Posted on 08/26/2012 12:01:24 PM PDT by DogByte6RER
U.S. Paratroopers with Mohawks - World War II
This photo of paratroopers Clarence C. Ware and Charles R. Plaudo painting each other's faces on the afternoon of June 5, 1944, was printed in Stars and Stripes, and helped form the legend of "The Filthy Thirteen."
Some more background story ...
‘Filthy Thirteen’ veterans recount their antics during WWII
http://www.stripes.com/news/filthy-thirteen-veterans-recount-their-antics-during-wwii-1.85075
Studs...real Studs.
Warriors paying homage to warriors. Now you get bed-wetting lefties complaining about “disrespect” and “stereotyping.” We’re flooded with pussies in this country.
Great story, thanks
And they came home and named sports teams the Braves, Redskins, Sioux, etc etc. Respect and good times.
Now the weeping pussies in our society whine about such goings on.
Really terrific story!
GMTA. See post #4.
A bond and spirit forged thru violence. Both terrifying and hauntingly beautiful.
It’s kind of cool to look back at a time when men could experience ‘macho catharsis’ without being forced to overdose on estrogen, neutralizing their instincts and killing comradery.
GERONIMO!!!
This picture shows the 82nd Airborne and Combat Engineers. The game was played at the Berlin Polo Grounds in 1945. Both Eisenhower and Marshall Zhukov were in attendance. A reporter asked Marshall Zhukov which side he was pulling for and he answered: "The Engineers because they are wearing red". The Engineers did win the game. The picture was taken by my Father. Just thought it was interesting.
BTTT - Screaming Eagle Lore!
“”Warriors paying homage to warriors.””
Well said.
BTTT
May God keep watch.
Tatt
My Mom and Grandmother (and other family members) were in Berlin at that time. I can't wait to show her this picture.
You sir, are obviously a very astute and intelligent man! Kudos.
So much teaching and learning in those informal male bonding sessions, with the old bulls instructing the young bulls. Now, behaving like you’ve got a pair is discouraged and punished. The Navy used to have happy hour strippers in its on-base clubs. No happy hours, strippers, or even clubs. Replaced with breathalyzers on the ship’s brow every time you report aboard, and female sailors crying sexual assault or harassment when their antics get them pregnant.
I have been told but have not been able to confirm that future Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was playing for the engineers.
Any WWII guys with mullets? Now that would be scary.
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