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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Military History late 1800s | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I am from Ireland and am trying to obtain more information on some of my great grand mother's ... A: You can contact the following two organizations that will have the information you need: *New York ... | |
| WWII Provost Marshall name search | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Where can I find a list of Provost Marshals who served during WWII. I am searching for my father I ... A: You can look up the following in your search engine: *U.S. Army Provost Marshal *U.S. Army Center ... | |
| WWII uniform patches | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: My wife's grandfather passed away and left is uniforms to my son and I was wanting to explain all ... A: Van Dyke, The answers are listed below: 1-34th Infantry Division nicknamed the ... | |
| PHOTOS PEACE TREATY USS MISSOURI | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I have 7 photos of the Japanese peace treaty signing taken aboard the USS Missouri with the ... A: I apologize but I just got back from a long needed vacation/holiday. In regard to your question ... | |
| Sgt Monroe N Wise 189 2nd engineer ( AVN) BN. New Guniea | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: My Dad Sgt Monroe N Wise, pasted away of cancer in 1974. as I was a teen in 1974 I never took the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have been away on an extended vacation/holiday. ... | |
| Bugle | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: Trying to ID this bugle 1st alabama cavalry I am having a hard time making out the inscription. It ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have been on an extended vacation/holiday. The ... | |
| Army cot | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I brought a wooden army cot that folds up and it looks like a table when it is folded. Could you ... A: Army cots varied from country to country and the best place to get further information would be the ... | |
| GermanMilitary Uniform ID | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Wow! I am glad to find you! I am wondering about this pic of my great grandfather. The word in ... A: The problem with your request is that prior to Germany becoming a unified nation, it was a number of ... | |
| What's This lol | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Very obviously painted by amish lovers but what is/was this trunk and preserved symbol on its side? A: The symbol is the wig-wag signaling system developed for military field operations by U.S. Army ... | |
| Drummer enlistee @ age 6 | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I want to know why my great-grandfather was accepted as a Marine at such a young age, as well as, ... A: I contacted the Historical Reference Branch of the U.S. Marine Corps located at Marine Corps Base ... | |
| Military Uniform ID | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Can you identify this military uniform and the items on the hat and coat? We believe it to be my ... A: From the Sharpshooter's Rifle Qualification Badge on his uniform, the seven buttons on the front of ... | |
| ww1 german strategies and weapons | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: Could you please help me find out more information about the German strategies and weapons from ww1 ... A: The Battle of Le Hamel was the latest in a series of local actions conducted by the Allies to end in ... | |
| Company L 28th Infantry Regiment | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I can't find any info on my Grandfather Private Victor Romain of Pa. He was in Co.L 28th Infantry. ... A: Haliburton, The 28th Infantry Regiment was part of the 2nd Infantry Brigade of ... | |
| How to authenticate ww2 uniforms | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find out how to tell if a ww2 uniform is real or fake. I am new to collecting ... A: In regard to your question on the World War II uniform, the word is caution here because there are ... | |
| Adolf Hitler | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a project on the rise, reign, and fall of Hitler for National History Day, and must ... A: My E-Mail is militaryhistorywriter@yahoo.com or please send me your teacher's E-Mail and I will send ... | |
| Civil War | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I am researching the draft process during the civil war era. I would like to know how the draft ... A: First, the Confederate States of America-By the spring of 1862, the twelve-month voluntary ... | |
| WW1 | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I came across some papers of my father and seen where he was a 'Wagoner in Co A -122 Engrs.' What ... A: It means that he delivered supplies and equipment by horse and wagon within his engineer unit, the ... | |
| Draft Requirements in the 1960's | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: One of my brothers, who I'm writing a book about, was divored at the age of 24 in 1964. He married ... A: Here is the answer to yourThe Post World War II Draft, 1948-1976 would have resulted in the ... | |
| unidentified relative | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I have recently found a letter that my deceased mother had kept, beginning with "Just a little ... A: You can go to the web site of The National Archives and Records Administration and from there, you ... | |
| Napoleon | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for someone who can help me with the tactics and strategies of Napoleon for a history ... A: The following information is provided: *Envelopment-Ulm, 1805 Jena, 1806 ... | |
| The Crater, Civil War | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I noted that you commented on the book "The Crater" on Amazon by Schmutz. My relative, Captain E.R ... A: The 23rd South Carolina Infantry Regiment was attached to Elliott's Brigade and was instrumental ... | |
| WWI | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been researching World War I, specifically the affect the tank has had on the war after it ... A: You can request it through Interlibrary Loan from your local public library or you can purchase it ... | |
| WWI | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been researching World War I, specifically the affect the tank has had on the war after it ... A: There is such information and it can be obtained from the National Archives in Washington, D.C. It ... | |
| 1195th Engineer Combat Unit 1944 | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: was the 1195th engineer combat unit located in Somerset England in 1944? Is there a roster of this ... A: Yes, it was located at Cannington-Somerset, England and arrived there in February, 1944. It left New ... | |
| General William Westmoreland | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Was General William C. Westmoreland called to duty during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm? ... A: He was never called to active duty during Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM but did appear on ABC ... | |
| Franco-Prussian War? image #2 | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: This is image #2 as I mentioned in the previous message. This appears to be earlier than the ... A: This photocopy has Karachi on the bottom. It would seem that it was taken in British Karachi. The ... | |
| Franco-Prussian War? image #1 | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 images (a photo & a portrait) of my Great-Great Grandfather that we assume fought in the ... A: Without looking at the portrait myself, it is really hard to give an answer. The best answer I can ... | |
| Requset for WWII general information | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Colonel, I think I'm coming down to the "home stretch" on the information needed to ... A: I want to apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm on active duty right now. To help me, ... | |
| My dad in WW II | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: I have more info about my dad as I'm sitting here talking to my mom. She said he trained at Ft. ... A: The 28th Infantry Division landed at Normandy on 22 July 1944. It was kept in reserve until the date ... | |
| My Dad in WWII | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Lynn, I have many questions about my father's (Wayne Blair of Knoxville TN) survice during WW II. ... A: Once he completed boot camp, he could be sent to serve in any division depending on his MOS. The ... | |
| My Dad in WWII | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Lynn, I have many questions about my father's (Wayne Blair of Knoxville TN) survice during WW II. ... A: In response to your questions, here are the answers: -The "Bloody Bucket" insignia refers to the ... | |
| PUC, MUC, VUA, RVNGC acquisition and transfer | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: In 1968 I spent 9 months with the 82nd Aviation Airborne as a crew chief. Before leaving Fort Bragg, ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but here is the information you requested. First, ... | |
| E.T.O. Replacement Depots | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I am researching the WWII Army service of my Great Uncle, Sergeant Sam Miller, KIA near Stolberg ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty. I did find the ... | |
| WW II CIB and authorization for thr Bronze Star with V Device | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Colonel Lynn, I am in the process of reconstructing my uncle PFC Elroy LeJeune's WWII ... A: I'm not a former warrior though because I'm still serving. Now, in response to your new questions-he ... | |
| E.T.O. Replacement Depots | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I am researching the WWII Army service of my Great Uncle, Sergeant Sam Miller, KIA near Stolberg ... A: Here is a web site for information on the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division: ... | |
| WW II CIB and authorization for thr Bronze Star with V Device | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Colonel Lynn, I am in the process of reconstructing my uncle PFC Elroy LeJeune's WWII ... A: Semmes, In regard to the Bronze Star with the V device and the CIB, the information ... | |
| Ruptured Duck | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I just recently learned about the Ruptured Duck. Is this a WWII device only, or is it still ... A: The last badge that a World War II veteran put on his uniform was his Honorable Discharge Badge or ... | |
| Texas Wagoners WW1 | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: LTC Lynn, Your answer to Frances about Wagoner Supply Company organization in WWI was helpful. I ... A: I'm currently preparing an article on the fire and I'm finding that it was intentionally set not by ... | |
| Roosevelt's funeral | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: Is there a record of the names of the Marines that followed Roosevelt's casket down Pennsylvania ... A: You can contact the Marine Corps History Division at 703-432-4874 or 4877 or writer them at Marine ... | |
| Texas Wagoners WW1 | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: LTC Lynn, Your answer to Frances about Wagoner Supply Company organization in WWI was helpful. I ... A: There were no Texas Wagoner Companies. You are reading the tombstone wrong. It stated that he comes ... | |
| Austro-Prussian War 1866 | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: My greatgrandfather had 2 brothers who died in the war. They were Prussians and lived in the Vistula ... A: All records of the former Prussian Army are now kept in Berlin but you can get the exact location of ... | |
| wwii navy rating | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: while researching my uncle's service on the USS Boise CL-47, I noticed his rate is CWT(PA). I ... A: *The PA stands for Permanent Appointment which means his rank is permanent as opposed to a Temporary ... | |
| WWII uniform zipper | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I am writing a short story set during WWII, in an unspecified place in Europe but not Italy. It is ... A: The United States began using zippers in military uniforms during World War I in 1918. They were ... | |
| Ancient Cannons | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible that any type of cannon (time period from development to about the 18th century)to ... A: Cannon prior to the 17th Century were extremely heavy and large. Heavy cannon usually took 23 horses ... | |
| USNR | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: Recently found the headstone of a relative that had: F1 USNR on it. I'm assuming the F1 stands for ... A: Actually, F1 should read F1c or Fireman First Class. It means that he was in training to be in one ... | |
| Korean Service Medal | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Robert. Recently, I obtained a copy of my dad's AF service record and discovered that he had ... A: The infamous fire was in my opinion intentionally set and the other places you can go to are the ... | |
| Korean Service Medal | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Robert. Recently, I obtained a copy of my dad's AF service record and discovered that he had ... A: Your father could have been TDY to the Republic of Korea. When you are TDY, you continue to use your ... | |
| Military Funeral Customs | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Similar to a post you answered 6 May 2004 reference below - I have my Grandfathers flag he was a ... A: Some believe that the tradition dates back to the Greeks, who would leave coins to help the deceased ... | |
| 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Which three aircraft carriers carried the wing to Hawaii in May of 1944 and where did they sail ... A: Parker, After making phone calls to the U.S. Marine Corps History Reference Center, ... | |
| Military info on Gus Lopez | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: In researching the places my father had been in France and Germany during WWII. One of his IND is ... A: Lopez, I put in a request to the National Archives and they will be getting back to me ... | |
| history of military dependents | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: First, let me please offer a very brief background to thisIn 1947, Henry King, an American ... A: Here are the following answers to your questions: 1. The Soviet delegation to the court opposed the ... | |
| US Flag | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to discover why the flag is flown over our military bases for 11 hours. It's my ... A: Originally the U.S. flag was raised to the sound of "To The Colors" and the National Anthem at 0800 ... | |
| German dagger | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have acquired two dagger type implements, supposedly WW2,issued to German paratroopers, the makers ... A: Many World War II German-edged weapons are currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be ... | |
| WWII Army Air Force | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My dad was a gunner on a B26 Marauder, 397th Bombardment Group, 9th AF Bomber Base. I found an ... A: You can contact the following: Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) 600 Chennault Circle ... | |
| patch | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a us army fort custer michigan patch for my sons shadow box,as a gift. He ... A: You can contact the following for information on obtaining a patch: Fort Custer Training Center ... | |
| timeframe | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if my grandfather finished basic infantry training on july 14 1945 when would he ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Yes, he would have been sent overseas. 2. Battery ... | |
| AMERICAN MEXICAN WAR OF 1846 | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I was trying to research an old letter that I found in a box lot of old papers dating from 1830's ... A: The Irish Jasper Greens were formed on 22 February 1843 and served in the Mexican-American War. All ... | |
| Question | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: how are you going? :-) Is it okay if I ask another question? :-) My Dad was a kid in Greece, and in ... A: Inflation during World War II was dramatic in the extreme. In January, 1941, one British Pound was ... | |
| False Warrior | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: We have a member of our organization who contends (upon return from the Middle East) that he was ... A: I'm sorry that I haven't gotten back to you sooner but I've been at Fort Stewart, Georgia and just ... | |
| Question | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: how are you going? :-) I was just wondering if there has ever been an economic depression in history ... A: In U.S. history there have been the following economic depressions: 1807 1837 1873 1893 1929-1939 ... | |
| Hitler Era Salute | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I know about the right arm straight salute;but what was the significance of the vended 90 degrees ... A: The greeting is widely believed to be based on an ancient Roman custom. However, no Roman work of ... | |
| Origin of the squad | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: When did the concept of a military squad come into being? How far back does the concept of a squad ... A: It goes as follows: *Primus Pilus or First File or Spear-roughly translated senior centurion. This ... | |
| Officer Corps. | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I am in the Army now and my wife is working on getting her commission. She was asked what is the ... A: There is no actual date for the officer corps in the U.S. Army but it is always been the date that ... | |
| US uniform trim color | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what the stripe colors on US Army uniforms (1860- 1890) mean. Assume they ... A: You are talking about the trouser stripe and here are the colors: *Artillery-Scarlet ... | |
| Origin of the squad | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: When did the concept of a military squad come into being? How far back does the concept of a squad ... A: At the start of World War I, the battle formations of the warring armies continued to consist of ... | |
| WW1 Medal I think | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a medal I am trying to identify. It appears to bronze in color, looks like wide cross. On the ... A: Garrett, This is The Cross of Military Service, an outgrowth of the Southern Cross ... | |
| help with identifing uniform | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can provide your expertise on this photo of my great grandfather. The story is that he ... A: The photograph is one of a unit of state militia that were prominent before 1903 in the United ... | |
| Trying to find the facts | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: My great uncle recently passed and I just learned he served in the US Army WW2, Co B 147th Engineer ... A: The 147th Engineer Combat Battalion was formed from the 1st Battalion, 147th Engineer Regiment on 1 ... | |
| Mag 12 | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Would you know the dates for the unit citations that mag 12 received in Vietnam? Read one of your ... A: Here are the awards and dates according to the current U.S. Marine Corps Awards Manual: *Republic ... | |
| Military History | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Besides being AWOL from duty what was the roll of the Itallian Fleet and Submurine Fleet in WW2? A: In regard to the Italian Fleet's performance in World War II, Italy's surface warfare doctrine ... | |
| Military Foot Locker | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I was recently given what I thought was just an old trunk. Honestly, I just thought it looked cool. ... A: Its hard to evaluate these type of things that come from another country. An excellant source of ... | |
| WWII surrender | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Did every active duty soldier get a copy of the Japanese and Germen "Instruments of Surrender"? We ... A: According to papers held at the U.S. National Archives held in Washington D.C., 60 copies of these ... | |
| officers military epaulet | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: WHAT'S THE HISTORY ON THE OAKLEAF. MAJOR BEING GOLD AND LT. COLONEL SILVER? A: Majors in the U.S. Army started wearing oak leaves as rank insignia on their shoulder straps in ... | |
| historical projectiles (cannonballs) | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: When were the first explosive projectiles used and by whom I can find no reference to their use in ... A: In 1823, the first guns to fire explosive shells with the flat trajectory of canons were invented by ... | |
| Navy aircraft | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: my question is regarding Navy aircraft (modern day). 1. What is the main difference between Navy ... A: The main difference between the F-15 and F-16 and the F-18 isn't only in the appearence and ... | |
| 6960th Reinforcement Depot | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the locations and mission of the 6960th Reinforcement Depot, WWII, for my wife. Her ... A: In January, 1945, the 6960th Replacement Depot (Provisional) was organized in France for the purpose ... | |
| 103rd Infantry Regiment in Luzon | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that you answered a question from Bruce Bane on the 10/10/2009 related to the 2nd ... A: You can contact the U.S. Army Center of Military History: CMHAnswers @conus.army.mil or National ... | |
| WWI Japanese Spies | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I am conducting genealogical research and found on Footnote website a 9-page FBI document dated ... A: You can contact the National Archives and Records Administration on line by going to this web site: ... | |
| after action reports | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the exact cause of death of my uncle Capt Gerard A. Ruddy,Commanding Officer ... A: Ruddy, I contacted the U.S. Army Center of Military History at Calisle, Pennsylvania ... | |
| Identifying marks and an early 1900's holster | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a US cavalry holster marked, "E" "14 cav" "53". The 14th cavalry is obvious, I thought the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I checked with a well known military historian ... | |
| "Armed Draft Detail" from 1918 | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Greetings from Cincinnati, Ohio. My wife recently found some military service information on her ... A: When the United States began conscription in May, 1917, almost immediately draft evasion became a ... | |
| military pin | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I found this pin in a box of things that my mother had. Can you identify it for me. Thank you so ... A: After checking with the Institute of Heraldry in Washington D.C. and they stated to me via a phone ... | |
| General Mac Arthur | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 by 12 magazine titled General Douglas Mac Arthur Exciting Life Story, with 10 cents and ... A: I'm not an expert in this type of item but I would take it to someone who is an expert in handling ... | |
| Japan and World War One | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: my question is what were the tactics that the Japanese used during world war one. Tactics on ... A: Japan initially molded her army on the French, but disastrous early maneuvers (in the late 19th ... | |
| USS Missouri | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I saw the signing of the end of WW2 on Utube and noticed all the big guns were pointed strait up was ... A: No, the 16-inch guns weren't loaded as were the other guns not loaded as well. These guns were ... | |
| 13TH combat engineers | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I read your info about 13th engineers in regards to there assingments during WW-2. I would like to ... A: You can go to the following web sites: www.archives.gov This is the National Archives. ... | |
| iraq war - any final assessment? | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: can there be any final assessment of the US military intervention of the iraq war 2003 invasion....? ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. The final assessment of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in ... | |
| ancient battles | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: We constantly read about the huge armys of ancient times into the hundreds of thousands and even ... A: There is now a new branch of archaeology called Battlefield Archaeology that one can obtain a degree ... | |
| Combat stress | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about the Roman Army and its treatment to soldiers. With all the battles and wars ... A: In regard to the weapons and equipment worn by the gladiators and the soldiers of the Roman Army, ... | |
| BtyA 460th AAA Aw Bn | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a hard time finding any info on the 460th.I think they were with the 1st Infantry, but ... A: The unit is the 460th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Mobile) was activated on ... | |
| Civil War Replacements | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning! Just curious to know how replacement operations were conducted during the civil war? ... A: During the War Between the States, both the Union and the Confederacy initially depended upon a ... | |
| Combat stress | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about the Roman Army and its treatment to soldiers. With all the battles and wars ... A: The psychophysical effects of combat have been recorded since the early days of human civilization. ... | |
| rotation | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: In WW2 how did soldiers rotate back to the states. Could a soldier not rotate through and just stay ... A: I assume that you have started to see the HBO series "The Pacific" in which the characters all went ... | |
| rotation | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: In WW2 how did soldiers rotate back to the states. Could a soldier not rotate through and just stay ... A: In an effort to be fair to everyone, a system known as the Adjusted Service Rating (ASR) was ... | |
| What marine squadron took the first F4J to Danang? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Colonel - I served with VF121 at Miramar from 1968 to 1971. In about 1968 or 1969 I was assigned a ... A: That was VMFA-334 (The Falcons) in June, 1967. They arrived in Da Nang, South Vietnam in September, ... | |
| Weapons issued for landings in the Pacific theater | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Were any of our soldiers or marines issued .22 caliber rifles and told that they could pick up a ... A: This is another Hollywood myth. Both the Garand M-1 and the Springfield M1903, M1903A1, and the ... | |
| US Before Entry of WWII | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: What was the role of the U.S. in the calculations of Britain and Germany before the USA entered the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just returned from Fort Stewart, Georgia. Here ... | |
| WWII German Photos | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have WWII Color photos taken by German photographers and printed by a german company. Various ... A: You can go to a professional photographer or better yet go to a publisher and see if they are ... | |
| Late middle age naval tactics | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering about the evolution of cannon on warships. How were cannon first mounted on ships? ... A: The earliest medieval cannon, the pot-de-fer, had bulbous, vase-like shape, and was used more for ... | |
| military funerals | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: During funerals in Arlington National Cemetery, officer's are entitled to an escort element which ... A: Prior to 1 January 2009, only Medal of Honor recipients, officers, and enlisted men who had reached ... | |
| Total Deaths in History of Warfare | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am curious if you might be able to help me determine roughly how many men have died on the ... A: While this isn't an all encompassing list, the figure is put at 170,000,000 by Professor R.J. Rummel ... | |
| WW11 troops in Aus | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to find out the troops names that were deployed to ... A: Your request is a very general question and so I will give the web site addresses for each service ... | |
| Father-in-law's WWII experience | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Lynn, My Father-in-law was career Army. He is still with us at 90 years old, but suffers from ... A: Spencer, Is it the 76th Field Artillery Brigade, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, or ... | |
| cannon ball | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: In 1967 I lived in Miami and I was in a field beside my house and I found a steel cannon ball while ... A: It could be from the The Seminole Wars, War Between the States, Spanish-American War, World War I, ... | |
| On Tombstone What Does "State" Signify? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: A cousin died in a car wreck in 1961 while hitch hiking his way from San Diego to MS while on ... A: It could be where he enlisted. The best way to find out is to make a request to the National ... | |
| 1st battalion 5th marines emblem | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering what everything meant the Indian head the two swords the motto make peace or die the ... A: Here are the answers to your questions in regard to the 1st Battalion 5th Marines patch: 1. Indian ... | |
| Milttay historical ranks | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a family genealogy research. My Grandfather entered the US Army in aprox. 1914 to 1916 I ... A: Shortly after the Armistice in 1918, a French officer commented to an American: You had no officers' ... | |
| 2913 Disciplinary Training Center | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am researching the history of Master Sergeant John C. Woods, the Nuremberg executioner. In March, ... A: The 2913 Disciplinary Training Center was located at Langport, England from 31 December 1943 to 30 ... | |
| Fathers Unit-WWII | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: LTC Lynn-my father TSgt Alex F Hetes ended the war as a member of Co. H 273 Rd Inf. 69th Div. He was ... A: The 335th Engineer General Service Regiment was activated on 20 July 1942 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma ... | |
| WW2 Army Training, deployment, missing in action | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: 1. When men enlisted at the beginning of WW2, in the US, did the enlist for a specific branch or ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. At the start of 1940, the only military training ... | |
| Pacific war (WW2) | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: How many New Zealander's were in the Pacific war? A: Despite having a population of only about 1.2 million, the New Zealand Armed Forces managed to reach ... | |
| Help Identifying Army Plaque | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have two plaques with soldiers on them. I would like to know what army are they from and what are ... A: These are soldiers of the Continental Army of 1779 probably from the colonies of either North ... | |
| 95th Division, 379 Regiment | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about another machinegunner with the 379th regiment. My father was SSG John Brey ... A: Brey, You can go to the National Archives and request a copy of his citation in regard ... | |
| WW2 Navy hero | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find out more about my relative, Francis Carpenter Sadtler, whose war exploit was ... A: It was Episode 21, Season 2 aired on 6 March 1957 that "The Star" was shown with John Carradine as ... | |
| Tank History Questions | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a high school student. I am doing a project on the tank and had a couple of questions for you. ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently arrived back at my home after a stint ... | |
| WWII 89th Artillery Battallion patch question | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My grandfather was in world war 2. He was in the 89th field artillery battalion and was activated to ... A: The patch you are wanting information on is of unknown origin. Here are some web sites in regard to ... | |
| Repo Depot | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: LTC Lynn, I am trying to find something about the 8069th Repo Depot (8th Army) of the timeframe of ... A: The 8069th Replacement Battalion arrived in South Korea on 24 July 1950 with 59 soldiers and set up ... | |
| Getting Military forms | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to get my Dad's (has passed) military records. Please give me a website for the govermet ... A: You can contact the National Personnel Records Center at www.archives.gov/st-louis. A very good ... | |
| NHSM WITH PHOTO | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: PHOTO ATTACHED! FORGOT 1ST TIME I would appreciate your help! I have this civil war jacket for many ... A: Prior to the start of the War Between the States, the New Hampshire State Militia issued an oval ... | |
| French military circa 1800 | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: In building a family tree I discovered that my 5th great grandfather was the " Commandant at the ... A: A commandant is a commanding officer but this term is used more in Europe then in the United States. ... | |
| Photo identification | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Can you help me identify the man in this photo? Or at least provide information that might lead me ... A: Have you tried old issues of newspapers in and around the area of Alamo, Texas? You can pay for this ... | |
| WWII Campaign Help | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: My dad and I are trying to map out the route my grandfather took thru Europe during WWII. The ... A: The 40th Amphibian Tractor Battalion was formed in Hardheim, Germany from the 40th Tank Battalion on ... | |
| APO 343 | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My father was in the 4th Ind Hq 8th Army APO 343 in 1945-46 and I am trying to locate any ... A: You can contact the following branch: Force Structure And Unit History Branch U.S. Army Center Of ... | |
| john cosgrave 2nd | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Hi I have an original painting of the flying cloud clipper ship by John O'Hara Cosgrave the 2nd It ... A: To get a honest appraisal of the painting, you must bring it to a art appraiser and/or an auction ... | |
| Replacement Companies | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Robert, my grandfather fought in WW2. He started out at Camp Wolters in Texas. From there, he ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back from a short stint overseas. Here ... | |
| Marine Corps Service Uniform (Greens) | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Col Lynn, During WW2, there was a brown leather belt worn with the Green Service Uniform. When was ... A: The Pattern P1912/17 Forest Green Marine Uniform was authorized in 1912 and although initially not ... | |
| 79th Replacement Battalion in WWII | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: LTC Lynn: I am trying to locate where the 79th Replacement Battalion was operating/located between 1 ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have just returned from a short stint overseas ... | |
| WWI 359th Infantry Company H | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for any information on the 359th Infantry Regiment Company H from World War I. My ... A: The 358th Infantry Regiment was a unit of the 179th Infantry Brigade which was part of the 90th ... | |
| Replacement BN in France, 1945. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: "Hello. A while back you posted the following: The 53rd Reinforcement Battalion and the 54th ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back in the U.S. from a short stint ... | |
| Military Funeral Protocol | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Last month, my grandson was mortally wounded by an IED in Afghanistan and will be interred in ... A: First, let me extend my sympathies over the loss of your grandson in Afghanistan. You are allowed to ... | |
| WWII Philippines - Leyte & Luzon | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: My question has 2 parts. First - My Father-in-law was a replacement troop on Leyte in February ... A: You would have to request the 6th Army's G-2 and G-3 Periodic Reports for February, 1945 to find out ... | |
| chariots | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: by what i know, the chasriot was a very devastating weapon when it was first invebted, but they ... A: The critical invention that allowed the construction of light, horse-drawn chariots for use in ... | |
| early medieval warships | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My names Nick and I'm doing a research paper for history class and i need a list of warships from ... A: Here is a list of warships used from 500 AD to 1000 AD: *Quadriremes *Quinqueremes *Liburnian ... | |
| WWII Philippines - Leyte & Luzon | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: My question has 2 parts. First - My Father-in-law was a replacement troop on Leyte in February ... A: The 43rd Infantry "Winged Victory" Division was commanded by Major General Leonard F. Wing and ... | |
| Decipher ID Tag/Disk | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I found the attached disk in a chunk of dirt in my yard this week, and was wondering if you can help ... A: This would be one type of dog tag that was used in the War Between the States. Many of them were ... | |
| 147th Combat Engineers | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: In continuing my research what can you tell me about the 147th Combat Engineers in WWII Thanks so ... A: The 147th Engineer Combat Battalion was formed on 1 April 1943 from the 1st Battalion, 147th ... | |
| WWII Barrack Fire in Japan | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather was a vet and was stationed in Nagoya at the toyota motor company, sometime in 1946 ... A: Nagoya, Japan was one of the cities hit by Dolittle's Raid and was subsequently occupied by soldiers ... | |
| Draft in 1950 | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My dad turned 18 on January 5, 1950. According to letters I've read, he was concerned about being ... A: The Korean War draft began in August, 1950 which saw the drafting of all males between the ages of ... | |
| WW1 air balloon signal corp | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My father-in-law was in the U.S. Air Balloon Signal Corp in WW1, I think in France. Name...Grady ... A: Yes, there is a list and it can be found by contacting the National Archives in Washington D.C. at ... | |
| lance | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: how affective was a lance in actual warfare? how likely was a knight to use one? A: Here are some important points in regard to the lance used during the Medieval Ages: *History saw ... | |
| my dad's service records | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: why is it so difficult to get a copy of my dad's records? I just want to make a small memorial in my ... A: Go to the following web site of the National Personal Records Center located in St. Louis: ... | |
| Tombstones in Arlington Cemetery | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: What is the significance of the different shapes of headstones in Arlington cemetery? A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently returned from a short stint on active ... | |
| Civil War soldier | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that my GGreat grandfather was in the Civil War and probably a bugler or drummer. I ... A: You can go to 'Civil War Soldiers and Sailots System' in your search engine and fill out the ... | |
| Japanese surrender documents from WWII | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My Uncle recently told me he had copies of the original surrender treaty, which was sent to Imperial ... A: At 9:00 AM on September 2, 1945, aboard the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri, the official Instrument of ... | |
| USAF observer wing pin | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: In the center of this pin is GOC Any idea what it stands for? My mother used to be a spotter ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner bit I recently returned from a tour of duty in ... | |
| question | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Was the Macedonian phalanx that Alexander used on his campaigns the same as the Macedonian phalanx ... A: The size of the phalanx fielded by Macedonia and its various successor states varied greatly. ... | |
| WWII Veteran information | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My uncle recently passed and I was wondering what info I could find about him and this is what I ... A: The 222nd Infantry Regiment of the 42nd Infantry Division (The Rainbow Division) was activated on 14 ... | |
| My grandfather | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather served in ww1,but he would never talk about it with family members. His pay book ... A: It is Company E, 333rd Infatry, 84th Infantry Division. There were three types of organizations in ... | |
| Medals/ribbons/awards | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a veterans tribute creator in Branson, MO. known for being the most veteran honoring town in ... A: *Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster *National Defense Service Medal ... | |
| Medals/ribbons/awards | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a veterans tribute creator in Branson, MO. known for being the most veteran honoring town in ... A: Instead of the 1st Group (they cover Asia), use the 5th (for Middle East) and the 7th Group (for ... | |
| Medals/ribbons/awards | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a veterans tribute creator in Branson, MO. known for being the most veteran honoring town in ... A: Please send me your phone number and I will call you because of the work that would go into ... | |
| Lowering of the Flag on the Yamato | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: What was the name of the sailor who lowered the flag on the surrender of the Yamato in WW II and is ... A: The Yamato didn't surrender but blew up. At 12:32 on 7 April 1945, the Yamato was attacked by the ... | |
| Handcar White | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: A friend was in the 328th and lost his copy of "Handcar White." I'm trying to find one but have had ... A: You might want to try a library, used book store, or on the Internet. I contacted the U.S. Army ... | |
| French and Indian War cannon ball | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10-11 pound 4.6" cannon ball with the cast number, "12" on it. Recovered at Chateau ... A: The cannon balls used by the British Army at the time could only be produced by Royal Warrant. The ... | |
| Question | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: How did Pompey win at Dyrrhachium? Would Hannibal have won at Zama if he had the same troops used ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Pompey had ordered his soldiers to attack the unfinished ... | |
| Army aviation insignia | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am looking for the official U.S. insignia for Army aircraft. It seems that the roundel is ... A: You can type in any helicopter that is currently in the U.S. Army inventory like the AH-64 Apache ... | |
| military service records | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am helping a cousin locate service records. We know that our uncle received basic training and ... A: These records can be found at the National Personnel Records Center located in Kansas City, ... | |
| Navy Officer Cover, half fretting (scrambled eggs) | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Colonel: Thank you for your time. I was thinking about writing a suggestion to the Navy Uniform ... A: This has always been a bone of contention and is repeatedly brought before the Navy Uniform Board ... | |
| Value on a sword? | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a sword in which i believe to be a japanese ww2 sword. the blade measures 27 inches. it has ... A: I'm not a military collector but the best thing that I can tell you is to look up Military ... | |
| colors | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have several carved bone feathers, I would like to paint them in the proper colors for veterans of ... A: You can go to this web site and it will give you the colors for the wars you mentioned above. Its ... | |
| French and Indian War cannon ball | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10-11 pound 4.6" cannon ball with the cast number, "12" on it. Recovered at Chateau ... A: There was an engagement there between a Captain Montgomery (brother to General Montgomery who was ... | |
| 147th Combat Engineers and 1195th Base Depot Engineers | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing research on the 147th Base Depot Engineers, the 711th Base Depot Engineers and the 1195th ... A: The 711th Base Depot Engineers was attached to the 38th General Service Regiment. Further ... | |
| Military funeral gun salute cartridge | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My father retired as a full Colonel in the US Army Reserves Medical Corps and received a 9-gun ... A: The three blank rounds represent Duty, Honor, and Country. The round of ammunition looks like either ... | |
| 147th Combat Engineers and 1195th Base Depot Engineers | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing research on the 147th Base Depot Engineers, the 711th Base Depot Engineers and the 1195th ... A: The following information is provided: *147th Base Depot Engineers-formed 1 April 1943 at Camp ... | |
| World War 1 army cot | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a wooden world war 1 army cot made out of oak that has been handed down in my family. I was ... A: I'm not qualified to give an estimate on the price of the cot but if you search E-Bay, Amazon, or ... | |
| Crimean War - treatment of POWs by Russians | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Did the Russians take prisoners in the Crimean War? If so, how were they treated? Thanks for ... A: After doing some detailed research, I found that the vast majority of POWs taken by the Russians in ... | |
| 95th Inf Song | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: There was a song published relating to the 95th Inf Div early in 1944. The title was "The 95th ... A: The song was wriiten and copyrighted by a member of the unit in late 1944-T/SGT. M. George Vanicek. ... | |
| 1308th Engineer GSReg ETO,APO 562 | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Aloha, I was hoping for some clarity on my uncle's historical regiment data.Was he actually in ... A: There were no medals/ribbons awarded for Normandy. The medal/ribbon awarded for the Normandy ... | |
| WW1 strategies | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how war strategies were affected by the size of the war zone in WW1. Thanks! A: There are no more enduring symbols of World War I than the trench and its ubiquitous first cousin, ... | |
| world war ii - field artillery | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any information on the 264th field artillery, world war II? My father (Capt. Ray ... A: Here is the information you requested: The 264th Field Artillery Battalion (8-inch Howitzer ... | |
| MAG12 & VMA 223 | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to find out what unit commendations were won by VMA 223 and MAG 12 and when, but ... A: I contacted the Historical Museum Division of the U.S. Marine Corps and here is the information you ... | |
| 1308 Engineer Regiment/WW2 | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: first of all thank you for your service and sacrifices for our great country. Secondly, thank you ... A: Unlike the U.S. Army Ground Forces, the U.S. Army Service Forces (formerly known as the Service of ... | |
| wwii | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: In what way did the U.S. plan for defeat over Japan evolve during the course of WWII? A: War Plan Orange (commonly known as Plan Orange or just Orange) refers to a series of U.S. Joint Army ... | |
| Demographics of Draftees, World War II | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a study concerning the changing expectations of parents in the early 1960s regarding ... A: There are a number of Federal agencies to contact: *U.S. Census Bureau www.census.gov *Veterans' ... | |
| WWII/442nd infantry regiment | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: my name is Soren, I am an 8th grader from WA working on a school project. I have a couple of ... A: The 442nd Regimental Combat Team ("Go For Broke") landed at Anzio on 28 May 1944 and joined its ... | |
| WWII | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: How did changes in means, methods and mission all served to influence both the “Battle for the ... A: Here is the answer to your*Battle of the Atlantic-Active Sonar, Catapult Aircraft Merchantmen, ... | |
| Mahan | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: How did the principal ideas advanced by Alfred Thayer Mahan impact at home and abroad? How and why ... A: Mayan's ideas on the importance of sea power influenced navies around the world and helped prompt ... | |
| Cold War | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a US history project for school, and one of the requirements is to find an expert as a ... A: There would be more consumer goods available, housing ownership would be available to more citizens, ... | |
| Capt. Jabez Snow | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: My ancestor fought in the Seige of Quebec, October, 1690. He was wounded, returned to Eastham, Mass ... A: You can contact the following in regard to Massachusetts: *Department of Veterans' Services ... | |
| drummer boys | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: What is the Difference between southern and northern drummer boy of the civil war ANSWER: Dear ... A: Your teacher is WRONG. Over 10,000 boys (the youngest was a 9-year old Union drummer) became ... | |
| drummer boys | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the Difference between southern and northern drummer boy of the civil war A: There wasn't any real difference between the Northern and Southern drummer boys. The both performed ... | |
| WW II Draft Deferments | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been told that there was a draft deferment for those who could determine the sex of a ... A: This is true. The deferment would fall under vital occupations that required a deferment due to its ... | |
| early american history | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon - years ago I remember reading a story about a person, whom I belive was a governor ... A: After checking the list of governors of all southern states in the U.S., the only one that comes up ... | |
| trying to find information about grandfather | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: when he was in WWll. He was crash and rescue for the army air. not quite sure of rank or anything ... A: The movie was High Noon and it was shot on many locations throughout California. His records can be ... | |
| The Term "Leatherneck" | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: What is the origin of the term "Leatherneck?" When was it first used to refer a Marine/Soldier? I do ... A: Happy Easter and the answer to your question in regard to the Barbary Wars is that this type of ... | |
| i have no clue | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I dont know anything about guns. I have recieved as a gift a 1903 rock island springfield. how much ... A: Happy Easter and in regard to the Black Powder 45 caliber rifle and the Dan Wesson .357 Ruger; I can ... | |
| The 92nd Infantry Division and the Italian Campaign in WWII | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has an upcoming project specific to WWII. She has chosen to report on the Italian ... A: I don't know him personally but unit associations are usually run by individuals who were with that ... | |
| cannons | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Where is a Revolutionary War cannon made by the Hughes brothers at Mt. Aetna furnace in Washington ... A: M. Riggle, A cannon that was manufactured during the American Revolution has either ... | |
| number of fins in missile | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i was reading a book and saw some drawing of missiles+rockets with more than 4 fins but i couldn`t ... A: The Control Surfaces or "fins" have a different number of fins that act against air resistance to ... | |
| Bronze Order of Mercury | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I was recently awarded the Bronze Order of Mercury and have been inquiring about when it is ... A: This is an award given by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Regimental Association to any military and/or ... | |
| Dixie Division | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Robert, My friends father served in the Army from 19 Feb 1951 to 29 Jan 1953. He was stationed at ... A: When the Korean War broke out and the American soldiers were sent to fight, the U.S. Army realized ... | |
| History of military hat | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an authentic military hat which my great grandfater who was navy captain received from ... A: This is a black cocked hat worn by U.S. naval officers from the War of 1812 to World War I. It was ... | |
| Draft Registration During the Vietnam War | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Were people required to register for the draft at the age of 18 or 19 during the Vietnam War? Did ... A: Yes, they were required to register for the draft when they turned 18. I had to in November, 1971. ... | |
| cannon ball | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased,what looks like a cannon ball to me,and it looks a little crude with a sort of seam ... A: After doing some research and long distance phone calls, I can't pin down the exact war or type of ... | |
| surrender papers | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My father flew B-25s in WWII. His group dropped leaflets over the islands where the A bombs were ... A: After many long distance phone calls, you should contact The National Archives at the following: ... | |
| paratroopers | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am being told by a fellow at work that during world war 2 paratroopers jumped from gliders into ... A: There were never any combat jumps made from a glider. It would have made sense to issue glider ... | |
| Generals Star Placards on Vehicles | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Sir, Where, in history, did the Generals Star need to be displayed on vehicles come from? Where did ... A: It evolved from the stars that were placed on the blanket that you placed over the horse before ... | |
| Signal Corp bases | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: LTC Lynn, My husband just braduated OCS and is entering signal corp training in May. We need to ... A: Good, It depends on the needs of the U.S. Army at the time your husband will graduate ... | |
| Signal Corp bases | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: LTC Lynn, My husband just braduated OCS and is entering signal corp training in May. We need to ... A: Good, His first duty station will be attending the U.S. Army Signal Corps School ... | |
| My Grandfathers Platoon | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My Grandfather Is very sick, and is to die very soon, and my family would like to get some ... A: I have the history of the 185th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division-California National Guard ... | |
| U.S. Military Draft during the 1950s | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Did the Selective Service System/Draft use classifications 1-A, 4-F, etc. in the 1950s as in World ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of the country on a short term ... | |
| Signal Corps | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Did the Signal Corps ever use light aircraft (with enlisted pilots) to string cable? Specifically in ... A: The U.S. Army started their aviation school for U.S. Army aviators in 1951 separate from the U.S. ... | |
| Seleucus' defeat by Chandragupta Maurya | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I've been doing some readings on the campaigns of Seleucus I. In 305, he invaded India and was ... A: Seleucus I or Seleucus I Nicator was a Macedonian officer of Alexander the Great. In 305 B.C., he ... | |
| WWII V-6 insignia USNR | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I was wandering if you would be able to show me what the sleeve insignia would look like for a V-6 ... A: There is no insignia for a V-6 in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. From December, 1942 to ... | |
| family military history | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I am having a hard time finding military information for my family members--but I do have some ... A: You should contact the National Records Personnel Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the following web ... | |
| Signal Corps | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Did the Signal Corps ever use light aircraft (with enlisted pilots) to string cable? Specifically in ... A: Yes, they did. The U.S. Army had organic aviation assets that included L-2 Grasshopper, L-3 ... | |
| funeral flag | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: my father inlaw will be burried on fri. 3/6/09 he is survived by five kids ....my question is does ... A: It is the next of kin and if there is more than one, then the five children (in this case) would ... | |
| Short lived unit | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to do research regarding my grandfather Benjamin C. Decker. I tried to get his military ... A: Here is the information you requested: The 826th Engineer Aviation Battalion was formed on 17 June ... | |
| US Military Service Number | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I'm trying to find out if my g-grandfather served in WW1. The census says that he served, and ... A: The service number he was given in World War I would be different then the one given to him in World ... | |
| WWII ETO Campaigns | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Col Lynn, This is Al Cagle, also an expert on the MH board. I sent that question to you about the ... A: After checking with the U.S. Army Center for Military History and noted Vietnam War military ... | |
| Fort McNair History | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: So I was stationed at Fort McNair in DC many years ago. There was a story that the flagpole was not ... A: After checking with the Public Affairs Office of Ft. McNair and the U.S. Army Center for Military ... | |
| WWII Engineers | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to gather information on my grandfathers military service. I know he was enilsted from ... A: You are right that APO 331 was assigned to Okinawa and that he was an engineer. He would have been ... | |
| empire | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: 1. The top ten empires are: Ming, Tang, British, Spanish, Russian, Soviet Bloc, Ottomon, Persian, ... A: There are many types of rankings but here are the most common: *Total Land *Contiguous Area Of ... | |
| empires | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: 1. Does Ming, Tang, British, and Spanish Empire makes top ten empires? 2. What about Aztec, Inca, ... A: Here are the answers: 1. Yes but in this order: British, Spanish, Ming, and Tang. 2. No and they ... | |
| Uniform identification | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: My great-grandfather was a missionary in South Africa from approx. 1898 to 1904. I have attached a ... A: This type of uniform was one of just many worn by the many Volunteers, Irregulars, And Auxiliaries ... | |
| empire | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: 1. Here is my lists of world major empires: Roman, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, Venetian, Ottomon, Huns, ... A: You can go Wikipedia and type in the following phrases and they will come up with a detailed list of ... | |
| olf metal military buttons | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have gotten several metal military button, possible lapel or other pins that were my ... A: These are known as the Eagle Buttons. This is the universal U.S. eagle pattern that was worn on all ... | |
| Airborne | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Here are some questions for a project I’m doing on Airborne. I appreciate it if you could send me ... A: Here are the answers you requested: 1. Vietnam was, in essence, the first airborne war. The war was ... | |
| Infantry crossed Rifles Hat Insignia | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My received from her mother a hat pin-screww on nut in rear-that is crossed swords with a 1 above ... A: Infantry has crossed rifles and cavalry has crossed sabres. The D below the crossed sabres denotes ... | |
| French Pin | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I found a pin that appears to be a French "award". It's approximately 2 inches high. It has 5 red ... A: After looking through my sources, The best place that can answer your question is the following: ... | |
| WWII Tanks | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: How many M-4-4 Tanks survived General Patton Unit from Normandy to Checskisvakia. He in Gloucester ... A: Miller, You can contact the General George S. Patton Museum by going to ... | |
| WWII MOS Information | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather served in WWII from 23 Oct 1942 until 14 Oct 1945. I am looking at a copy of his ... A: Williams, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been on ... | |
| W W 1- dog tags | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: In a box my husbands great uncle keep during world war 1, while in France, we found what looks like ... A: This is a World War I Imperial German Army Hundermarke or ID Tag. You can contact the German Embassy ... | |
| 1195th engineer combat group | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Sir, any info on the 1195th engineer combat group HHC would be appreciated. My father was a sergeant ... A: The proper designation for the HHC, 1195th Engineer Combat Group is Headquarters Headquarters ... | |
| Wagoner | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about my grandfather Bourlands job responsibilities as a WW1 Wagoner. He told me ... A: The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) were allocated between 1,000 to 2,000 horses and mules in ... | |
| military awards/grave markers | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My husband recently passed away--he was awarded a Bronze Star and a Silver Star in WWII. I ... A: Request VA Form 40-1330 Application For Standard Government Headstone Or Marker and fill in Block 9 ... | |
| Dog Tag issuance | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a great great grandfather who passed away long ago, but recently we found a dog tag in a ... A: In regard to your dog tag, it was made locally. All U.S. military dog tags have certain information ... | |
| research on nurses on bataan | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Would you suggest (point me in the right direction)for the information in the subject line. (I am a ... A: Cardinali, Here are two points of contact: *U.S. Army Center of Military History ... | |
| My great grandfather's WWII service | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if you could help me out with a 2 part question I have. The first part is I am ... A: Jackson, You can request your grandfather's military, training, dental, and medical ... | |
| B. Co, 328th CSH information | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I just read about the general history of the 328th, however, I've not been able to find many ... A: P., The 328th CSH deployment schedules were as follows: December, 2004-June, 2006: ... | |
| Regimental Fencing Masters | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: In the course of researching the life of an individual who was a participant in the Napoleonic Wars ... A: You can go to the following by using the Internet: *The Napoleonic Historical Society *The U.S. ... | |
| WWI or WWII Military Supply Cabinet | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have no idea how my grandfather (in both WWI and WWII) got ahold of a Military Supply Cabinet. It ... A: The U.S. uniforms would take some time to sell due to the fact that many people are selling parts of ... | |
| WWI or WWII Military Supply Cabinet | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have no idea how my grandfather (in both WWI and WWII) got ahold of a Military Supply Cabinet. It ... A: I have never heard of a "No German selling policy on E-Bay" but you should re-word it as a U.S. ... | |
| Question about Medals and Ribbons in the Army | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: iv been trying to find out where and how to get my dad's awards (medals/ribbons) that he got during ... A: Please follow these steps: 1. Download and print a copy of the SF-180 in PDF format by going to: ... | |
| Regimental Fencing Masters | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: In the course of researching the life of an individual who was a participant in the Napoleonic Wars ... A: In addition to its official staff, a regiment would have the unofficial organization of its ... | |
| First Military Tank | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a research project on The First Military Tank which i know was manufactured in 1915 ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: *Name of first tank-Little Willie *Photograph of first ... | |
| Crest/Coat of Arms I'm trying to identify | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I stumbled across this coat of arms (or crest? unsure of the difference). I'm not sure if you could ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: Crest-is a component of an heraldic display, so called ... | |
| Photos of Pins | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Attached is a photo of all the pins (he had multiples of most of them). I did find out that he was ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Sergeant First Class (SFC) rank. 2. U.S. Army Service ... | |
| Stars as military awards | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: 1. When were stars first awarded to soldiers as military honors? 2. By and to whom were they ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently returned from a short overseas ... | |
| Lineage and decorations | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Lynn I have been trying unsucesfully to find any information on my unit's lineage ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of the country until a few weeks ... | |
| ww I uncles assignment & duties | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I finally recieved a document from the feds. that gives me mimimum info on my uncle frank. I'm ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently returned from overseas. In regard to ... | |
| German Military Arm Band | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: we have a arm band that is from an estate that we will doing an auction for with an incredible ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you but I have been on a recent deployment and just got back. I ... | |
| Fort Gates Florida Outpost | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Looking for information on Fort Gates ferry which was originally founded for military operation for ... A: I apologize for not answering your question as quickly as possible but I just returned from an ... | |
| unit history | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a supply SGT for the 328TH CSH.I am looking to put together a unit hiistory.I would love to ... A: Here is the web site that you can go to for further information on your unit's lineage and ... | |
| Selective Service WWII | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Col Lynn, I am a fellow historian on this board and I have a question. Specifically I am helping a ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just returned from a short deployment overseas. ... | |
| unit history | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a supply SGT for the 328TH CSH.I am looking to put together a unit hiistory.I would love to ... A: It was redesignated from the 328th General Hospital (328th Gen Hos). The unit crest design was ... | |
| medals-VietNam-clarification | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Two part question.. Served as medic with 9th Infantry, 69-70. Yet, on dd214 shows CIB award, as ... A: Here is the information you requested: http://www.cufon.org/CRG/memo/186587.html Corrections To DD ... | |
| war of mexico | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: How did the United States become involved in a war of Mexico and what were the results and ... A: Relations between the U.S. and Mexico turned hostile when Mexico refused to accept the U.S. ... | |
| Ancestor's records from Franco-Prussian War | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My Great Grandfather was born in Deidesheim, Germany 186??. We were told his father was in a War, ... A: If your grandfather was born in the 1860s, then he would be too young to have served in the ... | |
| 1276 Engineer Combat Battalion | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for any information on the 1276 Engineer Combat Battalion which was part of XIII Corp ... A: An excellant source that will answer all your questions on the 1276th Combat Engineer Battalion can ... | |
| 1276 Engineer Combat Battalion | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for any information on the 1276 Engineer Combat Battalion which was part of XIII Corp ... A: Formed in Iceland from the 1st Battalion, 5th Engineer Regiment on 6 December 1943. It arrived in ... | |
| army puc on marine uniform | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Where does the Army PUC go on a Marine Corp uniform? I was awarded this with 2/9 marines for our ... A: The Army PUC (formerly called the Distinguished Unit Citation or Distinguished Unit Badge in 1942 ... | |
| 1. American Merchant Marine WW2. 2. Franco Prussian deserters.. | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: 1 How can I find details of an Australian who served in the American Merchant Marine during WW2. 2 ... A: You can contact the Military Attache Office at the German Embassy in Washington D.C. at 4645 ... | |
| 922nd Air Base Security Battalion | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: my father was a member of this unit from 1943-1945. Because it was likely a temporary WWII Unit, I ... A: Crawford, Jr., First, let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner with ... | |
| PIPS - person in place ? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: what are the colored bars or tabs on the upper left of a high ranking officer in the US or other ... A: The colored bars are called Leadership Tabs which are worn on the shoulder epaulettes in the U.S. ... | |
| My farthers WW 1 discharge papers | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My father served in the US Army in WW1. I have his serial # and some of the places in the US he ... A: You can contact the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the following web ... | |
| The Great Depression | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: In light of the economy toady, I was wondering if you had any information on how military families ... A: The information you are requesting is pretty extensive and detailed but one of the best books is ... | |
| Col. A.C. Ott | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure you can help, but here goes. I just bought a piece of trench art, and engraved on it is ... A: You should contact the National Personal Records Center or NRPC. They have a list of all officers ... | |
| MP units At MacDill AF 1945 (POW side) | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find out what Military Police unit was stationed at MacDill AF FL 1945 that was ... A: After checking with the National Archives in Suitland, Maryland and the Historical Office of the ... | |
| insignia | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: ref the owl and rose insignia question earlyer... it was on a british ferret scout car,the owl was ... A: I finally located a photograph of it on a scout car but it doesn't state what unit it belonged to. ... | |
| Army Personnel Records, WW2 | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My father was in WW2, in the battle for the Phillipenes. I have some of his sick call records, but ... A: Holland, Here is the information you requested: *The 192nd Field Artillery ... | |
| Gulf War...Good or Bad? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a project about the Gulf War. My class has to pick a side...good or bad and then do a ... A: The reasons for the U.S. not to invade Kuwait: 1. There were two (2) transcripts of the meeting ... | |
| chemical warfare experiments | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Here's a tough one for you. In 1953, the Army chemical warfare experiments included spraying clouds ... A: The specifics of the chemical air spraying project conducted in 1953 was conducted by the U.S. Army ... | |
| HMS Anandaga | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently became interested in the HMS Anandaga which sank in the bay off of the Town of York, now ... A: The HMS Onondaga was a 14-gun schooner that weighed 80 tons and was the flagship of Commodore Jean ... | |
| F4J Phantom | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My father worked on F4 Phantom jets aboard the USS Independence in the 60's as a USMC aircraft ... A: The USS Independence (CVA-62) served on line for a total of 100 days: 5 June 1965-21 November 1965. ... | |
| 379t Infantry Division | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: My father was a heavy machine gunner in WWII. My parents were divorced shortly after the war so I ... A: The 379th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division (Victory Division) was organized on 15 Jluy 1942 ... | |
| Midieval weaponry | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Lynn, I am a student at Hermann Middle school. I am studying medieval weaponry and warfare. Would ... A: Since your question would require a very long, long answer; please type in your search engine the ... | |
| CIB Cold War DMZ Veteran | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I served on the DMZ after Jan 1969 for five months, with 7th ID A Co 1/32. During that time A&C ... A: Here is the answer to yourKorea: Subsequent to 4 January 1969, a soldier must have- 1. Served in ... | |
| 21 gun salute | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find a list of events/persons that require or could receive a 21 gun salute? Our firing ... A: This is the following information you requested: A 21-gun salute is rendered on the arrival and ... | |
| spartan war tactics spread in europe | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: How did the Spartan war tactics spread to Europe A: After reaching its zenith in the conquests of Alexander the Great, the phalanx as a military ... | |
| 5th Marine Regiment Emblem | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been asked by my Platoon Sgt. To find out why the 5th Marine Regiment emblem has a 5 Seahorse ... A: Schulz, First, the five seahorses represent the 5th Marines and second, the ... | |
| U.S. Army units on Attu | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My father I believe was assigned to the 1308 Eng. Batt. on Attu. during WW2. I was led to believe ... A: Blumberg, The only 1308th Engineer Battalion was a 1308th Engineer General Service ... | |
| WWI and WW2 Research | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Pestering you again. :) Here are some questions for my novel that I'm hoping you can help me with: ... A: Here is the information you requested: 1. Separation-Military personnel who leave active duty but ... | |
| Military Records for Conscription (Prussia) 1855-1873 | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to determine if my great grandfather had to serve in the military when he was a citizen ... A: Conscription was instituted in Prussia in 1814 and service was for 7 years, of which 3 would be in ... | |
| firearms | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: im doing a research,and my question is what was the impact of firearms in the ninetenth century wars ... A: The introduction of firearms was important, but guns on African battlefields were often of ... | |
| ww2 | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: i sent you an email about my brother in the south pacific ww2 i am trying to find something about ... A: The information you requested is listed below: 4th Virginia Regiment: Authorized 28 December 1775 ... | |
| ww2 | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: i sent you an email about my brother in the south pacific ww2 i am trying to find something about ... A: Yes, I do know about the Revolutionary War and will answer your questions in that regard. The 863rd ... | |
| Searching my father | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter and I have been trying to track my father for years but the St Louis fire keeps re ... A: Donnellan Jr., Here is the complete history of the 328th Infantry Regiment, ... | |
| ww2 | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: my uncle was with co b 320th med bn ww2 in europe can you give me any history thanks very much A: Vaughn, Bravo Company, 320th Medical Battalion was one of the units assigned to the ... | |
| WWI and WW2 Research | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Pestering you again. :) Here are some questions for my novel that I'm hoping you can help me with: ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but here are the answers you requested: 1. This was ... | |
| Korean War | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me 2 or 2 reasons why the korean war was a defining moment in ... A: Here is the answer to your1. It solidified Canada's position in regard to the creation of the ... | |
| WW1 88th Inf. Div. | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: WW1 88th Infantry Division France 1919 My Grandfather was in the 349th Infantry Regiment. This ... A: In answer to your question, you should go to the following web site and direct your request to them: ... | |
| Korean War | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have to write an essay about a controversy to do with Canada in the Korean War, but I have done ... A: There are two: 1. The debate centered on what type of contribution Canada should provide. It was ... | |
| History of APO/FPO Addresses | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I seem to remember someone saying that the APO/FPO addresses had multiple reasons - obviously the ... A: It was created for one reason to give the approximate location of the military mail recipient and ... | |
| WW2 Research | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I was delighted to have happened across this website while doing WW2 research late last night. Oh, ... A: Here are the following answers to your questions: 1. It refers to military personnel temporarily ... | |
| the falklands war | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: why did Britain win the Falklands war? any help regarding this matter would be much appreciated ... A: Great Britain won the Falklands War due to the following reasons: *The superior air combat training ... | |
| WW2 Research | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I was delighted to have happened across this website while doing WW2 research late last night. Oh, ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. In an effort to be fair to everyone, a system known as ... | |
| 379th infantry regiment in the ETO | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a request concerning the 379th infantry regiment of the 95th ID during WW2. Searching for ... A: The 379th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Swift, Texas on 15 July 1942 and assigned to the ... | |
| info on WW I dog tags | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Why do some WW I dog tags have only name, serial number, and USA on them whereas others have this ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have recently returned from an overseas ... | |
| Military ediquette at funerals | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: When Christian men are in prayer they are required to remove their head covering (hats), I Cor 11:4, ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have been on deployment and only recently ... | |
| Can I get a Roster of 13th Combat Eng Bn in WWII | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My father may have been in the Unit mentioned by you in your answer to me. Are rosters of the men ... A: , I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently returned from an ... | |
| signing peace treaty, deck of missouri | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My father was on the deck of the Missouri when the peace treaty was signed. He has since passed away ... A: After checking with the U.S. Naval Historical Center and contacting the USS Missouri site, there was ... | |
| Army patch | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: A friend was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX and discharged in 1977. She was assigned to Co C 57th Sig Bn. ... A: The 57th Signal Battalion was attached to the 3rd Signal Brigade which in turn was attached to III ... | |
| History of army tactics | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I need to do a history report for NCOES school and would like to write a report on how Army ... A: You can go to www.usregulars.com for tactics used by the U.S. Army up to the end of the War Between ... | |
| Treaty on the USS Missouri | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: My father was a sailor on the USS South Dakota which was in Tokyo harbor at the time of the treaty ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently returned from overseas and here is the ... | |
| "bombs bursting in air" | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My husband, Dexter, and I have just watched a Gettysburg historical piece on the Military channel. ... A: The rocker was made up of an iron case of black powder for propulsion and a "cylindro-conoidal" ... | |
| war trophies | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: what is the origin of the tradition of keeping silver trophies in officers mess ? ANSWER: Dear ... A: You can search the Internet under the words "War Trophies" because I don't know what era of military ... | |
| "rockets red glare" | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: My husband, Dexter, and I have just watched a Gettysburg historical piece on the Military channel. ... A: These were the famous Congreve Rockets invented by Sir William Congreve 2nd Baronet in 1805. They ... | |
| Origin of US Army Post Names | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: LTC Lynn, My name is Joel from Georgia. I am curious what is the history of the actual names of ... A: Ft. Stewart, Georgia (home of the Third Infantry Division-Rock of the Marne) was named after General ... | |
| Replacement Battalions in WWII | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have references via morning reports concerning my grandfather's transfer from and to specific ... A: Grogan, APO New York 873 was the address for mail and stationing at Kirton and ... | |
| Headquarter Squadron, MAG-12, 1st MAW | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find information about the MAG-12 during WWII between April 21, 1945 - April 30, 1946. ... A: From December, 1944 to August, 1945, MAG-12 was conducting combat sorties against the Japanese from ... | |
| !st Air Calvary, Vietnam, 1967-1968 | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My brother was in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Him and his fellow soldiers used the word Unicorn. But ... A: The unicorn was a common title in Vietnam and was a symbol associated with various cavalry units, ... | |
| Replacement Battalions in WWII | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have references via morning reports concerning my grandfather's transfer from and to specific ... A: Grogan, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back from ... | |
| Cher Ami, carrier pigeon | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if you know who trained and flew Cher Ami, hero of the Lost Battalion? I think it would ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just returned from overseas. Here is the answer ... | |
| sword | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: How much is a Japanese samuri sword worth? A: It varies with the length, type, craftmanship, condition, and age of each sword. They can range in ... | |
| US Army Amphibious Landing Training Base Cape Cod MA | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: More exactly it was located on a peninsula now called Seacoast Shores in the village of Waquoit. ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of town. There are two places that ... | |
| silver star on grave marker | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: My dad was wwii veteran & fought in the European theater. His grave marker shows he had been awarded ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I recently returned from a short overseas tour ... | |
| about 57th ORD in Manila WWII | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather was with the 57th ORD and I was wondering what patches and unit crest were worn, he ... A: The only 57thOrdnance units overseas in World War II were the 57th Ordnance Ammunition Company and ... | |
| Canadian WW2 helmet | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I bought a helmet today at a flea market, the guy there was selling authentic army stuff. I saw a ... A: The information you need to get can be found by contacting the Canadian Minister of Defense office ... | |
| reason for fighting wars | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: Have most of the time, people fought wars over land? Or was it mostly over religion? I read that ... A: The first thing to remember is that "War is an extension of politics by other means". Wars have been ... | |
| Military conscription 19C Hesse | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Was there military conscription in the 1850s in the Rheingau region. It was then part of the Duchy ... A: Service was for seven years, of which three would be in the field army starting at the age of 21; ... | |
| Navy Hospital | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Lynn and thank you for your time. I have a 1948 document that refers to a doctor from "Naval ... A: Your question is very broad because the U.S. Navy had hospitals that were shut down, merged with ... | |
| Military conscription 19C Hesse | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Was there military conscription in the 1850s in the Rheingau region. It was then part of the Duchy ... A: Here is an article entitled Hessians: The Best Armies Money Could Buy. Type it in your search engine ... | |
| four star general | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Have you any information on a General Gally Paxton? I have been told he was in four wars, WWI, WWII, ... A: I checked with the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Carlisle, Pennsylvania as well as noted ... | |
| Battan nurses?? | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have another question for you. This excerpt is from a letter written by my Dad from Mindanao ... A: Finchaven was in New Guinea and 66 U.S. Army nurses were interned with Allied civilians on the ... | |
| Tracking the 909th Signal Co. | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: My father (Major C.O.Turner) came from Egypt with Gen Berereton and staff to prepare for the ... A: The small bit of information that I have been able to get is that it was deployed to northern France ... | |
| military history | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: who in introduced the army service number, and who if anybody is number 1 A: In The U.S., it was introduced on 28 February 1918 and abolished in 1974. The first person was ... | |
| silver oak leaf pin several other items of LTC WILLIAM ORMSBY | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH OR LOCATE LTC ORMSBY...? HE YEARS AGO LIVED IN LAKEWOOD CALIFORNIA AND HAD A ... A: You can contact the Air Force Personnel Center at the following: AFPC/DPSIAR 550 C Street ... | |
| WWI | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: My name is Shane Gersbach. I'm an eighth grader at Alderwood Middle in Washington state. I was ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Our involvement was caused by the following-seven U.S. ... | |
| persian gulf war | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: my names is Oscar Covarrubias i'm an 8th grader in alderwood middle school which is located in ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. The First Gulf War was fought over oil and it was an ... | |
| military tradition | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: What is the origin of the 21 gun salute? What does it relate to? Do you also know what SORTIE stands ... A: Beginning in the colonial period, the U.S. fired one shot for each state of the Union as its ... | |
| vmail | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: i have family vmail as follows: can you tell me where they were on these dates (US Army)? also, ... A: There were 14 Replacement Depots of the U.S. Army Ground Forces Reinforcement Command in England ... | |
| 3 spent rounds | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: When presenting the three spent rounds , to family members, whats the proper wording, said by the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have been out of state on personal business and ... | |
| Role of Filipino soldiers in WW1 from the Philippines sent to Europe w/ AEF | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: any info about a Philippine native Tomas Claudio, Pvt USMC AEF killed in Battle of Chateau Thierry, ... A: Embry, The U.S. Marines weren't engaged at Chateau Thierry but they were engaged at ... | |
| question.. | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: me and a friend are having a debate. in WWII when the atom bomb was used on Japan, the two bombs ... A: Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. It had the following specifications: 4,000 ... | |
| Hollywood vs History | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in the Hollywood vs History angle. The film "300" won big at the box office so it ... A: Here is a list of 21 films noted for their historical inaccuracies: The Alamo Gladiator 300 The ... | |
| Rommel-military genius? | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm a leaving cert student living in Ireland and i've recently done a project on Rommel's role in ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have been out of the U.S. and recently ... | |
| US vs. other countries' casualty stats | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: My brother contends that the US has killed more victims during wars/conflicts than any other country ... A: Here are two excellant books that will answer your question. I use both of them: 1. The World War I ... | |
| 379th exact locations WWII ETO | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: It clarifies a photo we recently acquired from a fellow researcher.Where can we find a list or map ... A: You can get a list of maps from the U.S. Army Center of Military History located in Carlisle, ... | |
| 95th Div. 379th Company H 2ndplatoon | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been researching his father's WWII service in the 95th Div. 379th Co H 2nd platoon. ... A: The 379th Infantry Regiment was organized on 15 July 1942 at Camp Swift Texas and was assigned to ... | |
| Conscription | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I am doing research for a novel that includes pre-World War One Germany. I have four questions ... A: Spark, Here are the answers to your questions: 1. It was in 1867 with the von Roon ... | |
| Military Depots - WWII | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have my dad's diary, and he keeps mentioning 14 depot, 16 depot, 18 depot, and 19 depot. Is there ... A: Here is the information you requested on the Reinforcement Depots (sometimes called Replacement ... | |
| uniform patch | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Hi, I recently lost my dear Uncle who was a WWII vet. He was in the Army Infantry, 2nd Div.(Indian ... A: Popp, If you can send me a photograph of the items in question as an attachment, then I ... | |
| US vs. other countries' casualty stats | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: My brother contends that the US has killed more victims during wars/conflicts than any other country ... A: There is information in regard to the wars that the U.S. has been involved in but your brother seems ... | |
| german military service | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: In the 1800's, at what age would a young man begin his military service in Germany, and how long did ... A: Yes, he could have because the Landwehr Verein was a German veteran's organization and remember that ... | |
| german military service | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: In the 1800's, at what age would a young man begin his military service in Germany, and how long did ... A: prior to the von Roon Reforms of 1867, it varied with each individual German state but after 1867, ... | |
| Bofor Gunnery - Naval | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: When was the last time Bofor Guns were used in anger in the Royal Australian Navy?. I suspect in ... A: The last firing demonstration at sea was between January, 2007 to March, 2007; the last firing on ... | |
| Units my father served in during WWII | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for info on my fathers unit in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. He served with the ... A: , Are you sure your father's unit was the 3rd Engineer Construction Battalion? ... | |
| Final Results of U.S. ground troops during Operation Desert Storm--February 1991 | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Did any U.S. ground troops cross the Kuwait border into Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in ... A: By G+4 0800 28 February 1991, VII Corps had destroyed elements of the remaining Iraqi divisions west ... | |
| Final Results of U.S. ground troops during Operation Desert Storm--February 1991 | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Did any U.S. ground troops cross the Kuwait border into Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in ... A: No, VII Corps and XVIII Airborne Corps were the only units that crossed the border from their ... | |
| catapults | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: How does catapults interest you? I'm doing catapults as a school project so i am asking some ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you but I just returned from overseas and was unable to get on a ... | |
| CIB and Bronze Star with "V" | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I read with great interest you comment pertaining to the Army awarding Bronze Stars "V" to CIB ... A: Hawley, This only applies to World War II veterans. Those soldiers that served ... | |
| German conscription records | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: My gr-grandfather fled Uberlingen Germany (abt 1876) to the US at age 15 in order to escape ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of the country on active duty and ... | |
| German military Presence 1885 period Alsace | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a man listed as a Sergent in the Infantry regiment # 126, in Strassbourg, Alsace Lorraine ... A: The German 126 Regiment was one of the units assigned to the German 39th Division in the 15th Corps' ... | |
| Royal Navy in the Bahamas | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: To make a long story short, I'm writing a historical novel. (I'd like to say "sea story" but ... A: While there were no repair or dry dock facilities in the Bahamas, there were in Jamaica and Antigua. ... | |
| Female surgeons in the Korean War | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: How many women served as surgeons, either from the USA or in total, during the Korean Conflict/War? ... A: I would like to apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I was finally able to find the ... | |
| AWARD OF THE PUS TO THE 5th Marine Regiment | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I served with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines in Vietnam from March 29, 1966 until mid Feburary, ... A: I made a phone call to Ms. A.D. Amerman (GS-11) Historian at the Historical Reference Branch of the ... | |
| 151 Trans Company | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I am working on a reunion of the 151 trans co (LT. Trk) I would like to know just what happened to ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of the country on a short ... | |
| WW II MOS list | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Col. Lynn, I'm looking for a list of the 1940's MOS. In particular I'm looking for the MOS from 950 ... A: The following information was provided by the U.S. Naval Historical Center at 202-433-4132: call the ... | |
| Patches and Bars on WW2 Uniform | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: After my grandmother's passing, we found my grandfather's WW2 Army Uniform. Is there a resource ... A: I could give you a number of web sites but if you send it to me; it will be quicker. My E-Mail is ... | |
| 798th ENGR FORESTRY CO | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: My stepfather served in the Army from 22 Mar 1943 - 4 Dec 1945. His name was Paul O. Haney, Army ... A: You can contact the National Personal Records Center by searching their web site and requesting his ... | |
| When Did... | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering in what year, the Canadian military personnel was given the right to vote. I have ... A: The slow struggle over the franchise came to a head during World War I, in one of the most shocking ... | |
| Could use a hand | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Lynn its an honor first off . Second , my Grandfather is 85 and nearing his time . His father , ... A: Russell, The 16th Machine Gun Battalion was organized on 25 December 1917 from ... | |
| Military History/Tradiations | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: There is a tradiation of Officers/SNCO serving JNCO and other ranks a drink calleds "GUNFIRE", ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm getting ready for deployment overseas. Here ... | |
| chain of command | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: Why was the chain of command put into place? A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I have been preparing for deployment overseas. ... | |
| Obtaining Dad's WWII dog tags for my son | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: How do I go about getting a copy of my Dad's WWII dog tags for my son who carries his name ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been very busy over the past couple of weeks ... | |
| What about Chief Warrent officers | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Since they are commissioned, Where do they rank among regular officers like yourself. Becuase you ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm getting ready to deploy overseas and I've ... | |
| WWI(?) id tag(?) | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Found in the personal effects of a recently deceased family member. Family lore has it belonging to ... A: Dog tags were either circular or oval-shaped by regulations. Some dog tags that were privately made ... | |
| ancient japanese military tactics | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering where i could get some info on ancient Japanese military tactics without using ... A: The following information is provided: ... | |
| Strange Egyptian Weapon | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I was looking at the weapons used by the figures in the Medinet Habu relief of the Egyptian-Sea ... A: They were as follows: swords (a variety of shapes were used), bows (similar to the English longbow ... | |
| Strange Egyptian Weapon | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I was looking at the weapons used by the figures in the Medinet Habu relief of the Egyptian-Sea ... A: Here is the list: Pataliputra-319 BC Maghada-317 BC Mayalaketu-317 BC Takshashila-316 BC ... | |
| Gloves Off | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I recently attended the funeral of a retired Fire Chief who had served in the US Navy. At the end of ... A: Happy Thanksgiving and it is an old U.S. Navy custom which began during World War I. Sailors were ... | |
| The Battle of the Bulge, and Hitler's Counteroffensive | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: 1. Why did Adolf Hitler launch his counteroffensive? 2. What were his goals in the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of town for Thanksgiving. Here are ... | |
| Military Funeral Tradition | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: Just this past week, a very close friend was killed while on active duty in Afganistan. His funeral ... A: Here are two web sites that will interest you: http://www.usflag.org/foldflag.html ... | |
| military law | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: There is someone new in my little town that came from somewhere up North. Maybe it's just that I ... A: Impersonating an officer, warrant officer, or NCO is an offense under the UCMJ. It is Article 134. ... | |
| more information about the 9th MAW during WWII | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: My grandfather, William T. Sedlak, served in the Marine Wing Service Squadron Nine, 9th MAW, from ... A: The 9th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) was activated on 1 April 1944 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) ... | |
| Alexander the Great | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a 6th grader doing a History Fair Project and the title is "Alexander the Great, or was he"? ... A: Here is the answer to your1. He was trained in philosophy by Aristotle. 2. Tamed the horse ... | |
| repo depo's | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Please give me details on the functioning of the WWII replacement depots. Also, if you can include a ... A: The replacement depots in Western Europe (including the one you mentioned in Belgium) were used to ... | |
| campaign cover for range officers | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: what is the history behind the squirrel nuts of the campaign cover for the range officers in the ... A: After making a phone call to Headquarters Marine Corps-Historical Division; they told me there is no ... | |
| quotes/manual | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I have seen the quote stating that" enlisted men bear watching"....i would like the entire quote or ... A: The fullquote is as follows: "Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly, and bear ... | |
| repo depo's | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Please give me details on the functioning of the WWII replacement depots. Also, if you can include a ... A: In 1940, the War Department adopted a new plan and special training organizations, known as ... | |
| Stages of Empire | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: During our lunch conversation at work last week the topic turned to history along with the present ... A: I have looked as well for many days but can find no reference at all. The stages for a democracy are ... | |
| Naval Crown origins | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in Naval history and i was wondering where the Naval Crown design came from - I have ... A: After contacting the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., the following information was given to me: ... | |
| WW II | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: My uncle(serial#34984847)was drafted in 1944. His basic training was in Camp Blanding,Fl in ... A: Once an individual was assigned to a Replacement Company, they were sent overseas in that company ... | |
| WW II | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: My uncle(serial#34984847)was drafted in 1944. His basic training was in Camp Blanding,Fl in ... A: A.G.F.R.D. 1 means Army Ground Forces Replacement Depot Number 1 Fort Geroge G. Meade, Maryland. ... | |
| military question | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I am in my high school's newspaper and I am writing an article on how the military has two different ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've just returned from Washington D.C. and this ... | |
| 95th Infantry 379th | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: My Grandfather was a machine gunner for the 95th 379th. He has a few ribbons that he was awarded ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you soooner but I've been in Washington D.C. and just got back ... | |
| WW II, Replacement Co., Repl Bn | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been trying to locate my paternal grandfather or any living relatives for some time now. I ... A: Cox, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of state for about ... | |
| WWII Replacement Companies | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I have several letter from dad in WWII. After shipping out of Fort Ord, Calif in March 1945 his ... A: Burbridge, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner with your answer but ... | |
| Battle of Crecy | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: What type of armor did the French Knights wear at the Battle of Crecy in 1346? A: During the 14th Century the overall trend was the gradual transition from mail to plate armor. When ... | |
| Hand Salute | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: We know about the possible origins and reasons for the hand salute but what we would like to know is ... A: The salute you are asking about is called the British Navy Salute which was initiated sometime ... | |
| WWII US Army Bases | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My father was stationed in New Orleans in 1942 and I can't remember the name of the base. It was ... A: Falkenbury, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I finally tracked down the answer ... | |
| WWII Uniform | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: Colonel, I am costuming a play in which a character plays a corporal recently discharged from the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you and here is the answer to your question with reference ... | |
| grandfather's dog tags | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: My grandfather's dog tag only states his name, his DOB, and claims says US National. He was in ... A: Yes, he would have been entitled to the flag on his coffin for his years of faithful and honorable ... | |
| WWII Uniform | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: Colonel, I am costuming a play in which a character plays a corporal recently discharged from the ... A: Peterson, I must know if this corporal is non-infantry, or airborne, or glider, or ... | |
| 199TH AIR AMBULANCE | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE 199TH MEDICAL(AIR AMBULANCE) COMPANY AND WHEN AND WHY WAS IT SHUT DONE? ... A: I contacted the office who keeps records on units of the Florida Guard and found out it was part of ... | |
| Battle of the Bulge | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: "I would like to know about the 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division's involvement in the Battle of ... A: The most detailed and official account is the U.S. Army in World War II "Green Book" series on the ... | |
| 199TH AIR AMBULANCE | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE 199TH MEDICAL(AIR AMBULANCE) COMPANY AND WHEN AND WHY WAS IT SHUT DONE? A: After much searching and phone calls, the only 199th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) that comes up ... | |
| WWI | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: The psychological effect of the "spanish flu" during WWI either on Flanders Field or preferably on ... A: Here are some other books: *Dreadnought-Robert K. Massie *Catles Of Steel-Robert K. Massie *The ... | |
| medieval Japan | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I want to write a fictional story that takes place in medieval Japan with a fantasy edge to it that ... A: You can check out the book entitled, The Samurai Sourcebook by Dr. Stephen R. Turnbull and you can ... | |
| WW1 | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: Considering Britian's motives for entering World War 1, do you think they were a good reason to ... A: Great Britian entered into World War I based on naive assumptions of German aims, thereby ... | |
| Flag Presentation | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: Just a little background ... My Dad recently passed away and now rests with my Mom in Punchbowl ... A: Ishimoto, First, the flag is presented to the next of kin as a keepsake after its ... | |
| WWI | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: The psychological effect of the "spanish flu" during WWI either on Flanders Field or preferably on ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of the country on military ... | |
| WW II, Replacement Co., Repl Bn | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My father's Ike jacket has both the 8th Armored Patch and the 94th Patch. His separation document ... A: APO 874 was located at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England during the time frame you ... | |
| WW II, Replacement Co., Repl Bn | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: My father's Ike jacket has both the 8th Armored Patch and the 94th Patch. His separation document ... A: APO 551 was Botesdale, England, during 1943 and 1944 but moved to Hadden Hill, England in May, 1944. ... | |
| Pigeons in ww1 | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have looked everywhere for information on building a loft for pigeons that would of been used in ... A: Here is a photograph of a mobile loft used during World War I: ... | |
| Striking Bells | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Where was the tradition of asking the captains permission to strike 8 Bells on time at 1200 derived ... A: Before the advent of seagoing clocks, the intervals between bells was determined by sand glasses. ... | |
| WWI | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: Was general "Black Jack" Pershing a rasicist? From what I've researched, he was agreed with ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Upon graduation from secondary school in 1878, ... | |
| WW1 | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me, in a nutshell, what event (or series of events)and by whom, triggered (pardon the ... A: It was an ethnic Serb, Gavrilo Princip. The reason why was because he was rejected for service in ... | |
| WW1 | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me, in a nutshell, what event (or series of events)and by whom, triggered (pardon the ... A: Although it was the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand that led to the outbreak ... | |
| South American-Spanish History | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if during the 2nd battle of Cuzco, Pizarro had any native allies or was it just the ... A: The following estimated figures are given for the Siege of Cuzco: Inca Strength: 100,000 Inca ... | |
| search and destroy | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm an army soldier in Iraq putting together a small class on search and destroy and how our ... A: Search and Destroy, or Seek and Destroy, or simply S&D, refers to a military strategy that became an ... | |
| Who can we beat? | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: Since the 1945 military victory over Japan (which required 2 A-bombs), what has been the U.S. TIED - ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but we can beat Third World countries. It just seems ... | |
| re: ww1 preserved carrier pigeons | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: i am interested in obtaining historical info. and current resources as well on a pair of preserved ... A: First, let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I did some long distance phone calls ... | |
| My Dad's dog tags | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: My Dad's WWI dog tags have the initials DRC in the center of the disk. What do they represent? I ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I called the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army ... | |
| WWII Second Marine Aircraft Wing | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what battles the above-mentioned wing fought in the South Pacific. I have signed ... A: The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing was activated at NAS, San Diego on 10 July 1941 with the 2nd Marine Air ... | |
| Who can we beat? | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Since the 1945 military victory over Japan (which required 2 A-bombs), what has been the U.S. TIED - ... A: It depends on who writes your textbooks. The Korean War can be viewed as a loss if our intention was ... | |
| Military Founding Fathers | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: We would like to know the founding fathers for the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and the ... A: O'Beirne, Here are the following answers: There are no "founding fathers" of our ... | |
| hey | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: in how did patton win all the medals A: Here are his U.S. awards: Distinguished Service Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster Distinguished ... | |
| general us military history | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: What was the worst conflict that the US has been in, in terms of duration and loss of American life? ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but a family emergency came up that needed my ... | |
| battlefield commissions | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: Were there any battlefield commissions of enlisted men to become officers during operation desert ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I finally found the information you requested ... | |
| Military Colors | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: We are a 4th grade classroom and are putting together some research on the branches of the military. ... A: O'Beirne's Fourth Grade Class, I apologize for not getting ... | |
| tech sergeant stripes | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: My father was in the Army Air Force in the mid 1940s. I am trying to find out what his tech ... A: You can go to the following web site and you will be able to see a picture of all the ranks of the ... | |
| general us military history | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: What was the worst conflict that the US has been in, in terms of duration and loss of American life? ... A: It is heading toward conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan. The answer as to why can be found by going ... | |
| roman insignia | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Are there any references to Roman Cavalry insignea? In the first century there were four ranks, ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of town on vacation. Here is the ... | |
| id tags | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: i am a soldier stationed in fort campbell and one of my ncos asked me how may individual beads are ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. In regard to your question, the U.S. Government ... | |
| Roman Army | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Did alexander the great have any influence on the roman army A: Sanders, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner and here is your answer: ... | |
| Company roster by platoon | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: My late Uncle, Antonio L. Pacheco was a member of E. co. 508 PIR 82nd Airborne Division and Jumped ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been out of town. Here is the answer to your ... | |
| South American-Spanish History | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if during the 2nd battle of Cuzco, Pizarro had any native allies or was it just the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner in regard to this question but I've been preparing to ... | |
| Grandpa's Patch | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: my grandpa served in the 973rd Engineer Maintenance Co. from September 2, 1943 until December 31, ... A: Your father would have been a sergeant (4th Grade) by the then U.S. Army Air Force rank structure. ... | |
| am revolution | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: i am having problems finding information about how the militia was portrayed in the American ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but here is the answer to ... | |
| Battle for Tikrit | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: What campaign was the Battle for Tikrit a part of? A: Here is Tikrit in regard to its place in world history: ... | |
| WWII German Armband | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a German WWII "Organization Todt" armband. Printed on the light brown cotton band is ... A: Arbeitet fur O.T. means Worker for Organization Todt. After making some long distance phone calls, I ... | |
| Air Force: WWII pin/medal placement on uniform for burial | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: My father, a retired Air Force Major from WWII, passed away on Mar 19, 2007. We are burying him in ... A: Please accept my condolences and here is the web site: ... | |
| German Military History | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: Has the German Army ever fought a battle on the North American Continent? I am a GED instructor, and ... A: Walker, I'm currently a certified Social Studies high school teacher in the state of ... | |
| WWII Bataan Death March | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I am currently researching a novel based on the events of the Bataan Death March and the internment ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. You should go to the following web site and they ... | |
| joining the military | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for information about how citizens joined the military from the time period between the ... A: From 1775 to 1863, the U.S. depended on three types of soldiers to defend this nation. They were the ... | |
| TREATY OF BUCHAREST | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: BUT WHICH COUNTRY MEDIATED THE PEACE - WAS IT BRITAIN - (CANNING?) WAS WHAT I COULD FIND AND NEVER ... A: Number 2 should read the Russian Empire not British Empire. You are confusing the different ... | |
| TREATY OF BUCHAREST | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: THIS IS A 2-PART QUESTION. THE TREATY OF BUCHAREST (MAY OF 1812) ENDED THE WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. The Treaty of Bucharest (1812) ended the Russo-Turkish ... | |
| Flags | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a flag from WW2 with the fascist symbol on it it is solid black with gold emblem in middle ... A: Many flags were locally manufactured and therefore it would be hard to trace its origins. You can ... | |
| koreans shoot down 17 b-29's | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: Robert , I had read an article in the past that Korea , after the ceasefire shot down as many as 17 ... A: It is called "Black Tuesday" and that date was October 23, 1951 and it would be the last daylight ... | |
| Alexander The Great | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: Why is Alexander the Great considered one of the greatest military leaders in history? A: I aplogize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been under the weather for a few days and ... | |
| Salutes | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: Is it true that countries that have lost major wars salute palm out or is it a myth? A: I would like to apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've just come back from overseas ... | |
| Dutch Navy/Marines 1700-1713 | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I can find no historical references to the uniforms worn by the Dutch Navy/Marines of the period ... A: I would like to apologize to you for not getting back to you but I was overseas on deployment. The ... | |
| survival of german males @ end of WW2 | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: read in introduction of book on Sherman's marchn to the sea that by summer of '65, 50% !!! os ... A: The only figures I was able to locate were the following: 78,000,000-German pre-war population ... | |
| vietnam tactics | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a research projct and I'm lost on what this whole military tactics are and i just need ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but here is the answer to ... | |
| Draft of 1960's | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: If you were in college did it make you exempt from the draft in the 1960's A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but here is the answer to yourClass I-S: Student ... | |
| Medal order and placement | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: could you tell me the placement order for WW2 medals? The medals are:American ... A: Please go to the following web address and you will be able to check off the ones you have and it ... | |
| Alexander the Great | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: Alexander the Great was a military Genius what was his social conflicts? A: What do you mean by "social conflicts"? Do you mean revolts and uprisings within his empire while he ... | |
| WWII AAF Officer uniform arm patches | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: : I'm assembling my uncle's dress uniform for a military museum. 13th AF, 18th FG, 70th FS (KIA ... A: Happy New Year and here is the answer to yourU.S. Army Air Corps officers normally wore the 'no. 1' ... | |
| gettysburg | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: what kind of weapons and strategies were used during the battle? [please enclose where you obtained ... A: Here are some web sites as requested: Strategy and Tactics: ... | |
| WW1 veteran service record | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: My grandfather served as a "wagoner" in the supply company for the 349 INFANTRY (Missouri). He told ... A: You can request his service record from the National Personnel Records Center located in Kansas ... | |
| vietnam war draft | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: If you were the only son in your family would you be eligible for the draft in the Vietnam War? If ... A: Please type in your search engine the following, Vietnam Era Draft Classifications. If you were the ... | |
| WWII Uniforms | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: Greetings Colonel. I've been interested in getting together whatever it is I may require to ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back from overseas. Here are the ... | |
| Marine Corps F-4J Aircraft | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: Many sources state that the First Marine F-4J Aircraft were accepted in 1970 and list the units in ... A: It isn't accurate. The first F-4J Phantom was flown in June, 1967 by VMFA-334. Please go to the ... | |
| Italian campaign | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any good links, sites or info about the italian campaign? if not no anyone who does? A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been overseas and just returned for the ... | |
| WW2 | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: In the Battle of Hurtgen Forest in WW2: What Troops were involved in the battle (and what are ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just recently returned from overseas. I wrote a ... | |
| Salute | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: A: I would like to apologize to you for not answering your question sooner but I have just returned ... | |
| Navy | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: In British navel history the plate to which sailors ate their rations on had a nickname. Can you ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I did get in touch with the naval attache at the ... | |
| JRC 2674 WWII | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I'm helping a friend find information on his dads service in WWII.He was assigned to the 2674 Reg ... A: JRC (Provisional) means Joint Resources Command (Provisional). There is a book on amazon.com on the ... | |
| historical military question | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Cordial Greeting What do you know about the "Battle of Argentoratum" or also known as "Battle of ... A: The best description of the Battle of Strasburg can be found at Wikipedia. You type in the following ... | |
| Tomb of the Unknown, Arlington. | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: What are the rules of engagement for the guards, should someone disgrace the Tomb? Is the rifle ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back home-23 November 2006. There are ... | |
| artillery | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I am currently enlisted as a delayed entry program for the United States Army and I am doing my ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been away and have only gotten back on 23 ... | |
| usmc pilots/naval aviators | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: In 1967 the MC started a program created by Gen, Keith McCutchein of training Marine Pilots with the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner bur I was out of town and I just got back on 23 ... | |
| F-4 Phantom Marine Corps Service/ Vietnam | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: Do you know the squadrons, wing airbase/ship the three were flying from?Your site has a paragraph ... A: The first one was from 13 TFS/432 TRW out of Ubon, the second one was from 58 TFS/432 TRW out of ... | |
| F-4 Phantom Marine Corps Service/ Vietnam | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Your site has a paragraph under the F-4 stating the MC claims 3 kills. I am aware of only one by a ... A: There were three (3) confirmed MiG kills credited to U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. The first ... | |
| Military History Colleges/ Universities | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: my name is Wes Hawkins, I am very interested in military history and would like to study it in ... A: The two best are Norwich University and American Military University. Both also award a Masters in ... | |
| Battle of the Bulge | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a report on the battle of the bulge and I am hoping to find something more reliable than ... A: The best site on the Internet is the one kept up by the U.S. Center for Military History: ... | |
| Circa 1960's Navy Rating | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: Would like to know what a "Business Machine Repair" enlisted code consisted of...types of equipment ... A: Please go to the following web site and it will give the information you are seeking: ... | |
| Wars | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: hey i was wondering if you could help me, i would like to know what countries have been in a war and ... A: You can either purchase or see if your library has a copy of the following book: A Dictionary Of ... | |
| combat ratio | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- I was asking for the amount of actual trigger pullers in these units. In ... A: Weaver, Once again I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but the answer you ... | |
| Origin of Military Funerals (USMC specifically) | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Sir, I currently active duty here in lubbock, TX and I am preparing a class about Marine Corps ... A: Olson, You can go to this web site and this will give you a history of the military ... | |
| combat ratio | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know how many infantry soldiers are assigned to an army infantry brigade? I know a ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but here is the answer to your*The strength of one ... | |
| military draft when the draft was activated | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Could ministers, priests and rabbis be drafted during WW II, Korean War and Vietnam War? Thank you A: Reed, They can't be drafted and are given the current classification within the ... | |
| Saxon era warfare | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: I am a historical novelist specializing in Saxon England.. in particular 8th anbd 9th centuries. I ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back from an overseas deployment. Here ... | |
| Navy Dress Blues uniform | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I am a Navy spouse and have always wondered why the uniform is called "dress blues" when it is ... A: The color of the uniform and term "dress blues" dates back to when some British naval officers met ... | |
| mexican-american war | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: Greetings, Major Lynn, In the Mexican-American war, when General Stephen W. Kearny’s 1500 men ... A: President James K. Polk was eager to occupy New Mexico and California in the first months of the ... | |
| WWII ship | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to find out information about a ship that witnessed the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. ... A: I looked up all the ships that the U.S. Navy had on active duty and there wasn't one christened the ... | |
| discharge papers | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: we have a relative who was in the army in world war 1 and we have his dog tag number...i live in ... A: James, I attempted to try your cell phione number but was unble to contact you. Please ... | |
| Military Uniform History | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: When and where did the military uniform start? Who came up with the idea to have a uniform and ... A: Among ancient warriors one of the most important considerations in warfare was already to maintain ... | |
| Civil War | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: 1) Was it President Lincoln, US Congress or both who were determined to fight the South during the ... A: Instead of attempting to answer your quesions with long answers; I will just give you a web site and ... | |
| German Army | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: During WWII the German Army had certain army units made up of medically disqualified soldiers. I ... A: The Germans had "stomach battalions" or men that had stomach ailments and "ear battalions" or men ... | |
| The Battle of Long Tan | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: Why did Australia enter the battle of Long Tan and what happend all together? A: You can type the following information in your search engine and everything about the Battle of Long ... | |
| Army uniform circa 1885 | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I am writing a story for a class and I am hung up on a small detail that I hope you can help me ... A: , Please go to the following site: ... | |
| WWII | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: So you are saying he ransacked a library to get a little blue book that would have no meaning what ... A: Miller, You would be surprised the items that a soldier will keep with him throughout ... | |
| military | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: If a child is on a stimulant...(medicaation for ADHD or Hyper activity) will this affect him being ... A: The use of medicine under a doctor's supervision is usually grounds for not being able to enlist in ... | |
| legal age to join the army | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I need to know the legal age for a Canadian citizen to join the army during World War One. I don't ... A: While the age was 18 among all the countries involved; it wasn't unusual to see individuals less ... | |
| military service | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: How long was the length of service for those enlisting in the military prior to 1942. Also, for ... A: Arredondo, The pre-war U.S. Army's voluntary enlisted strength was composed of ... | |
| Mr.Rogers | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: wa mr.rogers a military sniper A: Fry, Mr. Fred Rogers was never in the military but was an ordained minister. This is an ... | |
| Pfc Charies E. Peace KIA 06/22/1944 | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I have tryed to find information about my Dads 1st cousin,without much luck, I hope you can help. ... A: You can contact the following for your dad's first cousin's record: National Personnel Records ... | |
| Reserve History | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: Good afternoon sir and happy 4th. I think this is more of a statement than a question. I spent six ... A: J. Houston, You can type in the following in your search engine "U.S. Military's ... | |
| WWII-units and MOS | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: and Thank You for your time. Please, I have three questions. My grandfather was in WWII. My ... A: Here is the information you requested: A Casual Company is a unit of soldiers grouped together for ... | |
| German policy in Poland | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: After Germany defeated and occupied Poland in 1941, was (railroad) travel permitted for ... A: Poles weren't allowed to have radios or automobiles. Those Poles that still lived in the annexed ... | |
| MILITARY FUNERALS | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: First, thank you for your service to our Country. I would like to know more about Military Funerals. ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. This is done to honor the service to this country of the ... | |
| Post WWII Military Casualties | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: Do you know how many WWII casualties the American military suffered (WIA, KIA) after the surrender ... A: You can go to your search engine and place the following address in it: ... | |
| robert e lee | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: for years i have been unable to find the answer to this ?.i know lee was offered the command of ... A: Moore, Prior to resigning his commission in 1861, Robert E. Lee was a brevet colonel. ... | |
| 19th Century German Military Conscription | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: Did the German State of Hannover have military conscription from approximately 1863 - 1866? It was ... A: The army of Hanover was composed of two groups. The regular army was composed of volunteers on a ... | |
| Gravestone writings | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: On my Father's gravestone it reads, "pfc 1957 ord dep co avn". I was trying to find out any info I ... A: Michael, You can contact the National Personal Records Center in Kansas City or you ... | |
| Navy Dress Blue Piping/Stars | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: On the navy dress blue uniform, what does the 3 white pipings on the cuffs represent? Also, do the ... A: The officer's stars were firstapproved on January 28, 1864. All uniform regulations since 1873 have ... | |
| WWII | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I briefly heard a story about an event that took place during WWII. I didn't get all the details so ... A: Sorry to disappoint you but there never was a mission like this as related to you. Just another ... | |
| World War 1 rank | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: My father was in the 10th and 20th Engineers in WW1 in the AEF, with service in France. His pay ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been moving into my new house and thus have ... | |
| WWII - German | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: My science teacher told us to try to find out what the Germans used during WWII to drop fragile ... A: I apologize for not getting back toy ou sooner but I've been in the process of moving into my new ... | |
| Bagpipes | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: When and why does the U.S. military use bagpipes at formal cermonies? Thanks. A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been in the process of moving into my new ... | |
| Japan | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: When the USS Midway reported to it's new homport of Yokosuka Japan in 1973.What was the reception ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just moved into a new house and I had to put my ... | |
| causes of WWII | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: What were the causes of World War Two? I know that possibly the main cause of conflict was the Nazis ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm in the process of moving. I'm settled in now ... | |
| Marine Corps History | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: When were the dress blues introduced in to the Marine Corps and who introduced them, and who was the ... A: The individual who is credited with introducing the dress blue uniform was Secretary of War James ... | |
| transportation in Civil War vs. modern day | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: Do you think you could give me some information on the common ways of transportation used by the ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: Transportation during the War Between the States were ... | |
| firearms in Civil War vs. Modern Day | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering what the most common gun was that Union troops carried during the Civil War and ... A: The principal small arms on both sides were the 5.8 caliber Springfield musket and the .69 caliber ... | |
| Civil War tactics vs. modern day tactics | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could, in a nut shell, explain the differences between battlefield tactics ... A: For the War Between The States: www.civilwarhome.com/strategyandtactics.htm ... | |
| World War I Army Dog Tags | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me what information would be included on a WW1 dog tag. Around the top outside rim is ... A: You can go to the following web sites for the information you need: ... | |
| missile strikes | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: USMCR I am very concerned about the unrest taking place in the middle east. In particular, Iran ... A: It would be foolish of me to speculate on the subject you are requesting. But I will send you a web ... | |
| second world war | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: how was the german tank ace michael wittman killed A: By the time of his passing to France in the late spring of 1944 following the Allied D-Day invasion, ... | |
| WW1 dog tags | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: We found in either fathers or grand fathers personal effects a set of what appears to be WW1 dog ... A: Please go to the following web site and request a copy of his service record: ... | |
| George S. Patton | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: What were George S. Patton's leadership qualities? would his style of leadership be appropriate for ... A: Happy Easter and here are the answers to your questions: 1. Inspiration, Knowledge, and Utilization ... | |
| Father was with USMCR in late 1940's | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: My Father Reginald Hervieux was with the USMCR for two years ( 1948-49- which was when he was 17 ... A: Hervieux, The U.S. Marine Reserves wore the same uniforms and did the same training ... | |
| U.S. Army Warrant Officers | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: Warrant officer ranks: Who ranks over who between warrant officers, non-coms, and commissioned ... A: Meyer, Commissioned officers always rank over warrant officers and NCOs. NCOs salute ... | |
| vietnam | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: my name is natalie and i'm 15 years old. i'm conducting some research on the vietnam war for my ... A: Australian assistance to South Vietnam began in 1962, when a team of jungle warfare specialists was ... | |
| A medal i found | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: I found a medal and i was wondering what it is for or any information you can tell me about it would ... A: My E-Mail address is as follows: militaryhistorywriter@yahoo.com May God Bless-LTC Robert A. Lynn ... | |
| A medal i found | 3/18/2006 |
| Q: I found a medal and i was wondering what it is for or any information you can tell me about it would ... A: Many medals were manufactured from bronze and some of them have this engraved on the back. I don't ... | |
| tombstone inscription | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: My uncle passed away recently. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. On his tombstone is - U.S. Navy ... A: MOMMI actually reads MoMM1 for Motor Machinist Mate's 1. This is broken down into specific ... | |
| USMCR Dog Tag | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: Found dog tag in outback Australia with the following insignia LIGHTNER, Roy E. Jnr. 370572 Tet ... A: Please go to the following web sites and they will give you the information on this U.S. Marine: ... | |
| signing peace treaty, deck of missouri | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: Sir, My grandfarther Cpl. John Horsley USMC passed away a few years ago, and while digging through ... A: Horsley, Emperor Hirohito wasn't at the signing of the surrender documents on the ... | |
| tactics | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: Let me start by saying I know my question is a little (translate to "completely") unrealistic. ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm on active duty. I would use only U.S. Army ... | |
| WW1 dog tag/ Authenticity | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: My question is about WW1 'dog tag', I was asked to check out an oval metal disk about 1.5 inches ... A: Galyean, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. While what you have ... | |
| postwarJapan | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible that soldiers just beginning to serve time for serious offenses such as robbery or ... A: Svoboda, No. From August, 1945 to April, 1952, Japan was under U.S. occupation ... | |
| The Battle of Trafalgar | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe that the Battle of Trafalgar was a true British Victory or a Franco-Spanish strategic ... A: On October 21, 1805, off Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coats, Admiral Lord Nelson won the greatest ... | |
| send a substitute | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: i have a question about the practice of sending a substitute into a war. is this legal, and when did ... A: The idea of substitution has no known exact date but in U.S. history it can be traced to the period ... | |
| WWI snipers | 2/4/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could tell me all you know about WWI snipers. I have found only one site on ... A: I found one on the Internet in regard to the World War One snipers: ... | |
| Website | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: My father served with the 26th (now the 25th) div in the Army stationed in Hawai'i. He's dying and ... A: The U.S. Army had both a 25th and 26th Infantry Divisions. The U.S. Army has announced the ... | |
| 1974 weapons question. | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: For a book (fiction) I am writing about a joint CIA/U.S. secret military operation in 1974, I would ... A: In response to your first question, the type of low yield nuclear weapon (suitcase or backpack) ... | |
| Re: Gas device called "porcupine." | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: I do not want to bother you with a difficult question, but I have no choice because I have failed ... A: The 'device' you mention is in the inventory of the U.S. Army and used by the PsyOps units. I ran ... | |
| I need an expert | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: Lynn, I am James Cong, a student in the talented and gifted program. I have recently been given an ... A: Cong, Here are some web sites that will answer your questions: ... | |
| army uniform | 1/8/2006 |
| Q: Do you possibly know how to place Captain bars on an M-65 field jacket? A: If you are using the old silver bars, then they would be placed at the end of the button epaulet ... | |
| world war 2 | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: was the decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan during World war 2 justified? Thanks A: Here are some web sites that will give you both sides of this continuing argument: ... | |
| colours | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: Why does the military carry flags, often referred to as the colors?Dear Sir- Could you please help ... A: Here are two (2) web sites that will answer your question in detail: ... | |
| colours | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: Could you please help clarify the importance of the colours in the military today and throughout ... A: The following colors and their meaning are used in the U.S. military today: Yellow or Gold: Honor ... | |
| origins of the Great Highland Bagpipes in the British Military | 11/14/2005 |
| Q: Sir, I am currently working on a reasearch paper at the University of Rochester which looks at the ... A: Try and get the DVDs entitled Instrument Of War Parts 1 and 2 because it will answer all your ... | |
| Roman army | 11/3/2005 |
| Q: I also need help on military tactics and training and stuff on the Roman army. Anything that deals ... A: Here is the following information you requested: www.roman-empire.net/army/army.html The Roman ... | |
| Ancient Japan military | 11/1/2005 |
| Q: Can you help direct me to sites and give me info on samurai's fighting tactics? And if you can info ... A: Here is the information you requested on the Samuari: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/samurai ... | |
| logistics | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: l need as many documentation as possible about the German Militay Logistics in the WW2, do you have ... A: The two (2) best books I can give you are the following: 1. The German Army, 1933-1945 by Matthew ... | |
| fantasy question | 10/8/2005 |
| Q: Mr Lynn, This is a silly question and perhaps you will indulge me in this. I recently caught an ... A: I've seen The Final Countdown with Kirk Douglas and in your fantasy scenario, having those ... | |
| chain of commant+political stance | 10/3/2005 |
| Q: As senior military officers take their stances,orders,etc from their commander in chief, is what ... A: Senior officers answer all questions honestly based upon the intelligence and their personal ... | |
| navy stripes down | 9/30/2005 |
| Q: why the stripes from the navy are different from the rest of the service A: Ponce, The U.S. Army has both Overseas Stripes and Service Stripes (also called ... | |
| Creating Structure | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: Maj. Lynn, I'm sure you're aware of the many military themed games available for play over the ... A: The following information is provided for your decision: 1. The JCS or Joint Chiefs of Staff are ... | |
| EXPLANATION OF WORDS AND PHRASES TAKEN FROM THE BOOK "BORN TO FLY",by Michael French | 9/1/2005 |
| Q: Can you please explain the following words and phrases, taken from the book "BORN TO FLY,by Michael ... A: The word "PODs" has no special meaning and it is an aerodynamic container mounted under an aircraft. ... | |
| dictatorship | 8/26/2005 |
| Q: sup i know this might be out of your expertise but i hope u can answer this: 1. how was the ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Dictators can become leaders through a number of ways: ... | |
| First Army Division in Vietnam | 8/16/2005 |
| Q: I don't know the reference to "The First Team" that you state in the first sentence. Other than ... A: The First Team is the official nickname given to the 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile). It was ... | |
| First Army Division in Vietnam | 8/16/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me the first Army Division to go to Vietnam as a "complete" division as opposed to ... A: That unit was the 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile) or The First Team which arrived in South ... | |
| Military rank during Revolution | 8/1/2005 |
| Q: I am a dance historian researching social dance and drill during the American Revolution. Because ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: http://www2.powercom.net/~rokats/contarmy.html The ... | |
| Combatants in Revolutionary War | 7/21/2005 |
| Q: Is there any documentation that shows that any survivors of the Battle of Culloden 1745 (last battle ... A: Yes, besides books on the Battle of Culloden (which touch on what happened to the survivors); one of ... | |
| Question | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: I heard that the US and some other nations occupied certain areas of Russia at the time the Red Army ... A: The intervention had a variety of motives. Especially in the first months of 1918, some Allied ... | |
| Shuckra: an exotic stabbing weapon | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: I'm interested in finding out all I can about an obscure stabbing weapon called a shuckra. It is ... A: By what I have been able to gather, the shuckra is a metal tube containing a wire that, when locked ... | |
| military orders | 6/12/2005 |
| Q: I am attempting to write a screenplay set in the Napoleonic wars, and I have several battle scenes. ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. To locate the exact British commands, you can obtain the ... | |
| Medival tactics in general | 5/27/2005 |
| Q: 1. Where were the best locations for castles to be built? 2. How long did it take to build a ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. It was on the top of a hill with a surrounding moat and ... | |
| Military System | 5/7/2005 |
| Q: Am sorry for not being very clear. I meant to say organizational military systems you see, certain ... A: The military system you refer to refers to the make-up and composition of each country's armed ... | |
| Moveing an Army | 5/6/2005 |
| Q: I'm designing a strategic simulation for a game. I am hopeing you can help me find, or provide ... A: Here are the following web sites that should answer your questions: ... | |
| German Unit | 5/6/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me what German unit this was in 1937: Das Uffz Korps1./N.25? I think it is either the ... A: My German isn't that good but I will highly recommend a site that will help you: Feldgrau.com ... | |
| Air and Space power in the Air Force | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: Good day to you Maj Lynn, I am doing research on Air and Space power and wanted to find out how ... A: The best answer I can give you is to go to the following web site and it will answer all your ... | |
| Cold war | 4/8/2005 |
| Q: This question is about the cold war. Before inter-continental missiles, US bombers with nuclear ... A: No, the former Soviet Union didn't have a similiar system to us in regard to manned bombers with ... | |
| Marine Corps history | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: I am doing a research project for my 8th grade American Studies class. I am required to interview ... A: First, I would like to apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I've been undergoing some ... | |
| Czech Republic military history | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: Sir, We were wondering if you could tell what the purpose of the lanyard worn over the left ... A: The lanyard could represent anything because its meaning varies from country to country. Also, you ... | |
| Wagoner Supply Company 118th Infantry | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: Major Lynn, My great uncle was in the Wagoner Supply Company 118th Infantry in World War I. ... A: The 118th Infantry Regiment of the 59th Infantry Brigade was assigned to the 30th Division of the ... | |
| das boot | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: I am watching the German movie Das Boot, a highly regarded realistic, supposedly, depiction of life ... A: You are right. This is just a "movie" scene put in there by the director, Peterson for dramatic ... | |
| study of military history | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: My son is a junior in high school. He has an avid interest in military history. He had hoped to go ... A: The following colleges/universities offer a four year degree in Military Studies: Duke University ... | |
| Amtracs | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: Why were Amtracs not used at Normandy? They were used later in the European campaign for river ... A: A surprising fact about Operation OVERLORD was the factor limiting the number of men that could be ... | |
| Military Chiefs of Staff | 2/26/2005 |
| Q: I know there is a Chief of Staff for the Army, Navy and Air Force, but is there also one for the ... A: There is a one for the U.S. Marine Corps and he is the current Commandant. The Chairman of the Joint ... | |
| Manual hand salute question. | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: When in formation, the order "Hand salute" is given and then followed by "2" to lower the right hand ... A: This came from Ermine's Street Guard Drill, which evolved from The Strategikon of Maurice of the 6th ... | |
| military statues | 2/14/2005 |
| Q: Sir, I have a question regarding militar leaders (civil war).If they were killed in battle,are ... A: Zucker, I have seen numerous Union and Confederate military personalities either on a ... | |
| Chain of Command | 2/10/2005 |
| Q: Is there any specific information about the history of "chain of command"? A: Noel, The current chain of command used by the U.S. Armed Forces dates back to the one ... | |
| Nazi beliefs | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: (1) What were the Nazi's reasons for believing that they were the superior race? (2) What were ... A: Hunt, The questions you are asking aren't in the realm of Military History but one of ... | |
| Wars between Democracies | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: Major. Your reply was the perfect answer to my question! Sincerely yours, Kris Chae A: I'm glad I could be of assistance and if you or any of your friends need any help along the lines of ... | |
| Wars between Democracies | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: I thank you for allowing me to ask you a question. It is often said that two democracies have never ... A: You can go to the following web site and it will have the information you are looking for. The ... | |
| WWII "Battleship Discharge" | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: We had a member in our American Legion, that was a WWII navy veteran, he received a "Battleship ... A: Baker, The "Battleship Discharge" like the earler "Battleship Masthead Discharge" were ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could answer a couple questions for me. First, do you how many people died in ... A: Peterson, You can go to the following site and it will give you the information you ... | |
| military question | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: This may be a silly question, but I came upon your site trying to find information. My boyfriend is ... A: It's not a blackout but rather an UNABLE TO ACCESS due to our military personnel sending E-Mail ... | |
| Weapons | 1/9/2005 |
| Q: In your opinion, what weapon or weapon system had the most profound impact on the conduct of war ... A: It would have to be the machinegun because prior to its widespread use in combat, military tactics ... | |
| 2nd marine,1st bn, co"c" | 1/8/2005 |
| Q: I'M TRYING TO COMPLETE FAMILY HISTORY ABOUT MY 2ND COUSIN.DONALD BEALE. HE WAS KIA 3 NOV.42 ON ... A: Benton, Your unit designation should read Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine ... | |
| I am a moron | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: Sir, I am an idiot. You just answered my question with an excellent link to global military ... A: Go to globalsecurity.org, then click on military, then click on countries, and go to Japan. The ... | |
| Hello sir, I am looking... | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: I am looking for (using Google no avail) a site that has current numbers and/or summaries of the ... A: Happy New Year and here is the answer to your question complete with two links: Approximate ... | |
| Origins of WWI | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: Can you elaborate on the developments of two armed camps and their plans for war, eg the schliffen ... A: Your question requires a very long and detailed response and so what I have done is give the ... | |
| Weaponry Advancements | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: Im writing a term paper on how the advancements of weaponry changed military strategy and tactics. ... A: You have requested information on a subject that is general in nature. I have sent you the following ... | |
| WW1 | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: either the troops of the people? Thanks A: The values of Western culture changed between World War I and World War II. For instances, before ... | |
| proofreading | 12/5/2004 |
| Q: I wrote an essay on another famous historical person, Lenin, and I was wondering if you could give ... A: I would like to apologize to you fornot getting back to you sooner but I only recently came back ... | |
| waterloo | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: Q: If Wellington did not make the decisive moves he made during the battle would he have lost? Q: ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Yes but one must remember that it was Napoleon who made ... | |
| Marine POW CMH | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Dear Major Lynn: Thanks you for your prompt response. Did Major Boyington ... A: Price, No, it was for his actions while stationed in the Central Solomons from ... | |
| proofreading | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: I wrote an essay on Napoleon, and I was wondering if you could read through it, checking for grammar ... A: First, let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner but due to being deployed overseas; it ... | |
| Late Medieval Ship Types | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: I know you're a marine, but you seem the most likely candidate for naval questions... ;) I'm ... A: Here are the following web sites that will be able to assist you in regard to your questions: ... | |
| P.U.C. | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: Sir, I just received my entitlement to Military Awards Supplement (NP1650/66). It states that I rate ... A: The bronze star is a 3/16-inch device that denotes subsequent awards of a decoration. In your case, ... | |
| American War History | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: Major Lynn, Which is considered to be the most gruesome war in American history? Thank you for your ... A: It has to be The War Between The States not only because of its casualties but also because of the ... | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross/Air Medals for AIR FORCE | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: Sir, I have several questions and hopefully you have a far reaching database than the ones I have ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. The DFC is awarded to any person who, while serving in ... | |
| Nuclear Weapon | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: Heloo Please tell me what parallels are there between the introduction of the gun and introduction ... A: There are not so much parallels as both types of weapons ushered news eras in warfare. The gun ... | |
| Dployment | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: I have just enlisted in the USMCR and am part of the DEP. I have also signed up for the split entry ... A: I don't know the particulars of your enlistment but my initial enlistment into the Marine Corps was ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: Who do you think should have won the Revolutionary War? A: When all is said and done, it should have been the British. Prior to the start of the American ... | |
| Korean War | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: Was there a CHINESE intervention in the Korean War? A: On October 4, 1950, Chairman Mao Tse-tung of the People's Republic of China or PRC ordered elements ... | |
| military history | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: was there really a military revolution in europe in the 17th century?substantiate A: The 17th Century witnessed the end of the transisiton from medieval to modern warfare in all ... | |
| military & culinary | 10/10/2004 |
| Q: a good man transformed something military into something culinary. who was this good man and what is ... A: I got it from some cooks in the U.S. Marine Corps. It was Dr. James Henry Salisbury during the War ... | |
| war | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: why was there No nuclear war in the movie,can u please tell me about that thanks Question - HI I ... A: There was no nuclear war in the film because it portrayed what went on in the White House on those ... | |
| European occupation in Africa/ "Scramble for Africa" | 10/3/2004 |
| Q: I would like to find out why did West Africa fail to prevent the European Occupation of Africa/ ... A: The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was convened to divide Africa among the European powers of which ... | |
| war | 10/1/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know haf u seen the documentary movie about war “13 days”. If u haf can u tell me ... A: I have seen the film 13 Days and it is an excellant documentary drama with an oustanding cast that ... | |
| Catupults | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: Lynn, I am Kyung-Tae Hong from Japan.(but i'm in an international school) In our Social Studies ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine ... | |
| usmcr dog tag | 9/18/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Lynn, Hello.... My uncle was killed a couple days before the flag was raised on Iwo ... A: The letters on his dog tag, USMCR denotes that he was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. ... | |
| Operation Cobra Strike | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: Is this the name of an actual operation? If so, was it in Viet Nam in 1969, more or less? Thank ... A: Stone, There was NO ground operation by that name conducted in the Southeast Asia AO ... | |
| Trojan Horse | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: I am wondering if the story of the Trojan Horse is a fact of history or was it a work of fiction in ... A: Brown, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but due to Hurricane Charley ... | |
| NATO forces given A-4 Status | 8/12/2004 |
| Q: Major Lynn, I need to read and prepare a summary of the Executive Order signed by Eisenhower that ... A: There is no Executive Order to that effect that I can locate. Executive Orders apply only to U.S. ... | |
| My father's military history | 8/1/2004 |
| Q: My father was a WWII veteran. I am interested in finding out more about his service. All I know is ... A: Goldberg, Fairmont AAF was where mechanics were trained for B-17s, B-24s, and ... | |
| a science exemption from service | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: I heard of a friend's grandfather who is over 70, he's a gifted scientist, has a law of physics ... A: There is no specific name for this exemption. It also is given to anyone that farms their own land ... | |
| RELITIVE IN WWII USMC | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: SIR: I AM TRYING TO FIND INFO ABOUT MY 2ND COUSIN , IN ORDER TO FILL IN A GAP IN FAMILY HISTORY. HIS ... A: Benton, According to Our Kind Of War: Illustrated Saga Of The U.S. Marine Raiders Of ... | |
| Gulf 1991 | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: Do you have any information on The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards leading the assault on defended ... A: Skene, The 1st(UK) Armored Division entered Iraq through the breach created by the ... | |
| Beirut | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: What was the real reason the Marines suffered that day? Did any in our Gov't assume responsibility ... A: An unstable mix of Christians, Moslems, and Druze made Lebanon vulnerable to internal violence and ... | |
| British hostages - Iraq/Kuwait 1961 | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: In 1961 the British handed control of Kuwait (which had until then been a British Protectorate) back ... A: Here are the following web sites: *http://www.cia.gov/csi/studies/fall_winter_2001/article ... | |
| country of origin uniform circa 1866 | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to identify the uniforms in a painting dated around 1866. I can send a picture via ... A: Please send a picture via E-Mail. My E-Mail is militaryhistorywriter@yahoo.com. Sincerely-Major ... | |
| my question is about the presidential... | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: my question is about the presidential unit citation award.lets say if you served with a unit,and ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. The PUC can only be worn by the individuals who were ... | |
| "D " DAY | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew what the "D" in Day stood for.Thanks so much for serving our country ... A: I will direct you to the following web site that will give you the answer complete with a detailed ... | |
| military weapons history | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: i am a former marine, i am taking a summer class on the history of science. i am looking for web ... A: Turic, The first thing you should do is to use your search engine and type in the ... | |
| WWI | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: what were the 2 sides of WWI and 3 allies of each? my teacher expects us to know this,but doesnt ... A: The answer is listed below: The Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, ... | |
| ww1 mutiny & ww1 cap badges & shot at dawn | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: not sure if my questions fall into your field of expertise. I have recently begun to take a great ... A: Here are the answers to your questions: 1. You can go to any reputable military antiques business ... | |
| Iraqi prison guards | 5/16/2004 |
| Q: Major, First off let me thank you for your service for my freedom of this country. I would like to ... A: First, I'm not a legal officer and second, my personal opinion of these "recycled hillbillies" is ... | |
| German American service during WWII | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: 5/14/04 Thank you very for answering my last question; your reply was most helpful. After the ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I just got back from an overseas deployment and ... | |
| Far East Military History | 5/12/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me about Japanese and Chinese military ihstories, particularly ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently getting ready to ship out to Iraq ... | |
| German American espionage? | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: 5/10/04 Dear Mr. Lynn: As an expert on history, you probably are aware that in 1942 the ... A: Hereare the answers to your questions: 1. German 10,905 Italian 3,278 Japanese 11,229 ... | |
| Medieval Artillery | 5/7/2004 |
| Q: How did artillery in the medieval army change the medieval way of life? A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm leaving for Iraq and Afghanistan and I'm ... | |
| Military Funeral Customs | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: My husband (retired USN) passed away last June. At his memorial service I was given the flag by the ... A: First, let me extend my heartfelt sympathy for your loss and here are the answers to your questions: ... | |
| 90mm mortar | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: i have just found something interesting in back of a gas station that i work at. it seem to be a ... A: First, I would have to physically look at the mortar to see and evaluate the nomenclature. Second, ... | |
| the evolution of the hand cannoneer | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me about the evolution of the hand cannoneer, or at least point me ... A: I would like to apologize for not answering your question sooner but I'm currently on active duty ... | |
| Swedish Military Activity | 4/27/2004 |
| Q: Major Lynn, Thank you for pondering my question. I would appreciate any information or sources ... A: Sorry I haven't gotten back to you but I just got back from Iraq and I'm just now getting to all my ... | |
| Military History Readers | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: I'm a literary agent helping a client, a British soldier who was in Iraq, prepare a book proposal to ... A: Bond, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty ... | |
| Senior project | 4/19/2004 |
| Q: Sir. I am in dire need of concise military weapons and ammo history. I have a HUGE project on a ... A: Are you requesting one weapons system and its ammunition ( M-1911 .45 Caliber Pistol, AK-47 Rifle, ... | |
| The Chinese and the Korean War | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: What part did the Chinese play in the Korean conflict? A: Whe the Korean War began, China at first wasn't involved, but on October 4, 1950, the Chinese ... | |
| Vietnam | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: As a Vietnam vet I wonder how many Americans served in the armed forces in Vietnam during that war ... A: First, welcome home brother. Second, here is the answer to your1959-760 1960-900 1961-3,205 ... | |
| Military/Training Obedience | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Major Robert A. Lynn, USMCR, I am a freshman at Kent State University in Ohio and have been asked ... A: Your question on "violence" in regard to boot camp is misleading. If "violence" was ever used, the ... | |
| u.s. military | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: how many countries does the united states have military bases in? and where? A: An interesting question and I have the article that will answer your questions and then some. Type ... | |
| Naming of WWI and WWII | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: When was WWI officially named to be WWI? When was WWII officially recognized as WWII? A: World War I was commonly called The Great War or sometimes"the war to end all wars" until World War ... | |
| athenian sea power | 3/22/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to account for the expenses of sea blockades in the 5th century b.c. and am finding ... A: The answer to your question of the cost of naval warfare in 5th Century B.C. Greece can be found at ... | |
| BATTLE SHIPS | 3/21/2004 |
| Q: I WAS WONDERING ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS BATTLESHIPS OF ALL TIME AND WONDERING HOW THEY WOULD ... A: The Bismarck was designed as a long range unsinkable commerce raider based on the World War I Baden ... | |
| Rankings | 3/21/2004 |
| Q: How prestigious is a " Major" ranking and usually at what age? Answer - A: The rank of Major is prestigious in that you are now given larger formations to command along with ... | |
| Rankings | 3/20/2004 |
| Q: How does one gets to the next ranking ( e.g. captain to a major). What factors go into making the ... A: Promotions depend on your competency and proficiency within your MOS as well as leadership skills in ... | |
| Infantry tactics. Past vs present | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: Major Lynn,USMCR I am an avid civil war buff. I also enjoy comparing past military accomplishments ... A: I would like to apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with ... | |
| Irish Military History | 3/14/2004 |
| Q: Could you highlight the major ones and explain what went on in them?I've been researching and ... A: For you to obtain information on those listed wars (they are all important in regards to Irish ... | |
| Irish Military History | 3/14/2004 |
| Q: I've been researching and haven't been able to find information on the wars and invasions of ... A: Here are a list of wars in Irish history: Irish Raids In Britian, 395 AD-405 AD Viking Raids In ... | |
| Naval History | 3/9/2004 |
| Q: I am led to believe that the term Brass Monkeys relates to triangular brass plates with indentations ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty in the U.S. Marine ... | |
| Mongolian warfare | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: What affects did the Mongolian invasion have on military tactics of the Empires it conquered and how ... A: The Mongols were nomadic horse warriors from the Mongolian steppe. They lived and fought with ... | |
| The Second World War (This is not a homework question) | 2/28/2004 |
| Q: Hi I would like to find out (1)How did the Second World War promote the cause of anti-colonialism? ... A: I will answer both questions together and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm ... | |
| history | 2/27/2004 |
| Q: How did the Nazies come to adopt the swastika as their symbol? A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine ... | |
| Equestrian Statues | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: I have been reading about horse sculptures, and how the position of the horse's legs is a hidden ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine ... | |
| American Civil War question | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: My name is Ben and in school, I am studying the American Civil War. All students are required to do ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: My name is Benjamin and I am doing research on the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. I ... A: You have selected a battle of the War Between the States that lasted for three days. What type of ... | |
| world war 1 | 2/21/2004 |
| Q: How did the development of military technology differ in pace with the development of military ... A: First, I would like to apologize for not getting back to you sooner with an answer to your question ... | |
| Historical Federal Civil Defense Administration records | 2/20/2004 |
| Q: I have 25 33rpm/lp's about defense against biological warfare and marked Federal Civil Defense ... A: According to Executive Order No. 12148 dated July 20, 1979, the functions of the Civil Preparedness ... | |
| Officer Characteristics | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: and now I've got another one for you. A German general once described officers as having one of ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine ... | |
| military draft exemptions in the 1950s | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: I'm writing a book and I need information about military policy. In 1950, what was the cut-off age ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty with the U.S. Marine ... | |
| Civil War | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: Why was the United States determined to prevent foreign countries from giving the confederacy ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I'm currently on active duty and so my time is ... | |
| THINGS THE MILITARY DOES TO HELP US OTHER THEN PROTECT US | 2/14/2004 |
| Q: THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO DO SOMETHING ON LINE FOR A SCHOOL ESAY .I AM IN THE FOURTH GRADE. I HAVE TO ... A: Besides defending this nation against all enemies foreign and domestic (their primary mission), they ... | |
| colors | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing a research about the meaning of colors in the army. I hope you can tell me why are your ... A: Here is the information in regard to colors in the military: Yellow or Gold: Honor and Loyalty ... | |
| Military Discipline - When was action taken against pillagers? | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: I was debating with a friend who suggested that Oliver Cromwell was the first officer who took ... A: The answer to your first question is the Convention of the Amelioration of the Condition of the ... | |
| Japanese-Americans | 2/7/2004 |
| Q: do you know the name of the Japanese American unit that served in Italy during WWII? And Do you ... A: Ferguson, There were two (2) units: The 100th (Purple Heart)Infantry Battalion and ... | |
| police history, early colonies | 1/31/2004 |
| Q: i saw a bit on a TV show (Third Watch) that described the history of the police uniform in ... A: Jacobs, The first law enforcement began to patrol the trails and paths of New York ... | |
| Please could you supply authentic... | 1/29/2004 |
| Q: Please could you supply authentic figures of the number British casualties during the british ... A: Sharpe, British military casualties between the years 1945-1948 in Palestine are as ... | |
| I have read about another... | 1/27/2004 |
| Q: I have read about another LOAC inquiry into allegations that military members have abused or used ... A: Broadly speaking, such incidents are decreasing. War crimes were so common in World War II that they ... | |
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