World War II

Gary, the Hut God
Preservation and Conservation

Atten-HUT! Reviving WWII Quonset Huts

The Series Five trucks had a very business-like front end. A whiffle tree is affixed to the chisel-shaped front bumper, and the two spares, as well as the torch set are visible through the windshield. While this particular truck is equipped with a ring mount and .50 caliber machine gun, this was not always the case.
6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

The Proving Ground: WWII Ward La France and Kenworth M1 and M1A1 Wreckers

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8x22mm Ammunition for Nambu Pistol Now Available

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Famous WWII ship’s bell finds new life after found rusting in field

(Lorenzo C. Rangel)
Photographs and Ephemera

Mexican and Mexican-American veterans featured in photo exhibit

Phil Sussman Pvt. Nicholas Klusener sits with his team at a hide site, May 13, during the LRS Company FTX.
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End of long range recon units

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Flags, Banners

Japanese battleship flag donated at Pearl Harbor

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Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Worth $200 or $20,000 — Do you know the basics of collecting WW2 Japanese swords?

The decoration, the Legion of Honour, was established to recognize extreme merit by French citizens in either military or civilian life. However, the publicly incorporated body that regulates the award authorizes its presentation to select foreign nationals who have served France, including some allied combat veterans who fought on French soil.
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U.S. veteran awarded France's highest honor for WWII service

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Reenacting and Living History

Rockford to host World War II re-enactment weekend

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Sale of Putnam Green Collection continues

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Military Vehicles in the News

Relive the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor

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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

MV spotlight: Marmon-Herrington

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Military Vehicles in the News

WWII bomber restored in Ohio for display in N.Y.

Tank driver badge, Fascist Era evidenced by the Fascist symbol in eagle’s talons.
Medals

Italian tank driver badges of WWII

Military Vehicles in the News

WWII B-17 catches fire after emergency landing

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Militaria Collecting 101

Rock Island premier auction hits $8 million

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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

MV Buyer's Guide: WWII DODGE 3/4-Ton Trucks

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Museums, Clubs, Organizations

National WWII Museum sows educational seeds

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Julia's March firearms auction grosses $10M

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MV 101: Military Vehicle Hobby Info

MV Buyer's Guide: Willys MB/Ford GPW

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Militaria Mindset: Meet Jonathan Gawne

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Vet gets WWII heroism award 66 years later

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Julia firearms sale boasts diversity, quality, history

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