Soldiers from Co. L, 3d Bn, 253d Inf, 63d Inf Div, gather for a post-battle briefing in France, 9 Feb 1945
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Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
PT340 and PT335 pull alongside one another near Borneo, 25 March 1945.
U.S. Army Signal Corps via NARA
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
Not sure this applies, but "Apocalypse Now" is "bad history" on a purely technical level, but absolutely brilliant on a literary/cinematic/thematic level. Gots lots to say on the topic. :]
If that isn't truth--- TRUTH---- then I do not know anything.
yes yes yes. I've been wanting to do a whole analysis series on the film but haven't figured out the copyright issues yet. I took an early stab here. Witt, in my view, is really talking about his father- probably a WWI vet, a hard man after Witt's mother dies. www.patreon.com/posts/demo-o...
Yes 100%. I wish I could explain to more people why this film is so profound. Few movies have touched me so deeply. The track "Journey to the Line" will break me every time.
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Among the most profound two minutes of any film ever. I explore the philosophical implications for a solid week and not exhaust the subject. Those who want a "Saving Private Ryan" may not appreciate this film, but I believe that is their loss. youtu.be/p_5AVdDUivw?...
Drummer Blinky Allen and the "Lucky Seven Troupe" from the 415th Army Services Forces Band give a show at the Rizal Stadium, Manila, P.I., 15 Oct 1945
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-- Going to make a logo of that drummer. Absolute fire :]
Can I just say that I -love- the fact that the current generation of dads grew up with the rave/EDM movement and totally appreciate the vibe. :] youtu.be/cGxNKJDT2PE?...
One of the most important truths about the Vietnam War, laid out in II Field Force periodic intel report from the second half of 1968. The Communist forces in Vietnam rely on pre-positioned caches to fight their battles (unlike the allies which can deliver stuff anywhere anytime). Let that soak in.
Offended in numerous ways, not least by the M5 Stuart/M1 Abrams nightmare child that is the tank in the upper right section.
A Sherman tank with a bulldozer blade levels a destroyed bridge in Lonlay l-Abbaye, France, 15 August 1944
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Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
--- I know that dozer blades add weight, stress on the suspension, etc., but gosh they seem handy
If I ever got a tattoo, I’m tempted to make it “Nemik.” Climb.
Goddam it- this hits hard.
Reason to buy really good headphones, a good DAC, and a good audio source? Exhibit A: "Rainbow" by Talk Talk. What seems like noise on crappy audio system becomes a magical undersea universe of whale song, Delta blues, and exotic flourishes. youtu.be/AFQETve1wS0?...
@stevengerrard Just sayin'- Steven Gerrard is my hero. Exemplifies everything I aspired to be as a soccer player, a team leader, and a public figure. Bucket list- meet Stevie G one day. :] youtu.be/pFTU11vvwsY?...
oh yeah- got you covered. DM me-
Everyone knows about the massive influence that "Blue Monday" from New Order had upon dance music, but let me offer a contrary take. "New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)" from Simple Minds which came out in 1982, before Blue Monday, deserves its rightful place in EDM history. youtu.be/GWAC4UeWGd0?...
T/5 Donald E. Wilcox from Minneapolis, MN, gives apples to Dutch children in Maastricht, the Netherlands, 6 Dec 1944.
U.S. Army Signal Corps via NARA
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
Troops from the 1st Bn, 255th Inf, 63d Inf Div, in Furchtenberg, Germany, 12 Apr 1945.
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The 60-tube T-34 4.5" rocket launcher on an M4 Sherman, Echternach, Germany, 8 Feb 1945
U.S. Army Signal Corps via NARA
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
I have helped several Army officers with their dissertations at Princeton. None of them were commie-loving peaceniks. Just saying.
These lines from Jeff Buckley's "Grace" haunt me-
"And the rain is falling and I believe my time has come
It reminds me of the pain I might leave, leave behind"
Maybe this will make sense in time-
Soldiers from the 28th Inf Div pose after being liberated from Stalag IX-B, 4 April 1945
U.S. Army Signal Corps via NARA
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
I'd watch the f--k out of that.
Honestly been preparing for a full retrospective for a -long- time. So much to unpack.
