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Post by photax on Jun 4, 2012 15:22:51 GMT -5
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Post by daveh on Jun 4, 2012 18:35:52 GMT -5
Some interesting vehicles there, MIK. The Swiss military bicycle is "something else". They have a big navy too, I believe.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2012 21:19:32 GMT -5
When we were in Luzern a few years ago, the members of the Swiss Army Reserve were reporting for their summer training. People wonder about the number of guns in private hands in the U.S. but it is my understanding the members of the Swiss Reserve keep their military weapons in their homes--at least the individual soldiers were getting off the trains with their rifles slung over their shoulders.
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Post by mickeyobe on Jun 5, 2012 0:00:35 GMT -5
Some interesting vehicles there, MIK. The Swiss military bicycle is "something else". They have a big navy too, I believe. Ah yes. The world renowned Swiss navy. They really know where and how to firmly set an anchor. You never see one of their vessels dragging its anchor.  Mickey |
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Post by Berndt on Jun 5, 2012 8:58:26 GMT -5
Great stuff, MIK. Thanks for sharing !!! I case you want to start a tank collection, you might start with the bicycle then ... for opening your wifes mind  |
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Post by nikonbob on Jun 5, 2012 13:57:29 GMT -5
MIK
The joys of living in a large center, you really get to some unique and great events. Thanks for sharing. Always wanted a cute little Hetzer to park in the garage.
Wayne
Eye opener isn't when you see the Swiss Army going on maneuvers mobilizing their reserves. My understanding is the same as yours, the reservists keep their entire kit at home including ammo. No waiting for anything to be issued in an emergency. With all that they don't seem to have any higher violent crime rate involving firearms than anyone else.
Bob
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Post by photax on Jun 5, 2012 15:25:01 GMT -5
Thanks for looking guys ! Bob, I learned there that the Hetzer had actually been built by Skoda in the Czech Republic and has an 180HP engine. Pretty poor, compared with the 800HP of the M-47, but this one is somewhat heavier. I found a handier model that would probably fit into your garage:  I would prefer this commie-vehicle for crossing the river Danube to escape the traffic jams on the way to work. Or I will join the Swiss navy ;D:  MIK |
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Post by nikonbob on Jun 5, 2012 15:50:25 GMT -5
MIK That would be taking the intimidation factor away which is handy when nobody wants to let you merge in. The Russian duck reminded me of this www.amphicars.com/ , remember the Ampicars? Had a ride in one as a kid, prefer boats. Bob |
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Post by daveh on Jun 5, 2012 16:12:13 GMT -5
Bob, I certainly remember the Amphicar, though I never saw one live. I always had visions of them entering a lake and, like the frog in a fishpond, unable to get out.
Mickey, all they have to do with that anchor is wait another thousand years and it'll be rusted away.
MIK, keep them coming, really interesting series.
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Post by nikonbob on Jun 5, 2012 18:30:55 GMT -5
Dave
That was my vision also going in as a passenger. You sure had to pick your entry and exit points properly.
MIK
Keep them coming for sure. The Germans used quite a few Skoda chassis for different armoured vehicles. Not much wrong with Skoda stuff. The Chezchs had very good steel and knew how to work it. Their rifles were excellent also and the sporting rifles were equal of German Mausers.
Bob
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Post by mickeyobe on Jun 5, 2012 22:32:24 GMT -5
Mickey, all they have to do with that anchor is wait another thousand years and it'll be rusted away. Right, Dave. Living in mountainous country their anchors were always getting irretrievably snagged under huge boulders making them late for supper. Their wives would toot their alpenhorns furiously to no avail. Then some genius came up with a brilliant invention. Yessir. The Swiss Army Knife. Tadaaaa! Yodelayheehoo! One swipe across the rode with that and they were on their way home for their Emmenthal and milk chocolate . Another historic fact from the archives of Mickey |
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Post by daveh on Jun 5, 2012 22:57:56 GMT -5
 ....and yet in the film The Third Man Harry Lime mocks the Swiss by saying their only invention was the cuckoo clock (it was actually a German invention, but it was a good line in the film none-the-less). Obviously Harry's knowledge of Swiss history isn't as extensive as yours, Mickey.
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Post by mickeyobe on Jun 6, 2012 2:19:39 GMT -5
....and yet in the film The Third Man Harry Lime mocks the Swiss by saying their only invention was the cuckoo clock (it was actually a German invention, but it was a good line in the film none-the-less). Obviously Harry's knowledge of Swiss history isn't as extensive as yours, Mickey. Yes Dave, we knew better. By grade 4 we knew the history of Hans Brinker and his silver skates and how to prevent a dam from bursting using only one finger. We knew all about shooting apples from heads with a bow and arrow. We knew it had to be your son's head or someone would tell William. We knew if you did that someone might compose an overture about you and that was nice music. And that Hermann Gessler was a meany. We knew that they spoke four languages so had to use horns to talk to each other by yodeling. We were, indeed, very well versed in Swiss history. Mickey |
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Post by grenouille on Jun 6, 2012 2:49:42 GMT -5
Keep them coming Mik, thanks for sharing
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Post by nikonbob on Jun 6, 2012 7:32:51 GMT -5
Mickey, all they have to do with that anchor is wait another thousand years and it'll be rusted away. Right, Dave. Living in mountainous country their anchors were always getting irretrievably snagged under huge boulders making them late for supper. Their wives would toot their alpenhorns furiously to no avail. Then some genius came up with a brilliant invention. Yessir. The Swiss Army Knife. Tadaaaa! Yodelayheehoo! One swipe across the rode with that and they were on their way home for their Emmenthal and milk chocolate . Another historic fact from the archives of Mickey Thanks for the morning chuckle Mickey. Bob |
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....and yet in the film The Third Man Harry Lime mocks the Swiss by saying their only invention was the cuckoo clock (it was actually a German invention, but it was a good line in the film none-the-less). Obviously Harry's knowledge of Swiss history isn't as extensive as yours, Mickey.