Influences on my WW2 history obsession from my youth
Combat! My best friend growing up always got to be the Sarge. My Dad's helmet had LT bars on it so I was stuck being the LT.
12 O'Clock High. Mix it with all those Revell 17s and you get the idea
Rat Patrol! Of course the GI Joe Jeep had a 50 on the back too. Had to get the GI Joe Aussie to get the right hat for pretend Rat Patrol. Geez I'm going back in time here!