The legendary, arguably the first AWD Willys MB deserves a detailed post but for now, I'm quite excited to have a 1:18 model of this iconic machine. The details like the engine(radiator, battery, oil pump), seating, posterior(having Jerry can), sideways(utilities like showel) are all portrayed quite accurately.
One of the foxholes in Bois Jacques(translation: Jack's Woods), Foy(near Bastogne), Belgium. 101st Airborne was spread in this woods, and the village of Foy can be seen at distance in the photo. Foy was occupied by the Germans while Americans held out in the woods. I believe sometime in January 1945, 101st liberated Foy. While … Continue reading Jacquis Bois and Easy Company
38 cm SK C/34 naval gun Mainly used on Tirpitz-class battleships and in coastal batteries, this gun was one of the giants of the 19th century. It was designed in 1934 by German group Krupp and was in service from 1939-45(maybe, later). Weighing above 110 tons and depending on the shell types and weights(from 400 … Continue reading 38 cm SK C/34 naval gun
When you finally get a glimpse of the weapons that you have only heard of and used in video games 😀 Wehrmacht(Heer?) inventory A few American and British guns and rifles. Pistols German anti-tank weapon. Collection of pistols.
Prelude Alike my previous trip, this one was chalked out of desperation. I had no intentions of traveling for exploration but the mounting leave balance, the prolonged period of stress and the optimistic summer time prompted me to plan a trip. Sneha and I had not traveled anywhere in Europe since September 2016. Following constraints … Continue reading A glimpse of Denmark’s North Jutland region
Life is about being kinetic 