What a "coincidense"......Just one week after that authentic 34th Div. helmet sells for $1675.00 on ebay, another one shows up ("Estate find") that lo...

Hi Jiggers! I did in fact contact NARA and was able to get copies of my Dad's service records and find out the 3 medals he was eligible for. L...

My Dad's WWII Navy uniform (blue wool bell bottom trousers and pullover) remained in his dufflebag, along with several caps. Like Jiggers, I wore some...

One of the most moving stories in the battle of Leyte Gulf involes the men of the small US Naval force known as "Taffy 3", which consisted of only a f...

Didn't want to start a new topic just for this, but starting tonight History Channel is beginning "Fightin' Fridays"...3 one hour shows like "Shootout...

I was looking for a pair of double buckle WWII combat boots for Rocky recently... I saw one pair advertised, but they were size 12 and a half!!!........

What Marion said.....and double WOW! That baby looks like it just rolled off the factory floor! So that's why you ladies put that mud on your face!

I just added a new one that I believe is only available right now from an ebay seller, but I have his info if you want to order. It's called "My Priva...

Watchin' it now Jim

I was recently debating the "looks" of American and German WWII uniforms with a Collector in Germany. He said ours were "too plain, and not very inter...

Two more thumbs up! DD

First, Thank You for sending these photos back....just Super! I can't hardly believe that young GI's do not even know what a WWII uniform looked like....

Today on the History Channel was an episode of "Battlefield Detectives" dealing with the 24 day battle for Saipan, the last battle before the planned ...

Very interesting story! Thank you for posting the link. Jim

Brooke, Your Mom was right about childhood. By today's standards everybody has a Dysfunctional family, thanks to Dr. Phil. In a 1950's child...