The Soviet winter offensive 1941/42 from December 5-6, 1941 and German Orders of Battle from 2 January 1942. The first major offensive of the Red Army, the counterattack in front […]
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Joseph Stalin’s Reign of Terror and its Victims in the Soviet Union 1927-1953: Impact and Legacy. Joseph Stalin’s Reign of Terror and Victims in the Soviet Union 1927-1953: Impact and
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Operation Rheinübung (‘Rhine Exercise’), the final cruise of the Bismarck. Detailed action, numerous photos and video about the sinking of the great German battleship. Here to Part I: development, specifications,
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The Blitzkrieg 1939-1941: Dissecting the Strategies and Tactics of Lightning War. Lightning War Blitzkrieg, the German term for “lightning war,” represents a revolutionary approach to warfare that was prominently executed
U.S. arms production during WW2 from 1939-1945. U.S. arms production in WW2 During World War 2, the United States underwent a massive industrial mobilization to produce armaments and supplies for
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Operation Bagration, the Soviet Summer Offensive 1944: Decisive Blow to German Army Group Center. Operation Bagration, the Soviet Summer Offensive 1944: Decisive Blow to German Army Group Center Operation Bagration
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Second World War, overview of the course of the ‘Blitzkriege’ (lightning wars) from 1939 to 1940 (Part I). Polish campaign, Stalin’s territorial claims, Western campaign and Battle of Britain. Course
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Second World War, overview of the course of the ‘Axis high tide’ from 1941 to 1942 (Part II). Mediterranean theater, Russian campaign, the global conflict and ideological war. Course of
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A compressed Biography of the German Führer (Leader) of the Third Reich and Supreme Commander Armed Forces, Adolf Hitler (1889-1945). HITLER, Adolf (1889-1945) Compact biography and Course of Life of
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Oberleutnant Otto Carius: Youngest Panzer Forces Oak Leaves Recipient’s Heroic Deeds. Oberleutnant Otto Carius: Youngest Panzer Forces Oak Leaves Recipient’s Heroic Deeds Oberleutnant Otto Carius distinguished himself as one of
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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
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Military production and imports of Japan in World War II. Japanese military production in WW2 The annual Japanese armaments and military equipment production (excluding ammunition) and a comparison of the
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British and Commonwealth arms production in WW2 from 1939-1945. British arms production in WW2 During World War II, British arms production played a crucial role in the war effort. The
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The map of the control of territories in the European theater of war from 1942-45. Above is the strategic map of the European theater of war for the war game
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The Siege of Tobruk, from April to December 1941 (Part II). Rommel’s attack on the defensive perimeter, trench warfare and the circumstances get worse at Tobruk. Here to part I
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Hermann Göring Biography: An Insight into the Reichsmarschall’s Life. Hermann Göring Biography Hermann Göring was a central figure in the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party) and a prominent
Losses and casualties during World War II. Military personnel and civilian losses, aircraft, warships and merchant ships of the combatants from 1939 to 1945. Military and civilian losses of the
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The ‘Final Solution of the Jewish Question’ with the Beginning of the Russian Campaign. An attempt at the chronological sequence of measures and decision-making for the Holocaust in the decisive
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Tanks, Assault guns, Self-propelled guns production in Germany during WW2. In the following table is summarized the production of all types of armored vehicles manufactured for the German Army. In
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