• English speaking soldiers in Ukraine under Russian artillery fire.
    Wonder where they’re from?
    English speaking soldiers in Ukraine under Russian artillery fire. Wonder where they’re from?
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  • America's Unexpected WW2 Panzer Annihilator
    South Korea plunged into chaos with the sudden invasion from the North, an unexpected turn that threw the nation and its American allies into a harrowing retreat. Overwhelmed by the Communist onslaught, the Allied forces faced an army of tens of thousands of infantry, artillery, and, critically, tanks led by the Soviet-made T-34s, a tank that epitomized armored dominance on the battlefield.

    In stark contrast, the only immediate armored response from the U.S. Far East Command came in the form of the World War 2-era M24 Chaffee. This compact light tank, tipping the scales at just over 18 tons and armed with a mere 75-millimeter gun, stood as the solitary option to confront the enemy's advance. Designed primarily for reconnaissance and infantry support, the Chaffee, with its lighter armor and armament, was not suited for head-on clashes with the Soviet behemoths.

    On July 10, 1950, a decisive moment unfolded as a unit of Chaffees encountered the enemy’s T-34 tanks for the first time. Leveraging their agility, the Chaffee crews went on the offensive. The initial exchange of fire saw the Chaffees’ rounds bouncing harmlessly off the T-34s' armor, but the American tanks pressed on, maneuvering to get within effective range.

    As the battle heated up, two Chaffees were hit and destroyed, a stark reminder of the risks they were taking. Then, in a moment teetering on the edge of disaster, as a T-34 lined up its shot on another Chaffee, an unexpected explosion changed everything.

    When the smoke began to clear, it was revealed that this was the result of a cunning flanking maneuver. The Chaffee's maneuverability and the crew's tactical ingenuity had turned the tables. Emerging from behind the enemy lines, the flanking Chaffees had caught the T-34s off guard.

    In the heat of battle, the Chaffee showed that age and power are not the sole determinants of effectiveness, revealing hidden aces through innovative tactics.
    America's Unexpected WW2 Panzer Annihilator South Korea plunged into chaos with the sudden invasion from the North, an unexpected turn that threw the nation and its American allies into a harrowing retreat. Overwhelmed by the Communist onslaught, the Allied forces faced an army of tens of thousands of infantry, artillery, and, critically, tanks led by the Soviet-made T-34s, a tank that epitomized armored dominance on the battlefield. In stark contrast, the only immediate armored response from the U.S. Far East Command came in the form of the World War 2-era M24 Chaffee. This compact light tank, tipping the scales at just over 18 tons and armed with a mere 75-millimeter gun, stood as the solitary option to confront the enemy's advance. Designed primarily for reconnaissance and infantry support, the Chaffee, with its lighter armor and armament, was not suited for head-on clashes with the Soviet behemoths. On July 10, 1950, a decisive moment unfolded as a unit of Chaffees encountered the enemy’s T-34 tanks for the first time. Leveraging their agility, the Chaffee crews went on the offensive. The initial exchange of fire saw the Chaffees’ rounds bouncing harmlessly off the T-34s' armor, but the American tanks pressed on, maneuvering to get within effective range. As the battle heated up, two Chaffees were hit and destroyed, a stark reminder of the risks they were taking. Then, in a moment teetering on the edge of disaster, as a T-34 lined up its shot on another Chaffee, an unexpected explosion changed everything. When the smoke began to clear, it was revealed that this was the result of a cunning flanking maneuver. The Chaffee's maneuverability and the crew's tactical ingenuity had turned the tables. Emerging from behind the enemy lines, the flanking Chaffees had caught the T-34s off guard. In the heat of battle, the Chaffee showed that age and power are not the sole determinants of effectiveness, revealing hidden aces through innovative tactics.
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  • The Most Catastrophic Russian Battleship Disaster Ever
    In the early hours of June 26, 1940, NMS Delfinul, a Romanian submarine, set alarms blazing after the sighting of 5 large warships heading for the Port of Constanța, a major strategic target on the western shores of the Black Sea.

    Romania had just joined the Nazis and attacked Soviet airfields, destroying 37 bombers in one mission. The Soviet Black Sea Fleet was now on the hunt for revenge.

    Constanța was robustly defended by Romanian anti-air artillery units, a detachment of 700 German Kriegsmarine manning the powerful Tirpitz gun battery, destroyers, and gunboats along the coast, and 1,000 mines had been laid in the sea covering any point of entry.

    A first wave of Soviet bombers attempted a run at Constanța but were unsuccessful. At 3:58am, the destroyer leaders Moskva and Kharkov carpeted the port with 350 shells in less than ten minutes.

    With the raid in full force, a second wave of Soviet bombers descended again on the scene. It was then that pilot Horia Agarici of the Royal Romanian Air Force took to the skies in one of the most bizarre of aircraft to ever fight for the Axis side. It was a British Hawker Hurricane, and the Soviets would be forbidden from revealing what happened next…
    The Most Catastrophic Russian Battleship Disaster Ever In the early hours of June 26, 1940, NMS Delfinul, a Romanian submarine, set alarms blazing after the sighting of 5 large warships heading for the Port of Constanța, a major strategic target on the western shores of the Black Sea. Romania had just joined the Nazis and attacked Soviet airfields, destroying 37 bombers in one mission. The Soviet Black Sea Fleet was now on the hunt for revenge. Constanța was robustly defended by Romanian anti-air artillery units, a detachment of 700 German Kriegsmarine manning the powerful Tirpitz gun battery, destroyers, and gunboats along the coast, and 1,000 mines had been laid in the sea covering any point of entry. A first wave of Soviet bombers attempted a run at Constanța but were unsuccessful. At 3:58am, the destroyer leaders Moskva and Kharkov carpeted the port with 350 shells in less than ten minutes. With the raid in full force, a second wave of Soviet bombers descended again on the scene. It was then that pilot Horia Agarici of the Royal Romanian Air Force took to the skies in one of the most bizarre of aircraft to ever fight for the Axis side. It was a British Hawker Hurricane, and the Soviets would be forbidden from revealing what happened next…
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  • The Brutal US Colonel Who Refused to Surrender
    In the frostbitten Vosges Mountains of northeastern France, near the German border, 1945 began with a New Year’s Day offensive.

    Here, amidst the forgotten echoes of the famous Battle of the Bulge, a smaller yet equally fierce struggle unfolded: Operation Nordwind, where even the bravest battle-hardened soldiers found themselves tested to their limits.

    In this frozen landscape, a group of weary American soldiers from the 157th Infantry Regiment
    lay entrenched in the town of Reipertswiller. They were the forgotten men of Nordwind, trapped for days under what seemed like a 24/7 barrage.

    Encircled, ammunition was dwindling, supplies had run dry, and the biting cold certainly didn’t help. Their spirits, battered by the constant bombardment and the gnawing hunger, hung by a thread.

    On January 18, the distant rumble of tanks broke the sound of artillery.

    As the beleaguered soldiers' eyes lifted, they spotted the unmistakable silhouette of Sherman tanks cutting through the frozen terrain. But as the vehicles drew closer, the men felt hope for the first time in days, as in the lead tank's hatch, surveying the battlefield with a calm, determined gaze, all while under endless fire, was their commander, Lieutenant Colonel Felix Sparks.

    Against all odds, he had come to lead them out of this frozen hell.
    The Brutal US Colonel Who Refused to Surrender In the frostbitten Vosges Mountains of northeastern France, near the German border, 1945 began with a New Year’s Day offensive. Here, amidst the forgotten echoes of the famous Battle of the Bulge, a smaller yet equally fierce struggle unfolded: Operation Nordwind, where even the bravest battle-hardened soldiers found themselves tested to their limits. In this frozen landscape, a group of weary American soldiers from the 157th Infantry Regiment lay entrenched in the town of Reipertswiller. They were the forgotten men of Nordwind, trapped for days under what seemed like a 24/7 barrage. Encircled, ammunition was dwindling, supplies had run dry, and the biting cold certainly didn’t help. Their spirits, battered by the constant bombardment and the gnawing hunger, hung by a thread. On January 18, the distant rumble of tanks broke the sound of artillery. As the beleaguered soldiers' eyes lifted, they spotted the unmistakable silhouette of Sherman tanks cutting through the frozen terrain. But as the vehicles drew closer, the men felt hope for the first time in days, as in the lead tank's hatch, surveying the battlefield with a calm, determined gaze, all while under endless fire, was their commander, Lieutenant Colonel Felix Sparks. Against all odds, he had come to lead them out of this frozen hell.
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  • Battle Ground
    This video is age restricted. You must watch it on YouTube to confirm your age.
    https://youtu.be/rJB8K5fCy7E?si=TRq1KSlW3H-ai0FZ
    The Western Front, 1916. Nervous tensions linger on the faces of young British soldiers as they prepare to charge the German lines ahead of an artillery offensive push`. Sgt. Major Wilkins stands at the helm, inspiring courage in the face of certain defeat. He locks eyes with his best friend, Cpl. Jennings on the other side of the trench and nods affectionately, for this may be the last they'll ever see of each other.
    Battle Ground This video is age restricted. You must watch it on YouTube to confirm your age. https://youtu.be/rJB8K5fCy7E?si=TRq1KSlW3H-ai0FZ The Western Front, 1916. Nervous tensions linger on the faces of young British soldiers as they prepare to charge the German lines ahead of an artillery offensive push`. Sgt. Major Wilkins stands at the helm, inspiring courage in the face of certain defeat. He locks eyes with his best friend, Cpl. Jennings on the other side of the trench and nods affectionately, for this may be the last they'll ever see of each other.
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  • The Most Terrifying Weapon the Nazis Feared
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    The path to Berlin was nearly clear. Only three German lines between the River Maas and the River Rhine stood in the Allies’ way. To once and for all break into Germany, the Allies launched Operation Veritable on the morning of February 8, 1945,

    Assembled in the valley were nearly 250,000 British and Canadian soldiers lined up shoulder-to-shoulder. With them came one of the heaviest British artillery barrages of the war, with hundreds of vehicles of all types, along with over 1,000 artillery guns, their steel barrels aimed directly at the enemy.

    The Germans were dug-in, but the Allies had a card up their sleeve: one of their most terrifying innovations that even the most battle-hardened Nazi would fear.
    https://youtu.be/qjYB7UkbaF0?si=K5if6eVKtl_1vwN0
    The Most Terrifying Weapon the Nazis Feared 301,916 views Oct 21, 2023 The path to Berlin was nearly clear. Only three German lines between the River Maas and the River Rhine stood in the Allies’ way. To once and for all break into Germany, the Allies launched Operation Veritable on the morning of February 8, 1945, Assembled in the valley were nearly 250,000 British and Canadian soldiers lined up shoulder-to-shoulder. With them came one of the heaviest British artillery barrages of the war, with hundreds of vehicles of all types, along with over 1,000 artillery guns, their steel barrels aimed directly at the enemy. The Germans were dug-in, but the Allies had a card up their sleeve: one of their most terrifying innovations that even the most battle-hardened Nazi would fear. https://youtu.be/qjYB7UkbaF0?si=K5if6eVKtl_1vwN0
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  • This Ranch Lets You Fire A Tank
    3,880 views Feb 2, 2017 Yes, you read that right. There’s a place in the U.S. where civilians can drive and fire a tank. Ox Ranch in Uvalde, Texas offers guests an array of activities including yoga, jet ski racing, and hunting, to firing an assortment of artillery pieces and, yes, tanks. Try not to drool.

    In the U.S. the 2nd Amendment allows any law abiding citizen to own any weapon the government uses, IF he can afford it; including tanks.
    https://youtu.be/e20hm71EV2E?si=ti-FZigfM2CoCgor
    This Ranch Lets You Fire A Tank 3,880 views Feb 2, 2017 Yes, you read that right. There’s a place in the U.S. where civilians can drive and fire a tank. Ox Ranch in Uvalde, Texas offers guests an array of activities including yoga, jet ski racing, and hunting, to firing an assortment of artillery pieces and, yes, tanks. Try not to drool. In the U.S. the 2nd Amendment allows any law abiding citizen to own any weapon the government uses, IF he can afford it; including tanks. https://youtu.be/e20hm71EV2E?si=ti-FZigfM2CoCgor
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  • “I Wish I Was Black”: Actor Ben Stiller Pledges $150K to Kamala Harris Over Her Ethnicity https://www.infowars.com/posts/i-wish-i-was-black-actor-ben-stiller-pledges-150k-to-kamala-harris-over-her-ethnicity/
    “I Wish I Was Black”: Actor Ben Stiller Pledges $150K to Kamala Harris Over Her Ethnicity https://www.infowars.com/posts/i-wish-i-was-black-actor-ben-stiller-pledges-150k-to-kamala-harris-over-her-ethnicity/
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  • https://www.globalresearch.ca/donbass-artillery-colonel-expertise/5863985
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    Analysis of Moscow's SMO and the Ukraine War Theatre: Interview with Ret. Colonel Karapandžin
    InfoBRICS interviewed many reputable military experts regarding the direction in which the special military operation (SMO) is headed and how it’s been going so far. These pundits have not only shown profound understanding of military processes in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict, but have also predicted important events with shocking precision. Continuing this tradition, we have …
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  • https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-07-03/south-korea-artillery-north-korea-live-fire-border-14373552.html
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    South Korea resumes artillery drills near border with North after 6-year pause
    South Korea’s army held live-fire artillery practice near the border with North Korea for the first time in six years, and the first such move since suspending a ban on live drills in June.
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