palace, southeast of Palmyra. City has been taken by now, Homs Governorate, Syria, March 1st, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-03-2017, 02:03:35
(http://i.imgur.com/M6wmqfJ.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies take control over Palmyra, Homs Governorate, Syria, March 2nd, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32782653/C56LCLRWYAAjmUo.jpglarge.jpg)
Syran Democratic Forces hond over larger areas(estimated) to Syrian Arab Army & Allies in exchange for protection from turkish supported Free Syrian Army, Alepppo Governorate, Syria, March 1st, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-03-2017, 03:03:40
Lots of conflicting reports on that.  Some are denying it, some are saying it's a full hand over, others are saying they're just bringing in Syrian Border Guard units to mix into their units, thus preventing the Turks from being free to shoot.  Either way, the SAA and the SDF both have a common enemy in Turkey right now, so they're gonna work together to limit the Turkish-FSA's push.

Of course, all this has put the Raqqa offensive on hold.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-03-2017, 04:03:22
Daesh is getting their asses kicked big time and their defeat is in the near future.


However, if we don't destroy their ideas and let the Middle East progress and enlighten itself it'll all be pointless.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-03-2017, 18:03:22
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/USS_Hawaii_CB-3.jpg/800px-USS_Hawaii_CB-3.jpg)
USS Hawaii (CB-3) under construction at the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, New Jersey on 3 July 1946. The after 12" turret and three after 5" mounts are in place--the latter without their shields. Shipyard gear and men on deck indicate that construction was still underway, but little additional visible progress was made before work was officially suspended on 17 February 1947.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-03-2017, 03:03:24
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32794473/C6FTYMSXMAEEref.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 4th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32794485/C6FJTr4WUAQd5Wa.jpg)
A couple of Russians appeared in Manbij, bringing their own bus of Journalists. Aid Convoy. Still no proof of actual syrian or russian troop deployments in the kurdish controlled region of Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 4th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-03-2017, 00:03:15
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32801045/C6LED4UWMAApYGn.jpglarge.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies keep pushing eastwards to lake Assad. The pump station used by the Islamic State to flood the channels west of Lake Assad is located east of Jirah airbase. Expect a tough battle there, Syria, March 5th, 2017.

Extra:
Article: Back and Forth: How the Islamic State retook Tadmur, March 4th, 2017  (http://spioenkop.blogspot.de/2017/03/back-and-forth-how-islamic-state-retook.html)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-03-2017, 22:03:41
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32806167/C6QdXauWYAAeUSK.jpglarge.jpg)
Syrian Democratic Forces reaches the Euphrates River between Raqqah and Deir Ezzor. Reports indicate that the Islamic State had moved its administration and military headqarters from Raqqah to the iraqi city of Al Qa'im already some time ago, Syria, Raqqah Governorate, March 6th, 2017.


Footage: Jaish al-Islam fires Iranian Zelzal-2 artillery rockets at Syrian Arab Army positions [claimed and unconfimed], Syria, March 6th, 2017, 720p (https://youtu.be/9CvPQaEWBDE?t=1m48s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-03-2017, 00:03:24
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/672e/0c76003u0795t92zg.jpg)
Military situation in Iraq, March 7th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32812232/C6U23CNXQAIT-8d.jpglarge.jpg)
If the Islamic State does not defend the pump station, they might not have sat a defence line in Deir Hafir or Jirah airbase, eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 8th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-03-2017, 01:03:01
(http://i.imgur.com/GFCR6z5.jpg)
Military Situation in Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 8th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32817179/C6bgtkLWMAESbql.jpg)
Russian Special Forces with Manbij Military Council patch in rural western Manbij, Syria, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 8th, 2017.

Lots of conflicting reports on that.  Some are denying it, some are saying it's a full hand over, others are saying they're just bringing in Syrian Border Guard units to mix into their units, thus preventing the Turks from being free to shoot.  Either way, the SAA and the SDF both have a common enemy in Turkey right now, so they're gonna work together to limit the Turkish-FSA's push.

Of course, all this has put the Raqqa offensive on hold.

It is becoming quite clear that strange things occur and overall facts indicate a policy shift of the USA. Right now, there are 3 factions left in Syria:
This actually might speed things up as President Trump announced before.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-03-2017, 02:03:12
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32821891/C6d8NcsWYAA6oMY.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army arrived in western rural Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 9th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-03-2017, 03:03:36
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32827755/C6jJwajVsAArUXp.jpg)
Islamic State is showing some quality when resisting the Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces near Jirah Airbase, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 10th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32827776/C6kPJs1W0AElB0L.jpg)
Shia Landship, Tal Windar, Iraq, March 10th, 2017. All aboard!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-03-2017, 01:03:23
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32833374/C6pFOteWcAAcR5A.jpg)
Busy Russians, in cooperation with Syrian Democratic Forces and Manbij Military Council, rural western Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 11th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32833341/C6p-jkSW0AU2o2F.jpg)
Humvee based IRAM shelling a Islamic State held part of western Mosul, Iraq, March 11th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-03-2017, 02:03:30
(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/shingal-military-situation-and-forces.png)
Shingal military situation and forces, Iraq, March 13th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report [...]: Power Struggle In Aleppo Province, March 13th, 2017. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9sLtLeiD0k)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-03-2017, 03:03:29
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32827755/C6jJwajVsAArUXp.jpg)

What tank is this? And while searching for what type it could be on the Syrian Army equipment Wikipedia page, I noticed that they have a lot of different Iranian weapons. Has Iran become a major weapon exporter these days, or is Syria just an exception?

(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/z4-vintage-dogs-war-600-3.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=963)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-03-2017, 03:03:24
What tank is this? And while searching for what type it could be on the Syrian Army equipment Wikipedia page, I noticed that they have a lot of different Iranian weapons. Has Iran become a major weapon exporter these days, or is Syria just an exception?

Iran is a major supplier in manpower for the syrian government. The syrian government is broke and cannot pay. Thus the iranian militias bring their own equipment when being deployed.

Tank has been confirmed as T-72. I think it got a DIY wedge turret armor, but it could also be a professional upgrade kit. The turret has then been packed with reactive armor, besides the sandbags on the hull. Actually it is missing side skirts and proper hull protection, but lack of these things add a lot to a desirable agility this T-72 surely has compared to conventionally up-armored tanks throughout Syria.


Picture:

(https://imagopyrenaei.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/shingal-tal-afar-mosul-nineveh-plains.png)
Military situation in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, March 14th, 2016/2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32850070/C655Uv8WkAAYFJJ.jpg)
The final contingent: Soldiers of the Syrian Armed Forces 5th Corps, Syria, recently.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-03-2017, 03:03:11
Again thank you for the explanation. The Syria conflict never ceases to show interesting equipment.

(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/warming-soldiers-hearts-back-in-the-day-28.jpg)
Sadly, I don't have a context, if someone would know more, feel free to share :) Reverse image search didn't really pay off with me
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 15-03-2017, 20:03:58
@ Dukat: which group is HPE? Are they also a Kurdish faction? (I think Kurds would stand a chance if they wouldn't split up in a gazillion factions, but, well...)

And why are those Syrians Sieg Heiling there? Does it have any meaning? And wow, a lot of really old guys in that unit!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-03-2017, 00:03:13
@ Dukat: which group is HPE? Are they also a Kurdish faction? (I think Kurds would stand a chance if they wouldn't split up in a gazillion factions, but, well...)

And why are those Syrians Sieg Heiling there? Does it have any meaning? And wow, a lot of really old guys in that unit!

HPÊ is a yazidi militia based on the yazidi minority living in Sinjar/Shingal area, called Protection Force of Êzîdxan.

I don't know about the hailing though. That is part of a military ceremony. Aren't people hailing all the time in military ceremonies? At least I thought that.


Picture:
(http://www.edmaps.com/Battle_for_DayrHafir_Maskanah_March_14_2017.png)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 14th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32854742/C65Q4jkWgAEF3gN.jpglarge.jpg)
Running out of small talk: Islamic State fighters sitting around a camp fire, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-03-2017, 05:03:32
Dukat, he means, by "Seig Heiling", that they're doing the "Deutschegruss", aka the Nazi Party salute.

Yes, the Syrians use the Nazi Party-style of salute, as do many other Middle Eastern and 3rd World dictatorships.  Why they choose it- emulation most likely.

Also yah, those guys are old- even the SAA is scraping the bottom of the barrel at this point.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-03-2017, 05:03:53
They look so sad, shouldn't they be excited to meet 72 Virgins?

(https://scontent-eze1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17309615_1219621491489965_710181280006619148_n.jpg?oh=9767ba05947e69fea55c7d0b0b1db229&oe=5929A993)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-03-2017, 23:03:09
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32859467/C7CEqOLXAAIPuDH.jpg)
Military operations in Mosul are being paused due to bad weather, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, March 16th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Tunnel-based Islamic State pillbox in rural eastern Raqqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, March 16th, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsbh5cIHHRk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 17-03-2017, 17:03:59
(http://i.hizliresim.com/ldvlQk.jpg)

A photo from the coup attempt trials
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-03-2017, 01:03:22
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32864430/C7IYj0fXwAAxStT.jpglarge.jpg)
Picture from an Islamic State trailer for an upcoming release about the fighting in Mosul: an Islamic State commander is directing his forces via radio, while using google maps and live drone feeds on multiple screens, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, March 18th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32864446/C7IXeRzX0AAZ8QE.jpglarge.jpg)
Picture from an Islamic State trailer for an upcoming release about the fighting in Mosul: automotive, remote controlled SPG-9 recoilless rifle dual mount on a tripod, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, March 18th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-03-2017, 22:03:25
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.03/original/58cbdecbc3618859318b4606.jpg)
Bulgarian frigates, been on both back when they were still Belgian. Real beauties and last real warships that were built in Belgium  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-03-2017, 02:03:36
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32864430/C7IYj0fXwAAxStT.jpglarge.jpg)
Picture from an Islamic State trailer for an upcoming release about the fighting in Mosul: an Islamic State commander is directing his forces via radio, while using google maps and live drone feeds on multiple screens, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, March 18th, 2017.

So I stand corrected: the software actually appears to be Tuto Qground Control 2.0 for flight control and mission planning of drones.

Picture:
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_March_18.png)
Military situation in Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, March 18th, 2017.


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(http://i.imgur.com/Q2DRSIw.jpg)
Military situation and detailed map section, Deir Hafer, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 18th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 19-03-2017, 10:03:19
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5gv6Jc-OZl0/VZNT5exI6AI/AAAAAAAAkA8/gZj9iGeWTuc/s640/Ukrainian-made%2BT-84%2BOplot%2Btanks%2Band%2BBTRs%2Bon%2Bexercise%2Bwith%2BRoyal%2BThai%2BArmy%2B3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-03-2017, 16:03:05
Hi everyone,

girlfriend is busy decorating her new house and we are looking for photographs to fill up the walls a bit.

We are specifically searching for pictures that show extraordinary moments in war, for example:
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gUGr1NjwFK4/UF_omWDLFFI/AAAAAAAADWk/CGgGH4taymU/s360/0003d1a3.jpeg)

Hope you guys have some nice pictures! Doesn't matter which era.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-03-2017, 17:03:52
Maybe too sad

(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/optimized_thumb_temaplate_v3-with-app-dogs-prt2-99a-copy-in-post-999.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=1431)

(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/holding-teammate-until-his-last-breath-26.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=963)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-03-2017, 03:03:22
^^ OK. Then. Well.

Topic:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32881856/C7T4qfmXUAMf-j2.jpg)
A soldier and a T-72 of the Syrian Republican Guard while responding to a Free Syrian Army major assault, attempting to link the pockets of Jobar and eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Syria, March 19th, 2017.

>>In order to get some reliable information on the situation lets transfer to Syria TV who sent their beloved anchorwoman Micheline Azar for a live report from Jobar:<<

Footage: Syria TV: Micheline Azar reporting live from Jobar, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, March 19th, 2017 (https://vid.alarabiya.net/2017/03/20/SyrianStateTVLies/SyrianStateTVLies___SyrianStateTVLies_video.mp4?versionId=qITQb.42hRTe018yJF5fS6Qz8OXHMCYi)


(Actually the Russian Air Force conducted heavy attacks on Jobar on March 20th while the Syrian Republican Guard launched a counterassault, leaving the current situation totally unclear.)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-03-2017, 03:03:54
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/all-service-dogs-go-to-heaven-22.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=1431)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-03-2017, 01:03:48
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32886516/C7dSnafX4AAtrfM.jpglarge.jpg)
While russian jets are busy in Damascus, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham started an offense in northern Hama, retaking Souran and Maardes so far, which had been lost to the Syrian Army & Allies during rebel infights a couple of month ago, Northern Hama Governorate, Syria, March 21st, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32886553/C7eFX0GWkAAqc1-.jpg)
A T-90 of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham during todays operations against the Syrian Arab Army & Allies, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, March 21st, 2017.

Extra, extra: Footage: Scenes from the beginning of the Free Syrian Army offensive in Jobar/Qabun Industrial Quarter on March 19th, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Syria, March 20th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJqHShi-Shk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 22-03-2017, 04:03:31
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/all-service-dogs-go-to-heaven-223.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=1431)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 22-03-2017, 20:03:15
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7ibLEYUwAAneXd.jpg:large)

Seems there's another rebel offensive near Hama.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-03-2017, 23:03:42
^^ Doesn't look good for the Syrian Arab Army this time. They seem to have completely lost control of the battle. The frontline is shifting faster than they react. Lots of casualties, lots of equipment seized. Syrian military command is withdrawing troops from eastern Aleppo and Palmyra for Hama.

(http://www.edmaps.com/Battle_for_DayrHafir_Maskanah_March_22_2017.png)
Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces & Allies trapped the Islamic State in Deir Hafir, eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 22nd, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32891636/C7iLa2MWsAE85U-.jpglarge.jpg)
Free Syrian Army in Eastern Ghouta is doing the Aleppo move: conquer a corridor, then get wacked by artillery and airstrikes; Qabun Industrial Area, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Syria, March 22nd, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 23-03-2017, 04:03:05
Just of interest too- the US Marines did their first big action in Syria.  A couple hundred or so Marines, with a lot of SDF troops, did an airborne (using Ospreys) and amphibious assualt across Lake Assad to the west of Al Thawrah, taking land and creating a foothold that the SDF is now using to push into Al Thawrah from the west, while simultaneously assaulting across the dam from the east.  SDF spokesperson has also announced that the operation is also to ensure the SAA cannot advance on Al Thawrah or Raqqah.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 23-03-2017, 18:03:29
Just of interest too- the US Marines did their first big action in Syria.  A couple hundred or so Marines, with a lot of SDF troops, did an airborne (using Ospreys) and amphibious assualt across Lake Assad to the west of Al Thawrah, taking land and creating a foothold that the SDF is now using to push into Al Thawrah from the west, while simultaneously assaulting across the dam from the east.  SDF spokesperson has also announced that the operation is also to ensure the SAA cannot advance on Al Thawrah or Raqqah.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7hcRE7XgAAUKe4.jpg:large)

Yeah, that seemed very unexpected. I wonder what'll happen when SAA reaches the SDF line there. Also I'm hearing some reports that the dam is under SDF control, is this confirmed?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-03-2017, 23:03:53
^^ Tabqah Dam cannot be taken without controlling Tabqah. It is not taken. It is fake news.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32895855/C7mmQceWsAA4tjb.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in western Tabqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, March 23rd, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32895815/C7dHui8XQAIm-Ue.jpg)
Free Syrian Army in Qalamoun pocket, east of Damascus, pushes successively eastwards against the Islamic State in an attempt to link with Free Syrian Army Southern Front, Qalamoun mountains, Rif Dimashq, Syria, March 21st, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-03-2017, 04:03:09
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7n5by5XUAESyp2.jpg)

SDF soldiers are literally taking photos of themselves ON the dam.  So not exactly fake news there Dukat.  They haven't announced fully taking it either- only that they're beginning to advance and clear it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 24-03-2017, 18:03:06
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C7rsukPXkAAxNfN.jpg:large)

Apparently only half of the dam is under SDF control? Also why are they posing in pictures on the dam, doesn't ISIS have a line of fire from the southern side of the dam?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-03-2017, 23:03:19
^^ Yes, you are right. Today there are pictures from the northern end of the dam. But when I denied the reports of the dam being taken yesterday, I referred to reports that the dam was taken when SDF actually crossed the Lake Assad southbound. I'm sorry for the confusion.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32900535/C7tIg6EXkAEMblu.jpg)
Military situation in northern Hama. Free Syrian Army offensive came to halt and got repelled at Qomhanah, north of Hama, after syrian and shiite reinforcements arrived at the scene, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, March 24th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32900629/C7sMjeIWkAAUK6w_002.jpg)
This is how they do it: Abu Saleh Tahan (formerly Ahrar al-Sham) and Abu Mohamad al Joulani (formerly emir of Jabbat Fatah al-Sham) overlooking military operations of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in northern Hama. Joulani is marking the Hama military airport with a pen in this scene, Syria, pubilished March 24th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 25-03-2017, 05:03:08
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/user-grandpa-af-snoopy-600-20.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=963)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-03-2017, 03:03:24
(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Battle_for_DayrHafir_Maskanah_March_25_2017a.png)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate: Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces & Allies struggle for control of Deir Hafir, Syria, March 25th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32906449/C7y0UqTXQAELb-9.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Ghouta: Free Syrian army lost all previously captured positions in Qabun Industrial Quarters, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Syria, March 25th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 26-03-2017, 21:03:08
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C73foRxX0AQvKIf.jpg:large)

Apparently the Tabqa airbase has been taken by SDF. Also there are some people saying that the dam is badly damaged from coalition airstrikes and might break soon.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-03-2017, 22:03:04
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32911035/C73bp1wW0AE9o1n.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate: Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces & Allies advancing along the M4 highway towards Jirah Airbase. What the map neglects is the fact that Free Syrian Army Euphrates Shield forces are advancing in northern Aleppo, having taken over Tadif which they found completely empty after Syrian Arab Army Forces have withdrawn. Apparently all inhabitants have fled the city throught the course of conflict, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, March 26th, 2017.

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(http://i.imgur.com/Tpuhx0f.jpg)
Military situation in Raqqah Governorate: the map shows well how the channels around Raqqah impact the course of the battle, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, March 26th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-03-2017, 02:03:51
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32916928/C76krjCXQAAMIyZ.jpglarge.jpg)
Something is going on in southern Syria, both Syrian Arab Army and Free Syrian Army are advancing against the Islamic State, the map only reflects rebel advances, Syria, March 26th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report, March 27th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvUCdsIFHZk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-03-2017, 01:03:24
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32921365/C8AZYqUWsAE5pRT.jpglarge.jpg)
Sham Legion published a map from northern Hama Governorate, Syria, March 28th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32921377/C8BBJ0mW0AAGtOA.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in central Syria: Islamic State is collapsing in their southwestern syrian pocket, Syria, March 28th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-03-2017, 02:03:17
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32925933/C8G5h2RXUAIIJIq.jpg)
Military situation in southern central Syria: The ISIS pocket vanished completely, Rif Dimashq/Suweida Governorate, Syria, March 29th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32925953/C8HNxsKXUAEoccH.jpg)
Frontlines are hardened in northern Hama: A T-90 of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham during a successive attack on the barrier at Controlpoint 50, north of Qomhana, north of Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, March 29th, 2017. Fate of henhouse and chicken is sadly uncertain.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-03-2017, 02:03:21
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32930484/C8KUleSUMAAgS1p.jpglarge.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies are regaining the intiative in northern Hama, having taken Azreh and Point 50, Hama Governorate, Syria, March 30th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-04-2017, 00:04:30
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32945805/C8aKsghXsAIniaD.jpglarge.jpg)
I was offered 72 virgins, but as I have no use for them, I took 72 toys instead. Uparmored SVBIED, eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, April 2nd, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32945828/C8b2tKHXYAA0Gp1.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in Tabqah and Raqqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, April 2nd, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-04-2017, 04:04:30
(https://img.rt.com/files/2017.04/original/58e6ecadc3618806148b4642.jpg)
why is this happening :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 07-04-2017, 06:04:43
From my uneducated opinion it seems like Trump is doing this to show that he's being harsh on Syria and the use of chemical weapons. And he's played it as safe as possible by warning the Russians beforehand.

It seems like a move to show his supporters that he's following through on his promises and maybe draw attention away from all of the 'Russians meddling in the US election' that's been in the news.

I'd like to hear from someone with more political/ military knowledge tho :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-04-2017, 06:04:21
Yeah, I agree with you.  He plastered the airbase that delivered the chem weapons.  He's doing it because it's going to be viewed popularly by the general media and population- a nice quick strike that Russia really can't say much about.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-04-2017, 07:04:06
Ah yes, chemical weapons. Tell the White Helmets dudes about that, handling CW victims without any protection.

This comes after the Trump adm. claimed that Assad was not their priority and after SAA wins in Damascus and more importantly, Hama.


I call bs on this one.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-04-2017, 12:04:44
Do you all think Assad did do a chemical attack? Western and Turkish sources  say it was Assad, just as alledged witnesses say that it came from a bombing by planes. The Russian explanation was that a depot of chemical weapons got hit by an air strike. There is no way for us to know what exactly happened there, but I can barely believe that Assad would be that stupid to use chemical weapons, especially for something that insignificant.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Flippy Warbear on 07-04-2017, 12:04:35
Friendly reminder that this is a picture thread, please move the discussion about current world affairs somewhere else, for example here: http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=16957.6630
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 07-04-2017, 17:04:22
(http://i65.tinypic.com/jqjbrq.jpg)
Japanese marines, Battle of Shanghai 1937
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-04-2017, 01:04:57
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32969738/C80vLR-XUAAztm4.jpglarge.jpg)
Fox News graphics shows 45 targets that have been selected for 59 Tomahawk missiles by the US military at Shayrat Airbase, Homs Governorate, Syria, April 7th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32969788/1491731228.jpg)
Actual footage from Shayrat Airbase shows a pile of chemical weapon containers next to an aircraft shelter that has been hit by a Tomahawk missile, Homs Governorate, Syria, April 7th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-04-2017, 04:04:57
(http://i.imgur.com/chCa8DB.jpg)
Mutually confirmed military situation in Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, February 16th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32975098/C86bs4aXUAErsho.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, April 8th, 2017.

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Correction: Footage: Russian reporter checks out 'stockpiles' assumed to be chemical weapon containers at Shayrat Airbase, Homs Governorate, Syria, April 8th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDzGJs3zcOE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-04-2017, 00:04:02
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32980186/C8_Yr9LXUAASQSo.jpg)
For a couple of weeks Islamic State is widely using their self-developed and mass-produced hand-held anti-tank-rocket-laucher, to be seen on footage from Mosul. Usage is limited to the pocket of Mosul yet, accordingly their primary production line must be located there, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, April 9th, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Impressions from the rebel frontlines at Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, April 9th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsW6QkLYLPA)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 10-04-2017, 17:04:58
(http://assets.kompas.com/crop/16x62:837x610/750x500/data/photo/2017/04/07/1304363483.jpg)

This normal-looking place in Lamongan, East Java is where one of 3 terrorist suspects were arrested yesterday, after a terrorist group attacked a police booth in Tuban, East Java. All of them possessed an ISIS ID card, an offense that will lose them their Indonesian citizenship.

This is one of series of arrests made by Indonesian anti-terror forces within last week, which saw 6 suspects shot dead after a gun fight. One of the suspects is a member of prominent Islamist political party with ties to Muslim brotherhood and quite an ardent supporter of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

An extremist leads a "double life", I have a lot of friends who cheered on blasphemy laws enforcement, who goads communist-baiting, Chinese ethnic cleansing message in their Facebook profile. They are sadly quite anti-Assad as well, since they hate Shia Muslims more than anything. It makes US, Turkey, Israel, and Saudi Arabia aligns perfectly with ISIS. Those people can't hide their excitement, citing a prophecy about "The Roman Army aligning with the Muslim troops fighting a common enemy from The East (Persian), hintingly the bastion of Shia Muslim faith, Iran."
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-04-2017, 15:04:02
(http://i.imgur.com/Gzy5XFv.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Homs Governorate, Syria, April 11th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32991940/C9KRzWwUAAAeNRg_002.jpg)
Islamic State T-55 with cast wedge armor attached to the turret, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 12-04-2017, 21:04:28
(https://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Northern_Aleppo_April_12_2017.png)

Looks like there's a development happening at Anadan, Northwest of Aleppo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 12-04-2017, 21:04:53
The rebels might get encircled. Unless they launch a counter attack.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-04-2017, 02:04:16
^^ I have not heard about the battle having started yet. Reports only claim Syrian Arab Army is deploying forces.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32997347/C9Nj_ZnUMAAL5AN.jpglarge.jpg)
Free Syrian Army Jaish al-Islam keeps pushing ISIS in eastern Qalamoun mountains, parading T-55, T-62 and T-72, Rif Dimashq, Syria, April 12th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32997346/C9PISirXUAAMQ_1.jpglarge.jpg)
Meanwhile Islamic State keeps targeting Coalition aircraft over eastern Aleppo Governorate in vain, Syria, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-04-2017, 05:04:37
Yeah, the SAA did a couple early probes but haven't quite launched an all-out assualt.  It probably is coming though, the Aleppo Front has been quiet for awhile now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-04-2017, 03:04:30
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33002921/C9OouxDUAAAyqBh_003.jpg)
Islamic State mounted a 9M14 Malyutka (AT-3 Sagger) on a BMP turret...


(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33002917/C9OouxAUMAAISct.jpg)
...that has been mounted on an up-armored Toyota Highlux, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor Governorate, Syria, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-04-2017, 01:04:02
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33008396/C9Yacx0WAAEjemJ.jpg)
During ongoing clashes the Free Syrian Army Jaysh al-Izza made some ghanima from the Syrian Arab Army 5th Corps, Helfaya, northern Hama Governorate, April 14th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33008413/C9YadvSXUAAefsZ.jpg)
Among the vehicles captured are two T-62 and and a UAZ. These vehicles have been delivered to Tartus in December 2016 / January 2017, to be deployed with the Syrian Arab Army 5th Corps. The 5th Corps consists of syrian recruits and volunteers, mostly of older age or rejected for military service, structured like a militia, while being equiped and paid by Russia and Iran. Apparently nobody considered the need for paint when maintaining these vehicles, which makes them easily trackable now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-04-2017, 02:04:55
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33013865/C9aPu85XYAExER3.jpglarge.jpg)
F-14 Tomcat nose cone art.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 16-04-2017, 23:04:13
(http://i.imgur.com/O37kJNn.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies reversed all gains of the latest Free Syrian Army offensive in northern Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, April 16th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33019042/C9iREGqWsAE_OdH.jpglarge.jpg)
Islamic State sniper, Iraq, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 17-04-2017, 00:04:13
Syrian Arab Army & Allies reversed all gains of the latest Free Syrian Army offensive in northern Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, April 16th, 2017.

Free Syrian Army? I thought Tahir al-Sham (al-Qaeda) spearheaded the offensive?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-04-2017, 00:04:19
Syrian Arab Army & Allies reversed all gains of the latest Free Syrian Army offensive in northern Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, April 16th, 2017.

Free Syrian Army? I thought Tahir al-Sham (al-Qaeda) spearheaded the offensive?

Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham ist still part of the Free Syrian Army. The offensive has been joined by Ahrar al-Sham and numerous minor groups. In order to put this in a term correctly, FSA is still the correct nomenclature, IMHO.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 19-04-2017, 21:04:15
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9xmgkcXUAAltsB.jpg:large)

Phase 4 of Operation "Wrath of Euphrates" began recently. SDF is now attacking the bulge north of Raqqa.

Battle of the Bulge 2017
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-04-2017, 04:04:28
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33038036/C9yd44IXYAANbFr.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in southern al-Qalamoun mountain region after rebels agreed to leave towards turkish controlled northern Aleppo, in exchange for the shiite enclave Foua and Kafraya in Idlib being evacuated towards government controlled northern Hama, Rif Dimashq, Syria, April 19th, 2017.

Extra:
Drone Footage: Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham recon and shell Syrian Arab Army & Allies position in rural western Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, April 18, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5WAXrZHc8I)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-04-2017, 01:04:33
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33042856/C94sUC3WsAEPG5P_002.jpg)
Islamic State started mounting rocket launchers on their VBIEDs. They had already a successive run, attacking multiple military vehicles before the actual detonation of the payload, Mosul, Iraq, April 20th, 2017.

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Footage: Military equipment left behind by rebels when evacuating al-Zabadani, Syria, Rif Dimashq, April 20th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuNCtrJ-ES0)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 21-04-2017, 01:04:40
Any videos of said attack?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 21-04-2017, 08:04:25
Syrian Arab Army & Allies reversed all gains of the latest Free Syrian Army offensive in northern Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, April 16th, 2017.

Free Syrian Army? I thought Tahir al-Sham (al-Qaeda) spearheaded the offensive?

Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham ist still part of the Free Syrian Army. The offensive has been joined by Ahrar al-Sham and numerous minor groups. In order to put this in a term correctly, FSA is still the correct nomenclature, IMHO.

Does this grouping include Jabat Al-Nusra?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-04-2017, 04:04:57
Does this grouping include Jabat Al-Nusra?

Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, formerly Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, formerly Jabhat al-Nusra, formerly Al-Qaeda in Syria. Each time they got a new name, they had absorbed some minor groups that shared their jihadi ideology.


Any videos of said attack?

Yes. It is part of an Amaq propaganda video and I guess you won't find those anyway on youtube due to strict guidelines for ISIS propaganda. There are snippets on twitter though. As you can see they are using a quintuple arrangement of what is believed to be 73mm rocket assisted grenades for the SPG-9 recoilless gun. I believe those deliver quite a punch:

Spoiler
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33048671/C94wYjYV0AAI3VZ.gif)

Extra:
Footage: During the last 7 days Syrian Arab Airforce dropped almost 100 ODAB 500 thermobaric bomb on the rebel held town of al-Lataminah, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, April 16th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO1xaF5WNnQ)

Edit://
There you go: https://twitter.com/geopolitiquee/status/855375944290381825
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-04-2017, 03:04:40
(http://i.imgur.com/O37kJNn.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies reversed all gains of the latest Free Syrian Army offensive in northern Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, April 16th, 2017.

If you're following the posts in here, you'll know why I had to take this picture:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33054008/C-AcsV1XgAAye7C.jpg)
Free Syrian Army in northern Syria (Free Idlib Army) declared a general mobilisation of all forces in order to answer the intense pressure after the Syrian Arab Army & Allies captured Chicken Checkpoint in northen Hama, Hama Governorate, Syria, April 22nd, 2017.

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Footage: TOW-Wars: Syrian Arab Army & Allies anti-tank guided missile team target enemy position, launches rocket and realize that they're being shot by Free Syrian Army anti-tank-guided missile team, causing their missile to hit the ground when the operator seeked for cover, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, April 22nd, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4S3LLvxpmE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-04-2017, 02:04:26
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7345/c6evun162we2pphzg.jpg)
Free Syrian Army (Free Idlib Army) withdrew from Halfaya, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, April 23rd, 2017. All eyes on Al-Lataminah.

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Footage: Blast of ODAB 500 thermobaric bomb causes second ODAB 500 to set off mid-air, Al-Lataminah, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, April 23rd, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLd4cz6ZYxY)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 24-04-2017, 19:04:19
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C99z81RWsAAEQwM.jpg:large)

Situation at Tabqa city a few days ago.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 27-04-2017, 18:04:35
Where the hell is Dukat with my daily dose of international conflicts?

Turkey is going all-in on Northern Syria. Airstrikes, probes on the entire front: Afrin, Kobani, Tal Abyad...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-W3BioXsAQUpLL.jpg)
Military situation at Ad Darbasiyah front.

(http://defense-watch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18010076_10209031145046327_4169399831578482377_n.jpg)
A Turkish tank being knocked out.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 29-04-2017, 02:04:10
 :P

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33084303/C-gO8S6W0AAdlCE.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in northern Hama Governorate, Syria, April 28th, 2017.

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Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report: Govt Forces Advance On Multiple Fronts, April 28th, 2017  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56rrgeiu-PY)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-04-2017, 03:04:54
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33089442/C-k4Xs1W0Ac-hIR.jpg)
At least three U.S. Special Operations Forces Stryker pass through the syrian bordertown of Qamislo enroute to positions along the syrian-turkish border in kurdish dominated Rojava, Hasaka Governorate, Syria, April 29th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33089456/C-XDQbJXgAA2hMk.jpglarge.jpg)
Two Islamic State fighters guarding three prisoners on the back of a pickup, Homs Governorate, Syria, April 28th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-05-2017, 00:05:56
(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Battle_for_Northern_Hama_April_29_2017.png)
Military situation in northern Hama Governorate, Syria, April 29th, 2017.


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Footage: Civilians getting shot at while protesting against Jaysh al-Islam, after infights broke out between Jaysh al-Islam on the on side and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, aided by Al Rahman Corps, aiming to expel Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from Eastern Ghouta, Rif Dimashq, Syria, April 30th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NxsqlgAM9w)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 01-05-2017, 10:05:07
(http://i.imgur.com/JLOBRG8.jpg)

My grandfather while serving with the KGB Border Guards as a corporal.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-05-2017, 02:05:51
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33100916/C-vmgGQW0AAzGDf.jpg)
The city of Al-Tabqah has fallen into the hands of the SDF/YPG, reports indicate negotiations between the last remnants of Islamic State fighters and the kurdish militia, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 1st, 2017.


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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33100925/C-vhGrgWsAAt2xZ.jpglarge.jpg)
Russian Military Police arrived in Kafr Jana, setting up a base in order to protect the western kurdish held pocket from turkish and Free Syrian Army attacks, Efrin Canton, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 1st, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 02-05-2017, 11:05:44
(http://i.imgur.com/JLOBRG8.jpg)

My grandfather while serving with the KGB Border Guards as a corporal.

Which border ?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 02-05-2017, 11:05:36
(http://i.imgur.com/JLOBRG8.jpg)

My grandfather while serving with the KGB Border Guards as a corporal.

Which border ?
He was trained at a camp near Moscow, and his unit was sent to the Chinese border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-05-2017, 02:05:06
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33106304/C-1IbUZWsAAkIl_.jpg)
Russian BTR with crew in Efrin Canton, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 2nd, 2017.

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Footage: Free Syrian Army (Free Idlib Army) shelling targets in Masasinah, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, May 2nd, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s0-TGu7Iio)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-05-2017, 02:05:45
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33111342/C-2y5pOXYAAAEVT_002.jpg)
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33111344/C-2y5pOXkAAHzGO_003.jpg)
Faction control in Eastern Ghouta, Rif Dimashq, Syria, May 2nd, 2017.

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Footage: girls with guns: YPG forces shelling remnants of Islamic State Fighters in a pocket between Al-Tabqah and Tabqah Dam, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 3rd, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUtrru33VYg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-05-2017, 01:05:33
(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Battle_for_AlThawrah_May_4_2017a.png)
Military situation in al-Tabqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 4th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33117025/Distribution-of-control-amongst-the-revolutionary-forces-in-Eastern-Ghouta-Damascus.jpg)
Initial infighting in Eastern Ghouta evolves into full scale conflict between Jaysh al-Islam, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and al-Rahman Corps, Damascus, Eastern Ghouta, Rif Dimashq, Syria, May 4th, 2017.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 05-05-2017, 17:05:31
So, Daesh recaptured the Tabqah dam? There were pictures if SDF fighters on the dam earlier, right?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 05-05-2017, 17:05:42
The north side of the dam is under the SDF, the south side is still under ISIL control.  Apparently the SDF have paused and are trying to negotiate the remaining guys out, probably out of fear of damaging the dam in the course of an assult.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 05-05-2017, 20:05:43
Ah, OK. Looks like a Stalingrad-like pocket to me, now that I take a closer look.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 06-05-2017, 02:05:42
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33122197/C_EuvmSUIAA81Ip_002.jpg)
An Islamic State armored personel transport has been captured by iraqi forces. This one comes with additional head protection above the slope, which appears more slopy to me than usual, Hatra, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 5th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33122232/C_FJr0PWAAAkXy_.jpg)
Astana Memorandum signed by Turkey, Russia and Iran for de-escalation zone in Eastern Ghouta exludes Qaboun destrict; Syrian Arab Army & Allies operations about to continue, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Syria, May 5th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 07-05-2017, 02:05:18
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33127319/C_LPywyXgAQk6vP.jpg)
It's not a trick...

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33127361/C_LPywyXgAURA-s_002.jpg)
...it's a KIA quintuple rocket launcher VBIED, Islamic State, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 6th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 08-05-2017, 01:05:34
(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Syria_Deescalation_Zones_May_7_2017_Russian_View_b.png)
Syrian De-Escalation Zones agreed on between Turkey, Russia and Syria in the Astana Memorandum, Syria, May 7th, 2017.

I did not comment on these Safe Zones so far, you might have made your own mind until now. Western Coalition Aircraft are prohibited in these areas. Syrian Arab Army & Allies ground forces are supposed to seize attacks on these areas. They are supposed only to enter combat when being shot at. Syrian Arab Airforce is supposed only to bomb these areas when being shot at.

Extra:
Footage: ODAB-500 parachute bombs being dropped on al-Lataminah, Idlib Safe Zone, northern Hama Governorate, Syria, May 7th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj7Y6VrbYN4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 08-05-2017, 06:05:51
How many times have we posted a map of ceasefire areas before?  I doubt it'll last more than a week or two at best, like all the other times.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 09-05-2017, 14:05:09
(http://i.imgur.com/wcgHEaA.jpg)
Military situation in southern Syria: Syrian Arab Army pushes east of Al-Sin Airbase preventing the Free Syrian Army in the eastern Qalamoun pocket to link with the New Syrian Army in southern Syria, May 8th, 2017.

Footage: Southfront: The viewpoint of the syrian axis: Govt Forces Prepare For Large Operation In Desert Syria, May 8th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS9JOTjndDI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-05-2017, 01:05:53
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33145459/C_Yws3nXgAESrGl.jpglarge.jpg)
New Syrian Army claims a successive counterassault on Syrian Arab Army & Allies assault forces, Zaza Fueling Station, Homs Governorate, Syria, May 9th, 2017.


Footage: A foreigners unit of the kurdish YPG is searching houses for Islamic State fighters, Tabqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 4th, 2017, 1080p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwVyUaoyumY)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 10-05-2017, 21:05:02
(http://i.imgur.com/gCXOdyd.jpg)

Video from the same exercise, currently ongoing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXUSs1Qz4zs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-05-2017, 01:05:19
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33150234/C_e-kg0XgAEYeLC.jpglarge.jpg)
People's Protection Units / Syrian Democratic Forces started another pincer movement in the surroundings of Raqqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 10th, 2017.

Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33150237/C_eUWkOW0AMB1oZ.jpg)
Have you seen this man?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 12-05-2017, 02:05:58
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33155563/C_k1SpTXsAEQFy2.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in the area of Raqqah and Tabqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 11th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33155558/C_Uvbb1XUAQZTaD_002.jpg)
The arrangement of armor on this Islamic State armored personal carrier doesn't look very trustworthy, does it?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-05-2017, 06:05:41
The SDF is just going to have to hop from canal to canal.  There's no real way to get a quick offensive going through that- ISIL basically has beautiful defensive lines at each one.  So each one will have to be taken in turn, by storm.  Also will have to secure that other, smaller dam, though that should be easier since there's no major cities on either side of it, and they can easily advance down both sides of the Euphrates now.

I'm betting on a month or so before Raqqah is fully invested, and probably see Raqqah fall in about 3 months.  We'll see how wrong I am come August :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 12-05-2017, 19:05:41
The SDF is just going to have to hop from canal to canal.  There's no real way to get a quick offensive going through that- ISIL basically has beautiful defensive lines at each one.

Looks a little quick to me.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_okEjMXkAAf0h5.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 12-05-2017, 21:05:48
If you notice, each attack basically is a stage assaulting across from one canal to another.  That's what I mean- there's no sweeping, across the front attacks.  Instead they methodically hop from one canal barrier to another, taking the defenses in segments.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-05-2017, 01:05:31
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/32911035/C73bp1wW0AE9o1n.jpglarge.jpg)

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33160720/C_pvjJ9XgAId3Zg.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces reach Jirah Airbase, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 12th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33160691/C_oXYntWsAAgHM-.jpglarge.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army took Zaza Fueling Station, now pushing towards Al-Tanf border crossing at the iraqi border, a stronghold of the Free Syrian Army, eastern Homs Governorate, Syria, May 12th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 13-05-2017, 11:05:57
(http://i.imgur.com/92wZ0cR.jpg)

Leopard 2 Marksman.

EDIT:
Also a final montage appeared, with closeup footage of a T-55 being shredded with autocannons  :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQKe82Fi0d4
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-05-2017, 03:05:31
(http://i.imgur.com/fr7zCBJ.jpg)
Military situation in Aleppo and Raqqah Governorates, Syria, May 13th, 2017.


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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33166349/C_vevE0XYAASX5t.jpg)
Iraqi forces found a VBIED with quad rocket launcher mounted over the driver seat for improved accuracy, western Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 13th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-05-2017, 00:05:06
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33171613/C_xxbxiXYAArCQ9.jpg)
Islamic State destroyed several vehicles of the Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces at Jirah Airbase, eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 14th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33171632/C_xxdPvXsAAmuIb.jpg)
Islamic State seized a BMP from Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces at Jirah Airbase, eastern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 14th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-05-2017, 04:05:07
Guess they found a new VBIED...

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-05-2017, 06:05:06
They don't use those as VBIED's, they're too slow.  They seem to just stick to wheeled trucks and such.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-05-2017, 02:05:13
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33182030/C_4YlEpXUAAIyAS.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in the area of Raqqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 15th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33182033/C_1xodWUwAAP6MK.jpglarge.jpg)
Mercenaries of Malhama Tactical, a private military contractor operating in Rebel held Idlib Province, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-05-2017, 02:05:34
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33186585/DACqjojXoAAJrPy.jpglarge.jpg)
ISIS released a new video from Mosul: Abū Dujāna al-Belgīkī presents a remote controlled improvised explosion device used during the fighting, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 17th, 2017.


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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33186597/DACY6gXXsAAca3B.jpglarge.jpg)
Abu Hamza al-Amriki presenting some of the equipment of the Islamic State, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 17th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-05-2017, 01:05:46
They don't use those as VBIED's, they're too slow.  They seem to just stick to wheeled trucks and such.

I recall they used BMPs as VBIEDs during the first Battle of Palmyra (back when the SAA tried to keep on pushing after liberating Palmyra but failed).

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-05-2017, 02:05:25
(http://www.edmaps.com/assets/images/Battle_for_DayrHafir_Maskanah_May_18_2017a.png)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies slowly broke ISIS defenses at Jirah Airbase, now attending Maskanah, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 18th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33191365/DADHwy7UMAAuxpd.jpg)
US Coalition airplanes strike Syrian Arab Army & Allies enroute towards Al-Tanf border crossing, Homs Governorate, Syria, May 18th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-05-2017, 20:05:37
Nobody declares war anymore...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-05-2017, 01:05:37
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_May_18.png)
Military situation in Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 18th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33196051/DAItBxUXgAAtdKX.jpglarge.jpg)
Islamic State armored tanker truck SVBIED with tenfold rocket launcher, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, May 18th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-05-2017, 02:05:53
(http://i.imgur.com/P3Rrh4k.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Homs Governorate: Syrian Arab Army & Allies reinforce their units in the desert, longing for Al-Tanf, Syria, May 20th, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33201377/DAQmQ2UWAAAlmIV.jpg)
Islamic State fighters raided iraqi government assets and radio installations near Al-Tanf border crossing with Syria, Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq, May 20th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 21-05-2017, 12:05:28
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/da/42/18/da4218470f16c18e150f9c8348ee8dc2.jpg)
Guess what tank is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-05-2017, 02:05:35
^^ new T-72-B3?

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33217608/Aleppo-new-Maskanah.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate: Syrian Arab Army & allies keep advancing towards Maskanah, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 23rd, 2017.

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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33217635/DAiSs8YXgAAZbQW_002.jpg)
A T-55 of the Islamic State is stemming against Syrian Arab Army & Allies advances in the Maskanah plain, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, May 23rd, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-05-2017, 06:05:03
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_4JASrVYAAqMJS.jpg)

Maps showing the progress of the SAA in key locations during the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-05-2017, 03:05:44
^^ too much information.  :)

(http://i.imgur.com/VlDDKEl.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo and Raqqah Governorates, Syria, May 24th, 2017.


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(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33223205/DAnrw4iXgAA0WI-.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Qalamoun and southern desert: Syrian Arab Army & Allies contain Free Syrian Army advances, Syria, May 24th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 25-05-2017, 08:05:42
^^ new T-72-B3?
T-80 tank. We don't us T-72 tanks.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-05-2017, 00:05:54
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33228302/DAqk-VFWAAEQB7P.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Homs Governorate: Syrian Arab Army & Allies are about to conquer the complete eastern Qalamoun area from the Islamic State, cutting off the Free Syrian Army eastern Qalamoun pocket, while reports indicate new US Coalition strikes on Syrian Arab Army & Allies in the southern desert, Syria, May 25th, 2017.

Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies advancing in eastern Qalamoun and Homs desert, Syria, May 25th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4EUY1G4dmI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-05-2017, 00:05:12
(http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/05/24/6-20170524-marawi-evacuation.jpg?ext=.jpg)

Phillippine Armored Vehicles patrolling the streets of Marawi amid clashes with Pro-ISIS Group "Maute", who recently stormed and ocuppied several key areas of the city.

President Duterte declared Martial Law across the entire territory of Mindanao.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 27-05-2017, 01:05:49
(http://i.imgur.com/jUTtMtn.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Qalamoun and southern desert: Syrian Arab Army & Allies occupy Qalamoun mountains, keeping the Free Syrian Army trapped in Eastern Qalamoun. Heavy combat between Syrian Arab Army & Allies and the Free Syrian Army has been reported in Suweida Governorate, in the southwest of the southern desert, while US and UK troops are reported to withdraw from Al-Tanf towards Jordan, Syria, May 26th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies claim to have destroyed a convoy of the Islamic State attempting to reach Zaza Checkpoint in the southern desert, aiming to counterattack Syrian Arab Army & Allies and the Free Syrian Army in the southern desert, Homs Governorate, Syria, May 26th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZSJzxec52U)

I actually believe the opposite: The IS convoy was evacuating the Qalamoun area towards the Islamic state core territories in the east, while I deny the ability of the Syrian Arab Airforce to completely have annihilated all elements of the convoy.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 27-05-2017, 04:05:23
Not a picture, but too interesting not to share!

The BBC has a narrated helicopter gunship mission over Mosul, Iraq filmed with 360 degree view!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKseZzSL2jM
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 28-05-2017, 03:05:12
^^ What pisses me off with that video are the freezes. There is a discrepancy between the picture and the voiceover. While the video frame is frozen, the time bar preview picture shows actually the correct footage being commented.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33239981/DA08bNlXgAAg-gx_003.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies reached the remains of vehicles having been hit by the Syrian Arab Airforce & Allies when an Islamic State convoy evacuated the Qalamoun area towards Islamic State core territories, Homs Governorate, Syria, May 27th, 2017.

Footage: Must see: Guided tour with Syrian National Defense Forces Officer through entrenchments and quarters, recently left by the Free Syrian Army, Qabun district, Damascus, Rif Dimashq, May 24th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=devaJMkvjT8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 30-05-2017, 02:05:43
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33251485/DA6nQYGXYAEISl_.jpglarge.jpg)
Engineers of the Free Syrian Army in southerm Syria are preparing a Omar missile for launch, Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, May 29th, 2017.


Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33251493/DBBTQnxW0AA5-cM.jpg)
Free Syrian Army or similar posing at the lousy and lonely al-Tanf border crossing, Homs Governorate, Syria, May 29th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-05-2017, 11:05:24
Engineers of the Free Syrian Army in southerm Syria are preparing a Omar missile for launch, Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, May 29th, 2017.

Looks like the most accurate satelite guided missile ever that will most certainly not hit civilian targets...

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/HMS_Zubian.jpg)
HMS Zubian, a frankenstein made out of HMS Zulu and HMS Nubian
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 30-05-2017, 12:05:52
(http://i.imgur.com/B3Gs3jJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 31-05-2017, 01:05:17
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33257015/DBEUpH-XkAAwsXZ.jpg)
Islamic State resisting Syrian Democratic Forces in southern Tabqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, May 30th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report: Tiger Forces Prevail Against ISIS In Aleppo, May 30th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL_yYiNNUio)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 31-05-2017, 05:05:34
(http://i.imgur.com/vPlptxX.jpg)

Daesh members posing for the camera in the Phillippines.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Korsakov829 on 31-05-2017, 20:05:18
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DA_F2WaXsAI8Ljt.jpg)
Quote
En juil. 2017, le Corps de Réaction Rapide pourra fournir l’ossature d’un état-major OTAN fort de 430 militaires de 14 nations différentes.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 01-06-2017, 02:06:25
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33262572/DBKra6mXgAEcOO-.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in southern Homs Governorate/southern desert: Syrian Arab Army & Allies dug in at Zaza Checkpoint, opposing the Free Syrian Army at al-Tanf border crossing, Syria, May 31st, 2017.

Extra:
Footage: Free Syrian Army Of Eastern Lions shelling Zaza Checkpoint with Grad rockets, Homs Governorate, Syria, May 31st, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qIBl9ZBz9Q)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 01-06-2017, 15:06:51
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Germans_fishing.jpg)
Internment at Scapa Flow 24 November 1918 - 20 June 1919: German sailors fishing from a destroyer in Scapa Flow.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 02-06-2017, 02:06:35
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33267554/DBQzriQXkAEj2RN.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Aleppo Governorate: Syrian Arab army & Allies launch a pincer move from Khanasser towards Maskanah, Syria, June 1st, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33267561/DBMF369WsAEvXEh_002.jpg)
Islamic State keeps monitoring and resisting YPG/SDF advances in Raqqah: Anti-tank guided missile launch against kurdish units, Raqqah Governorate Syria, May 31st, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 03-06-2017, 02:06:25
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0d2d/qxk3z045xwtoo7ozg.jpg)
Military situation at syrian-iraqi border: Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units reached the syrian border and started pushing southwards, June 1st, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33272292/SAA-tanks.jpg)
The 4th mechanized Division of the Syrian Arab Army arrived at Daraa in preparation for an attack after recent gains by the Free Syrian Army, Daraa Governorate, Syria, June 2nd, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-06-2017, 05:06:12
(https://www.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Maskanah-clashes_5.jpg)

Daesh attempting to resist the SAA attack on Maskanah

SDF Forces seized an Islamic State repair shop for tanks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtPPF0QN0Fk
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 04-06-2017, 02:06:39
^^ Nice finds. Both.


(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33251485/DA6nQYGXYAEISl_.jpglarge.jpg)
Engineers of the Free Syrian Army in southerm Syria are preparing a Omar missile for launch, Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, May 29th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33277299/21469005_1.jpg)
Free Syrian Army shelled a Government stronghold in al-Sajnah district with an Omar missile, Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, June 3rd, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Headcam: Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (formerly alQaeda) during the Free Syrian Army Daraa offensive called 'Death rather than humilation' in February 2017, al-Manshiyah district, Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, released June 3rd, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDZWIf6p8XE)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-06-2017, 07:06:42
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBbMpeNWAAAtLMj?format=jpg)

The Syrian Army liberated Maskanah from the Islamic State, the Aleppo Province is free of Islamic State animals.

Syrian Army repair shop for their tanks in Damascus:

http://sputnikimages.com/en/site/feature/548869/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-06-2017, 13:06:00
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBeI2EQWsAEBeSq.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 04-06-2017, 14:06:54
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBeI2EQWsAEBeSq.jpg)
T-72?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-06-2017, 19:06:04
Yes, here are some more Syrian Army field modifications to their armored vehicles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CREddxYJdsk
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-06-2017, 00:06:36
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33283403/DBZBatwXoAE-3_i_002.jpg)
After already having been shown in an iraqi TV live feed, ISIS presents footage from Coalition forces dropping white phosphor over Mosul city center, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, June 4th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Islamic State SVBIED driver has second thoughts, ditches vehicle and runs off, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, June 4th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtNO_FfU96M)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 05-06-2017, 09:06:42
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DAJQPdoXUAMcUjs.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 05-06-2017, 23:06:34
(http://i.imgur.com/redXGvq.jpg)
This is in my city. What is this?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 05-06-2017, 23:06:09
^^ I'd like to know as well.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33288972/21470020_0.jpg)
For quite a while now it is back and forth in the desert east of Palmyra, as ISIS is successively repulsing the Syrian Arab Army & Allies from their stronghold at the settlement of Arak, Homs Governorate, Syria, June 5th, 2017.

Extra:
Warning: Graphical Image: You Tube: Drone Footage: Free Syrian Army ambushes Syrian Arab Army & Allies in al-Manshiyah, Daraa, Daraa Governorate, Syria, June 5th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX1KrhNwuoI)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 06-06-2017, 05:06:28

This is in my city. What is this?

99% sure it's a  Sheridan (http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/US/photos/M551A1_Sheridan_Armored_Reconnaissance_Vehicle_Fort_Lewis_Military_Museum.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBmPTUAXoAAa4lO.jpg)

Russian base in Latakia. Captured hell cannons, diy mortars and rocket launchers
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 06-06-2017, 08:06:35
(http://i.imgur.com/redXGvq.jpg)
This is in my city. What is this?

It's an M551 Sheridan light tank.
(turret is facing to its left and the gun has been removed)

(http://www.military-today.com/tanks/m551_sheridan.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 06-06-2017, 15:06:11
Thank you for the answer!

Now an unsolvable question appeared: What does a rusted corpse of an American only serviced tank do on top of a container in Norway  ;D
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 07-06-2017, 13:06:00
(http://i.imgur.com/H6Lxhld.png)
HMS Redoubtable shelling Westende (Belgium) with one flooded torpedo bulge to increase range on the main battery
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-06-2017, 02:06:26
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/09june_Southeastern_Syria_War_Map.jpg?x43560)

Apparently, the SAA made a push and made it to the Iraqi Border, connecting with PMU. This complicates the US backed insurgents as they keep resisting the Syrian push towards Al-Tanf, amid US Air Force bombings.

At the same time, the SDF entered the city of Raqqa, it sounds too weird to me, their capital is under siege yet they concentrate their efforts against Deir ez-Zor, I don't know. When the PMU and the Kurd approached Mosul, ISIS responded by sending wave after wave of car bombs, when the SDF made it to Raqqa, ISIS barely released propaganda about it.

Also, there are still clashes between Philippine troops and pro-ISIS insurgents in Marawi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 10-06-2017, 02:06:29
^^ The military command and the civilian government of the Islamic State was moved to Mayadin, al-Bukamal and al-Qa'im, the families of ISIS official fled with them, the remaining population is fleeing now. ISIS flooded the city districts below Euphrates River level a week or two ago, having totally pulled back into the depth of the city. Raqqah isn't capital any longer.


Thank you for the answer!

Now an unsolvable question appeared: What does a rusted corpse of an American only serviced tank do on top of a container in Norway  ;D

I don't think it is that rusted, as this is an aluminium tank. The armor is just very, very weak. Thus I think these tanks have been discharged. It is basically scrap or an memorial for eternity.


Picture:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33311911/DB0YlYRWsAEWA9k.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in southern Syria: Free Syrian Army launched a counterassault at al-Zulof, including Coalition airstrikes near Zaza Checkpoint, while Syrian Arab Army launch a new operation taking Tal Dakwa, Rif Dimashq, Syria, June 8th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Shite militias published footage of an coalition Global Hawk drone mid-flight, one day before an iranian micro drone was reportedly shot down in the southern syrian desert by coalition aviation, June 7th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_8ZLGx42XU)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 10-06-2017, 03:06:28
What Dukat said.  Raqqah has long been abandoned as a main city- they've left behind enough guys (estimates ~2500-4000) to effectively turn the whole thing into a long, brutal battle, but they pulled all remaining resources out.  They're throwing everything they can at Deir Ez Zor because, if they can finally crush it fully, they would be able to create a box of a last stand around it, Mayadin, al-Bukamal, and al-Qa'im.  Right now, they know it's gonna end for their little run, but they want to make it last as long as possible.

That said, there are reports now that they're arming Raqqah citizens and forcing them to fight the SDF (most likely interspersing them amoungst actual ISIL forces and holding families hostage to force them to obey), so that'll be a shitshow.  Good chance they'll use them as forced suicide bombers as well (blow yourself up or we torture your family to death, etc).
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-06-2017, 03:06:27
(http://www.edmaps.com/Syria_Battle_for_Ar_Raqqah_June_10_2017.png)
Military situation in Raqqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 10th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Alllies digging in at the syrian-iraqi border, waiting for shiite militias from Iraq to link with them, in order to re-open the Tehran-Damascus highway as a vital supply line, Homs Governorate, Syria, June 10th, 720p  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TEBn2OOAR8)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 11-06-2017, 21:06:15
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1557/btesamw76lzbcfxzg.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Syria, June 11th, 2017.

Extra:
(http://i.imgur.com/GPRRMpw.png)
This might be useful in the near future: Ar-Raqqah by districts and important locations, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 9th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 13-06-2017, 01:06:01
(http://www.edmaps.com/Iraq_Battle_for_Mosul_June_9_2017.png)
Military situation in Mosul area, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, June 9th, 2017.

Extra:
orienteering test:
Footage: Rojava News: YPG found ISIS tunnel from neighborhood of al-Mashalab in Raqqa, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 12th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66g9iAOsbY0)

Based on the footage from Raqqah, I do not believe in the thousands of ISIS fighters to be entrenched in Raqqah, which are being reported again and again. It rather looks like the city is abandoned and only held by a suicide garrison left behind to create some resistance.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 13-06-2017, 02:06:58
Again, makes sense, and, if so, means that Raqqah should go faster than expected and with much fewer civilian casualties.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 14-06-2017, 02:06:02
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33333659/DB9ox5NXoAExNvG.jpglarge.jpg)
Besides praying, spraying is one of ISIS' most favourite activity, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Rojava News: Footage of heavy clashes with Daesh in al-Sinaa district, East Raqqa City, showing barely or no ISIS resistance at all within city limits, June 12th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIFE4swTsyw)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 14-06-2017, 12:06:22
Again, makes sense, and, if so, means that Raqqah should go faster than expected and with much fewer civilian casualties.

Your fears confirmed.

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:

Raqqa battle: 'Staggering' civilian toll from US-led air strikes - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-40271450
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-06-2017, 14:06:11
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.06/original/59410b3dc46188690d8b4568.jpg)
Alleged deployment of white phosphorus munitions in Raqqa as reported by ISIS-linked Amaq news agency © YouTube

Quote
The use of the weapons in Mosul was confirmed by New Zealand’s Brig. Gen. Hugh McAslan.
“We have utilized white phosphorous to screen areas within west Mosul to get civilians out safely,” he told the US broadcaster NRP, in what appears to be the first confirmation of its kind. Previously the coalition reported using white phosphorous munitions in rural areas of Iraq, but not in densely populated cities.
(Source: RT)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 14-06-2017, 20:06:36
Again, makes sense, and, if so, means that Raqqah should go faster than expected and with much fewer civilian casualties.

Your fears confirmed.
Huh? I'm not following here for a moment. If I'm understanding correctly, Mudra is not fearing many civ casualties, but Zoo implies he does? Elaborate, please.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 14-06-2017, 21:06:46
I was referring to his earlier post, fearing that the ISIS will use citizens of Raqqa as either conscript or forced suicide bomber by holding their family hostage. Either way, ISIS won't let Raqqa fall without spilling the blood of the innocent, so I think in this case, they use the citizens as human shield.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 14-06-2017, 21:06:47
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCOgJY5XsAEg0wu.jpg)
Current Raqqa situation map.


After Raqqa will (no doubt) fall under SDF control, what do you all think the SDF's next move will be? Or will they be done conquering areas? Interested to hear your responses.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-06-2017, 00:06:22
After Raqqah, SDF has no real objetives against ISIS. One could say they can drive towards the besieged city of Deir ez-Zor, but for what?, to relieve it from ISIS or to relieve it from ISIS AND the SAA elements still holding on?.

I think the SDF will most likely concentrate on their next fight, against the Turks. I don't think the Turks will let the Kurds live "so easily" after all of this mess, Erdogan's face is red tomato when he sees that the Kurds are actually controlling territory now. But the US is in the middle of this as well, effectively supporting the SDF, the SAA is also in some sort of temporary alliance or cease fire with the Kurds but I don't think they'll be willing to fight the Turks after years of bleeding out in this pointless war.


ISIS has been defeated a looong time ago, when they lost momentum in both Syria and Iraq (they were more successful in Iraq than in Syria imo, with their elements almost reaching Baghdad itself), it was just a matter of time. Problem remains, another ISIS could emerge, if we don't kill the mother, she'll just keep having babies. And Saudi Arabia is not really a kind guy in this situation, I'm just saying.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCRjZtxUIAEJK2R.jpg:large)

Recent gains made by the SAA close to Raqqah, I wonder if this move poses any threat to the Battle of Raqqah, and how the US will kindly respond to Syrians moving inside their own borders...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 15-06-2017, 00:06:45
I was referring to his earlier post, fearing that the ISIS will use citizens of Raqqa as either conscript or forced suicide bomber by holding their family hostage. Either way, ISIS won't let Raqqa fall without spilling the blood of the innocent, so I think in this case, they use the citizens as human shield.
Ah, all clear now, thx.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-06-2017, 02:06:55
The SDF has had a stated goal of driving to relieve the Siege of Deir Ez Zur, and for them, relieving the siege would be good brownie points for them in negotiating with Assad's regime come war's end.  If they can nab as much territory as possible and relieve the siege, they can better bargain towards a federalization of Syria, even if it is just their areas that are federalized.  The SAA simply doesn't have the manpower or will to fight the SDF I feel, especially since they still have to defeat the FSA after the fall of ISIS.  The US will most likely pull back resources to both the FSA and SDF once ISIS is gone, since we'll have no real purpose left there, other than maybe to guarantee the SDF against Turkish incursion.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-06-2017, 02:06:11
Do you think SAA can relieve Deir ez-Zor at all?, they made some progress by Palmyra (liberating Arak just now).


Can they make it in time before a major ISIS offensive hits the garrison hard?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 15-06-2017, 02:06:44
Hard to say.  They have a lot of desert ground to cover, and ISIS resistance will stiffen the closer they step towards Deir Ez Zur, while they'll have fewer and fewer men to push with as they extend their lines.  There's a good chance that any thrust to Deir Ez Zur that just tries to quickly break through to it will face the same annihilation that happened when they tried that with Thawrah a year or two ago.  Basically, the best way is to just slice off territory bit by bit, but that will lead to slower gains for them.  I'd say the better choice for the SAA would be to focus on rolling back the ISIS holdings east of Khanasir and Salamiyah, so as to better secure their route to Aleppo, and for the PR of taking a bunch of land with relative ease.  I'd expect ISIL would execute the same quick withdrawal from those exposed positions, the same thing they did with Dayr Hafir and Masaknah.  ISIL HAS shown some strategic aptitude in Western Syria, holding onto territory as long as they can for the cash-flow, but quickly pulling back to limit losses and allow transferring of relieved fighters to more critical fronts to their survival, like Deir Ez Zur and Al Qiam.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-06-2017, 03:06:48
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33338888/DCNMfBWXUAAtOCB.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in Daraa: Syrian Arab Army & Allies made teritorial gains (blue) during their recent offensive, Daraa Governorate, Syria, June 14th, 2017.


Extra:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1557/btesamw76lzbcfxzg.jpg)
Military situation in eastern Syria, June 11th, 2017.

Footage: Syrian Arab Army & Allies are slowly advancing against ISIS in the desert east of Palmyra, (having taken the village of Arak and T3 Pumping Station/Airbase), Homs Governorate, June 13th, 2017 (https://youtu.be/Mm2GJAK491I?t=2m46s)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-06-2017, 16:06:58
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Saudi_C-130.JPG/1280px-Saudi_C-130.JPG)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 15-06-2017, 17:06:37
the black Saudi flag threw me for a loop. I though ISIS acquired an air force for a second :P
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 15-06-2017, 22:06:30
^^ me too.  :D

Picture:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33343017/DCYxGs6XgAAF0pE_002.jpg)
Despite SDF having reached the city center of Raqqah in the east, ISIS keeps attacking from distance with anti-tank-guided-missiles and SVBIEDs, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 15th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Remains of ISIS at Arak Gas Field/Syriatel tower, Homs Governorate, June 14th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjL_tKJCyqk)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Zoologic on 16-06-2017, 19:06:41
ISIS flag never featured the sabre. They just consisted of heavily simplified Syahadat sentence with the white circle seal of Muhammad in the centre.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 16-06-2017, 20:06:32
I think it's green and the lighting just gives the impression that it's black, but I might be wrong.

(http://www.waaserfgoed.be/download/7103-opbouw-escorteschepen-de-wielingen-en-de-wandelaar/8069/ca_object_representations_media_8069_lowresdownload.jpg)
Back when Belgian Navy ships were made in Belgium
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 17-06-2017, 02:06:11
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33349627/ALEPPORAQQAH.jpg)
Military situation around Lake Assad, Syria, June 16th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report: US Rocket Artillery Systems Pose Direct Threat To Govt Forces, June 16th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjmSuPfffFk&)


Double Extra:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33349611/DCdFCEUWsAAhQHS.jpglarge.jpg)
dailymotion.com: Footage: Uncut: ISIS propaganda video: 'One of two glorious things', Mosul, June 16th, 2017, 35 min (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5qsyx7)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-06-2017, 06:06:07
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBucwK7XsAAERYF.jpg)

Phillippine Armored Car with some extra decoration.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 17-06-2017, 11:06:46
(https://img.rt.com/files/2017.06/original/5944e892c36188db288b4624.jpg)
Still wondering how this happened. I can imagine radar jamming/stealth features making it harder for the container ship, combined with such s sluggish ship than can barely break or turn, but how did the DD end up in front of that ship? Don't they have collision avoiding programs, or even just constant tracking of all ships around them? There also still seem to be 7 sailors missing, let's hope the story gets at least a somewhat good ending in that aspect.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 18-06-2017, 01:06:17
I dont get that either. And how do you lose 7 sailors on a ship? Are they bruised between the rubbish? Good Lord...


Picture:
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33355331/DCiWcFPWsAAmR8U.jpg)
ISIS is successfully blocking Syrian Arab Army & Allies on the Palmyra-Deir Ezzor road, inflicting heavy casualties, eastern Arak area, Homs Governorate, Syria, June 17th, 2017.

(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33355309/DCiwDVdXUAAt7Hq.jpglarge.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces & Allies are flanking Syrian Democratic Forces south of Tabqah, on the road towards Deir Ezzor, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 17th, 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 18-06-2017, 10:06:44
I dont get that either. And how do you lose 7 sailors on a ship? Are they bruised between the rubbish? Good Lord...

They drowned in flooded compartment, got thrown off the ship or just crushed between the rubble? Sometimes its not easy to find a dead guy crushed in rubble under the waterline in a flooded compartment you know.

Anyway, they are all found now, dead.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 19-06-2017, 02:06:26
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33361775/SESYRIA.jpg)
Military situation in central and eastern Syria: In an retaliation strike Iran launches about 6 mid-range-ballistic-missiles at ISIS targets in Mayadin and Deir Ezzor, June 18th, 2017.

(http://www.edmaps.com/Battle_for_Southern_AlThawrah_June_18_2017.png)
Battle for southern Al-Thawrah area: the territorial control as of June 18th, 2017: Coalition aircraft down Syrian Arab Airforce Su-22, Raqqah Governorate, Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 19-06-2017, 17:06:33
Coalition aircraft down Syrian Arab Airforce Su-22, Raqqah Governorate, Syria.
Russia will retaliate by shooting down coalition aircraft, it says in our news. Isn't that a risk too big to take for Russia?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-06-2017, 17:06:22
I find it one of the stupidest things so far. It seems they gave Russia and Syria a good excuse to test their S-300s on up-to-date western aircraft. That being said, I don't think I want to know what taking down American jets will snowball into. I guess we'll just have to see what happens next. Hopefully nothing...

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w4Atnu2_xjI/VvxNCn8cS_I/AAAAAAAAKI8/6Pi-XhDUXTMjUXuoh8AIequUjap6qH5Gg/s1600/legion-marching%255B1%255D.jpg)
Foreign Legion, 1914
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 20-06-2017, 01:06:44
There would be a complete shitfest if the Syrians decided to shot down an US aircraft on their own, with thousands of Tomahawks raining down on SAA forces along the entire country.., wouldn't that be normal?, I mean, Mexico is not flying warplanes over US territory because they know it's US territory, why can't the US respect Syrian airspace as well?, let alone destroying their men and machines.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Iran%27s_IRGC%27s_missile_launch_at_Daesh.jpg)

Photo of an Iranian ballistic missile being launched towards ISIS targets near Deir ez-Zor. If the attack was a success or not remains to be seen and to me, it matters little. The thing is that Iran is capable of using their ballistic missiles against targets in Syria, which is a threat to the US led coalition.

The funny thing here is this article by The Guardian, calling ISIS terrorists..., "Terrorists". Oh my.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/18/iran-targets-terrorists-in-missile-strike-on-isis-held-syrian-town

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 20-06-2017, 02:06:07
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33367365/21479335_0.jpg)
Contrary to Mosul, SVBIEDs in Raqqah are fully armored from the interior for better disguise, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 19th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: YouTube: Trailer for the upcoming ISIS propaganda release from Raqqah, Syria, June 19th, 2017, 720p (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEkxaSrCJGA)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 21-06-2017, 02:06:02
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33372704/DCw8Ul7W0AA4QhR.jpglarge.jpg)
Syrian Arab Army & Allies failed with a fan assault on Air Defense Battalion and Grain Warehouses, casualties and several vehicles seized, tanks included, Daraa Governorate, Syria, June 20th, 2017.


Extra:
Warning: Graphic Content. Inappropriate for minors: Footage: Uncut: ISIS propaganda media: Wilayat al-Raqqah: 'Purification of the Souls', June 19th, 2017. (https://videopress.com/v/RIgXnA7S)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-06-2017, 19:06:21
(https://dsocdn.akamaized.net/Assets/Images_Upload/2017/06/21/df4c98dc-5651-11e7-8093-cfd4f73d72fa_web_scale_0.1822917_0.1822917__.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568)
War memorial in Brussel Centraal, above where the failed bombing happened yesterday
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: siben on 21-06-2017, 20:06:15
Just to the left of this view is a Starbucks. I pas there twice a day to work, no big deal imo. Just a nutcase that found a great way to start a fire, but not so much how to make a bomb. Some 37 year old Moroccan from molenbeek know to police. like all of them.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 22-06-2017, 02:06:32
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33378238/DC2tu2HXcAAd_Kt.jpglarge.jpg)
ISIS blew up the Al-Nuri-Mosque where al-Baghdadi called out the Caliphate as iraqi forces closed in, Old Town, Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Syria, June 21st, 2017.


Extra:
Warning: Graphic Content: ISIS Propaganda Media: Footage: Raw: Khayr Wilayah: Battle of Deir Ezzor, Syria, June 21st, 2017, 720p, 28min (https://ia601502.us.archive.org/28/items/BN1770B/WKhayr_.mp4)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 22-06-2017, 22:06:01
Extra:
Warning: Graphic Content: ISIS Propaganda Media: Footage: Raw: Khayr Wilayah: Battle of Deir Ezzor, Syria, June 21st, 2017, 720p, 28min (https://ia601502.us.archive.org/28/items/BN1770B/WKhayr_.mp4)

Phew! That video was taken down.  I was tempted to watch some of the graphic highlights, but I saw that there were beheadings and didn't really want to watch that level of gore.  Now I am free from temptation!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 23-06-2017, 01:06:07
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33383971/DC7tsrJXcAAy7tT.jpglarge.jpg)
Military situation in Ar-Raqqah, Raqqah Governorate, Syria, June 22nd, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Qasioun News Agency: Rif Dimashq: Qasioun lens inside the U.S. military base in Tanaf area, Syria, June 22nd, 2017. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1UPTr8QTAc)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 24-06-2017, 02:06:28
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33389696/DDBBUW0XsAE43yt.jpglarge.jpg)
Islamic State, Saladin Governorate, Iraq, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Southfront: Syrian War Report: Army Regaining More Ground Near Palmyra, June 23rd, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAk52XsPc8k)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 24-06-2017, 13:06:25
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/North_American_XB-70A_Valkyrie_in_formation_061122-F-1234P-035.jpg/1024px-North_American_XB-70A_Valkyrie_in_formation_061122-F-1234P-035.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 25-06-2017, 04:06:48
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33396005/DDGBFUuXcAAvUBV.jpg)
Military situation in al-Ba'ath: Fre Syrian Army is advancing against Syrian Arab Army & Allies' positions,  Quneitra Governorate, Syria, June 24th, 2017.

Footage: Free Syrian Army Ahl al-Dyar clashing with SDF/YPG at the arab-kurdish demarcation line, Tel al-Madiq, northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, June 17th, 2017  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQwLTCCD4M)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Dukat on 26-06-2017, 01:06:56
(https://www2.pic-upload.de/img/33402493/21482677_0.jpg)
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco dropping a bomb during combat operations against ISIS affiliates in Marawi, Philippines, June 25th, 2017.


Extra:
Footage: Slippery when wet, Minsk, Belarus, June 24th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYDkrmvnoE)

Edit:// Typos
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 26-06-2017, 20:06:03
Extra:
Footage: Slippery when wet, Minsk, Belarus, June 24th, 2017 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYDkrmvnoE)
Hehe, that guy taking off in his car to save it from the next incoming armor, lol
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-07-2017, 03:07:46
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDlNVedW0AETmp9.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 08-07-2017, 22:07:11
I just love the look of PetoLucem's maps. They're so colourful and eye-catching.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEEwWK0XYAE7PvH.jpg:large)

SAA is attacking the east Hama ISIS bulge from the north. Perhaps this will soon become a pocket?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 10-07-2017, 04:07:44
(https://cdn.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ISIS-tank-in-eaxstern-Homs-desert.jpg)

Daesh launches a successful offensive against SAA in Eastern Homs

(https://cdn.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Deir-Ezzor-Map.jpg)

Sorry for the double picture, but this is the general situation in Tadmur and Deir ez-Zor as the SAA still has a lot of terrain to cover to reach their besieged allies.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 14-07-2017, 18:07:16
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/BelgianForeignLegion.jpg)
Belgian Legion in Mexico 1861-1866
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 15-07-2017, 16:07:56
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DExGKyqXcAAzFcj.jpg:large)

The race to Deir ezzor has begun. Who'll relieve the besieged city first? The Tiger forces in the north, or the 5th Corps in the south?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 15-07-2017, 19:07:53
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.07/original/59691fa3fc7e93dd798b4567.jpg)

ISIS VBIEDs captured by the Iraqi Army in Mosul
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-07-2017, 23:07:33
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DE8jU8yWAAApEl7.jpg:large)

Recent gains by the SAA in the area around Resafah and south of Sukhnah against ISIS forces in their race towards Deir ez-Zor.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 20-07-2017, 18:07:00
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFHF4fTXYAISG2b.jpg:large)
Current situation in Raqqa City. SDF has captured Yarmouk district from ISIS.

Also, this should be interesting: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-ypg-idUSKBN19L2DI
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 30-07-2017, 14:07:24
(http://i.imgur.com/jSAaMt9.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 01-08-2017, 09:08:03
(https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/gasmaskandrespirator/images/4/4b/Rocketcrew.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/300?cb=20160313022710)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 04-08-2017, 12:08:56
(http://i.imgur.com/QYom8Ax.jpg)
T-34/76 being towed, as the gear stick breaks into two. 

Video of it attacking before it breaks down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhl3_7duI-s
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-08-2017, 18:08:05
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.08/original/59847081dda4c8d1408b4567.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-08-2017, 02:08:54
(http://i.imgur.com/gmoPqz5.jpg)

M67 Flamethrower tank with US Marines clearing out a Vietcong stronghold in the city of Hue, 1968 Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 17-08-2017, 16:08:25
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0c/26/e1/0c26e1dbd1691ea290a63cbd8c286f92.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 17-08-2017, 16:08:48
That's one sad looking MG 42
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-08-2017, 12:08:34
(https://i.redd.it/qxhmn5p68lgz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-08-2017, 23:08:39
Beautiful ships, very modern looking from the front.
They look a bit like the modern Arleigh Burke class destroyers.

(https://padresteve.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/atago-color.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 20-08-2017, 09:08:04
The similarities are indeed there, especially with the Kongo and Atago class.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/JS_Atago%EF%BC%88DDG-177%EF%BC%89_in_Tenpouzan_Port_20140426-01.JPG/1920px-JS_Atago%EF%BC%88DDG-177%EF%BC%89_in_Tenpouzan_Port_20140426-01.JPG)
Atago in 2014
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Turkish007 on 21-08-2017, 10:08:05
(https://i.hizliresim.com/5QBmaq.jpg)
19.08.2017 Ikiyaka Mountains, Turkey
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 21-08-2017, 12:08:10
 :o
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-08-2017, 03:08:04
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DH21x0kXkAABojc.jpg)

Days are numbers for Daesh in Syria as they prepare for a possible last stand around Deir ez-Zor, the Syrian Army are developing momentum around Sukhnah creating two big pockets as shown in this map.

Will the Deir ez-Zor defenders receive enough recognition here in the west?, seeing they are "filthy assad troopers"... who happen to be fighting for their own survival against the most cruel terrorist group right now.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 24-08-2017, 15:08:34
Honestly, I don't think most people in the west even realize what's going on or that Deir Ez Zur even exists.  Lots of media outlets in the USA seem to think Raqqah and Mosul were the only places ISIS even existed.  I recall, during Mosul, places like CNN, BBC, etc claiming Mosul was "the last bastion of ISIS in Iraq" and shit.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 26-08-2017, 03:08:11
Got to visit Fort Sumter on my trip to Charleston, SC this week.

Here's a photo of the fort as it stands today;
(http://i.imgur.com/TKvOODS.jpg)

It's now designated as a National Monument. Inside the museum there is a very nice model of the fort as it stood in 1861 just before the American Civil War;
(http://i.imgur.com/0QE0Hoe.jpg)

Also, a 100 pounder Parrott rifle;
(http://i.imgur.com/B6qTdCb.jpg)

I don't believe these guns were ever mounted at Sumter during any of it's battles. I think one of them was used by Union forces in a counterattack later in the war.

It's quite an incredible sight to walk around such a 'small' fort. It's very different being inside the walls where 85 or so Union soldiers held out while being surrounded by the enemy on 3 sides. 2 days of artillery shelling and not a single casualty is almost hard to believe.

An interesting fact that the tour guides liked to share was that Pvt. Daniel Hough was the first soldier to die during the American Civil War; not from enemy fire, but from an accident caused by a cannon that went off prematurely during a salute to the flag. Sadly ironic.

Here's an actual photo of a Confederate flag flying over Sumter after it was surrendered in 1861;
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Fort_sumter_1861.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 27-08-2017, 07:08:58
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIEd5sjXsAIXI4M.jpg)

Syrian Army is now bulding ditches around their positions to avoid VBIED attacks from ISIS, their favorite weapon that opens up any of their offensives.

In other news, Venezuelans are "preparing" for the incoming US invasion.

https://twitter.com/FedericoBlackB/status/901125447232212992
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 27-08-2017, 15:08:02
lol wat
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 27-08-2017, 16:08:12
@Matthew_Baker: thanks for the elaborate post, nice read. Overhere we don't get much history on the US Civil War, but it's an interesting conflict imo.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 27-08-2017, 17:08:53
Thanks, it really is. America is only ~250 years old so we don't get the same amount of history as Europe. It's interesting to be able to visit remnants of these battle in our own country.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 27-08-2017, 19:08:08
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIK6fObWsAAMZ73.jpg:large)

And just like that, one pocket vanished...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 27-08-2017, 22:08:06
America is only ~250 years old ...
If you really think so, I suggest this book (https://www.amazon.com/1491-Revelations-Americas-Before-Columbus/dp/1400032059/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503863960&sr=1-1&keywords=1491)

;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 27-08-2017, 22:08:01
as a country :P plus, a lot of the early Native American settlements weren't preserved, and so not much is still standing today
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 28-08-2017, 01:08:14
as a country :P plus, a lot of the early Native American settlements weren't preserved, and so not much is still standing today
Yeah, I got that, therefore the smiley. But it's a really good read, and by reading it you will find out how much of the native settlements actually IS still visible. I studied this as an archaeologist and yet I learned several new things, especially about North America.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FHMax3 on 29-08-2017, 19:08:24
(http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/documents-non-award-photographs-ids-posters-other-ephemera/22979d1230640802-red-army-soldiers-wearing-gas-masks-anyone-have-photos-soviet-gasmasks.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-08-2017, 22:08:43
(https://cdn.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20616883_10159089273595361_319320232415363799_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 01-09-2017, 18:09:15
(https://kotenikkote.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/70.jpg)

Quote
1937, Spain — A group of Republican soldiers talk to journalists during the Spanish Civil War, including the American novelist Ernest Hemingway (seen with his back to the camera), who served as a war correspondant.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-09-2017, 06:09:55
(http://iswnews.com/media/2017/09/closing-Deir-ezzur-2sep11sha.jpg)

Deir ez-Zor siege to be lifted in just a matter of days, soldiers inside the pocket report hearing the sounds of clashes between the advancing SAA formations and ISIS militants.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 03-09-2017, 15:09:35
Apparently they're now 17-18 km away. Quite fast.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIy2113XUAAKJf0.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 03-09-2017, 17:09:36
It is amazing to me that Deir-ez-Zoir was able to hold out.  Did ISIS not really make a full-hearted attempt to take it?  Was there something unique about the place or the defenses/defenders that made it able to resist for so long?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-09-2017, 18:09:09
It has to do mainly with the tenacity of the defenders. You see, you would not expect good treatment if you were captured by ISIS, so you're truly fighting for your life. A similar situation was seen at  Kuweires Air Base (http://spioenkop.blogspot.com.ar/2015/05/battlefront-syria-kweres-airbase.html), whose siege was lifted by the Tiger Forces on November 10 2015.

Many also praise DeZ Garrison Commander, Issam Zahreddine, for good leadership and for being in contact with his own troops all the time, even personally leading battles (as seen in some videos).

Also a key factor is that the Syrians have complete air dominance, obviously, and we can add the Russian support as well, in form of more precise airstrikes and airdrops for the besieged soldiers.

The situation went from being relatively stable to shitty when the US-led Coalition "Accidentally" bombed SAA positions and killed a number of them, almost an instant later ISIS launched an attack and managed to seize more territory, even cutting the SAA forces in half, as it stays right now.

DeZ has been a pain in the ass for the ISIS war effort, it was always there, disrupting ISIS supply lines and draining resources that could be best used elsewhere. If not for the DeZ effort, ISIS could have made life even more complicated for the Iraqis and Kurds in Mosul or anybody else in their battles, SDF in Raqqah, SAA driving ISIS out of Aleppo Province, Palmyra or the Iraqi effort to push ISIS out of Fallujah and Ramadi.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-09-2017, 18:09:34
"Accidentally"

Aka "I believe in conspiracy theories rather than that accidents and friendly fire happen in warfare, especially when both sides are basically un-uniformed militias that are near impossible to tell apart"


The DeZ garrison has performed admirably, but it is likely that without the mixture of Coalition, Russian, and Syrian air support, that they would have lost.  ISIL has made repeated attempts to neutralize it, and failed every time due to massive air campaigns by the US and Russia to keep it afloat.  Now, it looks like we're going to be settling in to a Mosul/Raqqah-like taking of Deir Ez Zur- probably over a period of a month or two, and with all the casualties that will have.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 03-09-2017, 21:09:09
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DI0RWxHXkAENWOe.jpg:large)

Siege is about to be lifted soon, only 15 km give or take. Very fast.

@VonMudra: I agree with Torencio on this one. The US has always been against Assad's government since the beginning of the conflict. Any setback the SAA gets greatly helps the US-backed forces in Syria.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 03-09-2017, 21:09:17
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DI0RWxHXkAENWOe.jpg:large)

Siege is about to be lifted soon, only 15 km give or take. Very fast.

@VonMudra: I agree with Torencio on this one. The US has always been against Assad's government since the beginning of the conflict. Any setback the SAA gets greatly helps the US-backed forces in Syria.

I think it is nonsense to believe the US in that incident would intentionally weaken the SAA over ISIS.  It makes far more sense to let the two keep each other occupied if your goal was to weaken both.  It was an accident, clear and simple. ISIS is a much bigger concern than the SAA for the US coalition.

If I am not mistaken, hasn't the coalition bombed SAA-aligned forces when they tried to push against US-backed opposition forces which had US advisors/special forces among them?  The US only cares about the SAA when it is directly infringing on their operations, which Deir ez Zor does not.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-09-2017, 22:09:59
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DI0RWxHXkAENWOe.jpg:large)

Siege is about to be lifted soon, only 15 km give or take. Very fast.

@VonMudra: I agree with Torencio on this one. The US has always been against Assad's government since the beginning of the conflict. Any setback the SAA gets greatly helps the US-backed forces in Syria.

I think it is nonsense to believe the US in that incident would intentionally weaken the SAA over ISIS.  It makes far more sense to let the two keep each other occupied if your goal was to weaken both.  It was an accident, clear and simple. ISIS is a much bigger concern than the SAA for the US coalition.

If I am not mistaken, hasn't the coalition bombed SAA-aligned forces when they tried to push against US-backed opposition forces which had US advisors/special forces among them?  The US only cares about the SAA when it is directly infringing on their operations, which Deir ez Zor does not.

Bingo.  The US long ago gave up any semblance of ousting Assad, public announcements not withstanding.  The only clear hits on SAA forces have been those approaching US bases/skirmishing with SDF south of al Tabqah some months ago, and the US even pulled almost entirely out of Syria in al Tanf shortly after the strikes there, after it became clear that the Syrian rebels there were not interested in fighting ISIL (especially after we offered to ferry them to SDF-held areas).  We have constantly provided aerial support around Deir ez Zur and other areas in support of SAA efforts against ISIL.  This includes danger close missions, and some will, inevitably, hit friendly forces.  We've hit SDF forces as well, during Manbij, during al-Tabqah, during Mosul, and during Raqqah.  It is a normal part of war.

Also, of course, given that Deir Ez Zur has been a HUGE pain in the ass for ISIL, disrupting all their other campaigns everywhere else, and now disrupting their chance at creating a unified defense in the Euphrates from Ma'adaan to Al Qaim, keeping Deir Ez Zur in SAA hands is essential to the coalition's campaign against ISIL.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 03-09-2017, 22:09:17

The situation went from being relatively stable to shitty when the US-led Coalition "Accidentally" bombed SAA positions and killed a number of them, almost an instant later ISIS launched an attack and managed to seize more territory, even cutting the SAA forces in half, as it stays right now.

True.

siriancivilwarmap.com reports that siege is lifted!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-09-2017, 00:09:56

The situation went from being relatively stable to shitty when the US-led Coalition "Accidentally" bombed SAA positions and killed a number of them, almost an instant later ISIS launched an attack and managed to seize more territory, even cutting the SAA forces in half, as it stays right now.

True.


Can you prove something without resorting to conspiracy theories about the US supporting/creating/backing/whatever ISIL?  No?  Then it's not true.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 04-09-2017, 03:09:11
"Accidentally"

Aka "I believe in conspiracy theories rather than that accidents and friendly fire happen in warfare, especially when both sides are basically un-uniformed militias that are near impossible to tell apart"



1. Who invited the US led Coalition to bomb anyone in Syrian territory?, as far as I know, nobody. At the end of the day, this war will be remebered by how the US bombs illegally in a country without any permisson while the Russians are doing it legally, requested by the Syrian Govt.

2. It was not the first time the US-led Coalition bombed SAA positions around DeZ "by mistake". I'm not saying that the US directly aids ISIS in combat or with logistics, but their attitude is mysterious at best, same thing with the Turks, looking away when ISIS was right at their borders but now suddenly "they care".

3. Why does the US bomb Syrian Army formations moving whitin their own territory if there is no declared war?, who is the US to set up multiple Military Bases inside Syria and bomb anyone who gets near them?. They even shot down a Syrian jet not long ago, who was working on ISIS militants, but the US surely sees that Jet as a threat to their own existence and takes it down, because they fucking can. Now, what would happen if from all of sudden, a F/A-18 is shot down by the Syrian Air Defenses?, how many Tomahawks on Damascus are we talking about?. Lol, the US sees the SAA as an enemy everywhere but in DeZ, strange.


You know, it kinda reminds me of Israel bombing exclusively the Syrians while largely ignoring (and even assisting in some cases) known Yihadist groups near the Golan Heights. The US still sees Assad as their enemy, my ass they don't want to bring him down. Now they can't, mainly because Assad is stronger than ever, he has the upper hand and he has Russian and Iranian support. They lost.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 04-09-2017, 04:09:39
We were mainly speaking of that one specific incident in Deir Ez Zor.  No one is denying the fact that Syria is a clusterfuck, nor that the US is absolved from criticism in it's role in the conflict.  However, I believe the involvement of ISIS muddies the water a bit in arguing that the US-led coalition does not have a reason to be involved in Syria, mainly because Syria (for the most part in recent years) hasn't really existed as a governable state within most of its territory since the height of the Civil War.  Double standards definitely apply, but at this point I would rather the US be operating inside sovereign borders (illegally) fighting against a non-state entity that is a proven global threat. 

This is an example of the world being gray, rather than black and white.

Everyone involved in this conflict is guilty of double standards and dirty behavior.  That is what is unfortunate.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 04-09-2017, 18:09:16
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DI4873fXYAAwo2-.jpg:large)

Siege should be lifted soon, maybe even today. Big news.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-09-2017, 19:09:19
What Wilhelm said.  Whether or not the US or Russia or anyone should be involved in the Syrian Civil War is a completly different discussion.  The point is that a conspiracy theory related to "oooo the US backed ISIL" is ridiculous and idiotic to even suggest.



In other news, yep, it looks like reports that the Siege was lifted were hasty, but it is going to happen soon.  ISIL is launching massive counter attacks to try and keep them separated for as long as possible.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 04-09-2017, 20:09:45
I'm just wondering what will happen when ISIS is defeated. It's not like all jihadists will disappear, right?

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 04-09-2017, 21:09:44
I mean, a large number of them will be killed in combat.  The rest will do what they always do, go under ground for awhile and re-emerge elsewhere, continuing to attack and bomb and etc.  ISIL will be removed as a territory holder, but it will continue to be a terrorist organization.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 05-09-2017, 16:09:22
(http://i.imgur.com/gd2kZah.jpg)

A different customer at the gas station
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 05-09-2017, 21:09:05
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DI-zrbdWsAEoaTk.jpg:large)

Beginning of the end for ISIS. Siege of Deir ez Zor has been lifted.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 16-09-2017, 19:09:44
SDF is pushing south towards Deir ez Zor. ISIS will soon be trapped in the city between the two belligerents.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJs5Q9BXUAcyO7H.jpg:large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJ1jE0xWAAMClt7.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-09-2017, 18:09:03
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Re-educating_wounded._Blind_French_soldiers_learning_to_make_baskets._American_Red_Cross.%2C_1917_-_1919_-_NARA_-_533674.tif/lossy-page1-1280px-Re-educating_wounded._Blind_French_soldiers_learning_to_make_baskets._American_Red_Cross.%2C_1917_-_1919_-_NARA_-_533674.tif.jpg)
Re-educating wounded. Blind French soldiers learning to make baskets, World War I.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-09-2017, 05:09:36
(https://cdn.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1-3-1.jpg)

ISIS battles for the control of Sakr Island in the city of Deir ez-Zor

Map with the latest SDF advances and showing where the SAA crossed the Euphrates river (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKMbc9HXkAAYxI_.jpg)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 24-09-2017, 19:09:58
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKehhVtU8AI2rrt.jpg:large)

SAA has secured northern Deir ez Zor Euphrates area while SDF is pushing towards the oilfields!
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 24-09-2017, 22:09:38
Some pictures I took last week in Klietz (Germany).
Dutch 45 Pantserinfanterie (mech inf) battalion trained in the surroundings of Klietz, together with a tank platoon of the German-Dutch 414 tank battalion. The Fenneks mostly belong to AT and mortar squads.

(https://s26.postimg.org/7hryva0k9/DSC_0297.jpg)
(https://s26.postimg.org/5r8xtsj15/DSC_0300.jpg)
(https://s26.postimg.org/r26hy215l/DSC_0313.jpg)
(https://s26.postimg.org/eq3lkkdax/DSC_0322.jpg)
(https://s26.postimg.org/gj6i8vyhl/DSC_0325.jpg)
(https://s26.postimg.org/eotnr5bh5/DSC_0337.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-09-2017, 02:09:15
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKg5YYhXUAEUTxf.jpg)

Palmyra, as seem from the seat of a Mi-28
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 29-09-2017, 22:09:03
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.09/article/59cb753efc7e93f6618b456d.JPG)
Ukrainian ammo depot mysteriously explodes
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 30-09-2017, 09:09:59
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2017.09/original/59ce5fcefc7e93833b8b4569.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 30-09-2017, 15:09:13
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/15-6.jpg)

Clashes between SAA and ISIS near the T3 Pumping Station.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-10-2017, 04:10:08
(http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/imagecache/mbdxxlarge/mritems/Images/2017/8/10/4cfcb4b40be6448bb948eb8c42be4020_18.jpg)

Philippine Soldiers inspecting a stash of weapons, two of them are M1 Garands and one is painted black for tacticool reasons.


And yes, the Philippine Army is still battling ISIS-linked Maute group in the city of Marawi. The conflict so far is nothing but a low intensity one, but the fight is still going on and it will go on for a while.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-10-2017, 15:10:47
Pretty sure those are M14 rifles.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 07-10-2017, 04:10:21
Pretty sure those are M14 rifles.

Never knew the M14 and the M1 were THAT similar, tbh.


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLfASeMW0AAUxa-.jpg)

SAA presses on towards the ISIS "Capital" of Mayadin, south of Deir ez-Zor.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 07-10-2017, 21:10:57
(http://i.imgur.com/a3NZalQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-10-2017, 04:10:46
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLc6gQGXUAA1D22.jpg)

Allegedly a members of Russian SSO/SOF on their way to Qaryantar driving/on BTR-82A and GAZ Tigr.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-10-2017, 16:10:19
(https://dsocdn.akamaized.net/Assets/Images_Upload/2017/10/15/2def9062-c4f9-4cfd-8ca5-554b7b6f8e64_web_scale_0.0675154_0.0675154__.jpg?maxheight=416&maxwidth=568)
Tyne Cot Cemetary, friday night
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 16-10-2017, 20:10:00
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screenshot_1-36.jpg?x44962)

Iraqi army launches offensive against Iraqi Kurdistan-controlled Kirkuk city. I don't think there are any clashes though, Pershmerga might have retreated from this area?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-10-2017, 22:10:14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYZGn_nVWeU
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 16-10-2017, 22:10:18
Apparently the Peshmerga were briefly standing their ground, when they suddenly were all given orders to retreat and abandon Kirkuk.  There is also a massive exodus of Kirkuk’s population fleeing into Kurdistan.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-10-2017, 20:10:06
Am I the only one that thinks the Kurds are punching well above their weight?.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 17-10-2017, 22:10:14
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DMWpkBWXcAAbaNT.jpg:large)

Iraqi gains in red. Undoing all Kurdistan's territorial gains since 2003.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-10-2017, 02:10:13
Am I the only one that thinks the Kurds are punching well above their weight?.

They have been, but sadly, rather than fight for it, it appears they've cut some kind of deal with the Iraqi government :/
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-10-2017, 03:10:08
Am I the only one that thinks the Kurds are punching well above their weight?.

They have been, but sadly, rather than fight for it, it appears they've cut some kind of deal with the Iraqi government :/

I've seen a video showing a couple of massacred Peshmergas who attempted to resist the Iraqi incursion, one of them appears to be a high ranking official.

Either way, pay attention to the map and the "connection" between the Iraqi Kurds and the SDF, practically none.





Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 18-10-2017, 20:10:21
(https://southfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2-97.jpg?x44962)

A different map showing Iraqi gains. So what happens once they reclaim all their territory back? Peace, hopefully? It looks like Iraqi Kurds are trying to appease their hostile neighbors.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-10-2017, 03:10:03
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DMrw6YoWsAE9S-a.jpg)

Destroyed Iraqi M1A1, according to social media, it was destroyed as the Iraqis entered Kurdish-held territory.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 03-11-2017, 20:11:38
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNsbirrVwAATdtc.jpg:large)

Deir ez Zor is now ISIS-free. Swift advancements from SAA tiger forces and republican guard.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-11-2017, 12:11:45
(https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/idf-women-3.jpg)

Does anyone know what the red 'device' is for that is placed in the front of the chamber?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: PanzerKnacker on 11-11-2017, 12:11:12
I'd say it's the "lock" to ensure the bolt is not in the forward position, i.e. the weapon is totally and idiot-proof safe
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 11-11-2017, 14:11:15
Yeah, just had it answered by an Isreali soldier on the PR forums. It's an empty chamber flag that is mandatory outside of combat, used as an extra precaution.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 15-11-2017, 21:11:01
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOqVbojXcAAw5-H.jpg:large)
SAA is nibbling at HTS & rebel territory northeast of Hama
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-11-2017, 01:11:49
(http://www.tandanor.com.ar/src/img_up/17122013.14.jpg)

ARA San Juan, a TR-1700-class Diesel-Electric Submarine built by the German Nordseewerke Emden GmbH firm for the Argentine Navy in the 80s, went missing on Wednesday 15 after losing communications with their base.

The fate of the submarine and it's 44-man crew remains unknown, as the Argentine Navy finds itself unable to locate the missing sub on it's own. Several countries offered help and logistic support, among them Chile (which is probably going to help with surface ships + a P3 Orion), Great Britain offered support from the Falklands (rumours says they have a C-130 ready if the Argentine Government accepts their help), the US (offered Satellite support and a NASA-owned P3 Orion equipped with Magnetometer and Gravimeter, among other sensors, based off Antartica) and Brazil will also contribute to the search and rescue efforts.


The situation is unclear, it stopped sending messages for two days and it cannot be reached. The main rumour is that (according to a forum member who served in the Navy and still has contacts inside it) there was a fire in the Torpedo compartment (the ship was on a patrol mission, armed) which was controlled, it surfaced but couldn't contact base because the weather is terribly bad and went underwater again and later on, missing.

It's confusing, there is no emergency comms in the ship?, no emergency beacon?. There are no evidence of an explosion, no oil spill or rubble at all, so the ship has to be somewhere.


The ARA San Juan is one of the three available submarines in the Argentine Navy. She is, along with ARA Santa Cruz, from the TR-1700 class. The third sub is ARA Salta, a Type 209 submarine, also of German origin.


Let's just hope for the best, for the crew and the submarine.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 18-11-2017, 10:11:11
It's confusing, there is no emergency comms in the ship?, no emergency beacon?. There are no evidence of an explosion, no oil spill or rubble at all, so the ship has to be somewhere.

Well if there was some kind of explosion/breach underwater wouldn't it just sink to the bottom without much wreckage floating to the surface?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 18-11-2017, 15:11:07
If there was an explosion, there would be tons of debris, and some of it would float.  Same for a hull rupture- there would be tons of stuff that would escape the interior.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-11-2017, 16:11:14
As Mudra said, an explosion would be seen easily as there will be a lot of evidence. So, the sub has to be somewhere, stuck in the ocean floor...


Still, no news, Britain joined the search efforts with their HMS Protector ice patrol ship based off the Falklands and the US is directing a P-8A Poseidon with advanced equipment to search the missing sub.

Let's just hope this doesn't turn out to be another Kursk or another Once (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Buenos_Aires_rail_disaster) in which total negligence from the State caused such accident. Here, the Navy barely has means to find and rescue the missing sub, the other two subs are not seaworthy, the ARA Austral (oceanographic ship) which would be useful is not seaworthy, there was just a S-2 Tracker flying around yesterday and some movements in the modest C-130 fleet, none of the P-3 Orion are active.


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 18-11-2017, 19:11:06
If there was an explosion, there would be tons of debris, and some of it would float.  Same for a hull rupture- there would be tons of stuff that would escape the interior.

Kursk was struck by major explosions but sank relatively intact, and was only found by the detection of anomalies on the seabed rather than surface ships / planes spotting floating wreckage. And they kinda knew where to search because it was in the middle of a big exercise.

Even if some debris floated up to the surface it would never be enough to easily spot in a vast ocean.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 19-11-2017, 04:11:03
So far, taking part of the SAR operations are:

Argentine Navy: One or two Beechcraft B-200, one S-2T Turbo Tracker, two AS550 Fennec and one P-3B Orion

Argentine Airforce: One KC-130H

Argentine Naval Prefecture: One PA-20

US Navy: One P-8A Poseidon

Uruguayan Navy: One Beechcraft B-200

NASA: One P-3B Orion

Ships:

Argentine Navy: Meko 360 ARA Sarandí, Meko 140 ARA Rosales, A-69 ARA Drummond, ARA Puerto Deseado, ARA Austral, ARA Patagonia

Argentine Naval Prefecture: GC-28 Prefecto Derbes, SB-15 Tango

INIDEP (National Institute of Fishing Development): BIP Victor Angelescu

Uruguayan Navy: ROU 26 Vanguardia

Brazilian Navy: K.11 Felinto Perry, Tipo 22 Rademaker, H-41 Almirante Maximiliano

Great Britain: HMS Protector.


Today about 12 signals were detected probably from the missing sub, most of them were short and directed towards different bases (apparently, these were satellite calls), but no contact was made, also three C-17 Globemasters and one C-5 Galaxy are travelling to Argentina carrying logistics and a rescue sub.

The P-8A Poseidon should be more than able to spot the missing ARA San Juan, I hope.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-11-2017, 03:11:31
Despite the best efforts from the Search and Rescue parties, the ARA San Juan remains undetected.

The P-8A Poseidon flew over the area and saw nothing, apparently some ships picked up sounds but they were not from the missing sub. The weather is incredibly bad, as seen from the deck of ARA Sarandí:

https://vimeo.com/243652086

A TR-1700-class sub can stay underwater and with oxygen for 7 days, that leaves the SAR parties with 2 days remaining to find the submarine crew alive. All resources must be thrown into action, the Brazilians just arrived with their K.11 Felinto Perry and I heard the US arrived with a second P-8A Poseidon.

This search operation has been the largest of it's kind (talking about participants) with the UK deploying their elite Submarine Parachute Assistance Group and adding the HMS Clyde to the search efforts and Spain also joining in.

The weather is expected to clear out in the next two days, but time is running out.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-11-2017, 10:11:51
Happy to read that the UK is allowed to assist in the search. I didn't really hold hopes for that.

(https://i.imgur.com/FqklpyQ.png)
Swedish cruiser Göta Lejon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 21-11-2017, 21:11:18
(https://i.imgur.com/leAC2mv.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-11-2017, 23:11:42
Happy to read that the UK is allowed to assist in the search. I didn't really hold hopes for that.

Yes, we can leave our differences aside and join forces to rescue 44 people trapped in a submarine. I'm very happy to see them working with us as well.


The USN P-8A Poseidon detected "white flares" at night and later a lifeboat were spotted and recovered in the sea without any crew on board.

Who fired these flares? it is unknown, the area in which the ARA San Juan is lost is home to a number of fishing ships (some are there illegally) and the Navy said that this type of flare is not used by the sub, so it could be a fishing boat firing a flare for, whatever reason?.

As for the small boat, the Navy said that type of lifeboat is not used by the TR-1700-class, HOWEVER, they're discussing internally if that model was "added" to the submarine the last time it was "upgraded", about 3 years ago.


It is unlikely, but still.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 24-11-2017, 04:11:39
The situation is beyond desperate at this moment.

So far they haven't been able to find the submarine, today was a pretty chaotic day.

It started yesterday with two sources, one being the USN and the other being the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) detecting a "Hydroacustic Anomaly" in the area in which the ARA San Juan was last "seen". There was "Sensitive information under state secret", said by the navy. Around that time, the Chilean Oceanographic ship "Cabo de Hornos" joined the SAR efforts.

Early on this day, Captain Enrique Balbi, the Navy spokesperson, confirmed “a singular event, short, violent, non nuclear, consistent with an explosion” had occurred some 30 miles north of the site the submarine disappeared.

This is terrible news, because if the submarine suffered an explosion, there is almost no way back.


Now, two things remain unresolved.

First, the location of the submarine:

(https://i.redditmedia.com/oz4Yc-ekmxx_NsZsM-K3_9MJ9PPM8TUDmfDhQv3JbeA.jpg?w=720&s=0b0754c24221c4eeeaff883527bf0c20)

This is where the sub may be located, where the explosion was heard. As you can see, it's almost about to fall down into the abyss, a bit to the west and you might find yourself about 300 meters below the surface, a bit to the east however and the depth increases greatly, 500, 700, 1.000, 3.000...

The sub is definitely not capable of resisting the pressure after 400m, some sources claim that it is as far as 3.000m wich is letal, it would just crush the submarine and kill everyone on board.

That -might- explain why nobody has been able to find the sub yet, could it be there?, crushed at 1.000m?. So far, we don't know.

Another question is what caused the "explosion"?, could it be the batteries?. Many things have been said about them, the Sub had a battery change a couple of years ago when it went through it's mid-life upgrades, but apparently they did not used the "recommended" batteries from Germany but they actually used chinese models, that remains to be clarified though.

While an explosion was recorded and confirmed, the magnitude remains to be known. The forward batteries are right under the crew's sleeping rooms and kitchen The sub is literallly divided in two, there is a "wall" that is made of the same material as the hull that divides it, with a small hatch in the center. The submarine captain reported a "shortcircuit" with the forward batteries but it was "solved", and it went on. If they exploded, and the ship was having most of it's crew sleeping, it could have knocked out a large portion of the crew and rendered it unable to deploy any emergency measure such as a beacon, but since the sub is divided in two, the engine room could have a few crewmembers alive despite the explosion.


The hopes are diminishing, the families yesterday were seen crying and calling the Navy "traitors" as they erupted in anger as Enrique Balbi told them about this before giving information to the public minutes later. I have almost given up hope on the possibility of rescuing them alive, the situation is far too critical for them to survive in such conditions for 8 days.

This is not the Kursk, which was a double-hull monster, this is a rather small sub made in Germany in the 80s that lasted for 30 years. If they are dead, I hope they died quickly in the main explosion, because dying down there waiting to be rescued while oxygen runs out...



It's really really sad.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 01-12-2017, 01:12:29
The Navy announced today they all rescue efforts have ceased, ARA San Juan is lost with her entire 44-man crew. I hope they died in the least painful way, without having to suffocate to death down there.

The latest submarine report indicate that water entered the sub through the snorkel and reached the forward batteries, igniting a fire that was "controlled" (any fire in a submarine is highly problematic), the crew reported that she kept going with her aft batteries. Nothing else is known after that last report.

Involved parties will still look for the submarine remains, as the US and Russia will be more or less having a competition for it. Russia will arrive with their oceanographic ship Yantar on December 5.


My humble thank you to those who offered and sent help.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Redbadd on 01-12-2017, 11:12:44
Heard on the radio they would most likely succomb to carbon monoxide poisoning, meaning they would drift into sleep and then slowely loose contiousness. Comparible with people with faulty heaters.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 03-12-2017, 20:12:17
(https://cdni.rt.com/files/2017.12/article/5a241abafc7e930e798b4567.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 03-12-2017, 22:12:31
(https://i.imgur.com/13T7o3m.jpg)

Full video with norwegian and swedish artillery troops as well, and lots of grad pr0n: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5TQKhF6lX0
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 04-12-2017, 16:12:30
that video was just... I'm speechless.

(https://dsocdn.akamaized.net/Assets/Images_Upload/2017/12/03/f0055d80-d842-11e7-84f9-f068b7765f66_web_scale_0.0771945_0.0771945__.jpg?maxheight=600&maxwidth=950)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 09-12-2017, 11:12:55
(https://i.imgur.com/rpLS1Xi.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 10-12-2017, 12:12:37
(https://cdni.rt.com/files/2017.12/article/5a2cb54ffc7e93ce448b4567.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 11-12-2017, 14:12:18
...

Full video with norwegian and swedish artillery troops as well, and lots of grad pr0n: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5TQKhF6lX0

The amos mortar systems of the swedish and finnish forces looks more like something from Command and Conquer Red alert, than a real weapons system with its twin barrel.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/2e/ad/46/2ead464e94326faf27fc28e397123bc8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 11-12-2017, 14:12:10
...

Full video with norwegian and swedish artillery troops as well, and lots of grad pr0n: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5TQKhF6lX0

The amos mortar systems of the swedish and finnish forces looks more like something from Command and Conquer Red alert, than a real weapons system with its twin barrel.


The Marksman Leopard 2 is a bit like that as well

(https://i.imgur.com/37aNieJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-12-2017, 01:12:19
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/SMU-12_Pola.jpg)

Austro-Hungarian submarine U-12 entering the port of Pola, 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 18-12-2017, 22:12:46
(https://dsocdn.akamaized.net/Assets/Images_Upload/2017/12/18/ufo.jpg?crop=(44.19,5.64,627.39,297.24)&cropxunits=689&cropyunits=360&maxheight=176&maxwidth=352&scale=both&format=jpg)
That feeling of not being alone... not knowing the other, while being outclassed by them
So many questions, so few answers...

For those that didn't see the video yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W5hmOQVOd4

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/893813/UFO-aliens-US-Navy-pilot-David-Fravor-Nimitz-UFO-Pentagon
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 19-12-2017, 00:12:41
Probably Die Glocke. Nazis on the moon, dude. Mecha-Hitler inbound 1st of September 2019.

Jokes aside, it is really interesting. I wonder what it can be.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 19-12-2017, 16:12:45
(https://dsocdn.akamaized.net/Assets/Images_Upload/2017/12/18/ufo.jpg?crop=(44.19,5.64,627.39,297.24)&cropxunits=689&cropyunits=360&maxheight=176&maxwidth=352&scale=both&format=jpg)
That feeling of not being alone... not knowing the other, while being outclassed by them
So many questions, so few answers...

For those that didn't see the video yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W5hmOQVOd4

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/893813/UFO-aliens-US-Navy-pilot-David-Fravor-Nimitz-UFO-Pentagon

I'm pretty sure that if it really was something alien it wouldn't be leaked onto YouTube, lol.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Hjaldrgud on 19-12-2017, 19:12:30
The story/videos was published by the new york times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.html
The videos are seemingly legit, the videos depicts unidentified flying objects. Whether or not you want to define them as aliens are another matter ;)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 19-12-2017, 20:12:07
(http://www.openminds.tv/wp-content/uploads/wow-600x330.jpg)... that is some weird stuff...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 19-12-2017, 23:12:24
The Chilean military released a similar strange video about a year ago.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4095314/It-s-verified-UFO-Chile-release-footage-mystery-object-flying-navy-helicopter-two-year-investigation-fails-explain-it.html

Chilean video was only studied for 2 years before release. The USA military one dates from 2004.

I think I also read that some police helicopter in the UK once also had noticed an unidentified flying object with a heat signature but nothing else.

The delays on release of these videos makes me wonder how many more videos there are right now which are still under investigation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 30-12-2017, 22:12:13
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSUA0N_WAAYRivD.jpg:large)

Looks like SAA have launched an offensive east of Khan Sheikhun
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 06-01-2018, 15:01:17
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/INS_Viraat_%28R22%29_Malabar_07.jpg/1280px-INS_Viraat_%28R22%29_Malabar_07.jpg)
INS Viraat Description:BAY OF BENGAL (Sept. 5, 2007) - INS Viraat steams in formation in the Bay of Bengal during exercise Malabar 07-2 Sept. 5. The multinational exercise includes naval forces from India, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and the United States. In addition to the Viraat, taking part in the formation are USS Kitty Hawk, USS Nimitz, JS Yuudachi, JS Ohnami, RSS Formidable, HMAS Adelaide, INS Ranvijay, INS Brahmaputra, INS Ranjit, USS Chicago and USS Higgins.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe.)

Anyone knows why the harrier behind the helicopters has a different color? Is it from a different navy, does it have another task, or yet something else?
My guess is a different air force as the ensign seems to be different? US?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 06-01-2018, 15:01:32
After a quick search I think they use different paint jobs for different squadrons.
Note how the second and fourth plane have darker paint jobs on top and different and numbers.

(https://indopakdef.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/harrier-india.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 07-01-2018, 20:01:32
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DS3KG0hX0AA38E0.jpg:large)
Syrian army is pushing to encircle HTS and ISIS forces east of Abu al Duhar.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 07-01-2018, 20:01:05
Just to note- the ISIS pocket there was actually trucked in by the SAA, dumped into the HTS lines, and told to fight the HTS.  It was basically a way to clear the rear areas for the SAA, and disrupt the front (which was successful).  My guess is that once this soon-to-be pocket is cleared out, they will round up those ISIS guys and do it all over again somewhere else in Idlib, IF the SAA wants to continue a march towards the Turkish border.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 16-01-2018, 22:01:28
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTceu-EU8AENr_n.jpg:large)
Slightly outdated map, but looks like Syrian opposition is toast.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 21-01-2018, 14:01:28
(https://www.zona-militar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sin-t%C3%ADtulo.jpg)

A British Harrier GR.1 lands on the deck of the newly acquired and former Dutch Navy HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81), ARA Veinticinco de Mayo (V-2), in 1969. The idea of Hawker Siddeley was to sell the new Harrier to the Argentine Navy and made their tests on board the Argentine Carrier as it was making it's way to Argentina, in 1969.

The Argentines however decided to go for the American built A-4, which the Americans first declined. The Harrier was too costly for the Argentines, and when the Americans decided to sell 16 A-4, all hopes for an Argentina Harrier were lost.

Ironically, the Harrier was one of the deciding factors of the Argentine Defeat in the 1982 War, with the A-4 fighting on Argentina's behalf. The Aircraft Carrier itself would not see much action during the conflict.

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 22-01-2018, 20:01:35
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUGGEBuWkAYxhPe.jpg:large)

Turkish army and FSA units have begun their Afrin offensive. So far no notable breakthroughs and unclear situation.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 29-01-2018, 06:01:13
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Shellshock2.jpg)

Image from The Great War taken in an Australian Advanced Dressing Station near Ypres in 1917. The wounded soldier in the lower left of the photo has a dazed, thousand-yard stare - a frequent symptom of "shell-shock".
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 02-02-2018, 20:02:29
(http://cpie.lima-city.de/afrin-front-top.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Vietcong rus on 03-02-2018, 11:02:01
Heavy Tank - Iosif Stalin 2

(https://s8.hostingkartinok.com/uploads/images/2018/02/c737a345e858427d29178c365d1ebae3.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 03-02-2018, 15:02:17
(https://www.almasdarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/7-918x516.jpg)


ISIS child soldier in a recent propaganda video, Damascus. They're SO done, well at least in Syria. They declared war recently on HAMAS and killed one of it's members on camera tho.


Why does the belt has rounds in group of three separated by an empty "slot"?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 03-02-2018, 18:02:16
Could be to train them to 3 round bursts, or on how to clear a jam/misfire?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Vietcong rus on 08-02-2018, 06:02:30
Delete
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 08-02-2018, 20:02:51
Hi Vietcong, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the pictures you are posting are from World War II, right?

This topic is for pictures which are not from World War II, but from other eras. We have a separate topic for World War II pictures here: http://fhpubforum.warumdarum.de/index.php?topic=24.0


Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Vietcong rus on 08-02-2018, 20:02:22
Hi Vietcong, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the pictures you are posting are from World War II, right?
Hello! Yes, this photo is from World War II. Thanks for the link to the topic. Photos can be deleted.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 10-02-2018, 20:02:47
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVsQx-MXcAABbZ3.jpg:large)
Idlib Opposition territory after SAA's Abu al Duhar operation
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 15-02-2018, 00:02:31
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/The_Royal_Australian_Air_Force_has_completes_the_first_fuel_transfer_with_the_air_refuelling_boom_from_a_RAAF_KC-30A_Multi_Role_Tanker_Transport_to_a_U.S._Air_Force_F-35A_Lightning_II.jpg)
Belgium just joined the  Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet project ordering 1 A330 MRTT  :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 18-02-2018, 19:02:56
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWU8Z9zW0A0k5yF.jpg:large)

SAA's next target appears to be east Ghouta.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: VonMudra on 19-02-2018, 18:02:51
(https://i.imgur.com/027UsiF.jpg)

My god.  Someone did it.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 21-02-2018, 00:02:08
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/USSKentuckyBB-66.jpg/1280px-USSKentuckyBB-66.jpg)
The hull of the incomplete Kentucky is floated out of drydock in early 1950 to allow USS Missouri (BB-63) to drydock for repairs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Sander93 on 02-03-2018, 14:03:23
Photo of Leopard 2A6s of German-Dutch 414 Panzerbataljon I took on exercise in Germany last week:
(http://i66.tinypic.com/whh4w2.jpg)

Training together with the Dutch 45 Pantserinfanteriebataljon (mech inf bat):
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2ltq0sx.jpg)

(http://i66.tinypic.com/scgwvo.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 02-03-2018, 16:03:56
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXJoF38WsAAuP1D.jpg:large)

There's a war within a war in Syria: Tahrir al Sham and Ahrar al Sham are competing for complete Idlib control.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 14-03-2018, 23:03:25
(https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/28516166_158968088145177_1904855849741768093_o.jpg?oh=08b74ddf2f53c1ba32839cfa7e95b722&oe=5B33ECA4)

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Finnish Defence Forces parade in Helsinki Senate Square, May 16, 1920
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 15-03-2018, 20:03:51
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-H-442.jpg)

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1921 Third Silesian Uprising - Silesian insurgents with heavy machine gun MG08 during fights on Oder river.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 19-03-2018, 21:03:46
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYm4-hNXkAMUD4I.jpg:large)

No more Kurdish Afrin...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Captain Pyjama Shark on 25-03-2018, 16:03:37
(https://i.imgur.com/ewp4rQ3.png)

French and British soldiers prepare to defend a road near Nesle, in northern France, on March 25 1918. This is four days after the German Spring Offensive has broken through the British army on the Somme. The Allies are in crisis as the French consider withdrawing their troops to defend Paris, breaking contact with the BEF. One day later a Supreme Allied Command will be formed for the first time in the war. General Ferdinand Foch will be Allied Generalissimo. In return for the British placing their armies under his command, the French will agree to stand and fight before Amiens. This is a turning-point of the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 26-03-2018, 20:03:35
(https://i0.wp.com/militaryhistorynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cuba-in-Angola.jpg?w=700)
 Cuban tank crew during Angolan civil war, 1987
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 05-05-2018, 17:05:35
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-1067-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 07-05-2018, 23:05:43
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-H-453-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 08-05-2018, 00:05:36
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7086/26646070560_2be78d982b_b.jpg)


Boys Anti-Tank Rifle found at Irak during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 19-05-2018, 18:05:20
(https://i.imgur.com/ed2q9n7.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Born2Kill 007 on 31-05-2018, 12:05:22
(https://i.redd.it/shrwfdjin3111.jpg)
SMS Emden, 1915
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 25-06-2018, 01:06:31
(https://i.imgur.com/0mEyTs1.jpg?1)

Messerschmitts being replaced
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 26-06-2018, 21:06:39
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6c/d3/07/6cd3074fa01012e1ead8908c6c6d7d92.jpg)

M14E2 with ARVN Spcial Forces in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 28-06-2018, 08:06:11
(https://i.imgur.com/VV5w6rA.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 05-07-2018, 22:07:08
(https://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/photo/2015/03/the-vietnam-war-part-ii-losses-and/v50_AP994449817519/main_1200.jpg?1427913687)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 06-07-2018, 00:07:01
(https://i.imgur.com/FiSaDx5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 20-07-2018, 18:07:53
(https://i.imgur.com/xz9VBbb.jpg)

1951, still very much WW2.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 16-09-2018, 09:09:13
(https://68.media.tumblr.com/ccb250b7254bd34e5088df0e377257dd/tumblr_ozbw2p84PW1ut8ktco1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 25-09-2018, 17:09:42
(https://i.imgur.com/BBNzK8Z.jpg)

Bye bye Blenheims
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 15-10-2018, 02:10:24
(https://i.redd.it/go8x9jxa87s11.jpg)

French Flamethrowers in Verdun 1916 [colorized]
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 15-10-2018, 07:10:31
1951, still very much WW2.

Great picture, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 25-10-2018, 03:10:29
(https://i.imgur.com/EpiCxXB.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: pizzzaman on 11-11-2018, 18:11:23
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/79/f1/4d/79f14dba6086668c9b6c5ace6db208c2.jpg)

Can't believe the Great War ended 100 years ago, rest in peace to all who died in war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 11-11-2018, 18:11:55
1951, still very much WW2.

Great picture, thanks for sharing.

What country is that?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: FiveStars on 12-11-2018, 10:11:22
1951, still very much WW2.

Great picture, thanks for sharing.

What country is that?
Finland, you can see the Finnish roundels on the Stugs
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 12-11-2018, 11:11:58
Yes, like FiveStars said. The location is Helsinki Senate Square on 4th of June 1951: the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 12-11-2018, 12:11:12
(https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46019301_263820690993249_5739264123611381760_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&oh=3b66dacceb618b2ae4267ff5a6c1772a&oe=5C845E4E)

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Finnish Jägers on guard in Eastern Front (Riga bay?), 1916.

27th Jäger Battalion (Königlich Preussisches Jägerbataillon Nr.27) was a volunteer unit of finnish men who enlisted to Imperial Germany (1915-1918) to receive military training. Jägers returned to Finland in 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 17-11-2018, 15:11:23
(https://image.ibb.co/dC8w70/comunicado-ara-san-juan-3.jpg)

ARA San Juan (S-42) has been found by Seabed Constructor owned by Ocean Infinity, a US Private Company hired by the Argentine Government, on November 16, almost exactly one year since it went missing. The wreck lies 800m below the surface at 500km from Comodoro Rivadavia. As you can see from the image, there's a main body and some scattered remains around the area.

Preliminary reports indicate that the wreck's hull is badly damaged, deformed, collapsed and might show signs of an implosion. I believe the wreck will be inspected soon, filmed and photographed.

This puts an end to the tragic history of the 44 crewmembers of the San Juan, but it opens up a whole new investigation. 
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 05-01-2019, 19:01:39
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Cpartakovtsy-2.png)

Group photograph of Spartacist militia during the fighting in Berlin in January 1919, during the Spartacist Uprising.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 23-01-2019, 13:01:16
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-7853.jpg)

Gurkhas in Rajputana, 1933.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 23-01-2019, 19:01:05
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/df907f674aceb76b8f28d27b39fb2dca/tumblr_oxxhlcbCCl1rc7erjo1_1280.jpg)
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The destruction of anti-aircraft defense towers (Flakturm) in Berlin, 1948.
I still wonder why they have destroyed them so soon. Maybe it could have been converted into appartments for the refugees
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 23-01-2019, 19:01:52
Maybe part of the denazification effort after the war.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Oberst on 23-01-2019, 19:01:13
Well, some of them weren't destroyed, some  were (or atleast they tried).
Overall, destroying them was part of demilitarization. The flak towers had very large symbolic value after all. A big chunk of concrete build for defense in the middle of large cities is a big symbol of power and maybe oppression. Destroying is a symbol of change, as well as of who is now in power (and what the people in power may symbolize). Over all in germany a large number of buildings consrructed were either destroyed as part of the war any way, or demolished afterwards. And very few things got heavily repurposed. Also, quality of many buildings was not as good, as it would have lasted for "a thousand years" anyway. Look at the parteitagsgelände in nuremberg, which is very very ironic.

And turning them into appartments for refugees? Not so usefull. After all they are concrete bunkers ment to protect people for a limited time inside. There is no large amount of sanitary appliances in there and doing new pipings etc is an effort way too big for the limited amount of people living in there. Furthers it is massive concrete. It is wet, cold and dark. No place to live.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 24-01-2019, 11:01:06
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-P-2704-1.jpg)

Loyalists defending Belweder (Presidential Palace) during May Coup in Poland, May 1926.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 25-01-2019, 13:01:15
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-2162.jpg)

Chinese officer checking weapons recovered from shot down Japanese plane, you can see two Nambu Type 14 pistols, Type 92 machine gun (copy of Lewis) and Type 97 (copy of Vickers Class E). Manchuria, 1932.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 26-01-2019, 13:01:28
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-134.jpg)

Italian colonial troops from Somalia (Dubats), during Second Italo-Abissynian War, 1935.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 27-01-2019, 11:01:44
Military parade in Gdańsk, June 1945.

(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_86-3-11.jpg)

Beretta M1938/44

(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_86-3-19.jpg)

Fourth sailor that looks kinda like Matthew McConaughey, armed with Gewehr 43, rest armed with a mix of Mausers including Kar 98K's, and some Kar 98AZ's.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 28-01-2019, 13:01:58
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-1126-10.jpg)

Austrian soldiers with Skoda PA-II armoured car during February Uprising, 1934.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 29-01-2019, 12:01:29
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-52.jpg)

Ethiopian AA gun during war with Italy, 1935.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 30-01-2019, 11:01:34
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-H-356-3.jpg)

Patrol from Voluntary Legion of Women (Ochotnicza Legia Kobiet) in Lviv during Polish-Ukrainian War. November, 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 31-01-2019, 16:01:33
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-B-119a-2.jpg)

Polish policemen armed with Mosins wz. 91/98/25 (converted to 8mm Mauser and to accept Mauser bayonets). Interwar period.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 01-02-2019, 12:02:21
(https://preview.redd.it/ftatszpt4mez.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=17d82c2b6ffb7f45bc7119ae1e8f2aafbcc033a6)

Group of military observers being briefed before Battle of Shanghai
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 02-02-2019, 12:02:22
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-2143-2.jpg)

American troops from Shanghai Volunteer Corps during Battle of Shanghai.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 03-02-2019, 13:02:43
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-254-1.jpg)

Albanian rebels, 1927.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 04-02-2019, 13:02:02
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-H-207-6.jpg)

Cavalrymen from 1st Uhlans Regiment of Polish Legions, Eastern Front of the First World War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 07-02-2019, 14:02:26
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-8490.jpg)

Japanese artillery guarding causeway during Battle of Shanghai. October, 1937
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Post by: Ivancic1941 on 07-02-2019, 20:02:08
(https://preview.redd.it/ftatszpt4mez.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=17d82c2b6ffb7f45bc7119ae1e8f2aafbcc033a6)

Group of military observers being briefed before Battle of Shanghai
So American, French, German, Italian and Polish observers with Japanese commander? Really interesting picture, later on they will all kill between themselves  :(
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 08-02-2019, 14:02:14
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-8495.jpg)

Type 94 tankette's transported by train, Second Sino-Japanese War. April, 1939.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 09-02-2019, 00:02:11
(https://i.imgur.com/vhYiiu4.jpg)

German medics helping out Finnish white forces, 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 09-02-2019, 12:02:20
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-H-175-2.jpg)

Soldiers of Polish Legions (part of  the Austro-Hungarian Army) in modern day Ukraine, 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 10-02-2019, 12:02:51
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-126-12.jpg)

Ethiopian soldiers. Second Italo-Abyssynian War, 1935.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 11-02-2019, 12:02:27
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-1960.jpg)

Chinese armoured train. Manchuria, 1932.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 12-02-2019, 15:02:59
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-6773.jpg)

Nationalist's PzKpfw I tanks on the outskirts of Madrid. November, 1936.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 13-02-2019, 13:02:22
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-2138-2.jpg)

Japanese attack at Nanjing, 1937.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 14-02-2019, 15:02:26
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-46.jpg)

Armed Ethiopian hut :P Second Italo-Abyssinian War, 1935.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 15-02-2019, 10:02:57
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-2143-1.jpg)

Soldiers of Shanghai Volunteer Corps guarding International Settlement during Battle of Shanghai, 1937.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 16-02-2019, 12:02:07
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-1945.jpg)

Feng Yuxiang's soldiers during Beijing Coup, 1924.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 17-02-2019, 11:02:14
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-6732.jpg)

Wreck of a Republican BA-6 destroyed during Spanish Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 18-02-2019, 13:02:42
(https://www.forgottenweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Teruel-Aragon-front-Rut-Abale.jpg)

Republican troops using Maxim-Tokariev machine gun during Battle of Teruel, Spanish Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 19-02-2019, 11:02:36
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fb/fd/d8/fbfdd87746c4c2d91e9ac21ea652bfdc.jpg)

LRRP operator with Sten Mk IIs in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 20-02-2019, 12:02:34
(https://i.redd.it/7u47iuiu2x911.jpg)

Communist soldier with M1941 Johnson, Chinese Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 21-02-2019, 10:02:21
(https://i.imgur.com/a9vY6Xv.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 21-02-2019, 16:02:49
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/97/7e/f0/977ef001843211470de7aaab50af1f14.jpg)

Portuguese soldier with Madsen machine gun in Angola
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 22-02-2019, 10:02:17
(https://i.imgur.com/AV5E7nM.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 22-02-2019, 17:02:52
(https://www.gurkhabde.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Untitled5.png)

Gurkhas during Borneo Confrontation
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 23-02-2019, 11:02:40
(http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_2017_03/147849-sniper-786.jpg.521ed0c4c2ee36aef7b9965ffda50564.jpg)

Australian soldier in Korea.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 24-02-2019, 11:02:55
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-H-175-3.jpg)

Soldiers of Polish Legions, Eastern Front, 1914.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 24-02-2019, 13:02:10
(https://i1.tnews.ir/2018/07/15/115065458_147492284ebbff.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 25-02-2019, 12:02:34
(http://www.kingsheadberwick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/KOSB_Malaya_001_2.jpg)

British patrol in Malaya
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 26-02-2019, 10:02:32
(https://captainstevens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SAS-sniper-with-L42A1-and-an-M79-grenade-launcher-1024.jpg)

SAS sniper in Oman, 1974.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 26-02-2019, 23:02:00
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBACoh6XYAA_bfU.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 27-02-2019, 12:02:40
(https://img.bulawayo24.com/articles/Rhodesian-SAS.jpg)

Rhodesian SAS operators
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 28-02-2019, 10:02:18
(https://sites.google.com/site/iirzeczpospolitapolska/_/rsrc/1472868239457/wojna-polsko-bolszewicka-3/ft17_dyneburg8.jpg)

Polish FT's during Battle of Daugavpils (part of both Polish-Bolshevik War and Latvian War of Independence), 1920.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 01-03-2019, 13:03:18
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-2144-2.jpg)

Japanese fighting in Shanghai with a support of Type 87 armoured car, 1937.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 02-03-2019, 00:03:51
Some historians consider the Japanese fighting in China 1937 as part of WWII, and I can see why.

(https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/cun_66_0525_vn-TunnelRat-LanceCorporatalRonRockliffe-6RAR-June1966.jpg)
'Tunnel rat' Lance Corporal Ron Rockliffe 6RAR, of Campsie, NSW, prepares to drop into a Viet Cong tunnel during Operation Enoggera, June 1966.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 02-03-2019, 12:03:32
(https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/P01706_003.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 02-03-2019, 12:03:12
Some historians consider the Japanese fighting in China 1937 as part of WWII, and I can see why.

Yes, I personally consider Secon Sino-Japanese war legitimate part of WWII. But for the sake of consistency I'm posting these photos here.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 02-03-2019, 22:03:52
(https://i.imgur.com/F13BngV.jpg)

sFH 18 still in use in 1987.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 02-03-2019, 23:03:18
(https://wwiiafterwwii.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/dec2018.jpg)

A member of Vietnam’s DQTV militia takes aim with a M1 Garand in December 2018.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 03-03-2019, 10:03:54
(http://i.imgur.com/9pDHoAb.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 04-03-2019, 10:03:01
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-1952.jpg)

Chinese soldier in Manchuria during Japanese invasion, 1932.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 05-03-2019, 09:03:35
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/96/7a/bf/967abf1da29a03bf0467980d4ba70d15.jpg)

Latvian and Polish soldiers posing together after Battle of Daugavpils, 1920.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 06-03-2019, 13:03:26
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-141-1.jpg)

Mass for Italian soldiers performed with an altar set up on top of a L3/33 (L3/35 ?) during Secon Italo-Abyssinian War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 07-03-2019, 14:03:03
(http://i.imgur.com/mZD8jQh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wG1zboc.jpg)

Chinese tanks captured by the Japanese in Nanjing. December, 1937. Description claims that these PzKPfw I's are rearmed with DP machine guns, but to be honest I call that bullshit... For me it looks like they kept stanard MG-13 with flash hider.

(http://www.collectorssource.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/g/mg13_dx36281_edited-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 08-03-2019, 13:03:49
(https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/55/407/large_000000.jpg)

British soldiers checking Egyptian SU-100 during Suez Crisis, 1956
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 09-03-2019, 12:03:43
(http://www.koreanwar-educator.org/memoirs/faris_bob/faris_1.jpg)

US Soldier with captured Chinese Bren chambered in 7,92x57mm (made in Canada during WWII for China, to accept ZB-26 magazines). Korean War
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 10-03-2019, 11:03:24
(http://vietnamveterannews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/896.png)

Australian Centurions in Vietnam
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 11-03-2019, 11:03:53
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/1_Szwadron_U%C5%82an%C3%B3w_5_Dywizji_Strzelc%C3%B3w_Polskich_w_Nowoniko%C5%82ajewsku%2C_1919.jpg)

Uhlans from 5th Polish Rifle Division during Russian Civil War. Novosibirsk, 1919. The division was formed as part of Polish Army in France. It consisted of Poles living in Russia and POW's from Polish Legions.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 12-03-2019, 09:03:45
(https://i.redd.it/8es048ix1tc11.jpg)

Abandoned Egyptian Archer. Suez Crisis, 1956.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 13-03-2019, 03:03:18
What a disgusting thing the Archer is. Sure the 17pdr is nice but what the hell?

(https://i.redd.it/dzkud936eol21.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 13-03-2019, 11:03:23
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-6779.jpg)

Colonial troops from Morocco with captured Republican T-26. Spanish Civil War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 14-03-2019, 11:03:04
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-2154.jpg)

Exhausted defenders of Beijing taking whatever rest they can get. July, 1937.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 14-03-2019, 14:03:54
(https://saab.com/globalassets/regional-websites/finland/press-releases/draken.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 15-03-2019, 15:03:34
(https://i.redd.it/qloch9iof8g01.jpg)

Early production AMX-13 with M24 Chaffee's turret. Algeria, 1959.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 16-03-2019, 12:03:20
(https://www.militaryimages.net/media/scorpion-cvrt-falklands-war-1982-04.98528/full)

Scorpion and Scimitar during Falklands War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 17-03-2019, 12:03:30
(https://i.redd.it/6u9fzc3s1mr11.png)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 17-03-2019, 17:03:17
nice pic !
i'm currently reading about it.


(http://humanbonb.free.fr/Phototheque/images/phototheque/normal/56290186260.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 17-03-2019, 23:03:03
(https://i.imgur.com/zVT2kUv.jpg)

The american proposition for Finland's assault rifle in the end of 1950's
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 18-03-2019, 11:03:40
(https://i.redd.it/8pq9igknl88z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 19-03-2019, 15:03:38
(https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/i/PIC/PIC_1-E-6778.jpg)

Moroccan Regulares before beign sent to Spain. April, 1937.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 20-03-2019, 11:03:03
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/90/71/aa/9071aab2a5ec4a9af9a9af27af2930cb.jpg)

Commonwealth soldiers (probably Australian) during Malayan Emergency posing with captured communist banner.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 21-03-2019, 13:03:40
(http://i.imgur.com/C0A64wC.jpg)

Girl from the IRA with AR-18
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 22-03-2019, 11:03:59
(https://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.496636.1510067752!/image/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 06-04-2019, 23:04:52
(https://i.imgur.com/oDGi8DV.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 23-04-2019, 05:04:33
(https://i.imgur.com/caOY1d0.jpg)

Argentine F9F Panther lay destroyed after being shot up by Argentine Shermans during the Azules vs Colorados infighting, 1962.

The Azules vs Colorados (Blues vs Reds) was a small scale armed conflict between slightly leaning Peronist Army and Air Force officers and generals and the anti-Peronist Navy officers. The Army and Air Force (Blue) officers wanted to include the Peronists in the resolution of social conflicts (Peronism was banned after Perón fled the country following the "Revolución Libertadora" in 1955). Meanwhile, the Navy (Red) was heavily anti-Peronist as they were the ones responsibles for the Bombing of Plaza de Mayo in June 1955, leaving 300 civilians dead, during the "first" government of Juan Domingo Perón.

The fighting was rather sporadic, with several skirmishes between the two forces. At the end, the Reds, the Navy, insurgents were defeated and they lost power after the 1963 National Elections.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 08-05-2019, 04:05:37
(https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*VQ84eJrDhHIGEDowQHgHCw.jpeg)

Quote
A UH-1B armed with an M-139 cannon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano-Suiza_HS.820)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Kasztelan on 25-06-2019, 15:06:16
(https://i.redd.it/69nag2an5qjx.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: th_battleaxe on 12-07-2019, 09:07:32
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/SMU-5_Kotor.jpg)

SM U-5 of the K.u.K. Kriegsmarine (Austro-Hungarian navy). Under the command of Georg Ritter von Trapp (yes, that von Trapp), she sank the French armoured cruiser Léon Gambetta on April 27th 1915.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 12-07-2019, 18:07:59
This isn't a "conflict," but instead a US police action from 1947 in Texas.

Quote
Armed troops form a roadblock at Texas City, Texas, as all persons, including workers, were barred from entering the area where new explosions were expected. Fire in huge oil storage tanks burns in background.

(https://www.shorpy.com/files/images/SHORPY_01236u.jpg)

I thought it was cool because of the M3 Scout Car :)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 30-08-2019, 10:08:43
(https://i.imgur.com/k0efUWS.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 04-09-2019, 07:09:59
(https://i.imgur.com/pRyu02Y.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 18-12-2019, 08:12:59
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xu9S4x605yQ/WkFMsJjGTpI/AAAAAAAAIcs/O7NITyj0hD8WT8X9AAL07ljcXiCdeyWawCEwYBhgL/s1600/1948_LBW_00201_20%255B1%255D.jpg)

Hetzers, SU-76, Universal Carrier, T-34-85s, KV-1... of The Yugoslav People's Army in 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 18-12-2019, 14:12:18
I don't see the KV-1
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Wilhelm on 18-12-2019, 17:12:21
(https://i.imgur.com/k0efUWS.jpg)

When/where is this from?
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 18-12-2019, 17:12:37
When/where is this from?

1951/Bardufoss, Norway.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 19-12-2019, 08:12:19
(https://i.imgur.com/3et9Xlr.jpg)

Parola 1958.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 20-12-2019, 18:12:57
(https://i.imgur.com/WnqY2ni.jpg)

Indonesia 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 02-01-2020, 08:01:12
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/0126e90fe1b7849cec51cf1ef2809189/ceea9a1e210daa04-09/s1280x1920/7b55605387161f5ea44b817a4cdcdc7974b536a7.jpg)

The 25th Infantry Division. Korea 1951.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 04-01-2020, 13:01:56
(https://ic.pics.livejournal.com/477768/45283359/16653183/16653183_original.jpg?fbclid=IwAR2lqses-dAwjIik29lb9-sr4ixthJhxcXkSck19oiduRbGShXTiqCTQ6Rc)

Switzerland 1967.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 17-01-2020, 10:01:35
(https://i.imgur.com/yvEx3ob.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 04-02-2020, 08:02:21
(https://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pictures/e2-def-det_exercises/20161219_10-04494-20.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Seth_Soldier on 12-02-2020, 19:02:03
(https://68.media.tumblr.com/b43a78265e279d0433dbedfeb12948f6/tumblr_musk5wmlwB1reh0fqo1_1280.png)
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Austrian policeman practicing with a Rast & Gasser 8mm revolver Date: 1934-1938
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 15-02-2020, 14:02:11
(https://i.imgur.com/0ehObTY.jpg)

Nederlands-Indië.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 16-02-2020, 10:02:51
(https://i.imgur.com/itzQuQE.jpg)

Detachment Brandenstein.
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Post by: Torenico on 19-02-2020, 02:02:20
(https://i.redd.it/3ob5dx9bzpg41.jpg)

A Mexican BO-105 Bolkow helicopter about to yeet ex-USS Connolly DD-979 with 2.75 inch high-explosive rockets during the sinking exercise portion of UNITAS Gold, 29 Apr 2009.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 19-03-2020, 06:03:48
(https://miro.medium.com/proxy/0*l2K3aK1Sgbm8kgzd.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 20-03-2020, 09:03:12
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRUc5gmXkAAVKBj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 29-03-2020, 09:03:35
(https://i.imgur.com/qQrwYmc.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 04-04-2020, 12:04:30
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/93/79/d5/9379d50d801bd8e86133625224309c78.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Matthew_Baker on 23-04-2020, 05:04:44
From Reddit;

(https://i.redd.it/jwihn14txeu41.jpg)

Captions say the text reads - "God, if I die young, send me to heaven because I was already in hell."

Yugoslav Wars around 1993
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 29-04-2020, 11:04:41
(https://i.imgur.com/GA22EHj.jpg)
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Post by: nysä on 01-05-2020, 07:05:19
(https://i.imgur.com/GJm861v.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 01-05-2020, 14:05:03
(https://i.imgur.com/GA22EHj.jpg)
What's this one? They look British or Dutch to me.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 01-05-2020, 16:05:23
What's this one? They look British or Dutch to me.

Dutch Army training in La Courtine 1960.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Slayer on 01-05-2020, 21:05:16
OK cool, I thought I'd recognised the badges on the berets ;)
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Post by: Torenico on 05-05-2020, 17:05:43
(https://i.redd.it/8y6mco3yvtv41.jpg)

USS Iowa firing her main battery in the 1980s while working with NATO warships.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 07-05-2020, 06:05:46
(https://p5.storage.canalblog.com/55/10/435799/125210315.jpg)

BLMEO, Indochina 1946-48.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 09-05-2020, 06:05:34
(https://byronchristopher.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/nicaragua-1980036.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 09-05-2020, 09:05:01
(https://i.imgur.com/28e53oO.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 21-05-2020, 10:05:03
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/cc/b8/6eccb881c724468f4af7c6933fb0d2e4.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Ivancic1941 on 22-05-2020, 12:05:30
(https://c8.alamy.com/comp/E0W1JK/nov-12-1960-old-war-follows-when-the-former-commander-in-chief-of-E0W1JK.jpg)

Karl Doenitz saluted by Bundeswehr Marine officers , December 11,1960
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Post by: Leopardi on 25-05-2020, 12:05:17
(https://www.militaryimages.net/media/german-armour.40361/full?d=1521498406)

Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 06-06-2020, 07:06:04
(https://i.imgur.com/tvNcjwt.png)

Parola, 6 June 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 09-07-2020, 09:07:42
(https://5b0988e595225.cdn.sohucs.com/images/20200327/f17145dbbb334d9ead5f66faf9adde10.jpeg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 19-07-2020, 06:07:39
(https://c6.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/G33180350/21667957_RlWHM.jpeg)

Berlin, August 1945.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 24-07-2020, 19:07:21
(https://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/11/93/90/12/1983oc10.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 26-07-2020, 11:07:26
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iO-SasnP4EM/UvOnFMx3XiI/AAAAAAAABrE/PX_cHfx5khE/s1600/70388419.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 01-08-2020, 09:08:39
(https://i.imgur.com/OF0lnov.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 04-08-2020, 23:08:14
(https://i.imgur.com/t0nU6oQ.jpg)

1949
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Post by: Leopardi on 05-08-2020, 17:08:54
(https://i.imgur.com/5TOY2ns.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 05-08-2020, 18:08:15
Great pictures Leopardi. That Sturmi seems to be from the first delivery batch of 30.



(https://i.imgur.com/usRU0PM.jpg[)

Battle of Xa Cam My.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 08-08-2020, 05:08:19
(https://i.imgur.com/03O8cPt.jpg)

North Korea 1953.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 14-08-2020, 10:08:06
(https://images86.fotosik.pl/459/9fd55b8f2bd41cc8.png)

Yom-Kippur War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 15-08-2020, 17:08:17
(https://s00.yaplakal.com/pics/pics_original/9/6/3/10511369.jpg)

T2 from Régiment blindé colonial d'Extrême-Orient, destroyed by a Việt Minh IED/mine. Tonkin (Indochina), January 1952.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Torenico on 16-08-2020, 05:08:50
Is that a fake gun mounted over the 37 mm turret? What is wrong with the 75 mm, it appears to have a missing breech...
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 16-08-2020, 06:08:41
Those are all dummy guns.
http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_M31_tank_recovery_vehicle.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18NedB4PFmw
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Post by: Torenico on 17-08-2020, 05:08:45
Yeah, it appears that there are two preserved examples in Argentina: a M31B1 y M31B2, at least one came without the fake 75 mm.

(https://i.imgur.com/le5c0wl.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 20-08-2020, 13:08:37
(https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/vietnam2802.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 26-08-2020, 07:08:25
(https://i.imgur.com/XXHFE2z.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 28-08-2020, 11:08:25
(https://i.imgur.com/RIJTTQO.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 30-08-2020, 05:08:10
(https://i.imgur.com/6iLi5Mc.jpg)

Marawi Crisis 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 10-09-2020, 07:09:54
(https://i.imgur.com/DnFNLJ8.jpg)

Dutch Marines repel TRI attack in East Java, 1946.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 12-09-2020, 06:09:41
(https://i.imgur.com/KOc5n0Y.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 13-09-2020, 06:09:15
(https://i.imgur.com/zdFnRa5.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 19-09-2020, 06:09:37
(https://i.imgur.com/OW00jCS.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 20-09-2020, 08:09:28
(https://i.imgur.com/rB45HFD.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 23-09-2020, 07:09:58
(https://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/1/1481/10368/14968463/6/brdm-2-armored-vehicles.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 24-09-2020, 19:09:06
(https://i.imgur.com/29c4hfm.jpg)

Straubing, early 50s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 25-09-2020, 09:09:51
(https://i.imgur.com/ii5F8p0.jpg)

First Liberian Civil War.
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Post by: Seth_Soldier on 04-10-2020, 12:10:01
Polish 4th Scorpion Armoured Regiment memorial at monte cassino

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/3b67ce9c71af9e48c61335afeeb3b575/tumblr_oatyhza3NO1reg6u1o2_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 10-10-2020, 12:10:11
(https://i.imgur.com/MUBNKBc.jpg)

Lebanon 2017.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 14-10-2020, 06:10:17
(https://i.imgur.com/bzXA4JJ.jpg)

South Korea, November 1950.
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Post by: nysä on 15-10-2020, 06:10:41
(http://archives.ecpad.fr/wp-content/gallery/raid-des-engins-blindes-de-reconnaissance-ebr-dans-le-sahara/ALG-58-78C-RC248.jpg)

Panhard E. B. R. 75 in Sahara, 1958.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 16-10-2020, 17:10:16
(https://i.imgur.com/oqCGPQr.jpg)

Cambrai on fire. Advance East of Arras. October 1918.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 17-10-2020, 06:10:04
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/july-1967-after-the-six-day-war-israel-tripled-its-surface-area-the-picture-id154902816?s=2048x2048)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 22-10-2020, 06:10:01
(https://i.imgur.com/yyxXXMj.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 23-10-2020, 11:10:48
(https://i.imgur.com/CdwjvV8.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 27-10-2020, 06:10:19
(https://i.imgur.com/jVcOmOH.jpg)

3. Jägerbrigade, Vienna 1956.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 29-10-2020, 15:10:43
(https://i.imgur.com/iaelDRE.jpg)

1978
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 30-10-2020, 13:10:05
(http://www.katiousa.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/n30us5yngpjz-1024x769.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 03-11-2020, 04:11:14
(https://i.imgur.com/GQ3IukT.jpg)

PLO in West Beirut, 1982.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 04-11-2020, 08:11:08
(https://i.imgur.com/5sczF9t.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 05-11-2020, 06:11:27
(https://i.imgur.com/GSNdn5T.jpg)

GSFG tanks dispersing the demonstrators in Berlin, 17 June 1953.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 08-11-2020, 07:11:21
(https://i.imgur.com/fMQz3XF.jpg)

Portuguese paratrooper nurse, Aura Emília Rico Teles. Guinea-Bissau, late 60s.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 09-11-2020, 06:11:26
(https://i.imgur.com/Rdi8BHs.jpg)

Inchon-Seoul 1950.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 13-11-2020, 08:11:20
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c3/a0/41/c3a041874a02357011fafe869929655f.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 16-11-2020, 07:11:50
(https://i.imgur.com/SpCiPoW.jpg)

ArEG, Hessen.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 21-11-2020, 07:11:02
(https://i.imgur.com/2hitCaa.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 22-11-2020, 21:11:40
(https://abload.de/img/126026467_36249275308fykqz.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 30-11-2020, 05:11:23
(https://i.imgur.com/3x6LsbS.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 02-01-2021, 13:01:47
(https://i.imgur.com/OlCvyhW.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 03-01-2021, 06:01:59
(https://i.imgur.com/CS44B4g.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 10-01-2021, 14:01:56
(https://i.imgur.com/pmoiqAq.jpg)

Obstacle crossing with Renault. Finland ~1934.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 26-01-2021, 06:01:52
(https://i.imgur.com/9U6vzzm.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 14-02-2021, 06:02:24
(https://i.imgur.com/I7424Sr.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-02-2021, 07:02:39
(https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/2012/newsspec_3415/img/sniper-640x630.jpg)

Siege of Sarajevo, 1992
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Post by: nysä on 28-02-2021, 06:02:32
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1BOHLjTDSJo/T6wMZtoQYVI/AAAAAAAAADQ/_J0hOqzHb2c/s1600/z5.jpg)

Givati Brigade 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Leopardi on 17-03-2021, 16:03:32
(https://i.imgur.com/dc0h4Wf.jpg)

1977
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 25-03-2021, 04:03:21
(https://i.imgur.com/1LjcruK.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 27-03-2021, 07:03:30
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D916yV9tXGA/X-kG79xB3eI/AAAAAAAAszA/43gsi8f-u4wy0pp5xxCeqZjMuS22kMr3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/t44serial25-e92f2db997d66b9521cf0a7ee12cbffc.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 27-03-2021, 10:03:04
(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-674x446/06/6a/ed/e3.jpg)

1995
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 08-04-2021, 06:04:38
(https://i.imgur.com/gSjrsbD.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 17-04-2021, 05:04:35
(https://i.imgur.com/LZ4RBPy.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 26-04-2021, 13:04:59
(https://i.imgur.com/k9tRCtf.jpg)

ISU-152M and ISU-152K being used as an engineering (clean-up) vehicles, Chernobyl 1986.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 29-04-2021, 15:04:29
(https://i.imgur.com/dxKNnzt.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 07-05-2021, 13:05:13
(https://i.imgur.com/CMLTXd9.jpg)

Moscow 2021.
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Post by: nysä on 22-05-2021, 16:05:18
(https://cdn.britannica.com/90/177090-050-133E7B13/German-machine-gun-emplacement-World-War-I.jpg)

Stormtroop training school at Sedan 1918.
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Post by: Rawhide on 26-09-2021, 11:09:32
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Episode_after_Battle_of_Zonnebeke_1918_Hurley.jpg/1280px-Episode_after_Battle_of_Zonnebeke_1918_Hurley.jpg)

Australian soldiers in trenches at the Battle of Polygon Wood
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 06-11-2021, 13:11:33
On this day in history: 2016 – Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces launched the Raqqa campaign, a successful military operation with the goal of isolating and eventually capturing the Islamic State's capital city, Raqqa.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/YPG_and_YPJ_machine_gun_Raqqa_%28February_2017%29.jpg/1280px-YPG_and_YPJ_machine_gun_Raqqa_%28February_2017%29.jpg)

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YPG and YPJ fighters in combat
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 28-12-2021, 15:12:09
(https://i.imgur.com/bzjf1Tm.jpg)

1 Warszawska Brygada Pancerna, 2021.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 02-01-2022, 10:01:43
(https://f.ptcdn.info/134/075/000/r0wtfj2uo6RblNOk69G4-o.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 04-01-2022, 06:01:34
(https://i1.wp.com/silahreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/%D1%88%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%8F.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 05-01-2022, 08:01:54
(https://i.imgur.com/38Vw8ud.jpg)

Finland 1931.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 22-07-2022, 11:07:37
(https://i.imgur.com/hq2Q4iR.jpg)

The expansion of Tempelhof airdome, September 1948.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 10-09-2022, 16:09:25
(https://i.imgur.com/2HXZAdh.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 11-10-2022, 05:10:01
(https://i.imgur.com/idUHmS0.jpg)
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: Rawhide on 21-01-2023, 11:01:26
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Charles_XII_is_crossing_the_D%C3%BCna%2C_1701.jpg/1920px-Charles_XII_is_crossing_the_D%C3%BCna%2C_1701.jpg)

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Battle of Riga, the first major battle of the Swedish invasion of Poland, 1701
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 22-07-2023, 10:07:06
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f84/14/26/14/48/chetni10.jpg)

Bosnian War.
Title: Re: Picture of the Day (Other eras)
Post by: nysä on 12-03-2024, 05:03:32
(https://i.imgur.com/jAFVgVu.jpeg)