Shotguns. While the ol' scattergun doesn't see such widespread use in the tactical fields as it used to, there is no doubt that a shotgun still makes an almighty mess of things at close range. This is why shotguns (and their wielders) were such a despised enemy on the fields of … [Read more...]
World War Two was a monumental turning point for the history of our world. The number of countries (and troops) involved, the geopolitical ramifications concerning the outcome and the massive surge in warfare technologies earned the war its nickname "The Big One". In the … [Read more...]
A quick video showing how the German Webbing from WW2 would be assembled and worn. Note that there are various configurations and multiple ways to wear the webbing. This video shows just one way and shows a unique way of securing the gas mask canister with 2 utility straps (this … [Read more...]
The early years of World War Two were pretty grim. 1942 was a low point for the Allies, the Germans controlled Europe and most of North Africa; they were at the gates of Moscow. The Japanese controlled much of Asia and their fleets roamed the Pacific. The US Army trained … [Read more...]
In the arena of handguns, no gun enjoys as great of a mystique or quite so strong a passion as John Moses Browning's M1911. Truly, this pistol is one of the first mass-produced handgun styles that brought the idea of field maintenance and shootability to the end user in quite … [Read more...]
Trench and field watches played a vitally important role beginning with the first and second World Wars. Pilots, infantry officers, artillerymen, and many other military service roles relied on accurate timepieces to help them coordinate precise attacks and maneuvers. … [Read more...]
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