Comments for Let's have some fun.

Let's have some fun.

2008-01-06T15:46:07Z

With this pic, as a change of pace from the usual form of whatzis.

For those with little technical inclination - Captions!

For those with some technical/historical inclinations - there is a plethora, (a PLETHORA I say!) of interesting little tidbits abounding in this photo. Some are historical, some will seem anachronistic, other, just... informative.

Have at it.

I'll tie it all up in a explanatory post later in the week.

No spring-butts! Give other people a chance, too. If you discover the motherlode of info on the subject, post an interesting bit that hasn't been posted, and leave something for the others to contribute. This is a "play well with others" execise, not a "Lookit what a genius I am!" exercise. No posting links, either. Make the others work for their pats-on-the-back.

Lessee how this goes for a lazy Sunday.

And see who can follow directions...

Comment from fred on 2008-01-08

2008-01-09T04:46:37Z

Voice bubble from tank: Igor, pass me that open ration tin of corned beef of yours right flippin' now!

Comment from J.M. Heinrichs on 2008-01-07

2008-01-07T21:45:06Z

Menshevik, I think. Cheers

Comment from NinjaFluff on 2008-01-07

2008-01-07T16:09:47Z

I wonder if this Unknown Pooch is a member of the Labor party... or a student, maybe?

Comment from MajMike on 2008-01-07

2008-01-07T13:46:49Z

...and shame shame shame on blackhawk in his note above. to even SUGGEST that a crewman should actually DISMOUNT(!!!) with a radio and stroll about the grounds away from his beastie! (i weep)

Comment from Spanky on 2008-01-07

2008-01-07T13:01:20Z

Cats were used also as messengers in the russian army they were only fed at the comand post and then taken into battle by couriers who would release them with notes to the comand post.

Comment from Boquisucio on 2008-01-07

2008-01-07T12:50:43Z

So... at last I get to see a picture of the famed, but horribly misguided Russian K-9 AntiTank Martyr Brigade. Back in the 80's I read somewhere about this experimental concept where they trained little sukies to run under German Panzers. At which time, it was hoped that their satchel charges would detonate under Fritz's and Hanz's Legs. An early attempt at wireless Milan Missiles. The concept never got fielded, as sukies didn't reliably throw themselves under roaring PzIII undercarriages. Or maybe it was Rin-Tin's granddaddy who convinced the Ruskies to drop the ill begotten project.

Comment from John S. on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T05:24:15Z

General Patton's ugly pet dawg being trained to "fetch" tanks. Note the primitive electric shock collar.

Comment from John S. on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T05:23:07Z

General Patton's ugly pet dawg being trained to "fetch" tanks. Note the primitive electric shock collar.

Comment from jim b on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T04:07:01Z

To let's see the tank is an early model Mexican 'Plethora 85". They had a paucity of them. The dog's name is El Guapo, and when Mexican tankers spot one they all chant, "Santo Frijoles!!!".

Comment from Eric on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T02:59:55Z

Hummmmmmmm...... not a T34-85. which makes this a early model please note 76.2mm gun

Comment from John of Argghhh!!! on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T01:15:35Z

I don't know if it's the *best* movie, but it's certainly up there in my pantheon. Oh - excess, superfluity. More specifically, a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with. Just so you know, El Guapo, that I, Jefe, *do* know what what a plethora is! And why *is* it raining Gringos, anyway? I know why it was raining iguanas in Florida... it was cold and they were in a torpor - what's with the damn gringos?

Comment from Barmy Mama on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T00:51:23Z

Best. Movie. EvAR! I'm glad I'm not the only one who automatically thinks, Three Amigos! whenever I read/hear the word 'plethora'.

Comment from John of Argghhh!!! on 2008-01-06

2008-01-07T00:28:38Z

El Guapo, I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education, but could it be that once again, you are angry at something else, and are looking to take it out on me?

Comment from Barmy Mama on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T23:58:32Z

Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has no idea what it means to have a plethora. :XD

Comment from John of Argghhh!!! on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T22:39:19Z

Why,El Guapo?

Comment from Barmy Mama on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T21:02:33Z

Jefe, what is a plethora?

Comment from Spanky on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T20:08:17Z

I believe this is an early version of the little know.... Mike Vick's dog training simulator

Comment from Tim on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T19:38:06Z

Oberleutnant Friedrich von Skott-Tomas Boechampp swerves his Herr Bradlee Armored Fighting Car at a stray dog in the outskits of Tobruk.

Comment from Kevin on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T19:35:21Z

Wouldn't that more correctly be; Red-on-Red casualties? Nyet! Nyet! Bad dogski, bad dogski! Arfski, bow-wowski! Tailwagski, boomski! And so, yet another brilliant Soviet R&D wonk receives a one way ticket to glorious Siberia paid for by the people...

Comment from Blackhawk on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T19:12:30Z

On second review, I'm not too impressed. Any crewmember can grab a manpack radio and do a little dismounted recon. I'll withhold judgement until I see him on the tank range to see if he's got mad gunnery skillz or if he pooches the Bravo 3 Swing engagement.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T17:40:21Z

Haw!~ Good one, Jim!

Comment from jim b on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T17:30:44Z

What's unusual about the tank is... it's a decoy tank. It's purpose is to attract dogs with tiltrod AT mines strapped to their back.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T17:16:58Z

Heh. It's about the only photo out there on Google for this subject. Hence why I said you can only drop in tidbits, not a whole story. Aside from the story of the dogs, my attention was attracted by the tank. Rare version you almost never see pictures of.

Comment from Bad Cat Robot on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T17:04:28Z

This is sad. I hang out here too much. One flipping Google search and I find the exact photo in the first link. {sob} Where did I go wrong?

Comment from rikkochet on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T17:04:04Z

OK, you trained me to track. Now can I go home?

Comment from Chris M on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T16:57:54Z

I think I might title that "man's best friend gets thrown under the bus, so to speak." Might be fun to try with pigs if we ever get into a ground war in Iran.

Comment from Blackhawk on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T16:43:48Z

You see a tank... ...doggie sees the mother of all fire hydrants.

Comment from Neffi on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T16:11:54Z

hmmm... a well-used T34/85... is that doggie carrying a satchel charge?!! Oh, this would never fly here in Boulder County!

Comment from Slick Rick on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T16:11:49Z

Really would hate to see my dog in that situation.

Comment from Slick Rick on 2008-01-06

2008-01-06T16:07:39Z

WRONG TANK! WRONG TANK! Lots of Blue-on-Blue casualties.