Operation Torch
Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa. Allied landings in North Africa 1942 Operation Torch was the code name for the Allied invasion of French North Africa during World […]
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German Orders of Battle at the armistice with France
German Orders of Battle from 25 June 1940 early, the day of the armistice with France. Schematic layout of the Wehrmacht, divisions and equipment. By 10 June the Germans had
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Red Army 1941
Strength and Organization of the Red Army at Operation Barbarossa in June 1941. The Red Army in 1941 At the beginning of Operation Barbarossa on June 22, 1941, the Red
British and Empire Armies 1939
The British Army and Empire Armies at the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939 with organization, divisions, equipment and tanks. British and Empire Armies On 2 September
Liberty ship
US cargo ship class of the Second World War, constructed from 1941 to 1945. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and model. US cargo ship class Liberty Liberty ship (2,710 ships)
Battle of Iwo Jima 1945
Battle of Iwo Jima 1945: An extraordinary battle between Japan and the US Marines in the Pacific War. Battle of Iwo Jima 1945: An extraordinary battle between Japan and the
Type XXI U-boat
The first true submarine, the German Type XXI U-boat of WW2. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, and model. German U-boat Type XXI Type XXI Type: German late-war U-boat (submarine).
Scopes and Sights: Enhancing Accuracy in WWII
Scopes and Sights: Enhancing Accuracy in WWII. Introduction World War II was a pivotal period for advancements in military technology, particularly in the development of scopes and sights. Enhancing accuracy
The Role of Suppressors and Flash Hiders in WWII Night Operations
The Role of Suppressors and Flash Hiders in WWII Night Operations. Introduction During World War II, the cover of darkness was both a friend and a foe on the battlefield.
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Partisans
Partisans and Chetniks – strength, casualties and organization of irregular forces in Russia and Yugoslavia during the Second World War. Partisans in WW2 A partisan (Italian partigiano = ‘party supporter’)
Final German Orders of Battle
The final battles in the East and the last German Orders of Battle from April 30, 1945. Army groups, armies, corps and divisions. The establishment and distribution of the divisions
Yugoslavia Armed Forces
Strength and organization of the Yugoslav Army, Air Force and Navy in 1941. Divisions and equipment, aircraft and types, warships. The titular head of the armed forces was the King.
Hetzer
Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer, one of the best German tank destroyers in the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D-model. Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer (‘Baitor’);
King Tiger tank
King Tiger – German heavy battle tank Panzer VI Tiger II History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, video and 3D model. Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf B Tiger II Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf
9th SS Hohenstaufen from Arnhem to the end
Campaigns of the 9th SS-Panzer Division Hohenstaufen (Part II). From Arnhem, in the Ardennes and to Hungary to the end of the war. To Part I: 9th SS-Panzer-Division Hohenstaufen. 9th
Pocket-battleship Admiral Graf Spee
Pocket-Battleship Admiral Graf Spee and Battle of the River Plate. History, development, service, specifications and pictures of the German armored ships of the Deutschland class (later Lützow, as well as
01-Pre-War Germany
Pre-War Pictures from Germany. Here are some pictures taken by a soldier of the Wehrmacht in Germany before WW2. Please click on the pictures to enlarge. Next page: At
Siege of Tobruk ends
From August 1941 until the end of the Siege of Tobruk in December 1941 (Part III). Australians withdrawn and replaced by Polish troops and ending the siege. From August 1941
Revolvers on the Frontlines: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Revolvers on the Frontlines: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model. Introduction World War II saw the deployment of a wide range of firearms, each playing a pivotal role in the
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WWII Semi-Auto Pistols: The Evolution of the M1911
WWII Semi-Auto Pistols: The Evolution of the M1911. Introduction World War II was a period of significant advancements in military technology, and one of the standout developments was the evolution
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