post-apocalyptic picture thread

[Apache6]

Armored Catapillar D-7 dozer

Story: Attached are photos of a D-7G of 3d Cbt Engr Bn, 3d MarDiv, that was turned into a AFV through addition of armor plating and rubber matting (RPG screen).

Vehicle was used extensivly in reduction of strongpoints and urban combat. A 7.62mm is mounted in the turret. Gun slots allow crew to use personnel weapons and grenades from inside. Crew normally consisted of 3, driver, gunner and commander. Often used to pull line charges (rocket propelled explosive charges used to clear mines.

Truth: A bulldozer turned into a AFV by Croatians.

[Apache6]

Captured truck with AAA used by 5th Mech ID

Story: This vehicle was captured from Soviet forces and used for well over a year by 5th ID.

Truth: Croatian AAA.

[StainlessSteelCynic]

Story: Attached are photos of a D-7G of 3d Cbt Engr Bn, 3d MarDiv, that was turned into a AFV through addition of armor plating and rubber matting (RPG screen).

Vehicle was used extensivly in reduction of strongpoints and urban combat. A 7.62mm is mounted in the turret. Gun slots allow crew to use personnel weapons and grenades from inside. Crew normally consisted of 3, driver, gunner and commander. Often used to pull line charges (rocket propelled explosive charges used to clear mines.

Truth: A bulldozer turned into a AFV by Croatians.

Hey Apache6, the images and story you're posting are great
One query though... that "bulldozer" isn't really a bulldozer

From the look of the running gear, the overall shape and the mesh on the side, I'd say it's an M4 High Speed Tractor, originally used to tow artillery (the mesh would be protection for the radiator).
Here's a picture of the M4 for comparison from http://www.g503.com/forums//viewtopic.phpf=24&t=192894



Normally there'd be a box body on the rear for stowing artillery rounds and beneath that is a large capacity winch. I wonder if the reason the Croats created such a long rubber skirt for this vehicle is to retain access to the winch

[headquarters]

extra armour

That's one way to create spaced armour and break up the vehicle outline a little. Not sure how effective it would be, but then anyone mad enough to be in a T-34 on a modern battlefield would want to do absolutely everything in their power to make it just a little bit more survivable.
I've seen and used that type of matting before. If it's what I think, it's not actually belted with metal, but has a layer of strong material sandwiched in the rubber. Usually used for flooring in things like horse floats, cattle trucks and the like where slipping can be a very bad thing.

Saw Serb tanks with concrete slabs and bathroom ceramics tiles on the armour in Bosnia in the 1990s. Also rolled mesh wire / chicken wire was used along with tire tracks etc etc

[Apache6]

I stand corrected

Stainless Steel Cynic: A+ for tracked vehicle ID.

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More photos

Here are more potential characters and NPCs.

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More NPCs

NPCs

[Apache6]

Greek Marines conduct Amphib Aslt in Turkey

Story: Greek Marine forces landed by Soviet landing craft assist in clearing the Dardenells.

Truth: Greece bought several of the big Soviet hover craft from Russian after USSR disolved.

[Apache6]

More NPCs and encounter groups.

Some people to meet

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More NPC

More NPC

[Cdnwolf]

[Cdnwolf]

Well maybe if Targan is really desperate!

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More NPCs and encounter groups.

More people to encounter

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Col Katerine Hilder

Story: Commander of the New America Guard in Florida. A charismatic, intelligent and well spoken leader. She is also a insane fanatic.

Truth: Serbian

[Apache6]

more NPC encounters

Including people in woodland pattern US uniforms carrying Ak...