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  6083 - M4A1(76mm)W Operation Cobra
These tanks were used by the US Army during Operation Cobra, the offensive which saw the Allied armies breakout of their initial lodgment in Normandy (D-Day) and advance across France.
An alternative plastic M1A2 barrel with muzzle break is included and would be useful for someone wishing to model an M4A1 (76mm) as issued to the US troops in the spring of 1945.
A medium sized decal sheet by Cartograf is included containing markings for five Shermans including several from Operation Cobra and one much welcomed Polish Sherman IIA.
www.dragonmodelsltd.com /html/6083-reviews.htm   (1020 words)

  
  The Normandy Campaign: Operation Cobra
Operation Cobra was the code name given to the attack launched as part of the Normandy Invasion, an attempt by the allies to overtake German troops in France.
Originally, Operation Cobra had been planned for July 24, but the attack was postponed due to bad weather until midday on July 25.
Operation Cobra had proven to be successful, and had provided the Allies with the means to finally overcome German troops in France.
cghs.dade.k12.fl.us /normandy/cobra_falaise/cobra.htm   (1586 words)

  
 DefenseLINK News: Iraqi Forces Take Lead in Operation Cobra Strike   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Iraqi army soldiers are gradually taking the lead in all operations in Haswah and Iskandariyah, stabilizing the northern Babil province, military officials in Iraq reported.
Cobra Strike was a mission intended to locate the suspected leader and financier of a terrorist cell working in the area.
The Cobra soldiers and their Iraqi counterparts, the Sabers, have conducted combined missions since 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, arrived in theater in early December.
www.defenselink.mil /news/Apr2006/20060414_4814.html   (467 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Operation Cobra 1944: Breakout from Normandy (Campaign): Books: Steven Zaloga,Tony Bryan   (Site not responding. Last check: )
There are five 2-D maps, depicting: the theater situation on 24 July 1944, the plan for Cobra, the breakthrough on 25-30 July, the race through Brittany and the pursuit to the Seine.
Zaloga also makes a good connection between Operation Cobra's breakout and the landings in southern France; often Operation Dragoon gets short shrift in the Normandy saga, but Zaloga effectively points out the inherent linkage between the campaigns and how it precipitated the German collapse in the West.
While Hausser's leadership of 7th Army was probably not the greatest, the German defeat in Operation Cobra was not due only (or mostly) to his mistakes.
www.amazon.com /Operation-Cobra-1944-Breakout-Normandy/dp/1841762962   (1830 words)

  
 COBRA - Security Risk Assessment, Security Risk Analysis and ISO 17799 / BS7799
The product, COBRA, not only provided a unique business type interface, but enabled security risk assessment to be undertaken by organizations themselves, without the need to employ expensive outside consultants.
Since then, COBRA has evolved and expanded, BUT has continued to embrace these key usability principles.
It has also embraced the functionality to optionally deliver other security services, such as checking compliance with the ISO 17799 security standard, or with an organizations own security policies.
www.riskworld.net   (427 words)

  
 Tri-State Special Operations Command Paintball Team - Official Web Site
On March 31st 2007, Tri-state Special Operations Command fought for the Japanese forces in Iwo Jima: The Battle for Mt. Suribachi, a scenario written by “Rephy” of Ambush Alpha and hosted by Poco Loco Paintball.
Tri-State Special Operations Command is pleased to announce a partnership with French Creek Outfitters, a family-friendly establishment which caters to many aspects of the outdoors.
Tri-State Special Operations Command (TSSOC) began fielding the new Tippmann X-7 paintball marker at the Battle for Stalingrad, held at Skirmish U.S.A. on March 10th, 2007.
www.tristatespecops.com   (4948 words)

  
 Operation Clambake presents: The Clam FAQ
It can also mean a gathering characterized by noisy sociability.
"Operation" derives from the many criminal operations run by CoS, like Operation Freak Out, Operation Snow White, etc.
He stayed away from Scientology like it was a cobra.
www.xenu.net /clam_faq.html   (1444 words)

  
 Operation Cobra
The name "Operation Cobra" has nothing to do with anything that ever happens in this movie.
well, you will see a cobra, but its not like the movie was named after him.
No, my droogies, this flick was given this name merely to sound "cool".
www.badmovieplanet.com /inferno/archives/opcobra.html   (1468 words)

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