What fire base in the viet nam war did we almost have to use necular weapons to save our marines?
Khe Sanh. But it was a joke. About three NVA divisions were decimated around it. Later when the 101st staged through it to raid far up the A Shau and into Laos it was almost like a western ghost town. Necular weapons were talked about in panic in DC. But the jarheads held it fine and after the 101st took over 1st Corps area of operations it became a backwater. With the 101st, hunting the NVA all through the area was the priority, especially A Shau and Roung Roung Valley's...
where can I buy world war 2 military uniforms?
Then be prepared to pay big money as these are very desirable collectors items! You can see them being offered on Ebay, Military section, now and again, but beware of Fakes or movie prop items being sold on as originals. Or wen search for Militaria details. As with any item of militaria, good research work needs to be done and good reference books studied, to avoid being ripped off by unscrupulous dealers. The original WW2 Brown Para boots in mint to very good condition are selling from +600 US ...
why would it be bad to ask a question about a particular weapon and list the serial number online?
I don't think it's bad. Weapon serial numbers are discussed all the time by collectors of militaria, particularly regarding antique firearms. They can help authenticate or disprove a claim made about the history of a particular weapon or series....
where can I buy world war 2 military uniforms?
Then be prepared to pay big money as these are very desirable collectors items! You can see them being offered on Ebay, Military section, now and again, but beware of Fakes or movie prop items being sold on as originals. Or wen search for Militaria details. As with any item of militaria, good research work needs to be done and good reference books studied, to avoid being ripped off by unscrupulous dealers. The original WW2 Brown Para boots in mint to very good condition are selling from +600 US ...
I got a 1944 U.S. Leyse meat can and I was wondering what it was worth?
U.S.Messkits arent highly collectible, Hell My Unit has some from 1942 still. Try E-Bay, Manions International Auctions, Mil-Trader.com, etc. see if there are any Militaria shows in your area. Military Trader magazine has local listings, try it at the newsstand or online....