It’s baaaack! Yes, last night, I jumped back into the U.S. Navy Landing Party Manual-1950 to read a few more chapters. One section I found particularly interesting covered the construction of a one-man foxhole. The Manual states that, “in most types of soil the foxhole gives positive protection against the crushing action of tanks, provided [...]
Still working my way through the 600+ pages of the U.S. Navy Landing Party Manual-1950. I came across another interesting illustration on page 541. The instructor is working on a sighting device on the end of the trainee’s weapon. I’m just not sure I would kneeling out in front of the weapon of a newly [...]
I am still enjoying the copy of the U.S. Navy Landing Party Manual-1950 lent to me by a friend. Section VI discusses “Tactical Training of the Individual.” I love how they go into great detail to explain the most commonsensical situations. Take Figure 88 for example, showing the “correct methods of observing.” Besides looking a [...]
I’ve got a friend who always seems to come across obscure war-related material. And I’ll be the first to admit, “I Love The Stuff!” He recently brought me a copy of an original U.S. Navy Landing Party Manual – 1950. This thing is awesome! It covers absolutely everything, from marching to ceremonies to equipment to [...]