In February 1967, a new camouflage uniform, based on the pattern devised in 1948 by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory, was issued to special units of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
The U.S. Woodland Camouflage pattern is the most widely-recognised camouflage pattern in world. Lisätietoja
Although the chocolate chip camouflage became well-known during the Gulf War, it was originally designed in 1962. The Army, believing that it might become necessary to intervene in the Arab-Israeli conflicts, developed a test pattern using the deserts of southwestern United States as a model. Lisätietoja
Tiger Stripe camouflage pattern was developed for U.S. Special Forces during Vietnam era. It is for ultra-close range, 50 yards or less, fighting in heavily foliated jungle. Lisätietoja
I can´t promise you, that I will bring you all home alive. But this I swear before you and before Almighty God: That when we go into battle, I will be the first to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off. And I will leave no one behind. Lisätietoja
On January 30, 1947 Al Capone´s boxed casket was placed in the Philbrick's "Cathederal sided" Cadillac hearse. It was named as such for the arch like Cathederal faux side windows made of solid wood. Lisätietoja