Category Archives: miscellaneous

Introduction to the Bazooka

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Introduction to the “bazooka” (2.36-inch AT Rocket Launcher M1A1) from the technical manual TM 9-294: 2.36-inch A.T. Rocket Launcher M1A1, War Department Technical Manual, September, 1943. I. INTRODUCTION 1. SCOPE. a. This manual is published for the information and guidance of … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a Dope!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

This illustration from the “Don’t be a Dope! Handle Equipment Right!” series was included in the ordnance parts manual for the M55 quad .50 caliber machine gun trailer. Appropriate to the subject of the manual, the artist has added an … Continue reading →

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Flying and Fighting Trim

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

 

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When Not to Salute

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“When Not to Salute” from the U.S. Navy’s Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, January 1944. Left to Right, Top to Bottom: WHEN UNCOVERED (WITHOUT HEAD DRESS); WHEN IN RANKS (IF ADDRESSED COME TO ATTENTION); WHEN ENGAGED IN GAMES OR … Continue reading →

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Searchlight Maintenance

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

During WWII in France in 1945, two soldiers change the carbon rods in a carbon arc searchlight. In this type of searchlight, the carbon rods are slowly eroded during use and must be regularly replaced to maintain the proper performance. … Continue reading →

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WAAC Officer Qualifications

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The following officer qualifications are taken from a WWII recruiting pamphlet for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC): A candidate for [Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps] Officers’ Training School must: (a) Be a woman citizen of the United States. (b) Be … Continue reading →

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Four Wheels to Survival

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“4 Wheels to Survival: Your Car and Civil Defense” is a U.S. pamphlet produced by the Civil Defense during the Cold War in 1955.   4 Wheels to Survival YOUR CAR AND CIVIL DEFENSE  Your car can be “four wheels … Continue reading →

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Japanese Searchlight Truck

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

BETIO ISLAND, TARAWA ATOLL. This 98 cm. searchlight truck represents standard equipment that has also been taken on Saipan, Peleliu, Lae-New Guinea, and Little Kiska Island. Small size and ease of movement make this light practically impossible to detect. Power … Continue reading →

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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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New Airplane Insignia

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Introduction of new aircraft insignia by the U.S. Navy and Army in WWII from Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, NAVPERS, August 1943: This is the new airplane insignia adopted by the U.S. Navy and Army after much experimenting. The old … Continue reading →

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