Monthly Archives: August 2009

From Bayonet to Heavy Artillery

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

  This illustration from Tactical and Technical Trends shows the primary weapons of the WWII German infantry division according to range — from the lowly bayonet (15½ in.) to the divisional artillery (20,000 yds.) WEAPONS OF THE GERMAN INFANTRY DIVISION Based on … Continue reading →

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More MG Ammunition at Hand

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

GI innovation from Combat Lessons, No. 6. Combat Lessons was published by the Operations Division of the War Department to give officers and enlisted men lessons from battle experiences of other soldiers.   More MG Ammunition at Hand This innovation … Continue reading →

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An Account of the Battle of Beja

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following personal account of the Battle of Beja is taken from the book Over to Tunis by Howard Marshall which was published in 1943. Beja is a charming little white town on a hillside some twenty-five miles north-west of … Continue reading →

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Camp Tophat

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A photograph from the site’s collection showing an unknown soldier at Camp Tophat with the “Penny Arcade” in the background. Camp Tophat was located on the outskirts of Antwerp and was one of the Cigarette Camps which processed U.S. soldiers … Continue reading →

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Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 10

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The articles from “Tactical and Technical Trends” No. 10 have been added to main Lone Sentry site. Issue No. 10 was published in October 1942 and covers both Allied and enemy forces. Particularly interesting articles from the issue include: The … Continue reading →

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Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 9

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Tactical and Technical Trends” No. 9 (October 8, 1942) has been added to the main site. Interesting articles include: German Single-Seater Inflatable Dinghy German 105-mm Howitzer Japanese Parachute Troops Axis Use of French Mechanized Equipment Intelligence from German Prisoners of … Continue reading →

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