Monthly Archives: November 2010

Panzerbeobachtungswagen III

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Panzerbeobachtungswagen III (Pz Beob Wg III) were German armored, fully-tracked artillery observation vehicles developed on obsolete PzKpfw. III chassis. The hull machine gun and main armament were removed to allow more interior space for radios and equipment. A single machine … Continue reading →

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Back to the Ardennes

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Back to the Ardennes” — a new line of toy soldiers from King & Country. K&C’s latest soldier releases portray German figures in winter uniforms during the opening stages of the Battle of the Bulge. BBG032: Prize of Arms BBG033: … Continue reading →

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WWII Bunkers in Iceland

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Fearing a German invasion or raids, Iceland was garrisoned by British troops, Canadian troops, and U.S. Marines during WWII. As part of the island defenses, the Allies built a variety of bunkers around strategic points on the island. The article … Continue reading →

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Captured FW190 Film

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Russian training film on the German Focke-Wulf FW190 showing the FW190’s main features, armament, and flight performance:      

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Blitzkrieg, France 1940

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Two recent 1/35th Dragon kits depicting German men and panzers during the Blitzkrieg in France in summer of 1940. The first kit is a Panzer III Ausf. E equipped as the vehicle was used in the Blitzkrieg. The second kit … Continue reading →

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