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Post by BURT "The Great" on Aug 9, 2011 12:39:21 GMT -5
Exactly, The cuff awards are just as common on the battlefield as the Iron Cross was but to those that actually did the fighting in Create and Africa also true for the shoulder shields of the Crimea issued for service 41-42 and others. It doesn’t take much to research or ask people on the net what they think or know. I wanted to find out the correct ID Disc (Dog Tag) numbers for the 3rd fallschirmjager Rgt. I found everything from marked words spelling out the fallschirmjager and the name of the solder to numbers but it wasn’t till I actually found examples of dog tags and documents from a book telling me that the Fallschirmjagers NEVER had any Names/Words on the tags. It was only issued ID numbers that told the individuals Rgt,Kp/Unit information and solders ID # incase they ever got caught behind the lines the enemy wouldn't know what unit he was from. This was only true of the Fallschirmjager units. In this book it also had the 3rdFj, Kp numbers listed. Its quite fun to examine the history behind the uniforms.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Aug 9, 2011 12:15:04 GMT -5
Update information please
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Aug 9, 2011 7:47:29 GMT -5
Whats the part?
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Aug 2, 2011 14:54:45 GMT -5
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 28, 2011 10:07:56 GMT -5
December please
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 18, 2011 8:40:40 GMT -5
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 18, 2011 8:26:00 GMT -5
Well the 3rd Fallschirmjager will be at the event. With some surprises
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 12, 2011 18:37:12 GMT -5
Okay then so only the 1st 2nd and 3rd fallschirmjager regiments had the right to wear the regimental cuff title but not authorized to wear them in combat. The awards cuff titles they did wear into battle. Very good we both get a cookie. Now we are all clear. Thanks for your help on this.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 12, 2011 15:21:39 GMT -5
Beg to differ... I got pictures of those on them also but HEER units did wear those HG div. GD div. and SS divisions and regiment had them in battle.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 12, 2011 13:52:29 GMT -5
Good eye on the SS falschirmjuger but he does have a cuff title in combat and yes the other 2 are France in Mid 44. The 3rd fallschirmjager book 2nd edition also has them wearing the Krete cuff in combat at Monte Cassino so it was also worn in Italy and from the time of its conception till the end of the war But the argument is pointed that they did wear them on the fliegerbluse in combat.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 12, 2011 13:14:34 GMT -5
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 8, 2011 7:35:18 GMT -5
My sentiments exactly. I'm glad to see you still lurking on these boards. Boy... it just keeps getting better and better out east. Thanks guys, I'm getting back into it with both feet. It was much to long but now the health has improved to the point that I can once again enjoy the sport. So with that said lets kick this pig and get our game on...
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 7, 2011 7:57:37 GMT -5
OK, I just got the quote for the MG42 and unfortunately the new release date time. This is the reply "HK$3,200. Expected available date is 1st to 2nd quarter of 2012 if you order (wholesales volume) today." Now this is WHOLESALE plus shipping to the USA is HK$1800.00 per item so total WHOLESALE would be $650.00 US. After markup your looking at around US$1000.00 that's if the market holds till 2012 NOT. So the price will go up.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 6, 2011 10:19:58 GMT -5
Sorry to rain on the parade but expect the price to be around $900 - $1200 at the low end for the MG42. I requested a quote from them.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 6, 2011 8:51:37 GMT -5
It is I, the one and only. ;D
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 5, 2011 14:59:48 GMT -5
Some what dry on here Ray..
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 5, 2011 14:23:24 GMT -5
This sounds ever so interesting.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 20, 2008 8:54:05 GMT -5
Yes, A VERY BIG THANKS to Sean for creating and hosting this awesome game. He really did do a great job.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 16, 2008 8:32:35 GMT -5
TODAY is the last day to get the $30.00 Reg. entry fee. After today the gate fee will be $40.00. So contact SEAN adirondack.wargames@gmail.com and Register.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 15, 2008 11:09:58 GMT -5
Why don't we have a Monte cassino game? Let Sean work on his next little surprise. Have patience Just a reminder this WEDNESDAY IS IT..... Get your reg. into SEAN or you'll have to pay the $40.00 at the gate...... or face the firing squad. German humor
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 15, 2008 7:22:33 GMT -5
Nice pics Alder. That would be a fun place to play but somehow it would seem wrong. No? Nice stories your Grandfather wrote Wolfgang. It was great they were recorded for posterity. The mess kit is two pieces. One is a big pan with a handle and covering that is a two compartment pan on top. I don't have pics and don't plan on buying it unless someone wants it. Bring it and I'll buy it.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 14, 2008 15:25:51 GMT -5
Partisan Profile Name: Salvatore Alfredo Catanzarro Birthplace: Sicily Age: 47 Occupation: Wine Maker/part time Tailor Born in Sicily in 1896 Salvatore moved to Naples with his parents in 1906. A Veteran of World War I Salvatore enlisted in the Italian army in 1915 just after the signing of the London Pact. Severely wounded during the Battle of the Piave River he sat out the remainder of the War. In the troubled postwar Period Salvatore found himself intrigued with Mussolini and Socialism he volunteered during the Spanish civil war where he was again severely wounded. Salvatore returned to Naples and worked in his fathers business. He began to work part time in a local tailor shop manufacturing custom suits which he excelled in. He went into another business with his cousin.... a brothel which ended up bringing Salvatore a great deal of money. Catanzzarro then went into a semi retirement and moved to the Liri Valley in late 1941 where he built himself a small farm. In the Fall of '43 with the landings at Salerno, Salvatore once again found himself drawn to war, much to old at this point in his life to enlist in the regular army, he moved into the German Garrison. Living, eating and sleeping amongst the Germans, Salvatore will not hesitate to bear arms for the Axis alliance as an irregular because of his undying support for the Mussolini Regime. He has strong leadership qualities and is fearless in battle almost so to the point of being careless. He is fluent in German French and Spanish. He is quite resourceful. Soft spoken for his robust size Salvatore is always well groomed and manicured even during these uneasy times and can be seen enjoying a glass of red wine at any time of the day. WOW !!! This is just awesome...... That's what I'm talking about... Great job...
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 14, 2008 14:42:13 GMT -5
Is it all right if I wear my DAK M43s with my gerbirgsjager uniform to the game? As long as you have a period uniform or clothes, I see no problem.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 14, 2008 11:54:06 GMT -5
You'll have 3 BARs at the event Sam's, Mine, and YankeeDiv26's. Thats enough please. ;D
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 13, 2008 19:57:46 GMT -5
I guess so. You are going to sell that lot I guess. Who's coming on Friday?
THE ONLY ITEMS allowed for sale at the event will be BBs, batteries and Gas sold by Airsoft Corner ONLY.If you wish to sell something to someone at the event, it will have to be made off of the property. Unless you have a NYS SALES TAX ID # and approval from the event organizers.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 10, 2008 7:32:25 GMT -5
I really don't think satchell charges are a good idea. They were NOT meant to take out machine gun positions unless they were in cement heavy bunkers, which the event doesn't have. Especially in an airborne unit, they were hivhly valuable assets for taking out bridges, heavy reinforced bunker complexes, and armor. Using one when fragmentation grenades were avalable was what they were advised not to do from day 1 (there are training films/tactics manuals that specifically suggest how to assault an MG position through suppressive fire and fragmentation grenades). Using a satchel charge requires someone to run up VERY close to a bunker that is shooting hundres of rounds at a bag of explosives on your body, then dispose of it in/on the position, then getting out of the blast radius before the fuse went out. Satchell charges were also not readily avalable to dispose on every/any MG position they came across. Satchell charges also had not fragmentation aspect and were meant to dispose of the enemy through concussion alone. We really should just substitute satchel charges with an appropiate amount of fragmentation grenades. It wouldn't interfere with the scenario and also be a more historically correct tactic. //end rant// <YD> Its up to you... BUT Trust us. YOU WILL NEED A FEW SATCHEL CHARGES FOR THIS EVENT
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 9, 2008 20:20:04 GMT -5
First. IF you did NOT register with Sean for the game the price at the gate will be $40.00 so I strongly suggest that you REGISTER by email to qualify for the $30.00 game fee.
Second. We are considering satchel charges for dislodging the German defenders from Strong points. All of this and the use of hand grenades, land mines and trip bombs will be better explained along with the mission objectives at the game. So just show up at the event... YOU WONT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE ...
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 9, 2008 14:15:21 GMT -5
Juice bottle grenades are really simple and get the job done perfect IMO. They're those awful tasting kid's drinks you can buy at the grocery store and come in little barrel shaped bottles. We fill them up with a small black powder charge and fuse in my reenacting unit then spray paint them OD. They don't win style points but when they're mid-air or blowing up...it doesn't really matter. That's why I made a few WWII correct MKII's that I wear for that purpose. I won't add any pyro to them (unless the event coordinators say so) and instead can just fill them with a little sand or whatnot. If we give every one of the allies 1-3 of them they can just stuff them into their pockets...or we can just not use them at all. I may charge like 50 cents a peice just to cover making them. <YD> We should keep it safe and only use dummy or salt grenades. The powder is just a bit unsafe.
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jul 7, 2008 8:25:42 GMT -5
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Post by BURT "The Great" on Jun 28, 2008 6:27:43 GMT -5
CRAP.......... You made me out......Just remember...... Land minds to the right, not the left..... You , go right. THATS AN ORDER SOLDER ! Hey Wait a second are you talkin' to me or him? I LOVE IT !!! .... The brain works fast and the fingers are slow......SOLDER ..... SOLDIER...its all GREEK to me..... HAHAHAH
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