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Post by one50 on Nov 18, 2012 10:04:05 GMT 8
I just want to let you all know of a new publisher in town. "Brev Publishing", started up in 2011 and already has over 4000 titles to the editors name....Germain Adriaan. Right on the cover of all the books it clearly states "High quality content by Wikipedia articles" I ran into these books searching for information on Col. Jones of the 503rd. Mr. Adriaan wrote a book over 300 pages about Col. Jones...not once asking for information or help from the premiere 503rd website (thanks Paul) He also wrote a book on General George Moore, a book on Caballo Island, a book on Harbor defenses of Manila, the list goes on. Thanks to Wikipedia you too can become a publisher and editor; simply copy and paste and put a hefty price tag on it. I would advise anyone to stay clear of these books and the publisher. These books command a heavy price tag, about $75 average for material that is totally free and full of misinformation.
You have been warned Dan
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Post by one50 on Nov 11, 2012 12:27:41 GMT 8
Great book, highly recommended, first hand account. If these reprints are selling for $375 each, I wonder what the first printings sell for. Glad I have one of each:)
If you happen to find a first printing, I recommend you pick it up. The photos are much clearer in the first print. Purchasing this directly from the Authors son, is a no brainer.
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Post by one50 on Jul 16, 2012 9:24:46 GMT 8
My computer with all my Ohio records is currently buried under a pile of "junk". PFC Kellis is listed on NARA as Fayette County but Clinton County has him as a KIA WWII vet. The 2 counties are next to each other, maybe he lived on the border of the 2 counties. WWII Memorial has him as DNB, but again, Clinton county has him listed as KIA. Which means one thing...More research to do.
Thanks EXO for the homework, I'll work on this little mystery. Dan
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Post by one50 on Jun 6, 2012 11:25:53 GMT 8
One theory holds that since the Type 38s were old and the Type 99 Arisakas new that the Japanese invasion troops were armed with the newest rifles by late 1941. Production of the 99 short rifle didn't really start till '41 so I really doubt that many short 99's were issued in '41 at all. The Type-99 Long rifle began production in mid '39 with 30,000 made then they switched over to the short rifle which everyone is so familiar with. 38's have been around since 1906 and about 3 million were made, so lots of Japanese troops had the Type-38. I would think '42 and up you would start to see large quantities of short 99's being issued to troops. Dan
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Post by one50 on Nov 6, 2011 10:52:03 GMT 8
For a living I install sound systems in large theatrical venues. It would be a dream come true to put a sound system on Corregidor...how many watts does the new Cine need?
Dan
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Post by one50 on Oct 15, 2011 22:58:03 GMT 8
Thank you very much Fots. Like Okla mentioned...Thanks for the fix Here is my interest in this area. Captain Itagaki was near breakwater point "observing" the amphibious fleet... apparently ignoring the air totally. With in the first few minutes of the first troopers on the ground, Capt. Itagaki was killed on the southern edge of Topside near break water point. To observe the amphibious fleet but ignore a double column of some 30+ planes approaching from the southwest....I just don't get it. The amphibious fouce came around the west side of Corregidor in front of break water point. We Capt. Itagaki able to actually see the amphibious force at that time? The first Paratroopers on the ground landed about 8:33am while the first amphibious force landed about 10:30am 2 hours later. I think Capt. Itagaki was dead before the amphibious force left the cost. So my question to ponder. Was Capt. Itagaki watching Mariveles from Breakwater point area to observe amphibious forces? Or did he actually go to break water point to watch the Paratroopers fly over head to land on the air field as would be the most logical point for a paratroop landing. Capt. Itagaki was then caught in the open when the troopers jumped on Topside...and surprised the Capt. basically with his "pants down". Do you see what I'm trying to figure out? Dan
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Post by one50 on Oct 14, 2011 8:45:42 GMT 8
I'm wondering what the view looks like on Breakwater point towards the southwest. please post what you have or next time anyone is out that way, can you please snap a few for me. I'm wondering what the view would look like of the 503rd approach from that point of view.
Thanks Dan
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Post by one50 on Oct 2, 2011 2:00:48 GMT 8
Fots2, thanks for the thesis Since I don't know the terrain I leave it up to you experts to fill me in. I really appreciate it, details like this I just can't get on a map. While I agree they are not 503rd men going ashore, I know 503rd men when I see them....I assumed it may have been men of the 34th. Thanks again for your help. It puts the photo series into a little better perspective. Dan
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Post by one50 on Oct 1, 2011 8:50:17 GMT 8
In picture 5 you can see the D1-2 on the landing craft. Does that mean it's from APD-1 the USS Manley? If so....I found this about the USS Manley.
"To block retreat by the Japanese into Bataan, Manley with TransDiv 100 and 6 LCI(L)s, put some 700 assault troops ashore at Mariveles 15 February 1945. On the 17th, she landed troops on Corregidor. Hidden gun emplacements shelled her boats, sinking one and wounding an Army officer, but the landings succeeded. That evening the transport returned to Subic Bay."
So...does that beach in pictures 9 & 10 look more like Mariveles?
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Post by one50 on Sept 27, 2011 6:57:21 GMT 8
If #9 and #10 are not Corregidor...how about the other photos in the series? Is there enough info to tell?
Thanks Dan
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