Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for May 14th is the electrical hook-up on our German Flak Battery Spotlight… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from May 14th is the electrical hook-up on our German Flak Battery Spotlight! This is where you would connect the leads from the accompanying generator to power the light!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, May 21st at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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Join us this weekend for our WWII Tank Demonstration! All three museums will be open - The American Heritage Museum, Classic Car Collection and Historic Aircraft Hangar. Rain or shine, this will be a fantastic weekend where you will be able to see on one America's finest collections of aircraft, classic automobiles, tanks and armored vehicles. More information and tickets see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-memorial-day-may-2025/
What is your favorite WWII era Self-Propelled Artillery Piece?![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💭 Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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Coming up May 24th and 25th at the American Heritage Museum - WWII Tank Demonstration Weekend! For a schedule and tickets see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/tank-demonstration-weekend-memorial-day-may-2025/
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AHM Presentation: History of the Abrams Tank
February 25, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
$10 – $20
The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 tons, it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980 and currently serves as the main battle tank of the United States Army and formerly the Marine Corps.
Mike Manougian, a volunteer docent at the American Heritage Museum, has recent experience in the US Army and as an Abrams tank company commander. He will discuss the history of the Abrams tank, its capabilities, tactical employment, and lessons learned from recent wars. Mike will also talk about his own experience as Commander of a tank company.
