"New Documentary About the WW2 US Army Hero Who ..." Topic
3 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
Please remember not to make new product announcements on the forum. Our advertisers pay for the privilege of making such announcements.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the WWII Media Message Board
Areas of InterestWorld War Two on the Land
World War Two at Sea
World War Two in the Air
Featured Link
Top-Rated Ruleset
Featured Showcase Article You can pick up a toy blimp in the local toy department for less than a dollar.
Featured Workbench Article Monkeylover  covers the basics for this WWII theater of war.
Featured Profile Article Paul Glasser previews the upcoming expansion set for War at Sea.
Featured Book Review
|
The Membership System will be closing for maintenance in 13 minutes. Please finish anything that will involve the membership system, including membership changes or posting of messages.
| Tango01 | 27 Sep 2016 10:46 p.m. PST |
…Led The Last Cavalry Charge in American History ""Never Surrender: The Ed Ramsey Story" is a new documentary about the WWII hero who led the last cavalry charge in US military history. Born in Illinois, Ramsey died at the age of 95 in 2013. He was placed in command of the elite 26thCalvalry Regiment in the Philippines. Most of his time was spent playing polo with other officers until the Japanese troops invaded Manilla. While in the Phillipenes, Ramsey found himself in facing down a large body of Japanese infantry, supported by tanks, while he and his men were mounted on horseback. With no other options available, Ramsey ordered his cavalry to charge – the last cavalry charge in American Military History. It was effective, too. The Japanese Infantry, surprised and terrified, broke and fled, and Ramsey and his small group held their position under heavy fire for five hours until reinforcements arrived…"
More here
link Amicalement
Armand |
| CampyF | 30 Sep 2016 2:12 a.m. PST |
There was a lot of interesting "what ifs" in the Philippines. I suspect it is hardly ever gamed. |
| Tango01 | 30 Sep 2016 11:05 a.m. PST |
|
|
