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I saw all that.Probably very posed.
Grizz
I agree, but did you notice the ejected cartridge in the air??
At least the shooter had the common sense to shoot 90 degrees from the animal's head.
Camels, love em or hate em. They can be be the most frustrating animals you love or hate. In the end, they're delicious when slow BBQed over a deadwood fire, often helped out by copius quanties of Camel/cow chips to keep the coals hot.
Camel milk/cheese, is gross IMHO, smells and tastes like their urine smells. It's definitely an acquired taste, which I never could manage to like.
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steamy teabag
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From your experience. Please write a book. I'd love to read about it.
George, it would bore you to tears. The story behind this one was the most peaceful contract I had the privilege to partake in. Quite literally a walk on a very large, very cold/hot beach.
I'm the most forgettable person on earth.
Even my wife seems to have forgotten my name, bless her tepid little heart.
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Lawrence of Arabia had a tale of a Great War attack in which he and his buddies were galloping their camels across the desert toward an enemy position, lots of yelling and bullets flying both ways, when suddenly his went down hard and he took a tumble. He continued the attack on foot. Later, he returned to his late mount to strip his gear from its carcass and found the fatal bullet hole in the back of the beast's head, and realized it was his own dumb fault.
I've had a lot of experience hunting with horses and I'd never dream of shooting off a horse's back, partially because you're not likely to hit your target.
Grizz
American soldiers of the US 96th Infantry Division attacking Japanese positions on “Big Apple Ridge” during the Battle of Okinawa (1945).
If you look closely, you’ll see the soldier with the M1 Garand in the foreground is wearing a captured Japanese Nambu holster (presumably with a Type 14 pistol) as well as two wrist watches. He also appears to be using a leather M1907 rifle sling as a secondary belt.
If you look closely, you’ll see the soldier with the M1 Garand in the foreground is wearing a captured Japanese Nambu holster (presumably with a Type 14 pistol) as well as two wrist watches. He also appears to be using a leather M1907 rifle sling as a secondary belt.
“D-day Peleliu, African Americans of one of the two segregated units that supported the 7th Marines - the 16th Marine Field Depot or the 17th Naval Construction Battalion Special take a break in the 115 degree heat, 09-15-1944”
If you look closely, you’ll see that some of these Marines are armed with US M1903A3 rifles. I found that interesting as photos of M1903A3 rifles in combat are relatively uncommon when compared to M1s or M1903s.
If you look closely, you’ll see that some of these Marines are armed with US M1903A3 rifles. I found that interesting as photos of M1903A3 rifles in combat are relatively uncommon when compared to M1s or M1903s.
"Many people know that, due to the importance of the Panama Canal, the beam of US warships was designed to allow them to transit the Canal. However, did you know that many US warships were also designed with height restrictions as well?
Some of the most important shipyards were located on the East Coast of the United States. Most, such as the Brooklyn Navy Yard (Formally the New York Navy Yard) were located past the Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge only has a clearance of 127'. To allow vessels to reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard, they had to be able to pass under this bridge.
Some warships were just to big and had to find other ways to fit. Some, like USS Constellation (CV-64) here, were fitted with a folding mast. The mast could be folded over to allow the ship to travel under the bridge.
While it did work, these restrictions were a major reason for the eventual closure of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It was getting to difficult to constantly disassemble the complicated electronics before making the journey to the Brooklyn Navy Yard."
Some of the most important shipyards were located on the East Coast of the United States. Most, such as the Brooklyn Navy Yard (Formally the New York Navy Yard) were located past the Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge only has a clearance of 127'. To allow vessels to reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard, they had to be able to pass under this bridge.
Some warships were just to big and had to find other ways to fit. Some, like USS Constellation (CV-64) here, were fitted with a folding mast. The mast could be folded over to allow the ship to travel under the bridge.
While it did work, these restrictions were a major reason for the eventual closure of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It was getting to difficult to constantly disassemble the complicated electronics before making the journey to the Brooklyn Navy Yard."
Camels don't usually run, they go into attack mode. Great animals, if they like you or aren't having a PMS day.
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Eugene and Mikhail share a moment.
I still find it shocking that no one wore ear pro back then. I find pistols loud. I can’t imagine at day at the range with center fire rifles.
Yes, that's why a lot of us have degraded hearing today. No ear protection and shooting with the steel helmet on to act as a resonator of sorts.
These are Brno No 1's (or TGF's) in .22LR so not really an issue when compared to center fire.
