from a 12 gauge to a Ma Duece .50

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Your Right! They should have used a Toyota pickup! <in style...not so stylish>

[Betonov]

Or my old Clio.
There are tanks on the chart

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^Kindly refrain from 'old Clio' remarks in my totally cool war stuff family-oriented thread! Those Theda's are very Bara BBY

[Betonov]

That thing was battle worthy

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Luftwaffe flak stopwatch and tachometer. THE FRONT AND TAIL OF A GERMAN 'EEL' http://www.rantpolitical.com/2014/09/19/16-awesome-military-contraptions/?utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=referral&utm_term= Title1&utm_content=3199331#slide_35

[CaptainRamius]

Originally Posted by Oberon

The arm strength of the average English Longbowman back in that day must have been quite remarkable.

Indeed it was. Most archers could fire 2 arrows in rapid succession. THAT is what I call arm strength.

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Let's take this thread back a bit:




The arm strength of the average English Longbowman back in that day must have been quite remarkable.

Originally Posted by CaptainRamius

Indeed it was. Most archers could fire 2 arrows in rapid succession. THAT is what I call arm strength.

Originally Posted by me

Nuthin good goes outs Style BBY!

Check out Mad Jack Churchill This being a naval forum, the connect to longbow archery is all the more remarkable: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-22639505 The archer from the raised HMS Mary Rose has been forensically reconstructed from his skeletal remains; Bowmanship took it's physical toll...

The skeleton of an archer reveals he was in his early 20s and 178cm (5ft 10in). He was taller than many of the crew and well built, with strong legs. The middle of his spine is twisted, making one shoulder lower than the other - a feature is seen on other skeletons found with archery equipment. One of his right finger bones has grooves on the inside, forming a ridge. This could have been made by repeatedly pulling a longbow string. He was wearing a leather jerkin and a longbow was found nearby.

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Submitted w/o comment: none needed and cheap: no 72 virgins required!: (oops that was a comment) Really cool stuff:

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Attention on Deck!

"'Origin of the Boatswain's Pipe

The use of the Boatswain’s pipe is almost lost in antiquity, but we know that the ancient galley slaves of Greece and Rome kept stroke by the flute or whistle. AHA! Well get one of these for the SS U-REEKHA! gotta keep the rowers in line somehow!
!The Pipe or Call was originally used as a badge of rank also and as such was worn by the Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy and was known as the Whistle of Honor. It was made of gold and suspended from the neck by a gold chain.
These officers also carried a Whistle of Command, which was of silver, and was used for passing orders and blown as a salute to certain personages. It was enjoined that it should be blown on these occasions “three several times.”
The first time it can be found being used to actually to pass an order was during the Crusade of 1248, when the Cross-bowmen were piped to come on deck and engage the enemy.
The present form of the bosun's pipe is actually a facsimile of that taken from the body of the infamous pirate Andrew Barton by Admiral Lord Howard.
At times the whistle seems to have been a somewhat weighty instrument. It is believed that it was Henry VIII who laid down the names of the parts of the whistle, and the weight of the Whistle of Honor was put at 12 “Oons““ or ounces of gold, while the chain was to be of a certain value of golden ducats."

Boatswain's Pipe in the U.S. Navy

The boatswain’s pipe (originally termed a call) dates back to the days of sail. It had definite practical uses in those days, many of which have now ceased to exist. Men high on the royal and top gallant yards could hear the pipe under weather conditions that would cause the human voice to be inaudible or unintelligible.Although the days of sail are gone, the boatswain’s pipe is still very much a part of the Navy. Since the pipe or call is a device distinctive to the sea and particularly to the Boatswain’s Mate rating, all the Boatswain’s Mates should take special pride in knowing how to use it correctly and effectively. The use of the call implies the right to pass and to issue orders, and thus it continues a symbol of authority.In learning to use the boatswain’s pipe, you should have the benefit of instruction by an experienced BM.

Tuning a Boatswain's Pipe

Whether you use a Navy-issue or a commercial pipe, the first thing you have to do is tune it. Pipes are stamped out when manufactured; therefore, both the hole and the pee are often misshapen. Most pipes are too open at the pee and have to be flattened and soldered at the sides of the pee to fill the space between the pee and the bowl; otherwise, a hissing sound of escaping air will interfere with the clearness of the call. Lets not forget the "beeswax"...Instead of solder, you can also add beeswax to the sides of the pee. Adding a small amount of beeswax into the bowl; holding the pipe at a 45 angle and melting will also improve the sound of the pipe.

Some pipes are improved by filing the wind edge, which is the edge of the bowl farthest from the pee. The hole should be filed down until the blast of air from the pee is split exactly by the sharp edge of the bowl. A test of this can be made by pushing a broom straw through the reed. The edge of the hole should split the straw. At times it is necessary to flatten the part of the reed projecting over the bowl to accomplish this. Once tuned, the pipe should sound when held with its mouth to a gentle breeze.

Standard Phraseology

You must use the customary phraseology of the service when passing the word as BMOW through the ship’s general announcing system. Pages from the shipboard standard organization and regulations listing the watch routine are generally available somewhere near the watch station. Any word listed that is enclosed in quotation marks must be passed exactly as written. Here are some examples selected from a typical list: (Ref: BM NAVEDTRA 14343 Page 1-10).



Air Bedding
“All Divisions Air Bedding”
Arrivals and Departures
Title of Officer proceeded by proper number of boat gongs
Boats
“Away the Motor whaleboat (Gig) (Barge), away!”
Church Call
“Divine Services are now held (location). Maintain quite about the decks during Divine Services.”
Collision
“Collision, collision, port side frame twenty (or other location).”
8 O’clock Reports
In Port: “On deck all eight o’clock reports.”
At Sea: “Lay before the mast all eight o’clock reports.”
Extra Duty Personnel
“Lay below to the Master-At-Arms Office (or designated area) all extra duty personnel” (also used for restricted personnel).
Fire
“Fire, fire, fire, there is a class (A, B, C, D) fire in compartment give noun name of compartment if known). Away the nucleus (or in port) fire party”.
Flight Quarters
“Flight quarters, flight quarters, Man all flight quarters stations to launch (recover) aircraft (helicopters).”
General Quarters
“General quarters, general quarters, all hands man your battle stations”.
Hoist in Boats
“First division, stand by to hoist in (out) number __motor launch (gig).”
Inspection (material)
“Stand by all lower deck and topside spaces for inspection.”
Inspection (Personnel)
“All hands to quarters for Captain’s inspection.”
Knock off work
“Knock off ship’s work.”
Late Bunks
“Up all late bunks.”
Liberty
“Liberty commences for sections ___ and ___, to expire onboard at (hour, date, month, year).”
Mail Call
“Mail Call.”
Mess Gear
“Mess gear, clear the mess decks till pipe down.” “ Early (breakfast, dinner, supper) for messmen, cooks and watch reliefs.”
Mistake or error
“Belay my last.”
Muster on station
“All Divisions muster on station.”
Pay
“Pay day will be held in accordance with the Plan of the Day.”
Preparations for getting underway
“Make all preparations for getting underway.”
Quarter for muster
“All hands to quarters for muster, inspection and instruction.”
Reveille
“Reveille, Reveille, All hands heave out and trice up. The smoking lamp is lighted (in all authorized spaces) (out in all specific areas).”
Smoking Lamp
“The smoking lamp is out throughout the ship (or between certain frames) while taking on fuel (handling ammunition).”
“The smoking lamp is lighted in all authorized spaces.”
Sweepers
“Sweepers, sweepers man your brooms. Make a clean sweep down fore and aft. Sweep down all decks, ladders and passageways. Throw all sinkable trash clear of the fantail (or throw all trash and garbage in the receptacles provided for on the pier).'"

[August]

“The smoking lamp is lighted in all authorized spaces.”

Shouldn't that be "The smoking lamp is LIT in all authorized spaces"?

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NOPE! but good eye:

The expression, "the smoking lamp is lighted," is older than the United States of America. It is the word that is "passed" when it is all right to light up a cigarette, pipe or stogie. When it's time to stop smoking (e.g. during the loading of ammunition), the word is "the smoking lamp is out.

Scrub and Wash Clothes or Pipe Down Your Scrubbed and Washed ClothesOrder to wash clothes after the decks are wet down.Scrub Bags (Hammocks or Mattress Covers) (as the case may be)Order given on certain days after the washing of clothes.Scrub Down the Decks With (Without) Sand; Scrub the Paint WorkPerform this work as directed.Secure From Darkened Ship or Light ShipResume conditions of lighted ship. The smoking lamp is lighted unless otherwise ordered.Secure From Battle Stations General Quarters (Set Condition Two/Three, Watch 1, or 2, or 3)Certain battle stations are made fast or secured, and others left manned according to the condition of readiness ordered.Shift to Uniform of the DayAll hands shift into uniform of the day except as directed to do otherwise.Slack Off HalyardsTo give slack to the hoisting lines in wet weather to prevent lines from becoming too taut.Smoking Lamp Is LightedSmoking is permitted throughout the ship, or in a designated area of the ship.Smoking Lamp Is Out (or Out On the Foc'sle)No smoking is permitted in the ship or in a given area of the ship.Spread AwningsStretch awnings in place.Stand By Your HammocksGo to hammock nettings or bunks and face aft.

http://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/terminology/manual-of-commands-and-orders-1945.html I would imagine, given the archaic speech form, that it stems from the day of clay pipes and cigars not to confused with the "gunners matches are lighted" when called to general quarters in the days prior to flintlock ignition battery's. WE wouldn't want a 'powder monkey', generally a lad, to explode servicing the guns in battle much less the loose powder-bag spilled in the heat of conflict.

Sea dogs who sailed the wooden ships endured hardships that sailors today never suffer. Cramped quarters, poor unpalatable food, bad lighting and boredom were hard facts of sea life. But perhaps a more frustrating problem was getting fire to kindle a cigar or pipe tobacco after a hard day's work. Matches were scarce and unreliable, yet smoking contributed positively to the morale of the crew, so oil lamps were hung in the focsle and used as matches. Smoking was restricted to certain times of the day by the bosuns. When it was allowed, the smoking lamps were lighted and the men relaxed with their tobacco. Fire was and still is the great enemy of ships at sea. The smoking lamp was centrally located for the convenience of all and was the only authorized light aboard. It was a practical way of keeping open flames away from the magazines and other storage areas. In today's Navy the smoking lamps have disappeared but the words smoking lamp is lighted in all authorized spaces remains, a carryover from our past.

<enlarges; note that nervous powder monkey on the left...I recollect Black Beard notoriously wore his matches to instill terror><it's good to B captain...the 'lamp is always lighted' < case in point: 118 gun L'Orient blows up at the Battle of the Nile: a morale lessening turning point of the battle. 70 men of her crew of 1130 were rescued. Shortly after the battle, Nelson was presented with a coffin carved from a piece of the main mast of Orient, which had been taken back to England for this purpose; he was put inside this coffin after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. Modern archaeology suggests two simultaneous explosions did in the great flagship. Somethin' sure was lit !

[Schroeder]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Skyrim heavy armor?

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Having just read Downfall: the End of the Imperial Japanese Empire: VS What this looks like in 1961

[Stealhead]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Your Right! They should have used a Toyota pickup! <in style...not so stylish>

I call my Tacoma the Peshmerga Edtion.

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U-boot 101 http://www.uboatarchive.net/Manual/Manual.htm