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Hello everyone, Yesterday I was sent 2 volumes of the Diaries of Delmar Ray Stephens AOM 1/c of the USS Enterprise CV-6 (Do I have the coolest job or what!? I work as the Collections Manager at t...
I'm thinking of foiling my next mini project which is a P-51D. I've read plenty about foiling and I've got all the tools, glues and I've got my faithful roll of Bacofoil. I was just wondering if an...
I don't think its too early to think about forming our Zoners virtual softball team. Order our shirts, get in some practices and be ready by spring to challenge some of the pron sites to a game. ...
Japanese-American soldier of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team digging a slit trench, date unknown View photo
Troops of Company H, 3rd Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, US 82nd Airborne Division escorting a captured German SS soldier, Bra, Belgium, 25 Dec 1944 View photo
From World War II Database: Matsu was the name sake ship of her of destroyers. She was commissioned in 1944 with Lieutenant Commander Tsuneo Yonei in command as a member of Destroyer Squadron ...
Japanese-American sergeant of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team delivering mail to a Jeep driver, date unknown View photo
During the war there were plenty of machines suggested by numerous construction bureaus and construction gruops for the needs of Russian army and the Front, either before war and during it. Also th...
There are many misconceptions regarding the use of 'Special Attack' units by the Japanese. Among these is that the so called 'Kamikaze' pilots were all fanatical automatons busting to die for the E...
just mail whatever you want to ask..and i'll teach you guys... just to get ready in case you'll be dropping by...
The initial training plane of the Austrailian AF. Interesting article from the RAAF Museum site. It accounted for the first RAAF training death. A Lt. Duckworth. From the Australian War Memoria...
Hey, my name's tyler. im 14 and live in Iowa. dont worry, im not an out walking around. anyways, was searching up WWII and found this forum. Seemed intresting so i thought that i'd stop by. oh, and...
From World War II Database: The Type 14 10 cm single-barrel anti-aircraft guns were placed into production in 1925, but due to cost concerns, only 70 were built. During WW2, all Type 14 guns th...
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team eating a meal in the field, Italy, date unknown View photo
(I knew that would get Jim's attention!) I've long felt that one of the biggest problems with the US medical system is lawyers. Prices started skyrocketing, and care started going down the sh*tter...
Hello fellows, I was a petty officer during second world war and belonged to post 297 and would like to find mr. Moridian he was my company commander and or any members that are still alive, tha...
And as my own tradition is, here some gifts fer ya'll... gi-rene for you're reenacting... Geek44 for you're kids...have nice sleep for once Nick! Whiterook for you're NFL pleasure... JimO f...
I'm Mats from Sweden and are a big RC-tank enthusiast. I have been intresst or armor sins kid, and got some small 1/16 tanks The last months i have building on my latest project, the Swedish made I...
As many may know, I'm a member of an non-IPMS affiliated modelling club. Things are pretty relaxed and generally fun but they pride themselves on inclusiveness and generally, they succeed. Rivet co...
Heres an attempt at doing up a figure, Its a 1/35 Tamiya German soldier. pretty generic. It was fun, but these things are a lot of work. I still gawk when I see a dio full of figures, as well as t...
I've got a question that I frankly don't know how to go about answering. Decided I would throw it out here to see if anyone knows the answer or could point me in a direction. My father served in ...
Troops of US 82nd Airborne Division marching behind M4 Sherman tank in a snowstorm toward German occupied town of Herresbach, Belgium, 28 Jan 1945 View photo
M4 Sherman tank and troops of Company G, 740th Tank Battalion, 504th Regiment, US 82nd Airborne Division operating in snowy conditions, near Herresbach, Belgium, Jan 1945 View photo
Troops of US 82nd Airborne Division marching, near Herresbach, Belgium, 28 Jan 1945; note heavily loaded ammunition sled View photo
Here I am after the "Blitz" was over, a little tired, but still they forced me to get a pic with Santa (and a Packer Santa hat on to boot), HO HO HO!!! :xmas3: To everyone here, ladies and gent...
Many have read or at least heard of these battles, and I have always wanted to start one off here at The Zone for our very own, so here it is. I only have a couple pics so I will hold off until ...
Yo, since I'm in the mail and won't be back in a while I wanted to leave you all with this...
Though we were pulling your leg huh? Wallace not only exists, but could be on his way to visit with you! See thread for details... http://worldwartwozone.com/forums/65560-post175.html
After months of promises and goofy posts Wallace the mascot has finally set out on his World War II Web WeaselÂ’s Wickedly Wild World Wide Wandering Tour 2008. See thread for details... http://wo...
A friend from Thialand sent me these pics of the Moon-Venus-Jupiter show. Pretty cool. Attachments 2.jpg (18.5 KB) 4.JPG (61.6 KB) 6.JPG (53.5 KB) 7.JPG (34.9 KB...
Corporal Luther E. Boger of US 82nd Airborne Division reading a warning sign, Cologne, Germany, 4 Apr 1945; note Thompson submachine gun and Panther tank wreck View photo
The Confederate Army fought under many banners. Two in particular became the major symbols of their cause. History has led to confusion between these two ensigns: "The Battle Flag of Northern Vi...
Since my other post, I've been paying more attention to the word NAZI in these ACME releases I found. Do you think the use of the word to describe "all that was German" was part of the US/Allied...
From World War II Database: Zhang Haipeng (sometimes Chang Hai-peng) was a general in the Chinese Northeastern Army under warlord of Manchuria Zhang Xueliang. Initially, he led the 2nd Provinc...
Generaloberst Gotthard Heinrici Born 21 December 1886 at Gumbinnen Died 13 December 1971. Heinrici was a professional soldier who is acknowledged as a master of defensive warfare. His service ...
Nazi War Prisoner Married By Proxy McAlester, Okla. - Married by proxy to his sweetheart in Germany, A prisoner of war (second from left front) in camp at McAlester, Okla., is surrounded by comrad...
LONG TOM MOUNTED ON SHERMAN TANK CHASSIS. This 155-mm. gun was one of many that concentrated on targets across the Moselle before the assault.
You guys are going to love this. Ask anyone who searches for photos of armor and they will tell you half the work is sifting through hits that turn up models. Last week during a discussion in Lan...
Video of the North American Aviation TB-25N Mitchell - N8195H - "Heavenly Body". Shot last summer in Camarillo California. North American Aviation TB-25N Mitchell - N8195H - "Heavenly Body". If y...
1939 - SS-Fuhrer Himmler begins deportation of Polish Jews 1941 - British cruiser Devonshire sinks German sub Python 1941 - Japanese emperor Hirohito signs declaration of war 1942 - Gasoline ra...
~~~ POETRY OF WAR ~~~ [ a wide variety of poems relating to warfare throughout the ages ] Please post your own new poems about War [ or war-related subjects ] in here? Or post your favourite War p...
King George VI of the United Kingdom inspecting Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Cecina area, Italy, date unknown View photo
From World War II Database: After working with Jon Parshall of CombinedFleet.com website for many years, I, C. Peter Chen, had officially joined the staff of the venerable Japan... Full article
From World War II Database: Full title: Remembering Sam: A Wartime Story of Love, Loss, and Redemption When journalist Tom Brokaw coined the term "The Greatest Generation", he had in mind a g...
Japanese-American soldiers marching in the V-J Day parade, Livorno, Italy, Sep 1945 View photo
From World War II Database: So for the life of this blog, the look has been the pretty much the same. I decided to make a change. We still have three columns, but a cleaner, more journalistic ...
From World War II Database: DD371/A16-3/(444)UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET DESTROYERS, BATTLE FORCE U.S.S. Conyngham (DD-371)Pearl Harbor, T.H., December 17, 1941. From:
Andres Bonifacio (1863-1897), a Phillipine revolutionary hero, founded the Katipunan, a secret society which spearheaded the uprising against the Spanish and laid the groundwork for the first Phili...
Like i said in my hello thread i would post up some screenshots of the map im making after 2 days give or take a few hours here is were i am at the moment. sugestions and feedback most welcome
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching at a review, Livorno, Italy, Sep 1945, photo 1 of 2 View photo
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team at an awards ceremony at 'Yankee Stadium', Livorno, Italy, Sep 1945 View photo
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching at a review, Livorno, Italy, Sep 1945, photo 2 of 2 View photo
(Reprinted from the Immortal Chaplins Foundation) Chiune Sugihara 2000 Recipient of the Immortal Chaplains Prize for Humanity In 1940, as Consul-General for Japan in Lithuania he risked all to wr...
From World War II Database: BiographyOZAWA, Jisaburo, Vice Admiral, I.J.N.OZAWA was one of the most experienced officers of the Japanese Navy, having held major commands afloat since well before...
As a new member here, thought I'd share a couple of photos from one of my regular trips to the WW2 battlefields in Italy. First, the American Cemetery at Nettuno.
Hi - I'm a British member, whose father served in WW2, and have spent most of my life visiting WW2 battlefields and interviewing veterans. Nice to have found another WW2 forum. Looking forward to a...
I'm new to this site and just wanted to post some more pictures of this man, whos photo is well known. He was at the battle of the Bulge part of 2nd Company, I SS Panzer, Grenadier Rgt 1 LAH Hol...
This ship and three others served in the U.S.Navy during World War II with a catapult launched Kingfisher seaplane.Recovery was a real pain. Attachments Mystery Ship.jpg (23...
Hello All, I found your site while exploring the net for armor information. It's a very interesting site. Your forum topics really cover the spectrum of WWII. I have had an interest in WWII sin...
Japanese-American troops of 100th Infantry Battalion, US 442nd Regimental Combat Team inspecting a confiscated German field kitchen, Brescia, Italy, 18 May 1945, photo 2 of 2 View photo
Japanese-American troops of 100th Infantry Battalion, US 442nd Regimental Combat Team inspecting a confiscated German field kitchen, Brescia, Italy, 18 May 1945, photo 1 of 2 View photo
http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/01/10011940.jpg http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/01/10011937.jpg Not quite the exact way you remember it but I can't find any large (over thumbnail size...
what a find this site is awsome just what i was looking for. I make maps for call of duty series and the amount of pictures this site as will help me a great deal. Thankyou for a excellent site:app...
Hello to all who are currently on. I arrived here yesterday, like what I saw and joined. I am Italian but live in the US.
PIGS sometimes, as if you did'nt know, but still!!!!! A. 2 fist fights in our parking lot this morning before the sale B. A female employee got punched in the face by a "lady" customer for not gi...
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Seravezza, Italy, 1944 View photo
In reading Karl's link on the RAF Bomber Command, I again had questions about the behind this two-pronged strategy. I'm under the impression that one reason for this option was that BC was pretty ...
For all you naysayers Attachment 5257 And so it begins..... Attachment 5258 Attachments DSC00337.JPG (141.9 KB) DSC00339.JPG (148.5 KB)
Hello to all who are currently on. I arrived here about 30 minutes ago. like what I saw and joined. I am a WWII buff and have been to others sites as well. This is a good one and I will plan on ret...
While researching for a model that I'm building, I came across this interesting comparison of the emotions felt by heavy bomber crews while carrying out their missions during WWII: Operational Fly...
Thank goodness the site is back up & running - I felt so deprived without my daily WW II zone-fix. For those interested in anything about World War I, here is a link that offers much in the way of...
I got this kit via ebay, boxed with another Revell B24. The kits were complete, but when I tried to put the '24 together the wings and fus. were so warped/gappy that I just got frustrated and put i...
anyone know where I can get some B17 reference photos? I'm building a 1/72 scale Fortress. Havent really decided what kind of finish I want on it. anything will help!
From World War II Database: Paul Giesler was born in Siegen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He studied to become an architect, but in the early 1920s became involved in politics as a member of...
Portrait of Giesler, circa 1940s View photo
Paul Giesler with his deputy Heinrich Vetter, Hagen, Germany, 17 May 1942 View photo
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team moving through Massa, Italy, 1944 View photo
Awesome, was it not?!! :dancer01: :dancer01: :dancer01: :dancer01: :dancer01:
Hitlers Golden Bookmark given to him by his beloved Eva has been recovered. Talk about a women who standing by her man..This gal was sure smitten with her guy...The full story... Feds recover 'Hitl...
After years of lying unused, a historic tunnel complex built in 1940 can be bought for $7.4 million. More...
Whilst browsing though the NZ equivelant of E-Bay I found this book Soldiers of Destructions and thought of you guys :D Quote: "The SS Death's Head Division 1933-1945" Princet...
My name is Maria, gi-rene's Mom. I finally decided to join in to this forum, I see some of my old friends and my Son. I hope to make more friends in here. Maria
Hungarian troops manning a 105mm 37M howitzer, which was a redesignated German 10.5 cm leFH 18 light field howitzer, circa 1943 View photo
From World War II Database: Tunku Osman Khalil Shah Tunku Muhammad Jiwa was educated at the Hutchin School in Penang, Malaya, the Sultan Abdul Hamid College (SAHC) in Alor Star, Kedah, Malaya, ...
I added these two airfields to my Flickr set of high res aerial photos and will ad more as time permits. Aerial Photos WW II - a set on Flickr
Saying hello to everyone. Im a WW2 enthusiast looking for details/pictures of the Sherwood forresters, who my grandfather served with during WW2. Also an ex member of the Intelligence corps myself,...
I bought a 1948 infantry journal press 1st edition history of the sixth marine division signed by the preparer and editor first lieutenant Bevan G. Cass. This book belonged to lt. colonel george mc...
Map showing German gains during first days of the Battle of the Bulge, 16-25 Dec 1944 View photo
10.5 cm K 17 and 10.5 cm K 14 field guns at the US Army Field Artillery Museum, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States, 23 Dec 2007 View photo
From World War II Database: The 10.5 cm Kanone 17 field guns were designed by Krupp in 1916 with the main goal of extending the range of the existing 10.5 cm Kanone 14 field guns. The resulting...
Troops of US 44th Armored Infantry Battalion and M4 Sherman tanks of US 6th Armored Division advancing toward German lines near Bastogne, Belgium, 31 Dec 1944 View photo
Map showing American troops reclaiming territory lost during early days of the Battle of the Bulge, 26 Dec 1944-5 Jan 1945 View photo
From World War II Database: Near the end of a term in EN101, I spend part of a talking about WW2 and the role mass communication. Most people think I'm going to talk radio, but no. FDR had the...
Map showing front lines at the Ardennes forest immediately before the Battle of the Bulge, 15 Dec 1944 View photo
This was passed along at a re-enactor's forum and the reenactor verified its truth on wikipedia (which sourced to an UK news article) WW 2 STORY - EVER PLAY MONOPOLY? Starting in 1941, an increa...
I've discussed some of these things with some members here, but there is a particular bird that everybody knows (even non-Aussies) without knowing it. The kookaburra. The 'kook' is pronounced like ...
I dunno who this Blackadder bloke is but he assembles some great music videos using songs from the 'Nam era and tons and tons of footage. Some I've seen a million times before, some I haven't. So...
The Kremlin in the Putin era has often sought to maintain as much sway over the portrayal of history as over the governance of the country. More...
I recently opened a Flickr account and have a set of high resolution aerial photos taken by my father in 1943 and 1944 flying various Spitfire MK XIs from Mt Farm, UK. He was with the 14th Squadron...
I just love the sounds of these aircraft in flight. Enjoy! YouTube - Messerschmitt 109 G http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=A95tD9....
Well, I thought I was over my cold. Then during judo practice my sinuses suddenly cleared... and spewed yellow crap all over me and my opponent. Apparently the exercise was good for them. But ick.....
The Stielhandgranate 24 is probably the most recognizable hand grenade of WWII. Often called the "potato masher" or "stick grenade by allied troops. Unlike Allied grenades that utilized a pulled pi...
In the interests of continuing a conversation with another member about our guitar playing...I thought I'd ask if anyone else plays anything. So do you? Karl, I liked to play a lot of Pink Floyd a...
Well its about time I find a place for WW2. My name is Carson Im 20 years old and live in a small town in north Arkansas. I came to the site for some help! Im Hotroding a 1940 Ford truck and ...
atm i got 1 what does the 8x50R Lebel Mle 86 look like?
Hi. mknight here. I'm trying to find info on British vehicle arm of service markings for army group, army and corps units, especially RASC (transport units). Anybody out there know about these or k...
US Generals Eisenhower and Bradley examining a suitcase of German loot stored in the Merkers salt mine, Germany, 12 Apr 1945 View photo
From World War II Database: Full Title: Escort Carrier WW II: War In The Pacific On The Aircraft Carrier USS Petrof Bay In writing this compact book, the author was doing two things: paying tr...
American trucks returning part of US$500 million worth of Florentine artwork looted by Germans, Piazzo Dei Signoria, Florence, Italy, 21 Jul 1945 View photo
One of the several American trucks that returned looted Italian artwork to Florence, Italy, 23 Jul 1945 View photo
US Army soldiers examining artist Edouard Manet's 'In the Conservatory' which had been hidden away by Germans in the Merkers salt mine, Germany, 25 Apr 1945 View photo
US Army Corporal Donald Ornitz examining a looted painting in the Merkers salt mine, Germany, Apr 1945 View photo
This is the other half of the jeep kit that I build in a thread in the WWII section. Its a 50's M35 truck by Italieri. It is kind of a crappy quality kit, and I dont really have much use for an M35...
Video of the North American Aviation SNJ-5 - N1038A - "War Dog". Shot last summer in Camarillo California. North American Aviation SNJ-5 - N1038A - "War Dog". If you go to the link called "Warbir...
For some reason about 1/2 of the photos and pictures here in the Zone have been turned into non-clickable little boxes with a red "X", at least on my pc. Any clues? :shrug:
time to give thanks to what we received...even its in cash, in kind, in health, in lovelife or promotion....wishing you all the best...:dancer01: ...thankyou for the blessing, for the pain and bur...
Guest farm workers can now collect a payment of wages, decades overdue, from the Mexican government. More...
Oil painting of US Army General Maxwell Taylor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, circa 1962-1964 View photo
Portrait of US Army General Maxwell Taylor as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, circa 1962-1964 View photo
US Major General Maxwell Taylor posing in paratrooper equipment, circa 1944-1945 View photo
From World War II Database: Chin Peng was born Ong Boon Hua in Sitiawan, Perak, Malaya into a middle family; his father ran a small bicycle, tire, and spare motor parts business. He attended a...
Portrait of US Army Major General Maxwell Taylor, circa 1945-1949 View photo
Whiterook I am afraid I do not know this Whitetrook person of whom you speak. The name is Kirk. Captain Em T. Kirk.
Japanese-American troops of US 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching through Vada, Italy, 1944 View photo
Japanese-American mortar crew of 100th Infantry Battalion, US 442nd Regimental Combat Team firing into suspected German sniper positions, Montenero area, Italy, 7 Aug 1944, photo 2 of 2 View photo
From World War II Database: AKS1/A16-3(C-17)U.S.S. Castor Pearl Harbor, T.H. December 11, 1941.From: The Commanding Officer.To: T... Full article
Japanese-American mortar crew of 100th Infantry Battalion, US 442nd Regimental Combat Team firing into suspected German sniper positions, Montenero area, Italy, 7 Aug 1944, photo 1 of 2 View photo
Unfortunately I have to take the site down for about two hours. We'll be back as soon as possible.
Well, gang. Jim sent me on a smilie shopping spree and I came home with a truck load. With the Holidays coming we now have a generous assortment of Holiday smilies. And not just for Thanksgiving, ...
Alrighty... this thread streches longer than I can guess... but oh well. Anyone have an aribrush that does a good cover spray, and also fine detaisl stuff? I know theres someone out there...
Hey folks,I need a little help here. I found two more family albums of Herman.Much bigger photo's 8/10 in excellent condition,they have not seen the light of day that's probebly the reason there i...
Troops of US 101st Airborne Division receiving information from Dutch resistance members, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Sep 1944 View photo
Carrier USS Yorktown anchored at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 30 Oct 1937 View photo
Troops of US 101st Airborne Division with members of Dutch resistance at the Eindhoven cathedral, the Netherlands, Sep 1944 View photo
German prisoners of war, captured by men of US 82nd Airborne Division, Sep 1944 View photo
American troops en route to the invasion beach aboard LCVP landing craft, Normandy, France, 6 Jun 1944 View photo
