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    W&P christmas card

    in Other Chatter

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    I got the card as well,.........seems (again :argh:) that ONLY the YANKS and germans were involved in the period depicted. :n00b:

     

    Shame...............but predictable.

     

    *for those who didn't get card period depicted is wwii.

    Rick W the re-enactors forum i think your refering to is www.wwiireenacting.co.uk :) (yes I'm a member, and no, I'm not featured.)

     

    All the best.

     

    Andy

    Defence of Britain overlay for Google Earth

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

    Posted

    Here's a handy little tool, for all you archaeologists:

    http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=863080

     

    Download the kmz attachment in the first post, and open it with Google Earth. Don't panic if GE takes ages to load up after using the kmz file, it's normal, as there is a lot of info' to process. It's worth checking back on the link from time to time, as the kmz file gets updated.

    Have fun!:cool2:

     

     

    Cheers mate.

    Barcombe Pillboxes, My 2nd Visit.

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

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    A type 28 which may have housed a 6 pdr! as im informed. It has quite a large entrance to it aswell.

     

     

    In part your correct in this, but according to the 'pillbox bible',......

    Pillboxes. A study of UK Defences 1940. by Henry Wills (well worth tracking down if interested in the subject :)) type FW3/28 which was designed to house the 2pdr a/t gun..........although as you say both a 3pdr and 6pdr naval gun have been known to have been installed,.........interestingly though, it would be interesting to know if either of the later would fire a/t ammo.........

     

    Without going into too many details, - which also start to conflict themselves, :sweat: differing types of pillbox had different no's............

    type's 22-23 etc The FW3 bit referes to the Directorate of Fortifications F.W 3 branch, who in june 1940 issued a series of drawings, etc to Army Command. thus FW 3/28 is 'anti-tank 2pdr emplacement. Also FW 28A same with Bren chamber.

     

    This study of these structures is a history of warfare in itself.

     

    Great thread.

     

    Andy

    Barcombe Pillboxes, My 2nd Visit.

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

    Posted

    Thanks Andy and yes a great place to explore. I was once told this place got the name 'Pillbox Alley' becuase there were 36 pillboxes in total in the area. How true this is im not sure!.

     

    If a trip is arranged il be sure tobe there. :)

     

    I think i have some pic's of that pillbox in the railway bank. il try and post them at some point.

     

    :) Thinking as you have taken so much time uploading pic's you'd be the best one to lead it. :-D

     

    All the best,

    Andy

    Barcombe Pillboxes, My 2nd Visit.

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

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    Certainly look drier than when I last visited these............:)

    Barcombe Mills was on both the GHQ* defence line and an east-west divisional stop line,...........certyainly possibly the best area to go pillbox/field defences hunting in this area.

     

    * GHQ line, was built between june-august 1940 by both royal engineers and civilian builders, on the orders of Gen Sir Edmund Ironside, Commander in Chief Home Forces, and when replaced in jul 1940, by Gen Alan Brooke.

     

    Have you seen the one dug into railway bank nr the Anchor pub??

     

    Again, great pic's.............maybe's next year, a trip could be arranged for those interested in this subject, around the area. :)

     

    All the best,

    Andy

    Pillboxes, Cuckmere River/Haven

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

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    Wasn't that long ago that circular one in top pic, was in danger of falling away from its supporting earth bank, due to erosion; Glad to see last time I was down there, it's surroundings had been stabilised.

    Pillbox in question is a type 25, made up of corrugated iron-shuttered concrete.

    *It was constructed in 1940, by 4 members of R/E helped by 2 civilians; Structure was totally built on site, with no pre fabricated parts and took between 4 and 5 days to complete;......it should have been completed sooner, but shortages of cement and other materials led to delays. The extra materials were requisitioned from louis g ford of eastbourne.

    As an aside, when it was found that the correct corrugated iron shuttering was missing, roof sheets from an anderson shelter were used instead.

     

    *This is based upon recollections of Mr Norman MacKenzie, who was involved in its construction.

     

    Andy

    children in need

    in Other Chatter

    Posted

    whilst a very worthy cause indeed

    i cant help feel it is too close to remberance day and it steals a lot of fund raising opertunaties

    it just seems that the country stops for terry wogan and children in need

    its a pity more celebs dont get involved with help for heroes and the poppy apeal.

     

    grumpy of birmingham

     

     

    In FULL agreement with you; Not against the idea, or owt, but come on,...every year.......:argh:

    WWII Tommy equipment list

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    Sabre Sales, in Southsea, Portsmouth, have loads of them, and what Nick (the owner) calls, 'The Webbing Room' The only stuff he hasn't got in '37 pattern webbing, is that which wasn't made!, ...so in other words he's got the lot! Prices are extremely reasonable too!

     

     

    Brilliant place...........:-D well worth a visit,......just be VERY slim if he invites you to visit the cellar. :sweat:

    Pillboxes, Cuckmere River/Haven

    in Archaeology - WW1 to the end of the cold war

    Posted

    The area is rich in history, having been used by the military since the napolionic era; not much now remain's of the barracks erected during this period, one being on the western side (coastguard cottages), whilst the other was sited between cliff end and foxhole farm, - this comprised of officers quarters, soldiers huts,and a pair of magazines. In 1816, once the threat of Napolion was removed, (after the battle of waterloo in 1815) they were auctioned off and removed. Today, there are 'humps' in the ground giving a brief 'footprint'.

    The site was indeed a 'Starfish or QL' decoy site, between 1942 and 43, using lighting to mimic the local port of newhaven

     

    The area really from cuckmere haven through to seaford is well worth walking, as there are various reminders of defensive positions, etc.

     

    Good pic's. :)

     

    ( for an all too short while, I was park ranger, at the park living at Foxholes, so tended to take a lot of interest in said fortifications and history. :))

     

    Andy

    WWII Tommy equipment list

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    On the mess tin front. go modern, they look the same but are SAFE to EAT OUT OF. :)

     

    Asnley, re the black web fittings, for the most part you are correct,....there was some webbing fitted with what was called sheradized steel, which was sometimes coated/painted black.

    For webbing info have a look at British Web Equipment of two world wars, by Martin Brayley.

     

    All the best,

     

    Andy

    WWII Tommy equipment list

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    What was the standard equipment list used by the WWII Tommy from the Dorset regiment, 43 Wessex? I'm going to start collecting some Tommy stuff too but I want to know what I need first!

     

    Hi Joris, re your kit listing, to add to Enigma's list you should also add large pack and greatcoat,.......even leather jerkin, which was worn in a lot of cases in preference to greatcoat as its a lot less bulky and a groundsheet/ poncho ........a rifle, Lee Enfield no4 is the one to go for if portraying period '44 onwards.

    Tin hat would either be standard pattern Mk II or Mk III 'Turtle type'.

     

    If you can get to see a copy's of The World War II Tommy, Martin Brayley and Richard Ingram and From D-Day to VE-Day The British Soldier, Jean Bouchery vol 1 a wealth of info is contaoned within both books,........in pic's which helps to identify kit. :)

     

    If you've not already read the following, well worth doing so, if you can find them,.........

    The Fighting Wessex Wyvern, by Patrick Delaforce

    The 43rd Wessex Division at War, by Maj-Gen H. Essame

     

    Also re B/dress, as already mentioned 40 pat (exposed buttons) were worn, also the earlier 37 pet (concealed buttons) as well.

     

    Any more info wanted, get in touch. :)

     

    All the best

     

    Andy

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