fingers284
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Shout out to ArmedGinger just an awesome dump of photo's over the last # of days....thank you.
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Dark Alley Dan
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Agreed. Lotta good stuff in there. 
Dark Alley Dan
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The Power of FLINCH Compels You!
especially when shooting rifle grenades
At least he was smart enough not to do it off his hip or shoulder.
Dark Alley Dan
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He is firing a rifle grenade. I would say without a doubt that he has had, in any given month, more trigger time than you have had in your whole life.
Dark Alley Dan
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I don't doubt it. And he's flinching, as many of us would. I know I would.
Any particular reason you're being snarky about this? Bad day at the office?
Snarky? Like you? Once again you prove that you have thin skin.
You came across as mocking the fellow. I just decided to sort you out. I put it in proper context for those that may not know the reality of the picture.
Dark Alley Dan
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Very thoughtful of you to assume the worst intentions, then take it upon yourself to "sort me out". You must be a blast at parties.
Would you have anything you'd like to contribute to the thread, or did you just stop by to police things?
I would post pics of me shooting, but I'm flinching in all of them. I would be afraid you would say nasty things and make me cry.
I did contribute to the pic; I provided info and context that the soldier was firing a rifle grenade and not just a ball round. Remind us what you contributed to the pic, other than a bs comment.
Dark Alley Dan
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You enjoying your Friday? I sure am. Gonna type this, then go eat supper with a woman who loves me. Soon, a good night's sleep in a warm, dry bed.
Not sure what's up your bum, buddy, but I hope it resolves itself. You take care now.
Not sure what's up your bum, buddy, but I hope it resolves itself. You take care now.
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In other news...
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Visible gun barrel markings suggest the nearly complete StuG III took down at least 17 enemies."
From Popular Science, which explains the ridiculous headline.
"Construction workers in Germany digging along the North Sea’s rugged coast discovered a massive World War II relic painted with evidence of its dark past. According to archaeologists in the district of Cuxhaven, about 58 miles northwest of Hamburg, experts recently excavated a nearly complete Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) assault vehicle. The remnants of this formidable tank have been buried in the sand beneath the Nordholz naval air base for over 80 years.
Similar to other tanks, the StuG III was Nazi Germany’s most widely produced tracked vehicle during the war. The defense company Rheinmetall constructed over 9,300 of them throughout the war, only ceasing production in April 1945. Unlike other tanks, the StuG III’s assault gun was fixed in place, instead of installed on a rotating turret. This meant its four-person crew needed to move and position it facing a target each time before firing. Despite its overall size, the StuG III felt much smaller from the interior.
The view inside is very impressive. It feels oppressively cramped,” Cuxhaven archaeological heritage director Andreas Hüser said in a recent interview.
These design features weren’t necessarily limitations, however. Although researchers have yet to definitively prove that this particular StuG III saw combat, well-preserved details suggest it spent much of the war in action. At least 17 white marks are still visible on its gun barrel,likely a symbol for each enemy tank it destroyed.
Burying enemy weaponry and vehicles after a defeat may sound strange, but it was actually a relatively common practice from Allied forces following World War II’s conclusion. Its location in dry sand at the edge of a slope also protected the StuG III from deterioration. Even after more than 80 years, portions of its original camouflage paint are still clearly visible, and some of its running gear remains undamaged. Near the StuG III, archaeologists also recovered remnants of small shells and light ammunition."
Not only from an archaeological point of view but also simply because the vehicle is almost complete, this is an important find,” explained Hüser. “Armored vehicles surviving in such a complete state are otherwise rare.”
Experts are now prepping the StuG III for transport to Munster in August for additional preservation work. From there, it’s scheduled for delivery to the Bundeswehr’s Military History Museum in Dresden for public display."
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"WWII assault tank found buried in sand near the North Sea
Visible gun barrel markings suggest the nearly complete StuG III took down at least 17 enemies."
From Popular Science, which explains the ridiculous headline.
"Construction workers in Germany digging along the North Sea’s rugged coast discovered a massive World War II relic painted with evidence of its dark past. According to archaeologists in the district of Cuxhaven, about 58 miles northwest of Hamburg, experts recently excavated a nearly complete Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) assault vehicle. The remnants of this formidable tank have been buried in the sand beneath the Nordholz naval air base for over 80 years.
Similar to other tanks, the StuG III was Nazi Germany’s most widely produced tracked vehicle during the war. The defense company Rheinmetall constructed over 9,300 of them throughout the war, only ceasing production in April 1945. Unlike other tanks, the StuG III’s assault gun was fixed in place, instead of installed on a rotating turret. This meant its four-person crew needed to move and position it facing a target each time before firing. Despite its overall size, the StuG III felt much smaller from the interior.
The view inside is very impressive. It feels oppressively cramped,” Cuxhaven archaeological heritage director Andreas Hüser said in a recent interview.
These design features weren’t necessarily limitations, however. Although researchers have yet to definitively prove that this particular StuG III saw combat, well-preserved details suggest it spent much of the war in action. At least 17 white marks are still visible on its gun barrel,likely a symbol for each enemy tank it destroyed.
Burying enemy weaponry and vehicles after a defeat may sound strange, but it was actually a relatively common practice from Allied forces following World War II’s conclusion. Its location in dry sand at the edge of a slope also protected the StuG III from deterioration. Even after more than 80 years, portions of its original camouflage paint are still clearly visible, and some of its running gear remains undamaged. Near the StuG III, archaeologists also recovered remnants of small shells and light ammunition."
Not only from an archaeological point of view but also simply because the vehicle is almost complete, this is an important find,” explained Hüser. “Armored vehicles surviving in such a complete state are otherwise rare.”
Experts are now prepping the StuG III for transport to Munster in August for additional preservation work. From there, it’s scheduled for delivery to the Bundeswehr’s Military History Museum in Dresden for public display."
Dark Alley Dan
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Seen that one before. Soviet sub crew shot a polar bear. - dan
