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Showing posts with label uniform. Show all posts
Showing posts with label uniform. Show all posts

Friday, September 14, 2012

Vasily Zaytsev

Vasily Grigoryevich Zaytsev (March 23, 1915 – December 15, 1991) was a Soviet sniper during World War II who between November 10 and December 17, 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad killed 114 soldiers and officers of the Wehrmacht and other Axis armies, including 11 enemy snipers. His military rank at the time was Junior Lieutenant. By the end of the war, Zaitsev had made 242 verified kills.
 Source: russiapedia | militaryphotos

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Audie Murphy

Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971) was the most highly decorated American soldier in World War II. Through LIFE magazine's July 16, 1945 issue ("Most Decorated Soldier"/cover photo), he became one of the most famous American soldiers of WWII and widely regarded as the most decorated American soldier of the war. After the war he became a celebrated movie star for over two decades, appearing in 44 films.He later had some success as a country music composer.
Source:  wikipedia

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Alfonso XIII of Spain


Alfonso XIII (Alfonso León Fernando María Jaime Isidro Pascual Antonio de Borbón y Austria-Lorena; 17 May 1886 – 28 February 1941) was King of Spain from 1886 until 1931. His mother, Maria Christina of Austria, was appointed regent during his minority. In 1902, on attaining his 16th year, the King assumed control of the state.
Source: wikipedia