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17-9-19 Garand Picture of the Day
Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 09-18-2017 at 10:29 AM.
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There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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Not sure wearing a 2 star helmet is a good idea if your up at the front line!
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Maybe, but that was how he did stuff...successfully.
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A fire eater was he Jim. Just asking sorta in the same vein a Patton though did not they coin the thing with Patton of "Blood & Guts" meaning their (G.I's) blood and his guts.
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Originally Posted by
Steve762
Gen Gavin did a bit of writing after WWII.
-On to Berlin-Battles of an Airborne Commander 1943-1946 1976
I've got that one.
Bob
"It is said, 'Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes.' "
Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring
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Originally Posted by
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Not sure wearing a 2 star helmet is a good idea if your up at the front line!
Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.
According to an eyewitness account, on June 18, Buckner had arrived in his command jeep which was flying its standard 3 star flag, to inspect a forward observation post. Visits from the general were not always welcome as his presence frequently drew enemy fire, which usually happened as General Buckner was departing. Buckner had arrived with his standard three stars showing on the front of his steel helmet and a nearby Marine outpost sent a signal to Buckner's position stating that they could clearly see the general's three stars on his helmet. Told of this, Buckner replaced his own helmet with an unmarked one. However, a small flat trajectory Japanese
artillery projectile of unknown caliber (estimated 47mm) struck a coral rock outcropping next to the general and fragments entered his chest. Buckner was carried by stretcher to a nearby aid station, where he died on the operating table. He was succeeded in command by Marine General Roy Geiger. Total American deaths during the battle of Okinawa were 12,513.
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