"Hellboy against the Thule Society" Battle Report

Here is an excellent WWWII battle report that uses the "Nuts!, War Without End" rules. 

Excellent stuff guys!
Brian

CarniK Con does WWII

I miss these guys,
Brian

Boy Comics 11

Pappy provides us all with another Golden Age tale of the brave All Boy heroes fighting against another Axis enemy, Iron Jaw.  Swing over and read this excellent tale.

Thanks Pappy,
Brian

"POLLEN’S WOMEN: THE ART OF SAMSON POLLEN… "

The excellent folks at Men's Pulp Mags.com has a great article on another legend in the pulp art scene, Samson Pollen.  Swing over to the article and get your learn on.

Excellent stuff as always,
Brian

Medal of Honor Monday: William G. Fournier

William Adelbert Foster

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a rifleman with Company K, Third Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryūkyū Chain, May 2, 1945.  Dug in with another Marine on the point of the perimeter defense after waging a furious assault against a strongly fortified Japanese position, Private First Class Foster and comrade engaged in a fierce hand grenade duel with infiltrating enemy soldiers.  Suddenly an enemy grenade landed beyond reach in the foxhole.  Instantly diving on the deadly missile, Private First Class Foster absorbed the exploding charge in his own body, thereby protecting the other Marine from serious injury.  Although mortally wounded as a result of his heroic action, he quickly rallied, handed his own remaining two grenades to his comrade and said, "Make them count."  Stouthearted and indomitable, he had unhesitatingly relinquished his own chance of survival that his fellow Marine might carry on the relentless fight against a fanatic enemy, and his dauntless determination, cool decision and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of certain death reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Foster and in the United States Naval Service.  He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country." 

From PFC Foster's Medal of Honor citation, awarded on August 19, 1946.

Thank you for your service and may you be at peace,

Brian

"Are We the Baddies?"

Medal of Honor Monday: Thomas W. Fowler

Thomas Weldon Fowler

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, on 23 May 1944, in the vicinity of Carano, Italy.  In the midst of a full-scale armored-infantry attack, 2d Lt. Fowler, while on foot, came upon 2 completely disorganized infantry platoons held up in their advance by an enemy minefield.  Although a tank officer, he immediately reorganized the infantry.  He then made a personal reconnaissance through the minefield, clearing a path as he went, by lifting the antipersonnel mines out of the ground with his hands.  After he had gone through the 75-yard belt of deadly explosives, he returned to the infantry and led them through the minefield, a squad at a time.  As they deployed, 2d Lt. Fowler, despite small arms fire and the constant danger of anti-personnel mines, made a reconnaissance into enemy territory in search of a route to continue the advance.  He then returned through the minefield and, on foot, he led the tanks through the mines into a position from which they could best support the infantry.  Acting as scout 300 yards in front of the infantry, he led the 2 platoons forward until he had gained his objective, where he came upon several dug-in enemy infantrymen.  Having taken them by surprise, 2d Lt. Fowler dragged them out of their foxholes and sent them to the rear; twice, when they resisted, he threw hand grenades into their dugouts.  Realizing that a dangerous gap existed between his company and the unit to his right, 2d Lt. Fowler decided to continue his advance until the gap was filled.  He reconnoitered to his front, brought the infantry into position where they dug in and, under heavy mortar and small arms fire, brought his tanks forward.  A few minutes later, the enemy began an armored counterattack.  Several Mark Vl tanks fired their cannons directly on 2d Lt. Fowler's position.  One of his tanks was set afire.  With utter disregard for his own life, with shells bursting near him, he ran directly into the enemy tank fire to reach the burning vehicle.  For a half-hour, under intense strafing from the advancing tanks, although all other elements had withdrawn, he remained in his forward position, attempting to save the lives of the wounded tank crew.  Only when the enemy tanks had almost overrun him, did he withdraw a short distance where he personally rendered first aid to 9 wounded infantrymen in the midst of the relentless incoming fire. 2d Lt. Fowler's courage, his ability to estimate the situation and to recognize his full responsibility as an officer in the Army of the United States, exemplify the high traditions of the military service for which he later gave his life."

From 2nd Lt. Fowler's Medal of Honor citation, awarded on October 28, 1944.

" Fowler" American Legion Post 169

"Fowler Hall" at Texas A&M University

Fowler Elementary School in Wichita Falls, TX

Thank you for your service and may you be at peace,

Brian

"Hurricane" aka "Mission of Honor"

As the German warmachine marches West across Europe, a group of Poles join the RAF to continue their fight against those who conquered their own countries.  Can the newly formed 303 defend the British Isles to prevent a similar fate or will they succumb to the overwhelming shock of the German blitzkrieg?!  This is a mediocre flick that tells the true life story of the RAF's 303 Squadron that was made up of mostly Polish pilots who escaped the Nazis advances early in the war.  The effects are a bit off but cool but the Hollywood-esq love story bullshit just get in the way.  It does do them a diservice with just kinda fast forwarding their story after the defense of Britian and then just pick up at the war's end but anyway.  Take a gander at the trailer and see what you think.

Worth a once over,
Brian

"Evil Nazi Scientists battle Allied Commandos" a Weird WWII Battle Report!

Check out this great battle report from the folks over at the Massachusetts Pikemen Club.

Great stuff guys,
Brian

DC's Blackhawk Origin

Blackhawk 198

Read one of the many origin stories of the famed Blackhawks team.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Thanks Hero Histories!!

Brian

"Charité at War"

The patients, doctors and staff of the Charity Hospital in Berlin are trying to do their jobs and live there lives during WWII.  This is a pretty interesting show in that it shows the fear, politics, medical procedures and the injection of Nazism in the medical field during this time.  Give the trailer a once over and give it a go over at the 'flix.

A good show,
Brian

Medal of Honor Monday: Richard E. Fleming

Richard Eugene Fleming

"For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as Flight Officer, Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO FORTY-ONE during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway on June 4 and 5, 1942.  When his squadron Commander was shot down during the initial attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Captain Fleming led the remainder of the division with such fearless determination that he dived his own plane to the perilously low altitude of four hundred feet before releasing his bomb.  Although his craft was riddled by 179 hits in the blistering hail of fire that burst upon him from Japanese fighter guns and antiaircraft batteries, he pulled out with only two minor wounds inflicted upon himself.  On the night of June 4, when the Squadron Commander lost his way and became separated from the others, Captain Fleming brought his own plane in for a safe landing at its base despite hazardous weather conditions and total darkness.  The following day, after less than four hours' sleep, he led the second division of his squadron in a coordinated glide-bombing and dive- bombing assault upon a Japanese battleship.  Undeterred by a fateful approach glide, during which his ship was struck and set afire, he grimly pressed home his attack to an altitude of five hundred feet, released his bomb to score a near-miss on the stern of his target, then crashed to the sea in flames.  His dauntless perseverance and unyielding devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." 

From Capt. Fleming's Medal of Honor citation awarded, November 24, 1942.

The Evarts-class destroyer escort, USS Fleming

South St. Paul Municipal Airport aka Fleming Field

St. Thomas Academy "Fleming Saber" award

Thank you for your service and may you beat peace,

Brian