Armed Forces Museum

We took another field trip to the Armed Forces Museum in Largo. Everytime we go I learn something new. IMG_6130

We learned about these grenades that they pulled the pin then smashed them on their helmets to activate them. That sounded dumb and dangerous.

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I still love the periscope. I figured out that you could turn some dials and fine tune focus the images.

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We learned about the storming of the beach in Normandy.

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I thought it was interesting that this paratrooper landed on a building and was never seen. He stayed quiet and was rescued the next day. The French were so thankful for the help that they put up a similar statue on the actual building.

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They had a new display about Hitler and concentration camps. I think everyone in our tour group was near tears. It is very sad how mean Hitler was.

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We learned why there is a vacant place setting at tables. Each item symbolizes something important, like the salt of tears (salt on plate) and the bitterness of war (lemon).

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We wrapped up in the weapon room.

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I sat down and listened because I was tired. Really I just wanted a better view of the flamethrower!!

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