116th Panzer Division ‘Greyhounds’
History of the 116th Panzer Division: formation and operations in 1944-45 of the ‘Greyhound’ Division. The 116th Panzer Division, as well as the Panzer Lehr Division, proved, when new formations […]
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Italian Sirena, Perla, Adua and Acciaio submarine class. History, development, service, specifications and picture. Italian Submarines in WW2 During World War II, the Regia Marina (Italian Royal Navy) operated one
Armored cruiser Scharnhorst
German Armored Cruisers Scharnhorst class from World War One, and the battle of Coronel in 1914. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d model. The armored cruiser SMS Scharnhorst was
Soviet Weapon and Equipment Losses During WWII
A Comprehensive Analysis of Soviet Weapon and Equipment Losses During WWII The Soviet Union lost enormous amounts of military equipment during World War II. Material losses reached staggering numbers across
German Orders of Battle Balkans Campaign
German Orders of Battle on 5 April 1941 at the attack on Yugoslavia and Greece. German Army, Airborne Forces and Luftwaffe, Divisions, Corps, Armies and Army Groups. Balkans Campaign The
Stalin tank
Russian heavy Stalin tanks IS 1, IS 2 and IS 3. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D-model of Iosef Stalin tanks. IS tank Stalin 3 tank, Stalin 2
German Orders of Battle – Kursk July 1943
German Orders of Battle at the time of the tank battle of Kursk and the Allied invasion of Sicily from July 7, 1943. The German Orders of Battle and distribution
From Lucky Strikes to Loaded Dice: The Chaotic Economy of WW2 Camp Games
Hollywood movies always make military deployments look like non-stop, glorious action sequences, totally skipping over the fact that actual war is mostly just months of mind-numbing boredom. This breakdown explores
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Ancient Greek Armies
Ancient Greek Armies from the Persian Wars to Alexander the Great and the Conquest by Rome: A Chronological Overview of Military Evolution. Ancient Greek Armies from the Persian Wars to
T28 and War Thunder
History of the American heavy tank T28 (later Gun Motor Carriage T95) project from the Second World War and its use in the computer game War Thunder. Heavy tank destroyer
P-51 Mustang
US war decisive World War 2 long-range escort fighter plane. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. North American P-51 Mustang North American P-51 Mustang Type: Long-range escort fighter.
The Top WW2 Fighter-Planes With the Highest Kill-to-Loss Ratios
A Comprehensive Analysis of Air Superiority: World War II was a turning point in aerial warfare. Fighter planes became vital for gaining control of the skies. Aircraft from different nations
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Russian Troops with the German Army
Strength and Organization of the Wehrmacht volunteers (Hiwis, legionnaires), Cossack and Liberation Army (ROA) Russia. Soviet citizens in the German armed forces That’s a fascinating and often overlooked topic: Yes,
Napoleon film from Ridley Scott (2023)
Film review ‘Napoleon’ (2023, Ridley Scott): Epic Historical Drama Falls Short of Greatness. The Epic Historical Drama Falls Short of Greatness Ridley Scott’s latest film “Napoleon” hit theaters on November
Springfield M1903
US Rifle cal. 30, Springfield M1903. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, and 3D model of the American infantry weapon. Springfield M1903, US rifle cal .30 Type: Infantry rifle. History:
Gladiator II (Ridley Scott, 2024)
Film review ‘Gladiator II’ (Ridley Scott, 2024): My take on the long-awaited sequel. Film review Gladiator II I’ve been waiting for “Gladiator II” since the first one blew me away
Balkans Campaign
History and causes of the Balkan campaign 1940-1941. Mussolini’s Greek adventure on 28 October 1940 to the German attack of 6 April 1941. The Balkans Campaign 1941 End of October
17-Battle of the Vistula 1945
The last Russian Winter Offensive of the war started with the Battle of the Vistula. The Battle of the Vistula The Battle of the Vistula, also known as the Vistula–Oder
Rommel’s First Offensive in North Africa in 1941
On March 24, 1941, German General Erwin Rommel launched his first offensive in North Africa. What looked like an imminent Axis defeat flipped into a stunning reversal as Rommel’s forces
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Pilot Training of the Luftwaffe
Pilot Training of the German Air Force in the Second World War (Part I). Pilot Training of the Luftwaffe before 1942. Pilot Training of the German Air Force in WW2
