Military History (218)
Green_Sleeves: Thats a good'un alright, one of those ones that you can enjoy on a lazy (preferably wet/dreary) Saturday or Sunday afternoon. I dont know much about the history of that period but I do wonder how historically correct it is?!
In relation to downed aricraft in Eire during the war I heard htis morning on RTE playback the story of a U.S. B17 that got lost I believe and ended up landing in a field in Cork. The crew were taken to Clonakilty and treated very well, as to was there pet monkey, Tojo. The boys were in town for a few days while a makeshift runway was constructed to get the aircraft back on its way. Unfortunately Tojo passed away while in Cork, its believed he's buried out the back of O'Donavans hotel.
Poor Tojo
In relation to downed aricraft in Eire during the war I heard htis morning on RTE playback the story of a U.S. B17 that got lost I believe and ended up landing in a field in Cork. The crew were taken to Clonakilty and treated very well, as to was there pet monkey, Tojo. The boys were in town for a few days while a makeshift runway was constructed to get the aircraft back on its way. Unfortunately Tojo passed away while in Cork, its believed he's buried out the back of O'Donavans hotel.
Poor Tojo
i have a look and see can i find out more about that another great film is Escape To Victory the one were the allies make a football team to play against the Germans.
One of the greatest military parade in the world i had pleasure in training with the Irish Guards but had to come out during training because of of my knee.There one of the best regiments in the world.
biggles90000: One of the greatest military parade in the world i had pleasure in training with the Irish Guards but had to come out during training because of of my knee.There one of the best regiments in the world.
You were in the Irish Guards for a period Biggles?
delamer: The 7th Cavalry are now a helicopter unit if I'm not mistaken.
You're thinking of the surfing gang in Apocolypse Now?
They have some airborn, armour and infantry ... and a whole lot of Texan rednecks. As Gunny said in Full Metal Jacket;"Boy they got two things in Texas, queers and steers and you don't look muck like a steer to me".
sharmini: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/photos/the-week-in-photos-22-7-11-1311337180-slideshow/russianblowup-photo.htmlLOL! Have ye seen this?
It's only half inflated, as the bishop said to the actress.
i always liked the four feathers one of my favorite movies first was the 13th warrior both different genres but equally as good as the next
i hear that hollywood is in talks to make a movie about Cu Chulainn - Irish Story and Legend of Cuchulainn. should make for an interesting film if its done right i dont think irish folklore has been given a decent platform ....
i hear that hollywood is in talks to make a movie about Cu Chulainn - Irish Story and Legend of Cuchulainn. should make for an interesting film if its done right i dont think irish folklore has been given a decent platform ....
sharmini: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/photos/the-week-in-photos-22-7-11-1311337180-slideshow/russianblowup-photo.htmlLOL! Have ye seen this?
Gone a little limp there!
I know they used to do this during WW2 also, infaltable and timber tanks, planes, boats etc. They assembled millions of them in the Dover area to make the Germans think the allied were assembling for an invasion from that point.
Simple, but effective
Green_Sleeves: Gone a little limp there!
I know they used to do this during WW2 also, infaltable and timber tanks, planes, boats etc. They assembled millions of them in the Dover area to make the Germans think the allied were assembling for an invasion from that point.
Simple, but effective
I know they used to do this during WW2 also, infaltable and timber tanks, planes, boats etc. They assembled millions of them in the Dover area to make the Germans think the allied were assembling for an invasion from that point.
Simple, but effective
Armies have used decoys from day 1 to mislead enemy intel.
1864 (i think might be out by a year or 2)
fetterman masscare (tho it really a battle) classic use of decoy
battle of lake tebia (i might be wrong, 8 pints of stella does it tho u)
hannibal 1st battle after crossing alps is the classic 1, thought in schools for decoys
but its battle of cannae that the battle to set all battle standards by
fetterman masscare (tho it really a battle) classic use of decoy
battle of lake tebia (i might be wrong, 8 pints of stella does it tho u)
hannibal 1st battle after crossing alps is the classic 1, thought in schools for decoys
but its battle of cannae that the battle to set all battle standards by
biggles90000: My favourite has to be Zulu Michael Caines film also staring Richard Baker brilliant film about the defence of Rorkes Drift.
Great film. I'm a big fan of 'A Bridge Too Far'
There one called 'The Castle Keep' from the late 60's with Burt Lancaster which was pretty good. Sydney Pollacks 4th film apparently.
delamer: Great film. I'm a big fan of 'A Bridge Too Far'
There one called 'The Castle Keep' from the late 60's with Burt Lancaster which was pretty good. Sydney Pollacks 4th film apparently.
There one called 'The Castle Keep' from the late 60's with Burt Lancaster which was pretty good. Sydney Pollacks 4th film apparently.
yea that deadly film some great cast of actors in it.only bought it there the other day the great escape is another good one.
biggles90000: havent seen that one yet del must watch it the next time its on sky i love the old historic film for the battle sences like cromwell,El Cid my uncle was a camera man on Cromwell when they filmed it ireland another great one is the blue max which was also filmed in ireland.
I think 'The Blue Max' was on TnaG not so long ago.
delamer: I think 'The Blue Max' was on TnaG not so long ago.
some of the battles from gods and generals great film.
howlingwolf: It's only half inflated, as the bishop said to the actress.
A tribute to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
This isn't military history but it's a great documentary about one of the best trained police units in the world. Look of the entire three episodes x 6 parts for some great footage. Just chage the episode and part and search for it in YouTube.
The Special Task Force-Episode 1-part 3/6
The Special Task Force-Episode 1-part 3/6
howlingwolf: This isn't military history but it's a great documentary about one of the best trained police units in the world. Look of the entire three episodes x 6 parts for some great footage. Just chage the episode and part and search for it in YouTube.The Special Task Force-Episode 1-part 3/6
yea think i seen that before not a bad program there.
Green_Sleeves: I adore the remake of 'The Thin Red Line', very powerful, thought provoking piece of cinema (its one of them movies I reckon you either love or hate, its no 'gung ho!' Saving Private Ryan, thats why I love it). Have you ever seen the original? Very different to Mallicks remake.
i didnt really like The Thin Red Line but did think that film the Dirty Dozen was excellent.
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Thats a good'un alright, one of those ones that you can enjoy on a lazy (preferably wet/dreary) Saturday or Sunday afternoon. I dont know much about the history of that period but I do wonder how historically correct it is?!
In relation to downed aricraft in Eire during the war I heard htis morning on RTE playback the story of a U.S. B17 that got lost I believe and ended up landing in a field in Cork. The crew were taken to Clonakilty and treated very well, as to was there pet monkey, Tojo. The boys were in town for a few days while a makeshift runway was constructed to get the aircraft back on its way. Unfortunately Tojo passed away while in Cork, its believed he's buried out the back of O'Donavans hotel.
Poor Tojo