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Building from the success of their June D-Day anniversary commemoration, the S.C. Military History Museum coordinated a Battle of the Bulge event. Here veterans of that battle are front row honorees. Governor Mc Master is being introduced as the key note speaker. You'll notice the Polish defensive position is guarding the left flank of the dignitaries.
January 18 - Columbia, S.C. - National Guard Armory
During the original Battle of the Bulge the Polish 1st Armd Div went mainly on the defensive in their assigned sector, as the U.S. and Allies pushed back against and closed the German salient. We therefore chose to consolidate our equipment into a tight defensive perimeter.
January 18 - Columbia, S.C. - National Guard Armory
Sam and Holden were smart enough to occupy a vehicle with seats during the day instead of standing on the hard concrete.
January 18 - Columbia, S.C. - National Guard Armory
The armory drill floor allowed a large display space. Visitor turn out was great and we can't thank the event staff enough for the hard work they put into the pre-coordination for this event.
January 18 - Columbia, S.C. - National Guard Armory
In support of the South Carolina Arms Collectors gun show and Military History Center of the Carolinas, our team set up a display inside the convention center for the weekend.
15 February - Greenville, S.C. - SCAC gun show
Notice the plywood beneath the tracks. Chris had the easy job of driving while Sam, Holden and others were constantly picking up and laying down the plywood in the run from the trailer to the display point.
15 February - Greenville, S.C. - SCAC gun show
Holden cuts a striking pose as a tank crewman from the 1st Regiment wondering all the while how his Sherman seems to have shrunk to a Universal Carrier when he wasn't looking.
15 February - Greenville, S.C. - SCAC gun show
Our friends from the museum invited WWII Polish LHG back for another exciting vehicle run day. Given the summer temperatures we tailored our impression to the Carpathian Brigade during the siege of Tobruk.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
Dennis displays the Bren Mk I as deployed in the AA position. It was very effective for at no time during the day were we staffed by low flying aircraft.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
Pvt. Petronis attempts to counter balance all the forward weight of the TMSG, small box respirator and 50 round drums. There must be a lighter weight way to fight a war in the desert.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
Dennis sports a Lewis gun. Although technically somewhat outdated by 1941 standards, this weapon was still used in front line service at Tobruk.
11 July - Danville, VA AAF Museum
Alisa, Miroslaw and Dennis defend the yellow paint road from any encroaching Germans.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
A side view of the early war CMP C60 truck. Notice the sand channels displayed beneath the rear wheels. These were kept with the truck to negotiate difficult ground in the Libyan desert. In the rear bed, a pre-war Bofors 37mm A-tk gun has been mounted enportee which was very common in North Africa. Miroslaw from Wheels of Liberation Museum hauled this truck and gun several hours down from PA just for this display.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
Our highly skilled anti-tank gun crew takes deadly aim at the enemy across the museum floor.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
Anticipating impending destruction, these mannequins have already evacuated the Mk IV. before we pull the trigger on the 37mm sitting in Tobruk ,apparently able to hit NW Europe.
July 11 - Danville, VA AAF Tank Musem
Focusing on 1941 allowed us to bring out some of the earlier equipment such as the 1928 TMSG, Lewis gun and Boys A-tk rifle. The venerable Vickers MMG soldiered on in all theaters until the mid 60s however.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
Rear view of our defensive position.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
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Pvt. Cooper-ski mans the display table.
July 11 - Danville, VA - AAF Tank Museum
A view from across the road at the scope of our display area. We would like to thank our friends at Wheels of Liberation in New Oxford for the use of the vehicles over the weekend.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
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Saturday morning our contingent falls in to raise the national colors. We were honored to have WWII Polish-American veteran Casey Bukowski join the formation.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA - Daniel Lady Farm
Lt.Col. Budniak visits from D.C. and presents our group with an official Polish National Flag from the Ministry of Defense.
Oct 4 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
A discussion between the Polish Air Force of 2020 and the USAAF of 1944.
Oct 4 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
ppor. Petronis of the reconnaissance regt. searches for the illusive Hanover Street on his map. It must be around here somewhere.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Some of us spent a couple of very spartan nights sleeping next to the vehicles in field conditions. The night time temps dropped into the 30's which made for some heavy contemplation before deciding to leave the sleeping bag for a middle of the night porto-O-john run.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Sam contemplates fragging ppor. Petronis if he has to spend another night on the ground.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Drag. Kevin Coker defends our position from any marauding civil war reenactors.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Amy Beechler represents the Polish Womens Auxiliary forces, 316th transport company, II Corps, Italy 1944.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Not only does the CMP look good from the outside but it conveniently serves as both interior storage and display area.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Alisa prepares the morning vehicle checks. The food and ammunition transported by both the 316th and 317th companies were invaluable to the II Corps supply line.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Trooper Holden Parker, 1st Tank Regt. asks himself why none of these vehicles were designed for men over six feet tall.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
An explanation to attentive Boy Scouts of exactly what happens when a PIAT bomb hits the target.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Casey discusses his truly amazing wartime experiences with the visitors. At 96, this man had more stamina and energy than us combined.
Oct 3 - Gettysburg, PA Daniel Lady Farm
Sunday afternoon was very busy with egress of vehicles from the farm back to W.O.L. storage. There was time for Alisa to have a little fun riding around in the Sherman before it goes back into the stable.
Oct 4 - New Oxford, PA Wheels of Liberation