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groundlber
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So ... what do I know about the 4 ID in WW2 that was unique...?
The AT units in "old Ivy" were equipped with M3 and M3A1 halftracks to tow their 57mm M1 AT guns. AIUI the AT units of all other IDs were equipped with 3/4 ton or 1 1/2 ton "weapons carrier" trucks. This was because the 4 ID was identified as an "assault" division due to its role in Overlord.
The AT units in "old Ivy" were equipped with M3 and M3A1 halftracks to tow their 57mm M1 AT guns. AIUI the AT units of all other IDs were equipped with 3/4 ton or 1 1/2 ton "weapons carrier" trucks. This was because the 4 ID was identified as an "assault" division due to its role in Overlord.
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Difficile est, saturam non scribere.
"It is hard NOT to write satire." - Decimus Iunius Juvenalis, 1st Century AD
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"It is hard NOT to write satire." - Decimus Iunius Juvenalis, 1st Century AD
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World War Two game
The answer I was looking for involved the Divisional Signal Company. The 4th Signal Company had a platoon of Commanche Indians who functioned as code talkers. The onlu Germans who knew anything about the Commanche language were actually in the United States when Germany declared war on the U.S. They were interned,and not repatriated. So the 4th Infantry Division was able to use an 'unbreakable' code.
Both BattlerBritain and Mk 1 had good answers. I flipped a coin and BattlerBritain gets the prize.
BattlerBritain, the next question is yours.
Groundlber
Both BattlerBritain and Mk 1 had good answers. I flipped a coin and BattlerBritain gets the prize.
BattlerBritain, the next question is yours.
Groundlber
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Re: World War Two game
What?Both BattlerBritain and Mk 1 had good answers. ... BattlerBritain gets the prize.
BattlerBritain, the next question is yours.
You got something against M3 Halftracks? Not good enough for you, huh?
You sure you don't want to ... reconsider?
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Difficile est, saturam non scribere.
"It is hard NOT to write satire." - Decimus Iunius Juvenalis, 1st Century AD
Difficile est, saturam non scribere.
"It is hard NOT to write satire." - Decimus Iunius Juvenalis, 1st Century AD
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BattlerBritain
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Cor Blimey! - Sorry Mk1.
Errrm, I'll have to think of something now.
How about something a bit close to my heart?
I've been researching a battle a relative of mine was in so let's see if anyone out there knows much about it....
Q: When, where and who fought in the 'Battle of the NorMons'?
Bonus points: Why was it important?
Errrm, I'll have to think of something now.
How about something a bit close to my heart?
I've been researching a battle a relative of mine was in so let's see if anyone out there knows much about it....
Q: When, where and who fought in the 'Battle of the NorMons'?
Bonus points: Why was it important?
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BattlerBritain
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Cor Blimey! - Sorry Mk1.
Errrm, I'll have to think of something now.
How about something a bit close to my heart?
I've been researching a battle a relative of mine was in so let's see if anyone out there knows much about it....
Q: When, where and who fought in the 'Battle of the NorMons'?
Bonus points: Why was it important?
I'll judge next Friday
Errrm, I'll have to think of something now.
How about something a bit close to my heart?
I've been researching a battle a relative of mine was in so let's see if anyone out there knows much about it....
Q: When, where and who fought in the 'Battle of the NorMons'?
Bonus points: Why was it important?
I'll judge next Friday
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BattlerBritain
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groundlber
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$th Infantry Division - Halftracks
Mk 1.
I have nothing against the American halftracks. I have actually ridden in one during a World War Two reenactment( I was one of the umpires). The crew and passengers did a couple of things that still cause me to smile. Like I said before, I literally flipped a coin for who had the most correct answer.
On the subject, what is your source for the "Ivy" keeping their halftracks for the anti tank battalions. All my sources show that the 4th converted to a standard infantry division beffore being sent to England.
One of my friend's grandfather was in the 4th during World War Two, and I had a chance to meet a couple of the Commanche Code talkers when they gave a presentation at a local college a few years ago.
So, nothing personal, OK?
Groundlber
I have nothing against the American halftracks. I have actually ridden in one during a World War Two reenactment( I was one of the umpires). The crew and passengers did a couple of things that still cause me to smile. Like I said before, I literally flipped a coin for who had the most correct answer.
On the subject, what is your source for the "Ivy" keeping their halftracks for the anti tank battalions. All my sources show that the 4th converted to a standard infantry division beffore being sent to England.
One of my friend's grandfather was in the 4th during World War Two, and I had a chance to meet a couple of the Commanche Code talkers when they gave a presentation at a local college a few years ago.
So, nothing personal, OK?
Groundlber
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$th Infantry Division - Halftracks
Mk 1.
I have nothing against the American halftracks. I have actually ridden in one during a World War Two reenactment( I was one of the umpires). The crew and passengers did a couple of things that still cause me to smile. Like I said before, I literally flipped a coin for who had the most correct answer.
On the subject, what is your source for the "Ivy" keeping their halftracks for the anti tank battalions. All my sources show that the 4th converted to a standard infantry division beffore being sent to England.
One of my friend's grandfather was in the 4th during World War Two, and I had a chance to meet a couple of the Commanche Code talkers when they gave a presentation at a local college a few years ago.
So, nothing personal, OK?
Groundlber
I have nothing against the American halftracks. I have actually ridden in one during a World War Two reenactment( I was one of the umpires). The crew and passengers did a couple of things that still cause me to smile. Like I said before, I literally flipped a coin for who had the most correct answer.
On the subject, what is your source for the "Ivy" keeping their halftracks for the anti tank battalions. All my sources show that the 4th converted to a standard infantry division beffore being sent to England.
One of my friend's grandfather was in the 4th during World War Two, and I had a chance to meet a couple of the Commanche Code talkers when they gave a presentation at a local college a few years ago.
So, nothing personal, OK?
Groundlber