Armistice between France and Germany in 1940
The armistice between France and Germany in June 1940: key events and lasting effects. The Franco-German Armistice, signed on June 22, 1940, ended the fighting between France and Germany and
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US Army at the beginning of WW2
Strength and Organization of the US Army in North America, Great Britain and Mediterranean theatre in 1941-42. The US Army at the beginning of World War II At the beginning
Gewehr (rifle) 43
German self-loading rifle Gewehr 43 and predecessor G-41 of the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications and pictures. German self-loading rifles in the Second World War Self-loading rifle 43
Germany Army Unit Organization 1939-41
Organization of the formations and units of the German Army from the Polish campaign til Operation Barbarossa 1941. Organization of the German Army at the Beginning of WW2 How large
British Revolvers
British revolvers of both World Wars: Webley .455in, Fosbery, Webley .38in Mk 4, Enfield No.2. History, development, specifications, statistics and pictures. Pistols Webley .455in, 0.38in Mk 4, Fosbery, Enfield No.2
Me 264 America bomber
Messerschmitt Me 264 ‘America bomber’. History, development, service, specifications and pictures of the German long-range bomber of World War II. Messerschmitt Me 264 Messerschmitt Me 264 Type: Long-range bomber. The
Waffen-SS divisions 13-19
13 Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS Handschar, 14 Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (1st Ukrainian), 15 Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (1st Latvian), 16 SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division Reichsführer-SS, 17 SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division Götz von Berlichingen, 18 SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division Horst Wessel, 19
12-HIWI’s
WW2 pictures from Russian PoW volunteers (HIWI) and official trips. Pictures from a soldier of the Wehrmacht about Russian prisoners of war (PoW’s), which served for the 214th Infantry Division
05-Shipping to Norway
Loading ships for the transportation to Norway. These pictures have been photographed during loading for shipment to Norway at the Port of Aalborg (Denmark). Supply or repair units, such as
Mosin-Nagant rifle
Russian infantry rifle Model 1930G, carbine 1938G and 1944G. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Mosin-Nagant Mosin-Nagant Model 1930G Type: Infantry rifle. The Mosin-Nagant rifle is a military
Me 109 Emil
German Messerschmitt Emil fighter from the Blitzkrieg and Battle of Britain. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Messerschmitt Me 109 E and T Type:
12th SS Panzer Division Hitler Youth
Creation and Campaigns of the 12th SS Panzer division Hitler Youth. Designations, commanders, insignia, organization, in Normandy 1944, Battle of the Bulge and in Hungary 1945. 12th SS Panzerdivision Hitlerjugend:
WWII Military Knives and Their Modern Custom Knife Counterparts
WWII Military Knives and Their Modern Custom Knife Counterparts. Military knives from WWII hold a special place in history. Today, they inspire modern custom knives, combining timeless utility with advanced
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Finnish Armed Forces 1941-1944
Strength and Organization of the Army, Air Force and Navy of Finland in the Continuation War against the Soviet Union. The Finnish Armed Forces in the ‘Continuation War’ from 1941
Japanese army on the defensive
The Japanese Army in the Pacific War 1943 to 1945. Distribution of the Japanese armed forces in August 1943 and 1945, the armoured divisions, independent units, amphibious brigades and the
Bolt-Action Legends: Why Hunters Still Love WWII-Era Rifles
Bolt-Action Legends: Why Hunters Still Love WWII-Era Rifles. There’s a special kind of reverence when hunters talk about WWII-era bolt-action rifles. These firearms aren’t just relics of the past; they
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How Firearms Influenced Tactics in WWII Urban Combat
How Firearms Influenced Tactics in WWII Urban Combat. World War II was a global conflict that transformed nearly every aspect of warfare, but perhaps no battlefield demanded more drastic changes
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Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen
Japanese navy fighter, fighter-bomber and Kamikaze plane. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen Type: Japanese carrier-based fighter and fighter-bomber. History: Though the A6M3 was an
From Bolt to Burst: How WWII Changed Infantry Weapons Forever
From Bolt to Burst: How WWII Changed Infantry Weapons Forever. World War II wasn’t just a conflict that reshaped global politics and borders—it was a war that fundamentally altered how
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Soviet Weapons of the Winter War and WWII
Soviet Weapons of the Winter War and WWII. When you dig into the brutal and unforgiving battles of the Winter War (1939-1940) and the larger scope of World War II,
