Lee Enfield at War

[Peter Laidler]

Looks like the platoon Cpl/Sgt is pointing out to the sniper a position that is causing them problems. I'd just use the section artillery - the 2" mortar - to do it. That gets 'em all. Rifle is a No4T trials. Looks like the scope is in a mk2 case around his back. Anyone recognise the tactical sign on the snipers arm. These were usually obscured by the censor.

[browningautorifle]

Anyone recognise the tactical sign on the snipers arm.

Is this it? Looks like it anywayzzz...

[henry r]

British troops with an American paratrooper in Avola, Sicily 11 July 1943

these gents are wearing cartridge carriers not mk1/2 ammunition pouches which means (being 1943) they are most likely royal army service corps, unless they are RAF (someone more knowlegable on uniforms might have a better idea on this).


as are this lot.

THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH AFRICA 1942. Infantry manning a sandbagged defensive position near El Alamein.

on the topic of ammunition carring gear, this picture is the most surprising, that sure looks like WW1 Australian leather pattern gear (patt 15) in WW2 front line service.

Australians in the Jungle, note piling swivel.

can you tell i've been reading up on .303 ammo pouches?

[RobD]

Henry, I think pics 1 and 2 are probably South Africans. Our 1937 pattern webbing was slightly different to the British pattern, and the pouches and gaiters look right for SA infantry.
Rob

[RobD]

For what it's worth, here's a comparison of all the Allied kit in N Africa and Italy
the MCRS Forum View topic - Allied Kit - North Africa

[henry r]

thanks rob. i guess i've got some more reading to do.

[Mk VII]

Some sailors with the Long rifle, occasion unknown, though it's probably some winning team. The sheet of paper it's attached to says " _ Cup Winners Mediterranean 1900, 1901 & 1902 (Sch_"

[Drift]

Attachment 67537

A photo of Canadian Sniper Sergeant H. A. Marshall. One of my favorites. Taken from:

Wikipedia, (2015). Harold Marshall (sniper). [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Marshall_(sniper) [Accessed 25 Nov. 2015].

[Peter Laidler]

Looks like he's got a Bren sling fitted too. Wise chap! Is that a knife handle on his left waist or a revolver of some sort. The Binos are UK No2 Mk3 so it's a 1945 picture. Rifle is a Mk1 and not a Mk1*. Pic presumably taken for his mum as nobody in their right mind would carry No36 grenades with the striker lever hooked over the belt.

[CINDERS]

Post # 130 I can see the chap rear left field looks to be holding a Thompson with a round mag also the compensator sorta stands out.

Post # 138 That handle looks like a Kukri perhaps he befriended a Ghurka you can make out the sheath going down his left thigh