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05-23-2013, 08:41 PM

Itakdalej replied to a thread Certification PAL Brigade Dubois soldier in Polish Resistance in WW2 (Armia Krajowa)

Lesni ludzie was a term applied to anyone in the woods that was resisting: whether Germans or soviets/communist. So anyone can fall into that...

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05-23-2013, 08:36 PM

Piwo2 replied to a thread Polish made mauser bayonets in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

Bayonet Inventory: After reading the wonderful posting on the Polish bayonets a few times and seeing Polish Mauser Bayonet web site....... I...

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05-23-2013, 07:51 PM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread collection for sale.. good? in Daggers and Swords of the Third Reich

Thanks for adding the pics. Cheers, Ade.

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05-23-2013, 07:47 PM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread RAMC officer and two sergeants picture in WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918

Interesting, I had not heard of that before. Thanks Jerry. Cheers, Ade.

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05-23-2013, 07:44 PM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread youtube heads up: WWII history with a Russian slant/from a Russian POV. in Discussions

I had not heard of that fort either and I was in Poznan last week. Cheers, Ade.

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05-23-2013, 04:25 PM

Itakdalej replied to a thread Certification PAL Brigade Dubois soldier in Polish Resistance in WW2 (Armia Krajowa)

Cezary Janusz Kesling Szemley never commanded anything prior to 1939, I am not sure if he even went through military service. So lets see no...

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05-23-2013, 02:48 PM

Itakdalej replied to a thread Certification PAL Brigade Dubois soldier in Polish Resistance in WW2 (Armia Krajowa)

Oh, and one more thing: title of this thread is : Polish Resistance in WW2 (Armia Krajowa) so PAL is definately out of place in this thread.

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05-23-2013, 02:45 PM

Itakdalej replied to a thread Certification PAL Brigade Dubois soldier in Polish Resistance in WW2 (Armia Krajowa)

What is also said in his bio is that the legendary Warsaw underground fighters : "Zoska", "Rudy", "Alek" had left the "Plan" Organisation in late...

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05-23-2013, 09:43 AM

Gary J replied to a thread BenVK your next mission in Cloth Headgear

Easy, Stretch a Unterseeboot fallschimjager foul weather cover over it, .. and claim it has never been removed since the war ... Buyer Beware !! ...

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05-23-2013, 08:13 AM

Gary J replied to a thread New collector. Help me masters in Discussions

I'd say your best bet would be to collect medals, as they are very similar to coins, and with what you have learnt from your grandfather's...

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05-23-2013, 07:29 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread JG52 Bomber Jacket in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Hi, and welcome to the forum! This is a modern commemorative item and is not wartime in cut or style. Cheers, Ade.

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05-23-2013, 07:12 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread Research on Order of Glory? in Orders, Medals, Badges, Decorations, & Corresponding Documents

Thanks for the new info and glad you got a refund. Cheers, Ade.

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05-23-2013, 12:12 AM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Composition of 64 Pomorski Batalion Piechoty ? in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Obtaining details on the rank and file is a tall order. The information on the three battalions and HQ/Support Company of the 16th Pomorska Brygada...

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05-22-2013, 10:33 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Composition of 64 Pomorski Batalion Piechoty ? in Polish Armed Forces in the West (Polskie Siły Zbrojne na Zachodzie) 1939-1947

Mr. meyle, if you can read Polish here’s some info taken from the ‘Piechoty’ series of booklets issued in the early 1970’s. Regards, Tony

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05-22-2013, 09:42 PM

A.J. Zawadzki replied to a thread Pre-war Badge thread in Polish Armed Forces - Second Republic (Siły Zbrojne II Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) 1918-1939

A thing of beauty! Congratulations cool militaria Cheers, Tony

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05-22-2013, 08:02 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread MP magazines in World Firearms

They are harder to find as far fewer were made. But I would not call them "rare". Cheers, Ade.

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05-22-2013, 07:59 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread Mantel / Coat Hood / Cape for Review in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

Cannot add any info, but it is a good item and one not seen that often. Cheers, Ade.

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05-21-2013, 08:47 PM

arrestingu started a thread unknown pewter badge ...possibly american..any ideas in Insignia, Flags and regalia

..any help on identification ,greatfully received !! thanks steve

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05-21-2013, 07:53 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread SS Demjansk License plate in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

Thanks, but not my work though, but I am happy to point people in the right direction: WWIIdaybyday.com Cheers, Ade.

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05-21-2013, 07:50 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread Heer generals tunic and mantel !! in Heer, Luftwaffe, & Kriegsmarine Uniforms of the Third Reich

I feel this is an upgraded piped Heer Officers tunic. The application of the Generals tabs is poor. Cheers, Ade.

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05-21-2013, 07:47 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread Heeres Flakabzeichen. in Orders & Decorations of the Third Reich

The Army had it's own Flak units, Heeres-Flakartillerie: Lexikon der Wehrmacht - Artillerie-Verbnde Cheers, Ade.

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05-21-2013, 07:32 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread SS Demjansk License plate in History and Research Third Reich and WW2

Very nice item. All I can confirm is it is from the Division. Registration numbers 50001 - 70000 SS-Totenkopf-Division. Cheers, Ade.

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05-21-2013, 07:21 AM

Adrian Stevenson replied to a thread Blackout-what was it like in Discussions

I think I am correct in saying the blackout did cause a crime increase in the UK. Cheers, Ade.

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05-21-2013, 05:31 AM

Gary J replied to a thread U.S. Tornadoes. in Discussions

Awful devastation ! Them poor school kids, doesn't sound good by the latest reports ...

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