Category Archives: research

Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 Storage and Shipment

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Instructions for storage and shipment of the Dodge weapons carrier and variants (WC-51 through WC-60) from TM 9-808: ¾-Ton 4×4 Truck (Dodge), War Department Technical Manual, January 1944. STORAGE AND SHIPMENT 194. STORAGE AND SHIPMENT (GENERAL).   a. The 3/4-ton truck … Continue reading →

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Small Wurzberg German Radar

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Report on the German “Small Wurzburg” radar from U.S. Naval Intelligence report Japanese Electronics, March 1945: The “Small Wurzburg” or “Bowlfire” was first designed in 1936, and is one of the most efficient Radars. It is primarily for A.A. fire control … Continue reading →

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SO-7M Radar

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following report on the WW2 SO-7M truck-mounted surface search radar was published in the September 1944 issue of C.I.C. (Combat Information Center) published by the U.S. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. What the SO-7M can do… The … Continue reading →

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The Bombing of Germany

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

PBS’ American Experience presents The Bombing of Germany, an excellent documentary on the American and British bombing of Germany in WWII with extensive color footage and veteran interviews. Documentary Home Page Full Video Online at PBS Government Film: Memphis Belle … Continue reading →

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Removing Inner Bogie Wheels on Horizontal-Volute Suspension

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Instructions for removing the inner bogie wheels on the M4 tank with horizontal-volute spring suspension (HVSS) from Army Motors, Vol. 5, No. 11, February 1945. SPECIAL TOOLS FOR YOUR NEW H.S./M.F.T. Meaning: Horizontal-Suspension M-Four Tank. If that is your brand, this SOP is … Continue reading →

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Antiairborne Defense

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A guide to defense against airborne troops from Cavalry Mechanized Reconnaissance Squadron, Cavalry Field Manual FM 2-30, U.S. War Department, Washington, DC, March 1943: ANTIAIRBORNE DEFENSE The reconnaissance squadron is a highly effective agency in the scheme of antiairborne defense as … Continue reading →

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Jacques Littlefield Collection (MVTF)

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF), founded by Jacques Littlefield, is a large collection of tanks and military vehicles housed in Portola Valley, California. MVTF was established in 1998 to establish and preserve a collection of vehicles to serve the … Continue reading →

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F4U Corsair in Action

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Squadron Signal Publications have just announced their newest “In Action” book on the F4U Corsair. This new volume on the F4U Corsair updates Squadron Signal’s previous books on the well-known aircraft. SS1220: F4U Corsair In Action by Jim Sullivan. From … Continue reading →

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New Book: Panzer III in North Africa

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

  New book release from Oliver Publishing. Battleline I: Workhorse—The Panzer III in North Africa by Claude Gillono Over 50 black-and-white photographs and 5 pages of full color illustrations. Part of the Firefly Collection.    

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Canfora Panther

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Canfora will soon be taking preorders on their new book Panther which will combine models and dioramas with historical research and photographs. Panther has an impressive list of contributors including Hilary Doyle, Mirko Bayerl, Phil Stutcinskas, Lester Plaskitt, Gunnar Jansson, … Continue reading →

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