The Surrender of Nazi-Germany in May 1945
The capitulation of Germany in May 1945: the final collapse of Hitler’s Third Reich. May 7, 1945 marked one of the most significant moments in modern history—the day Nazi Germany […]
Diary August 5, 1916
Diary for Saturday, August 5, 1916: African Fronts East Africa – Smuts resumes main advance through Nguru Mountains on Morogoro (Central Railway): 7,000 men and 36 guns against c.2,000 Germans.
Diary August 5, 1941
Diary for Tuesday, August 5, 1941: Eastern Front Operation Barbarossa: Guderian liquidate Smolensk–Orsha ‘pocket’. SIEGE OF ODESSA by Rumanian-German forces begins (ends October 16). Rumanians suffer heavy casualties.
German uniforms of WW2
Army uniforms of the Wehrmacht in the Second World War. German insignia and special uniforms for the Western Desert an the Eastern Front. The field-gray uniform of the Wehrmacht was
Diary August 4, 1916
Diary for Friday, August 4, 1916: Middle East Sinai – Battle of Romani (until August 5): Turkish troops (Kress) with 30 guns and 38 MGs drive back 2 Australian Light
Diary August 4, 1941
Diary for Monday, August 4, 1941: Air War South African Air Force bombs Gondar – last Italian stronghold in East Africa (and also on August 4, 5 and 6).
Maus super-heavy tank
German super heavy battle tank Maus (‘Mouse’). History, development, service, specifications, statistics and pictures. Panzerkampfwagen Maus (Mouse). Type: Super heavy battle tank. History On June 8, 1942, Dr Ferdinand Porsche
Diary August 3, 1916
Diary for Thursday, August 3, 1916: Sea War Britain: First of 17 accident-prone, fast steam-powered K-class large submarines comes into Royal Navy service. North Sea: 4 Royal Navy C-class submarines
Diary August 3, 1941
Diary for Sunday, August 3, 1941: Sea War Atlantic: Focke-Wulf Condor shot down in mid-ocean by Hawker Hurricane catapulted from converted CAM ship SS Maplin (‘Catafighters’ destroy 4 more Fw
How Strategic Thinking Shapes Modern Online Betting Platforms
Behind that smooth experience of online betting, there’s a lot of structure. A good betting site has to organize sports markets, casino sections, live options, promotions, payments and account settings
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Fw 190 A
Focke-Wulf A fighter planes from the German Luftwaffe in World War II. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-series Type: German
Diary August 2, 1916
Diary for Wednesday, August 2, 1916: Sea War Mediterranean: Austrian saboteurs blow up and capsize Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci in Taranto (248 dead). Italy makes no public announcement but
Diary August 2, 1941
Diary for Saturday, August 2, 1941: Neutrals USA: Rayon rationed (imported mainly from Japan).
Spanish flue
The Spanish flue from 1918-1919 and its implications in comparison to the plague and actual Coronavirus. Impact of the pandemics: occurrence, course and number of victims. The Spanish flue As
Best Weapon Lights for Handguns: A Buyer’s Guide to Fit, Lumens, and Laser Options
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Diary August 1, 1916
Diary for Tuesday, August 1, 1916: Southern Fronts Macedonia: Allies spread over 170-mile front but not yet ready due to heat, poor roads and supply difficulties. Russian Brigade of 5,000
Diary August 1, 1941
Diary for Friday, August 1, 1941: Politics Britain: Government breaks off diplomatic relations with Finland.
Bazooka
Anti-tank rocket launcher 2.36 inch M1 ‘Bazooka’ of World War II. History, development, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. 2.36 inch M1 Bazooka Type: Anti-tank rocket launcher. History As early
Diary July 31, 1916
Diary for Monday, July 31, 1916: Western Front 5 German divisions sent from Western Front to Eastern Front during July. Joffre summons Foch to get him to persuade (vainly) Haig
Diary July 31, 1941
Diary for Thursday, July 31, 1941: Home Fronts Germany: THE ‘FINAL SOLUTION’ ORDER. Goering, on Hitler‘s instructions, orders Heydrich to make ‘all necessary preparations … for bringing about the complete
