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Post by burbankamaki on Apr 2, 2007 11:15:13 GMT -5
My US history instructor has basically left the topic of our final paper completely up to us, as long as it pertains to US historyfrom 1877 to 1980. with my growing intrest in WWII reenactment, I've decided i want to write a paper on general infantry loadouts during the war. one small problem, i need two sources other than the so beloved "internet" does anyone have any cites on hand that i could look up that have any information whatsoever about gear and loadouts? any information at all would be greatly appreciated ^_^
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Post by burbankamaki on Apr 2, 2007 11:36:54 GMT -5
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YankeeDiv26
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Post by YankeeDiv26 on Apr 2, 2007 15:02:51 GMT -5
i say get the book. Its a great reference guide not only for projects but for ww2 reenacting. like almost all research essays just dont make it your only source. another good idea might be to find some unit TO&E's. I know there are plenty online but im not exactly sure how to aquire some in print. I did a project very similar to this last year and see if i can find the bibliography to give you some in print sources. now quit making us do your work slacker and get going on that final.
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Post by Cpl. Hicks on Apr 2, 2007 16:34:47 GMT -5
A vet and (cue trumpet) the Library.
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Post by Go4Broke on Apr 2, 2007 19:37:54 GMT -5
"Up Front" by Bill Mauldin - You can probably find it at your local library, and Barnes and Nobles usually has it in stock at their stores. And if I might make a suggestion, the topic of GI equipment might be kind of dry to the average person, perhaps expanding your topic to how the GI's lived and fought, and how their equipment affected them would make for a better essay. I also recommend "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose as an excellent account of the fighting in Northwestern Europe.
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Post by burbankamaki on Apr 2, 2007 21:08:03 GMT -5
haha, problem is i could care less how much my history teacher likes it, as long as i have fun doing the paper! i asked him if the topic was oke, and he just kinda shrugged and said "as long as it pertains to US history..." my whole 12 posts on this forum has been nothing but asking questions, time i learn some stuff of my own and start to really contribute!
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