Erwin Rommel (Biography)
Erwin Rommel Biography: Life, Military Legacy & The Desert Fox Story. Erwin Rommel stands out as one of World War II’s most complicated military figures. He became famous for his […]
WW2
Panzer 38(t)
German ex-Czech light tank PzKpfw 38(t). History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Czech PzKpfw 35(t) and PzKpfw 38(t) in German service Panzer 35(t), Panzer 38 (t) Type: Light
Were there alternatives to Operation Barbarossa ?
Were there alternatives for Hitler to Operation Barbarossa ? Part II to the question ‘Why the Germans invaded Russia ?‘ Here to Part I: Why Hitler attacked Russia ? In
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Nazi Germany attacks the Soviet Union
The German attack on the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941 – The beginning of the operation with the code-name ‘Barbarossa’ On June 22, 1941, the German Wehrmacht began the
Universal (Bren) Carrier
The British Universal (or Bren Gun) Carrier from the Second World War. Introduction to the British Universal Carrier The British Universal Carrier, often referred to as the Bren Gun Carrier,
Dutch Armed Forces
Strength and organization of the Army, Air Force and Navy of the Netherlands in Europe at the time of the German invasion in May 1940. Dutch Armed Forces in World
WWII Sidearms of Soldiers and Officers
WWII Sidearms of Soldiers and Officers. In World War II, sidearms served roles far beyond simple backup weapons. They were symbols of authority, tools for close-quarters combat, and often the
SdKfz 124 Wespe
German self-propelled gun SdKfz 124 leFH18 on Panzer II ‘Wespe’ (‘Wasp’). History, development, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. Self-propelled gun Wespe (Wasp) Wespe (SdKfz 124, leFH18 on Panzer II)
WWII Ammunition that Changed Battlefield Tactics
WWII Ammunition that Changed Battlefield Tactics. Every ammunition enthusiast knows about the .30-06 Springfield and 8mm Mauser cartridges from World War II. But the war’s true ammunition innovations often get
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AK Pistols Used in World War II
One of the most persistent misconceptions in firearms history claims that AK pistols saw action during World War II. This myth has spread across internet forums, video games, and even
18-Prisoner of War
The final battles, as PoW and documents. Pictures from the final battle as well as documents from the time as POW and Nazi era. Final battles, captivity and documents The
Dornier Do 217
German medium bomber, night fighter and reconnaissance aircraft Dornier Do 217. The Dornier Do 217 stands out as one of Germany’s most versatile and capable aircraft during World War II.
Shotguns in WWII Close-Combat Firepower
Shotguns in WWII Close-Combat Firepower. While rifles and machine guns dominated the battlefields of World War II, shotguns played a crucial but often overlooked role in close-quarters combat. These devastating
M4 Sherman tank with 76mm gun
Improved M4 Sherman series with 76mm gun and better protection. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D-model. M4 Sherman 76mm gun M4 Sherman tank design improvements. Type: American medium
Ju 87G Tank Buster
German anti-tank and ground attack aircraft Junkers Ju 87G. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, and 3D model. Junkers Ju 87G Junkers Ju 87G Type: anti-tank and ground-attack aircraft. History
Battle Pistol
German ‘Kampfpistole’ (Battle Pistol) and ‘Leuchtpistole’ (Signal Pistol) of WW2. History, development, specifications, statistics and pictures. German Kampfpistole of WWII Kampfpistole, Leuchtpistole. Type: Battle Pistol, Signal Pistol. The Kampfpistole (combat
Winston Churchill Biography
Winston Churchill stands out as one of the most important figures of the 20th century. He served as Britain’s Prime Minister during World War II and shaped modern history with
Spitfire Mk V
British fighter plane Supermarine Spitfire V of mid-World War II. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Supermarine Spitfire Mk V Supermarine Spitfire Mk V Type: British fighter plane.
Browning 0.5in heavy machine guns
Browning 0.5inch (12.7 mm) heavy machine guns. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d-model. here to the predecessor Browning M1917 and M1919. Browning .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Guns M1921 and
Italian forces after September 1943
The Italian armed forces after September 1943 until 1945: Mussolini’s ‘Italian Socialist Republic’ in the north and the ‘Co-Belligerent’ troops of the Kingdom of Italy fighting on the Allied side
