Mark Finneran Posted 18 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryTheGerman Posted 19 June , 2020 Share Posted 19 June , 2020 @Mark this is an outstandingly good and interesting thread - thanks. Two photographies, taken by my grandfather in Oct. or Nov. 2016 when he went through his officer training course at the "Heeresschule" (Army School) Döberitz. MG instructor was Oberleutnant Paul. Fähnrich Homeyer is aiming through the ZF 12 scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 29 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2020 Henry the German - superb photos, thanks for sharing. What is of ‘technical’ interest are the ammo belts, and BFA. They are not live firing, and it looks like they are using wooden training rounds with spacing on the belt. Ie leaving gaps for bursts or instruction between firing. A common practice to remove rounds in any Army. so with the blank firing attachment or shredder, one must assume there was some form of target (close) being observed by use of the ZF, again for trading purposes. great image and you must be very proud. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 6 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 6 July , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 29 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 July , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 8 September , 2020 Author Share Posted 8 September , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 8 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 8 October , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 17 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 4 November , 2020 Author Share Posted 4 November , 2020 Example of a trench mounted MG08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 27 November , 2020 Author Share Posted 27 November , 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 7 January , 2021 Author Share Posted 7 January , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 30 January , 2021 Author Share Posted 30 January , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 15 February , 2021 Author Share Posted 15 February , 2021 (edited) Minor battle damaged 08 but some may have noticed the lightened sight stem/bridge like the L Vickers......and repaired 500 rd ammo box Edited 15 February , 2021 by Mark Finneran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 19 March , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 March , 2021 (edited) The beautiful 01. Edited 19 March , 2021 by Mark Finneran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 5 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 5 April , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 29 April , 2021 Author Share Posted 29 April , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 2 May , 2021 Author Share Posted 2 May , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Von Oven Posted 2 May , 2021 Share Posted 2 May , 2021 Some stunning pictures and knowledge here! Would anybody happen to know what the shoulderboards of an mg sharpshooters tunic would have looked like (field grey with white piping and red numerals?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 16 May , 2021 Author Share Posted 16 May , 2021 A more detailed answer to follow but the same applied to British machine gunners - remain as anonymous as possible in the event of capture! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 23 May , 2021 Author Share Posted 23 May , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 26 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 26 June , 2021 David thanks for the message -your image not of an 08, it is of an 08/15. Please see 08/15 thread Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 19 August , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2021 Does anyone have an image please of a Russian Maxim, captured, in German hands? WWI of course. Huge thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Haselgrove Posted 19 August , 2021 Share Posted 19 August , 2021 Mark, Is the attached any good? Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Finneran Posted 21 August , 2021 Author Share Posted 21 August , 2021 Michael superb thanks....and with barrel jacket armour! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_H Posted 23 August , 2021 Share Posted 23 August , 2021 Mark, sorry the unit is not identified, use as you like Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now