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I`m not a Commo expert,but that`s a Antenna! Used heavily in Command Vehicles,probably offering significantly longer Range capability,Multi-Band capability,plus God knows what else? The HQ staff would put several vehicles,usually 4 in number,and tie canvas to the antennas creating a Command Post S-1 thru 4,Or G-1 thru 4.
 
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:eek: I thought it was to help the men get in and out of the vehicle!!!:eek: They grab on to the metal thing and lift themselves in or out!!!:D :D :D
 
The roll cage type antenna on command type vehicles was subsequently replaced by a single pole with multiple terminal spokes, sometimes called a star antenna as on this Puma:

 
Speaking of Pumas, I've got a question for all you vehicle experts. I've seen the K & C version referred to as not really a Puma. If it's not a Puma, what is it really?
 
Brad.
That vehicle is the SdKfz 233 Schwere Panzerspähwagen (7.5cm) also unofficially referred to as the "Stummel" – translated means stump or stumpy because of the short 75mm gun.
Rick
 
I'd sure like to see a true 'Puma' released in the future.
 
Thanks Rick and Mike, I agree, although it probably doesn't seem likely.
 
There is two pieces of equiptment that is used with the artillery, or self propelled guns like the Hummel that I don't know how they are used. I was a communicator and not in artillery. What I want to know is the red/white poles used for--- aiming. Also, the hand held cylinder type of object artillery men use. Is this a type of rangefinder? Tanks alot . Leadmen:confused:
 
Leadmen said:
There is two pieces of equiptment that is used with the artillery, or self propelled guns like the Hummel that I don't know how they are used. I was a communicator and not in artillery. What I want to know is the red/white poles used for--- aiming. Also, the hand held cylinder type of object artillery men use. Is this a type of rangefinder? Tanks alot . Leadmen:confused:
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Don't know about the poles but seems like a sound theory.

Could be to open a candy store?:rolleyes:

The other thing - if we are talking about the same thing is a binocular type of range finder I think.

I agree with Rick, the Puma was a turreted 50mm L60 gun (off old pz3's I think) on a 234 chassis, about 90 built I think from memory. Seemed churlish to quibble at the time as I loved the Berlin peices, all of them.:D
 
Yep, the horizontal cylinder thingy is a rangefinder.

Not sure what you mean about the red and white poles but I believe artillery dudes use similar things to indicate ready ammo dumps so they can see thru all the smoke where to get their next arty shells from. And not to light fires and put fuel etc there as well.
 
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Thanks for the information.

Here is another set of questions. I just say some old newsreels of WWII Pacific War and the liberations of the Philippines from the Japanese.

I noticed the US Army used M18 Hellcats and M10 Wolverines. Here are my questions:

• Did I see it right and did the US Army use these tank destroyers in the Pacific along with the Shermans and Stuarts?
• If so, did the US Marines also use them in the Pacific and where?
• Did MacArthur use the Marines at all in the liberation of the Philippines and if so, where? My guess is that it was entirely an Army and Navy affair


Carlos
 
It's really a shower curtin rod, the Germans, who many consider to have been quite ruthless were really very serious about their personal hygiene, but they were also a very modest lot, even the privates didn't want others to see their privates.:D

Fred
 
Reference the red and white poles,my guess is they are Aiming Stakes,used both by Arty and Mortar crews. I saw the film recently on the Military Channel showing the liberation of the Philliphines and Yep,that sure looked like a Hell Cat to me.
 
Thanks Bill,

I thought those poles might be used for that but wasn't sure. I saw similar poles in the movie Zulu Dawn of all places.

Carlos
 
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Thanks for the information.

Here is another set of questions. I just say some old newsreels of WWII Pacific War and the liberations of the Philippines from the Japanese.

I noticed the US Army used M18 Hellcats and M10 Wolverines. Here are my questions:

• Did I see it right and did the US Army use these tank destroyers in the Pacific along with the Shermans and Stuarts?
• If so, did the US Marines also use them in the Pacific and where?
• Did MacArthur use the Marines at all in the liberation of the Philippines and if so, where? My guess is that it was entirely an Army and Navy affair


Carlos
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LOL,

Well I decided to do some old fashion research and found answers to my own questions. I believe these are the correct answers.

1. US Army did use M10 tank destroyers in the Philippines but not the M18 Hellcat.
2. I don’t believe the US Marines used them at all in WWII Pacific
3. The US Marines did fight in the Pacific in a limited but important role. They flew fighter and bombing missions and there was one M155MM Artillery Team used.

It’s funny what a little research could do and of course the Internet.

Carlos
 
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